# iOTA strips 'Come Back for Me' to its heartache core ahead of Hours Disappear album

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 4 September 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/iota-come-back-for-me/

iOTA has released a reimagined acoustic version of 'Come Back for Me', a fan favourite from his back catalogue, ahead of his first album in a decade. Hours Disappear arrives September 25, 2026 via MGM Distribution, featuring stripped-back versions of classic songs and new material, with iOTA touring across Australia from October.

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Following the announcement of ***Hours Disappear, *****iOTA**'s first new album in a decade (set for release on September 25, 2026, via MGM), the iconic singer-songwriter has unveiled another glimpse of the forthcoming record with a reimagined version of **'Come Back for Me'**, one of the most loved and requested songs from his back catalogue.

Paring the song back to its very essence, iOTA transforms it from an anthemic torch song into a plaintive expression of longing that speaks directly to the heart. Just six strings and that voice - now touched by the years, iOTA’s vocal has developed a deeper emotional intimacy, yet remains no less powerful than when the song was first performed in the ’90s.

Of the song, iOTA says:* “I was listening back to a cassette tape of random riffs I had recorded and knew that I had something cool when I heard the "Come Back" chord progression. Paired with the recent weeks spent coaching a close friend through a difficult time with his ex-girlfriend who had moved to London (and a little creative license), ‘Come Back for Me’ became the perfect heartache anthem.”*

It’s a welcome return for iOTA, who recently offered fans the first taste of *Hours Disappear* with the Double-A-side single **'Home Song' / 'Bitter Wine'**. The forthcoming acoustic album brings together stripped-back versions of iOTA's classic songs alongside his new material - a collection that feels both timeless and newly discovered.  

***Hours Disappear *****is out September 25, 2026, via MGM Distribution - available on Vinyl, CD, and across all major streaming platforms**.  

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**iOTA - *****HOURS DISAPPEAR *****ALBUM TOUR**

In celebration of the release of ***Hours Disappear****, *iOTA is set to return to the stage, solo and acoustic, with a spellbinding collection of stripped-back classics and new songs.   

Don't miss these special shows across Victoria, NSW, QLD, ACT, and South Australia in the coming months:   

 **iOTA**  
***'Hours Disappear' *****Album Launch Tour**

**FRIDAY OCTOBER 16**  
BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, MELBOURNE VIC

**WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 **  
THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY NSW ******NEW SHOW***

**THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 **  
THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY NSW ******LAST TICKETS***

**FRIDAY OCTOBER 23**  
BAROQUE ROOM, KATOOMBA NSW ******TICKETS SELLING FAST***

**SUNDAY OCTOBER 25**  
JUNK BAR, BRISBANE QLD ******TICKETS SELLING FAST***** **

**FRIDAY OCTOBER 30**

FILLMORE'S, KIAMA NSW (6pm-8pm)

**FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13**  
TRINITY SESSIONS, ADELAIDE SA

**SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14**  
SMITH'S ALTERNATIVE, CANBERRA ACT

**SATURDAY DECEMBER 5**  
DANGAR ISLAND BOWLO, DANGAR ISLAND NSW (7.45pm-9.15pm)

**SUNDAY DECEMBER 6**  
FLAMINGOS, NEWCASTLE NSW 

***Tickets available at ****[iota.com.au](http://iota.com.au)**

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