Overview
If the dark mornings, freak showers and blustery nights have had you changing your playlist from 'summer waves' to 'stoner, doom and sludge', then have no fear — Mermaidens are back on tour.
Hitting all the favourite Kiwi hotspots, the April tour celebrates the new release of the 7" split single 'You Maintain the Stain/Cut It Open'. Mermaidens have called their latest masterpiece a big, subtle middle finger to 'the man' — with confident, edgy and dominating lyrics it's not hard to listen to 'You Maintain the Stain' again and again.
Mermaidens are not just a band with off-kilter guitar lines — they also know how to merch. Providing ticket, vinyl and limited-edition tote bag bundles online, super-fans are greeted at each show with a Insta-worthy swag-bag — it's a perfect last-minute muso-friendly birthday present.
But where can I see my fave Wellington three-piece? I hear the sludgy stoner rock fans cry out. For now, 'Maintain the Stain' is only available as a pre-release. Super-fans will have to wait until Mermaidens will be start the tour in Christchurch on Friday, 5 April 2019 for the single to be fully released. The Dunedin show is the next night, and Wellington – you're up Friday, 12 April so be ready. Auckland closes the New Zealand tour on Saturday, 13 April at Neck of the Woods.