Stacking Chairs

"Stacking Chairs"
Single by Middle Kids
from the album Today We're the Greatest
Released	5 March 2021
Label	Middle Kids, UMA
Songwriters	Hannah Joy, Tim Fritz
Producer	Lars Stalfors
Middle Kids singles chronology
"Cellophane (Brain)" (2025) "Stacking Chairs" (2021) "Today We're the Greatest" (2025)

"Stacking Chairs" is a song by Australian group Middle Kids released on 5 March 2021 as the fourth single from the group's second studio album, Today We're the Greatest .

In a statement, Hannah Joy said the song is a reflection on marriage to bandmate Tim Fitz, saying, "Going on the journey of marriage with Tim has been profound. It is very liberating having someone see you in your entirety and stay. Tim embodies that kind of 'stacking chairs' love – he's not just about the party. He's around afterward when I'm tired and ugly and loves me in those moments." ^{[1] [2]}

The W.A.M. Bleakley directed music video was released in August 2021. ^[3]

The song polled at number 39 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2021. The song was certified gold in Australia in 2025.

Reception

In an album review, Sose Fuamoli from Double J called it the "candid and intimate highlight" of the album, saying "The single is classic Middle Kids; it's everything we know and love about the Sydney band. Vivid strokes of melody are painted beautifully as Hannah Joy's candid and intimate lyricism shines." ^[4]

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [5]	Gold	35,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Listen to Middle Kids' Powerful New Single "Stacking Chairs"". Music Feeds . 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
2. "Middle Kids release new song "Stacking Chairs"; 'Today We're The Greatest' out March 19". Domino Music. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
3. "Middle Kids share music video for "Stacking Chairs"". NME . 19 August 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
4. ""Stacking Chairs" is a candid and intimate highlight of Middle Kids' new LP". Double J . 26 March 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
5. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.