25 June 2021 - 0 Comments

Auckland four-piece Racing are firing on all cylinders with today’s release of new single Space Boogie - the indie rock anthem every pub; living room and car stereo needs right now, as we emerge from strange times!

Listen to Space Boogie HERE and HERE

The first single from Racing’s upcoming sophomore album, Space Boogie is a rhythmic journey through the cosmic entrails of Auckland’s nightlife. From its pinned back pulsations, to its exploding escapade of a chorus, it’s a tune full of good times and catchy hooks. Racing’s Ed Knowles’ vocal tones are complimented by the featured vocal stylings of Peter Urlich from Th’ Dudes.

Today’s release of Space Boogie coincides with the recent announcement of Racing’s four-date New Zealand tour - get tickets here.

Friday June 25 – Paisley Stage, Napier
Friday July 2 – Galatos, Auckland
Saturday July 3 – Totara Street, Tauranga
TBC - Meow, Wellington (postponed from June 26 due to Wellington level 2 status)

Space Boogie opens a new page for Racing, following the release of their critically acclaimed 2018 debut album Real Dancing, which included the radio hits Run Wild (50 weeks in NZ’s official rock chart) and Motel Pool; as well as 2020’s single Flashbacks, which peaked at #2 on the rock chart.

Made up of long-time collaborators Ed Knowles (vocals) and Sven Pettersen (guitar) - two crucial parts of the colossus that was The Checks - and two other heavy hitters on the Kiwi alt scene, Daniel Barrett (bass) and Izaak Houston (drums), Racing has gone on to forge its own path on the local indie rock scene.

Once likened to the “thoughts of a crocodile in flood season, the band crafts a swirling sea of groove and hypnosis into rock anthems drenched in tropical dance music”, Racing raises the bar with ‘Space Boogie’ and promises punters an unforgettable night of pure rock ‘n’ roll on their upcoming tour.

Listen to Space Boogie

Get tickets to the Space Boogie single release tour

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