Quite possibly the boldest, most energising combo to emerge from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington in the 21st century, we’ve recently witnessed an outburst of renewed activity from So So Modern. Their live shows cemented in legend — including a packed-out performance at Great Sounds Great festival just last week — the force four of Daniel, Aidan, Grayson and Mark have announced two (2) hometown release gigs for their first new EP in over a decade.
A major “woot woot” moment for So So Modern fans everywhere, Light Years will be out on 9th October via Flying Nun Records and Holiday Records. You have the option of preordering the Flying Nun pink and white vinyl LP edition HERE and / or the Holiday Records orange and black vinyl LP edition HERE, both adorned with vibrant colourful artwork by Lily Paris West (Mermaidens).
They’re playing back-to-back events at Newtown Community Centre on 7th November, an all-ages 3pm show plus an R18 6:30pm rager. Snag tickets while you can, check out their new tees designed by Toby Morris HERE, and listen to So So Modern’s latest singles ‘Peace Talks’ and ‘Eat You Alive’…
So So Modern – Light Years EP Release Shows
local supports to be announced
Saturday 7th November – Newtown Community Centre, Wellington
All-ages show 3pm* / R18 show 6:30pm
*Ear plugs will be provided but bringing your own ear protection is encouraged, especially for under-5s
Under 14s must be accompanied by a guardian
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
Capacity is strictly limited, don’t miss out
Press release:
So So Modern built their reputation as one of Wellington’s most renowned live acts through relentless touring alongside international acts like Foals, CSS, Deerhoof and Dirty Projectors. After an extended break the band returned to play new songs alongside old at Camp a Low Hum 2024 and more recently Great Sounds Great. Now, this special all-ages show offers a chance for all generations of music fans to see So So Modern live, with the added bonus of being a great way to avoid election anxiety (ENROL TO VOTE).
With a sound built on complex and chaotic layering of synthesisers, guitars and rhythm, the band’s latest release Light Years shows clarity, restraint and simplicity. The limited 12” vinyl release by Flying Nun and Holiday Records is accompanied by the illuminating artwork by Lily Paris West on two exclusive colourways. To mark the occasion the band are also selling the first ever So So Modern T-shirts, featuring an exclusive design by all-time friend and national treasure, Toby Morris.
