Mucho Bravado

May 25th, 2010 | By tyler

Brisbane’s favourite North Queensland band The Medics have been so enamoured by the big city lights and the recent success of their This Boat We Call Love national EP tour, that they have up and left their hometown for the next few months to beg, borrow and sweet-talk their way onto couches all over Brisbane.

Throughout June there are several chances to catch the four-piece outfit whose live show swings from sweetly sung acoustic interludes to the huge energy of feedback-drenched guitars in a matter of moments.

With a new film clip for ‘Her Song’ in the pipeline, along with a festival appearance at The Dreaming in Woodford, The Medics are a band you are about to hear a lot more about, so stay tuned.

Friday May 29 | The Globe, Brisbane (QLD)
with Busby Marou
Tix: $15 door

Sunday June 6 | Live Spark @ The Powerhouse, Brisbane (QLD)
3.30pm, with Disco Nap
*free entry – all ages*

Friday June 11 | The Dreaming Festival, Woodford (QLD)
Tix: www.thedreamingfestival.com.au

Thursday June 17 | Ric’s, Brisbane (QLD)
supported by Kathryn McKee (& Band)
*free entry*

Friday June 25 | The Vibe, Jimboomba (QLD)
with Fushia + Special Guests
Tix: $10 door

*all ages*

This Boat We Call Love EP out now through Starving Kids/MGM Distribution

THE MEDICS LAUNCH EP AND ANNOUNCE EAST COAST TOUR

February 5th, 2010 | By

After quickly garnering the reputation as one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from Queensland’s ever-growing pool of the freakishly talented, The Medics are proud to announce the release of their second EP This Boat We Call Love and will celebrate with a series of East Coast launch shows with Melbourne’s Blackchords.

Like many a promising band, the stage is where The Medics truly shine. With their well-earned stripes in place after winning support slots for the likes of Something With Numbers, The Panics, The Grates, Faker, Blue King Brown and Scribe, the group of tight-knit friends have not only gained acclaim in their hometown of Cairns, far north Queensland, but are also pricking ears and turning the heads of the nation with their epic live show. Brimming with emotive songwriting, stunning musicianship and intense live performances, it won’t be long before the music lovers of Australia will be clambering to see the spectacle for themselves.

Released through Brisbane label Starving Kids, This Boat We Call Love was produced by Mark Myers from The Middle East and features five performances that walk the spectrum of rock – from the delicate and ambient to the jagged and intense.

Joining The Medics on the bulk of shows for their East Coast tour will be Melbourne’s Blackchords. After releasing their debut self-titled album in 2009 to many a glowing review, the band are now back in the country after a string of successful dates in the UK and France in the later part of the year. Wasting no time in jumping back into the spotlight to show off their gentle, swooning brand of rock, they’ll be joining The Medics on their New South Wales and Victorian dates.

“The Medics sounded like early Radiohead… in the best possible way”
- Live Review – Beat Magazine (October 2009)

THE MEDICS – THIS BOAT WE CALL LOVE EAST COAST TOUR 2010
WITH BLACKCHORDS
*The Medics only

Wednesday, Feb 24 |Explode! – Fuse Festival, Adelaide SA
Tickets: www.fusefestival.com/tickets/

Thursday, Feb 25 | L!ve on Light about IGNITION – Fuse Festival, Adelaide SA *
Tickets: www.fusefestival.com/tickets/

Friday, Feb 26 | The National Hotel, Geelong VIC
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.moshtix.com.au
www.gobookem.com

Saturday, Feb 27 | Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Tickets: $10 (pre) / $10 (door)

www.gobookem.com

Sunday, Feb 28 | Brunswick Festival, Melbourne VIC *
Imaroo Stage – 2:10pm
Tickets: www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

Sunday, Feb 28 | Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.moshtix.com.au
www.gobookem.com

Thursday, Mar 4 | Troubadour, Brisbane QLD *
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.oztix.com.au
www.gobookem.com

Friday, Mar 5 | Oxford Tavern, Wollongong NSW
Tickets: $5 (door only)