Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are celebrating 20 years of their game-changing self-titled debut with an Australian tour in 2025.
Fronted by Alec Ounsworth, the band made waves in 2004 with their self-titled album. Released without a label, it quickly became a cult classic amongst fans around the world. Their mix of catchy melodies, quirky vocals, and DIY spirit struck managed to really strike a chord with audiences.
Their anniversary tour kicks off in March and will hit North America, the UK, and Europe. In November, they’ll bring the celebration to Australia and New Zealand, with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland (full dates below). Expect a set full of fan favourites like The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth and Over and Over Again (Lost and Found). Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 22nd.
In addition to the tour, the band will release a limited-edition vinyl reissue of their debut album. True to their roots, it will be available through their own label and Secretly Distribution. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have always stayed entirely independent, and this release only keeps that spirit more alive.
Fans also get a special treat: a remixed and remastered version of “Heavy Metal,” a track from their early demos. Ounsworth recalls, “We were just a bunch of guys crammed in a hotel room, dreaming up something fun. We never thought we’d make an album.” That spontaneous energy led to the creation of one of indie rock’s most iconic records. A record which we’re all still listening to with the same unbridled joy as the first listen.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 2025 Tour Dates:
Sydney – November 5th – Metro Theatre
Melbourne – November 7th – Northcote Theatre
Brisbane – November 8th – The Triffid
Auckland – November 11th – The Tuning Fork
Tickets and more information can be found at: cyhsy.com
