Asia stops also announced today – ​ include Bangkok, Manila, and Taipei

Frontier Touring and AEG Presents are thrilled to welcome back iconic artist group XG (Xtraordinary Genes) to Australia this October for the XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE. ​

Last in Australia in 2025, the group returns this year in what will be their biggest shows in market to date. This will be XG’s second world tour, promoting their first full album THE CORE – ​ 核 with performances showcasing their signature styles, high-energy performances, powerful vocals, sleek choreography and their growth as a global act. ​

The group will visit Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Monday 12 October and Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney on Wednesday 14^th October. Frontier Members can access their presale from 12pm local time on Wednesday 6 May, before tickets go on sale Thursday 7 May from 1pm local time. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/xg.

Since their last visit, XG made their Coachella debut in 2025. As the only Japanese artist to perform that year, the group closed out the Sahara stage across both weekends, delivering electrifying performances. Their impressive stage presence and live vocals further cemented their global status. ​

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE celebrates the group’s first full-length album THE CORE – 核, released this January to praise from fans and critics alike. Kicking off the tour in February to massive demand, with multiple sold out shows across their home of Japan in Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and more, Aussie Alphaz can now expect to hear the group’s biggest hits and latest tracks live this October, with the show featuring performances of ‘LEFT RIGHT’, ‘WOKE UP’ and new songs – ‘HYPNOTIZE’ and ‘ROCK THE BOAT’ plus many more.

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN ASIA & AUSTRALIA
​Bangkok 19 July (Sun) ​ IMPACT Arena
​Manila ​ 22 July (Wed) ​ SM Mall of Asia Arena
​Melbourne 12 October (Mon) Rod Laver Arena
​Sydney 14 October (Wed) Qudos Bank Arena
​Taipei ​ 17 October (Sat) Taipei Arena ​

And more coming soon…

XG
​XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE
​OCTOBER 2026
​Presented by Frontier Touring and AEG Presents

ALPHAZ ANNUAL PREMIUM/STANDARD・MONTHLY PAID MEMBERS PRESALE ​ ​
​Begins: Monday 4 May (11am local time)
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ALL ALPHAZ MEMBERS (INCLUDING FREE MEMBERS) PRESALE ​
​Begins: Tuesday 5 May (11am local time)
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FRONTIER PRESALE
​Begins: Wednesday 6 May (12pm local time)
​via frontiertouring.com/xg ​

TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Thursday 7 May (1pm local time)

ALL SHOWS ALL AGES

Monday 12 October
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
​Lic. All Ages ​
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Wednesday 14 October
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
​Lic. All Ages ​
​ticketek.com.au

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

FOLLOW XG:
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Multi-platinum US singer/songwriter Stephen Sanchez today announces he will bring The Lover Down Under Tour to Australia and New Zealand this July.

On his anticipated return, and after selling out and adding shows on his 2024 visit to satisfy demand, Stephen Sanchez will play theatre venues to all ages crowds*. Fans should prepare to fall in love all over again, as Stephen delivers his captivating show, timeless sound and heart-on-sleeve storytelling to audiences nationwide.

Earlier this month, Stephen Sanchez stepped onto one of music’s most legendary stages when he made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. With his vintage-leaning sound, swooning melodies, and unmistakable nods to 50s and 60s influences, Sanchez was right at home under the Opry lights – bridging eras in a way few modern artists can.

With just-released single ‘CHUCK THE MONEY’, Stephen Sanchez continues his incredible trajectory, further expanding his sonic universe that feels rooted in the past while always looking toward the future. Bolstered by a flourish of trumpets, Stephen urges listeners to shift their priorities from material things to true, powerful connection.

His highly anticipated sophomore album Love, Love, Love (out 8 May) sheds the character artifice and swoony, reverbed 50s/60s grooves of his debut record in lieu of bold, technicolour pop songs that still carry the lineage of his classic roots while stepping confidently into a vivid, modern new era. Across eleven tracks, Stephen muses about love in its many forms – partners, friends, neighbours, and even strangers. He shares, “This record is inspired by the love I’ve been lucky enough to receive, the love I sometimes struggle to give to others, and my desire to see people come together. To quote the title track, ‘it’s just what the world needs!’”

Stephen Sanchez has materialised at the forefront of popular culture with a sound that’s as timeless as it is necessary for the times. It’s easy to sway into the embrace of his breezy baritone stylings, warm guitar phrasing, and untouchable charisma.

Barely in his twenties, the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer has already enchanted audiences around the world. The release of his debut album Angel Face and global hit ‘Until I Found You’ saw the world embrace the swoon-worthy artist, with the track going multi-platinum, vaulting into the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100, and generating over 2 billion streams.

This Australian and New Zealand return promises more than just a concert—it’s an experience. Expect sweeping melodies, cinematic moments, and the kind of raw, emotional performance that turns first-time listeners into lifelong fans. Whether you’ve been there since the beginning or only just discovered his music, this is your chance to witness an artist who’s redefining modern romance in real time.
​

Love, Love, Love is out 8 May. Pre-Order/Pre-Save the new record HERE

*All shows except Perth are all ages.

STEPHEN SANCHEZ
​THE LOVER DOWN UNDER AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
​JULY 2026
​Presented by Frontier Touring ​
​

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRESALE
​via frontiertouring.com/stephensanchez
​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 23 April, 11am (local)
​or until presale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
​Begins: Friday 24 April, 12 noon (local)

SATURDAY 11 JULY
​Christchurch Town Hall | Christchurch NZ (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.co.nz

SUNDAY 12 JULY
​Auckland Town Hall | Auckland NZ (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.co.nz

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
​The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane QLD (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.com.au

SATURDAY 18 JULY
​Hordern Pavilion | Sydney NSW (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketek.com.au

TUESDAY 21 JULY
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne VIC (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.com.au

SATURDAY 25 JULY
​Thebarton Theatre | Adelaide SA (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.com.au

TUESDAY 28 JULY
​ICF: WAREHOUSE | Perth WA (18+)
​eventbrite.com.au

FOLLOW STEPHEN SANCHEZ

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MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce Australian indie-rock stalwarts The Temper Trap will embark on their highly anticipated national tour across September-October 2026.

Having just announced their new album Sungazer – dropping 10 July – the tour celebrates the band’s first full-length project in ten years, as they return with an explosive, anthemic sound and more confident than ever before.

The Temper Trap will kick off the tour at Forum Melbourne on Friday 11 September before heading to Brisbane for a set at Night At The Parkland on Saturday 12 September. The band head to Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide on Wednesday 16 September before a performance at Night At The Barracks, Sydney on Friday 18 September and rounding out with a final show at ICF:Warehouse, Perth on Friday 9 October.

Frontier Members can access their presale on Thursday 16 April from 10am local time, before tickets go on sale from 11am local time on Friday 17 April. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/thetempertrap.

Watch: The Temper Trap – Sungazer

A special release in the band’s career, Sungazer reflects nearly two decades of evolution, blending The Temper Trap’s signature sound with fresh experimentation. Tracks like ‘Lucky Dimes’ and ‘Giving Up Air’ showcase a shift toward electronic textures and dancefloor energy, while title track ‘Into the Wild’ balances introspection with powerful crescendos. The album veers from yearning intimacy to full-throttle catharsis, from guitar-riffing indie tunes to heavy electronica, all anchored in Dougy’s expansive, instantly recognisable voice.

The Temper Trap will hit the road in 2026 in a monumental way, having last toured their home country in 2025 with a series of intimate East Coast headline shows. Recently announced to support UK rockers Muse on their North American tour, as well as a definitive return to US shores alongside festival sets at Outside Lands (San Francisco) and Summerfest (Milwaukee) sharing the stage with the likes of The Strokes, ​ Rüfüs Du Sol and Charli XCX, the band will share Sungazer with fans across the globe and close to home for the very first time. ​

Watch: The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition

Rising to global attention with their 2008 UK Top Ten debut single ‘Sweet Disposition’, the Melbourne locals quickly built an international following through their soaring vocals, reverb-heavy guitars, and anthemic choruses. Drawing from their debut album Conditions (2009) , the album achieved multi-platinum success in Australia and gold status in the UK, followed by The Temper Trap (2012) and Thick As Thieves (2016). One of the most sought-after bands to come out of Australia, they’ve accumulated billions of streams, won multiple ARIA Awards, and gained recognition from major global stages and tastemakers, with ‘Sweet Disposition’ cementing itself firmly in Australian music history.

Now, nearly twenty years after their breakthrough, The Temper Trap continue to evolve while staying true to their emotional core. With new music, collaborations, and now a national headline tour all in 2026, these unmissable live shows represent both a reinvention and a reaffirmation of what has made their music resonate: a powerful blend of personal vulnerability and communal, uplifting sound. ​

THE TEMPER TRAP ​
​AUSTRALIAN TOUR ​
​SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2026 ​
​Presented by MG Live and Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE ​
​via frontiertouring.com/thetempertrap ​
​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 16 April (10am local) ​ ​
​or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE ​
​Begins: Friday 17 April (11am local time)

Friday 11 September ​
​Forum Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC ​
​18+ ​ ​
​ticketek.com.au ​

*Saturday 12 September ​
​Night At The Parkland | Brisbane, QLD ​
​Lic. All Ages ​ ​
​nightattheparkland.com.au

Wednesday 16 September ​
​Hindley Street Music Hall | Adelaide, SA ​
​18+ ​
​moshtix.com.au

*Friday 18 September ​
​Night At The Barracks | Sydney, NSW ​
​Lic. All Ages
​nightatthebarracks.com.au

*Friday 9 October ​
​ICF:Warehouse | Perth, WA ​
​18+ ​
​icfpresents.com.au

*Not a MG Live/Frontier Touring show

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

FOLLOW THE TEMPER TRAP: ​
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Lismore-based media puzzle share their latest album New Racehorse, a 12-track collection that  is a surreal commentary on modern existence: technology, love, death, responsibility, and ego, out today via Impressed Records. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY + APPLE + MORE.

Marking their fourth album, New Racehorse signifies a rebirth for the band. Since first emerging in 2023, they quickly made name for themselves for their drum machine-riddled, scuzzy post-punk sound, with Pitchfork firmly praising their last project Intermission as “uncanny creativity that egg-punk weirdos love to tout, residing somewhere between Suicide’s dark melodies and Uranium Club’s remote eccentricities”. Now with New Racehorse, they have ushered in a new phase, with a focus on experimentation and building outwards from their trademark sonically distorted sound, bringing eccentric samples and dynamic pace.

In a succession of releases, the record brings together singles ‘Knowledge’ and ‘More Horse, Less Code’, and welcomes ten new tracks, all written and recorded independently over the past year in a place of creative growth with emphasis on collaboration – “Instinct over Algorithm. Feeling over System. Body over Machine. Equine Finality.”

Drawing the album’s title from the track ‘Equine End of Life’ with the lyric “Drug me up, and put me down. There’s a New Racehorse in town” representing the death of the old media puzzle, lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Peters paints the picture of the record’s production process – one that steps back, takes the opportunity to experiment and makes an intentional shift.

Across the album, we hear moments like ‘New Pet’, ‘Out Of the Rain’, ‘I Don’t Care’, ‘Tea Time’ capture a sense of disorientation and hypnosis where larger forces dominate, before moving motions in the second half of the record, with tracks including ‘See You There’, ‘My Age, In Minutes And Seconds’, ‘Don’t Know You’, ‘Equine End Of Life’, ‘Robotic Love’ and ‘Outro’ offering up a reflective palette cleanser.

New Racehorse is an album grounded in reinvention and driven by curiosity. Taking their name from a 2002 Melbourne Cup-winning Irish racehorse, media puzzle is a Lismore-based band fronted by Tom Peter (lead vocals/guitar) with support from Kellie Eden (synth/trumpet), Eden Yeigh (guitar), Oliver Clarke (drums) and Solomon Jones (bass), who after a year of recording and touring with showcases at SXSW Sydney to stages with Ty Segall, Regurgitator and more, have stepped fully into their sound.

Focused and refined, New Racehorse is a bold departure from media puzzle‘s previous catalogue, once a model of fuzzy scuzz-pop, to now an otherworldly post-punk entity.

New Racehorse is out now via Impressed Records, buy/stream here.

TRACKLIST
Knowledge
New Pet
Out Of The Rain
I Don’t Care!
More Horse, Less Code
Tea Time
My Age, In Minutes And Seconds
Don’t Know You
See You There
Equine End of Life
Dead Dog!
Outro

TOUR DATES
Fri 24 Apr – The Tivoli – Meanjin/Brisbane*
Sat 24 Apr – Princess Theatre – Meanjin/Brisbane*
Fri May 1 – Liberty Hall – Gadigal/Sydney*
Sat May 2 – Keystone 1889 – Wiradjuri/Bathurst*

*supporting Regurgitator

Stay connected with media puzzle:
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Embracing a vibrant new chapter of music, legendary NZ producer and artist SOLA ROSA presents his highly anticipated new project, IN THE MIDS. Created meticulously between Melbourne and Auckland, the album features some of SOLA ROSA’s most striking material yet, redefining his artistry and demonstrating new sonic potential still to be explored.

Featuring singles ‘Jupiter (ft. Iva Lamkum)’, ‘Losing Time (ft. Muroki)’ and the dynamic ‘Like A Light In The Dark (ft. BRŪDE)’, the record is a love letter to the mix of genres that has become the blueprint for his signature style of production and arrangement. 

Upon a foundation of electronic patterns exists delicate shades of R&B, insatiable funk, compelling rhythms and attitude that is bolstered by the presence of a masterfully-curated cast of guest vocalists. 

In addition to Iva Lamkum, Muroki and BRŪDE, the listener is able to lose themselves in different moments of  IN THE MIDS where artists including Akosia (‘No Time For Love’), Blush’ko (‘We Try and We Lose’), Wallace (‘How Do You’) and Wilson Blackley (‘Dangerous’) take centrestage.

“This album began like all my others — I’d make a bunch of beats and see what stuck — but at first, I had no clear vision. I was still thinking in terms of a live band setup, and everything felt a bit rigid, too many rules. Then, during one of the final lockdowns in NZ, I watched a short video of renowned producer Decap saying, “just try and make a beat a day without judgement.” I gave it a go, and it was liberating — it brought real joy back into making music. Suddenly, it was okay to explore ideas that in the past might have felt outside my wheelhouse. After a few days, the music started pouring out in unexpected and fascinating directions. That’s how most of this album came together.

Once that approach became my norm, I had a much clearer sense of the sound I wanted — more dancefloor-friendly, heavy grooves, layered synths and arpeggiated textures, programmed beats, and strong vocal contributions. There’s still a signature Sola Rosa touch in there, with a mix of tempos, subtle and punchy, but ultimately this became an album focused on my production style rather than a live-band framework. Influences from the dance music I’d been DJing and listening to heavily at the time naturally crept in, shaping the direction of the beats and the overall energy. While some key players still feature, this is very much me as a producer exploring new terrain.”  SOLA ROSA

Across SOLA ROSA’s lauded career, the producer has cultivated a global fanbase courtesy of impressive releases and appearances on stages throughout North America, the UK and Europe. 

He has performed at festivals including Secret Garden Party (UK), WOMAD (NZ), Kendall Calling (UK), Green Man (UK) and Shambala (UK); while previous collaborations with artists including TALL BLACK GUY, DJ VADIM and HERMITUDE have further established SOLA ROSA as one of the best to come out of Aotearoa, with over 65 million streams to his name.

PRAISE

“Andrew Spraggon reaches for the big time”

MOJO (‘Chasing The Sun’, 2020) ★★★★

“..blooms with sensuality and sass”

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE (‘Low & behold, High & Beyond’, 2012)

“Low And Behold is fresh and funky”

NZ HERALD (‘Low & behold, High & Beyond’, 2012) ★★★★

“Melodic Soul Poetry”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (‘Get It Together’, 2010) ★★★★

With IN THE MIDS out now, SOLA ROSA will be touring the record throughout Aotearoa this coming May & June.

SOLA ROSA ‘IN THE MIDS’ AOTEAROA TOUR DATES

Tickets via solarosa.com

Friday 22 May Double Whammy TĀMAKI MAKAURAU / AUCKLAND

Saturday 23 May Puketapu Community Hall HERETAUNGA / HAWKES BAY

Friday 29 May DeVille WHAKATŪ / NELSON

Saturday 30 May Hide ŌTAUTAHI / CHRISTCHURCH

Friday 5 June The Mayfair NGĀMOTU / NEW PLYMOUTH

Saturday 6 June San Fran PŌNEKE / WELLINGTON

SOLA ROSA: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube 

Legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait today announce they will return to stages around the country this July, to celebrate the 30^th Anniversary of their iconic 1996 album Ivy & the big apples.

Kicking off on Saturday 4 July at Brisbane’s The Tivoli, the band will head through Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney delivering their epic live show to fans nationwide. Iconic special guests Custard, Magic Dirt, The Meanies and Tumbleweed will join the party on select dates, as emerging Melbourne rockers The Gnomes warm audiences at all shows. ​

Frontier members can access presale tickets from 12 noon (local time) on Thursday 16 April, before tickets go on sale at 1pm (local time) on Friday 17 April.

For tickets and further information, head to frontiertouring.com/spiderbait

Widely regarded as a defining moment in Australian alternative rock, Spiderbait’s third studio album, Ivy & the big apples, marked a major breakthrough for the band, showcasing a bold shift toward a more polished yet still energetic sound. The record debuted in the ARIA Top 3, went Double Platinum, and stayed in the Top 50 for nearly a year — a testament to its enduring impact and the strength of singles like ‘Calypso’ and ‘Hot Water & Milk’.

Featuring standout track ‘Buy Me A Pony’, which became the first Australian song to take the crown in triple j’s prestigious Hottest 100, the record captured the raw, youthful spirit of the time while pushing the boundaries of the local music scene. A fearless mix of punk, pop and alternative rock, the album cemented Spiderbait as one of Australia’s most important bands of the 90’s.

Out on July 3, Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Edition LP celebrates this cultural touchstone. Reissued on vinyl to mark the moment, this is an essential piece of Australian music history, ready to be rediscovered. Pre-order it now.

The story of Spiderbait is an unlikely but heart-warming one – three friends from a small Australian country town taking on the music scene, and emerging triumphantly thirty years later, friendship intact, and now one of the biggest and best rock bands on the national landscape

Australian rock ‘n roll royalty, and with a catalogue of music that’s distinctive and uncompromising, Spiderbait’s anticipated Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Tour will see the band playing songs from their seminal album plus favourites from their extensive catalogue – Don’t miss out!
​

With special guests…

CUSTARD (Brisbane)
​Local indie rockers Custard are known for their witty lyrics and distinctive, understated sound, led by singer-songwriter David McCormack. Emerging in the 1990s, they became a cult favourite for their clever, often humorous take on everyday life.

MAGIC DIRT (Melbourne)
​Multi-ARIA Award nominated Magic Dirt are renowned for their gritty guitar sound and the distinctive vocals of frontwoman Adalita. They gained a strong following for their raw, emotive style and remain an influential presence in Australia’s rock scene.
​
​THE MEANIES (Perth + Adelaide)
​Seminal Melbourne punk rockers, The Meanies are renowned for their high-energy performances and irreverent style. Since the late 1980s, they have influenced the Australian punk scene with their frantic power-pop riffs, short sharp songs, raw sound and confrontational stage presence.

TUMBLEWEED (Sydney)
​Australia’s homegrown stoner rock heavyweights. Tumbleweed have built a reputation on hypnotic riffs, loose-limbed swagger, and a live show that feels like it might levitate at any moment. Riding the 90s on a wave of fuzz, feedback and sun-bleached psychedelia, they weren’t just part of the scene, they helped define it.

THE GNOMES (All shows)
​Hailing from Melbourne, The Gnomes deliver a feral, hook-heavy take on ‘60s beat, garage and power pop. With a cult following, they’ve built a reputation for chaotic live shows and a distinctly DIY approach to music.

Spiderbait’s Ivy & the big apples 30^th Anniversary Edition LP is out July 3 – Pre-order it HERE

SPIDERBAIT
​IVY & THE BIG APPLES 30^TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
​JULY 2026
​WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CUSTARD, MAGIC DIRT, THE MEANIES, TUMBLEWEED (SELECT SHOWS ONLY) + THE GNOMES (PLAYING ALL SHOWS)
​Presented by Frontier Touring ​
​
​FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
​via frontiertouring.com/spiderbait
​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 16 April (12 noon local)
​or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Friday 17 April (1pm local)

Saturday 4 July
​With special guests Custard + The Gnomes
​The Tivoli | Brisbane QLD (18+)
​ticketmaster.com.au

FRIDAY 24 JULY
​With special guests Magic Dirt + The Gnomes
​Forum | Melbourne VIC (18+)
​ticketek.com.au

SATURDAY 25 JULY
​With special guests The Meanies + The Gnomes
​Hindley Street Music Hall | Adelaide SA (Lic. All Ages)
​moshtix.com.au

FRIDAY 31 JULY
​With special guests Tumbleweed + The Gnomes
​Enmore Theatre | Sydney NSW (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketek.com.au

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new album Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
digital album 1st May
vinyl 29th May
UK and European tour May/June

“Expect lightning-fast tempos, razor-sharp riffs, pulsating drums, and captivating melodies.” Under The Radar

“Real Farmer have paved the way for what modern punk can be.” Indie Is Not A Genre

“A sonic punch to the solar plexus.” God Is In The TV

Groningen-based punk four-piece Real Farmer are closing in on the release of their second album with new single I.D.K.T.S (I Don’t Know This Song) out now through Strap Originals (following BBC 6 Music Huw Stephens premiere). You can watch the video here and pre-order the album here.

For the experimental DIY video, the band teamed up with director Héctor Garcia Martin, who set out to reflect the deeply psychological nature of the song with his dynamic camera work. “What was most enjoyable for me about this shoot was that I felt among friends. It was just me and the three people in the video so I was able to be more immersive and empathetic in portraying the human story,” says Héctor.

I.D.K.T.S (I Don’t Know This Song) is the fifth track to be released as a single from their second album Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right, which is out digitally 1st May and on vinyl 29th May. It follows Missing Link (the thrashy call to arms), Run By Animals (a moving dream pop hymn), Heart Out (60s beat meets proto punk) and Sob Story (a pithy rabble rouser).

Real Farmer recorded the new album with audio engineer Niek van den Driesschen (Iguana Death Cult, Rats on Rafts) at Far Out Sound Studios in Rotterdam’s Coolhaven district. It was mastered by Mikey Young (Amyl and the Sniffers, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard).

Radio spins for the singles have come in from BBC 6 Music’s Huw Stephens, Craig Charles, Steve Lamacq and Apple Music 1’s Matt Wilkinson. And So Young, God Is In The TV, Indie Is Not A Genre and Pan m 360 have all lent their support in the press.

With Peter Doherty, Protomartyr, Babyshambles, Pitchfork Paris and Primavera supports or festivals in the bag over the past 12 months, Real Farmer are set for a 23-date tour of Europe and then the UK. The dates are as follows:

May
07 – Köln, Bumann & SOHN
08 – Horst, Nikspack Festival
09 – Amsterdam, OCCII
11 – Berlin, Schokoladen
12 – Hamburg, MS Stubnitz
14 – Basel, Hirscheneck
15 – Bern, ISC
20 – Marseille, L’intermédiaire
22 – Biel/Bienne, Chrüsimüsi
29 – Utrecht, ACU
30 – Eindhoven, Skinfest

June
01 – Paris, Verte est la nuit
02 – Brighton, Prince Albert
03 – London, New River Studios
04 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
05 – Manchester, YES (basement)
06 – Newcastle, Marrapalooza
07 – Glasgow, The Hug & Pint
09 – Sheffield, Delicious Clam
10 – Oxford, Little Bully
11 – Nottingham, JT Soar
12 – Norwich, Norwich Arts Centre
13 – Southampton, Heartbreakers Bar

Real Farmer hail from the northern Dutch provinces of Friesland and Groningen, the birthplaces over the last sixty years or so of a lot of smart, independent and rough-edged rock music. Real Farmer have always channelled this singular, often rebellious history. Just listen to their explosive early releases like their dark and personal debut album (Compare What’s There [2024]), or hear tell of the turbocharged shows in any dive that would take them. Their name, on the cover of Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, uses the Anarchist symbol.

“I grew up in a place where I had to bite back a lot, so I’ve become really good saying ‘fuck you!’ says frontman Jeroen Klootsema. “But I think when it comes to the bigger collective picture, it takes more than just one person kicking at things. It also requires knowing what you’re doing it for. I’m constantly reframing that on this album: what do I believe? What is anarchy to me? What is a community to me? In these songs, we’re collectively trying to re-examine all those things as a band.”

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