Armed with their unmistakable blend of punk-rock energy and reggae groove, Hightime have been a vibrant presence in the Australian music scene for nearly two decades — making friends, memories and a joyful mess across the country.
But on the eve of releasing their third record Thrive in 2020, the world shut down overnight. The chance to celebrate those songs on stage disappeared, and what followed was a long, unintended break. Still, for a band built on deep friendship, it was never going to be a final chapter — more of a pause.