The Tullamarines

The Tullamarines
OriginAdelaide, South Australia, Australia
GenreIndie pop
Years active2021–present
Members
  • Lucinda Machin
  • Angus Purvis
  • Josh Thomas
  • Benny Waltho
Websitethetullamarines.com.au

The Tullamarines are an Australian indie pop band formed in Adelaide in 2021. The group consists of Lucinda Machin, Angus Purvis, Josh Thomas, and Ben Waltho. They have released two extended plays, Ugly Cry (2023) and Safety Blanket (2025).

History

Most members of the Tullamarines were already involved in other Adelaide bands before coming together as a four-piece in late 2021. Josh Thomas played in Mum Thinks Blue, Ben Waltho played guitar and sang in Cove Street, and Angus Purvis was in Don't Bring Stacey. Purvis and Thomas had also previously featured on Lucinda Machin's solo single Time Moves Too Fast For Me.

The band released their debut extended play (EP), Ugly Cry, in November 2023. It was self-recorded and produced alongside Michael Cutayar, before the members added more elements to the mix from their home studios.

The Tullamarines' second EP, Safety Blanket, was released in September 2025 and supported by a national tour. It was recorded with Izaac Wilson at the start of 2025.

Performing for Triple J's Like a Version, they covered Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" in June 2026.

Artistry

The Tullamarines cite San Cisco, the Jungle Giants and Ball Park Music as core musical inspirations. They call themselves "perennial over thinkers" and stress about "every millisecond of a song."

Discography

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Ugly Cry
  • Released: 3 November 2023
  • Label: The Tullamarines
Safety Blanket
  • Released: 19 September 2025
  • Label: The Tullamarines / G.Y.R.O.

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2026 Safety Blanket Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2026 The Tullamarines Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "This Week's Feature Artist is Pretty Much a Sonic Group Hug, Meet The Tullamarines!". Triple J Unearthed. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Time Moves Too Fast For Me (by Lucinda Grace)". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "The Tullamarines cram love, care, anxiety & affection into stunning debut EP 'Ugly Cry' Featuring hopeful & defiant new single 'Head Roll Back'". The Partae. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "The Tullamarines Drop New EP 'Safety Blanket' Ahead of 2025 National Tour". The Note. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 Lynch, Jessica (14 June 2026). "The Tullamarines Cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain' for 'Like A Version' Debut". Billboard. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "A Quick Chat with The Tullamarines". Australian Music Scene. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Get around the full list of 2026 J Awards nominees!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 28 October 2026. Retrieved 29 October 2026.