Beloved Aussie folk rockers The Waifs are toasting to their 25th birthday in 2017 and they want to celebrate it with fans on a mammoth national tour this year.

And that's not all — the anniversary arrives with news that the band are releasing their newest studio record, Ironbark, a collection of 25 songs to celebrate a quarter-century in the music biz.

Due for release on 3 March, Ironbark sees The Waifs looking to their fans for inspiration — they've asked fans of the band to email in any stories or moments that the band have soundtracked in your life. If The Waifs' music has played a "significant part in any event or time in your life", email waifsstories@jarrahrecords.com so the band can weave your stories and anecdotes into songs on the upcoming tour.

The tour will kick off on 2 March — just a day before the new album drops — and carry on until 15 April over a huge 25 dates (of course). You can listen to the first song off Ironbark below called Song That Soothes.

The Music is proud to present The Waifs' 25th anniversary tour.