credit: Mabel Suen (Ovlov) and Spencer VH (Complainer)
by Dan Goldin (@post_trash_)
This summer just got a bit hotter and I'm not talking about global warming (though we should all be mindful). The Midwest's finest spazz-punk duo Complainer (ex-Spelling Bee) are heading out on tour for two glorious weeks of mind expanding noise and sweaty DIY shows throughout the Midwest and back, meeting up with Ovlov on the East Coast. Both bands bring a unique element to fuzz, sludge, and punk, pairing massive volume with brilliant songwriting and pounding rhythms. Complainer provide the unstoppable chaos as Ovlov offer infectiously crushing melodies and layered dissonance. For two beautiful weeks this Summer, it's a good time to be alive.
Check out all the dates below as well as the latest releases from Complainer and Ovlov.
Complainer and Ovlov Tour Dates:
8/16 - St. Louis, MO @ CBGB w/ Birthing Hips, 18&Counting and TheOnlyEnsemble, Mark Plant Solo Noise Project (Details) *
8/17 - Louisville, KY @ Kaiju Bar w/ Birthing Hips *
8/18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Spaghetti Warehouse w/ Tanning Machine, Pariah Dog (Details) *
8/19 - Washington DC @ Hole In The Sky w/ Faunas, Coaches (Details)
8/20 - Baltimore, MD @ the Windup Space w/ Purrer, Hexgirlfriends (Details)
8/21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits w/ Blue Smiley, Preen (Details)
8/22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale w/ Hellrazor, Lea (Details)
8/23 - New Haven, CT
8/24 - Boston, MA @ Deep Thoughts w/ Radon Chong
8/25 - Rochester, NY @ Photo City w/ Xaddax *
8/26 - Cleveland, OH @ Happy Dog w/ Fresh Produce, Deche (Details) *
8/27 - Chicago, IL @ ChiTown Futbol for Or Does it Explode: Chicago Black and Brown Punk Show Festival (Details) *
* without Ovlov