MUCH LOVED JAPANESE-AUSTRALIAN BAND MACH PELICAN RETURN WITH FIRST NEW MUSIC IN NEARLY TWO DECADES
MELBOURNE POP-PUNK HEROES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “REMEMBER IT?”/”SUMMER SUN” ON CHEERSQUAD
Legendary Japanese–Australian punk trio Mach Pelican return with their first new release in nearly two decades — a brand-new 7-inch single featuring “Remember It?” (Side A) and “Summer Sun” (Side B), out January 30, 2026 on Cheersquad Records & Tapes.
The single will be released in three limited vinyl variants —
translucent red, translucent blue and classic black —
100 copies each, plus a worldwide digital release.
Pre-orders are open now!
https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/a-secret-session
Recorded by Paul Maybury (Rocket Science) at the renowned Secret Location Sound Recorders in Melbourne, the tracks capture everything fans love about Mach Pelican: high-speed energy, pop-soaked melodies, and those unmistakably catchy hooks. A perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh fire — proving the band is truly back.
To celebrate, Mach Pelican will host a Single Launch Party on
Saturday, January 31 at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar,
with special guests Loose Lips and Elvis II.
More details and pre-order links coming soon.
Mach Pelican are back — and they sound unstoppable.
Formed in November 1996 in Perth, Western Australia by Japanese students Toshi Maeda, Kei Nakamura and Atsu Omori, Mach Pelican quickly grew into an energetic punk rock force with Japanese roots and a fiercely Australian spirit.
In 1998, they relocated to Melbourne, where they rapidly built a reputation for their high-speed Ramones-influenced punk, pop-charged melodies, explosive live shows and relentless DIY touring.
Across an adrenaline-fueled eleven years, Mach Pelican performed more than 800 shows worldwide, touring Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. They shared stages with Australian punk icons like Radio Birdman, The Hard-Ons and Frenzal Rhomb, along with international legends such as Buzzcocks, Rancid, The Queers, Guitar Wolf, Teengenerate and The 5.6.7.8’s, solidifying their role as a key bridge between the Australian and Japanese underground scenes.
Their career also included appearances at major festivals such as Big Day Out, Meredith Music Festival, Homebake and Falls Festival, securing their legacy in the Australian punk landscape.
After disbanding in 2007, their following only grew stronger, with reunion shows in 2011, 2015 and 2019 proving the loyalty of their fans. Now, nearly 20 years since their last release, the trio has reunited in the studio — reigniting the spark that made them cult heroes.
MACH PELICAN – NEW 7” SINGLE
“Remember It?” / “Summer Sun”
Out January 30, 2026 via Cheersquad Records & Tapes
Single Launch: January 31 @ The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar
