We hit up NZ two piece Doprah for a list of touring necessities before they play their debut Sydney show this weekend.
"A sinister and evil cult which lures young people into drug-taking" is pretty next level when describing the sound of your band, yet is exactly what Christchurch duo DOPRAH envision when they peer into the sonic mirror.
Made up of songwriters Steven John Marr and Indira Force, as well as their live band buds Symon Palmer, Hunter Jackson, Ryan Chin and Matthew Gunn, Doprah set out to melt your brain with their expansive & sometimes creepy trip-hop soundscapes in the most enjoyable way possible.
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Having made their fellow New Zealanders well aware of their presence, Doprah have decided to extend their talent to a Sydney crowd, as they'll be making their live Australian debut this Saturday night! Presented by yours truly, Doprah will play The Lansdowne hotel with the help of Magic Hands and Twin Caverns. To heighten our excitement, Doprah have sent over a list of their touring must-haves. Take a peep below.
SPARKLING WATER
"Sparkling water is just like so refreshing on all levels and occasions. I read somewhere it reduces staining on your teeth when hitting the reds hard.. Dono if that's actually true."
MOBILE PHONE
"Cellphone, a multi-purpose device capable of finding hungover band mates, looking after money, contacting loved ones, and for trawling through pictures of kittens in airports and sound checks."
GRAN'S FOOT REMEDY
"Gran's foot remedy... you'll thank me for it."
WEED
"Weed for our Hauora. Weed is our life force. The high stress life of touring needs something to take the edge off."
DEODERANT
"Deodorant/Antiperspirant because showers don't happen as frequently as initially anticipated and you've been wearing that t-shirt for 4 days now."
SOCKS
"Extra Socks are so essential on tour. As each day goes by on the road they are inevitably lost to that mysterious place where all socks seem to disappear to."
DONBURI
"Donburi about it."
PURPLE SNEAKERS PRESENTS DOPRAH W/ MAGIC HANDS & TWIN CAVERNS
Saturday, 11th October
The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
FREE ENTRY
Words by Hannah Galvin.
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