As the release date for their long-awaited 0202 album draws nearer, The Rubens have added to the anticipation with the release of their latest single, the majestic “Muddy Evil Pain”.
A strong representation of the band’s continuing growth as artists, “Muddy Evil Pain” begins softly, slowly growing in intensity as it provides a fifth and final taster of their forthcoming self-produced record.
“‘Muddy Evil Pain’ is a good indicator as to how we’ve grown as a band sonically,” the group explain. “It’s essentially a folk-gospel song blended with heavily distorted pulsing synths, something we never would have considered doing on our first record but now comes naturally. It’s got so much energy, one we can’t wait to play live.”
Originally set for a mid-2020 release, The Rubens had their plans disrupted due to the advent of COVID-19, with recording and touring goals soon shifting rapidly. While the group did continue to release singles during this unexpected downtime – including “Heavy Weather”, “Time of My life”, and “Masterpiece” – their fourth record is finally on track to be released on February 12th.
With their national tour currently on track to kick off in April, The Rubens also recently announced a small run of intimate album launch shows across New South Wales for next month. Tickets are on sale to the general public from 8am AEDT, Monday, February 1st, while the group’s website currently has ticket bundles available for those who are yet to pre-order their new record.
The Rubens’ “Muddy Evil Pain” is out now, while 0202 will be released on February 12th, 2021 via Ivy League Records, with pre-orders available now.
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The Rubens ‘Intimate & Local’ Album Launch Series
With special guest Stevan
Thursday, February 4th
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, Bathurst, NSW
Thursday, February 5th
The Barn On The Ridge, Morton, NSW
Thursday, February 11th
Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Friday, February 12th
Dubbo Convention Centre, Dubbo, NSW
Saturday, February 13th
Port Macquarie Glasshouse, Port Macquarie, NSW
Saturday, February 20th
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
Pre-order bundles available from the band’s website.
General public on sale from 8am AEDT, Monday, February 1st.
The Rubens ‘Live in Life’ Australian Tour
Supported by Alice Ivy
Rescheduled Dates
Saturday, April 3rd
Crooked River Winery, Gerringong, NSW
Thursday, April 8th
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Friday, April 9th
Moncrieff Entertainment, Bundaberg, QLD
Saturday, April 10th
Highfields Tavern, Toowoomba, QLD
Friday, April 16th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday, April 17th
Bar On The Hill, Newcastle, NSW
Wednesday, April 28th
Riverlinks Westside, Shepparton, VIC
Friday, April 30th
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, May 5th
Whitestar Hotel, Albany, WA
Thursday, May 6th
The River, Margaret River, WA
Friday, May 7th
Freo Social, Fremantle, WA
Sunday, May 9th
Wintersun Hotel, Bluff Point, WA
Friday, May 14th
The Gap View Hotel, Alice Springs, NT
Thursday, May 20th
Altar Bar, Hobart, TAS
Friday, May 21st
Altar Bar, Hobart, TAS
Saturday, May 22nd
Saloon Bar, Launceston, TAS
Sunday, May 23rd
Forth Pub, Forth, TAS
Wednesday, May 26th
The Leichardt Hotel, Rockhampton, QLD
Thursday, May 27th
Seabreeze, Mackay, QLD
Friday, May 28th
Otherwise Bar, Townsville, QLD
Saturday, May 29th
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
Wednesday, June 9th
Beer Deluxe, Albury, NSW
Thursday, June 10th
The Whalers Hotel – Warrnambool, VIC
Friday, June 11th
Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Ticketing information available via The Rubens’ website
