Two Door Cinema Club ProfileIrish indie rock mainstays Two Door Cinema Club are heading back to Australia this month to celebrate fifteen massive years of their major record, Tourist History. Yeah, fifteen—let that sink in for a second.
This album not only put them on the map and launched them onto worldwide stages, but also inspired an entire era of indie sleaze. It’s one of those albums where, even if you think you haven’t heard it, you absolutely have. It was inescapable back then, and honestly, it kind of still is.
Tourist History is the quintessential indie rock/pop album that shaped taste, identity and a few questionable fashion choices for an entire generation who were just trying to figure themselves out.
Joining them on this run are the beloved UK indie favourites The Vaccines, celebrating 15 years of their own debut, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? And boy, what a pairing. This record really was like lightning in a bottle: short, punchy garage-band-style indie anthems that felt effortless but somehow hit every single time.
Together, these two albums represent a really specific moment in indie history, where bands were bridging scrappy DIY energy with mainstream appeal.
With both bands celebrating these milestone records across Australia this month, you can expect a pretty generous mix of front-to-back play through along with the biggest crowd pleasers—the type of setlist that’ll keep the diehards happy but still leave room for those “oh my god, I forgot about this song” moments. With that in mind, here are ten tracks we can’t wait to hear live on this tour.
Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know
There’s no point overthinking this one. What You Know is the Two Door Cinema Club song, and one that has only gotten bigger over time. An absolute classic. That iconic guitar intro is enough to trigger flashbacks to a time when moustaches reigned supreme, and will send the crowd into a frenzy as it always does.
It’s been a staple closer for years, but with the possibility of a full album play-through, it’ll be interesting to see where it lands. End of the set? Midway? Twice, even? Playing songs more than once seems to be having a real moment lately, so nothing would surprise me there.
Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn
One of the defining tracks of their earlier sound, Undercover Martyn is all jittery energy and catchy hooks. It’s fast, fun and will have you on your feet. This is peak indie anthem territory, and everyone knows it, whether they realise it or not.
Two Door Cinema Club - Sun
Alright, we’re stepping beyond Tourist History here, but there’s no way they’re going to play just ten songs from one album and call it a day. Sun, from their 2012 album Beacon, has grown into a bit of a fan favourite over the years. It showcases a bit more of a polished sound, but still carries that same energy that made their earlier music so exciting.
Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work
Bright, boppy, ridiculously catchy, Something Good Can Work is another no-brainer inclusion. It captures everything that made Two Door Cinema Club so refreshing. It’s pure feel-good energy. Is it perhaps a bit overplayed? Maybe. But when you’re in a crowd screaming it back at the band, that won’t matter. If you’ve never seen them live before, this will be one of the moments you’ve been waiting for.
Two Door Cinema Club - You’re Not Stubborn
A slightly deeper cut, but one that will benefit massively from the full-album format. You’re Not Stubborn doesn’t get as much stand-alone attention, but it plays an important role in the flow of Tourist History. The last time this was played live was 2013, so it’s well overdue for a comeback.
The Vaccines - If You Wanna
If The Vaccines have a signature track, it’s this. If You Wanna is short and sweet, sitting at just under three minutes, but leaving a huge impact. It’s been a constant in their live sets for years, and really captures everything they do best.
The Vaccines - Under Your Thumb
This one is a little more interesting. Under Your Thumb comes from the debut but hasn’t been a live regular, only popping up sporadically over the years. It’s recently crept its way back into sets, which is a good sign for Aussie fans wanting to hear it live. It’s a little darker, moodier cut that would add some nice variety.
The Vaccines - Family Friend
Not exactly a headline-grabbing fan favourite, but that’s part of the fun here. Family Friend sits deeper in the album and rarely gets pulled out live- until now. This makes it a surprise inclusion that diehards will appreciate. If they do go for a proper front-to-back play-through, then nothing is off the table.
The Vaccines - All in White
Beloved by listeners, All In White brings a little bit more emotion compared to some of the band’s more upbeat tracks. It’s melodic and nostalgic and has that late-night, driving-home sort of vibe that’ll translate beautifully into a live setting and give the set some room to breathe.
The Vaccines - Wetsuit
Okay, so at this point it’s becoming clear that almost every track on this record is a favourite. But Wetsuit really does stand out. It’s widely loved and has cemented itself at the top of every fan’s list. There’s just something about the pacing, delivery and overall feeling of this one that really nestles its way in and just sticks with you. Hearing this live is really going to hit.
The excitement that ensued when this tour was announced was off the charts, leading to an extra show announced in Sydney.
It felt like it activated some kind of indie sleaze sleeper cell, especially among millennials who were spending their days curating Tumblr pages and sharing heavily filtered Instagram posts in the early 2010s. It was a little chaotic and a little cringe, but undeniably iconic.
This tour gives each band space to celebrate their legacy and keep the energy high throughout the night. With two era-defining albums at the heart of it all, it feels like one big, well-earned victory lap.
Two Door Cinema Club and The Vaccines tour across Australia this month. Tickets are now available.
