UK chaos-pop breakout Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) is heading to Australia for the first time this October, locking in a run of east coast shows following the release of her debut LP I Blow Out Big Candles.
The Manchester-born artist has been steadily gaining traction for her punchy dream-punk tracks, pulling in praise from The Fader, NPR and Clash. Her sound is scrappy lo-fi with gorgeous bright vocals, equal parts bratty and vulnerable. Freak Slug is part of a new wave of UK underground acts, stitching together distortion-heavy guitars with bite. Now, she’s set to bring that same off-centre energy with a headline tour that includes stop at SXSW Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
It’s her first time playing in Australia, but she’s already built a strong rep on the international circuit, racking up appearances at Latitude and Leeds Festival in the UK and a sold-out headline run across Europe and US.
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FREAK SLUG TOUR 2025
Tuesday 14 October – The Night Cat – Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 15 October – Crowbar – Brisbane, QLD
Friday 17 October – Metro Social – Sydney, NSW
Tickets are on sale now and all info can be found HERE.
Photo Credit: El Hardwick
