In the tradition of pre-parties and side shows for any good music festival, we proudly bring you THE NIGHT BEFORE LOSERPALOOZA 2025.
Featuring:
Swallow the Rat (AKL)
The Slaying Seas
False Waltons
Friday 20 June
Palace Tavern
Mount Maunganui
Doors 8pm
pre-sales from undertheradar
Auckland based post-punk outfit Swallow the Rat consists of a core duo of guitarist Brian Purington and Tauranga born drummer Hayden Fritchley. A steady stream of releases and relentless touring has seen them earn a favourable underground following along with coveted international support slots for the likes of Sebadoh, No Age, Gang of Four, Arab Strap, June of 44, Quicksand, Toe, and Mannequin Pussy.
In 2024, on the back of sophomore album ‘South Locust’, STR completed their 3rd US tour, taking them from Texas to New York and back again, concluding with a triumphant return to SXSW. The album was recorded by long-time collaborator of the band Nick Abbott (Die Die Die), mixed by Sonny Diperri (Protomartyr, Diiv) and mastered by Carl Saff (Sonic Youth). Debuting at #7 on the Official NZ Album Charts the record made numerous end of year lists, and the track ‘Cave’ was voted a top ten single at the 2024 NZ Student Radio Network Awards.
2025 sees the band re-emerge with new live personnel and an EP titled ‘Face Unpopular’ out May 23, featuring 3 new songs plus a blistering remix by A Place To Bury Strangers.
https://swallowtherat.bandcamp.com/
There’s plenty of excitement surrounding Tauranga’s latest supergroup The Slaying Seas (feat. members of Bloody Overalls & Eddie and the Dreamers)
Tauranga indie punk band False Waltons come highly recommended by TMS. What would MES say?
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