6 Gigs To Catch In February Around Oz
By Riki Wells.
You’ve had a month off, now it’s time to get back to business; the business of getting down.
Perhaps the silly season took a toll on your judiciousness, you probably don’t even know where to start when it comes to live music. Don't fret, it’s just your luck that the best shows of the month are helpfully listed below.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Landing on Australian shores to primarily hit the festival circuit, Unknown Mortal Orchestra is set to grace our ears with their new album ‘V’, hitting multiple sideshows across the country. Renowned for being an auteur of indie rock, primary member of UMO Ruban Nielson’s compositions are sonically bursting, like perfectly ripe fruit, and UMO’s live shows follow suit, bright lights and pulsing beats.
Queens Of The Stone Age Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Appearing in Australia for the first time since 2018, Queens of the Stone Age have had a rough run. Lead Singer Josh Homme has battled Cancer, Divorce and the unfortunate passing of former band member Mark Lanegan. Despite the taxing circumstances, the band has produced, arguably, one of their strongest albums since 2007’s Era Vulgaris. Hitting up every major city, these shows are going to hit like a confusingly pleasurable smack in the face.
Dinosaur Jr Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Ferociously devoted to their sound, Dinosaur Jr. are taking on some of the country's best venues this month. Joined by the criminally underrated Australian trio Stepmother, these shows are expected to be tight and hard hitting, quashing the cravings you noise-heads have been waiting so patiently to be quenched.
Royel Otis Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Sydney born and bred duo, Royel Otis, are never ones to shy away from a good time. Coinciding with the release of their anticipated debut studio album, Pratts and Pain, due on February 16th, the team are going on the road on home shores. After a highly successful European tour last year, and upcoming US tour, the boys are certified worldwide. The duo have put in the hard yards, and it’s paid off, their sonically explosive, ever-satisfying tracks aren’t something you want to miss.
Pond Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Off the back of 2021’s ‘9’, psych-rock outfit Pond bring their sound back to Australian stages. Their addictively pervasive sound promises that any show you attend of theirs will go down as a classic. Touring the whole country, including their lesser reached hometown Perth, the band are notably playing at MONA Foma, the counterpart of renowned Dark MOFO, joining aforementioned Queens of the Stone Age.
DZ Deathrays Feb 2nd @ Eureka Band Room, Geelong
Keeping punk fun, treasured punk trio DZ Deathrays have chosen Geelong as the site for their final headline show before jetting off for an extensive tour of Canada. Whether you’re a fan of punk, or just a fan of a good time, the show promises both. If you’re in the area, you really should head on down.
