2025 has been a landmark year for Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts. Following the release of his latest album New Love in February, which has already surpassed 30 million streams in six months, and a monumental 105-date world tour including sold-out shows across Europe, North America, and a packed Royal Albert Hall in London, Ziggy closes out the year with a vibrant new single, “Cyclones,” out today via Commonfolk Records.
Blending his signature lyrical vulnerability with a fresh, atmospheric folk-pop sound, “Cyclones” is an energetic and heartfelt track that captures the essence of summer while marking a bold evolution in Ziggy’s artistry. The song reflects his introspective songwriting and personal journey.
Ziggy Alberts explains: “This song first landed on my lap in Fiji on a surf trip in 2024. I raced back from coffee and managed to catch it then and there. It’s so easy to blame the weather for our own stormy lives. I know I do it all the time. It’s looking back and seeing old habits still being true.”
“And thinking that, it doesn’t matter if things weren’t going to last forever, it’s just asking myself – did I really do enough? Or did I just walk away like I always do? It’s about being attracted to chaos, like a moth to a flame; you know it’s a mess in the making but you can’t help it sometimes.”
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With over 1.3 billion global streams, multiple ARIA Platinum and Gold certifications, and three APRA Awards for Most Performed Blues & Roots Work, Ziggy Alberts is one of Australia’s most successful independent artists.
His breakout hit “Runaway” has now topped 117 million Spotify streams, earning 3× Platinum in Australia and Gold in Canada. Fan favourites like “Love Me Now,” “Laps Around the Sun” (3× Platinum), and “Gone” (2× Platinum) continue to define his journey from street busker to global touring artist.
Expanding International Touring
Ziggy Alberts’ international touring footprint continues to grow, with recent sold-out theatre runs across Germany, debut performances in Brazil and Mexico, and continued success across Europe, the UK, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia.
His upcoming Homecoming tour will see Ziggy performing in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne next month, including his first arena show at Margaret Court Arena.
The tour will be entirely all ages and will promote the Green Touring Initiative, founded by Ziggy, which focuses on reducing environmental impact, educating fans on local causes, and giving back to host communities.
Jeremy Loops will join Ziggy on all dates, with Sydney’s The Beautiful Girls performing in Brisbane and Melbourne, and Azure Ryder opening in Sydney.
“I’m beyond stoked to return to Australia after all this time, and to be joining Ziggy for these homecoming shows means a lot. When we met in South Africa it was like meeting a kindred spirit – same passion for acoustic music, the ocean, and simple truth. I can’t wait to share those moments with new ears down under,” says Jeremy Loops.
The Next Chapter
“Cyclones” doesn’t just close out a record-breaking year. It also signals the beginning of Ziggy Alberts’ next chapter, featuring bolder production, deeper songwriting, and the same unwavering independence that has carried him from busking on the streets to performing on the world stage.
You can stream/download “Cyclones” HERE.
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