Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

Overview

They streaked in their Birkenstocks, now they're headed our way. Portlandians Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are touring Australia this March, hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and Wollongong, with guest appearances at Perth International Arts Festival and Melbourne Zoo Twilights and Golden Plains. The band describes their 2015 tour plans to be "a rambunctious and raucous bunch of shows", so gear up for one humdinger of a shindig.

Fresh off the back of their most recent (and wonderfully-named) album, Wig Out at Jagbags, the Oregon-based crew are bringing their playful, intelligent rock-pop to your town. Jeff Rosenstock from Alternative Press rated the Wig Out album four stars, stating "this album is full of so much life and melody that it stands as a refreshing alternative to the increasingly homogeneous state of indie rock." Letterman thought they were "lovely" after their debut performance.

Fresh from living the range life at the Melbourne Zoo on the weekend, the crew have announced two intimate shows in Melbourne this week — The Gasometer on Thursday, March 6, and the following night at Toff In Town on Friday, March 7 March before the band jettison off to the Supernatural Amphitheatre at Golden Plains.

The legendary Dan Kelly will join his idol as the support for the Gasometer, with The Ocean Party setting the vibes at Toff In Town.