This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

Naarm/Melbourne indie rock band Peach Fuzz are entering a new chapter in their career. In 2026, they are making waves and gearing up for a landmark performance at the Palais Theatre on March 10. 

Fresh from the release of their EP Isn't It Obvious? and gaining attention with their single “What Do You Want From This,” the four-piece band are hitting the road nationally, supporting fellow Australian band Puree, and performing at the 2026 St Kilda Festival.As they reflect on this moment, the band sum up their current vibe: “Life feels calm, chaotic, somewhere in between, hungry and like, really happy. Big things are coming,” capturing the mixture of anticipation and momentum that defines this moment in their journey.

When asked to sum up this current phase, the band admitted to words like “fun” and “fresh.” “We’re trying to show you we’re more fun and let that come through.” Their goal isn’t to completely redefine their sound but to polish it and let their personality shine more clearly. “We’ve been on a roller coaster, things have finally started to even out, kind of making more sense now, and all those opportunities are starting to come. We’ve kind of put things in place over the last year.”

The band’s songwriting process has also evolved into more of an energetic indie rock sound. “I think it was mostly about spilling it out,” they explained about their recent EP, acknowledging that writing songs often meant exploring raw emotions. “It’s about not the happiest thing either, but the music itself is happy.” Their songs balance chaos and joy, reflecting the complexities of life and relationships. “It’s charged with chaos, but there’s also some happiness, exploring both sides.” While their music is deeply rooted in personal experiences, Peach Fuzz aim to stand out from the typical Melbourne ‘indie surf rock’ sound. “Our aim is to try and not sound like there’s a specific sense you hear a lot in Melbourne. We want to stand out and be different.” They embrace a fun, alternative approach while still drawing from pop sensibilities.

That dynamic carries into the way the band works together. “We’re all just in the same room, working on all the parts. I wake everyone up with a riff,” lead vocalist Lucinda admits. Songs often blend multiple experiences into one cohesive story. For instance, “Fall Right Back to You” was collaboratively written about a specific experience, while “Wish U Were Never Born” drew from different moments. “It’s like the music can tie it in and make it sound like Peach Fuzz.”

This energy spills onto the stage through performance, which remains a central part of their identity. Ben, vocalist and guitarist, explains, “I get way more energy out of performing ‘Fall Right Back to You’ live than we did recording it. Playing on stage is cathartic, jumping around and sweating balls.” The band also credits Melbourne’s vibrant music scene for shaping their sound. “We are quite lucky that we started in Melbourne rather than somewhere else. It’s such a nice community. Everyone’s there for each other…you always run into people [at gigs].”

The upcoming Palais Theatre show on March 10 is a milestone for the band. “Even with the reduced capacity, just stepping onto a stage like that with that kind of history and scale shifts your mindset,” they said. For members whose families have long been part of Melbourne’s music scene, playing the Palais is especially meaningful. “My parents have been in and around the Melbourne music scene since they were my age. The Palais is huge. My dad played there to death with other bands, and my mum did too. It’s just a staple.”

Looking back at their current EP, Peach Fuzz explain it as the tip of the iceberg. “We’re scratching the surface right now. Even now, we feel like there’s more to grow into, something bigger.”