January 23, 2026 - Beloved indie folk band The Paper Kites have unveiled their seventh studio album ‘If You Go There, I Hope You Find It’ via Nettwerk, available now on all streaming platforms HERE. To celebrate the release, they’ve also shared an official music video for the previously unreleased track “Morning Gum”, streaming now on the band’s official YouTube channel HERE.
About the new album, lead vocalist Sam Bentley reflects, “This record feels like a band remembering what made them fall in love with playing music in the first place. Five friends, five musicians, rediscovering what made them want to do this together. We had a beautiful time making this album. A lot of these songs were written out at the farm we rehearse at, which has become a place of great direction and growth for us over the years. As such, the record has taken on much of the character of that place, and you’ll see it reflected in the colours and visuals surrounding the album. There’s a lot of the five of us in this record. We hope you enjoy.”
‘If You Go There, I Hope You Find It’ is highlighted by recent singles “Change Of The Wind,” “Shake Off The Rain,” “Every Town,” and “When The Lavender Blooms.” Each track was accompanied by an official music video, featuring a different band member and shot at their friend’s farm in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, where much of the album was written. Intimate and achingly reflective, the album is guided by a longing for connection, simplicity, and emotional clarity. As Atwood Magazine notes, “That’s always been The Paper Kites’ gift: the way they wrap honesty in gentleness, the way they make space for stillness without losing momentum,” while Mundane Magazine observes that the album “brings The Paper Kites back to their core identity: five musicians, one heartbeat, and songs that feel honest, unvarnished, and deeply human.” Rooted in themes of nature, healing, and hope, each track unfolds like a whispered conversation, offering comfort in its vulnerability and calm in its sincerity. Exploring moments of change, introspection, and the beauty of imperfection, the record remains anchored in the band’s signature atmospheric sound, carrying a quiet familiarity that feels like returning home, both within and beyond yourself.
This year, the band will be heading out on a UK/EU headline tour, with tickets on sale now. After previously selling out shows at Koko and Kentish Town Forum, the band played a momentous headline show in the capital this summer at Somerset House, sharing the stage with Nadia Reid, Flyte and Rosie Carney. On their newly announced tour, The Paper Kites continue to reach new heights, with their next stop in London taking place at the iconic Roundhouse. The band will also make stops at the O2 Ritz in Manchester, 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin, and more in February. Full UK/EU tour routing is included below. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.thepaperkites.com.au/tour.
With over two billion global streams and 40 million monthly views across social platforms, The Paper Kites have become a defining voice in modern folk-rock and Americana, earning a dedicated global audience through understated storytelling, flawless harmonies, and deeply personal songwriting. Their breakout track “Bloom” became a worldwide phenomenon, now multi-Platinum across several countries, and was memorably covered by Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Their music has also soundtracked pivotal moments in Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Virgin River, and countless personal milestones in fans’ lives.
Along the way, The Paper Kites have worked on music with a number of trusted collaborators, including folk favourites such as Lucy Rose, Nadia Reid and Rosie Carney. But even as their influence has quietly expanded - cited by artists like Zach Bryan and Lizzy McAlpine - they’ve remained committed to patience, craft, and the enduring power of a perfectly written song.
The Paper Kites - ‘If You Go There, I Hope You Find It’
Track listing:
1. Morning Gum
2. Change Of The Wind
3. When The Lavender Blooms
4. Stormwall
5. A Word I Needed More
6. Shake Off The Rain
7. Every Town
8. Strongly In Your Arms
9. Deep (In The Plans We Made)
10. Borne By You
The Paper Kites 2026 UK/EU Headline Tour
February 17 - Belfast, United Kingdom - Limelight
February 18 - Dublin, Ireland - 3Olympia Theatre
February 19 - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SWG3
February 20 - Manchester, United Kingdom - O2 Ritz
February 21 - Leeds, United Kingdom - Stylus
February 23 - Bristol, United Kingdom - Electric Bristol
February 24 - London, United Kingdom - Roundhouse
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