Native Tongue Sign Melbourne Rockers Kingswood
Kingswood have been working tirelessly since their inception to hone their craft, self-releasing their debut EP Change of Heart in 2012, featuring the singles ‘She’s My Baby’ and ‘Ohio’, both of which enjoyed love from alternative and commercial radio across the country.
With their signature rock swagger, DIY spirit and contagious energy, Kingswood headed to Nashville to work with Vance Powell, the Grammy Award winning purveyor of obscure and eclectic rock and soul rarities – who has worked with the likes of Jack White, Jeff the Brotherhood and Arctic Monkeys – to record their debut LP, Microscopic Wars. Complimenting the production, mastering was completed in Nashville by the legendary Richard Dodd, consigliore and chief engineer for the likes of Rick Rubin and an intimidating resume of his own. The 13-track album explores a variety of sounds and features lead singles ‘Sucker Punch’ and ‘I Can Feel That You Don’t Love Me’.
Kingswood have toured with the likes of The Living End, Grinspoon and Aerosmith and played numerous festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Groovin’ The Moo and Big Day Out. To coincide with the release of Microscopic Wars, Kingswood are currently on tour throughout Australia (dates below).
Kingwsood joins Native Tongue’s growing Australasian roster which includes the likes of Cut Copy, The Waifs, The Amity Affliction Oh Mercy, Calling All Cars, Gossling, Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes, Gin Wigmore, Strange Talk, Dale Cornelius, Dialectrix, The Veils, Henry Wagons, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Plutonic Lab, The Black Seeds and The Phoenix Foundation to name but a few.
Tuesday, 26th August Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Wednesday, 27th August Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Thursday, 28th August Howler, Melbourne
Friday, 29th August Howler, Melbourne
Wednesday, 3rd September Kooroora Hotel, Mt Buller
Thursday, 4th September Swindlers Bar, Mt Hotham
Friday, 5th September The Union Club Hotel, Wagga Wagga
Saturday, 6th September The Armidale Club, Armidale
Friday, 12th September Ric’s Big Backyard Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
Saturday, 13th September Originals Music Festival, Noosa
Wednesday, 17th September Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
Thursday, 18th September Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
Friday, 19th September Waves, Wollongong NSW
Saturday, 20th September Collector Hotel, Parramatta
Thursday, 25th September ANU Bar, Canberra
Friday, 26th September Area Hotel, Griffith
Friday, 17th October The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Saturday, 18th October Torquay Hotel, Torquay
Thursday, 23rd October The Loft, Warrnambool
Friday, 24th October Unibar, Adelaide
