The main event is months away, but the nationwide sideshows for Sydney’s Great Escape Festival have already begun trickling in. We’re mighty excited about these intimate dates with indie-pop stars The New Pornographers.
The Vancouver outfit, led by the prodigious A.C. Newman, outdid itself with fourth album Challengers in late 2007. They uprooted from their Canadian studio to record at the Seaside Lounge in Brookyln, taking a more “organic” approach than on previous efforts. As a result, Challengers brims with rich and varied instrumentation from the eight-strong crew. With so many (exceptional) hands at work, the New Pornographers live show is sure to be in very good shape.
The New Pornographers bring their shimmery power pop to our shores in October. Tickets go on sale Friday 11 July.
Sunday 5 October – The Great Escape, Sydney
Tuesday 7 October – The Zoo, Brisbane
Wednesday 8 October – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Friday 10 October – The Gov, Adelaide
Saturday 11 October – The Corner, Melbourne
Sunday 12 October – Annandale, Sydney
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