THE RUBENS RELEASE FINAL ALBUM TEASER 'MUDDY EVIL PAIN' ANNOUNCE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS FOR REGIONAL NSW + FOURTH ALBUM 0202 - OUT FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2021

The Rubens have gifted fans with ‘Muddy Evil Pain’, the final taste of their forthcoming album 0202 ahead of its release on Friday 12 February. To celebrate their fourth LP, the band have also announced their 0202 Album Launch Series – a 6-date run of regional NSW. The run of shows will kick off in Bathurst on Thurs Feb 4, followed by Morton (Fri Feb 5), Tamworth (Thurs Feb 11), Dubbo (Fri Feb 12), Port Macquarie (Sat Feb 13) before finishing in Thirroul on Fri Feb 20.

LISTEN: The Rubens – ‘Muddy Evil Pain’

‘Muddy Evil Pain’ is an exciting final glimpse into 0202 – an album that sees the band in the driver’s seat, brimming with big ideas, clever production and their most assured sound to date. With 0202 the band have fully transformed into an alt-rock/pop powerhouse and self-produced an album that will have people re-evaluating what they thought they knew about The Rubens.

“’Muddy Evil Pain’ is a good indicator as to how we’ve grown as a band sonically. It’s essentially a folk-gospel song blended with heavily distorted pulsing synths, something we never would have considered doing on our first record but now comes naturally. It’s got so much energy, one we can’t wait to play live.” – The Rubens

An exclusive pre-sale for the 0202 Album Launch Series shows will be made accessible from noon AEDT on Friday 29 January for fans who purchase a $9.99 bundle HERE, which includes a digital download of 0202 and a signed poster. Bundles are available to purchase from now until Fri 29 Jan, 8.00am AEDT (or until allocation has been exhausted). Fans who take up this option will receive their pre-sale ticket link on Fri 29 Jan at midday. General Public tickets going on sale at 8.00am AEDT on Monday 1 February via the band’s website HERE

Cementing their status as a band that continues to evolve as songwriters and push the boundaries of alternative rock/pop, new album 0202 – featuring hits ‘Live In Life’, ‘Time Of My Life’, ‘Heavy Weather’ & current single ‘Masterpiece’,– is a forward-thinking album for a backward year, and an exciting new chapter for The Rubens celebrating the five-piece at their creative peak.

A huge testament to their unwavering talent and ability to constantly reinvent themselves, 0202 marks the start of yet another exciting chapter for the band. “We’re so bloody proud of this album and the way we created it, and we can’t believe how lucky we are to have made it this far. Thanks to all our fans for being there, we can’t wait for you to hear this one!”

Following the second postponement of the band’s ‘Live In Life’ tour due to COVID-19, their biggest headline tour to date, the tour was rebranded to the 0202 Album Tour. The new dates, taking place from April – June, 2021, will see the NSW band play metro cities for the first time since their 2018 LO LA RU album shows as well as regional venues across the 24-date run.

0202
The Rubens
Album out Friday 12 February
through Ivy League Records
Available to pre-order here

0202 tracklisting:
1. Masterpiece
2. Heavy Weather
3. Live In Life
4. Time Of My Life
5. Thank You
6. Muddy Evil Pain
7. Holiday
8. Explosions
9. State Of My Mind
10. Apple
11. Back To Back
12. Party

THE RUBENS
0202 ALBUM TOUR 2021
For more details, head to therubensmusic.com

Thu-Feb-04-21 – Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre – Bathurst, NSW
Fri-Feb-05-21 – The Barn On The Ridge – Morton, NSW
Thu-Feb-11-21 – Tamworth Town Hall – Tamworth, NSW
Fri-Feb-12-21 – Dubbo Convention Centre – Dubbo, NSW
Sat-Feb-13-21 – Port Macquarie Glasshouse – Port Macquarie, NSW
Sat-Feb-20-21 – Anita’s Theatre – Thirroul, NSW

THE RUBENS
0202 ALBUM TOUR 2021
Supported by Alice Ivy
For more details, head to therubensmusic.com

Sat-Apr-03-21 – Crooked River Winery – Gerringong, NSW
Thu-Apr-08-21 – Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane, QLD
Fri-Apr-09-21- Moncrieff Entertainment – Bundaberg, QLD
Sat-Apr-10-21 – Highfields Tavern – Toowoomba, QLD
Fri-Apr-16-21 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney, NSW
Sat-Apr-17-21 – Bar On The Hill – Newcastle, NSW
Wed-Apr-28-21 – Riverlinks Westside – Shepparton, VIC
Fri-Apr-30-21 – Forum – Melbourne, VIC
Wed-May-05-21 – Whitestar Hotel – Albany, WA
Thu-May-06-21 – The River – Margaret River, WA
Fri-May-07-21 – Freo Social – Fremantle, WA
Sun-May-09-21 – Wintersun Hotel – Bluff Point, WA
Fri-May-14-21 – The Gap View Hotel – Alice Springs, NT
Thu-May-20-21 – Altar Bar – Hobart, TAS
Fri-May-21-21 – Altar Bar – Hobart, TAS
Sat-May-22-21 – Saloon Bar – Launceston, TAS
Sun-May-23-21 – Forth Pub – Forth, TAS
Wed-May-26-21 – The Leichardt Hotel – Rockhampton, QLD
Thu-May-27-21 – Seabreeze – Mackay, QLD
Fri-May-28-21 – Otherwise Bar – Townsville, QLD
Sat-May-29-21 – Tanks Arts Centre – Cairns, QLD
Wed-Jun-09-21 – Beer Deluxe – Albury, NSW
Thu-Jun-10-21 – The Whalers Hotel – Warrnambool, VIC
Fri-Jun-11-21 – Torquay Hotel – Torquay, VIC

The Rubens have done their best to honour the re-routing. Fans in Adelaide, Canberra & Bendigo – watch this space, more news to come!

The Rubens understand that it’s an extremely tough time for fans. For anyone who has previously bought tickets and wish to know their ticketing options, all ticketing & information can be found at therubensmusic.com