I try to never judge a book by its cover, but occasionally I’m guilty of judging a musical act by their name. Listening to American act Rainbow Kitten Surprise today I was reminded why that can be a bad move. I expected them to be an over-the-top grating cutesy pop act, but they’re actually a really cool, genre-bending alternative act. I was hooked from the first listen of their latest single “Dang” which took me down a Spotify rabbit hole that I’m not in a hurry to get out of.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise have been earning rave reviews for their Thanks For Coming tour, which South Florida Insider called “a masterful display of live music—raw, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable.” Aussies will get a chance to experience their on-stage energy when Rainbow Kitten Surprise play headlining shows and support Ocean Alley along the East Coast next year.
23 January 2026 – Forum Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
24 January 2026 – Catani Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Ocean Alley)
28 January 2026 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
30 January 2026 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ocean Alley)
31 January 2026 – The Domain, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ocean Alley)
1 February 2026 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
Photo credit: Shervin Lainez