C.O.F.F.I.N Announce Out In Oslo Album And Release New Single 'Think Bad'

Sydney rock band C.O.F.F.I.N will release their sixth studio album Out In Oslo on 18 September through p(doom), with new single ‘Think Bad’ offering another preview of the record ahead of a European tour and documentary screenings later this year.

by Paul Cashmere

C.O.F.F.I.N have confirmed that their sixth studio album, Out In Oslo, will be released on 18 September through p(doom), the label founded by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the new single ‘Think Bad’, continuing the Sydney band’s lead-up to the album following June’s ‘Sleep In It’ and ahead of an extensive UK and European tour.

The release marks the next chapter for the band following 2023’s Australia Stops, an album that earned an ARIA Award nomination for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album and further established C.O.F.F.I.N as one of Australia’s most internationally active rock acts. Alongside the new record, the group is also continuing screenings of its documentary 10,000 Miles From Oslo, which traces the band’s two-decade journey from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to touring internationally.

‘Think Bad’ explores the idea of using negative experiences as motivation rather than surrendering to them. Frontman and drummer Ben Portnoy said the song examines the tension between self-preservation and destructive behaviour.

“‘Think Bad’ describes the use of negativity to fuel forward motion. It’s about using hard thoughts as a compass, reminding yourself that not everything that feels good is good for you, while at the same time, understanding that the combined weight of cynicism and reckless behaviour can make the greatest losses.”

Musically, the track shifts away from the band’s trademark high-speed attack in favour of a slower, groove-oriented approach while retaining their hard rock foundation. The accompanying music video adopts a lighter tone, placing the band in an amusement park setting.

Out In Oslo was produced by Declan Mehrtens, whose previous work includes Amyl and The Sniffers, with vocal production shared by Frenzal Rhomb’s Jason Whalley. According to the band, the album expands on their established sound while maintaining the raw energy that has defined C.O.F.F.I.N throughout their career.

Formed in Sydney in 2005, C.O.F.F.I.N, an acronym for Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway, built their reputation through relentless touring and an uncompromising live show led by Portnoy from behind the drum kit. Their blend of Australian pub rock, punk and heavy rock has seen them tour with acts including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Dead Kennedys, Rose Tattoo, Cosmic Psychos, Amyl and The Sniffers and Viagra Boys.

The forthcoming documentary 10,000 Miles From Oslo follows the band’s 20-year history, featuring interviews with family members, collaborators and figures from the Australian music community alongside archive footage, studio sessions and performances. UK screenings in London and Manchester will include question-and-answer sessions with the band and director Jake Laderman before a sold-out Oslo screening in November.

Following the album release, C.O.F.F.I.N will tour across the United Kingdom and Europe throughout November and December, including two Oslo performances, both of which have already sold out.

Tracklisting: Out In Oslo
Out In Oslo
Sleep In It
Think Bad
A Place To Stay
13 Days
Won’t Let You Down
Loose Ties
Fair Enough
Gettin’ Down
See Ya Later
Miles Away

Documentary Screenings

10/08, London, Genesis Cinema
12/08, Manchester, Cultplex
27/11, Oslo, Vaterland (Sold Out)

Tour Dates

17/11, Bristol, Exchange
18/11, Manchester, YES
19/11, Nottingham, Bodega
20/11, London, MOTH Club
21/11, Brussels, Tough Enough
22/11, Amsterdam, Bitterzoet
23/11, Hamburg, Molotow
25/11, Stockholm, Debaser Nova
26/11, Oslo, Vaterland (Sold Out)
27/11, Oslo, Vaterland (Sold Out)
28/11, Gothenburg, Monument
29/11, Copenhagen, Stengade
30/11, Berlin, Cassiopeia
01/12, Karlsruhe, Alte Hackerei
02/12, Cologne, Gebäude9
03/12, Rotterdam, Rotown
04/12, Paris, Point Ephemere
05/12, Le Havre, Tetris