Smerz, the innovative Norwegian electronic music duo, is set to captivate audiences worldwide with an extensive tour in support of their highly acclaimed 2025 album, 'Big City Life'. Following the successful release of their remix album, 'Big City Life Edits', which featured contributions from artists like Clairo and ML Buch, Smerz is expanding their global reach. This comprehensive tour schedule promises fans numerous opportunities to experience their unique sound live, including headline shows and prominent festival appearances across multiple continents. Additionally, a newly released live recording of their track 'Dreams' offers a fresh perspective on their dynamic performances.
Smerz's Global Stage: A Journey Through Music and Collaboration
The acclaimed Norwegian duo Smerz, recognized for their groundbreaking work on the 2025 album 'Big City Life', is embarking on a significant global tour that will span several months. Kicking off their journey in Australia in March, with performances at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on March 5th and Cam’s Kiosk on March 6th, followed by a set at the Golden Plains Festival on March 7th in Meredith, the duo will then cross over to Europe. April will see them gracing stages in The Hague on April 10th for the Rewire Festival, Nantes for the Variations Festival on April 11th, and Paris at La Gaîté Lyrique on April 12th. The tour's European leg continues with appearances in Manchester on April 22nd, Bristol on April 23rd, and two nights in London at Heaven on April 24th and 25th, before heading to Dublin's Button Factory on April 26th and their home country in Oslo at Rockefeller on May 2nd.
May marks their eagerly anticipated North American debut, with unspecified dates in Los Angeles on May 14th and 15th, followed by a performance at the Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City on May 17th. They will visit San Francisco's Great American Music Hall on May 18th, Vancouver's Rickshaw Theatre on May 19th, Denver's Gothic Theatre on May 20th, Minneapolis's The Cedar on May 22nd, and Chicago for Warm Love Cool Dreams on May 23rd. Cleveland's Mahall’s 20 Lanes hosts them on May 24th, with a stop in Toronto's Opera House on May 25th, before concluding the North American leg in New York at Webster Hall on May 28th and Boston's ICA Boston on May 29th.
Smerz will then return to Europe for an exciting array of summer festival dates and special supporting slots. They are scheduled to support Robyn on her 'Sexistential Tour' this summer, appearing in Glasgow, Brussels, and Stockholm. Festival highlights include Nuits Botanique in Brussels on May 31st, Primavera Sound Barcelona on June 6th, Primavera Sound Porto on June 13th, Metronome Festival in Prague on June 21st, Flucc Wanne in Vienna on June 22nd, Days Off in Paris on July 2nd, Roskilde Festival in Denmark on July 3rd, La Route du Rock in Saint-Malo on July 13th, Dour Festival in Belgium on July 17th, Way Out West in Gothenburg on August 15th, Green Man Festival in Crickhowell on August 21st, and Rally in London on August 29th. In addition to these live performances, fans can also enjoy a new live recording of their track 'Dreams' from 'Big City Life', offering an intimate glimpse into their live sound.
Smerz's ambitious tour schedule and continuous artistic output, including their 'Big City Life Edits' album featuring a diverse range of collaborators, truly underscore their position as a compelling force in contemporary electronic music. Their ability to blend experimental sounds with pop sensibilities creates an engaging and thought-provoking experience for listeners, both on record and in a live setting. This expansive tour not only brings their music to a wider global audience but also reinforces their commitment to evolving their craft and collaborating with other innovative artists.