Kiwi Jr.
Kiwi Jr. will take the stage at Rotown on Wednesday, November 11. Despite the name suggesting a New Zealand connection, the band actually hails from Ontario, Canada. Fittingly though, their sound strongly echoes the jangly indie pop of New Zealand acts like The Clean and The Chills, only without the folky, acoustic edge. Instead, they lean more into indie and garage influences in the vein of Pavement and The Modern Lovers. After releasing earlier albums on the highly regarded Sub Pop label, Kiwi Jr. now arrive at Rotown in support of their upcoming fourth record.
Name: Kiwi Jr.
Tags: indie rock, garage pop, jangle pop, indie pop, slacker rock
Song tip: Salary Man
For fans of: Parquet Courts, The Modern Lovers, Pavement, The Strokes, The Clean
Origin: Toronto, Canada
Extra info: While their recordings have a dry, laid-back feel, Kiwi Jr. bring a noticeably different energy live. Songs are played faster, louder, and with a rougher, almost punk-like edge, trading slacker cool for something far more urgent and danceable.
Rotown Clubcard
Holders of a Rotown Clubcard can attend this concert for free (while tickets last). To claim a Clubcard ticket, you’ll need to log in first via the link on the designated page.