Aussie rock legends Boom Crash Opera have huge news today: they’ve just released their first new single in 28 years, while the song Latest Hustle marks their first release in 12 years.

Latest Hustle arrives as the band celebrate their 40th anniversary, and immediately takes fans to the old days of Boom Crash Opera.

With an addictive guitar riff played by Pete Farnan, Peter “Maz” Maslen showcasing playful drumming, John Favaro with a throbbing bass line, and frontman Dale Ryder declaring, “My head is spinning/ I’ve been reborn,” fans will find the new number irresistible.

Latest Hustle is already the kind of song that stands up with Boom Crash Opera’s impressive discography, finding its place along with hits like Dancing In The Storm, The Best Thing, Great Wall, Hands Up In The Air, City Flat, Get Out Of The House, and Onion Skin.

Teasing the new single, Farnan said: “It’s like Onion Skin but with a contemporary twist.”

You can check out the music video for Latest Hustle below.

In addition to releasing new music, Boom Crash Opera have been keeping busy touring. This month, they’ll open for Swedish pop rockers Roxette across the country, and continue a co-headline tour with fellow Aussies Models. You can find tickets to the shows via the Boom Crash Opera website.

In December 2023, Boom Crash Opera were The Music cover stars. “There is only one way to play our music, and that is on 11,” Maz told The Music.

He added, “Over the years, we’ve learnt that we have to play the music in a certain way. We have tried pulling it back here and there, but that doesn’t work. We play it as hard as we can, full tilt.”

You can revisit the cover story feature here.

BOOM CRASH OPERA

ON TOUR WITH ROXETTE

Friday 7 March - Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne VIC

Saturday 8 March - ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney NSW

Sunday 9 March - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong NSW

Tuesday 11 March - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide SA

Thursday 13 March - MyState Bank Arena, Hobart TAS

Saturday 15 March - A Day on the Green, Bimbadgen Cellar Door, Hunter Valley NSW

Sunday 16 March - A Day on The Green, Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton QLD

Tuesday 18 March - Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne VIC

DOUBLE A SIDE TOUR (with MODELS)

Friday 21 March - Paddington RSL, Paddington NSW

Saturday 22 March - Paddington RSL, Paddington NSW

Friday 28 March - The Triffid, Newstead QLD

Saturday 29 March - Miami Marketta, Miami QLD

Friday 4 April - The Sunken Monkey Hotel, Erina NSW

Saturday 5 April - Toronto Hotel, Toronto NSW

Friday 11 April - Highfield, Caringbah NSW

Saturday 12 April - Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW

Thursday 17 April - Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC

Saturday 19 April - The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle NSW

Sunday 20 April - The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle NSW

Thursday 24 April - The Gov, Adelaide SA

Saturday 26 April - Prince Bandroom, St Kilda VIC

Friday 2 May - Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster VIC

Saturday 3 May - Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave VIC

Friday 9 May - Rosemount Hotel, North Perth WA

Saturday 10 May - Rosemount Hotel, North Perth WA

Friday 1 August - Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone QLD

Saturday 2 August - Harvey Road Tavern, Clinton QLD

Friday 8 August - The Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns QLD

Saturday 9 August - Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville QLD