There are those rare bands that, once you step into their sonic world, captivate you entirely. Western Australia’s breakout band DICE is one of those bands. Comprising Ben Hodge, Tom King, Regan Beazley, and Sam Barrett-Lennard, DICE has invited listeners into their vibrant universe with their debut album Midnight Zoo — a world from which there’s no turning back.
Following the critical acclaim of their 2021 debut single and a breakout 2023 featuring sold-out tours, international radio play, and a coveted spot on triple j’s Hottest 100, the highly anticipated *Midnight Zoo* showcases a more introspective and multifaceted sound, shedding the carefree veneer of their earlier work. This album is not just a collection of songs; it’s a sonic odyssey reflecting a whirlwind year of creation.
2024 has been their biggest year yet.’Quick To Judge,’ debuted as the #1 added song on college radio in the USA and garnered international radio play across the UK and Europe. The band’s Quick To Judge Regional + Capital City Tour originally announced 19 stops but quickly expanded due to overwhelming demand, playing to sold-out crowds nationwide and culminating in a sold-out show in their hometown of Perth.
Known for their high-energy, electrifying live sets, DICE continues to carve out their place in the music scene, inviting fans new and old to join them on their exhilarating journey. Midnight Zoo isn’t just an album; it’s an invitation to experience the essence of DICE, a band that’s just getting started.
In just one year, DICE has experienced remarkable growth and expanding reach across streaming platforms and social media. From January 2023 to January 2024, the band saw over a 51% increase in streaming on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Pandora, and Deezer, with Spotify followers growing by 77% and their total audience on social media platforms surging by 169%. They have received extensive support from Spotify, featuring on numerous playlists such as New Music Friday, Local Noise, Indie Arrivals, Local List, and Rock Out, as well as international playlists. Apple Music also crowned them as one of the ‘UP NEXT’ 2023 feature artists, with significant features in playlists like New Music Daily, The New Rock, and Heaps Indie.
Their debut album, Midnight Zoo, was named Triple J Feature Album in August, with the single ‘Pieces’ premiering globally on Zane Lowe’s Apple Radio. In 2023, DICE became the most played artist on triple j Unearthed, with ‘Quick to Judge’ topping the NACC charts in the US and becoming the most played track on Triple J for two weeks in May. On the touring front, DICE increased national ticket sales by over 68% during their recent ‘Quick To Judge’ national tour, with their second national tour raking in 39% more tickets compared to their debut, which sold out three months in advance.
