The Tullamarines are an Australian indie pop band formed in Adelaide in 2021. The group consists of Lucinda Machin, Angus Purvis, Josh Thomas, and Ben Waltho. They have released two extended plays, Ugly Cry (2023) and Safety Blanket (2025).
History Most members of the Tullamarines were already involved in other Adelaide bands before coming together as a four-piece in late 2021. Josh Thomas played in Mum Thinks Blue, Ben Waltho played guitar and sang in Cove Street, and Angus Purvis was in Don't Bring Stacey. Purvis and Thomas had also previously featured on Lucinda Machin's solo single Time Moves Too Fast For Me.
The band released their debut extended play (EP), Ugly Cry, in November 2023. It was self-recorded and produced alongside Michael Cutayar, before the members added more elements to the mix from their home studios.
The Tullamarines' second EP, Safety Blanket, was released in September 2025 and supported by a national tour. It was recorded with Izaac Wilson at the start of 2025.
Performing for Triple J's Like a Version, they covered Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" in June 2026.
Artistry The Tullamarines cite San Cisco, the Jungle Giants and Ball Park Music as core musical inspirations. They call themselves "perennial over thinkers" and stress about "every millisecond of a song."
Discography + List of EPs, with selected details Title Details Ugly Cry Released: 3 November 2023 Label: The Tullamarines Safety Blanket Released: 19 September 2025 Label: The Tullamarines / G.Y.R.O.
Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
! |- | 2026 | Safety Blanket | Best Independent Rock Album or EP
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