Emo-punk duo Carb on Carb released their sophomore album for ages last May to great international review. The album continues to give – last month they shared 90’s teen rom-com inspired video for stand out track, ‘Man Says‘. (Watch here)
Today, Carb on Carb share news of an incoming video for ‘Annual Leave‘ due May 2nd followed by a release show at Whammy Bar, Auckland on May 3rd. There will be support from Auckland’s indie-rock gem Being., looping genius, Ana Te K?tiro and shoegaze band Blush Juliet performing their debut show.
Notable tour fiends, Carb on Carb also announce special news of a forthcoming overseas trip to Japan for a 9-date tour! This won’t be their first international experience having already toured China, South East Asia, the US and multiple visits to Australia!
You can also catch them at Wellington’s all-ages arts festival, Slow Note, on April 27th. Details here.
CARB ON CARB
NZ SHOWS
Sat, April 27th – Slow Note / Wellington
Sat, May 3rd – Whammy Bar / Auckland (‘Annual Leave’ video release show)
Tickets at undertheradar.co.nz
for ages:
Carb On Carb released their sophomore album, for ages, last May, a heart-on-sleeve record inspiring an emotive-punk revival Aotearoa needs! The album received sparkling reviews worldwide, being praised for its “emotive resilience” (The Soundcheck). Standout track ‘Man Says’ was added to Spotify’s New Music Friday the week of the album’s release.
First single It’s Been a Rough Year was added to Spotify editorial playlists Local Noise, Women of AU and NZ and more, as well as rotation on community and student radio throughout Australia, NZ and the US. The track’s summery vibe blended with alternative guitar lines make for a feel-good anthem, with belting lyrics “resilient, you’ve got this right” attesting to the individual power to overcome life’s challenges. Weirdo Wasteland summed up the track, “Carb on Carb have weaved this raw emotionality into a resolute anthem…this is the kind of song that’s important to have these days. Listen to it and tell me it doesn’t make you feel a little bit better about life as it is for you currently.”
Watch ‘Man Says’ below
“Another gem from the Aotearoa two-piece…Utilising golden age alternative rock devices for a purely uplifting, wholesome affirmation.”
– Beat Magazine
Carb on Carb has a reputation for being tour dogs. Tonally, the album echoes the many intimate community spaces the band have played basements, living rooms and DIY venues. In their relatively short lifespan, they have already toured China, South East Asia, the US (twice, including showcases at the prestigious CMJ and Gainesville’s The Fest). They have made multiple runs across Australia and New Zealand, headlining DIY festivals No Front Fences and SAD By, as well as support tours with The Hotelier and Joyce Manor.
for ages track listing:
1. Fake Meat/Real Friends
2. It’s Been A Rough Year
3. Home Again 2
4. Man Says
5. Nicole’s Express
6. Ma
7. Overcompensate
8. Annual Leave
9. Extended Family
10. Mitimiti
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