Canberra rock heavyweights Hands Like Houses are back with passionate new single “Flowers“, out now via Civilians, a single that directly mirrors the initiative they recently launched across Australia where they set out to spotlight local artists and give them their flowers.
“Flowers” is about the quiet exhaustion of always being the one who shows up, carries the weight, and keeps going when it would be easier to walk away. It speaks to the need for recognition, not fame or praise, but simple acknowledgment that the effort mattered. The message moved beyond the song when Hands Like Houses announced a national search for local artists to open each show on their upcoming Lótus Tour with Dream on Dreamer this April. Aussie artists were encouraged to apply via social media for a chance to join the bill.
The tour will see Hands Like Houses and post-hardcore icons Dream On Dreamer hit the road for a run of shows across the country. Kicking off in Canberra at The Baso on Thursday 16 April, the tour will then roll through Manning Bar in Sydney, Princess Theatre in Brisbane, Kings Beach Tavern on the Sunshine Coast, Beer Deluxe in Albury, 170 Russell in Melbourne, UniBar in Adelaide, and will conclude at Magnet House in Perth on Sunday 26 April.
Fresh from a massive year that delivered a #2 ARIA album, a #4 ARIA deluxe release, and national tours alongside The Used and The Butterfly Effect, Hands Like Houses are using the Lótus Tour to create genuine opportunities for the next generation of Australian artists. Armed with both “Flowers”, previous single “Love & Affection“ and a new live set spanning fan favourites, the tour offers a rare chance to see two of Australia’s most respected heavy rock acts on one bill – while opening the stage to emerging local talent.
The national band search highlights Hands Like Houses’ long-standing commitment to nurturing local talent and strengthening Australia’s alternative music ecosystem. Now more than fifteen years into their career, Hands Like Houses continue to inject a fresh dose of modern stadium rock into Australia’s thriving alternative scene. With ARIA success, critical acclaim, a triple j Feature Album, sold-out tours, more than 280 million Spotify streams and a devoted global fanbase, the band have cemented their place as one of Australia’s most enduring and influential alternative acts.
“Flowers” is out now and streaming everywhere via Civilians. Tickets for The Lótus Tour are on sale via handslikehouses.live now.
HANDS LIKE HOUSES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
APRIL 2026 WITH DREAM ON DREAMER
Thursday 16 April – The Baso, Canberra, ACT
Friday 17 April – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 18 April – Princess Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
Sunday 19 April – Kings Beach Tav, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Thursday 23 April – Beer Deluxe, Albury, NSW
Friday 24 April – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 25 April – UniBar, Adelaide, SA
Sunday 26 April – Magnet House, Perth, WA
