Del Water Gap announces Lucy Sugerman as special guest for Australian headline shows

MELBOURNE (Thursday, September 4, 2025):  Del Water Gap, the solo project of Brooklyn based singer, songwriter and producer S Holden Jaffe, returns to Australia in just a few weeks’ time for 3 exclusive headline dates.

Confirmed to open for Del Water Gap across all headline shows is Australian singer songwriter, Lucy Sugerman.

A Canberra native, Sugerman crafts raw, heartfelt folk-pop that blends vulnerability with infectious hooks. With two independent EPs, standout festival performances, and support slots alongside acclaimed artists, she has built a reputation for fearless self-expression. Her latest single crumb has already captured national attention, praised for its tender lyricism and emotional pull. 

The shows will commence on Sunday September 21 at Max Watt's, Melbourne followed by Tuesday September 23 at Lion Arts Factory in Adelaide and concluding on Tuesday September 30 at Liberty Hall, Sydney

General public tickets on sale now.

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In addition to these headline shows, Del Water Gap’s Australian tour will include a slot on the SummerSalt lineup and support for The Wombats in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Wollongong.

Del Water Gap has just released an arresting new track Marigolds – steeped in nostalgia, it laments missed chances and relationship regret. The track was written and produced by Del Water Gap and Gabe Goodman and co-produced by Jonathan Wilson. It follows the recent release of How To Live.

Jaffe issued a string of self-produced releases and collaborations, including the streaming hit ‘High Tops’ (2017) before releasing Del Water Gap’s major-label debut ‘Don’t Get Dark’ in 2019. He released his self-titled sophomore LP in 2021 before returning with ‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’ in 2023.

DEL WATER GAP 
AUSTRALIA 2025 
With special guest Lucy Sugerman

Sunday 21 September - Max Watt's, Melbourne – FINAL TICKETS 
Tuesday 23 September - Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide 
Tuesday 30 September - Liberty Hall, Sydney – FINAL TICKETS

Tickets on sale now

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FULL AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Saturday 20 September - Torquay SummerSalt, Torquay Common* 
Sunday 21 September - Max Watt's, Melbourne** 
Tuesday 23 September - Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide** 
Friday 26 September - Brisbane - Riverstage - Supporting The Wombats** 
Saturday 27 September - Sunshine Coast - The Station - Supporting The Wombats** 
Sunday 28 September - Wollongong - UOW Unihall - Supporting The Wombats** 
Tuesday 30 September - Liberty Hall, Sydney** 
Saturday 4 October - Fremantle - SummerSalt - Freemantle Prison* 

*Promoted by Face To Face 
** Promoted by Secret Sounds 

ABOUT DEL WATER GAP

Scrawled in the margins of a William Carlos Williams poetry book dusted off in his late grandfather’s study, S. Holden Jaffe found a note that had once been left for his grandmother: “I miss you already, and I haven’t left yet.” A simple gesture preserved for decades illuminated a reality that Jaffe now faced at present: a perpetual state of similar departures. The years during which Jaffe began writing, recording and performing as Del Water Gap were ones fueled by the kind of hedonism that you can get away with when you’re young and hungry in New York City. But at some point between exiting the pandemic and releasing his long-awaited debut album via Mom + Pop in 2021, that lifestyle had swiftly (and necessarily) vanished. Now midway through a global tour behind that record, he

had found stability in the constant transience through his relationship and his sobriety. Still, the rigor of spending every night in a different hotel room was taking its expected toll, and by the time he was expected to put pen to paper for the next Del Water Gap project, Jaffe felt spiritually depleted.

Any trace of cynicism began to dissipate instantly upon his first session with producer Sammy Witte (Harry Styles, SZA) who encouraged Jaffe to abandon the self-conscious subtext of his previous work and make the record he’s always wanted to make but never allowed himself to. That meant hoisting his sonic palette up into panoramic pop heights, first on “Losing You” and later on lead single “All We Ever Do Is Talk,” a joyride hinging on massive existential doubt: “will we ever get that feeling again?” Can the cardinal jolt of young love last beyond its initial spark? Can one still achieve highs without the drugs? Are the best times really over, or are they still within reach?

‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’ doesn’t wait for the answers, generating its own propulsive thrills through skyward hooks and resplendent imagery further punctuated by additional production from Mike Malchicoff (King Princess, Kanye West) and Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers, Manchester Orchestra), instrumental contributions from Clairo, Zach Dawes, Mason Stoops and Rob Humphreys, and a duet with Arlo Parks, the glowing “Quilt of Steam.” As its striking cover suggests, ‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’ presents a portrait of a man who is weathered but tenacious, standing upright and adamant on forging his way through an atmosphere of ennui with all his might.

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ABOUT LUCY SUGERMAN

Hailing from Canberra, Australia, Lucy Sugerman has a sixth sense for storytelling. Her songwriting feels like cracking open the pages of a diary - relatable, gut wrenching, and beautifully unfiltered. With a gift for pairing vulnerable lyricism with sticky melodic hooks, the 24-year-old crafts soft folk-pop that balances sweetness with bite, charm with emotional depth.

Since first capturing attention through her collaboration with LANKS and early mentorships with APRA AMCOS, Lucy has steadily carved out her own lane - releasing two independent EPs and earning praise for her genre-blending sound and fearless self-expression. In 2025, she’s turning the page once more with her latest release ‘crumb’, a quietly devastating track that reflects on the tendency to settle for less than we deserve. Written years ago but still strikingly relevant, the song has already drawn national radio love, with triple j’s Abby Butler calling it “so beautiful” and Claire Mooney describing its “lullaby-like presence” and immersive pull.

A captivating live performer, Lucy has graced the stages of iconic Australian festivals including Groovin’ the Moo, Stonefest, Yours & Owls Festival, and SummerSalt, and has supported acclaimed artists such as Gretta Ray, Ben Lee, Odette, and Thelma Plum. She has also showcased at BIGSOUND in 2024 and made her international debut at SXSW in Austin, Texas earlier this year.

Now working toward a larger collection of songs, Lucy’s writing has matured into something even more layered - each track a snapshot of transformation, heartbreak, and healing. The upcoming releases lean further into a folk soft-pop soundscape, inviting listeners into a more intimate, reflective space while still carrying her signature melodic confidence.