Tired of Throwin’ Up & Growin’ Up, Kiwi Jr. are finally Blowin’ Up. Four albums deep and playing just to play, Toronto’s Kiwi Jr. are back with their signature spice blend: off-kilter storytelling and 12-string guitar jangles over VU-inspired grooves. Out now on K Records (Beat Happening, Sharp Pins), this is Kiwi Jr. at their most optimistic, reminding us that they’re one of the good guys; they’re on our side, and they’re about to Blow Up. The band has toured 13 countries and opened for acts like Pavement, The Walkmen, Frank Black, and Guided By Voices.