Boy & Bear embrace life’s beautiful chaos on new album ‘Tripping Over time’

The acclaimed Australian band Boy & Bear released their long-awaited new studio album ‘Tripping Over Time’ today. The album is about embracing life as it is, with all its contradictions, beauty, and chaos. The songs were recorded live, filled with real human energy and emotion.

While optimistic in tone, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; it’s honest, grounded, and at times raw. Each track carries a subtle tension without ever feeling heavy, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the world’s beauty. ‘Tripping Over Time’ feels like one big celebration of joy, laced with a bittersweet, happy-sad energy. The band focuses on feeling rather than explaining: music that resonates on an emotional level, rather than intellectual. The result is an album that feels both comforting and uplifting, with its eyes firmly set on the future.

“It’s about the subtle lessons of life. Often you don’t realise you’ve gone through something until you’ve truly experienced it. You keep learning, stumbling forward, and embracing the chaos with a smile. It’s optimistic, nostalgic and playful, just like life itself” says Dave Hosking.

The album was recorded in the band’s own studio, which gave them the freedom to slow down and really experiment, without the pressure of expensive studio time. It blurred the line between writing and recording, giving them a sense of freedom and an experimental spirit where they could chase ideas as they happened.

With ‘Tripping Over Time’, Boy & Bear open a new chapter: warm, energetic, and full of creative freedom. The album reaffirms why, after more than fifteen years, the band remains one of Australia’s most beloved acts.