Bodyjar Tap Into Mixtape Memories On New Single ‘Sound Of The Stereo’

Bodyjar are looking backwards, but not in the way you might expect.

Today, Melbourne punk veterans Bodyjar released Sound Of The Stereo, a new single that channels the kind of memories that never really leave you: taped-off radio songs, aimless bike rides, and spending entire afternoons obsessing over music.

Rather than feeling nostalgic for nostalgia’s sake, the track turns those moments into something immediate, another punchy, hook heavy release from one of Australia’s longest running and most influential punk bands.

Stream Bodyjar ‘Sound Of The Stereo’ here.

A completely different world

For guitarist Tom Read, the idea came from seeing his own kids grow up in a completely different world to the one Bodyjar came from:

“Being in my late 40’s and having 3 boys, 2 of them teenagers, watching them growing up has brought up a lot of memories from our young days. The shit we used to do. How absolutely glued to the stereo I was. Making compilation tapes. Riding around with mates on our BMX’s and just goofing off.”

He added:

“Now the kids make playlists on their Spotify accounts that I pay for instead of recording the songs illegally off the radio, they don’t even have to pedal their bikes like we used to….!!!”

That contrast sits at the centre of Sound Of The Stereo, reflecting on how music discovery has changed while holding onto the feeling that made it matter in the first place.

For over three decades, Bodyjar have carved out a reputation built on fast melodies, relentless touring and songs that became inseparable from Australian skate and punk culture.

Tracks including Not The Same and One In A Million helped define an era and cemented the band as one of Australia’s most respected punk exports both locally and overseas.

Australian tour

Bodyjar ‘How It Still Works’ 25th Anniversary Australian Tour

Thursday, July 9th – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle NSW
Friday, July 10th – Crowbar, Sydney NSW
Saturday, July 11th – Waves, Wollongong NSW

Thursday, July 16th – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD
Friday, July 17th – Crowbar, Brisbane QLD
Saturday, July 18th – Kings Beach Tavern, Kings Beach QLD

Thursday, July 23rd – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA

Friday, July 24th – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough WA
Saturday, July 25th – The River, Margaret River WA

Friday, July 31st – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Saturday, August 1st – The Last Chance 10th Birthday, Melbourne VIC

Tickets are on sale now here

While fans will already know the band are returning to stages this July and August for their previously announced How It Still Works 25th anniversary run, Sound Of The Stereo gives that celebration fresh momentum, proving Bodyjar aren’t just revisiting old memories.

They’re still making new ones.