Sydney, Australia
Loser rock. Made in Sydney.
Jane Dire
In the rock and roll gutters of sunny Sydney lies Jane Dire. He's a man with stories and a bunch of the finest losers you'll ever meet to sing em with. This is the lead single from the upcoming "Loser Rock" record, "Sinking Statues" references the classic poem "Ozymandias", reflecting upon the titular king's relic, “sinking statues still get poems”. Great loves have sunk before, and this love may sink too. But even if that crumbles, Jane Dire will still get his song out of it.
Released: 7/15/2026
Jane Dire has come to tell you stories from a sunny place turned sour. High & Low in Sydney is the second record from the loser-rock troubadour that takes the classic underside of rock n’ roll and leaves it to bake in the sandy city’s sun. From bullshit ballads like ‘Don’t Come to Sydney’ to raw emotions in ‘Uncomplicated Situation’ and love lullabies in ‘Coco’s Place’, Jane Dire has painted a picture that every Sydneysider can recognise — and use to embrace their messiest selves. Beginning with a handful of stories and an acoustic guitar, this record was first recorded as raw acoustic demos in Jane's attic, followed by a hard-edge production from producer Alec Mallia and additional recording at Newtown's The Confectionery studio. Joining the chaos as session musicians were Jake Jamieson (The Slims) and Gabriel Haslam (Manfredo Lament), making for a mini supergroup that creates the electric energy of this quintessentially Sydney record. Please enjoy your stay, and remember to use protection. Jane recommends SPF50+ and Skyn.
Released: 4/15/2026
A shelved record, an eviction notice, and a love down the drain. Jane Dire found himself out of the scene, with nothing but an acoustic guitar and voice notes. What’s emerged is a sound that scratches old rough rock itches with a frankness that’s folk. Proposals with narcotics, 2AM philosophy fights, sex workers who cross the continental United States and inspire finance bros to transition — there’s a story for every concerning thought that’s crossed your mind. Now, he’s got a ragtag band of Sydney’s finest losers to sing em with.
Released: 2/20/2025
