A Rock-Fueled Wake-Up Call That Confronts Greed, Power, and the Crumbling Fabric of Society
With two decades of uncompromising storytelling behind them, Sydney-based band Josh Orange return with their most charged and vital release to date: Believers & Dreamers (What Have We Become). Dropping on June 20, 2025, this searing single blends rock energy, heartfelt lyricism, and cinematic production into a rallying cry for a world at breaking point. Equal parts protest song and soul-searching reflection, it’s a track that hits hard and stays with you.
Driven by Gordon Burke’s piercing lyrics and produced by the band’s own Andrew Wass, the single builds from simmering frustration to a full-throttle anthem, echoing with the disillusionment of a generation tired of watching greed and corruption go unchecked. Engineered at Everland Studios in Sydney and co-produced by the legendary Tim Palmer (best known for his work on Pearl Jam’s Ten), the track pairs muscle with nuance, adding layers of harp, saxophone, and emotional gravity that set it apart. Kaela Harp from the Sydney Orchestra adds an unexpected classical texture, while a spontaneous saxophone performance—courtesy of the drummer’s daughter—adds a final spark of magic to this already multi-dimensional soundscape.
Josh Orange’s music has always danced between vulnerability and fire, but Believers & Dreamers is something else: a pointed mirror held up to society’s fractures. Inspired by their Irish-Australian roots and influenced by artists like Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, and The Killers, the band blends familiarity with originality. They don’t imitate—they evolve.
This single marks the beginning of a new chapter for Josh Orange, whose upcoming performance at Lazybones in Marrickville on August 28 promises to bring the same intensity to the stage. Tickets are available now via Moshtix.
With five studio albums under their belt and a steadfast commitment to truth in songwriting, Josh Orange have nothing left to prove—but plenty still to say. Believers & Dreamers (What Have We Become) isn’t just another track; it’s a wake-up call. A song for those who still believe that music can rattle cages—and hearts.
