Kisschasy emerged from the restless southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia in 2002 and rose meteorically thanks to their melodic brand of alt-rock which captivated a whole generation of music lovers. They disbanded in 2015, much to the chagrin of their dedicated fanbase, leaving in their wake a highly influential body of work including two gold-selling albums (United Paper People and Hymns For The Nonbeliever) and a slew of hit singles including ‘Opinions Won’t Keep you Warm at Night’ and ‘Do-Do’s and Whoa-Ohs’.

After reforming for Good Things festival in 2022 it was clear that Kisschasy had unfinished business to tend to. The renewed sense of ferocity and dynamism which marked their comeback performances led fans to ask the inevitable question: is new music on the horizon?

Finally, in May 2025, that question was answered. In parallel with the vinyl reissue of Hymns For the Nonbeliever (which re-entered the Aus Album and Vinyl charts at #1), Kisschasy dropped ‘Lie To Me’, offering a modern edge to the band’s trademark sound: blistering guitars, hammering drums, razor-sharp lyrics and, of course, an irresistible hook.

‘Parasite’, the band’s follow-up to ‘Lie To Me’, sees Kisschasy turning up the fuzz and wearing their 90s influences on their sleeve while tackling the subject of unhealthy dependence with typical acerbic wit.

Rumours of a full-length LP are swirling but there’s one thing we can be 100% sure of: Kisschasy are back and they have plenty to say.