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Rancho Mirage 'Affluenza' Single Release Party

Fri, Nov 07

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Ding Dong Lounge

Rancho Mirage celebrates their debut single Affluenza with a live release party, joined by heavy rock trio Skitch Hiker. One night only. Crushing riffs, surreal energy, and scene-authentic chaos at Dead Witch.

Rancho Mirage 'Affluenza' Single Release Party
Rancho Mirage 'Affluenza' Single Release Party

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Nov 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Rancho Mirage are throwing a release party for their debut single Affluenza, and you’re invited to witness the sonic storm live. With support from sludge doom allies Skitch Hiker, this night promises crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and a heavy dose of scene-authentic energy.


Formed in Auckland during lockdown, Rancho Mirage reunites Bevan, Sam, and Ant, three ex–Hunt The Witch members, now joined by Julian on drums. Their sound blends sludgy guitars, grooving rhythms, and ethereal vocals into something both relentless and otherworldly. Affluenza, born from one of Bevan’s signature riffs and Sam’s sharp lyrical lens, explores society’s obsession with wealth and excess, a hypnotic anthem for the age of mimicry.


Joining them are Skitch Hiker, a three-piece force of grunge, classic rock, and stoner metal with a taste for sludge, doom, and psychedelic chaos. Known for their anti-war themes and surreal humor, the band features Jonathan Ashwell (vocals/guitar), Zel Kust…


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