Birds of Tokyo

Overview

Birds of Tokyo are that rare breed of band. You know, the type that can get played on Nova and B105 yet still maintain their indie credibility enough to stay on Triple J without being mocked by the general listeners. I’d say it has something to do with the genius of the band members themselves, as their current tour sounds like a pretty homegrown - as well as super awesome - idea.

Birds of Tokyo: Closer is an attempt for the band to hark back to their days of yore when they were just starting out. Personal, sweaty shows where the audience is close enough to touch the band and really be a part of the experience. Front man Mr Kenny also wants to see “the whites of their eyes”, which sounds a little creepy to me. But hey, each to their own!

The Brisbane leg of this tour will be happening at The Hi-Fi, which is a pretty good choice for an up-close and special gig. However fans should act quick as this looks certain to sell out. It will also be your last chance to see the band for a little while, as they are planning to hibernate all through summer within the cooler confines of a recording studio.