Saturday March 29 sees the Australian release of the debut EP from New Zealand's four piece, Surf City. They're in Melbourne, Sydney this weekend playing shows.
Surf City first came in to existence when bored friends Davin Stoddard and Josh Kennedy met at a party in Mt Roskill in 2004. Tired of the heavy avant-garde music that was prolific at the time Stoddard and Kennedy teamed up with Josh’s brother Jamie and Logan Collins to form the band. Originally called The Fibs and then Kill Surf City their fascination with fast guitar pop and the early 80’s sound of Dunedin soon saw them develop their own unique and catchy sound. They recently shortened their name to just Surf City.
Following several tours of New Zealand, a couple of trips to Australia, numerous day jobs and flat evections Surf City are to release their debut self titled EP in Australia. Following the NZ release last year, Surf City were nominated for ‘rock song of the year’ at the b-net NZ music awards. They also won a local Burger Fuel NZ music competition essentially labeling them the most exciting band in the land. They’ve played shows with Dinosaur Jr, Shy Child, Battles, Interpol, Dead C and Broken Social Scene.
Friday March 21
Ding Dong Lounge (MELBOURNE) w/ Plug in City and The Process
Saturday March 22
The Annandale (SYDNEY) w/ Blue Carousel, Flying Foxes, Tennis and The Small Hours
Sunday March 23
Beach Rd Hotel (SYDNEY) supporting Young and the Restless
Surf City S/T EP in stores Saturday March 29
www.myspace.com/killsurfcitygo
www.popfrenzy.com.au/artists/50:surf-city
anyone know the set times for Ding Dong tonight?
wasn't that interested when i saw them play but the ep is great!
These guys have made some great recordings. I like this song.
Back again next week!
Friday 10th September at Spectrum with the Laurels and Traps
Saturday 11th September at Newtown Workers Fitzroy with the Laurels and Milk Teddy
Should be ace.
Have a poster
Pretty sure I'ma coming
oh bugger it and it's clash with the ancients launch!
I like Surf City
good review here i reckon i'll check em out
i like. i'll be at the workers.
playing time for melbs?
Milk Teddy 8.50
Laurels 9.40
Surf city 10.30