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Mistletone proudly presents MOGWAI, bringing their epic sonic power to Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane for three epic 30th anniversary shows this May.

MOGWAI TOUR DATES:

SATURDAY MAY 23: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL for Vivid LIVE * SOLD OUT!
MONDAY MAY 25 – FORUM MELBOURNE with special guests Fancy Weapon. Tickets on sale here. Presented by Triple R.
WEDNESDAY MAY 27 – BRISBANE: QPAC for Open Season. Tickets on sale here.

30 years on from the first release by Mogwai and their self-owned and run label Rock Action Records, the band has announced a 30th anniversary show at Sydney Opera House for Vivid LIVE, and released a new video for that debut single ‘Tuner,’ featuring previously unseen footage dating back three decades;

ROCKACT01, Mogwai’s ‘Tuner/Lower’ 7”, was released in March 1996 by Rock Action Records. To mark that anniversary, Mogwai’s new video ‘Tuner’ features rare and unseen footage dating back from the time of its release up to the present day, produced and edited by Antony Crook.

While it may have originally started as a way for the band to release their own music, Rock Action, like the band that birthed it, has continued to grow and thrive, and has since become a successful home for a diverse range of artists, whilst remaining fiercely independent. From the very beginning the label has operated with an ethos that not only reflects the independent spirit of its owners but chimes with the DIY scene that has defined Glasgow through the eras, and made it one of the most celebrated musical cities in the world. Rock Action has gone on to release more than 150 records from local and international artists, and supported notable Scottish independent acts including Arab Strap, The Twilight Sad, Kathryn Joseph, Cloth, Sacred Paws, Errors and Remember Remember.

Over 30 years and 11 studio albums – using brute sonic force mixed with subtlety and grace – Mogwai have defined their own musical genre and built a loyal following by staying true to their sound and true to their roots. The 30th anniversary tour will see Mogwai performing songs from across their discography, including their 11th studio album The Bad Fire, released last year to considerable critical acclaim. Produced by John Congleton (St Vincent, Angel Olsen, John Grant) at Chem19 studios in Blantyre, Scotland, the album features the singles “Lion Rumpus”, “God Gets You Back” and “Fanzine Made Of Flesh”.

A Scottish colloquialism for Hell, The Bad Fire draws inspiration from a series of tough personal moments that the band found themselves in following on from their chart-topping tenth album, 2021’s As The Love Continues. The band continued to work through this, leading to the creation of The Bad Fire: a collection of songs that forgo nostalgia and easy victories, once again finding Mogwai pushing forward with some of the most beautiful and explosive songs of their career. It is a record that retains Mogwai’s power whilst delving into fresh new territory for the band.

Praise for The Bad Fire:
“”Unexpectedly heavenly” – The Guardian ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Album Of The Week
“Luminous soundscapes” – Uncut, 8/10 “A crafted, discerning grace” – MOJO
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“Powerful and profound.” – Kerrang, 4*
“Heaven or Hell, the bad fire as lit by Mogwai always offers a flame of hope” – Prog
“Some of the most euphoric music they have ever made” – DIY, 4*
“A terrific followup to Mogwai’s number 1 smash” – The Quietus
“To retain the power to surprise and delight when entering its fourth decade is something few bands can claim.” – Under The Radar, 8/10
“Uplifting new dimensions to their sound” – Pitchfork

Mogwai formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar) and Martin Bulloch (drums).

A new documentary, directed by longtime collaborator Antony Crook, was screened at Sydney Opera House + Melbourne International Film Festival and is now streaming in Australia on DocPlay:

“Ferocious and sublime.” – The Guardian

“A rock band that is bigger than words and wider than pictures.” – The Guardian★ ★ ★ ★

“Seat-shakingly loud… volume dials turned up to the limits of the Opera House’s acoustic system.” – The Guardian

“The band’s relentless assault left the crowd feeling pummelled – in the best way possible.” – The Guardian

“The experience was transcendent.” – The Music