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stained glass memories

  • stained glass memoriesIn the 1980s, they were at the forefront of Australia’s own version of the Paisley Underground. Now, jangle-pop veterans Ups and Downs are celebrating the 40th anniversary live shows with The Crystal Set that we told you about with a vinyl anthology, “Stained Glass Memories”,  in March 2025.
     
    The album is available for pre-order in coloured wax and can be had here.

    The Sydney show is sold-out (you can be on a waitlist via the link below) and Brisbane and Melbourne are going the same way.

    Ups and Downs and special guest
    The Crystal Set
    MAR 

    8 - Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney - waitlist
    14 -  Brightside, Brisbane - tix   
    22 - Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne -
     tix

    Formed in Brisbane in the early 1980s, Ups and Downs quickly became known for their jangly guitars, melodic hooks, soaring harmonies and introspective lyrics, cementing their place in the hearts of indie music fans.