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ONTOUR FOUR TET [UK] Thursday December 6, Prince Bandroom NICK WARREN [UK], HENRY SAIZ [ESP] Friday December 7, Billboard TYGA [USA] Friday December 7, Prince Bandroom RAHZEL [USA] Friday December 7, The Espy TODD TERJE [NOR] Friday December 7, The Liberty Social MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL: FOUR TET [UK], DJ YAMANTAKA EYE [JAP] + MORE Friday December 7 - Sunday December 9, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre PAUL KALKBRENNER [GER] Friday December 14, Billboard XKORE [UK], TERRAVITA [USA], Friday December 14, Royal Melbourne Hotel CATZ N’ DOGZ [POL] Friday December 14, New Guernica KENDRICK LAMAR [USA] Friday December 21, The Palace TERRENCE PARKER [USA] Friday December 21, New Guernica LUKE SLATER [UK] Friday December 28, Brown Alley FALLS FESTIVAL: SBTRKT [UK], COOLIO [USA] + MORE Saturday December 28 – Tuesday January 1, Lorne TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS [UK] Saturday December 29, Corner Hotel LET THEM EAT CAKE: KERRI CHANDLER [USA], THE GASLAMP KILLER [USA] + MORE Tuesday January 1, Werribee Park SUMMERDAYZE: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS [UK], M.I.A [UK], MARK RONSON [UK] + MORE Tuesday January 1, Sidney Myer Music Bowl MARCELLUS PITTMAN [USA], PSYCHEMAGIK [UK] Tuesday January 1, The Bridge KRAFTY KUTS [UK], A-SKILLZ [UK], CAMO & KROOKED [UK] + MORE Tuesday January 1, Brown Alley ASTRIX [ISR], ANGY KORE [ITA], MIN & MAL [ITA] Tuesday January 1, Royal Melbourne Hotel SBTRKT [UK] Wednesday January 2, Billboard HOT CHIP [UK] Wednesday January 9, The Palace DE LA SOUL [USA] Thursday January 3, The Espy CRYSTAL CASTLES [CAN] Tuesday January 22, Billboard THE BLOODY BEETROOTS [ITA] Thursday January 24, The Palace SOUL CLAP [USA] Friday January 25, The Liberty Social RAINBOW SERPENT: GUY J [ISR], CHRISTIAN SMITH [SWE], PETER VAN HOESEN [BEL] Friday January 25 - Monday January 28, Lexton BIG DAY OUT: THE BLOODY BEETROOTS [ITA], KASKADE [USA], CRYSTAL CASTLES [CAN] + MORE Saturday January 26, Flemington Racecourse JESSIE WARE [UK] Wednesday January 30, Prince Bandroom SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA [SWE] Friday February 1, Sidney Myer Music Bowl ABOVE & BEYOND [UK] Saturday February 2, Hisense Arena EL-P [USA] Wednesday February 6, Corner Hotel BICEP [UK] Sunday February 10, Revolver Upstairs MACKLEMORE [USA], RYAN LEWIS [USA] Saturday February 16, The Corner Hotel MOODYMANN [USA] Friday March 8, Prince Bandroom GOLDEN PLAINS: MOODYMANN [USA], JULIO BASHMORE [UK] + MORE Saturday March 9 - Monday March 11, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE PRODIGY [UK], DIZZEE RASCAL [UK], BOYS NOIZE [GER] + MORE Sunday March 10, Flemington Racecourse
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I’ve decided that I’m going to start using the word bonza to describe something good and make everyone hate me even more. As in, Meredith this weekend is going to be pretty fucking bonza mate. Tyson Wray
Jurassic 5‘s DJ Nu-Mark: Golden Boy
Member of Jurassic 5 and the prolific producer of What’s Golden, DJ Nu-Mark will be appearing at The Espy this December, along with his world famous toy set. Commencing DJing career at age 13, Nu-Mark has earned his place as a key figure in DJ culture over the past two decades. He has featured in documentaries and television programs, amassed over 35,000 records, remixed for the likes of Nas and Damian Marley and even created songs for SNL’s Lonely Island. His latest musical endeavour sees him experimenting with children’s music toys and using them to construct his DJ sets. Check out DJ Nu-Mar, his toys, plus Psyde Projects, Low Budget and Ms Butt on Saturday December 29.
Where’s the strangest place you’ve woken up? On the train during morning peak hour not knowing which line I was on or how I got there. Describe yourself using the title of a song. Something New The most awkward moment you’ve had as a DJ? Just having a mate swearing at me constantly from the dance floor but also obviously loving it at the same time, bit weird.
Raise The Roof: Hip Hop On Fire
Back for its fifth instalment, Raise The Roof is returning to The Espy on Tuesday January 1, 2013. Firmly established as one of the biggest events on the Melbourne hip hop calendar, Raise The Roof is once again delivering an Aussie showcase of both high calibre established acts and promising young artists. Adelaide’s Funkoars will be bringing their commentary on life, getting loose and professional partying to their headline slot in the Gershwin Room. Meanwhile, headlining the front bar is Melbourne’s own Pegz. Raise The Roof will be hosted by Reason and also performing will be Mantra, Briggs, Bam Bam, DJ Flagrant (Aussie hip hop video show), Mase n Mattic, Dylan Joel, Ciecmate, Deece, DJ Jai-K, Elegy, and DJ Moonshine. It’s on at The Espy on Tuesday January 1.
What would be the worst dance track in the world to be tortured with on repeat? Gangnam Style – can’t go anywhere in the world without hearing that now. What’s the most played record in your bag? Octane and DLR, Survival – Transition VIP What question would you like to ask an omniscient, all-knowing being before you die? Why can’t healthy food taste better? If
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jobwould you choose to work in instead? Would’ve loved to become some form of race car driver When and where is your next gig? Tribe NYD at Brown Alley, alongside many talented locals and a host of international artists from Krafty Kuts to S.P.Y and much, much more. Going to be huge!
Free Shit: Summadayze
You know the drill. Summadayze. New Year’s Day. A whole lotta’ party. We’ve got 6 tickets to give to one lucky reader and five of their friends. Pretty epic, huh?
Future Sounds Of Summer
Future Entertainment have just released their Future Sounds Of Summer CD, with Melbourneborn-London-based Nervo and Gold Coast siblings Stafford Brothers mixing tunes from The Temper Trap, Hot Chip, Swedish House Mafia, Dizzee Rascal, Coldplay and many more. It is available now via iTunes, however thanks to our Future Entertainment pals, we here have several copies to sling your way.
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Summadayze Announce More Acts: Extra Heat
Summer reminds me of three things: beers by the beach, Summadayze, and the day my dad got out of the slammer. With NYD just around the corner (if we make it through the Mayan apocalypse), Summadayze have officially hit boiling point. The countdown is on and, with a second instalment of international and local artists confirmed to head down under this New Year. Adding to an already blitzing lineup that includes the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Knife Party, M.I.A. and Fedde Le Grand, this second instalment includes Mark Ronson/Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow, Jack & Kid Crème, Sam & The Womp, TJR, Omnia, First State, John 00 Fleming and Arnej amongst a tonne of local DJs. Summadayze is on at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Tuesday January 1.
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Internationally renowned DJ, turnablist and master of scratch DJ i-DEE will be spinning the decks of Laundry Bar this December. With an impeccable record on the DJ battle circuit, DJ i-DEE conquered the competition scene between 2005 and 2006, winning the DMC Battle for USA Supremacy, Scribble Jam and Roc Raida’s Gong DJ Battle for World Supremacy. After honing his skills as a producer, he will be accompanied by Yo! Mafia when he hits up Laundry. Check out his skillz at Laundry Bar’s Big Dancing on Saturday December 8.
Let Them Eat Cake: Third Servings
Even more internationals and locals have been added for the inaugural Let Them Eat Cake festival. Joining the already jam packed lineup are host of Englishmen, including Ben UFO, Pariah and DeVille, plus locals Chameleon Ensemble (Steve Ward, Jamie Stevens & Thankyou City), JPS, NAM, Out Of Focus, Affix and A13, Remedy, Sun In Aquarius, Auma, Altruism, Muska, Darius, Daniel Hindson & Luke Coleman, Alex Thomas, Audixx, Lean, Able, Amin Payne and Silent Jay, Jack Ferrari, Dylan Gear & Kids Table, Hans DC, Kodiak Kid and Sean Deans. Let Them Eat Cake takes place on Tuesday January 1 at Werribee Park.
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No Parlay Boat Cruise: Disco Docking
RTIST Creative are welcoming in its 2013 festive season with the first of two boat cruises. Kicking off in the afternoon from the Central Pier, Docklands. Itch, Niche, Lunaverse and Horror Sleaze Trash will be on board to give a distinctive style and transcend your regular everyday boat cruise. After the cruise, the show then rolls on to the main event at Shed4 at South Wharf, Docklands. Not so much an afterparty as an increase in tempo, the two bays that have been hired will feature more acclaimed DJs on hand to keep delivering a party atmosphere and, along with music sets from Ben Browning (Cut Copy) and N’FA Jones, will be capped off by a headline set from explosive UK/AUS outfit, Africa Hitech, to keep the party fuelled and going into the night. Exciting street art and lighting installations will greet the crowd to create a unique, fun and inviting atmosphere. It departs at 2pm on Saturday January 19 from Central Pier Docklands for a 6pm return. 6.30pm - Shed4 after-party, South Wharf Docklands.
Chapelier Fou: Violin Virtuoso
After wowing audiences at WOMADelaide in 2012, Chapelier Fou has announced that he will be returning to Melbourne for an intimate show early next year. Chapelier Fou, aka Louis Warynski, is a genial electronic fiddler and violin virtuoso, whose blend of beats, glitch and classic instrumentation has been performed live on stage to rapturous reviews. Claiming influences as diverse as Brian Eno and Animal Collective, Warynski is a composer of unique vision. He will be performing his musical stylings at the The Toff in Town on Saturday January 5.
Tyga is an American rapper, and his name is an acronym for Thank You God Always. He has a single out called Rack City which I thought may have been a nick name for a city somewhere in America. Turns out it is actually a song about tits. Tyga will be in Melbourne this Friday December 7 at the Prince Bandroom. We have some copies of his album and some t-shirts to give away and some double passes to giveaway. Thank You Beat Always.
Riot After the last Riot day party with Downlink, the Riot crew decided to bring all the bass music lovers someone very special. Coming up on Friday December 14, at RMH the Venue, Riot will bring you the face-melting bass of xKore combined with Terravita, F3TCH and, as if that wasn’t enough, to add to the mayhem, the whole Riot Squad down from all over Oz. It’s going to be one massive night out, from midnight to dawn. Riot are giving you the chance to score one of five free double passes.
Solar Empire Events & Earthcore Earthcore was one of the first dance music festivals in the world to push the boundaries of radical selfexpression, be it via music, performance, art, theme areas or just letting it all out that one time a year where one immerses themselves in a surreal world all in the name of fun. Next year, Earthcore will be celebrating their dazzling 20th anniversary. We have five yearly double passes to all Solar Empire events including the Earthcore 20th anniversary to giveaway. Head to beat.com.au/freeshit to win.
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THE GASLAMP KILLER
“I try to play music that will get me really inspired to move and hopefully it will get other people inspired to move as well.”
BREAKING: THROUGH THE LIGHT The Gaslamp Killer is returning to Melbourne to play at the massive Let Them Eat Cake festival on New Year’s Day. Whilst he is no stranger to Australian shores this festival will be an entirely new experience of the
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audience here for him. The alter ego of William Bensussen’s, Gaslamp Killer is a perfect extension of his personality. Bensussen grew up in San Diego where he started DJing as a teenager.
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After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped start the influential club night Low End Theory, a place that Bensussen has described as a laboratory to try things out. Low End Theory celebrated six years in October and they have spread out to San Francisco as a monthly event and to Japan quarterly. Their influence has been felt across the world with artists including Flying Lotus, The Glitch Mob, Daedelus and Nosaj Thing all citing the night as helping them. Bensussen’s released his debut album this year, Breakthrough, on Flying Lotus’ label Brainfeeder. The sounds are a melting pot of genres and styles that are uniquely his. When I reach him on the phone he has just finished a late lunch and is in a great mood. He’s excited about his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix that is about to air on the weekend. “My BBC Essential mix is a big deal for me; it’s one of my favourite DJ mixes that I have ever done.” 2012 been a big year for Bensussen and things aren’t slowing down. “My album has done it’s thing and the music video came out for Seven Years Of Bad Luck For Fun last week which is pretty cool. I have my Essential mix coming out Saturday. Doing Low End Theory and my Coachella cruise. Then I’m getting ready for my New Zealand and Australia tour.” He is really excited about coming back to Australia. “It’s amazing and the people there are super grateful! From what I understand, Kiwis and Aussies are super up-todate with the music that’s coming out. Melbourne is the most cutting edge city in Australia in my opinion.” So does he like to be on tour? “I like to be at home but when I find new mixes and new songs, and new ideas about how to present what I’m doing to the world, I get really excited to go out! “Like, I’m really excited to go to Australia because it has been a year. Hopefully what I’m doing there will be kind of new for them, whereas the rest of the world has heard this set already.” Bensussen is constantly tweaking his live set. “I made a few modifications to it because I just get bored really quickly. I’m excited when I get to go as far as Australia because the songs I’m playing haven’t been played out yet and the kids haven’t seen me play, whereas the guys at Low End Theory have seen me play every damn week.” When he performs as The Gaslamp Killer, Bensussen has a rare energy that gets the whole crowd involved. It’s almost like watching a band’s performance – he is constantly moving behind the decks and he genuinely seems happy about his profession. “I appreciate you saying that,” he says reflectively. “It’s hard sometimes. It’s not always fun and sometimes it feels like work then I just have to push through my whatever it is. It’s not always fun but I appreciate that. I try to play music that has a certain type of energy that will keep me pumped up. I grew up DJing for dancers – break dancers, freestyle dancers and serious music people that were into being taken on a journey. I had to keep the energy levels high.” That experience has influenced the way Bensussen approaches his sets now. “I think a lot of DJs are self serving and a lot of producers too. They just want to play whatever tracks they think are hot right now. Like, I’ll play the same song in every single set because I know that it will carry me to where I need to go and it will keep the people moving. It will keep the real music heads nodding their heads and keep the
people dancing. “Not like cute girls dancing but people who are really into getting down. You know what I mean? So I try to play music that will get me really inspired to move and hopefully it will get other people inspired to move as well.” Bensussen tries to tap into the Earth and feel the energy. “Yeah but you can’t always tap into it. Sometimes all it takes is one idiot in the audience to give you bad vibes and it can totally throw you off from your frequency. I’m not always tapped in. Sometimes I’m forcing it. It’s the job of a performer. Once you set a certain standard you have to keep it moving, you know. You have to keep it going and keep it exciting. I’m not always natural and ever flowing. It’s not the way it is. God, I wish it was! “You can use the energy of the people but sometimes you just have to use the energy within you because the people are checked out and they don’t know what they are witnessing. You just have to tap into something elsewhere. Other times the people are just in a frenzy and it makes you get crazy. You know, it can go either way.” Bensussen throws in a healthy dose of experimentation in his sets. “Basically, the better the vibe that I get from an audience then the more I will try things out. Like, if they seem like they’re there for me and they’re real Gaslamp Killer fans then I’ll just go all over the place and I’ll try new shit out. If I feel like I’m in a club with a bunch of teenagers who have no idea who I am or what I’m trying to get across then I might play it a little more safe than normal. “If I see that people are there for me as an artist and they believe in what I’m trying to do then I will go all over the place and play anything. Also, if I’m in a club that’s not too crowded then I don’t feel that much pressure because it’s not packed then I’ll experiment more on the few people who showed up. If it’s a packed club with people who are there for the hype then it’s a different story. I can tell the difference between those crowds.” Bensussen wants to spend more time writing music next year. “Basically, the goal for 2013 is to do less shows. I want to do shows that are more focused on what I’m about so less festivals and random gigs. More headline Gaslamp Killer shows and just trying to work on music as much as possible. “I have a seven inch release in April with the band Jungle By Night from Amsterdam, the Dutch African band who play really heavy Afro Beat stuff. So I have a release coming up with them. That’s the main thing and whilst that’s getting mastered I’m working on new music. I wish I could talk about some other stuff too but it’s under wraps right now.” Any ideal collaborations? “Oh man! My go-to answer for that would be Beth Gibbons and Thom Yorke.” Music has to be fun though for him. “When it happens, it happens. When I’m feeling it – that’s when the music gets made. That’s how it usually happens – in the moment. I’m pretty happy and excited and feeling blessed right now.” Simon Hampson The Gaslamp Killer [USA] plays alongside Flying Lotus [USA], Kerri Chandler [USA] and loads more at Let Them Eat Cake at Werribee Park on Tuesday January 1.
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WEDNESDAY5TH COQ ROQ Rocking Wednesdays at Lucky Coq are rotating DJs Lady Noir, Agent 86, Kiti, Mr Thom, Joybot and guests giving you nothing but the best new wave, punk, brit pop, bong rap and hair metal. Coq Roq takes place every Wednesday from 8pm with free pool downstairs from 9pm as well as drink specials. Roq out! Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
FREEDOM PASS Friday’s at Freedom with 2 premier clubs, 5 huge rooms, 10+ local and international DJs blending their unique sets across countless styles of tunes – vocal house, smooth R&B, electro and commercial top 40. Throw in a few sexy podium dancers, a world-class lights show and drink specials, the Freedom Pass is your personal ticket to a night you won’t soon forget! Fusion, Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
FRIDAY NIGHT LOFT PARTY
Whether it’s a DJ on the one’s and two’s side by side with a drummer hitting the skins while jammin’ away into the night, or soul singers gracing our humble stage performing Erykah Badu tribute songs over wonky future beats, or hip hop DJs cuttin’ up Serato records, we got the mid-week party. You know you wanna. Free entry Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Kitty Schmidt couldn’t find quality dance music in Fitzroy so she’s decided to open up her bedroom doors. Living above Melbourne’s stalwart lesbian/gay Libation Bar, she’s now throwing a monthly party in her boudoir. Come into her renovated upstairs loft, cocktail bar, dance floor and smoking terrace. With quirky house, deep disco and erotic electronica being spun by Marvin Roland, Mr. Pyz and Kitty Schmidt DJs. Libation, 302 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
SOUL ARMY
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With more flavour than a chocolate pizza, the Wednesday Soul Army throws down raw, uncut funk next to smooth soul grooves and rare blue jams. Bring that special lady because when the boys lay down the love it could be the difference between ‘we’re just friends’ to ‘let’s get it on’. PBS stalwarts Vince Peach and Miss Goldie accompany Prequel and Black Diamond Kicks weekly. Free. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
LAUNDRY WEDNESDAYS Deep, dark, minimal dubstep and drum and bass. Laundry Bar, 50 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
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Start your weekend on a good note with Panorama Fridays at Lucky Coq. DJs Matt Rad, Mr George, Tom Meagher and Phato A Mano transform the upstairs area into one hell of a house party with Hip Hop, Funk, R&B, Disco and House. Meanwhile, downstairs gives you a secluded wind down atmosphere with cult films as background visuals and quality cocktails to sip on. Let the new coqtail list wash away a crappy week! Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
RETRO SEXUAL FRIDAY DJ Grandmaster Vicious spins Fitzroy’s finest mix of ‘80s and ‘90s pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, disco classics and cheese to please plus dance floor anthems from then to now. One Twenty Bar, 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy
Saturdays at Lucky Coq tick all the boxes so start your night early and stay til close! Famous $4 pizzas from 7-9pm (that’s dinner sorted) then from 9pm spread over two levels with DJs playing hip hop, funk, disco, house and electro. Rotating guests on both levels keep the tunes fresh. Free entry. Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
WAH WAH SATURDAYS Just when you thought Wah Saturdays couldn’t get any better, this week Rob Pix (Beng) kicks off a new rotating residency down Waratah place. Get down early to avoid the queue or alternatively you could come down very late for the infamous recovery kicking off at 4AM! Wah Wah Lounge, 185 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
WEEKEND The brain child of the creative kids at 360 Agency and Seven Nightclub. The Weekend is here to put a smile on your dial every Saturday night. We want you to join the family. Dancing from 10pm weekly. Seven, 52 Albert Rd, South Melbourne
SUNDAY9TH SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE The perfect Sunday soundtrack with DJs Askew, Peter Baker, Booshank, Paz, Miss Butt, Junji, Disco Harry and guests. They will be laying down disco, afro beat and deep house til 3am. For lovers of good music - South Side Hustle. Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
STAR BAR SUNDAYS The original and still the best Sunday in Melbourne. Star Bar, 160 Clarendon St, South Melbourne
and boogie wonderland. A mouthful? Perhaps. Phato Amano perfectly sets the mood for an audio-adventure that redefines the dance floor weekly. Our Sunday aficionados Agent 86 and Tigerfunk stir up a full cream shake to the flavour of your liking. Forget everything you thought you knew about losing yourself to the grooves. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
MONDAY10TH IBIMBO Have you always wanted to be a DJ but been cruelly cursed with tone deafness and a general inability to version excursion? Well Bimbo Deluxe saves the day once again.. All you need is an iPhone and you’re set. Just download the free ‘remote’ application from the app store, log into the Bimbo DJ wireless network and you choose which song plays next. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
TUESDAY11TH BIMBO TUESDAYS Bimbo Tuesday’s have long been the discerning DJs midweek breath of fresh air. An opportunity to indulge in, and to each parade their individual takes on music. A night where by the weird and wonderful is not frowned upon but rather celebrated. Resident selectors Matt Radovich, Andras Fox and Henry Who draw from a colorful array of sounds that warm your midweek blues. From 8pm, free. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
COSMIC PIZZA NHJ and friends host every Tuesday night upstairs at Lucky Coq. Playing uneasy listening, freaked out bass jams, romantic comedy disco, tropi-jazz, soundtracks and shit you won’t hear on the other nights. Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
SUNDAE SHAKE Our Signature serve. Each and every Sunday we play host to a self professed vinyl junkie caught between the golden years
BIMBO THURSDAYS Tigerfunk brings with him his full band of travelling gypsies, hipsters and middle class executives, all of whom are prepared to deliver the most excitement you can have this side of the weekend. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
FREE RANGE FUNK Funk up your Thursday nights with Free Range Funk at the Windsor favourite Lucky Coq. Grab a couch early and enjoy one (or more) of their famous $4 pizzas from 7-11pm. Meanwhile DJs Who, Agent 86, Lewis CanCut and special guests tempt you into the night with their eclectic bag of treats. Setting the mood early is delightful jazz, deep soul, and funk. Later it’s fruity disco, choice house, and hipster dance drops. Free entry every Thursday. Lucky Coq, 179 Chapel St, Windsor
FUN HOUSE Celebrate Thursday night at Co. with club classics and dance floor anthems. Co., Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
SLOW HOUSE THURSDAYS Slow House Thursdays is just what Brunswick has been missing. Get down to the latest Thursday spot at Noise Bar, find a space with your bros and get into the as DJs Same O, David Bass and James Hurt spin bass laced tunes ‘til the early hours of the morning. Noise Bar, 291 Albert Street, Brunswick
WONDERLUST Fate, karma, the yin and the yang, the balance between chaos and order or divine intervention? A new spiritual high has emerged from the cosmic energies of the universe and it’s called Wonderlust! As luck would have it you can come and experience the effects of this strange new phenomena every Thursday night at The Carlton! Carlton Club, 193 Bourke Street, Melbourne
FRIDAY7TH GET LIT Get Lit every Friday night with Mugen & D’fro slicin’ n dicin’ over jiggy beats and underground anthems. Bounce to the ounce, and get yer “drank” on! And kids remember one thang, in the wise words of Lady: this pussy be yankin! YOLO. Free entry. From 10pm. Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
CQ FRIDAYS The weekend starts here! Get on down for after work drinks from 5pm with DJs Marcus Knight, Mark Pellegrini, Nick Van Wilder & DJ Anferny getting your weekend started right. 5pm til 3am. CQ, 113 Queen St, Melbourne
FIRST FLOOR FRIDAYS A journey of international music from all over the world; past, present and future rhythms incorporating afro, soul, funk, world and deep house elements! First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
FORBIDDEN Forbidden’s venue is going to wow all those that attend through its state of the art sound and lighting system, an amazing balcony overlooking Russell and Bourke Streets and is located in the heart of the city. Forbidden will feature some of the hottest DJs in Melbourne including Anyo, Rufio, Stefan C, Alex Da Kid, Galo, Timmy Edgell and Azza-M. Forbidden is the hottest place to be on a Friday night – the location has just changed. Free entry applies to everyone between 8pm – 9pm and happy hour will run for 3 hours! Eden, 163 Russell St, Melbourne
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SATURDAY8TH EDEN SATURDAYS Smashing it every week at Melbourne’s hottest looking venue! Top 40 dance, house and R&B 9-3am, then electro from 3am - 5am. DJ Ontime, DJ Ryza, Scotty Erdos and Azza M. $15/$20, free entry after 4am. Eden, 163 Russell St, Melbourne
LOUNGE-CLUB Dazzling disco lights? Check. Big dance floor? Check. Stage to dance on? Check. Music all night long? Check. We got Melbourne’s finest purveyors of music. You’ll get funk, boogie, disco, house, Latin, afro, techno and much more. Lounge-Club happens every weekend from 10PM and it’s free entry. Lounge, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
FIRST FLOOR SATURDAYS It’s house, electro, dub, anthems, disco and funk with guest DJs Genetix, B-Two and Oohee rocking til the break of day. Doors open 10pm with $5 basics til midnight! First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
HOMECOMING In the grand tradition of past Saturday nights at the Prince of Wales, it will regain it’s rightful place on the pantheon of Australian dance music playing host to the best and most exciting EDM locally, nationally and internationally. Local residents include Generik, Oskar, Swick, Tranter, M.A.F.I.A., Streetparty DJs and Clip Art, and scheduled guests The Aston Shuffle, Tonite Only, The Swiss, Luke Million, Parachute Youth, Louis La Roche, Alvin Risk and more. In addition, Homecoming has prepared a veritable roster of exciting drinks and cocktails to fuel the fun, including Fresh coconut cocktails, Dr. Pepper, Electric Lemonade, Tecate, Thaistyle Buckets and Bubble Cup cocktails. Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
HOT STEP Google Hot Step and you’ll get a bunch of Vietnamese game reviews and Balkanese dances on YouTube. But that’s nothing like what you can expect to find within the confines of Bimbo on a Saturday night. Developing thick and heavy but altogether groovy, enjoy an eclectic mix of fairy floss funk, doom disco and monk movement minimal every week. Free. Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St (Cnr Rose St), Fitzroy
SATURDAYS AT ONE TWENTY BAR DJ CKass will take you on a musical journey to the retro sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s, followed by Top 40. One Twenty Bar, 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy
SOUND EMPIRE Co. At Crown’s Saturday night party Sound Empire this week features mega sounds from resident DJs Tate Strauss, Miss Sarah, Nova, Johnny M, Matty G, Dean T, Joe Sofo, Marcus Knight, Dinesh, Chris Ostrom, B-Boogie and Sarah Roberts. Co., Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
STAR SATURDAYS Star Saturdays - smashing it every Saturday! Phil Ross, Scotty Erdos, DJ Ontime, LC, Nick James, Dane Gains, Ryan Hamill, Deja, Phil Isa, Nixon, Azza M, Scotty Nix, DJ Ryza, C Dubb, Alex-J, G-Funk, Dylisco, Achos, Az, Shaggz and guests. Star Bar, 160 Clarendon St, South Melbourne
TEMPERANCE SATURDAYS DJ Marcus Knight & DJ Xander James drop sexy house, dance and drum and bass all night from 8pm. Free entry. Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel St, South Yarra ESSENTIALS
ADRIAN LUX SUMMADAYZE: SUBLIME SWEDE Sweden has a reputation for producing outstanding pop music, and youthful production maestro Adrian Lux is a proud part of that tradition. Anyone who has heard one of his tracks, from the sublime Teenage Crime through to bangers like Can’t Sleep and Weekend Heroes, knows his skills at combining clubready synth hooks with stick-in-your-head melodies. His self-titled debut album, released earlier this year to great acclaim, was a concentrated burst of just such musical goodness. It has already spawned six singles, and there could easily be more – it’s the kind of album where you could essentially pick a track at random and it would be a hit somewhere. By the time you’re reading this, there may well be yet another single doing the rounds. Lux insists, though, that he didn’t have radio or club play in mind when he made the album. “I mean, I like all the tracks, and I guess when I was making them, I wasn’t thinking about them being singles so much as I was trying to make sure they all sounded unique and distinct from one another,” he says. “I wanted them all to stand out. And since I’ve been spending so much time on the road, I’ve been seeing the different way that people react to all of them. Seeing those reactions has been the most fun. My favourite track from the album is the one called Wild Heart, but every time someone comes up to me, they say that they like something different. That’s what I was hoping for, and that makes me really happy.” Around these parts, Teenage Crime may be Lux’s signature track. The song combines a shimmering synth hook with lyrics about youthful abandon, and I ask Lux if it draws in any way on his own experiences as a youngster. “Yeah, it’s definitely based on things that happened to me,” he says. “I wanted to write something that kind of summed up a lot of my young years, how my friends and I would go out and feel like we were invincible, like we owned the night and we never wanted it to end. I wanted to make something that captured that feeling, but also, I didn’t want to make it too specific, because I wanted everyone to have their own interpretation. The song says something about my life, but someone else can come to it and hear some element of their own teenage years in it.” This has been a very big year for Adrian Lux, with the bulk of his time spent on the road, but the constant touring hasn’t necessarily slowed his musical output. “I’ve been working on a lot of new stuff recently,” he explains. “I have a lot of down time in hotel rooms and
airports and places like that, so I try to make the most of it by recording and producing new stuff whenever I can.” He’s able to get by with very little gear – a laptop loaded up with Logic and a small set of speakers I all it takes, and then he’s good to go anywhere in the world. “Sometimes I get more inspired being on the road,” he continues. “I mean, some of my best ideas have come to me while I’m touring. I mean, it’s not always ideal. It’s good to be home, as well. Right now I’m looking forward to spending time in the studio before I go away on tour again.” Though he may be in demand, Lux is hardly what you’d call aloof – he is constantly on Twitter and Tumblr, rattling off stories about shows, posting snippets of new material and interacting with fans. “It’s fun to connect with the world,” he says, when I ask about his social networking habit. “I like to make my sets as personal as possible, and I guess I like the idea of having a lot of personal interactions with fans, too. I’m on there all the time, I get on Facebook and Twitter and Tumblr pretty much every day, posting new stuff that I’m working on, new remixes and getting people to go to the shows. If someone posts something about how they liked a show, it’s cool to be able to give them a shout-out and say thank you – I mean, why wouldn’t you?” Adrian Lux has visited Australia several times over the last year or so, and has always played to rapt crowds. “The club and festival shows I played were all massive, and the crowds were getting into it,” he says. “I loved it. I think it’s a really cool country, and I feel really lucky to be able to go on tour to places like that.” He’s soon to return for next year’s Summadayze, and I ask what exactly we can expect. “I’m hoping to premiere some new songs and new material,” he says, “to try out some of the new stuff I’ve written. I want to make it a really personal experience for everyone. I don’t know what else to say about my set. I like to play a lot of my own stuff, so you’ll be hearing some exclusives and material you’ve never heard before, and I also like to play a lot of stuff by my friends. We’ll see – you have to come to the show to experience it for yourself!” Alasdair Duncan Adrian Lux [SWE] will appear at Summadayze on Tuesday January 1 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl alongside The Chemical Brothers [UK], M.I.A. [UK] and more.
DISMANTLE DAY AND KNIGHT: IN DEEP WATER Will Knighton is one of those people for whom success has been relatively fleeting. Another bass-head from UK’s Brighton, the lad the risen from relative obscurity to make a name for himself in the fledgling bass scene around the world – and he is justifiably proud. “I’ve just been working away in the studio,” chimes the affable Brit. “I’ve been building tracks for my next EP. At this very moment, I’m making a moombahton track and I’m really feeling it! The scene here is great – almost any day of the week there is something happening. Growing up here has been great too, I was playing at a lot of venues around the place when I was young and would go out and get raving!” he proclaims proudly. Indeed, his music is difficult to categorise and he admits that people are forever arguing about how best to describe it. “It is something I made that replicated Dutch house but at 140 beats per minute,” he says. “There had been plenty of 4x4 beats done before by people like Caspa, Skream and Benga – as well as artists like Buraka Som Sistema who do the soca beat stuff – so I wasn’t first. But I do like the energy in 4x4 kicks and off-beat percussion. The music has got a good vibe to it and I found I was getting bored of the same stuff being done over and over. That sort of first happened in the drum and bass genre and then in dubstep, so I wanted to make something a bit different.” In fact, he admits that he never knew that what he was producing at the time was going to get him playing in the far flung reaches of Earth, especially given it was a melting pot of all the stuff he’d previously heard – music like drum and bass and dubstep as well as a number of other influences that he was listening to at the time. And it is that, that defines his direction in 2012 and likely beyond. Studio wise, Knighton has been working on a number of remixes during the UK summer – one for Toddla T, one for Zinc & A Trak and then another for Caspa too. More recently he adds that he’s been working on new material for a forthcoming EP that will be out early next year. “I’ve also started working with vocalists as well and have been learning lots off Breakage, Shy FX and the Digital Soundboy team. I’ve also done some recent collaborations with Breakage and Caspa. After that, I’m planning on doing a Dismantle and Friends EP at some point.” And as if that wasn’t enough, he’s also been in the studio with Mensah and is looking to work with others. “A dream group to work with for me also, would be Prodigy. I love all their work and am a huge fan,” he professes. As far as his sets go, Knighton is playing as many distinctive soundscapes as possible. “Sometimes you have to read the crowd and you may have to play a harder dubstep sound or go deeper and play more that 130 BPM stuff mixed with some house,” he adds. “But it’s great – I like lots of different types of electronic music so to be able to get booked at different types of parties and be able to play lots of different music is fantastic! I would hate to be stuck playing one genre. I play dubstep, newer and older house as well as a bit of jungle and some classics. I’ve even ended my set with Bill Withers before – it was sick! We had the whole crowd singing along. I think people are open these days to artists playing unique material, which I think is a really good thing.”
“I really enjoy playing an alternative set like the one I did at this social club in Paris. I also love playing at after parties with a small room full of people. I even once jumped into a swimming pool by accident in Prague!” He also admits to not having had writer’s block for ages and is enjoying the more prolific output he has looked forward to over recent years – he then goes on to share an odd story or two. “I really enjoy playing an alternative set like the one I did at this social club in Paris. I also love playing at after parties with a small room full of people. I even once jumped into a swimming pool by accident in Prague! A promoter who couldn’t speak much English showed me to what I thought was a third room but was in fact was a bunker full of dirty water. I fell in, five minutes before I was meant to go on. I had to change into some old baggy jogging bottoms and a t-shirt with holes in. I will remember that story for the rest of my life!” Finally, the lad is super pumped for his series of dates around the country, in what will be his first trip Down Under. “Yes, this is my first time to Australia and I have to say I’m pretty excited. You can expect a variety of music and a bunch of great parties. I’m setup with three-CDJs and a whole load of new music, so I look forward to seeing you all when I get there.” Who can wait? RK Dismantle [UK] hits Roxanne Parlour on Friday December 7.
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ANGY KORE SPINNIN’: TECHNO PIZZAS Angelo Del Core is a techno superstar from Casalbore City, Italy. No doubt, the country is home to the odd techno legend – Gaetano Parisio and Rino Cerrone are two whose names comes to mind – but the scene in the country is still developing. Nevertheless, being based in a sweet spot in the heart of Europe – and in between Asia and the USA, isn’t a bad place from which to base oneself. All of that said though, Angelo seems a little despondent about his surroundings, hoping perhaps that Italy could one day hold its place in the hearts and minds of fans and producers alike – as it once did, especially as it did in heyday of the Italo-disco scene. “To be honest, it’s really a little bit sad to say that at the moment – the Italian scene is not so great for techno. It was one of the best scenes some years ago, but recently people have been moving in more commercial movements. I hope it is just a phase and that it will change again sometime soon.” Studio wise, the man that delivered the Hypnotic and Wayfarer EPs in recent times won’t be drawn too much on what he has planned, other than to say that he has plenty in store – and that there isn’t too much more to give away! “Don’t worry, there are going to be many surprises; this coming year will probably be
my best year since the beginning, in terms of my productions,” he says. “I am producing some of the best techno I ever have; techno is the way I would define myself. In fact, I would say I cannot define myself in any other way!” That said, Angelo is inspired and motivated by many things. Musically, the renaissance being felt in techno right now can’t hurt – but he is also engaged by much of what surrounds him. “Everything I do comes to me by some form of instinct. When I produce a track, I sit in front of my computer and basically whatever has to happen, happens! There is usually something in my mind that guides me to do what I want to – it isn’t always completely easy but I know what I have to do!” Musically, his sets are diverse but he admits that he is feeling the darker, more sinister sounds of the genre at present. “My performances are based on the dark concept at the moment,” he describes. “I try to introduce that vibe during my sets as well as some older, more famous tracks. I find it funny how the ‘techno people’ and the ‘not so techno’ people like it – but the end result is that people are still loving techno, which in my opinion is a good thing.” And rightly so, because the chap has been involved in music
HENRY SAIZ REALITY: REALITY: CONFRONTING DREAMS A lot of producers who also DJ say that the studio is their true passion, while spinning records is a necessary evil, a way to pay the bills. Spain’s Henry Saiz used to feel this way, but in recent times, he has started to appreciate the creative possibilities of stepping behind a set of decks. “I think they are very different experiences, but nowadays, I couldn’t live without both of them,” he says. “The studio work is more like a deep need – it’s where I can really express myself. The live shows are the place where I can test that work and check of people react to that so it’s almost as important. I’m really enjoying being a DJ these days,” he continues. “Some of the most intense experiences I’ve have had in my career happened on the stage, the feedback with the audience is so important.” By necessity, DJs spend a lot of time on the road. Henry Saiz is certainly no stranger to this phenomenon, regularly bouncing between airport lounges and hotels in-between shows on all corners of the globe. For him, this is the only drawback of the job, and the only time he feels like he’s actually working. “I
don’t have a good time travelling, to be honest,” he tells me. “Very long flights, airport security, weeks alone…” he pauses. “Hotel life sounds very glamorous, but when you are doing this for years it starts to get deeply annoying.” Then again, he admits, it is all apart of the job. “When you think about it, it’s totally worth it,” he says. “You get to see the world, meet people everywhere and so on. You have to remind yourself that you are actually a very lucky person.” Turning from the road to the studio, I ask Saiz how his latest project is going. It’s an ambitious undertaking to say the least. At present, Saiz is working on an album called Reality Is for Those Who Are Not Strong Enough to Confront Their Dreams, and he’s making it with the help of his fans. Several months back, Saiz took to the internet and put out a call for contributions. He told fans that he was seeking recordings of their voices – singing, whispering, breathing, whatever really – clips of found sounds from their daily lives, or even clips of them playing original compositions on instruments. He’s in the
since he was knee high to a grasshopper – and it’s something he’s never grown tired of. There is nothing else he’d rather be doing and claims music is his reason for being – his very raison d’être. “It is a part of my life and will be forever,” he professes proudly. “I can’t imagine myself doing anything other that what I’m doing right now. Basically, I can’t stop listening to music anyway – sure, I like to do the things that all other people like to do as well – but I’m always listening to music!” Finally, Angelo shares his excitement for getting back to Australia for what will be his third visit. “I had my first tour
process of putting the songs together, layering the various contributions together, and it’s taking an awful lot of work. “It’s definitely a big project for me as it’s my first album,” he says. “It’s already 25 tracks, so still lot of work to do.” I ask Saiz what kinds of submissions he’s been getting from fans to use in the project, and whether it’s provided a unique insight into the inner workings of their minds. “That was the goal I wanted to achieve with this,” he says. “I wanted the opportunity to add unique and personal sounds from my listeners to the album, so they could be part of it. I got many different kinds of stuff – some very weird and funny, others quite special and unique.” As for how the pieces fit together, Saiz tells me that he has considered every sample, and given many a place in the overall collage. “Some of them are just sounds in the background,” he says, “layers and details, but the most inspiring ones became the main ideas to start the songs.” Henry Saiz has spoken before about his love of David Foster Wallace, the American writer who, in his short life, produced epic and surreal works like the novel Infinite Jest. I’m curious to ask what exactly he finds inspiring about Wallace, and indeed, whether Wallace’s writing had any influence on Saiz’s own upcoming project. “Well, I just found his ideas and way of process reality completely amazing,” Saiz says, “and I feel so close to his point of view about almost everything. I’ve learnt so many things by reading his books. The first time I read them, I was totally shocked – he was a completely genius,” he continues. “When you are so into someone’s art, it becomes part of you and it affects the way you see the world and relate
two years ago and I was there last August. I’m always satisfied about the parties that happen there. So I have to say, I’m really looking forward to my tour this year as well!” RK Angy Kore [ITA] plays Summer Beats Soundsystem on New Year’s Day, Tuesday January 1, alongside Astrix [ISR] and heaps more at the Royal Melbourne Hotel.
to people. Eventually, it’s bound to influence your own art.” Alasdair Duncan Henry Saiz [ESP] plays alongside Nick Warren [UK] and Hot Since ’82 [UK] at Billboard The Venue on Friday December 7.
CAMO & KROOKED CROSS THE TRACKS: TRIBE TYRANTS Drum and bass has grown massively over the past decade, however if you were seeking the 2011 winners of Drum and Bass Arena’s Best Album, Video and Producer awards, the European country of Austria probably wouldn’t be the place you would start your search. But this is exactly where Camo & Krooked originate from and, judging by some of the sounds these two have been creating, the scene over there is healthier than many perceive. “When you listen to a typical Camo & Krooked record you will hear an energetic drum and bass tune with influences from a lot of different genres,” one half of the duo, Reinhard ‘Camo’ Rietsch begins. “Sometimes we cross over into electro or the next tune will be more into the direction of progressive or French house. We produce a lot of different directions which makes our sound pretty diverse and keeps it interesting.” Rietsch, along with partner-in-crime Markus ‘Krooked’ Wagner make up the Austrian duo that have been kicking up a storm since they first started producing together in 2007. And, if you haven’t heard of them yet, you will soon. The one and only Grooverider has called them “one of the biggest talents in drum and bass”. And he’s pretty spot on. From the trance-
infused All Fall Down to the filtered refrains of Reminisce, the duo have managed to hone a sound that pulls in other genres and keep things fresh. This is one of the reasons that they decided to release Between The Lines, a remix version of their 2011 long-player Cross The Line. “It came together more naturally than planned, Rietsch says. “Friends in the scene kept asking us if they could remix the tunes and after we had a couple of them together we decided to go all the way and make a full album. We have included a lot of upcoming new talents on the remix album who have done the best tunes they have ever written I think.” It was a similar ‘mates rates’ sort of vibe that thrust the duo together in the first place. “Austria, especially Vienna, has a very healthy drum and bass scene,” he explains. “And a lot of good parties are going on. Markus and I met at a party at his hometown where I was DJing. We got talking and as we used the same program to produce music; we decided to collaborate and as it worked out so great we decided to stick with it. It’s just way more fun to go the journey as a duo.” This pursuit of fun is bringing them back to these shores for the third time in as many years. “We love coming down to
Australia,” he says. “Especially as it’s summer there and we can escape the European winter. The people are wicked as well; we made so many friends and can’t wait to meet them again. [We] really enjoy the crowds; very positive vibes and a lot of energy, especially around new year - Australia is the place to be. “We already play a few big tunes from the forthcoming album which have been the highlights of our latest sets and we always bring a lot of special versions and bootlegs that only we have in our bags,” Rietsch says of what fans can expect from their set at Breakfest. So fun loving vibes with genre-crossing beats sounds
more welcoming to my kind of sound. In fact, just before I came to Australia, I finished a full-on North American tour and the response had been fantastic!” Indeed, the lad claims he is also about halfway done with a debut album. “I’ve stopped taking remix requests so that I can focus solely on that in between all my touring,” he claims. “I’m very anxious to get home from the tour and finish it!” But not before he tears Australia up. Especially given his love of bass and beats is a favourite pastime of many punters Down Under. “To be honest, I don’t know what it was about this music that appealed to me. I guess it was a natural progression because I used to play raves in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. “I was an early adopter of the so-called bass music scene and to me it just felt so much more accessible. I grew up on R&B and hip hop so being able to mix the two into electronic music has proven to be an ideal sound for me!” No less, the youngster
has resisted the urge to pack his bags and relocate to be a part of the burgeoning European scene, rather claiming that a tour is there coming. “I’m just waiting for the right opportunity,” he suggests. Moreover an accomplished engineer, Kastle admits to beginning his production with a robust sound and synth design. “Once I have certain sounds and patches created, it often inspires the entire track. I’ll create a short percussion loop and just play the sounds on my MIDI keyboard for a solid day while recording melodies and synth lines. Then I’ll choose the best ones and by then the track will fall into place. The key is to just keep it as natural as possible and to ensure it comes from that creative space that flows effortlessly! That also translates to my sets which are very diverse and dynamic and incorporates many different genres and BPMs!” Likewise, he has been humbled by some of the attention he has received from some of the biggest names in the business. His unique style has attracted the attention of names such as Ministry of Sound, Scion A/V as well as artists like Example and The Glitch Mob. “Many of these talented artists have become close friends too,” he describes. “It’s a big inspiration, to be surrounded by like-minded artists with a strong drive and passion. It makes you push harder. It also means that I don’t have much time outside of music to have any intense hobbies, but I definitely enjoy a good book. I enjoy reading philosophy, science, ancient history and anything involving creative thinking
KASTLE KEEP IT: THOROUGH Kastle has what could fairly be described as a diverse musical background. With a deep knowledge of electronic music production and audio engineering, the San Francisco-based DJ/producer has cultivated his own style of bass-heavy dance music with a sound that reflects a long time love of hip hop and R&B, laced with elements of dubstep, garage and plenty else. In Sydney at the moment, the lad had just completed his show at Chinese Laundry that he claims was amazing. “I’m spending the rest of the week here so I’ve just been exploring the city,” he explains. Technically too, the lad has only recently arrived at home in San Francisco. “I’ve only been living there for a year and a half,” he says. “I grew up on the East Coast of the US in Pittsburgh and I also spent a lot of time in Boston. But San Francisco is amazing. The music scene there is very open there and you can really do your own thing. But all of America is becoming a bit
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like a good recipe for a great party in the sun but Rietsch sums it up the best: “If you haven’t heard our music, it’s better just to listen to it than to read about it. Let the music do the talking.” Andrew Nelson Camo & Krooked [AUT] play Tribe on New Year’s Day, Tuesday January 1, at Brown Alley alongside Krafty Kuts [UK] and more.
and ideas. It’s all very inspiring for my writing process as well.” Here here. RK Kastle [USA] plays at Revolver this Saturday December 8.
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THURSDAY5TH MOTOWN THURSDAYS Kick start your weekend with Melbourne’s newest Thursday night! Motown Thursdays caters to all true music lovers. Join us on an eclectic musical journey of soul, funk and disco through to early R&B. A live Soul Band features some of Melbourne’s most talented musicians; Carmen Hendricks, Laurent Soupe, Duncan Kinell and Aaron Mendoza just to name a few. DJs keep the records spinning into the early hours; residents are Reg-e, Lee Davies, Kalepe, Dinesh, Suga, Rubz and Alwin Rafferty. Join us around a big, shiny disco ball or two, for free entry, soulful tunes, drink specials all night and a dance floor full of friends! Fashion Lounge, 121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
RHYTHM-AL-ISM Start the weekend early with Fusion’s Resident DJs. Music for your funkin’ soul. Special guests every week! Fusion, Crown Entertainment Complex, Lvl 3, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
FRIDAY6TH FAKTORY This is it. Faktory Fridays are open for business at
Melbourne’s home of R&B, Khokolat Bar. Where else? Damion De Silva, Ken Walker, Durmy, K Dee, Simon Sez, Yaths and Jacqui Dusk spinning all night long. Khokolat Bar, Basement, 43 Hardware La, Melbourne
LIKE FRIDAYS Like Fridays at La Di Da serves up R&B and electro house across two rooms giving you a fun filled end to your week. DJs Dinesh, Dir-X, Sef, NYD, Shaun D, Shaggz, Broz and more. La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
LIGHT We celebrate everything that has made Light at Red Love, kicking off with our after work drinks session from 4pm. Our DJ lineup includes each and every one of the Daddy Mack’s who have helped lead Light into our 5th running year of old school R&B. Harvey Yeah, Ripz, TMC and Stel Kar locking down that Old School Flava with guest appearances by G.A.K. & The Seminar of Funk and Nick K. It’s all happening this Friday as we celebrate 5 years of doing our do and bringing that Red Love! Red Love, Level 1, 401 Swanston Street, Melbourne
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location to lounge and relax in while overlooking busy Flinders Lane. A small plates menu is available to graze on whilst trying our delicious cocktails from the classics to contemporary, beer on tap and a wide range of beers, wines and spirits. Every Friday evening DJ Jumps of The Cat Empire will take to the decks at the bar spinning his rare afro Latin funk vinyl collected from around the world from 6.30pm until late. Papa Goose Cocktail Bar, 91-93 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
SWEET NOTHING FRIDAYS DJ Marcus Knight and DJ Xander James spin hip hop, R&B and house tunes all night from 8pm. Free entry and early drink specials. Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel St, South Yarra
THE NICE UP Tom Showtime presents The Nice Up. All flavours of hip hop, ghetto funk and reggae niceness provided. Sailor Jerry nice up the cocktails, Dos Blockos nice up the $5 beers. Fridays done proper. George Lane Bar, 1 George Lane, St Kilda
SATURDAY7TH KHOKOLAT KOATED
reloads your favourite Saturday night party. Damion De Silva, K Dee, Jay Sin and weekly guests playing R&B & ol’ skool sounds strictly for the urban elite. Khokolat Bar, Basement, 43 Hardware La, Melbourne
REDLOVE SATURDAYS RedLove Saturdays is all about solid classics from the ‘80s, ‘90s and into the ‘00s! Dropping beats of retro pop, disco classics, old school funk, and certainly some of that old school R&B and house to kick! RedLove Resident DJs Phil, HB Bear and Da Gato bringing down the house every Saturday night. If you’re looking for quality service, music to rock, sumptuous drinks and just a cold hard good time; look no further! Red Love, Level 1, 401 Swanston Street, Melbourne
SHAKA SATURDAY The newest R&B Superclub Shaka Saturdays grand opening is set to hit Melbourne over two massive weeks. The northern suburbs newest, freshest club playing all of your favourite R&B, hip hop, old skool and reggae. Shaka Saturdays is showcasing Australias newest and favourite R&B DJs, including DJ C-RAM bringing video mixing to Melbourne and special guest hip hop band Yellow Cake. Set at one of the most amazing venues Melbourne has to offer with two levels, good music, great ‘Shaka’ atmosphere and cheap drinks, we are hoping to pack it out and create a night for people to remember. Level 2 The Club, 2 Arthurton Rd, Northcote
The Loose Goose is focused on providing a wonderful array of cocktails and offers a great CBD
All new experience, same great location with a fresh koat of Khokolat. Restless Entertainment
one reason why I don’t listen to a lot of hip hop, because musically it’s all following the same sort of trend.” The notion of aping a trend or sticking to a formula is something that doesn’t work for this particular crew. “We haven’t found a winning formula, even if we were looking for one. We just say ‘fuck that’ and make the music we like. The truth is I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. So for me to try and copy, I would have to figure out what I’m doing in the first place.” While originally reigning in his wide ranging musical influences, the front-man is now in a position where he is comfortable to express himself fully. “At first I probably kept a lot of ideas out because I had an idea of what people wanted. But then I realised people don’t know what they want until they hear it. Did people in the ‘50s know they wanted The Beatles six or seven years later? No. So, you give people what you want. Most likely if you want it, somebody out there will want it too.” When recording Sorry To Bother You, Riley and his six-person band had a bigger picture in mind. Over the past year, the vocalist has penned a film script to accompany the album, set to be produced by Ted Hope (Adventureland). “The movie is a dark comedy with magical realism and science fiction, inspired by my time as a telemarketer.” Riley’s telemarketing career is one some may not know about, and took place while he was in college, before debut album Kill My Landlord. Following the success of their first two releases, he chose to take a break and wound up returning to the phones. “After Genocide and Juice I had a mid-life crisis, like, ‘I’m 24 and I’ve been
making music my whole adult life, what the hell am I doing?’ Then I quit [music] for a few years, and when my publishing money ran out I went back to the thing I was hauntingly good at, which is being a salesman. With telemarketing I could work on a Monday, make a lot of money by lying to people and not have to go back to work for two weeks.” The natural born orator sees several parallels between his two careers, primarily the skill of being compelling. “The idea of art is saying I have this emotion and inviting people to feel it with you. And figuring out how to do that is like going through some of the same processes in mind as I would making a sales pitch.” Along with the new album and film come plans to head to Australia, although a date has yet to be made. “We’re working hard
at it, so whoever is reading this, bring us down there,” Riley exclaims adamantly. “We’re ready to come down there and storm the country like a Tasmanian Devil.” As the plans come together he sees fit to give us advanced warning. “They don’t really expect what they’re getting, which is a full-on frontal assault. It’s like if you got your ass beat but you were dancing as you got your ass beat and you enjoyed it.”
that. The movement was huge with at least 50 to 100 artists coming together under the one roof.” During his time in The Roots he received a Grammy award and he says, “As a member of The Roots, it enhanced my vocal abilities as a musician.” Rahzel made his triumphant beat boxing debut performance at the legendary Showtime at the Apollo. He stunned the crowd with a repertoire that stroked the memory of any true hip hop fan and the world’s toughest audience (they’ve booed at Lauryn Hill) loved him. Rahzel has since been officially inducted as an “Apollo Legend”. From then, his solo work, including his album The Fifth Element has boasted an impressive selection of collaborative work featuring Q-Tip, Pete Rock and Meshell Ndegeocello. “I reached out to most of the artists, but some of the time they reached out to me or we ran into each other and wanted to collab,” Rahzel explains. “It’s been that way since the beginning. It was how I met ?uestlove, how I met Ben Harper, how I met Bjork. It’s something that just happened.” Given the choice, Rahzel says he would collaborate with the late Notorious B.I.G. or Stevie Wonder. “I met B.I.G. in passing,” he says. “It was a strange circumstance… [and]…it wasn’t a good one. The people running his show wanted me to beat box and he didn’t want that. Time went on and I ran into him in LA and he had given me a couple of compliments. I guess he kinda respected what I did but didn’t wanna say it. I also did a performance in DC
and Stevie Wonder gave me a standing ovation.” While hip hop isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, it’s hard not to admire the skill involved in such intricate vocal abilities. Rahzel argues it’s the purest form through which to express the genre especially when you’re not using any instrument or technical device. When asked whether he prefers rapping or beat boxing he says, “[Beat boxing] is kinda like spoken word. I prefer both. They are vocal qualities in a different capacity.” Despite his commendable efforts he still feels he has more work to do. “I don’t take it lightly,” he explains. “There is much more to learn and much more time to evolve.” If music didn’t work out, Rahzel jokes, “I’d probably be robbing banks. Nah, I’d probably be a banker. I’d be around money one way or the other.” One area of his life the Godfather of Noise has tended to keep quiet about are the tough times he faced growing up. “Basically what you put out is what you get and I like to focus on the positive,” he says. “The negative has molded me, in some sense, to the person
that I am. But I’d rather focus on converting negative into positive.” Further to this, his spiritual beliefs were consolidated when his mother passed away. “I am definitely spiritual,” he says. “It helps a lot and I believe in God. We didn’t come here by accident and there is definitely a higher power.” Excited for the Aussie summertime, Rahzel says, “I just like Australia. There’s a different vibe and different cultures. You guys are way off in your own world and not near anybody which is kinda cool.” His upcoming projects include some work for TV and commercials, plus an album. “I have been working on an album forever now,” he says. “It’s been three years. Someone needs to pull me out of the studio!”
THE COUP HOT: AND BOTHERED Before ‘political rap’ was a sub-genre, Bay Area pioneers The Coup were raising hell with antagonistic, politically fuelled hip hop. As with any outspoken and outwardly controversial group signed to a major label, they have faced several roadblocks over the years. In 2001, their fourth album, Party Music, was famously delayed because of the album cover’s depiction of the group blowing up the World Trade Center. Never straying from their path, five albums and several labels later, they continue on their mission to enlighten and shit-stir with Sorry To Bother You. Touring for the past month throughout Europe, we catch outspoken front-man Raymond ‘Boots’ Riley during some down time. “I had no idea how people would react,” the gravelly voiced Riley says of performing the new material. Possibly their most musically diverse album to date, he believes it is tailored-made for the live forum and will translate better than past releases. “This album is full of stuff that is both aggressive and that you can dance to. Both of those things are important in concert. I don’t personally like the concerts where everyone’s just standing around staring. Then you’ve got concerts where everyone’s really aggressive, but there’s no rhythm in it.” The group’s musical diversity has seen them expand outside of hip hop barriers while critics have accused their sound of being too schizophrenic. “One thing people used to complain about with each of The Coup’s albums was that it doesn’t sound like the last album and that’s because I already made music like the last album. I don’t listen to all one kind of thing, that’s
Andrew ‘Hazard’ Hickey Sorry To Bother You is out now through ANTI–/Warner.
RAHZEL IF YOUR MOTHER: ONLY KNEW You’re doing something right when Stevie Wonder gives you a standing ovation. Manipulating multiple vocal cords to simultaneously create bass, melodies and vocals all in one is no feat easily won, but legendary beat boxer Rahzel has perfected the task to a tee. You can criticise the lyrics of rap. You could also criticise the art of sampling. But you’ll be hard pressed trying to find a way to comment negatively on a skilled beat boxer. Speaking with me about his technique, early beginnings and that time he met Notorious B.I.G., the ‘Godfather of Noise’ demonstrates how beat boxing is one vehicle to express hip hop in its purest form. Growing up, Rahzel was closely linked with some of the strongest forces of early hip hop. Idolising Grandmaster Flash, Rahzel was fortunate that his cousin, Rahim, was a member of The Furious Five, giving him inside access into witnessing one of the great hip hop mega-groups. Beat boxing came as a necessity to Rahzel. “Growing up I didn’t have turntables and drums and other equipment,” he explains. “There was definitely a lot of training involved. You listen to various sounds and a lot of music and experiment. I practiced four or five hours a day.” Rahzel first met ?uestlove back in ’92. “Back then there were a lot of open mics,” he says. “There were a lot of different artists coming together in New York from different parts of the country. You had a group of talented people coming together and it was kinda hard to miss
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Lucky Coq 179 Chapel St, Windsor, 9525 1288
303 303 High Street, Northcote
The LuWOW 62-70 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 5447
Abode 374 St.Kilda Rd, St.Kilda
Mercat Cross Lvl 1, 456 Queen St, Melb, 9348 9998
Albert Park Hotel Cnr Montague & Dundas Pl, Albert Park, 9690 5459
Mink 2 Acland St, St Kilda, 9536 1199
Alia Lvl 1, 83-87 Smith St, Fitzroy, 9486 0999
Miss Libertine 34 Franklin St, Melb, 9663 6855
Alumbra Shed 9, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Espl, Docklands, 8623 9666
Misty 3-5 Hosier Ln, Melb, 9663 9202
Back Bar 67 Green St, Windsor, 9529 7899
Mockingbird Bar 129 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9534 0000
Bar Open 317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9415 9601
Musicland 1359A Sydney Rd, Fawkner, 9359 0006
Baroq House 9-13 Drewery Ln, Melb, 8080 5680
Neverland 32-48 Johnson St, South Melb, 9646 5544
Bendigo Hotel 125 Johnston St, Collingwood 9417 3415
New Guernica Lvl 2, Hub Arcade, 318-322 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9650 4464
Bertha Brown 562 Flinders Street, 9629 1207
Night Cat 141 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 0090
Big Mouth 168 Acland St, St.Kilda, 9534 4611
Night Cat 279 Flinders Ln, Melb, 9654 0444
Billboard 170 Russell St, Melb, 9639 4000
Noise Bar 291 Albert St, Brunswick, 9380 1493
Bimbo Deluxe 376 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 8600
Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote, 9489 3917
Birmingham Hotel Cnr Smith & Johnston St, Fitzroy
Old Bar 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9417 4155
Black Cat 252 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 6230
One Twenty Bar 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy
Blue Bar 330 Chapel St, Prahran, 9529 6499
Onesixone 161 High St, Prahran, 9533 8433
Blue Tile Lounge 95 Smith St, Fitzroy
Order Of Melbourne level 2, 401 Swanston St, Melb, 9663 6707
Boutique 134 Greville St, Prahran, 9525 2322
Palace Hotel 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Brown Alley King Street, Melb,9670 8599
Palace Theatre 20-30 Bourke St, Melb, 9650 0180
Brunswick Hotel 140 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9387 6637
Palais 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 5348 4849
Builders Arms 211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
Palais Theatre Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, 9525 3240
Cabinet Bar 11 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne, 9654 0915
Papa Goose 91 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, 9663 2800
Caravan Music Club 95 Drummond St, Oakleigh
Penny Black 420 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9380 8667
Caseys Nightclub 660A Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 9810 0030
Pier Live Hotel 508 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, 9783 9800
Caz Reitops Dirty Secrets 80 Smith St, Collingwood, 9415 8876
Pony 68-70 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9662 1026
CBD Club 12-14 McKillop St, Melb, 9670 3638
Portland Hotel Cnr Lt Collins & Russell St, Melb, 9810 0064
Chaise Lounge Basement, 105 Queen St, Melb, 9670 6120
The Prague Hotel, 911 High St, Northcote, 9495 0000
Chandelier Room 91 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, 9532 2288
Pretty Please 61c Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9534 4484
Chelsea Heights Hotel Cnr Springvale & Wells Rd,
Prince Bandroom 29 Fitztory St, St Kilda, 9536 1168
Chelsea Heights, 9773 4453
Prince Of Wales 29 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9536 1168
Cherry Bar AC/DC Ln, Melb, 9639 8122
Public Bar 238 Victoria St, North Melb, 9329 6522
Chi Lounge 195 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne, 9662 2688
Railway Hotel 280 Ferrars St, South Melb, 9690 5092
Co. Lvl 3, Crown Complex, 9292 5750
Red Bennies 371 Chapel St, South Yarra, 9826 2689
Colonial Hotel (Brown Alley) Cnr King & Lonsdale St, Melb, 9670 8599
Red Love Lvl 1, 401 Swanston St, Melb, 9639 3722
Commercial Club Hotel 344 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, 9419 1522
Retreat Hotel 226 Nicholson St, Abbotsford, 9417 2693
Cookie Lvl 1, 252 Swanston St, Melb, 9663 7660
The Retreat Hotel 280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9380 4090
Corner Hotel 57 Swan St, Richmond, 9427 9198
The Reverence Hotel 28 Napier St, Footscray, 03 9687 2111
Cornish Arms 163 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Revolt Elizabeth St, Kensington, 03 9376 2115
CQ 113 Queen St, Melb, 8601 2738
Revolver Upstairs 229 Chapel St, Prahran, 9521 5985
Croft Institute 21 Croft Alley, Melb, 9671 4399
Rochester Castle Hotel 202 Johnston St, Fitzroy, 9415 7555
Cruzao Arepa Bar 365 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 7871
Rooftop Cider Bar, Cnr Swanston & Flinders St, Melbourne, 9650 3884
Cushion 99 Fitzroy St, St.Kilda, 9534 7575
Room 680 Level 1, 680 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 9818 0680
Damask 1/347 Burnswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 4578
Roxanne Parlour Lvl 3, 2 Coverlid Pl, Melb
The Drunken Poet 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, 9348 9797
Royal Derby 446 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 2321
Der Raum 438 Church St, Richmond, 9428 0055
Roal Melbourne Hotel 629 Bourke St, 9629 2400
Ding Dong Lounge Lvl 1, 18 Market Ln, Melb, 9662 1020
Ruby’s Lounge 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, 9754 7445
Dizzy’s Jazz Club 381 Burnley St, Richmond, 9428 1233
Saint Hotel 54 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 9593 8333
Double Happiness 21 Liverpool St, Melb, 9650 4488
Sandbelt Live Cnr South & Bignell Rd, Moorabbin, 9555 6899
E:55 55 Elizabeth St, Melb, 9620 3899
Scarlett Lounge 174 Burnley St, Richmond, 9428 0230
East Brunswick Club 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick, 9388 2777
Seven Nightclub 52 Albert Rd, South Melb, 9690 7877
Edinburgh Castle 681 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Spensers Live 419 Spencer St, West Melb, 03 9329 8821
Electric Ladyland Lvl 1, 265 Chapel St, Prahran, 9521 5757
Spot 133 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 9388 0222
Elwood Lounge 49-51 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood, 9525 6788
Standard Hotel 293 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy, 9419 4793
Empress 714 Nicholson St, Nth Fitzroy, 9489 8605
Star Bar 160 Clarendon St, South Melb, 9810 0054
Espy 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, 9534 0211
Station 59 59 Church St, Richmond, 9427 8797
Eurotrash 18 Corrs Ln, Melb, 9654 4411
Stolberg Beer Café 197 Plenty Rd, Preston, 9495 1444
Eve 334 City Rd, Southbank, 9696 7388
Sub Lounge & Restaurant 168 Elizabeth St Melb, 0411 800 198
Evelyn 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 5500
Sugar Bar (Hotel Urban) 35 Fitztroy St, St Kilda, 8530 8888
Ferntree Gully Hotel 1130 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, 9758 6544
Temperance Hotel 426 Chapel St, South Yarra, 9827 7401
Festival Hall 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, 9329 9699
Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury, 9484 9813
First Floor 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 6380
Tiki Lounge 327 Swan St, Richmond, 9428 4336
Forum Theatre 154 Flinders St, Melb, 9299 9800
Toff In Town Lvl 2, 252 Swanston St, Melb, 9639 8770
The Fox Hotel 351 Wellington Street, Collingwood, 9416 4957
Tony Starr’s Kitten Club 267 Lt Collins St, Melb, 9650 2448
Fusion Lvl 3, Crown Complex, Southbank, 9292 5750
The Tote Hotel 67 Johnson St, Collingwood, 9419 5320
The Gallery Room 1/510 Flinders St, Melbourne, 9629 1350
Town Hall Hotel 33 Errol St, North Melbourne, 9328 1983
Gem Bar & Dining 289 Wellingston St, Collingwood, 9419 5170
Trak Lounge 445 Toorak Rd, Toorak, 9826 9000
George Basement, 127 Fitzroy St, 9534 8822
Tramp 20 King St, Melb
Gertrude’s Brown Couch 30 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, 9417 6420
Transport Hotel Federation Square, Melb, 9654 8808
Grace Darling Hotel 114 Smith St, Collingwood, 9416 0055
Trunk 275 Exhibition St, Melbourne, 9663 7994
Grandview Hotel Cnr Heidelberg Rd & Station St, Fairfield, 9489 8061
Tyranny Of Distance 147 Union St, Windsor, 9525 1005
Great Britain Hotel 447 Church St, Richmond, 9429 5066
Two of Hearts 149 Commercial Road, Prahran
Grind N Groove 274 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Union Hotel Brunswick 109 Union St, Brunswick, 9388 2235
Grumpy’s Green 125 Smith St, Collingwood, 9416 1944
Veludo 175 Acland St, St Kilda, 9534 4456
Gypsy Bar 334 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9419 0548
Victoria Hotel 380 Victoria St, Brunswick, 9388 0830
HiFi 125 Swanston St, Melb, 1300 843 4434
Wah Wah Lounge Lvl 1, 185 Lonsdale St, Melb
Highlander 11a Highlander Lane, Melb, 9620 2227
Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote, 9482 1333
Hoo Haa 105 Chapel St, Windsor, 9529 6900
Westernport Hotel 161 Marine Pde, San Remo, 5678 5205
Horse Bazaar 397 Little Lonsdale St, Melb, 9670 2329
Willow Bar 222 High Street, Northcote, 9481 1222
Iddy Biddy 47 Blessington St, St Kilda, 9534 4484
Windsor Castle 89 Albert St, Windsor, 9525 0239
Jett Black 177 Greville St, Prahran
Workers Club 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9415 8889
John Curtin Hotel 29 Lygon St, Melb, 9663 6350
Workshop Lvl 1, 413 Elizabeth St, Melb, 9326 4365
Khokolat Bar 43 Hardware Lane, Melbourne, 039642 1142
Yah Yah’s 99 Smith St, Fitzroy, 9419 4920
La Di Da 577 Lt Bourke St, Melb, 9670 7680
The Vine 59 Wellington St, Collingwood, 9417 2434
Labour In Vain 197A Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 9417 5955 Lomond Hotel 225 Nicholson St, East Brunswick
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