A few weeks back we heard Dappled Cities newest single 'The Price'. And hell,
we liked it. Saying:
'The Price' is an epic, at least in intentions. Those dirty chugging guitar sounds that lead in the track are a red herring; the second it kicks in the track is swamped by swelling string and synth sounds over a typically Modest Mouse/Flaming Lips stomp. Tim Derricourt sings "And something should be holding us back / Something should be weighing us down". Ambition? Big ideas? Not this time. It's grand in scope and I tell you, it's quietly thrilling to see a band - one that champions 'pop' but still skirts the mainstream - attempting something this ambitious.
The bands ambitions don't just stop at the music. No sir, the band will attempt to tour the nation on the back of their new album
Zounds before it even comes out! If the band can make it through the first show at the Pelly Bar in Frankston - performing an album that isn't out yet - without getting glassed, the rest of the tour should be a sparkly breeze.
Joining Dappled on the tour will be Philadelphia Grand Jury and Yacht Club DJs. Both of whom are good. So you should definitely leave home early to get a car park and then mill around in the darkness up the back catching up with loved ones, self-concsiously tapping your foot and casting furtive glances at the bar staff but not confusing them with ruffle-haired band members tapping their free drink tokens on the bar. Unless of course you're taking these McDonalds-esque, asteriks "upgrade" purchases into consideration:
****As a super special offer punters will also have the chance to upgrade their ticket order to a DAPPLED DELUXE package (to be redeemed at the relevant show)which will include -
1 x ticket to the show
1 x limited edition digi-pack of the Zounds album (with fold out poster)
1 x tee shirt exclusively designed by Dave Rennick from the band (not available elsewhere)
I have it on good authority that Dave Rennick designs like a child.
When he's not dancing for them - WTF?
DAPPLED CITIES - 'WALL OF ZOUNDS' TOUR
THURSDAY 13 AUGUST – PELLY BAR, FRANKSTON
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au and all Oztix Outlets and from the bar at Pelly Bar-Pier Hotel or Phonecharge 03.9783 7311
FRIDAY 14 AUGUST – KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545 and New Generation
SATURDAY 15 AUGUST – CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.cornerhotel.com or Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 03.9427 9198
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST - REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
THURSDAY 20 AUGUST – CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST – ANU BAR, CANBERRA
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 and via ANU Ticketek Box Office – Level 1, Administration Office, Union Building (above the Bar).
SATURDAY 22 AUGUST – THE METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.metrotheatre.com.au or the Metro Theatre Box Office on 02.9550 3666
THURSDAY 27 AUGUST – GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from Hotel Great Northern Mon - Fri 9- 5PM (Jonson St, Byron Bay), on 6685 6454 and www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545.
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST – BON AMICI, TOOWOOMBA
Tickets: $18 door
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST – THE ZOO, BRISBANE
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from Oztix www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545
THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – JIVE, ADELAIDE
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – JIVE, ADELAIDE
Tickets: $18 pre / $22 door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER – AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH
Tickets Available www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133,
78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au
SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER – NORFOLK BASEMENT, FREMANTLE
Tickets Available www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133,
78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au
Zounds is released through Speak N Spell on August 15.