New Cosmic Psychos album & national tour with Dune Rats
In what may be the most lethal double-header tour Australia has seen in decades, the Cosmic Psychos and Dune Rats are combining forces and heading out on tour together this June. Two rowdy bands notorious for their shitfaced shenanigans. What could possibly go wrong?
It’s been nearly two years already since the acclaimed Cosmic Psychos documentary Blokes You Can Trust was released. The film's warm response quickly drew the band to Europe and America, reuniting them with old mates L7 in Los Angeles (their show at the Echo was the first time that three of the L7 band members had set foot in the same room since they split up). The Psychos also toured with long time friends Pearl Jam on the 2014 Big Day Out circuit. And yes, the rumours are true; Eddie Vedder brought his infamous 50-cent piece on tour with him, and put it to use on more than one occasion.
In spite of the whirlwind last few years, the Psychos have recorded a brand spanking new album – the band's first in six years. Cum The Raw Prawn was recorded on Ross Knight's farm in January this year, and is a triumphant addition to the acclaimed Psychos catalogue. Beer-soaked, bulldozer-fuelled pub anthems accost at every turn and it's as grotty and unapologetic as ever.
The first song lifted from the album is Better, Not Bitter. It's classic Psychos and boasts one of the most infuriatingly catchy choruses this side of Thunderstruck. There aren't many scenarios in which it's appropriate to scream “IT’S FUCKIN’ BULLSHIT MAAAATE” at the top of your lungs, but if anyone's capable of bringing out the larrakin in their listener, it's gotta be The Psychos.
Dune Rats have not stopped moving for a long time and they ain’t complaining! They are busy packing twenty lives into one and follow one solid mantra: no kooks, no gutties. After a huge debut album release in Australia, the fellas have toured relentlessly - USA, ASIA, South Africa, a huge UK/European tour supporting British rockers The Subways and their own European headlining run around the release of their self-titled debut LP. Straight off the jet from Ol’ Blighty, there’ll be no time for sleep as the fellas embark on a tour with one of their all time favourite Aussie bands - Cosmic Psychos. This is a recipe for madness!!
Cosmic Psychos & Dune Rats Australian tour 2015
Fri 5th June - Coolangatta, Coolangatta Hotel - tickets from Oztix
Sat 6th June - Brisbane, Crowbar - tickets from Oztix (Psychos Only)
Fri 12th June - Melbourne, Chelsea Heights Hotel - tickets from from Moshtix
Sat 13th June - Melbourne, Max Watts (formerly the Hi-Fi) - tickets Max Watts
Thu 18th June - Newcastle, the Cambridge Hotel, - tickets Big Tix
Fri 19th June - Sydney, the Manning Bar - tickets from Oztix
Sat 20th June - Sydney, the Mona Vale Hotel - tickets from Oztix
Thu 25th June - Adelaide, The Gov - tickets from Oztix
Fri 26th June - Margaret River, Settlers Tavern - tickets Oztix
Sat 27th June - Perth, the Rosemount Hotel, - tickets Oztix
Pre-order bundles for the Cosmic Psychos' Cum The Raw Prawn, including Beer coloured vinyl and a free Beer Coaster, are now available now from Off White Records.
Listen to the first song from the album Better, Not Bitter
It’s been nearly two years already since the acclaimed Cosmic Psychos documentary Blokes You Can Trust was released. The film's warm response quickly drew the band to Europe and America, reuniting them with old mates L7 in Los Angeles (their show at the Echo was the first time that three of the L7 band members had set foot in the same room since they split up). The Psychos also toured with long time friends Pearl Jam on the 2014 Big Day Out circuit. And yes, the rumours are true; Eddie Vedder brought his infamous 50-cent piece on tour with him, and put it to use on more than one occasion.
In spite of the whirlwind last few years, the Psychos have recorded a brand spanking new album – the band's first in six years. Cum The Raw Prawn was recorded on Ross Knight's farm in January this year, and is a triumphant addition to the acclaimed Psychos catalogue. Beer-soaked, bulldozer-fuelled pub anthems accost at every turn and it's as grotty and unapologetic as ever.
The first song lifted from the album is Better, Not Bitter. It's classic Psychos and boasts one of the most infuriatingly catchy choruses this side of Thunderstruck. There aren't many scenarios in which it's appropriate to scream “IT’S FUCKIN’ BULLSHIT MAAAATE” at the top of your lungs, but if anyone's capable of bringing out the larrakin in their listener, it's gotta be The Psychos.
Dune Rats have not stopped moving for a long time and they ain’t complaining! They are busy packing twenty lives into one and follow one solid mantra: no kooks, no gutties. After a huge debut album release in Australia, the fellas have toured relentlessly - USA, ASIA, South Africa, a huge UK/European tour supporting British rockers The Subways and their own European headlining run around the release of their self-titled debut LP. Straight off the jet from Ol’ Blighty, there’ll be no time for sleep as the fellas embark on a tour with one of their all time favourite Aussie bands - Cosmic Psychos. This is a recipe for madness!!
Cosmic Psychos & Dune Rats Australian tour 2015
Fri 5th June - Coolangatta, Coolangatta Hotel - tickets from Oztix
Sat 6th June - Brisbane, Crowbar - tickets from Oztix (Psychos Only)
Fri 12th June - Melbourne, Chelsea Heights Hotel - tickets from from Moshtix
Sat 13th June - Melbourne, Max Watts (formerly the Hi-Fi) - tickets Max Watts
Thu 18th June - Newcastle, the Cambridge Hotel, - tickets Big Tix
Fri 19th June - Sydney, the Manning Bar - tickets from Oztix
Sat 20th June - Sydney, the Mona Vale Hotel - tickets from Oztix
Thu 25th June - Adelaide, The Gov - tickets from Oztix
Fri 26th June - Margaret River, Settlers Tavern - tickets Oztix
Sat 27th June - Perth, the Rosemount Hotel, - tickets Oztix
Pre-order bundles for the Cosmic Psychos' Cum The Raw Prawn, including Beer coloured vinyl and a free Beer Coaster, are now available now from Off White Records.
Listen to the first song from the album Better, Not Bitter
