Love Game, the anticipated fourth studio album of Central Coast indie artist Joel Leggett, has arrived.

A record which all at once captures so many facets of love, loss and the human experience, Love Game is – at its core – ‘a collection of stories about resilience, connection, and the many beautiful ways love shows up in our lives.’ 

It explores the notion that love, when you step back and observe the bigger picture, really is just like a game. You win some, and you lose some too.

“You can never plan for it, it just arrives in your life and you get lucky. Most of the songs carry a positive energy, celebrating the joy and light that love can bring, but I also wanted to explore the tougher side, giving love and not always getting it back. Each track has its own theme: not just romantic love, but love for hobbies, passions, and the people who make life worthwhile. I’ve always carried my heart in my hands, and some people have filled it with sand, but this album is about cutting those people out and finding where your love is truly valued and reciprocated.” JOEL LEGGETT

2025 has seen Joel Leggett push his music into entirely new spaces, venturing into the waters of pop and rock, and finding beauty and excitement in the cross sections between these and his folk origins.

Album singles ‘Should’ve Known Better’, ‘Light In The Dark’, ‘Other Side Of Town’ and ‘Lifetime Of Love’ (which serves as the final single and focus track of the album), have proven to pave a strong and steady path into the Love Games era, giving audiences a wonderfully curated taste of all the fresh creative energy that lies within.

Working with a variety of friends and collaborators on the production on the album, a decision that would allow each and every track, theme and genre to flourish in its own right, Joel recorded Love Game across Sonora Studios, The Grove Studios and Kicks Iron Studio with Jack Nigro (The Amity Affliction, DMA’s, Skegss, Middle Kids), Izaac Wilson (The Tullamarines, Rum Jungle), KESMAR (Surely Shirley, DON WEST) and Manning Allen-Scott (Lilli Fairfax, The Soul Movers).

“When creating Love Game, I spent about a year developing my creative direction and writing very full, layered demos at home. I wanted each song to shine in its own way and bring its own vibe to the album. Once the demos were ready, I took the tracks to the studio to refine and elevate them. I

worked with Jack Nigro at Sonora Studios on eight of the tracks, collaborated with Kesmar on writing one track, and worked with Izaac Wilson on two others. I also worked with Manning Allen-Scott on a track at Pete Murray’s studio in Byron Bay. Each session added its own dimension, helping to bring out the emotion, energy, and story behind the songs. It was a year of dedication, experimentation, and collaboration to make sure the album felt cohesive while allowing each track to have its own identity and impact.”  JOEL LEGGETT

Joel, who has opened live shows for the likes of San Cisco, The Dreggs, The Rions, Pacific Avenue, You Am I, The Terrys and many others, is gearing up for another spectacular show which will take place next month in Sydney;
 
“I’m so excited to hit the road for the Love Game tour… These are some of my biggest headline shows yet, and I can’t wait to bring each song to life on stage, share these stories with fans, and create an unforgettable experience for everyone in the room. Playing with a full band really lets the new music shine, and I’m looking forward to connecting with audiences across Australia.”  JOEL LEGGETT

JOEL LEGGETT LIVE SHOW

 FREE RSVP
Saturday November 15th The Vic on the Park Sydney