Cheeky Leash Share Ultimate Road Trip Playlist to Celebrate Recent Single ‘Change’ and National Tour
Wollongong indie band Cheeky Leash are on a roll in 2025. Fresh from their standout BIGSOUND debut and the release of their nostalgic, emotionally charged new single Change, the four-piece are hitting the road for a string of shows across Australia — and to celebrate, they’ve shared with us their ultimate road trip playlist.
Blending heartfelt indie rock with sharp songwriting, Change sees Cheeky Leash reflect on human connection, growth, and the challenges of navigating today’s world, all while delivering the kind of anthemic sound that has made them one of the most exciting new acts on the East Coast. Alongside the single comes a striking new music video, filmed on the stunning Gerroa coastline, that captures the track’s deeper meaning and cinematic feel.
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Now, as they prepare to take Change on tour, Cheeky Leash are giving fans a personal look into the songs that inspire them on the road — from Khruangbin and Sam Fender to Bruce Springsteen and The Paper Kites.
Roadtrip Playlist
- Texas Sun-Khruanbin by Leon Bridge
- Jayden: “Sunset summer beach vibes! Reminds us of soft warm breezes and going to the beach”
- Hell N Back by Bakar
- Jayden: “Its an absolute tune and holds lots of great memories of drinking beers in the sun at fezzies with friends”
- The Borders by Sam Fender
- Brad: “I would pick all of Sam Fenders songs but this one I tend to put on driving solo. Love songs that tell a story and make me float off and this always gets me in the feels”
- Daiquiri by Mako Road
- Brad “This song just feels like summer and driving down the coast with your mates”
- Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen
- Brad “Reminds me of road trips as a kid growing up and always having Bruce Springsteen playing and all the family singing along and its always one everyone sings along to”
- Cry by The Rions
- Brody: “New Era of Indie rock/pop to inspire new ideas”
- Ever by The Vanns
- Brody: “Discovering new sounds in a modern instrumental take on indie rock theme melodies”
- Paint by Paper Kites
- Chris: “Relaxing melodies for a cruise, relaxing drive”
- Breakfast in America by Supertramp
- Chris: “Absolute Banger from back in the day”
- Oysters in My Pocket by Royal Otis
- Chris: “When you want a mood shift to high energy positive vibes”
CHEEKY LEASH AUSTRALIAN SHOWS
Tickets and info via cheekyleash.com
FINNIAN’S SPRING FESTIVAL
Thursday 6 November The Northern Byron Bay
Friday 7 November Elsewhere ‘Bespoke’ Gold Coast
Saturday 8 November Solbar Sunshine Coast
Friday 14 November 170 Russell Melbourne
Supporting South Summit
Saturday 15 November Factory Theatre Sydney
Supporting South Summit
Sunday 16 November Stag & Hunter Newcastle
Thursday 22 November Felons Barrel Hall Brisbane
Friday 28 November Dissent Cafe & Bar Canberra
Saturday 29 November Marlin Hotel Ulladulla
Friday 5 December Lalala’s Wollongong
Friday 12 December Gage Roads Fremantle
