You might not have heard of neo-grunge outfit Violent Soho yet, but the boys from Brisbane are already making waves in America.

The band have the backing of Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, who signed the lads up to his record label Ecstatic Peace last year. Their debut single “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend” is all over American alternative radio. It comes from their self-titled debut album, which was released in America last week. We can expect to see it in local stores later this month.

The band has a busy tour schedule across North America over the next few months, including a pit stop at SXSW. If you’re Stateside, make sure you catch this new Aussie success at one of the following shows.

18 March 2010 – Rusty Spurs, Austin
19 March 2010 – Emos, Austin
19 March 2010 – Molotov Lounge, Austin
19 March 2010 – Red 7 Patio, Austin
20 March 2010 – Maggie Maes, Austin
22 March 2010 – Riot Room, Kansas City
24 March 2010 – Triple Rock, Minneapolis
25 March 2010 – Subterranean, Chicago
26 March 2010 – Frankie’s, Toledo
27 March 2010 – Eagle Theatre, Detroit
28 March 2010 – Call The Office, London (Ontario)
29 March 2010 – Mod Club, Toronto
30 March 2010 – Petit Campus, Montreal
31 March 2010 – Jerky’s, Providence
1 April 2010 – Maxwell’s, Hoboken
2 April 2010 – Williamsburg Music Hall, Brooklyn
3 April 2010 – North Star, Philadelphia
5 April 2010 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston
6 April 2010 – Bowery Ballroom, New York
7 April 2010 – Sonar Lounge, Baltimore
8 April 2010 – Rock N Roll Hotel, Washington
9 April 2010 – Chameleon Club, Lancaster
10 April 2010 – The LC, Columbus
11 April 2010 – Southgate House, Newport
12 April 2010 – Pops, St Louis
14 April 2010 – Black Sheep, Colorado Springs
16 April 2010 – Bluebird Theatre, Denver
17 April 2010 – Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City
20 April 2010 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
21 April 2010 – The Independent, San Francisco
22 April 2010 – House of Blues, Anaheim
23 April 2010 – City of Palms Park, Fort Myers
24 April 2010 – Jacksonville Fairgrounds
29 April 2010 – Emo’s, Austin
30 April 2010 – Scout Bar, San Antonio
1 May 2010 – Pizza Hut Park Edgefest, Frisco
10 May 2010 – Monarch, London
13 May 2010 – Gaymors @ Hectors, Great Escape Festival, Brighton
16 May 2010 – KAZR Lazerfest, Des Moines
22 May 2010 – Rock on the Range @ Crew Stadium, Columbus

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With a sound reminiscent of Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro, Mia Dyson is sure to make a splash when she arrives in America this week.

The 25-year-old Victorian displays maturity beyond her years, with a world-weary voice and amazing guitar skills.

Mia also counts Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt, amongst her famous fans, and was thrilled to support both on their recent Australian tours.

In her latest album, Struck Down, Mia sings about finding her place in the world, and losing it just as quickly.

Mia Dyson will kick off her American tour at New York’s FalconRidge Festival on July 28. Struck Down will be released in Australia on August 27.