Since forming in 2009, Melbourne eight-piece Eagle and the Worm has developed the kind of intuitive understanding that allows front-man Jarrad Brown to follow his unwieldy muse wherever it may take him. And in the case of new EP, Strangelove (out on October 12), that means some pretty far-flung destinations – from southern-rock to lounge and spaced-out psych.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way, though. Brown was halfway through a 40-song double album – the follow-up to last year’s acclaimed debut Good Times – when he decided to change course. He wrote five songs from scratch, before booking some time at Melbourne’s Soundpark Studios with Good Times producer Steven Schram. While Good Times was totally unrehearsed, this time Brown let the band in on his plans.
Whether the EP signposts a future direction is moot point, says Brown. Their modus operandi – to push pop music into unexpected places, to match big ideas with big sounds – remains unchanged. This is clearly evident with first single, Give Me Time. The propulsive synth-rock odyssey will be serviced to radio on Tuesday 2 October.
In the past year, Eagle and the Worm have travelled to Europe for headline shows and performances at the End of The Road and Electric Picnic festivals. They’ve also played Meredith, Woodford, Peats Ridge, Port Fairy, Push Over and Blues & Roots festivals.
Eagle and The Worm will preview new tracks from Strangelove at a standalone show at the Northcote Hotel on Friday 28 September, followed by October tour dates as special guests for Gomez. The band will then embark on a headline tour, performing in Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Castlemaine, Sydney, Manly and Newcastle.
EAGLE AND THE WORM – STRANGELOVE EP TOUR
With Special Guests
All Tickets on sale 9am EST Friday 28th September
Saturday 3rd November – Republic Bar and Cafe, HOBART TAS
Tickets available 9am Friday 28th September from moshtix.com.au and all Moshtix outlets
Saturday 10th November – The Tote Hotel, MELBOURNE VIC
Tickets available 9am Friday 28th September from oztix.com.au and all oztix outlets
Friday 16th November – The Edinburgh Castle Hotel, ADELAIDE SA
Tickets available 9am Friday 28th September from oztix.com.au and all oztix outlets
Friday 23rd November – The Bridge Hotel, CASTLEMAINE VIC
Tickets available 9am Friday 28th September from oztix.com.au and all oztix outlets
Sunday 25th November – Pure Pop Instore, MELBOURNE VIC
Free Entry
Thursday 29th November – Brighton Up Bar, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available 9am Friday 28th September from www.gobookem.com
Friday 30th November – Old Manly Boatshed, MANLY NSW
Tickets available on the door
Saturday 1st December – The Junkyard, NEWCASTLE NSW
Tickets available on the door
