The two biggest names in indie-dance, LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip, will co-headline shows around their Splendour in the Grass appearance.
Both bands have new albums on the plate - Hot Chip's
One Life Stand (
review) and LCD Soundsystem's "forthcoming"
This is Happening. The latter of which, according to LCD mainman James Murphy (via
Triple J), heralds their last ever tour:
"This is our last tour. So this is our crazy, no punches pulled... we have to do the weirdest stuff. It's like the most ramshackle basement show ever. It's the end of this type of thing for us."
The bands will play just two sideshows, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney. Suffice to say, this will sell faster than Wonka Bars. Tickets go on sale Friday May 7.
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM with special guests HOT CHIP - AUSTRALIAN TOUR - JULY 2010
Mon July 26 - Sydney, Hordern Pavillion
Thu July 29 - Melbourne, Festival Hall
Ticket info
to come.