Aotearoa/New Zealand’s fabulous Ringlets have announced an Australian tour following the release of their second album, endearingly entitled ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ and recently reviewed by me here. I noted that the album is a blast of thoroughly commendable sonic joy.
‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ is a stunning creative force: droll, wry and angry all the same time, laced with a sprightly delivery – angular and raw at times – and yet assured and swaggering with a thousand yard stare and a raised eyebrow. It is an album of contrasts and contradictions yet viscerally exciting. Those New Zealanders: there may be something in the waters because they continually punch above their weight.
Live, they will be something to see.
Their tour will commence in August and they will be playing at some remarkably intimate venues on the East Coast – tickets available here.
Friday 22 August – The Cactus Room, Naarm/Melbourne
With blue diner. (QLD), dogworld & Special Features (QLD)
Saturday 23 August – The Gem, Naarm/Melbourne (Free Entry)
With Macho Macho (NZ)
Friday 29 August – Petersham Bowlo, Eora/Sydney
With Bennetts Grove, Macho Macho (NZ), Special Features (QLD)
Sunday 31 August – TBA, Eora/Sydney
Tuesday 2 September – Friday 5 September – BIGSOUND Showcase
Official showcase times to be announced
Ringlets so epitomise the classic Dunedin sound it is kind of fitting they are on the legendary Flying Nun and Leather Jackets Records label: intelligent wry pop at its very best.
You can order the album below.
Photo credit: Lola Fountain-Best
