Experiencing Feelings of Joy
| Experiencing Feelings of Joy | ||||
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| Released | 8 May 2026 | |||
| Length | 40:49 | |||
| Label | Amplifire | |||
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| Singles from Experiencing Feelings of Joy | ||||
Experiencing Feelings of Joy is the fifth studio album by the Australian indie pop band the Jungle Giants. The album was announced in March 2026 and released on 8 May 2026 through Amplifire Music.[4]
Singles
The album's lead single, "Tell Me How It Feels" was released on 20 February 2026. Upon release, writer Sam Hales said "'Tell Me How It Feels' brought me back to my first days with music, and naturally my single mother, who did everything she could to support me. She's a badass, and a punk when it comes to love, so it felt really special to bring her into this album, in the same way that she brought me into music."[1]
"Is It Love?" was released on 20 March 2026 as the album's second single. Chris Salce from Acid Stag said "'Is It Love?' captures the journey we've all faced within a new relationship, those feelings of confusion and excitement, all set to a trademark uplifting soundscape that carries optimism and wonder throughout."[2]
"A Moment Like That" was released on 17 April 2026. Hales said "It's me backing myself, being in myself again and feeling confident".[3]
Tour
Alongside the album's announcement, the band additionally revealed that they would be embarking on an Australian and New Zealand tour, commencing in June 2026.[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Sam Hales, except "Tell Me How It Feels" (written by Hales and Cesira Aitken).
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Tell Me How It Feels" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "A Moment Like That" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Where Can I Put All My Love" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "All the Time in the World" | 5:12 |
| 5. | "How Can I Replace You" | 4:34 |
| 6. | "In a Nice Way" | 4:09 |
| 7. | "Are You Seeing Anyone?" | 4:38 |
| 8. | "Lovesick" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Is It Love?" | 4:12 |
| 10. | "World's Getting Smaller" | 3:28 |
| Total length: | 40:49 | |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Tidal.[5]
The Jungle Giants
- Sam Hales – lead vocals, production, engineering
- Cesira Aitken – performance
- Keelan Bijker – performance
- Andrew Dooris – performance
Additional contributors
- Michael Belsar – production, engineering
- Konstantin Kersting – mixing, additional production and engineering on "Where Can I Put All My Love"
- Leon Zervos – mastering
- Shaan Ramaprasad – string production, string engineering
- Running Touch – vocal engineering
- Mimi Versace – violin on "Where Can I Put All My Love"
- Sophie Ellis – viola on "Where Can I Put All My Love"
- Emma Hales – cello on "Where Can I Put All My Love"
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 3 |
References
- 1 2 "The Jungle Giants Share Cathartic Comeback Single "Tell Me How It Feels"". Rolling Stone Australia. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- 1 2 "The Jungle Giants – Is It Love?". Acid Stag. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- 1 2 "The Jungle Giants Share New Single Ahead of Album Release Next Month". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 "The Jungle Giants Announce First Album in Five Years and AU/NZ Tour Dates". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "Experiencing Feelings of Joy / The Jungle Giants / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.