From their early beginnings as high school classmates, The Rions have cemented their status as ones to watch – going from winning triple j’s Unearthed High in 2021 to releasing their now #1 Australian debut album Everything Every Single Day (2025) and amassing over 90 million global streams across their catalogue. With an indie rock sensibility that draws from influences including Role Model, The Japanese House and Sam Fender, their infectious pop hooks are propelled by the unfiltered authenticity they bring to their lyrics.
Following a record-breaking year, The Rions have returned in 2026 with the release of their deluxe album, Everything (The Deluxe Edition), out May 8th. They kicked things off with the release of punchy new indie-pop single ‘Idol’, which “explores how truly powerful love is, even if it’s just for a fleeting moment.”
On release of the deluxe, The Rions reveal focus track ‘How To Breathe’ featuring the ever-influential Matt Corby. The track is richly cinematic, with vocals from Blockley and Corby convening a natural synergy. On working with Matt Corby, the band share “This song was 10 years in the making considering one of us did an assignment on Matt Corby in high school, as well as covered his music for years. Getting to write a song with him and spend time in the studio was surreal, as well as getting to hear Noah’s voice alongside someone who’s voice was a massive inspiration growing up. Matt had an idea for the sonic direction, and we all workshopped the lyrics and parts together from there. It was such a refreshingly collaborative session.”
The Rions began the year by embarking on the Everywhere Every Single Day Tour, beginning by visiting 20 regional cities across Australia throughout February to April. Fresh from their tour in Aotearoa/New Zealand, the band will return to the UK, the band will return to the UK and EU, finishing their headline tour with shows in Rotterdam, Hamburg, Cologne, and London, as well as making festival appearances at the UK’s Dot To Dot festival in Bristol and Nottingham and Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington. This being their third visit to the UK, The Rions have proven their ability to cut through internationally and connect with audiences across the globe.
Last year began with a run of anthemic singles including ‘Shut You Out’, ‘Maybe I’m Just A Freak’, ‘Tonight’s Entertainment’ and ‘Cry’, before The Rions revealed their debut album Everything Every Single Day in October. To high praise, the record took out the #1 spot on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart, #2 vinyl and #5 overall. Three songs from the album peaked at #1 on triple j’s most played. On the live front, they played their biggest venues yet on their Australian album tour, selling out multiple 2000+ cap theatres, before heading back to the UK and Europe and selling out headline shows in London, Manchester, Bristol and Leeds. They finished the year with festival sets back home, as they played Spilt Milk.
On their debut album, a project that encapsulates the self-discovery of a band that’s only just getting started, they share, “In some ways, it feels like the first real step. It’s the most open wound we’ve allowed the world to see thus far, and an insight into our lives as humans. All our triumphs, our regrets, our shortcomings, our philosophies, our hopes, and our dreams on a 13-track silver platter.”
The year prior saw the release of The Rion’s second EP, Happiness In A Place It Shouldn’t Be, to wide recognition: debuting at #4 on the ARIA Top Australian Albums Chart, finding #1 triple j most-played singles in ‘Physical Medicine’, ‘Sweet Cocoon’ and ‘Time Will Try’, and two EP singles cracking triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2024 – marking the band’s fourth consecutive year of Hottest 100 appearances. They played shows across the globe – selling a remarkable 20,000+ headline show tickets – beginning with Aotearoa/New Zealand, followed by a co-headline UK/EU tour with Pacific Avenue selling out iconic venues in London, Manchester and Leeds. In Australia, the band completely sold out their Sweet Cocoon tour in early 2024, and went on to deliver their Happiness In Places EP tour – their biggest national tour to date, playing 21 shows across capital cities and regional hotspots. Wrapping up the year with sets at Beyond The Valley, Lost Paradise and Great Escape, the momentum continued into 2025 as they took the tour across the ditch to Aotearoa / New Zealand in February.
In 2023, The Rions released their debut coming-of-age EP, Minivan, which delved into self-discovery, grief, and heartbreak. This EP placed the band in triple j’s Hottest 100 with fan favourites ‘Minivan’, ‘Scary Movies’ & ‘Take What You Want’. They also piqued the interest of prominent industry figures, earning a Rolling Stone Award nomination for Best New Artist along with acclaim across Ones To Watch, NME and more.