Brisbane’s Mr. Maps journey south to show off their new double-a-side single, “Nice Fights”.

In Sydney, we are supported by our good friends Underlapper, stalwart postrockers of the Sydney scene, and The Understudy, a feisty songstress of great talent.

Mr. Maps formed in early 2008, and make a unique brand of instrumental rock. They use soaring live instrumentation punctuated by electronic glitches and cuts, bridging the gap between the folktronica of Four Tet and the grand post-rock sounds of Mogwai. The compositions are experimental and meticulous, with an air of optimism and beauty. Live reviews have been littered with such words as “precise”, “energetic” and “breathtaking”. Sonic comparisons have been made with bands such as Battles, Tortoise, toe, Pinback, and 65daysofstatic.

Pick up a copy of the single release at the show, which includes the tracks “Nice Fights” and “Fly, You Monumental Mistake”. These tracks and more like them will also be available on the forthcoming album “Wire Empire” due for release August/September.

Where: Excelsior Hotel, 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills Sydney.