\nOne of the newest additions to Grindin’s management roster, The Tongue announces the nationwide tour in support of his third and most compelling album “Surrender to Victory”. Released late March on Elefant Traks and spearheaded by the lead single “Drums”, “Surrender To Victory” sees The Tongue (AKA Xannon Shirley) at his lyrical best and backed by the beats of super producer Cam Bluff. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The LP has critics praising the writing, vocal performances, choice of guests and sparkling production:<\/p>\n

“A record that would change the mind of any naysayer of the Australian Hip Hop scene” \u2013 The Brag (Album of the week)<\/p>\n

“Lyrically inventive, tightly packed verses” \u2013 Sydney Morning Herald<\/strong><\/p>\n

An electric live performer whose confidence with the pen is matched and sometimes bettered when on stage, The Tongue\u2019s live show is co-anchored by DMC Champ DJ Skoob, making this one of Australian Hip Hop\u2019s most dynamic duos. The Tongue has also played most of the important major festivals and Hip Hop events on the calendar including Big Day Out, Groovin The Moo, Good Vibrations, Sydney Festival, Sprung, Come Together and many more. Recently seen touring the East Coast with Mac Miller, The Tongue\u2019s \u2018Surrender To Victory\u2019 tour will include a host of special guests from across his extended fam coast to coast.<\/p>\n

Recently making history as the first international Hip Hop act to perform in Cambodia as part of the Tiger Translate Festival and his highlight appearance as part of 2012\u2019s Vivid Live Elefant Traks vs Dr Seuss at Sydney Opera House (which can be viewed here http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8ofKvqkl7Qs), don\u2019t miss The Tongue as he travels across Oz in support of his brand new album and stay tuned for more featured singles off the incredible \u2018Surrender To Victory\u2019 LP.<\/p>\n

TOUR DATES:<\/strong>
\n8th June – The Espy, St Kilda VIC
\n14th June – Hussle Hussle @ Mojos, Freemantle WA
\n28th June – Tempo Hotel, Fortitude Valley QLD
\n6th July – Rocket Bar, Adelaide SA
\n12th July – Baroque, Katoomba NSW
\n13th July – The Small Ballroom, Newcastle NSW
\n19th July – The Basement, Sydney NSW
\n20th July \u2013 Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale NSW
\n27th July \u2013 Bojangles Saloon – Alice Springs, NT<\/p>\n