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FREE SHIT SUSY BLUE Vintage vocals and smooth as honey harmonies; Wish In My Dish is the newest release from Melbourne singer songwriter Susy Blue. Singalong and catchy Wish In My Dish effortlessly combines Susy’s love for calypso , ‘60s pop, whimsy and folk. Susy Blue plays on Sunday August 11 at the Workers Club and we have some double passes and a signed CD to giveaway.
SNOW PASS Snow Pass is just the ticket to everything snow at Mount Hotham this year, you’ll spend less time in ticket office queues and more time on the slopes. We’ve got a few weekend passes to giveaway (valued at a massive $400) that will let you ski through the scanners onto the lifts (and save some dollars for the bar).
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MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL Get ready to crack some tinnies, Aunty Meredith has let loose the first two acts that will be hitting the Supernatural Amphitheatre this December. Disco don Nile Rodgers is set to return to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre alongside his legendary band Chic. Rodgers played alongside Chic at the 2012 Golden Plains festival, of which our reviewer stated, “Chic’s own hits were impressive enough, but Nile busted out a string of tracks that he laid his Midas touch upon over the years – Original Sin, Like A Virgin, Let’s Dance, I mean, goddamn. Then of course we were told to freak out during Le Freak. Everyone obliged.” They’ll be joined stoner-sludge doom masters Melvins. One of the most trailblazing underground rock outfits of the ‘90s, they remain peerless and unsurpassed today, continuing to warp minds via albums like Heavy Puke, Pigs Of The Roman Empire and most recently Everybody Loves Sausages. In a final tweak for the 2013 incarnation, there will be 500 less tickets sold than previous years. Meredith 2013 takes place over Friday December 13 - Sunday December 15.
THE GRISWOLDS AND CHANCE WATERS The Griswolds and Chance Waters are stepping out together for the More Than Just Friends tour. The two acts have been holed up in the studio recording a track together for Chance’s upcoming album and the tour will be the first time it will be unveiled to fans in all its glory. They’ll hit the Northcote Social Club on Thursday September 19.
HUGO RACE FATALISTS Hugo Race will bring his Italian based Fatalists project to Australian shores after an extensive European tour. The Fatalists shall embark on a national pilgrimage to support their latest album, We Never Had Control, which was released through Rough Velvet Records and MGM earlier this month. Hugo Race Fatalists will hit The Workers Club on Friday September 20 with Sacri Cuori.
After a three week national tour supporting The Nerve, The Charge return to The Espy this on Saturday July 27 with Over-Reactor. It’s been well over a year since The Charge ventured across the river and played The Espy and the boys are looking forward to it. To celebrate, we’ve got two signed CD and t-shirt packs to giveaway. Head to beat.com.au/freeshit to win.
THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS For the first time in over four years The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus are finally coming back on Australian shores. The tour comes to celebrate the release of their latest 10th Anniversary EP, Et Tu, Brute? However, this time around it won’t be just an ordinary tour. For the first time in Australian history, fans from cities around the nation will compete to decide where the band will tour by pledging to buy tickets via GiggedIn. GiggedIn is a live music crowdfunding and ticketing platform enabling the opportunity for true Red Jumpsuit fans to pledge and bring the show to their hometown. Victoria fans will have the chance to see them on Friday November 15 in either Melbourne, Geelong or Bendigo. For more information and to pledge please visit the GiggedIn
HTRK HTRK have revealed their only Melbourne headline show for 2013. HTRK’s album Work (work, work) was one of 2011’s most acclaimed Australian releases. Their forthcoming album (due for release in 2014 via Mistletone) will be the band’s first album as a duo. With this Melbourne show, HTRK will be giving the audience an exclusive preview of new material. HTRK will hit Howler on Friday August 2.
DALE WATSON AND HIS LONESTERS Country music maverick Dale Watson will be touring the country with his Lonestars this November. Creator of the Ameripolitan genre and member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, Watson stands alongside Waylon, Willie Nelson and George Straight as one of Texas’ finest country singers and songwriters. This year has seen him release his 21st album, El Rancho Azul, which was recorded at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio. Anything but understated Dale Watson and his Lonestars promise to deliver full on honky tonk, with a driving rhythm section, tight electric guitar solos and the lonesome twang of pedal steel. Catch them on stage at Oakleigh’s Caravan Club on Saturday November 30 or on Sunday December 1 at the Northcote Social Club.
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PROGFEST Featuring bands from genres including prog, post, psychedelic, art rock, metal and everything in between, Progfest is about showcasing artists who have decided to challenge themselves musically and create music with depth and vision. Headlining this year’s event is Australia’s pre-eminent instrumental post rockers Sleepmakewaves from Sydney and progressive metalheads Voyager from Perth. Joining them will be an array of bands including: Caligula’s Horse, Mushroom Giant, Glass Empire, A Lonely Crowd, Toehider, Alithia, Rise Of Avernus, The Black Galaxy Experience, Troldhaugen, Bear The Mammoth, Anarion, Rainbird, Motionless Me, Full Code, Orsome Welles, The Nest Itself, Nihl, Cat Or Pillar, Citrus Jam and Phil Para Band, with more to be announced. It all goes down on Saturday August 24 across all three Espy stages.
ONE ELECTRIC DAY A huge lineup is set to rock Werribee Park this November for the inaugural One Electric Day. Headlined by Jimmy Barnes and The Angels, they’ll also share the stage with James Reyne, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson and Boom Crash Opera in this massive afternoon event. It takes place on Sunday November 24. Beat Magazine Page 10
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YOUNG BLOOD HAWKE LA based five-piece Young Blood Hawke will be bringing their unique brand of electro-pop down under for two exclusive shows next month. The band will play the headline shows whilst touring as special guests on Pink’s massive The Truth About Love tour. In 2012, the band released their debut EP and returned this year with their first full length album Wake Up, which features hit single We Come Running. They will play to The Toff In Town on Saturday August 24.
BLOODS Sydney garage punk kids Bloods have returned with a brand new single Into My Arms and will be playing a bunch of shows to celebrate. The new track promises one minute and 49 seconds of dance-around-inyour-underpants and sing-into-your-hairbrush fun and deals with the abandonment issues that arise from being in a long term relationship. It follows Back To You and both are taken from the band’s much anticipated debut EP Golden Fang, which will be out on Friday August 9. Catch them at The Worker’s Club with Major Leagues on Friday August 30.
TONIGHT ALIVE From humble beginnings, this group of Sydneylocals have spread their energetic pop-punk sound around the world collecting a dedicated global audience wherever they go. The band’s September Australian tour will offer the chance for fans of all ages to see them live on stage when they play all ages, over 18s and under 18s shows. Tonight Alive will be joined by special guests Hands Like Houses. It goes down at The Hi-Fi on Wednesday September 11 (under 18s) and at Billboard on Friday September 13 (over 18s).
MUSE As we revealed late last year (alongside Matt Bellamy’s carefree tweeting), Muse will be bringing their bombastic live show back to Australia in 2013. Muse last brought their spaceships, purpose-built skyscrapers, lasers and rotating drum risers to Australian shores in 2010, which saw them tour twice, once for the Big Day Out and then again later in the year for The Resistance Tour. Their 2013 tour comes off the back of their 2012 album The 2nd Law. Muse will hit Rod Laver Arena on Friday December 6.
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FRENZAL RHOMB Australian punk rock gurus Frenzal Rhomb have defied expectations and a tape worm infestation to deliver their eighth album and announce a national tour. The group’s first release in five years Smoko at the Pet Food Factory was recorded with infamous Descendents and Black Flag stickman Bill Stevenson in the backwoods of Colorado. They’ll be joined for their Melbourne show by special guests Crisis Alert and Hug Therapist. Watch them get up to their usual – or unusual – tricks on Friday August 2 at the Corner Hotel.
Ten bands everyone should know about: Humans As Animals, Lester The Fierce, Ani Difranco, Brighter Later, Adam Levy, Dave Matthews Band, Heart, Bon Iver, Katie Noonan and Billy Joel. Nine food items that you need to make a kickarse dinner party: Polenta, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, curry paste, coconut milk, tofu, broccoli and mango. Eight possessions that define you: My suitcase, my Taylor steel string 16ce, my Taylor nylon 72ce, dreadlocks, my giant octopus hat, massive arctic coat, all of my colourful boots and Dragonfly Tiffany Lamp.
THIRTY SECOND TO MARS Jared Leto and co will not be venturing onto Australian shores until next year. Originally scheduled to perform at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday August 10, the band today released the following statement. “It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we must reschedule the four shows in Australia. A member of the band will be undergoing a medical procedure and the time will be used to address this. Please know we are absolutely devastated and hope for your understanding and patience. Our sincerest and deepest apologies. We are rescheduling for March 2014 as these are the earliest the dates are available. Thank you for your faith, for your support, and for standing by us no matter what. We ask you please respect our privacy through challenging times like these.” Stay tuned to Beat for further details.
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Five people who inspire you: Maryam Namazie, Malala Yousafzai, Ani Difranco, Frank Zappa and Christopher Hitchens. Four things that turn you on: Reading, science nerds, Frank Zappa and well played table tennis. Three goals for your music: Release an album at least once a year, tour everywhere and forever and to be a kickass guitarist. Two live gigs you’ll never forget and why: Ani Difranco – taking up the giant stage at the Palais with just her tiny self and huge voice/chops. Jeff Beck – also at the Palais. I forgot who I was with in the dreamy tonegasm. One day left before the apocalypse and you: Play music all day, till I lose my voice and hands and then the above dinner party with my loved ones. When’s the gig / release? Friday July 26 and Tuesday August 6 at Bennetts Lane.
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BABYSHAMBLES Babyshambles will not be playing any shows in Australia outside of Splendour In The Grass. A statement from the promoters of Splendour In The Grass reads, “Today Secret Sounds regretfully informs fans of Brit garage rockers Babyshambles that the band will be playing exclusively at Splendour In The Grass and will not be touring to other Australian cities on this trip. This is due to various considerations, including advice from our immigration solicitor. While we’re disappointed the tour hasn’t worked out this time, we’re very excited about playing our new songs at Splendour In The Grass and we’re hoping to reschedule the other shows for some time in the not too distant future” said a spokesperson from the band. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase. The Snowdroppers are hitting the road in celebration of their latest single, So Much Better.
PIKELET Melbourne exploratory synth-pop adventurers Pikelet have announced launch dates for third album, Calluses, due for release on Chapter Music on Friday August 16. The follow-up to 2010’s Australian Music Prizeshortlisted Stem. Calluses is a darker, denser beast than its predecessors. rom the post-apocalyptic eeriness of Pressure Cooker, to the ‘60s Euro space-jazz of Forward Motion, to the frenetic introspection of first single Combo, the album is bold, ambitious and layered, a record that rewards repeated listens with subtle details and hypnotic depths. It’ll be launched on Saturday October 5 at the John Curtin Bandroom.
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It’s only a little over three weeks until Triple R 102.7 FM holds its annual Radiothon. For 10 days, from Friday August 9 until Sunday August 18, it’s time to party on the airwaves. Triple R is a fully independent, non-profit community radio station which is truly listener-funded, relying on listeners’ subscriptions to keep running. This year’s Radiothon theme is ‘A Party To Subscribe To’ – and they’re once again asking listeners to answer our annual call for subscriptions and support the station for another 12 months. Listeners should expect to hear a lot of party antics, tips and tracks on air over the coming weeks and remember – it’s time for a conscious vote, so cross the floor and subscribe to 3RRR. Visit the Triple R website for more information.
Fresh from the UK leg of the Vans Warped Tour 2013 performing alongside Enter Shikari, Rise Against, Anberlin, Yellowcard and Billy Talent to name a few, Manchester quintet Neck Deep are heading to our shores this November debuting their live set of attitude, energy and high octane pop punk tunes to Australian audiences. Catch them on Thursday November 28 at Next! at the Colonial Hotel.
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Define your genre in five words or less: Toxic horror rock. What do you love about making music? Billie-Jade: Creating another world where no boundaries exist and being able to invite others into your world and share the experience. Howsie: Freedom and the adventure of starting with nothing and ending up with something. When’s the gig and with who? This Friday July 26 at The 86, Fitzroy. We have just returned from LA recording so we have decided to throw a launch party instead of a live gig with our friends Sarah Eida and Miss Nic performing before we present our new music video. How long have you been gigging and writing? H: Hatchet Dawn’s first show was back in January 2009, my first ever show was in October 2001 with a local Deftones/Sunk Loto rip off band. BJ: Been gigging since I was 14 and writing since I could talk. What inspires or has influenced your music the most? H: Originality is a big thing for me. I don’t like trends Beat Magazine Page 12
THE SNOWDROPPERS So Much Better (at making each other feel worse) is a dancy little ditty about how much easier it is to twist a knife into someone when they’re someone you love. Once the tour is over they’ll be returning to the writing dungeon for album #3, so this may be your last chance for a while to come and get down with The Snowdroppers. They hit the Corner Hotel on Friday August 9.
BEHEMOTH Is there anything left to say about Behemoth? If you are honest to yourself, not really, but let’s give it a shot. Polish blackened death metallers have achieved what only a few bands in that genre will ever be able to reach for. After years of relentless touring and releasing even stronger music with each output, all the hard work has paid off and very few, if any, lay ahead of them. With each tour in Australia since 2006 growing in stature and anticipation, this 2013 tour will surely be the one to top them all as Behemoth, punish us with their formidable and incredible live performances and vitriolically spew forth their hellacious hymns the way they should be. They’ll hit The Espy on Friday October 25.
and have never followed them. Going against the grain has always inspired me. I always have been obsessed with dark themes and music. Biggest influence musically is a hard call…I listen to everything I can get my hands on. It’s a shame boobs don’t make a musical note. BJ: Anything modern, dark, haunting including movie soundtracks and images…I am just a typical gothaholacostic. Do you have any record releases to date? What are they? Where can I get them? H: We have our third release due to bounce onto CD shelves this Friday July 26. It’s a limited edition EP pressing on CD which includes our latest music video. For iTunes folk it’s only a single release, we hope everyone buys the CD with more content before it ends up on torrent download sites in the next month or so. Strategic marketing, let’s call it that! Tell us about the last song you wrote. BJ: A horrific disco number one hit, should be charting shortly. H: I’m writing some dark metal songs for fun at the moment, not over thinking the process, just letting it flow and it’s actually been quite therapeutic…like a chai latte. When, and why did you start writing music? H: I have been writing music since 1999. I wanted to bring something new and deadly fresh to this planet. I am a zombie rocker that’s returned from the dead to get my ghoul on…long story. BJ: I cannot even remember a time when I wasn’t writing music, I write music because it comes naturally and because I have a lot to say. Howsie calls
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me the ‘The Lips’. Where would you like to be in five years? H: Sipping a chai latte still and writing music, while having all the projects I am working on now off the ground. Some long worldwide tours under the belt with some serious cheddar in my pocket to open some businesses sitting in my pipeline. BJ: On tour.
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WOLF MAIL Montreal born, California raised bluesman Wolf Mail will return to Australian venues in September to celebrate the release of his sixth album Above The Influence. His nomadic career has spanned more than 20 countries and 27 years. Despite relocating down under in 2006, Wolf Mail has spent most of his time touring internationally of late. Above The Influence is certainly an international effort, recorded in The Netherlands and Australia, mixed in France and mastered in the US. Catch Wolf Mail at the Northcote Social Club on Thursday October 10.
BOY & BEAR After selling out their first show, Boy & Bear have added a second at the Forum Theatre this November. They’ve also announced that Aussie up and comers Battleships and Dustin Tebbutt will be accompanying them on their Spring tour, 16 Days Under A Southern Sun. Fans are clearly excited to sample the group’s new musical wares, with the countdown on for their much anticipated Splendour In The Grass performance. The second show will take place on Sunday November 3 at the Forum.
CITY AND COLOUR Following the announcement earlier this month that Dallas Green – known better as City and Colour – would be visiting Sydney and Melbourne to promote the release of his new album The Hurry and The Harm, the news also spread that during his stay he’d be announcing details of a full national tour later in the year. Beat can confirm that City and Colour will embark on an extensive run of national dates this December, varying from intimate 650 capacity theatres to 10,000+ capacity outdoor amphitheatres. City and Colour will hit the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday December 14.
THE PREATURES The Preatures are set to release a brand new fivetrack EP entitled Is This How You Feel? This latest release from the band, will be available in stores and digitally from Friday August 9. The Is This How You Feel? EP, features the irrepressible single of the same name (currently receiving accolades around the globe) as well as four brand new tracks. They’ll launch it on Friday September 13 at the Northcote Social Club.
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A fiendishly talented sextet of horns, strings and drums, The Woohoo Revue have forged their reputation throughout Australia with their adrenalin-fuelled celebration fit for dancing, drinking and ignoring tomorrow. Fans will be delighted by the news that the band is toting a host of new material on the road for the first time, allowing a glimpse of The Woohoo Revue’s brand new album, due for release in early 2014. It goes down on Friday August 30 at the Northcote Social Club.
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Define your genre in five words or less: Hard rock/grunge. Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Fucking loud. What do you love about making music? Aside from the creative process between band members, I love the community it offers especially in Melbourne. When you’re doing what you love in front of people and they get it, nothing beats that connection. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? We have our album Red Flags which has been out for 18 months and a new single Requiem For A Dream which is available on digital download from our Bandcamp. When’s the gig and with who? We are playing this Saturday July 27 at The Espy. How long have you been gigging and writing? As a band, coming up on five years. Beat Magazine Page 14
BIGSOUND 2013 Various Venus Brisbane September 11–13 KIERAN RYAN Workers Club September 14 PARKWAY DRIVE Palace Theatre September 21,22 CALEXICO Athenaeum Theatre September 24, Corner Hotel September 25 THE BASICS Northcote Social Club September 27,28, Corner Hotel September 29 THE PAPER KITES The Forum September 28 REGURGITATOR The Hi-Fi September 28 XAVIER RUDD The Forum October 3 SPRUNG FESTIVAL Kevin Bartlett Sporting And Recreation Complex October 19 THE AMITY AFFLICTION The Palace October 22, 23 BABY ANIMALS Corner Hotel October 31 BOY & BEAR The Forum November 2, 3 A DAY ON THE GREEN Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley November 9 QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Princess Park, Queenscliff November 22 - 24 ONE ELECTRIC DAY Werribee Park November 24
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BY KRISSI WEISS Matthew Colwell (aka 360) is recovering from jetlag after a holiday in London and a trip to Glastonbury. The uber-inked wordsmith has been working hard at his craft for many years; first coming to the attention of the mainstream hip hop crowd as the rapper to the left of Pez in The Festival Song, but it was his 2012 album, Falling & Flying, that cemented him as a bonafide rap star in Australia and beyond. He’s brutally honest in his lyrics and has copped more than his fair share of hate on message boards and blogs – you can’t be successful in this country without an equal measure of hate it seems. He’s working on his highly anticipated (and soon-to-be highly dissected) follow-up album, and as far as international touring is concerned, well, a spot on this year’s Lollapalooza lineup is sure to help things along. Australians love to (at worst) tear down anyone daring to succeed or (at best) greet them with calloused apathy, so it’s easy to forget that there are actual fans out there who, because they view an artist with blind adoration, unintentionally make things hard for people like Colwell. “I don’t know if people know it or not, but it’s a pretty big battle daily for me to go out in public – it’s so full on,” Colwell says without a hint of arrogance. “Some days are worse than others, but it’s always tough. I try and look at the positives; I mean, it’s when they’re not interested that you should be worried. I’ve tried full disguises and shit, and that doesn’t work. I’ve gone out many times in a wig and it never works. I have all these tattoos that stand out so I shoulda just done a Daft Punk thing and been like a robot.” Colwell is in no way talking rap-shit and going on an ego-trip here, he sounds genuinely anxious about the way his personal life has been forced to transform, while suggesting that having to be 360 every day is arduous. After an unnecessarily public break-up with fiancé Crystal Bale last year, Colwell admits that he will do all he can to keep his latest relationship out of the slimy hands of gossip media. “It’s been watching relationships change – even family members – things have changed a lot. It’s all part of it, you put yourself out there so you have to be ready for it,” he says. “‘Cause [my new girlfriend is] from London, I think she finds it all pretty funny. It doesn’t affect her as she didn’t really know me as that – we were just hanging out – so I think it’s a bit of a trip out for her when we go out … When you’re growing up you think about being famous and shit like that, but you don’t really have a clue what it’s actually like. To be honest, I don’t enjoy the fame and I don’t enjoy the attention, and I tell myself that I’m getting to make music and that’s the positive. I don’t even like leaving my home these days.” Hiding away at home provides little respite for Colwell - if he dares to switch on his computer. Some corners of the hip-hop scene in Australia – driven mostly by fans – seem to have attempted to emulate the East Coast/West Coast-style rivalries of the USA. We come off like a whiney little sister though, poking and name-calling for no real reason, playing tough guy dress-ups and failing to notice that in the States, the people involved in the great rap wars of the ‘80s and ‘90s didn’t do it because it was cool, they were trapped in a cycle of poverty, desperation
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and despair. No one wants to be shot, no one wants to be stabbed – just ask the Cypress Hill lads. Our greatest role play was via Sydney’s Kerser, who was allegedly the target of a drive-by last year in Ferntree Gully. “Yeah, Ferntree Gully,” he laughs. “A drive-by in Ferntree Gully? Man, Kerser’s from Sydney, so I don’t know how many enemies he has around the place. To have a drive-by at a Ferntree Gully pub sounds a bit out there, I don’t even know if that’s really true, ay.”
“WHEN YOU’RE GROWING UP YOU THINK ABOUT BEING FAMOUS AND SHIT LIKE THAT, BUT YOU DON’T REALLY HAVE A CLUE WHAT IT’S ACTUALLY LIKE. TO BE HONEST, I DON’T ENJOY THE FAME AND I DON’T ENJOY THE ATTENTION, AND I TELL MYSELF THAT I’M GETTING TO MAKE MUSIC AND THAT’S THE POSITIVE. I DON’T EVEN LIKE LEAVING MY HOME THESE DAYS.” Still, some rivalry has always existed, just maybe not in such a Tarantino way. “When I started rapping in the scene, it was fucking tiny and even back then it was all politics and shit; there was so much bitching going on,” he says. “I was a part of it back then but I chose to stay out of all of that now. People don’t understand that when you’re a rapper here, the scene can be so hard to deal with because there are so many different opinions and shit. It’s like everyone has a fucking rule book and is telling you what’s right and what’s wrong with your music.” Colwell lights up when talk turns to his latest album. “I’ve been going really hard on it,” he says. “I’ve got a bunch of tracks but I’m still working away on it. I have my own pressure on myself to get it out there, but I
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won’t release it until it’s exactly how I want it to be, no matter what anyone says.” With Colwell no stranger to collaborations, guessing that a few high profile artists might appear is an easy one to make. “I’ve done a song with Daniel Johns. I’ve also done a song with Chris Cheney and another one with Julian Hamilton from The Presets. I was such a fan of all of these guys, it’s huge for me to get to work with them and actually have them respect my music. My manager also manages The Living End, so I met them and performed with them at the Big Day Out. With Daniel Johns it’s crazy – my publisher is his brother, and I said how awesome it would be to work with him and he said he’d probably love to. People are gonna be blown away by Daniel Johns – the way he sings and the way he sounds now is so different and so incredible.” While Colwell is excited by what he’s doing, he’s also a little afraid of his own honesty. “The album’s gonna be called Utopia, so I guess it’s a lot about how fucked up people are on earth and the negative side of things, but there are a lot of positive things as well,” he says. “I wanted it to be another step above Falling & Flying, like the next step is Utopia. Everyone in the scene have been putting out similar themes – Bliss n Eso with Circus In The Sky and Hilltop Hoods with Drinking From the Sun – so I figure space is taking it to a whole other level. It goes from sounding like a Radiohead song into an electro beat; the sound is crazy, there really are no words. It’s also really honest, I’ve touched on certain issues that no one ever really talks about to anyone and that I’ve never really spoken about to many people. It’s gonna be interesting to see how it’s perceived.” Colwell’s heartfelt lyrics are what people attach to the most and he knows it’s a double-edged sword. It’s one thing to poor your heart out through rhymes and metaphor, but it’s another to have some stranger ask you to expand on things for all to read. It’s a bizarre line to walk as both artist and interviewer - artists generally want to just talk about the music and not their personal lives, but their lyrics are filled with their personal lives; their experiences inform every word they write, so what’s left to ask about, the key change in the middle eight? “Yeah I’ve thought about it a lot and some of the issues I’ve touched on I don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone about,” he says. “I guess if people wanna know about it, listen to the song, but it’s not something I’m gonna address. Like with my last relationship – it was so public, everyone knew everything about my girlfriend and what we were doing. When we broke up, it was fucking annoying having everyone asking shit. With this relationship, I’ll keep it sacred by keeping it to myself and by keeping it in a form of reality that everyone else isn’t involved in. I know that’s kinda stupid to not wanna be asked about things when you’ve put them out there, and I’m not gonna flip out, but there’ll be a lot of things from this new album that I’m not gonna chat about. I like to keep my personal life private – I’ve learned that now.”
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THIS WEEK: ON SCREEN Good Job will make its world premiere at the Tote this weekend, accompanied by killer performances from River Of Snakes, Seedy Jeezus and Laughing Leaves. The seven minute short film was written by Ian Hillman and produced by Stefan Raabe and tells the unusual story of a failed stockbroker. Michael decides to make a career change, but gets off to a shaky start in his new profession as an armed robber. The film promises comedy, robbery-tom-foolery, a good dose of western standoff, action, redemption and a twist or two along the way. It will be screening at the Tote on Sunday July 28. Doors open at 4.30pm.
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ON STAGE Nick Hedger’s debut cabaret show Crap I Found In My Room will premiere at The Butterfly Club this Tuesday. Forced to move out of his parents house, a young man must come to terms with growing up, moving on and all the junk he has accumulated over the years. As with most forms of self reflection the best way to work through your worries is probably to sing about them. Hedger was born and raised in Melbourne but studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating last year. Despite his musical theatre background, his cabaret has an eclectic sound, drawing diverse influence from theatre composers such as Stephen Sonheim, Stephen Schwarz to contemporary artists such as Ben Folds and Alanis Morissette. Crap I Found in My Room will play Tuesday July 30 and then from Thursday August 1 until Sunday August 4 at the Butterfly Club.
ON DISPLAY In conjunction with the Melbourne International Film Festival, Stephen McLaughlan Gallery will be presenting Ben King: Stills from the local film industry. Despite the discombobulating title, the exhibition will showcase photographs taken by Ben King, a motion picture camera assistant turned photographer. King has been privy to the sets and production of many Australian films, including Snowtown, I Frankenstarin, Where the Wild Things Are and classical horror remake, Patrick. King’s photos will offer an insight into the construction of these films and their process, something that all movie aficionados are sure to appreciate. Ben King: Stills from the local film industry will open on Wednesday 24 July – Saturday August 10 at the Stephen McLaughlan Gallery, with an official opening night on Saturday July 27 from 2pm – 4pm. Admission is free.
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THE 2013 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BY NICK TARAS
The upcoming MIFF will screen 310 films from 63 countries with over 445 sessions. I asked MIFF programmer Al Cossar to give me a few of his personal favourites. Ten minutes later, I felt like Gob Bluth from Arrested Development: ‘I’ve made a huge mistake’. The man’s passion for the upcoming films at MIFF is impossibly overwhelming to include in a 900 word article. Along with outlining some highlights of MIFF, Cossar gave insights into the range of other programs this year, which include Inside the DPRK – a focus on tales from within North Korea – to breathtaking films at the Melbourne Planetarium showcasing the beauty of the aurora lights, the colour of maths, and much more. “We essentially start programming in September. Some films you might be able to see and confirm immediately, and others you might be negotiating for, for months and months and months. We go to places like Sundance or Berlin or Cannes which is always amazing to see films played with an audience, to see what the response is at a critical level, at a level of sales, and purely just being in a room and hearing what people say. Seeing the energy a film brings out of an audience as well is really incredible…we build things from the ground up.” From all-ages films in Next Gen to all-out gore and madness in Night Shift, to behind-the-scenes discussion with filmmakers in Talking Pictures, you really have to browse the MIFF program to appreciate the enormity of what’s on offer. MIFF isn’t even limited to traditional cinema – the showcases at the Melbourne Planetarium (with its 16-metre domed ceiling, reclining seats and multiple projection system) provide for an alternative film viewing experience for quirky, visually-stunning films such as Kilpisjärvellä – a presentation of the Northern Lights. “I really love Ain’t Them Bodies Saints which world premiered at Sundance this year, and it’s from a writerdirector called David Lowery…the film is sort of a grand, eloquent, doomed, outlaw love-story with Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, and he’s obviously been brushing up on his early Terrence Malick to very good effect. It’s a very grand, beautiful film. “There’s Blue Ruin which was part of Directors Fortnight at Cannes, and I hope it’s something that people don’t go by. It’s part of our Night Shift program and it’s incredibly intense but also a blackly kind of comic, revenge film that’s really sort of adept at withholding the right amount of information from you. It starts out with this homeless man who is intent on finding this guy to kill him, and it slowly unveils why, and it has the tone of an early Coen brothers film. It would be an amazing film to see in a room full of people, so I’d definitely recommend that. “The Act of Killing is one that’s already got a lot of popular attention, and that is just a devastating film to see. It’s by Joshua Oppenheimer, and his films are made across like seven years. It’s [set] in Indonesia in 1965-1966 where over a million people alleged to be communists were exterminated by the Indonesian government, carried out by a variety of
gangsters and thugs. “All Is Lost, our closing night film, is an absolutely amazing film. Again it was a Cannes world premiere. JC Chandor did Margin Call a couple of years back and it’s literally a one-person film. The only actor in it is Robert Redford, who delivers an absolutely charismatic, incredible performance. It’s a survival at sea story, and there’s about five lines of dialogue in the whole thing. You don’t find out anything about his character, there’s no backstory, there’s no contextualising to it. You’re witness to a desperate act of survival at sea and that’s the entirety to it, and that’s an incredible narrative tight rope to walk across a 100-minute film or so. It’s a really bold, memorising film. “There’s a whole lot of smaller films that I hope people take the opportunity to see as well. I really like These Birds Walk, which is a documentary about a runaway boy in Karachi, Pakistan and it’s kind of centred around this runaway home and there’s an ambulance service where the drivers moonlight as picking these kids up and dropping them at the centre…it’s an amazing, really intimate, beautifully rendered story about youth older than their time in this very chaotic city. “Starlet, in the US Indie strand, is something that’s really intimate but also takes a confronting turn. Harmony Lessons, which is the Kazakh film, played in Berlin competition this year, it’s this story around an organised bully ring that’s an extortion racquet in this Kazakh high school…it’s very focused and dense, but it also manages to be an art film that packs a very thoughtful genre piece in it as well. “Blanket Evens is a Spanish silent film that’s a re-telling of Snow White with a female matador is great big-screen film. The Selfish Giant is a loose adaptation of an Oscar Wilde story and it’s updated and contemporary and he’s working with non-professional child actors who are all amazing. It was probably the best received British film at Cannes I think.” While there are perennial strands at MIFF each year, a one-off category this year – Inside the DPRK – provides an exceptional opportunity to experience the culture of a reclusive, secretive society through film. “One of the broad kind of things that people respond to is to get an insight and experience another culture and that’s a particularly interesting proposition when you apply it to
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THE ACT OF KILLING The Act Of Killing is a film so bizarre and unsettling that it seems fictional. Dubbed by Werner Herzog as “powerful, surreal and frightening…unprecedented in the history of cinema,” Joshua Oppenheimer presents a chilling picture of a land where mass murderers are celebrated as heroes. The film’s subjects – small-time gangsters who became death-squad leaders during the anti-Communist purges following the 1965 Indonesian military coup – were never punished; and instead they took power and have become role models applauded for their actions. Oppenheimer films them gleefully re-enacting their kills. Playing themselves and their victims, they are forced to confront their actions for the first time. It screens on Sunday July 28 at the Greater Union Cinema 6 and then on Saturday August 3 at the Forum Theatre.
THE STONE ROSES: MADE OF STONE Director Shane Meadows goes behind the scenes of the reunion of his “all-time favourite band”, interweaving archival footage with that from his own exclusive access, taking us from early rehearsals to the band’s celebratory hometown gigs at Heaton Park. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone is an emotional, euphoric tale of one of modern music’s most unlikely resurrections. It screens on Saturday July 27 at the Greater Union Cinema 3 and then on Tuesday August 6 at Greater Union Cinema 6.
DIFFERENTLY, MOLUSSIA In differently, Molussia there are nine chapters. However, before each screening the order of the chapters is selected at random, creating 362,880 different versions of the film. A breathtaking odyssey through both the history and future of cinema, differently, Molussia is a transcendent meditation on the eerily prescient 1930s work of anti-fascist German author Günther Anders. Deeply atmospheric and unashamedly high-minded, this is cinema at its most remarkable and challenging - a startling journey to the heart of what makes film ‘film’. It screens on Tuesday July 30 and Thursday August 1 at ACMI 1. a region like North Korea…it’s a rare opportunity I think in terms of being able to view these films. For Western audiences, there’s heavy ideology through them and there is a lot that will be very different. There’s also things that would be relatable or similar or interesting in that you’ve got melodrama, Kung Fu, a classically structured sports film. As a festival we try to present things that aren’t just sit-on-your-couch and watch a DVD films. We want films that are going to be rare and interesting experiences for an audience to watch as a community in a cinema.” The 2013 Melbourne International Film Festival runs from Thursday July 25 until Sunday August 11 across several cinemas in Melbourne. Turn on a device with access to the internet, open up a browser, type miff. com.au into the address bar and then press enter for more information, sessions times and tickets.
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Ivan Sen & Aaron Pedersen: All Roads Lead One of Australia’s most accomplished auteurs, Ivan Sen (Toomelah) returns to MIFF with Mystery Road, starring Aaron Pedersen, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Kwanten and Jack Charles. Join Ivan and Aaron in conversation with Christine Olsen (Rabbit-Proof Fence).
5.30pm – Talking Pictures: What’s Yours is Mine: Downloads to Downturn? RRR’s Lauren Taylor and Simon Winkler talk to music industry experts about Downloaded, the birth of digital technology and the end of the record industry.
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TAVI’S WORLD Writer, blogger, editor of Rookie Magazine, actress and spokesperson Tavi Gevinson, is setting the world on ďŹ re with her unique brand of feminism and personal style, and all at the age of 17. Discover teenagers ďŹ nding their voice and gain an insight into Tavi’s world. Brought to you by Wesley College. Presented by the Melbourne Writers Festival and the Sydney Opera House WHEN FRI 23 AUG, 6pm WHERE Athenaeum Theatre TICKETS $40/30
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Melbourne’s best-loved spoken word event, Liner Notes, pays poetic tribute to The Doors’ classic album L.A. Woman, song by song. Take a psychedelic road trip with the ghost of Jim Morrison to scatter the ashes of the ’60s, on an unforgettable night of literary cabaret and music.
Iconic Torres-Strait Islander and legendary singer-songwriter Seaman Dan performs songs from his Aria award-winning albums. His music blends traditional Torres Strait Islander and pearling songs with jazz, hula and blues. Join him as he shares the inspiring stories behind his music and tales of his remarkable 85 years. For one day only, doors open 3.30pm.
Featuring Ophira Eisenberg (USA), Doug Johnstone (UK), Jane Caro, Andy GrifďŹ ths, Emilie Zoey Baker, and more led by MC Michael Nolan and a live band. WHEN FRI 23 AUG, 9pm, doors open at 8.30pm WHERE Regal Ballroom, Northcote TICKETS $25
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Start your second Festival weekend with Friday Night Live! Grab a wine from the pop-up bar and join comic icon Wendy Harmer, for our Letterman meets-Jon Stewart late-night talk show, with Festival guests Andrew O’Hagan, Shereen El Feki, Michelle Dicinoski, Bike Snob NYC, comedian Sammy J, and The Blackeyed Susans. WHEN FRI 30 AUG, 9pm WHERE Deakin Edge, Fed Square TICKETS: $25
MUSIC APPRECIATION 101 New York music writer Chris Ruen, London-based rock critic Andrew Mueller and Victorian writer and broadcaster Elmo Keep talk contemporary music criticism in What Difference Does it Make? Chris Ruen teams up with Triple RRR’s Byte Into It host Vanessa Toholka to discusses the impact of free ďŹ le sharing on the music industry in Freeloading. In Retromania, music historian Simon Reynolds asks: is pop music’s addiction to its own past killing innovation? WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? WHEN FRI 30 AUG, 4pm WHERE Deakin Edge, Fed Square TICKETS $21.50/19.50 FREELOADING: WHEN SAT 31 AUG, 5.30pm WHERE ACMI Cinema 1 TICKETS $21.50/19.50 RETROMANIA: WHEN SUN 1 SEP, 4pm WHERE ACMI Cinema 1 TICKETS $21.50/19.50
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VISUAL MUSIC: INDIGENOUS MASTERS OF LIGHT AND COLOUR Benjamin Law
MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL Melbourne Writers Festival is an annual event focused on hosting workshops, forums and talks dedicated to writing and the propagation of ideas and critical thinking. Today, they released their full program, and it looks resplendent. Following the success of their The New Yorker series last year, the festival will delight anglophiles this year with their focus on London Review of Books, a mini-program dedicated to the acclaimed literary magazine, London Review of Books (LRB). The sessions will include talks with LRB editor Mary-Kay Wilmers, publisher Nicholas Spice, and regular contributors to the magazine. As always, the Melbourne Writers Festival will have a mini-program dedicated to Australian literature and culture. Guests this year include penciller, writer and artists Shaun Tan (The Red Tree, The Arrival), acclaimed pianist and writer Anna Goldworthy (Piano Lessons, Welcome to Your New Life), Miles Franklin Award-winner Alex Miller (The Ancestor Game, Journey to the Stone Country), and witty, gay sensation Benjamin Law, who will be hosting a Queer Literary Salon dedicated to illustrating the queer voices within literature. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy and provocative debate does, feel free to check out the Big Ideas forum series; Anne Summers will debate about the misogyny that still pervades politics today in Feminism, Misogyny, Power, while retired-politician Bob Brown will discuss the global green movement in From Grassroots to Global Activism. Building from this will be the Journalism part of the MWF program, a section dedicated to dissection of the journalism industry and its future. New News, a forum series dedicated to issues currently affecting journalism, will delve into whether technology is driving us into another Dark Age with Is New Media Making Us Stupid? and how journalists cope with redundancy and fulfill their vocation in After The Package. Blog editor Sarah Wendell (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books) will join Jane Caro and publisher Marina Go to discuss Digital Women, and how they affect the digital environment. As part of the storytelling series, Magda Szunbanski will join Ophira Eisenberg to host The Moth, a theatrical production of storytelling centred around the motif of courage. Most excitingly, Melbourne Writers Festival will host the last part of the Edinburgh World Writers Conference, a global conference that has traveled from Edinburgh to Istanbul to Berlin to Beijing and many more, spreading ideas and writing advice. It will host acclaimed Scottish writers, including Kirsty Gunn (Rain, The Boy and the Sea), Doug Johnstone (Smokeheads), and awardwinning poet and writer, John Burnside. This is only a small section of the program, which includes over 300 writers this year. To uncover the full program, please visit their website. The Melbourne Writers Festival will run from Thursday August 22 – Sunday September 1.
Following the conclusion of NAIDOC week earlier this month, the National Gallery of Victoria have announced an exhibition, Visual Music: Indigenous Masters of Light and Colour, focused on indigenous art. The exhibition will celebrate and display the work of eight elderly, solo artists whose paintings changed the cultural knowledge and perspective of our country, including the acclaimed Emily Kame Kngwarreye (or Emily Kam Ngwarray) whose works often included depictions of the yam plant, a ‘bush tucker’ plant fundamental to the Indigenous diet, and was considered a “visual music of mass appeal” due to her movement away from traditional dot infilling and circling style of Indigenous artwork. Other artists will include Indigenous artists from the Western Deserts and Queensland, including Pulpurru Davies, painter Lorna Napurrurla Fencer, Alkawari Dawson and Wakartu Cory Surprise. Visual Music: Indigenous Masters of Light and Colour will be on exhibition at the NGV from Saturday August 10 – mid-October. Admission is free.
WENDY AIRHOLE AND LOW FIDELITY This August, Anna Pappas Gallery will host two new titillating exhibitions that explore pop culture and technology — Wendy Airhole by Sue Dodd and Low Fidelity by Stephen Giblett. Dodd is a Melbournebased artist known for her uncanny brand of blended installation, video and performance pieces that deal with issues of desire, homogeneity and the influence of globalisation. Her latest project, Wendy Airhole, is a series of videos where a fictional character called Wendy Airhole performs rearranged lyrics and melodies from pop music, including ‘60s music, country, rap and the ‘80s. It is an accumulation of the influence of pop music on our identity and perspective. Stephen Giblett (Plume) will delve into the parallels between lo-fi music and lo-res imagery in Low Fidelity, showcasing his notion that technical flaws provide opportunities for creativity. It is his first solo-exhibition. Wendy Airhole and Low Fidelity will be on exhibition at Anna Pappas Gallery from Tuesday August 6 – Saturday August 31, with an opening night on Tuesday August 6 at 6pm. Admission is free.
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NIGHT MAYBE In collaboration with Melbourne theatre company Stuck Pigs Squealing (The Eisteddfod, The Black Swan of Trespass), Theatre Works will present the world premiere of night maybe, the newest play from Kit Brookman. Sasha (Sarah Ogden), the protagonist of night maybe, is a girl who was abandoned by her brother on the side of a road one night. Disorientated and distraught, Sasha sets off on a worldwide adventure to find her brother with vehement determination and uncovers secrets better left in the dark. Kit Brookman is a trained actor and playwright from the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Graduating in 2008, Brookman quickly put pen to paper, producing acclaimed play Close and Heaven, which won him the 2012 Philip Parsons Young Playwright’s Award. night maybe will be performed at Theatre Works from Thursday August 15 – Sunday September 1.
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COMMEDIA DELL PARTE: COLLINGWOOD Dave Thornton headlines an amazing lineup of comics this week at Commedia Dell Parte at Agent 284. Tegan Higginbotham will be your MC, and will also be joined by Dilruk Jayasinha, Khaled Khalafala, Trav Nash, Brose Avard and Tom Ward. Tickets at the door for just $10 plus meal and drink deals.
COMMEDIA DELL PARTE: ST KILDA Commedia Dell Parte is still running every Thursday in St Kilda. This week Sean Ryan hosts a great lineup of comics including Michael Connel, Nicholas Johnson, Timothy Clark, Stuart Daulman and Mo Mann. With each week packing out, you will need to get in early to grab a seat. The room runs on a ‘pay as you like’ basis, so come along and have a great laugh, then pay what you believe the show is worth on the way out. Commedia Dell Parte runs every Thursday from 8.30pm at the George Lane Bar, St Kilda.
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FIVE BOROUGHS COMEDY This Thursday Adam Richard headlines Five Boroughs Comedy. You’ve seen him on Celebrity Splash, now see him live on stage. Plus Tom Ward, Jason English and heaps more. It’s all happening at Five Boroughs Comedy, 68 Hardware Lane (upstairs), in the CBD on Thursday July 25 from 8.30pm.
The Garden of Words
Reel Anime, an anime-dedicated film festival run by Madmen Entertainment, have announced the two final films for their 2013 program. Makoto Shinkai (5 Centimeters Per Second, Children Who Chase Lost Words) returns with his latest film The Garden of Words, a film that illustrates the meeting of Takao, a student who skives class to sketch shoe designs, and Yukino, an idealistic teen who floats through life. Despite their differences, the two continuously meet in the same garden on rainy days and eventually a relationship blossoms, which is soon threatened by the imminent arrival of summer. For all Ghost in the Shell fans, Production I.G. return with their newest installment in the series, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, where cyborghacker extraordinaire Motoko Kusandi returns to investigate a harrowing bombing that threatens her life and those around her. The Garden of Words and Ghost in the Shell: Arise will join Evangelion 3.0 You Can(not) Redo, 009 RE: Cyborg and A Letter to Momo for REELANIME 2013. The anime festival will be hosted across selected venues during October, venues and sessions will be confirmed closer to the date.
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FILMONIK This month, Filmonik Melbourne will light up the Bella Union in dazzling lights with their short film night, Filmonik the Third. It’s part of the expanding, worldwide Kino movement, a progression dedicated to short films and filmmakers. Filmonik invites fledgling and experienced filmmakers, and film aficionados, to collaborate with other filmmakers and artists, present their work during the open-mic session and enjoy short films in a non-competitive atmosphere. Filmonik the Third will be hosted at the Bella Union from 6.30pm on Monday July 29. It’s $5 for admission, but free for filmmakers and food-bringers.
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For two weeks of each month over spring, Knock Knock Comedy will be bringing some of the country’s best loved funny guys and gals to suburban venues across the city. The September shows will be headlined by Fiona O’Loughlin, with Bev Killick stealing the spotlight for one show on Thursday September 5. RockWiz’s Brian Nankervic will MC week one and Lawrence Mooney will take the mic for week two. The October shows will be headlined by Garry Who, joined by Chris Franklin as MC. Bruno Lucia will headline the November shows with MC Pommy Johnson by his side. If that wasn’t enough, Dave Callan will MC the Knock Knock Comedy grand final on Saturday November 23 and special guests will be taking the stage throughout the series. Checkout the Knock Knock Comedy website for a full list of participating venues and the details of each show.
THE WORLD’S END BY JOSEPH RANA
In short, the ‘wtf’ colloquialism sums up Edgar Wright’s latest directorial triumph, The World’s End. In a good way, that is – the film is original, bold and genuinely funny. And interestingly enough, the ‘wtf’ gag seems to be at the core of what Wright was going for. “You know what’s funny about that? I thought of that as a joke and I was about to write that on Twitter... I stop myself and thought it would be a funny line in the movie.” The film sees five childhood friends – or ‘the five musketeers’ – reunite to follow their leader Gary King (Simon Pegg) into mayhem. Mentally stuck in his teens, Gary cunningly convinces his four mates – Andy (Nick Frost), Steven (Paddy Considine), Oliver (Martin Freeman), and Peter (Eddie Marsan) – to join him and re-create an epic pub crawl they failed to complete twenty years ago. This Golden Mile drinking marathon leads them to their childhood suburban town of Newton Haven, where Gary is hell-bent on reaching the last pub on his map, The World’s End, at any and all costs. But there is something wrong – Gary and his middle-aged cohort realise that town locals are not what they seem. It’s all parodied alien invasion, zombie apocalypse, cop action, ‘70s paranoia thriller from here on in with a pretty solid gag hit-rate. Finishing the pub crawl is now not as half important as staying alive. The World’s End, like Wright’s previous works, is also intentionally very British. “Oh I think it’s really important because I think in the same way that if I watch an Australian film I want to see like a little window into your world. It’s important to have cultural identity, because otherwise everything becomes a sort of a trans-Atlantic mush,” says Wright. And rightly so. With the number of Hollywood movies that seem to be infectious clones of each other, The World’s End comes as a welcome change. Stylistically, The World’s End might come across as propagating Around The Block meets The Day The Earth Stood Still meets The Breakfast Club wherein
protagonist Gary shares a similar disposition to a gothic John Bender. But Wright doesn’t entirely agree. “Not specifically, no. You said Bender, but my first thought was Futurama… Simon used to be a Goth when he was a teenager. The sister of mercy look is just like wearing all black with black jeans. I’m wearing black jeans today,” laughs Wright. But what we can say for certain is that The World’s End draws inspiration from Big Chill and It’s Always Fair Weather. “Big Chill is a film about some friends reuniting [while the] Gene Kelly musical [is] sort of friends after World War II… [they] meet ten years later and realise they have nothing in common.” Contextually, the film also completes the Wright’s Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy comprising Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and now The World’s End. When watched in a series, as intended, the trilogy successfully subverts then deconstructs stereotypes of the zombie thriller genre by satiric hyperbole and mockery. There’s also an overdose of nostalgia. “The nostalgia thing is like the villain in the piece... a sting in the tale in The World’s End is that the idea that nostalgia is probably very bad for you. The moral of the film is like don’t try to recreate former glories,” says Wright.
“THE NOSTALGIA THING IS LIKE THE VILLAIN IN THE PIECE... A STING IN THE TALE IN THE WORLD’S END IS THAT THE IDEA THAT NOSTALGIA IS PROBABLY VERY BAD FOR YOU. THE MORAL OF THE FILM IS LIKE DON’T TRY TO RECREATE FORMER GLORIES,”
The World’s End opens in cinemas on Thursday August 1.
FEED YOUR HEAD MAGIC MUSHROOMS - PETER STAFFORD ($19.95) There are more than 100 entheogenic fungi known to stimulate ecstatic states in those who use them. In this provocative guide, Peter Stafford probes the history of these ancient, popular and misunderstood - natural psychoactive substances. The most famous of the fungi are here, including the psilocybin variety, along with more esoteric mushrooms such as fly agaric, panther caps, and soma. This handbook includes photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, and chapters on the history, botany, chemistry, mental and physical effects, and preparation of magic mushrooms.
MYCELIUM RUNNING - PAUL STAMETS ($44.95) Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how. The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called mycelium - the fruit of which are mushrooms - recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium’s digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants (mycoremediation), catch and reduce silt from streambeds and pathogens from agricultural watersheds (mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides), and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens (mycoforestry and myco-gardening).
PSILOCYBIN: MAGIC MUSHROOM GROWER’S GUIDE - O T OSS & O N OERIC ($24.95) In the 1970s two of the most influential thinkers of the psychedelic era gathered what was then known about psilocybin botany and culture and presented it in this book. Writing under pseudonyms, the McKenna brothers provided simple, reliable, and productive methods for magic mushroom propagation, including black-and-white photographs that showed the techniques of the time. The development of more modern cultivation techniques does not eclipse the cultural contributions of this book. Philosophical asides, whimsical illustrations evoking the mystical nature of mushrooms, and speculations about the relationship of these organisms to humankind provide a lasting legacy.
THE MUSHROOM CULTIVATOR - PAUL STAMETS & J S CHILTON ($59.95) The Mushroom Cultivator is easily the best source of information on growing mushrooms at home. The authors demystify the art of mushroom cultivation and put mastery of it within everyone’s reach. If you have been searching for information on this topic, you will find it to be all that you have been looking for. Includes detailed growth requirements for 15 mushroom species, sterile culture and mushroom spawn preparation techniques, procedures for strain selection and development, practical preparation methods for compost and bulk substrates, the mushroom life cycle and mushroom genetics, identification of the major competitor molds, pathogens and pests, and guidelines for the construction of mushroom growing rooms.
THE PSILOCYBIN SOLUTION - SIMON G POWELL ($24.95) It has been more than 50 years since sacred mushrooms were plucked from the shamanic backwaters of Mexico and presented to the modern world by R. Gordon Wasson. After sparking the psychedelic era of the 1960s, however, the divine mushroom returned underground from whence it mysteriously originated. Yet today, the mushroom’s extraordinary influence is once again being felt by large numbers of people, due to the discovery of hundreds of wild psilocybin species growing across the globe. In The Psilocybin Solution, Simon G. Powell traces the history of the sacred psilocybin mushroom and discusses the shamanic visionary effects it can induce.
MUSHROOMS AND MANKIND - JAMES ARTHUR ($22.95) For thousands of years, humanity has been involved in a symbiotic relationship with plants. Not only have plants supplied mankind with a never-ending food source, but have also served us in another way. This book uncovers the natural link between man, consciousness, and God. This discovery may at first seem abstract, wishful thinking, or even impossible; yet as evidence presented on these pages unfolds, one may find that its understanding does not require as much of a leap of faith as first thought. Should people explore this knowledge, it may allow many to put aside their differences, and join in the understanding that each and every one of us may now experience that which has been, until this time, hidden away in the recesses of our spiritual history.
MUSHROOM MAGICK - ARIK ROPER ($29.95) For centuries hallucinogenic mushroomshave participated in a sublime relationship with humankind. Summed up by the reverent name given to them by the Aztecs, teonanactl (or flesh of the Gods), they have played a mysterious role in human experience, thanks to their psychoactive chemicals that shift and modify the human mind. Arik Roper’s exquisite painted portraits of magic mushrooms capture their powerful auras, adding to a tradition of mushroom art that stretches back more than 400 years. Mushroom Magick illustrates more than 90 of the known hallucinogenic species from around the world, with an emphasis on the genus Psilocybe, and accompanies them with information about their habitats, psychoactive powers, and role in human cultures.
THE SACRED MUSHROOM SEEKER - THOMAS J RIEDLINGER ($39.95) A celebration of the life and pioneering work of the eminent mycologist and scholar R. Gordon Wasson. A legendary figure in the field of ethnobotany, R. Gordon Wasson’s trailblazing work on hallucinogenic mushrooms with the Mexican curandera Maria Sabina in the 1950s brought increased scholarly attention to the importance of psychoactive plants in the spiritual life of indigenous peoples and had a profound influence well beyond the academic world. His accessible writings helped popularize these discoveries, forming the ground for the social revolution of the following decade. With the growing interest in the role of psychoactive plants in society today, the work of R. Gordon Wasson and the example set by the man himself, so well illustrated here, takes on increasing importance.
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CLARE BOWDITCH
BY THOMAS BAILEY
Equal parts cabaret, pantomime, comedy and free-for-all musical mayhem, legendary indie songstress Clare Bowditch’s annual Winter Secrets tours have become something of an Australian institution. Ever since she first began this most irreverent and curious series of interactive concerts back in 2009, Bowditch has made it her mission to close the gap between performer and audience. Now, with her fifth studio album The Winter I Chose Happiness under her belt, Winter Secrets is returning – and just about anything is possible. What is certain, though, is that there will be some dizzyingly jazzy sounds, and some damn good times to be had. In person, as in her public persona, Bowditch is an irrepressibly positive figure who exudes a gentle and intoxicating warmth. She smiles widely when asked about how the idea for this series of concerts first came into being. “I was touring a lot with a big band, and then, to change things up, I thought I’d do a solo tour,” she tells me. “I called it a ‘Random Creative Adventure’. I found that when I played, the audiences were always just so brilliant, and were always really talented … and so I just started throwing backing vocals out to them, and they’d throw them back to me, and we’d all do three-part harmonies, or whatever!” It didn’t take long for Bowditch to take her interaction with the audience one step further: the origins of her special breed of audience participation were seeded a long time ago. “I was at a Jeff Buckley concert when I was a teenager and I remember that feeling of wishing he would just reach down and drag me up on stage,” she recalls fondly. “And Winter Secrets then became a chance to get some of those talented people up on the stage! So it’s two parts – there’s a lot of play with the audience;
if they’re into it, that’s great … and if they’re not, then that’s fine. But there’s a competition as well!” And by competition, she means that there is the chance for one awesome and talented musician in each state that Winter Secrets touches down upon to be able to grace the stage with Bowditch to perform a cover of her most recent single, the bittersweet and beautiful One Little River. Hopeful musos from across Australia have been filming themselves covering the song, and sending their entries to Bowditch’s website. Clare herself will choose the winners. She laughs with delight when I ask her what kind of entries she’s received so far. “Some of them just blow me away!” she exclaims. “People are making themselves vulnerable, they’re putting it out there, they’re giving it a crack; some of them are absolute professionals, and some of them have never done anything like it before and are just giving it a try – and I just love that.” What is it, exactly, that she’s looking for in a winning entry? “Well, it’s really just about how it makes me feel. You know, it’s really that simple. When someone does something that’s unique and beautiful or … it just
COLD WAR KIDS
BY BENJAMIN COOPER
Matt Maust is on the road, but he certainly is not slumming it. The bass player of Cold War Kids is in the middle of his band’s North American tour, and is combining his love of art with his love of beer. He’s also not afraid to wax lyrical on the twin subjects. “I’m in Ann Arbor, Michigan,” Maust says. “I’ve got some time to myself, so I’m holed up in my hotel room sketching and drinking India Pale Ale.” Isn’t that a strange combination for a bassist? “Ha!” Maust laughs. “Well, it’s been a while since I’ve had a day off, and I like to draw whenever I can find the time. Plus, this particular IPA is excellent – there are some very nice hops happening here.” The beer in question is brewed by a friend of the band, Vern Moen. Their fellow Californian is a filmmaker who directed the video for Miracle Mile, the lead single from this year’s fourth album Dear Miss Lonelyhearts. “We’ve known Vern for a while now,” Maust says, “but he’s getting really good at brewing. He’ll probably end up just doing that for a
living. Did I mention how good this IPA is?” Maust’s enjoyment of his day off is understandable. The band has been on tour for two and a half months with folk rockers The Lumineers. The time in transit has been utilised by Maust to good effect. “I do all the artwork for the band,” he says. “It’s nice when I’m on tour, because it gives me plenty of time to come up with little ideas for sketches. I can normally only work at it sporadically. You know, I’ll do a little bit here, and a little bit there until I’ve got a piece close to being complete.” Dear Miss Lonelyhearts is the band’s first album in two years, following on from 2011’s Mine Is Yours. It’s their first outing with former Modest Mouse guitarist Dann Galluci, after founding guitarist Jonnie Russell
works – I never go in with a checklist of things; I just go in with a gut reaction.” Another time honoured tradition of Bowditch’s Winter Secrets is her hand-picking of a super-talented collaborator to join her in her shenanigans. Just as last year’s festivities included the absolutely fabulous Lanie Lane, this year Clare will bring along the snappy and effervescent electronic skills of Melbourne-based Spender – a prospect Bowditch is truly excited about. “Spender is someone whose work I really admire – we went to school together! He was really short then, but then he really grew up, and now he’s become an amazing musicmaker,” she laughs. “He’s making stuff that sounds like no one else except him, and he’s a great experimenter. He’s a great person to have on the road with me.” If there’s one thing Bowditch knows, and knows well, it’s the power of a good collaboration. She’s done quite a few over the last few years, so what, in her opinion, makes a collaboration work? She ponders for a moment: “In my opinion, it is the ability to try new things in a space where new things are encouraged,”
left the group in 2012. Galluci also produced the record, along with Lars Stalfors (Matt & Kim, Funeral Party), and was critically praised by the music media as a return to form. “I don’t think our sound has changed all that much,” Maust says. “I think it’s grown. There are drum machines on this album, which is a first. But we still made it in the traditional Cold War Kids way. Three quarters of it are recorded as a live band. I think this time it was a matter of layering and layering some songs. That was something we worked hard on getting right. We really slaved over that.” The band’s members are not sitting around soaking up the critical praise. “We’re on tour, but we’re also working on making music videos for every single song on the record,” Maust says. Most of those videos are being made on the road, purely because there is no other option. “We’ll be on tour for a long time,” Maust says. “It’s not a problem for us, we’re known as a live band so that’s how we do things. We treat live shows as something special, because they are. “I think there are two sides to Cold War Kids. It’s much easier for us to do a live show than sweat it out in the studio. But I think we’re becoming more accomplished as a studio band.”
she explains. “I think the worst thing for a collaboration is when your inner critic is switched on in the first two minutes – that is the end, you know! “But if you meet someone in a similar sense of play, it works well. Like, I did some lovely songwriting with Paul Dempsey about a year ago, and I remember both of us were just trying out new ideas. I’ve written with Missy Higgins, with Wiley, and Gotye – and it just works when you’re both able to make yourself vulnerable. Again, it’s a gut thing!” She pauses briefly and states, with a twinkle in her eye, “And that’s the trick of doing anything in life!” Come on down and be a part of the shenanigans when CLARE BOWDITCH brings her Winter Secrets Tour to the Corner Hotel on Saturday August 10. Special collaborators will be Spender and the audience! Tickets on sale through Corner Hotel’s website. The Winter I Chose Happiness is out now through Universal.
Maust insists there is little chance of the band’s enviable live reputation changing. “Our live shows are as manical as ever,” he says. “And we definitely realise how spoiled we are to be able to do this night after night. It’s never not fun.” Cold War Kids play the sold out Splendour In The Grass Festival on Saturday July 27, followed by a sold-out sideshow at The Hi-Fi on Tuesday July 30.
CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST DRINKS
BY THOMAS BAILEY
The Hypnotiser, the long awaited second album from local country and blues legend Cash Savage, is a mesmerising and fantastically eloquent record, ranging the themes of love and loss, pain and redemption, to self-discovery and regret. It’s a meaty listen, with her brilliant band The Last Drinks providing the solid tunes, and Savage’s old mate Nick Finch from Graveyard Train hopping aboard as producer. Savage is pretty damn happy. “I’m incredibly chuffed,” she says over the phone from her part-time job, where she’s been sitting in front of a computer. “You know, I’m really, really proud of what we’ve made; I’ve been sitting on this finished product for six weeks or so, and it still takes me by surprise sometimes, how amazing it all came out.” The album arrives after a long two years of being on the road, touring for her 2011 debut, Wolf. While she agrees that all the touring certainly helped drive the rambling and dirty blues-y country feel of her new record, she also believes that all that touring was more responsible for fine-tuning her band which, for the most part, was more or less a fluid thing. “It really helped shape the band, and how tight-knit we all are,” she explains plainly. “I can’t speak for them, but I really enjoy playing with those guys, and I know we spend a lot of time together, and we’ve done a lot of shows. “When we went into the studio, not all of these songs were even finished!” Savage admits. “Or even half-finished! And it was pretty fun to go in and work together with these guys that I’ve worked with on the road and actually put it down – that was the biggest thing for me, Beat Magazine Page 22
was how well we all worked together in the studio. It was great; it was incredible, actually.” It was while the band was actually recording, Savage tells me, that the official lineup was born. “Yeah, we were doing a song for about six months, and it was the same band for about six months!” she casually says. “And then all of a sudden we realised that we were the band, and that this is what we’d become! [The band] ebbed and flowed with different members, and it is what it is now. It’s really organic-like; a band that really enjoys playing together and enjoys each other’s company,” she concludes happily. That sense of cohesion and trust between Savage and her Last Drinks shines through on this gleamingly dark and assured work. So many divergent musical paths twine this way and that: new love is celebrated in the – ahem – hypnotic and rambling Let Go; a gang of violent youth, hopped up on alcohol and hate, trample through the down and dirty Bareknuckle Boogie; and the haunting 95km To Sandy Point tells the tale of the unfortunate witness to the hitchhiking arsonist who started the Black Saturday bushfires. The grounding force behind all of this and more is Savage’s laconic and headstrong drawl, which just has to be
heard to be believed – at times humorous, sometimes mournful and heartbreaking; at times searching, and vulnerable. It is damn fascinating, I posit to Savage, how remarkable her ability to sing her songs from so many different angles and from so many disparate characters? I point out 95km To Sandy Point (my favourite track from the album) as an example, and ask her how she goes about immersing herself in the space of another human being for a song? “Well, that one was really interesting for me – and I’m chuffed that that’s one of your favourites!” she begins. “We were playing this gig in some dive bar on the road … I think it was Healesville or something. And there was a guy there who I was drinking with afterwards. “He was telling me that the next day he had to go to court, and I was like, ‘What for?’ and it came out that we were both traveling the same road on the day of the Black Saturday fires. And we were both driving to Sandy Point by chance, and when he told me the story about how he picked up the hitchhiker – the story’s quite incredible – this guy, who’d started this fire that killed people, this murderer … and picked him up in his car! “And what took me was at the end of the story,” Savage continues. “He’s like, ‘I’m really not looking forward to court,’ and I was, ‘Yeah, I can imagine that’s going to be a pretty hard day,’ and he was like, ‘I broke up with
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my girlfriend a year ago, and she’s going to be there, and I don’t want to see her.’” Savage breaks out with a deep and throaty laugh. “Out of all the things to be worried about, to be worried about seeing your ex-girlfriend – that’s what really took me about that story, and I said to him, ‘I’m going to write a song about this!’” When I ask her about the more personal moments on the album, and if she ever finds it nerve-wracking to share herself in such a public way, Savage tells me straight up that what she aims for – always tries to be – is to be true when she writes. “And so, in doing that,” she says, “I need to put myself in the songs. “But, whatever someone takes out of it is what they take out of it,” she continues. “I really like it when people get something out of it that has nothing to do with my original emotion and they come up and tell me they love a particular song for a certain reason! “These songs of mine are now theirs,” she concludes, “to make of as they will.” Come and raise some hell when CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST DRINKS celebrate the release of The Hypnotiser at the John Curtin Hotel Bandroom on Saturday July 27. Tickets are available at their website. The Hypnotiser is out July 26 through MGM.
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on tour FRANK OCEAN [USA] Thursday July 25 - Friday July 26, Festival Hall BROOKE BROTHERS [UK] Friday July 26, Brown Alley RICK WILHITE [USA] Saturday July 27, New Guernica MAURICE FULTON [USA] Saturday July 27, Revolver Upstairs JAMES BLAKE [UK] Wednesday July 31, Palais Theatre & Howler SALVA [USA] Friday August 2, The Liberty Social JAMES PANTS [USA] Saturday August 3, Revolver Upstairs CHVRCHES [UK] Monday August 5, Corner Hotel PANGAEA [UK], FUNCTION [USA] Friday August 9, Brown Alley SPEEDY J [NED] Friday August 16, Mercat Basement D-BLOCK & S-TE-FAN [NED] Friday August 16, Chaser’s Nightclub DJ SPRINKLES [USA] Friday August 16, First Floor BRO SAFARI [USA] Saturday August 17, Brown Alley BIG CHOCOLATE [USA] Saturday August 17, Brown Alley THE GAME [USA] Thursday August 22, The Espy DANNY KRIVIT [USA] Friday August 23, New Guernica KAYTRANADA [CAN], RYAN HEMSWORTH [CAN] Saturday August 24, Brown Alley GHOSTPOET [UK] Saturday September 14, Corner Hotel HERNAN CATTANEO [ARG] Friday September 20, Prince Bandroom RUDIMENTAL [UK] Saturday September 21, Festival Hall ROBERT HOOD [USA] Saturday September 21, The Liberty Social LISTEN OUT: DISCLOSURE [UK], TNGHT [UK], AZEALIA BANKS [USA] + MORE Saturday October 5, Observatory Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens MICKEY AVALON [USA] Friday October 18, Corner Hotel PORTER ROBINSON [USA] Sunday October 20, Billboard SALT N PEPA [USA] Saturday November 16, Palais Theatre STRAWBERRY FIELDS: CARL CRAIG [USA], MOODYMANN [USA] Friday November 22 - Sunday November 24 , TBA EARTHCORE: ANGY KORE [ITA], PERFECT STRANGER [ISR] + MORE Friday November 29 - Sunday December 2, TBA STEREOSONIC: DAVID GUETTA [FRA], ARMIN VAN BUUREN [NED], CALVIN HARRIS [UK] + MORE Saturday December 7 - Sunday December 8, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds RAINBOW SERPENT: DONATO DOZZY [ITA], MICHAEL MAYER [GER] + MORE Friday January 24 - Monday January 27, Lexton BRUNO MARS [USA], MIGUEL [USA] Tuesday March 4 & Wednesday March 5, Rod Laver Arena
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New Zealand’s Shapeshifter have been cranking out deep, soulful drum and bass tunes for more than a decade now, and their fifth studio album, Delta, builds on their signature sound in new and surprising ways. “The album entered the charts at number one in New Zealand, which really blew us away,” says keys and horn player Nick Robinson. “You really get nervous when releasing an album, spending so much time locked away in the studio not thinking about what people are going to like, just working away at songs in private, then suddenly it’s exposed to the world! It’s daunting, so to hear all the positive comments, to hear people say that they are taking something they value from this album is a real buzz.” If there’s one thing that unites many of Shapeshifter’s tracks, it’s a sense of euphoria – a hands-in-the-air abandon that’s infectious. Delta is full of tracks like this, and I ask Robinson whether or not the upbeat nature of the music reflects the personalities of the band’s individual members. “Well, I wouldn’t say I’m any happier than the next guy,” he tells me. “I think we just all like music that ramps up, and we like music that is uplifting, so that would actually have an influence. I think some of our music is quite dark and deep – kinda thought-provoking – although it probably depends on the track. If there’s one thing that unites us, it’s that we’re all lovers of nice synthesizers and making beautiful pad sounds.” Shapeshifter gained a new drummer late last year in Darren Mathiassen, following the departure of long-time member Johnny Hooves, but according to Robinson, the transition has been fairly seamless. “We’ve always known Darren as a quality drummer,” he says, “so after Johnny left, he was our man. He has actually fit in better than we expected, and has the ability to really feel the Shifter feels, but then add even more of his own personality in there.” His ability to breathe life into the music, Robinson says, has made the live show even stronger. “Darren just fits in,” he says. “We all have similar backgrounds and he’s played in bands with our singer Paora before so he just adds to the dynamic.” A formidable live band, Shapeshifter spend a good deal of time on the road, although Robinson assures me that their tours are not glamorous in the slightest. Their days typically start at 7am with an annoying hotel wake up
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Europe, the itinerary gets a little more cosmopolitan, with car park soccer games and Tesco microwave bangers and mash to keep the lads busy. I ask Robinson if he and the rest of Shapeshifter have enjoyed any especially memorable touring experiences in recent times. “We played a show in Poland last year,” he begins warily, “having just arrived in Europe on no sleep. Sam the guitarist and I went out into Warsaw and accidentally
stayed out until the morning – it was the friendly locals’ fault – and we then had to drive to Plock in the middle of nowhere, while hung over as fuck, with 41-degree heat and no air con.” It was the most hideous journey they had ever taken, and they fully expected the gig to be a disaster, but when they arrived at the Audioriver festival a crowd of 25,000 was waiting, and they somehow rallied and pulled off what Robinson insists was the gig of their lives. Given the level of debauchery in Europe, I ask Robinson if he and the lads plan to get into any similar mischief when they return to Australia this month, for a tour that includes a stop-in at Billboard. He assures me that professionalism is the order of the day this time. “We’re in the studio at the moment, rehearsing a bunch of new material off the new album,” he explains. “We’ve got some new big tunes that we can’t wait to play, mixed in with a bit of old stuff and a bit of jamming. There may be some mistakes in there,” he says, “but that’s on purpose of course.” It seems the secret to Shapeshifter’s longevity is their ability to muck around as friends, and not take themselves too seriously. I ask Robinson why, in his view, the band has stuck together for so long. “Money!” he says with a laugh. “No, I’m definitely kidding – the money’s pretty terrible in the music game. I’d say we’re all doing our dream job. As a kid, I would play bands with my friends – rocking on stage with tennis racquets, stuff like that. Now we get to play gigs and make music, and we all know that we make better music when we’re together than when we’re by ourselves. So we make sure we work through any shit we might have because what we do is worth it, and it’s a fucking buzz doing it too.”
Shapeshifter play at Billboard on Friday August 16. Delta is out now through Truetone Recordings/Ministry of Sound Australia. facebook.com/shapeshifterlivenz soundcloud.com/shapeshifterlivenz
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call. “After that, it’s throw hotel telephone across the room and go back to sleep,” Robinson says, “then wake up 30 minutes later, and shower and pack bags in three minutes.” From there, it only gets more arduous. “Leave favourite t-shirt in hotel room and run down to the van,” he continues. “Race to airport, fly plane to next destination, land and drive to sound check.” In
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One of the biggest names in American West Coast rap, The Game, will be heading back to Australian shores this August. The Game co-founded Black Wall Street Records with his brother Big Fase 100, releasing records from the likes of Vita, Glasses Malone and Nu Jerzey Devil. His debut album, Untold Story, was released on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment label and sold more than 300,000 copies. His latest album and fifth studio release, Jesus Piece, features Lil Wayne, Big Sean, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga and Chris Brown among others. Catch The Game on Thursday August 22 at The Espy.
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Starting his rap career at the tender age of 16 as Furious, Leva made a name for himself performing live shows weekly in Melbourne. The release of his debut mixtape The Shakedown however was what allowed him to cause waves throughout the scene being recongised by fans and peers as an artist to look out for. His undeniable ability to rap at a world class level is something not to miss. He is now moving on to integrate his talent with trap beats and looking to make his mark on the world this way. Check him out at the Prince on Saturday July 27.
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James Blake will perform an exclusive DJ set after his soldout Melbourne show. Best known for his delicate vocals and soaring electronic tracks, James Blake is also an acclaimed DJ. Supporting Blake will be fellow producer and band mate Rob McAndrews aka Airhead, Spoonbill and A13. It all goes down on Wednesday July 31 at Howler.
Danny Krivit will embark on his first ever Australian tour next month. Growing up in New York in the ‘60s, Krivit was surrounded by music with his mother an accomplished jazz singer and his father the manager of legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker. It was thanks to his father that he was able to meet some of the most influential musicians of our time, including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Mingus, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Make sure to head down to New Guernica to catch the disco legend on Friday August 23.
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Sydney hip hop duo Spit Syndicate have announced The Money Over Bullshit Tour to celebrate the release of their new single Amazing. The track is the third single from the group’s third LP Sunday Gentleman, which was released earlier this year. As with the first two singles Amazing was added straight to full rotation on triple j. DJ and life coach, Joyride, will be joining them on the road. Spit Syndicate will be playing at The Evelyn on Saturday September 21 and the Phoenix Youth Club on Sunday September 22.
James Pants isn’t your average producer. With his resume filled with rock, hip hop, boogie soul to everything in between, the same breadth is reflected in his fans. Flying Lotus, Zane Lowe, Tyler, The Creator and Erol Alkan are all admirers of James Pants and it’s his unique ability to attract such a wide crowd with a high level of respect that sets him apart. He is the backbone of Stones Throw Records, has released three full-length albums amongst a long list of other releases. Having built a reputation for being unpredictable, eclectic and knowing how to get a crowd dancing his live performance will be one not to miss. Catch Pants at Revolver Upstairs on Saturday August 3
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lektrk #10am music video launch and wrap party When is it? Friday July 26. Where is it? Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. Who’s playing? DJ Rellik, Intalink, LEKTRK, MDC Deejays. What sort of shit will they be playing? Playing the best deep house, funk and hip hop, dirty electro, party beats and everything in between. What’s the crowd going to be like? Cast and crew from the music video, fans of a good warehouse party. What will we remember in the AM? Half pipe skaters and podium dancers, the warehouse/arts space and banging tunes. What’s the wallet damage? Free. Give us one final reason why we should party here. Wicked venue, sick tunes and you might get on the music video!
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COQ ROQ - FEAT: AGENT 86 + DJS LADY NOIR + JOYBOT + KITI + MR THOM Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm. HOODRAPZ - FEAT: WEDNESDAY Workshop, Melbourne. 7:00pm. MO’ SOUL - FEAT: DJ VINCE PEACH Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. NEW GUERNICA WEDNESDAYS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. THE DINNER SET Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm.
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district presents rick wilhite When is it? Saturday July 27. Where is it? New Guernica. Who’s playing? Rick Wilhite, Weekend Express, Simon TK, River & Phoenix, Sleep D, Dylan B and 12” Phildo. What sort of shit will they be playing? House, disco and techno. What’s the crowd going to be like? Fans of quality music who like to party. What will we remember in the AM? Rick Wilhite is a Detroit house legend and one of the best at working a party. The last record of his extra long set will sure to be etched in your mind long after the lights go on. What’s the wallet damage? $25. Give us one final reason why we should party here. One of the rare chances to catch this Detroit legend down under. Rick lives and breathes records and music, and anyone who caught him last time he was here will agree his DJ sets are truly unforgettable.
3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: HANS DC + JAKE JUDD + NIKKI SARAFIAN + HEY SAM + JESSE YOUNG + JOHN DOE + SEAN RAULT Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 5:00pm. BANG N MASH Word Events Warehouse & Lounge, Melbourne. 8:00pm. BILLBOARD THURSDAYS - FEAT: MATT DEAN + MATTY GRANT + PHIL ROSS Billboard, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $10. CHI BEATS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Chi Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. CQ SESSIONS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Cq, Melbourne. 8:00pm. DO DROP IN - FEAT: DJ KITI + DJ LADY NOIR The Carlton Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. FREE RANGE FUNK - FEAT: AGENT 86 + LEWIS CANCUT + WHO Lucky Coq, Windsor. 6:00pm. GOOD EVENING - FEAT: DJ PEOPLE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. GRAD PARTY THURSDAYS - FEAT: DJ ROWIE European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. LE DISCO TECH Pretty Please, St Kilda. 8:00pm. LOVE STORY Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - FEAT: DJS PREQUEL & EDD FISHER Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. MOOD - FEAT: NUBODY Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. RADIONICA Workshop, Melbourne. 7:00pm. RARE CANDY The Carlton Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. THE RITZ THURSDAYS - FEAT: CAUC-ASIAN DJ’S + JOSHUA GILILAND + KEN WALKER + LUCILLE CROFT + CARRICK DALTON & SAM COHEN + ED WILKS + MAX KRUSE + TIM LIGHT + ZACK ROSE Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:00pm. $20. TIGER FUNK LIVE - FEAT: DJ MOONSHINE Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. VARSITY Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
Friday July 26
ANYTIME Workshop, Melbourne. 8:30pm. BADABOOM FRIDAYS - FEAT: DJ ROWIE European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm. CANT SAY Platform One, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10. CHI FRIDAYS Chi Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. CQ FRIDAYS Cq, Melbourne. 8:00pm.
DEE VUKI The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne. 6:30pm. DISCOTHEQUE - FEAT: ELANA MUSTO + GREG SARA + SCOTT T Match Bar & Grill, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS - FEAT: BOBBY LOVE + CARGO + DJ REG-E + ESG + JAYSIN + PUPPET + RAJ K + SANKA + SHAGGZ The Motel, South Melbourne. 7:00pm. FUSION FRIDAY Fusion, Southbank. 10:00pm. I LOVE OLD SCHOOL - FEAT: SHAGGZ & PUPPET + DJ TEY + MERV MAC Red Bennies, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $10. KIDDFECTIOUS - FEAT: DJ ALEX KIDD + BANGERZ & MASHERZ + DJ YOJI + HELLRAISER + LCK + SCOTT ALERT + TRENT MCDERMOTT Billboard, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $45. LA DANSE MACABRE - FEAT: DJ TROPHY WIVES Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. LATIN QUARTER Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:00pm. MASHTAG - FEAT: MALPRACTICE / AGENT 86 / BENZO / MU-GEN / LEWIS CANCUT AND OLLIE Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. MEET YOUR MATES FRIDAYS Libation, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. PANORAMA - FEAT: DJS MATT RAD + MR GEORGE + PHATO A MANO Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:00pm. POPROCKS - FEAT: DR PHIL SMITH Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. REVOLVER FRIDAYS - FEAT: DJ LEWIE DAY + DJ MIKE CALLANDER + DJ ALEX THOMAS + DJ KATIE DROVER + DJ WHO Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. SHUFFLE FRIDAY NIGHTS Bridie O’reilly’s Brunswick, Brunswick. 10:00pm. THE FOX FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm.
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BILLBOARD SATURDAYS - FEAT: FRAZER ADNAM SCOTT MCMAHON + JAMIE VLAHOS + MR MAGOO + ZIGGY Billboard, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15. BO PEEP’S FUN HOUSE - FEAT: BTWO + IMPACT + KITI + MOONSHINE + OOHEE + PAZ + SMILE ON + ZANNA First Floor, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. CLUB FICTION - FEAT: KITTY ROCK & THE BAD LADIES Red Bennies, South Yarra. 10:00pm. DJ YMCMR The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne. 8:30pm. FIRST FLOOR SATURDAYS - FEAT: BILLY HOYLE + DJS DUCHESZ + MZRIZK + WASABI First Floor, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. GLITCH THIS - FEAT: SATURDAY Workshop, Melbourne. 7:00pm. HOT STEP Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. LAB 22 Palace Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. MIXED DRINKS SATURDAYS Libation, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. MOTEL SATURDAYS The Motel, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. NEW GUERNICA SATURDAYS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. POISON APPLE - FEAT: DJ MATT WATKINS Prince Bandroom, St Kilda. 7:00pm. SATURDAYS - FEAT: ACTION SAM + DJ ROWIE European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. SATURDAYS AT ONE TWENTY BAR - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS One Twenty Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. SOUND EMPIRE - FEAT: DJ TATE STRAUSS + DJ JOE SOFO + DJ MATTY + DJ MISS SARAH + DJ PHIL ROSS Fusion, Southbank. 9:30pm. $25. STAR SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Star Bar, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. STRUT SATURDAYS PRESENTS - FEAT: TIMOMATIC + COLLECTIVE Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:00pm. $22. SUNDAY NIGHTS - FEAT: DJ DAMION DE SILVA + DJ JAY J + DJ KEN WALKER + DJ LIGHTING Co., Southbank. 8:30pm. SUPER GRANDE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. TEMPERANCE SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ MARCUS KNIGHT + DJ XANDER JAMES Temperance Hotel, South Yarra. 8:00pm. TEXTILE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 6:00pm. THE FOX SATURDAYS Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. THE HOUSE DEFROST - FEAT: DJ ANDEE FROST Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. THE LATE SHOW - FEAT: MAT CANT + RANSOM + TOO MUCH + BOOGS + CONGO TARDIS #1 + DANIELSAN + MR MOONSHINE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm.
Sunday July 28
EARLY BIRD - FEAT: AWESOME WALES + DYLAN B + GEZADIN + SLEEP D + TIMMY G Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00am. MASHTAG - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. NEW GUERNICA SUNDAYS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. REHAB RECOVERY - FEAT: ANGUS GREEN + FA + HYDRAULIX + KURK KOKANE + LASER FERRARI + LICKWEED + MONKEE + SNAREOPHOBE + WYLDCARD Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 12:00pm. REVOLVER SUNDAYS - FEAT: DJ BOOGS + DJ SPACEY SPACE + DJ RADIATOR + DJ SILVERSIX + DJ T-REK Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:30pm. SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. THE SUNDAE SHAKE - FEAT: AGENT 86 + TIGERFUNK Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. THE SUNDAY SET - FEAT: DJS ANDYBLACK + HAGGIS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.
Monday July 29
IBIMBO - FEAT: LADY NOIR & KITI Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. KOOL AID - FEAT: DJ MU-GEN Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. STIFF DRINK - FEAT: DJ MICHAEL KUCYK + DJ MICHAEL OZONE + DJ ROMAN WAFERS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. TWERKERS CLUB - FEAT: DJ FLETCH Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
Tuesday July 30
COSMIC PIZZA Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:00pm. CURIOUS TALES Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. DJ JAGUAR E55, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. IBIMBO - FEAT: LADY NOIR & KITI Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING - FEAT: REPETER FONDA Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.
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Wednesday July 24 COMPRESSION SESSION - FEAT: CASSAWARRIOR + DD + RICKA E55, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SOUL ENSEMBLE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
Thursday July 25 HAARLO + AINSLIE WILLS + ELIZA HULL Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $12. PENNIES Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $6. RHYTHM-AL-ISM - FEAT: DJ DAMION DE SILVA + DJ K-DEE + DJ SIMON SEZ Eden, Melbourne. 10:00pm. $15.
Friday July 26 CREW LOVE - FEAT: DJ TONY SUNSHINE Sub Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15. D.Y.E + DEFRON & RUDY V + NEWDUB CITY SOUND + THE FOURFRONT
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word s / aug u st u s we lby Melbourne based MC Tom Gaynor, better known as Allday, is about to launch his latest mixtape Soon I’ll Be in Cali 2. Gaynor has dropped a sequence of EPs and mixtapes since gathering attention for the first Allday single Girls In Jeans in early 2011, but hasn’t yet committed himself to a full-length album. However, he reveals that he’s busy cooking up something at present. “I’ve got a full-length album coming towards the end of the year. So this is my last release before then.” Allday’s prolific release pattern over the past few years indicates Gaynor has no trouble rolling out rhymes. He discusses why he’s chosen to opt for more casual release formats thus far rather than diving into album production. “I think it’s just less of a commitment with an EP. Because I’m moving so fast at the moment, with music and growing up, I don’t want to put something out that I hate, especially if it’s a full length. I put out EPs and I hate them after a couple of months so I wanted to wait to do a full album,” he says.
303, Northcote. 8:00pm. FAKTORY - FEAT: DJ DAMION DE SILVA + DJ DURMY + DJ K DEE + DJ YATHS Khokolat Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. HUSTLE JUNGLE - FEAT: KT & CHUCK + SAMMY THE BULLET + THADDEOUS DOE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. LIKE FRIDAYS - FEAT: BROZ + DIR-X + DJS DINESH + NYD + SEF + SHAGGZ + SHAUN D La Di Da, Melbourne. 7:00pm. REMI (FREE SANGRIA TOUR) + JPS + N’FA + NAM + SENSIBLE J Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 9:00pm. $10. SWEET NOTHING FRIDAYS - FEAT: DJ MARCUS KNIGHT + DJ XANDER JAMES Temperance Hotel, South Yarra. 8:00pm.
Saturday July 27 DJ OAKLEY GRENELL Birmingham Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. LAUNDRY SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS
Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. SATURDAY NIGHTS - FEAT: DJ DAMION DE SILVA + DJ JAY SIN + DJ K DEE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. THE DOJO Order Of Melbourne, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.
Sunday July 28 OPEN DECKS Thornbury Local, Thornbury. 6:30pm.
Monday July 29 FREEDOM PASS - FEAT: PHIL ROSS + B-BOOGIE + CHRIS MAC + DOZZA Co., Southbank. 9:30pm.
Tuesday July 30 CAN I KICK Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
So Good, taken from A Skateboard Soiree (Allday’s collaborative EP with producer C1), commanded major buzz and came in at #91 in 2012’s triple j hottest 100. However, the song’s lush, soulful production isn’t necessarily paradigmatic of Allday’s oeuvre. He’s also matched his easy going flow with dry acoustic instrumentation and heavier dance-oriented beats. Gaynor suggests that the album will continue to encompass a variety of sounds, but will ultimately be more cohesive. “I think this one’s going to be a lot more focused, hopefully, just because I want it to have some continuity. It’s going to be a lot more hip hop sounding and a lot more dark.” Allday’s wide musical experimentation has been accompanied by plenty of youthful lyrical exploration. He explains that he’s now reached the point where he can confidently apply himself to an overarching concept. “It’s a loose concept album and then the second one will probably follow on from that. I don’t really want to go into it now because things might change, but there’s definitely a concept. I feel like I’ve grown into being able to do that now.” Gaynor has been fooling around with rapping since a young age, which made hip hop the obvious outlet to sublimate his musical inclinations. However, even though it has long been a hobby, it seems hip hop hasn’t always been his dream vocation. “When I was a kid I wanted to be a professional basketball player, but I always thought I was going to be like Shaq and release an album on the side, sort of thing,” he sincerely quips. Evidently the proposed basketball career has since been shelved and his focus consolidated on music. The acclaim given to Girls In Jeans was the catalyst for Gaynor’s determined application to rapping, but he reveals that the single’s release was hardly even planned. “That was a song that I just made because my friend made a beat and I thought ‘I’ll take that’ and then my other friend said ‘we’ll do a video clip for you’ and I was like, ‘oh I guess so.’ It all just kind of happened without any particular goal in mind.” Composing rap music entails arranging voluminous lyrics into rhythmic rhyming schemes and apt vocal phrasing. Gaynor describes how he critically edits his lyrics in order to give his delivery the strongest impact. “I’ve noticed that on a lot of the songs that are really popular - even
Girl in the Sun or So Good, any of my songs that have been popular - even if the lyrics are simple, I spent time making them simple but with a message or in a way that can connect with people. That’s something that I’m slowly learning, that it does take a lot of time.” Reaching a level of simplicity without sacrificing any substance is of paramount importance for Allday. Fine-tuning lyrics is a delicate craft and Gaynor indicates that he has to be careful not to simplify something to the point that it sounds inane while also preventing the lyrics from becoming too abstract. “I want to do it in a smart way but I don’t want to make my music inaccessible. It’s definitely a line to walk and I haven’t always got it right. Some of my most simple lyrics are the ones that I’m most proud of because I know what it takes to write something that is simple that’s also good.” Soon I’ll Be In Cali 2 will be available for free download as of Sunday July 28 and Gaynor speaks enthusiastically about the quality of material on the mixtape. “Anyone that’s liked any of my prior music I’ve released, they’ll probably be happy with it, because it’s got a little bit of everything but perfected and just better. I’m pretty happy with it I think it’s my most solid release so far,” he states. Gaynor’s positive self-appraisal seems partly informed by the fun he had compiling the mixtape and he admits the process offered some respite from the ongoing rigors associated with album construction. “I can just go, ‘oh that’s just what I want to say,’ I don’t care what the track means, I don’t care what this line means or this line means specifically, I’m just going to say it. That sometimes means things aren’t as good but it sometimes means they’re better.”
Tamati begins by talking about the massive tour of her home country that she has just completed. “The shows were fantastic; we had such great audiences and played mostly all new material,” she details, before revealing that although being exciting, playing new material isn’t all it is cracked-up to be, “It’s quite a nerve wracking thing to approach a tour of that magnitude in a small country like New Zealand, and to be playing mostly new material. But, thankfully the response to the new music was incredibly well received.” Having garnered a huge fan-base off the back of Time Is Not Much and her sophomore album Liberation Of… , with both records cleaning up at the NZ Music Awards, it’s refreshing that Tamati now reflects on the tour so modestly. “I came away from this tour feeling very grateful and humbled.” On the topic of Tamati’s back catalogue a feature of her sound is stylistic shifts. A contrasting example is the difference between the two previous singles in the super smooth lounge of Walk Right Up and the ghetto-centric ’98 Til Now. “I have the ability to both sing and rap, and I love to move between the two while making both tunes feel like they belong with one another. I like the challenge of it, and I like the variety it brings to our live shows being able to do a few different things, creating more dynamic and being able to build a show around a few key changes in tempo and delivery.” One could argue that the current popular music allows an artist like Ladi6 to shift styles so profoundly within an album and live performance because the proliferation of Internet has empowered
listeners to be stylistic chameleons. Tamati thoughtfully explores this theory, politely disagreeing with it. “I have always been an artist who has mixed and matched my styles depending upon my own taste at any particular time. I think it comes down to the artist and their own personal creative approach to their music,” she explains. Tamati’s disagreement with the above theory is put ever so politely, “I personally don’t feel like it has anything to do with the internet - but I think that may just be due to my own lack of internet savvy and online presence. “I feel like I built my audience the old school way, over time and dedication to touring and making songs,” surmises Tamati on her success, before concluding on why audiences should venture to her upcoming show. “They can expect to hear some bumping ass shit.” Word.
Allday will play at the Sprung hip hop festival alongside 360, Drapht, Seth Sentry, Diafrix, Urthboy and many more at the Kevin Bartlett Sports Complex on Saturday October 19. facebook.com/alldaytunes
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word s / d enve r m a xx Ladi6 aka Karoline Tamati is an anomaly in the music scene, musically she has the ability to shift from in your face ghetto rap to the smoothest lounge vocal stylings imaginable. In 2008 Ladi6 took her place amongst world renowned artists when her debut record Time Is Not Much was released on renowned British label Barley Breaking Even Records. Now on the eve of releasing her third LP Automatic, Ladi6 is returning to Melbourne.
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INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS & GOSSIP
with Christie Eliezer * Stuff for this column to be emailed to <celiezer@netspace.net.au> by Friday 5pm SHOCK RECORDS’ NEW TEAM
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Shock Records announced its all new staff line up. Its General Manager is Craig May, a label veteran of 15 years who worked at Dew Process, Sony Music Australia, EMI Australia, Stomp and Festival Mushroom. Label Managers are Maya Janeska (Roadrunner, JB Hi-Fi, Remote Control) and Jacqui Wilson (Michael Parisi’s artist management and Wunderkind label). Promotions Manager Helise Andreoli was Promotions Assistant. New Digital Marketing Manager Robyn Fawcett previously worked at Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Motion Pictures and Universal Music Australia. Karen Edwards, who’s worked at Shock for eleven years, is named Digital & Licensing Manager. Marketing Co-ordinator Mick Tarbuk was Music Director for SYN Radio/TV and a music consultant for publisher Fable Music.
* While Big Day Out won’t announce its lineup until end of this month, its NZ promoter Campbell Smith told radio station The Rock it’d be “the best and biggest line-up we’ve ever had. It crosses all the musical genres that you’d expect at the Big Day Out. When you look at the headliners, the second slot, third slot and fourth slot are probably all festival headliners.” Pearl Jam, The Cure and Blur are among those rumoured. * The “British rock star” whom the mainstream media reported was scared his wife would find out about his love child is apparently Liam Gallagher. * Russell Morris was officially presented with a gold record for Sharkmouth on the Today Show, eight weeks after it clicked over 35,000 copies. His label says the album – which Morris was initially forced to fund independently when all record companies turned him down – is now close to platinum. * A decision from last Friday’s public meeting at the Trades Hall as part of the Save The Palace Theatre campaign was to hold a public rally on Saturday August 31. Time and venue will be announced shortly. * Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail album had the second biggest debut week sales this year, selling 527,000 copies in the US. It’s behind Justin Timberlake’s 968,000 for The 20/20 Experience and ahead of Daft Punk’s 339,000 for Random Access Memories. * The Ballarat Courier is asking readers for their favourite Ballarat song. It could be a song by a Ballarat act – like Hunting Grounds, Yacht Club DJs, Gold Fields, Twinsy, opera singers David Hobson and Jacqueline Dark or the earlier bands as The Mavis’s, Epicure and The Dead Salesmen. Or it could be a song that simply mentions Ballarat – Johnny B’s Ballarat Bound, Robert Nicholson’s Ballarat The Fair and can someone tell us if US band’s The Lemonheads’ Ballarat was inspired by the city? * While Rolling Stone US felt the wrath when it put suspected Boston marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on the cover, the Australian version will run the story but not on the cover because, it says, Australians are not as emotionally as touched by the bombing as Americans. * Damien Leith has left Sony after six albums and will release his next album, due Friday November 1, independently through Social Family Records. * Amanda Palmer wrote a new song about England’s Daily Mail, calling the newspaper a “misogynist pile of twats” after it published a picture of her breast falling out of her bra onstage at Glastonbury. * A survey of 3000 marketing and advertising types in Sydney by Adshel found that 43% listen to Mumford & Sons, 18% to Kendrick Lamar and 11% to Michael Buble. 41% drink beer at work, 25% play table tennis, 12% play football and most of them have never been to the western suburbs. * Pink filmed her next DVD during a Melbourne show while Baby Animals will film their October tour for their first live DVD. Feed The Birds (Live) is due out before Christmas. Fans who pre-order the DVD with a ticket to the show will also have their name included in the closing credits and receive a signed copy one week before the official release date. * Midnight Oil’s manager Gary Morris told the Daily Telegraph that their US agent, having heard that Peter Garrett was quitting politics, had told him there were 50 American festivals the band could play at earning US$75,000 to $200,000 a show. But Morris says the Oils are not in reunion mode at present. * The Ballarat music community is rallying around local mash-up Bad News Toilet (aka Bryce Spratling) who had his laptop (with special DJ programs) stolen right in the middle of an East Coast tour. A raffle includes merch and items donated by Ballarat bands as Gold Fields and Hunting Grounds. See facebook.com/badnewstoilet. * The Prince Bandroom has a new ticketing partner in Oztix. * We’ve heard all kinds of excuses as to why shows get cancelled. But Splendour in The Grass cancelled Babyshambles sideshows following advice from their immigration lawyer.
WHY BYRON BAY WANTED FALLS FESTIVAL Falls Festival is expanding to Byron Bay as its third stop. It will be on Tuesday December 31 – Friday January 3 at Splendour In The Grass festival’s site. Splendour and Falls have been partners since last September. Falls founder Simon Daly said, “The Byron Bay location couldn’t be better suited to everything that has always encompassed Falls in Lorne and Marion Bay. Coastal and charming natural settings; a destination for our patrons to travel for.” Byron’s authorities drew Falls to their turf hoping its chill-out atmosphere will counteract the drunken riots on New Year’s Eve similar to how its presence has calmed down Lorne. The lineup for Lorne, Tasmania and Byron will be unveiled soon. Vampire Weekend and Grizzly Bear are rumoured.
NEW APPOINTMENT AT JOY FM Sarah Kilalea has been appointed as JOY 94.9 Weekday Program Director. She presented the Tuesday breakfast show for nine months and was also its Summer of JOY co-ordinator over the 2012/2013 summer festival season. Trained as a drama teacher in London, Kilalea returned to Africa where she directed and produced The Vagina Monologues and also helped deliver female empowerment and HIV/AIDS awareness seminars in rural areas. She worked on radio in Dubai for a time before moving to Australia last year.
VICTORIANS UP FOR NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AWARDS… Archie Roach, Benny Walker and Kutcha Edwards represented Victoria in finalists for the 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards. These are held on Saturday August 10 in Darwin. Roach is up for song (Song To Sing), album (Into The Bloodstream), cover art and film clip of the year. Walker is in the song (Enough Is Enough) and album (Sinners & Saints) categories as well as New Talent of the Year against Thelma Plum, Dubmarine, DT3 and Byte. Edwards is in the album category with Blak & Blu.
…WHILE VOTING FOR DEADLYS BEGINS Voting for the Deadlys have begun at deadlys.com.au and are open until Sunday August 18. The indigenous awards are held at the Opera House on Tuesday September 10. The music categories cover album, single, promising new talent, band, male artist, female artist and hip hop artist. The album category is between Archie Roach, Benny Walker, Kutcha Edwards, Steven Pigram and Shellie Morris & The Borroloola Songwomen. Up for band of the year are the Bartlett Bros, East Journey, Dubmarine, The Medics and Street Warriors.
GEELONG’S YARRA HOTEL CLOSES Geelong live music venue The Yarra Hotel has closed, signs posted on the building announced. Its windows and doors were covered with garbage bags. Reports from the local industry was that the owners Scerri Hotel Group were ejected from the property by previous owners GLC.
DANCING HEALS BY AUGUSTUS WELBY
It was only one year ago that Melbourne alt-pop four piece Dancing Heals released their debut record Into The Night. The band allowed themselves no vacation period in the last 12 months and on July 5 they dropped a new album, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now. Co-vocalist/ songwriter Jon-Lee Farrell states that, despite the quick turnaround, there wasn’t much stress associated with this record. “This one was easy. We recorded half of it in the States at the end of last year then got an arts grant, recorded the other half here in April. So we had the money to just mix it and master it and we’ve put it out independently on our own label, through MGM.” The US recording stint that Farrell mentions was a selffunded session at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. Drummer Jarrad Long interpolates that financial restraints meant they weren’t actually conscious of working towards a full length album when recording in America. “We weren’t picturing an album at the start. We originally were only recording an EP, we didn’t know we’d have the money to record the whole album.” However, after returning to Australia the band were
awarded a grant from Arts Victoria, which fast tracked their album ambitions into fruition. Asheville proved to be a very creatively prosperous environment for Dancing Heals, and Farrell fondly reminisces about the town’s unique atmosphere. “From the day we got there, there was a good vibe in the air. Even when we got to the studio, the studio manager was so excited for us to be there.” Farrell elaborates incredulously about the goodwill and kind relations that characterised the week they spent there. “The moonshine was great, the organic food from the local deli was great. After we did a tour of the studio the day before we recorded, we stayed at a house they had up in this old part of town and the studio manager was like, ‘oh, we filled your fridge with local craft beer and here’s a couple
GOOGLE STREAMING DEBUTS IN AUSTRALIA The Google Play Music All Access music streaming service – how’s that for a mouthful – finally went live in Australia last Thursday. Subscribers can upload 20,000 tracks to a digital locker, stream songs from curated radio stations or plain buy them. It costs $11.99 but an intro offer is for $9.99. Ruuben van den Heuvel, Head of Music Partnerships said that the Australian version was programmed for Australian ears with Australian content.
ART MUSIC AWARDS BACK FOR THIRD TIME The Art Music Awards – which cover contemporary classical, jazz and experimental music – are back for a third year. Presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre, they’re held on Monday August 26 at Parade Theatre, NIDA in Sydney. There are 12 categories, see apra-amcos.com.au.
RDIO EXPANDING AUSSIE PRESENCE Music streaming service Rdio is beefing up its presence in the Australian market, and brought in former MTV executive Paola Cracknell as its Head of Music and Media Partnerships. It will work closely with Aussie acts to provide “exclusive content” for its global subscribers and, she says, “supporting (them) with strong marketing campaigns and real marketing dollars.” Rdio plans to also become more involved in festivals, music events and tours.
QMF EMERGING ARTIST GRANT OPENS Applications are open for the 2013 Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artist Grant (funding up to $10,000) to give budding artists a leg-up. 2012 winners Tom Milek and Alister Turrill are still reaping the rewards. Milek is recording an album with producers Colin Leadbetter and Lawrence Greenwood (aka Whitley) and playing in bands for Whitley and Hayden Calnin and with Sleep Decade. Turrill who sold out his CD launch in Geelong in late May is confirmed for the Echuca & Moama Winter Blues Festival, Bendigo Blues Festival and Blues on the Briars. The grant/ scholarship is for emerging artists in the regions of Geelong, Barwon South West and the Bellarine Peninsula. It is based on artistic merit and those who can sustain a career past the funding period. There is no age limit. It closes at 5 pm on Wednesday July 31. Visit qmf.net.au.
MUSIC LICENSING DIRECTORY ADDS CROWD SOURCING SERVICE The Music Licensing Directory (musiclicensingdirectory. com) launched last December as a global one-stop site where music supervisors, ad agencies and production companies who need music for any purpose can hook up with global community of artists, bands, labels, publishers, producers and composers. Now the site has begun a music crowdsourcing service where companies can launch a contest and find customised and already-recorded music to license for their needs. MLD’s CEO Winston Giles says that apart from security issues, “Music Licensing can be a time consuming, expensive, daunting and complex process.” The site simplifies this, he says.
MINISTRY OF SOUND FOUNDER NOMINATED FOR PEERAGE James Palumbo, founder of London’s Ministry of Sound nightclub and record label, has been nominated for a peerage by Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. One time banker Palumbo is a staunch supporter of the party, advising it on how to modernize its marketing, IT, social media and personnel, and donated £500,000 (AUD$830, 914). The 50-year old, whose fortune is estimated at £180 million (almost AUD$300 million) will become a Lord if successful.
of bottles of whiskey and moonshine, make yourselves at home, see you tomorrow’.” Even though Asheville is a fairly small town, the band unanimously vouch for its thriving music pulse. “The Moog synthesiser comes from Asheville and when we were there, the last day of recording, they had Moog-fest, so tonnes of bands descend on Asheville, like Santigold, Justice, Death Grips. True to their hospitable form the studio gave us VIP passes and we ate hummus with the stars backstage,” laughs Farrell. You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now is a hearty step forward for Dancing Heals, showing a more developed personality than on their debut. Farrell reveals that the new album’s writing process involved more mutual mediation than Into The Night. “This album and the direction it was going in the rehearsal room was a lot more collaborative. Dan [Trakell, co-vocalist/ guitarist] and I used to bring pretty full songs to rehearsals but now we bring really bare bones, maybe a chorus maybe a verse, and then we flesh it out together.” You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now definitely corresponds with American songwriting traditions, notably incorporating elements of heartland rock’s earnest determination. It’s evident that Dancing Heals feel comfortable in America and the college radio support for Into The Night signals their music is resonating with American audiences. Farrell explains that they would like to focus more on the American market with this release, however there is one key factor holding them back. “It would be great to focus on America and Europe, but we
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LIFELINES Engaged: Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and fashion model Jessica Miller. Ulrich has been married twice with two sons, Myles (14) and Layne (12), with Skylar Satenstein, and a third boy, Bryce (6), with Danish actress Connie Nielsen. Miller was previously involved with Incubus singer Brandon Boyd and System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian. Engaged: live-in couple Dead Daisies and Noiseworks frontman Jon Stevens and swimwear model Jodhi Meares (Sydney Sun-Herald). Engaged: Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and model Behati Prinsloo after a year together, although they did have a break. Married: Tina Turner, 73, and German record exec Erwin Bach, 57, in a Buddhist ceremony in Switzerland with 120 guests reportedly including David Bowie, Oprah Winfrey, Italian musician Eros Ramazzotti and Sade. In Court: Benjamin Richard Hudd of Toowoomba, fined $400 for continually playing his music loud late at night despite repeated cop warnings. In Court: drug counsellor Nathan Douglas Marriage, 37, of Maroochydore, busted with seven ecstacy tabs at Big Pineapple Music Festival, told Maroochydore Magistrates Court he had confiscated the drugs from a friend and planned to flush them down the toilet. He was fined $800 and a conviction recorded. Arrested: Varg Vikernes, singer with black metal group Burzum, suspected of “plotting a massacre”. He and his wife, a member of a shooting club, were alerted to police when he revealed that Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik sent a copy of his ideology to Vikernes. Died: Sydney publicist Ronda Toner, 66. Following a period at the BBC and Chrysalis Records in London, she returned to Australia in the ‘70s and became a publicist at Festival Records for 25 years. She then specialized in country music at ABC Music before setting up her own business HelpMeHelpMeRonda representing Adam Harvey, Sara Storer, Beccy Cole, the Slim Dusty family and Jon English. Died: Sydney professional audio executive Ian ‘Woody’ Woodhouse, 68 of prostate cancer. He worked at Technical Audio Group for seven years.
GRANTS FOR 17 INTERNATIONAL TOURS The Victorian government announced $200,000 worth of grants for 17 international tours and cross cultural collaborations. This is the final to be made through Arts Victoria’s International program. International career development opportunities will now be supported through the new VicArts grants program, announced as part of the 2013-14 Victorian Budget. A full list of recipients is available at arts.vic.gov.au/news.
MELBOURNE TO HOST GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL Melbourne will host a satellite concert to the Global Citizen Festival, which is being held in New York’s Central Park with Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer on Saturday September 28. It is part of their friend Hugh Evans’ initiative to end extreme poverty by 2030. The Melbourne show will be held at Myer Music Bowl on the same day. The lineup is unveiled Tuesday August 6. Evermore will headline. They have been involved in the Oaktree Foundation and 2006’s Make Poverty History concert. In fact Evermore last Thursday journeyed to North Geelong to play an hour-long set for the 600 staffers of Cotton On, as a thank-you for the company’s involvement in the project. The band’s is also donating all proceeds from their next single One Love to the Global Poverty Project and Cotton On Foundation. See globalcitizen.org.
STEREOSONIC TICKET WARNING The Stereosonic festival has warned patrons about buying tickets via Gumtree and eBay related websites saying fake tickets have emerged.
don’t have backing to do it yet.” For the time being, the band have plenty keeping them busy at home and, armed with their stock of new material, they’re presently making their way around the country. Farrell indicates that their setlist has certainly been enhanced by the additions from the latest record. “These shows have been really great. We’ve been playing pretty much the whole album live and we haven’t played most of it before at all. It’s been pretty good, definitely a step up I think.” DANCING HEALS will launch their new record, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, at The Workers Club this Saturday July 27.
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A guide to eating out in Melbourne
The Beer and Burger Lounge Since opening in January this year, Richmond’s The Beer And Burger Lounge has made quite the impression on Swan st.’s culinary visitors. With its commitment to quality burgers and the sides served Beat thought that we would head down and interview customers about what they like about Beer and Burger Lounge.
Finally, we chatted to Tyson, 22 CBD, who bizarrely can’t eat a whole burger yet was more than happy down multiple sides! He tells Beat about his highlight of the Side Of The Month menu, “I loved the TBBL Chilli Fries for two main reasons, firstly the chips are best in Melbourne and secondly the chilli and cheese added to this side makes them kinda like nachos and I love nachos!” Another side that he sampled was the spicy chicken wings, “The wings were super, so tasty. Can I say they were better than KFC? Is that allowed?” Tyson was the only customer surveyed that had a beer with his meal, probably because it was only 12pm, but he said this about the beers, “I love a cold pot of lager with fries and the range of beers is awesome, I got the Fat Yak.” Young Tyson rated TBBL a 11/10. All three customers stated that they would definitely be coming back! The Beer and Burger Lounge have just launched its Tight-Arse Lunch Special where you get a burger, chips and beer for only $15. The Beer and Burger Lounge is located at 112 Swan Street, Richmond. Ph (03) 9429 5934
The first diner we spoke to was Leah, 27 Richmond, who was enjoying the Beef Burger and the chicken liver parfait from the brand new sides menu. On the burger Leah had this to say, “I loved the beetroot relish and the juicy beef pattie!” However, it wasn’t between the buns that she found her height of satisfaction as she explains, “The chicken liver parfait was a standout.” And after giving the Beer And Burger Lounge a 9/10 with Leah adding that she would recommend the eatery to her friends because, “It’s good value for money and super-tasty.” The next diner to be questioned was Luke, 27 Fitzroy, who works around the corner and comes to Beer And Burger Lounge once a week as a special treat. Luke had the game burger that this month is What’s Up Doc – a rabbit pattie. Luke had this to say about his dining experience, “I keep coming back here because of the relaxed vibe, quality food that is decently priced.” And on the game burger he complimented the burger because it was, “Not too heavy and quality ingredients.” Of the sides Luke loved the onion rings and ordered them as a stand-alone dish because the one complimentary onion ring that comes with each burger, “just isn’t enough!” Luke scored the experience 8.5/10.
The B.East
Hawthorn Brewing Company
BY LIAM PIEPER
The venue manager of the The B.East, Guy Daley, is happy to admit that their premium burger, the B.East, is a silly idea. “We created the burger because we wanted to do something stupid, effectively. We wanted to have fun and we wanted to do something a bit ridiculous. We had to create something grandiose, our Empire state building,” he said. It’s not quite the Empire State, but in terms of American style grandiosity, it comes close. In between a sweet brioche bun, you’re looking at three 130 gram burger patties, six rashers of bacon, a deluge of chilli-cheese sauce, a spicy, moreish concoction of the colour that only occurs in nature when a small, delicious looking creature wants to warn birds that it is- in fact- highly poisonous. Which is not to say that the B.EAST burger is poison – far from it – it’s delicious. It is, however, a lot of burger. A quarter way in you feel quite satisfied. Halfway through, your jaw starts to ache like a campaigning immigration minister in Western Sydney, and you get what my doctor friend assures me are called ‘meat sweats’. Two thirds through, my companion threw the burger down, defeated, and went to ask the bar for some wet-wipes. Eating, it is a journey that’s as emotionally challenging as it is an affront to healthy eating, and not something you would want to do in, say less than three minutes, which is what you need to do to qualify for the B.EAST Burger Challenge championship, a competitive eating competition for the ten fastest eaters, to be held on 1st September. “We overheard people talking about how fast they could eat it, and thought, that’s a really good idea, to start some time trials, to start the Beast Wall of Fame, then once a year invite the fastest eaters for an Olympic-style showdown,” said Guy. There’s a leaderboard nestled in the corner of the B.EAST that documents everyone who’s managed to eat the monolith burger in under three minutes. There are about 20 men on the board, and one woman. The reigning champ in Simon ‘The Bear’ Varvic, who finished it in a heart-stopping one minute and 15 seconds. Apparently the trick is to take lots of tiny bites and swallow without chewing, like a bird. To be part of the competition, head to the B.EAST, order the burger and have at it, for you chance to eat competitively in front of a braying crowd while Eye Of The Tiger Plays. What’s not to love?
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“We’ve got a big framed picture of Elvis, probably the greatest overeater in history, to embed the winners name in on a brass plaque in the annals of B.East history.” The sense of fun spreads to the drinks menu, which boasts a shit-ton of craft beers and wine options – although the real treasure is on the cocktail list, where house drinks named after rock stars offer new spins on classic cocktails. “Most of them have a twist on a classic. Once again coming from that burger place – you don’t want to go too far from the beaten track, but try infusing new flavours into vodka for a bacon martini, or adding booze to a milkshake in an interesting way.” Think the ‘Amy Winehouse,’ a margarita made with jalapeño infused sprits, or the Kurt Cobain, a banofee milkshake with two shots (too soon) of whisky. The sweeter drinks come garnished with maraschino cherries soaked in whiskey, with a flavourful little alcohol bombs that kick in as you stumble home. The best part about working your way through the menu is it’s light on the wallet. The drinks pack a real punch, and are unusually affordable for Melbourne, starting from $8 for a pickle back. “We try and keep the prices down. We want people to have a good time without having to pay through the nose. Getting people in to have a good time That was the whole idea.” The B.East us located at 80 Brunswick st, Brunwick East and the Burger Challenge Championship is happening on Sunday September 1. Ph (03) 9036 1456
Local brewers Hawthorn Brewing Co is one of Melbourne’s, and Australia’s, fastest rising breweries. Having started in 2008 as the project of three mates with a passion for brewing, Hawthorn Brewing has gone from strength to strength and have just announced the release of their fifth beer, an Australian IPA (Indian Pale Ale). General Manager, Peter Willis talks about the motivation behind the new beer in their stable, “The response we received from our very limited keg only run in Winter 2012 told us that there was a wider market for our IPA and so it made absolute sense to make this a bigger release, both in kegs and packaged. IPA is a very popular beer style and coupled with this feedback is certainly a beer that HBC wants to produce for its loyal followers.” Their Chief Brewing Officer, Hamish Reed has promised a beer with “a big taste and plenty of hoppy bitterness, with a uniquely Australian spin on an old favourite”. Reed now quotes directly from his tasting notes as be explains the brewery’s credo further, “Hawthorn Australian IPA is our local take on this celebrated international style. Made from five locally grown malts and four Tasmanian hops, this beer is all Aussie!” Willis adds “It is important to offer a wide taste profile to give our customers options. The IPA is certainly at the upper end of beer favours/bitterness (IBU 63) so will appeal to those wanting the ‘big beer’ experience, whereas the Pilsner for example is lighter flavoured and easy drinking so will appeal to those perhaps taking the first step into the world of craft beer. It’s all about having a diversity of products to suit the consumer” The lads from Hawthorn have a fairly simplistic approach to their new releases. They brew a small limited release keg run to test the market. If the market says “yes” then that beer becomes their seasonal keg/ packaged beer for the following year. “You can’t ask for a better barometer than the market” says Willis “and brewing a beer that the punters have already given their stamp of approval too, and are waiting for, is pretty satisfying” . For 2013 they have a few brews ready to go but it’s all about timing. As Reed points out “we are currently tossing up between a Porter and a summer Ale, but it’ll be the launch date that dictates which one gets the nod. I love a Porter but in summer, probably not. Vice Versa with the Summer Ale.” Hawthorn Brewing co started in 2008 as the backyard idea of 3 mates with a long history of home brewing.
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After living abroad for many years the boys experienced first hand the huge variety of styles and flavours in the international beer scene. It was here that the idea started to take hold, and drawing on this experience, prompted the lads to “give it a go” upon returning home. “We’d had some pretty good results on the home brewing front (they have run an invite only beer festival for over ten years) but to transition to a commercial brewing company was a big step….but very rewarding” says Willis. While the lads don’t currently have their own fully operational brewery, they do have the ‘Hawthorn brew shed’ where Reed tinkers away developing, tasting and tweaking their many recipes in small batches. These are then up-scaled at commercial breweries where Reed works with the in house brewer to ensure the taste, style and specs achieved in the Brew shed, are replicated. Since inception the company has gone from strength to strength gathering a loyal following of dedicated craft beer fans and winning many awards along the way. ”The support for Hawthorn Brewing Co’s beer has been astounding to creators and recognition of a major talent. Head to their website today to see their full range of beers and find out here it is stocked. Visit Hawthorn Brewing Co at hawthornbrewing.com. au or call 1300 HBC BEER (422 233)
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BASTILLE
BY ALASDAIR DUNCAN
The past few months have been a flurry of activity for Bastille. The good-natured British indie band have seen their debut album, Bad Blood, released to great acclaim, and a million and one acoustic covers of their song Flaws hit YouTube. The strangest experience by far, though, has been a gig at The British Museum, where they played an acoustic version of their song Pompeii. “They had an exhibition that apparently they’d been getting together for years, about Pompeii and Herculaneum,” singer Dan Smith explains. “Our single Pompeii had come out just as the exhibition was about to open, and out of the blue, I got a call from the museum asking if we’d come along and play. They felt like it was a wonderful coincidence, really serendipitous, and that we should mark the occasion somehow.” The chaps from Bastille were invited to come and see the exhibition before it opened to the public – an amazing experience, Smith says. “We felt very privileged to do that, and the exhibition was really fascinating, even if we were a bit nervous,” he tells me with a laugh. “The people who put the exhibition together really liked the song, and they were really keen to have us perform it there. They showed us to the reading room, which is a huge, cavernous space, and told us that we would be the first band ever to perform there. They really wanted it to happen, they were really excited, but I was a little bit reluctant, mainly because the idea of performing in the British Museum was a bit scary and a bit overwhelming.” A museum is a place of hush and quiet and reverence,
after all. “Our drummer Woody said that it felt wildly inappropriate for us to be there,” Smith explains, “but one of the women who was there setting up the exhibition heard him say that and she really liked it. She said that there’s a perception that history museums should be quiet and hushed, but actually the people of Pompeii were wild and inappropriate people, so it was totally right for us to be there.” Finally convinced, the band agreed to give it a shot. “We started the song, and the second I opened my mouth to sing, there was huge reverb all around the room,” Smith says. “It sounded massive and epic. I had been mildly dreading it, but it sounded so good that we all got comfortable really quickly.” Bastille’s music is lush and multi-layered, but the strippedback arrangement of Pompeii they performed that day turned out to be a big hit. I ask Smith if they’d consider doing this with more of their songs, but he says he’s unsure. “The song writing and the production come at the same time for us, so we love to perform them as written, but it’s quite nice to mess with them from time to time,” he says. “We’re going to Cambridge soon to play at a ball,” he continues, “and the
organisers have arranged for the choir and orchestra to play with us for the gig. We’re planning to do a version of Things We Lost In The Fire with piano, choir and orchestra, so when we get there, we’ll hopefully have the time to nip into the chapel and rehearse that with them for a few hours.” In addition to a penchant for history, Dan Smith is a lifelong cinema buff. The first ever Bastille video was not, in fact, a video of the band at all – it was a collection of clips that Smith edited together from Terrence Malick’s classic 1973 film, Badlands. “We wanted a level of anonymity at the beginning,” he explains. “We wanted to put a song out without really having to put ourselves out there. We thought it would be interesting to re-edit the movie as a music video.” Similarly, as a struggling young band with no money to spend on clips, re-editing Malick’s film was a more attractive option. “We didn’t really anticipate that we’d get
to the level where it would draw a lot of attention, and we’d eventually have to take it down,” Smith laughs. “It’s funny the number of people that thought I was Martin Sheen. There were a lot of people who were really annoyed at me for kicking the cow, which he does in the movie.” Bastille will soon make their way to Australia, but as for what the future holds after that, Smith is unsure. “We have a lot of festivals in the UK and Europe over the summer,” he says, “when we’re releasing the album in America and coming to you and Japan. We’re very fortunate to be able to spend the rest of the year touring the world. Beyond that, hopefully we’ll be able to do a second album. We’ll take it from there and see what happens.”
frustration, it’s a really bad habit; it’s best to just focus on the task at hand and play the music.” In the studio, good friend and skilled producer Phil Manley has crafted their sound many times, and they hope one day they can take him abroad with them. “Phil’s a good friend of ours and we have a great chemistry together,” he says. “He has a deep understanding of what we want to do as musicians and I have a real respect for him as an engineer and trust his opinion a lot. This album, V, was recorded digitally because we wanted to create a different sound. In the past, we were focused on the nuances of recording live and capturing those moments, but for this we wanted to track live and then take the tracks away and further process them. Instead of looking for the nuances that happen in the studio, we were looking for the nuances that happen in postproduction. There are interesting ideas that come
from chopping things up and processing those ideas.” Adding more electronic elements – with guitars no longer the centrepiece around which Barn Owl’s sound revolves – has furthered their tendency to make their live shows stand apart from their albums. “This album has made it more challenging to recreate what we did on the record onstage, but we’ve always looked at our live performances as something completely different,” he says. “There is a relationship between the two, but live has its own thing. We don’t break up the songs, we play for one solid hour-plus block, and make it a relentless experience. By leaving parts of our set open to improv, then the unexpected can come to life onstage.”
AlunaGeorge’s music videos, press photography and album art have helped them further establish their lush aesthetic. It’s something that George is the first to admit is not his area of expertise, but he’s tuned in enough to understand the importance of style and visuals to an artist’s identity. “Personally, it’s not my strong point, Aluna’s got a way more informed opinion on the style of things,” he laughs. “With pictures and photographs, it’s annoying, but it is an important thing. It can certainly help to give identity when a track is just getting floated around the internet and someone can put faces or even just an image to the music.” The versatility of Aluna’s voice and the diversity of George’s production has led them to incredible collaboration opportunities, and while they were adamant on keeping
their album a purely AlunaGeorge experience, the prospect of working with other musicians is always in their sights. “We’ve been so focused on the album, and that’s just the two of us,” he says. “But Aluna’s voice, I mean, it’s so unique. She met Diplo at Glastonbury, and they went to the studio the other weekend and got on well, so I think they might be doing something at some point. I think it’s cool that there are people that are making this forward-thinking electronic music. We didn’t know them before but it’s been really nice to be put in the same bracket as those other people.”
Bastille play The Corner Hotel on August 16. Bad Blood is out now through EMI.
BARN OWL
BY KRISSI WEISS
Meditative-drone mixed with desert rock – while the genre label may have forced you to switch off already (damn you genres, you most foul and useless system of description), the San Francisco duo of Jon Porras and Evan Caminiti – aka Barn Owl – prove exactly how dynamic and emotive this sound can be. Forever reaching for new plains, the pair have added an element of doom dub to their sound through their latest release, the electronically-driven V. Stay with us here, this might sound like a bunch of overly-stylised bullshit, but these two take the fringes of rock and electronica and twist it into something extremely accessible. Porras is getting ready to BBQ and celebrate American Independence Day, and if the movies and TV shows are true, he must also be getting ready to set off some fireworks. “Oh, um, yes,” Porras stutters. “I’m not sure how much of this I should admit but ah, yep, I’ll say it – there will be some fireworks action. It’s a cheesy holiday to celebrate, but it’s an excuse to have a BBQ at a friend’s house so that’ll be great.” Time with friends is precious for the pair, as Barn Owl have toured the US and indeed the world many times over during the course of their career. Australia have never been lucky enough to be hypnotised by a Barn Owl set, and while the band are coming here for the first time – which generally means exploring the back catalogue in depth – they’re still in the midst of celebrating their latest album. “I try not to think about expectations and what the audience are wanting,” he says of the band’s potential set list for Australia. “We try to focus on an idea that we want to put forth and as long as we do that to the best of our ability, we feel
satisfied.” Barn Owl are embarking on a run of intimate shows; it is in this atmosphere that they most prefer to play. Their music is complex, with their sonic contour requiring a skilled hand at the mixing desk – two things that many festivals fail to provide. “I like festivals in a way, but they tend to be a little intense for a performer,” he says. “The stage turns into something of a cattle call; one band on, one band off, no real sound check. You sort of have to overlook the details of your sound at a festival; you go up and cross your fingers and hope for the best. In an intimate environment we seem to have a greater level of control over things.” Porras laughs at the suggestion that festival audiences can sometimes be like playing to a bunch of distracted hamsters. “Ha, yeah it is; it can be frustrating,” he says. “To really feel the impact of our music, you need the audience to have attention to detail. Festival audiences don’t seem willing to give their attention and that’s just how it rolls. You can’t give in to that
Barn Owl are playing at the Northcote Social Club Saturday August 10. V is out now on Thrill Jockey.
ALUNAGEORGE
BY RAF SENEVIRATNE
AlunaGeorge is the product of a chance musical encounter from a few years ago, when George Reid was slated to remix a track by Aluna Francis’s band at the time, Toys Like Me. The two started hanging out and began making music with a real identity, one that threw back to the golden years of R’n’B whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of contemporary electronica. After dropping their You Know You Like It EP midlast year, the duo became blogosphere sweethearts and are now quickly tracing the footsteps of their UK compatriots Disclosure on the road to global acclaim. With their debut album Body Music out this month and a slot on Fuzzy’s new boutique electronic festival Listen Out, things are happening in a big way for the duo. George, the production brain behind the project, is stoked with how it’s all come together. “It’s taken a little bit longer to cross the T’s and dot the I’s but I’m really happy with how the album’s turned out. I can’t wait for people to hear the new songs.” He’s the quieter, more passive half of the duo – the ‘yin’ to Aluna’s ‘yang’. According to George, their sexdrenched, steamy aesthetic really harks back to their love for old school R’n’B. “I think you can look back and really appreciate it,” George says of the genre. “I feel like maybe the beauty was lost at the time because of the overriding bravado that came along with a lot of the music… It was all very flash – the money, the women and everything else that would appear in every music video at the time. And I guess it sometimes just puts everything way out of context and makes it impossible to relate to…if you’re most people.” Beat Magazine Page 32
The duo thrives on the juxtaposition between them – one is a sultry, six-foot, ethnically-ambiguous beauty with a voice that is both silky and innocent, and the other is a bloke called George who wears lots of hoodies and goes for Manchester United. But his gift for creating seductive, woozy R’n’B beats that perfectly complement Aluna’s aura is second to none. In a world where everyone’s neighbour seems to be a ‘producer’, we’re prone to a level of oversaturation in electronic music, but AlunaGeorge have created for themselves a sonic palette that is distinctly and definitively their own. “I produced this album…but it’s a weird notion that all these people with a laptop and some software can call themselves a producer these days. I guess the whole dance world is changing at the moment though, so why not?”
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Body Music out now through Universal.
MUSE BY LACHLAN KANONIUK
I’m speaking with a “pretty good, chilled” Dominic Howard as he enjoys some touring respite at the South of France. Last time we spoke, the Muse drummer was in the hungover nexus of the band’s Olympics-closing performance and the imminent touring cycle of new album, The 2nd Law. Back then, he assured us that the all-conquering UK trio would touch down in Australia towards the end of 2013. And waddaya know, they made good on their promise. The 2nd Law, Muse’s typically bombastic sixth studio LP, will have reached its first birthday by the time it arrives in the live setting on Australian shores, representing the measured touring approach of one of the world’s biggest bands. “We’ve been touring, just really busy since the album came out in September,” Dominic recalls. “We did a few special shows in smaller venues, then we hit the road in October with the bigger production. We’ve been all over Europe, the States, all over Asia, now we’re just coming towards the end of the European stadium tour, which is amazing. This summer’s been awesome, we’ve been outdoors in these football stadiums playing these huge shows – 60 to 70 thousand people, that type of vibe. But we’re coming towards the end of that, then loads more touring for the rest of the year, and next year.” The stadium-sized Australian tour is a far cry from their first visit to our land over a decade ago, where they plugged away at the entry-level echelon of relatively quaint pubs. As Dominic explains, the band still manages to fit in more diminutive-sized performances along the way. “They’re great, really cool. Just recently we did one in Shepards Bush as a charity gig for War Child. We haven’t really played a venue like that in a while, and it was great to get in there and play a theatre without any massive production, and floating pyramids. It was so great to be close to the fans. We came out of that gig thinking it would be great to do a whole lot more of that in the future, somehow. We might go for a few little special gigs next year. The band is
actually going to be 20 [years old] next year, so we plan to do something special,” he measures. Over those two decades, Muse have built a most impressive canon of modern rock classics. Despite the lavish and involved production value of their live performance, they still manage to incorporate surprise cuts within the setlist. “Each album you do, the harder and harder it gets to do the setlist – you have more songs to choose from,” Dominic states. “There are times when you think, ‘Really, we can’t play that tonight?’ We’ve been keeping it quite varied. We have a list of ten to 12 songs we are constantly rotating that go in and out, but there are moments in the set that are very fixed – especially with the new songs. There are songs we have to play every night because certain things are happening in the show. But that’s cool, that’s the way we structure the show. It does involve a certain choreography with the production, with screens moving up and down. But we leave gaps where we can throw a few songs on that we haven’t played in a while. But that’s something we love doing, putting on a big show that incorporates all that choreography,” he pauses. “Not dance moves, obviously.” “We started doing Dead Star, an old one that’s very heavy. It wasn’t actually on an album, it was an inbetween single to promote a DVD we released in 2001. We actually played Muscle Museum, our first ever single from our first ever album. We played it once recently and never played it again. I’d like to bring that back. When you bring a song back after years
and years it feels so different to how you remember playing it back in those days. Butterflies And Hurricanes had a rest for a few years, now that’s back and it’s great. At Reading Festival in 2011 we did our whole second album [Origin Of Symmetry] from start to finish. It was interesting trying to learn all those songs again, I think there was one song we had never played live before.” At this stage, Muse have honed a touring schedule which affords that illusive work-life balance. It’s a factor which becomes a necessity eventually, according to Dominic. “I’ve been taking it easy the past few weeks down here, drinking too much rosé wine and sitting in the sun. We tour a lot, but we don’t tour as intensely as we used to. When you do bigger shows, you can’t do so many back to back because it takes time to move all the gear around. So you end up with a slightly lighter schedule. We’ve changed the way we tour. The guys have families, Chris [Wolstenholme] has six kids, Matt [Bellamy] has just had one, and that changes the way you feel about being away. We tend to tour for a few weeks, have a gap, then continue touring. That way of doing things takes the edge off a little bit and lets you stay on the road longer. A lot of bands die out because they go away from friends and family and loved ones for months at a time, then they come back and their life’s gone to shit,” Dominic laughs. “Then you’ve got to split up – either with the girlfriend or the band.”
Close to clocking up that 20 year point, why is it that Muse are one of the very few to have maintained the same lineup from inception through to unimaginable success? “Shit, I dunno,” Dominic answers. “It’s partly to do with the fact we’re schoolmates and we’ve known each other for so long. It’s partly to do with where we’ve came from as well. Teignmouth, Devon is a very small town and detached from the music scene, so we were left to our own devices. It’s not a place where anything can happen particularly quickly. I think we’ve just had this feeling like we’re a gang, we stick together, and we believe in the music. We want to take it as far as possible. That, and we are like, ‘What the bloody hell else are we going to do?’” he chuckles. “I can’t see us being in any other bands. We’ve become institutionalised within ourselves. We’ve definitely had ups and downs as a band, but we all know that it’s this or nothing. People in other bands probably don’t think like that – thinking, ‘Let’s do this for a bit, then fuck it, let’s split up, join another band, do a solo project.’ For us, it’s either this or go back to Devon and become a painter and decorator, or clean out caravans, which is what we used to do before we signed as a band. So this is it, our life is to keep Muse going. And we’re doing a pretty good job of it so far.”
ourselves looking for ways to make it easier, or ways to at least make the process more streamlined and less painful and annoying and then at the same time we mix it all up so that we don’t know what we’re doing and we’re fumbling our way through the dark again. As much as we don’t like that I think it’s an integral part of being in Karnivool. “That’s why we ended up going with Nick as opposed to going again with Forrester (Savell, producer of the band’s first two albums). We just wanted to get outside the comfort zone. We don’t really like comfort zones, it’s an unorthodox process and there’s so many things that we could be doing better to make the process happen a lot easier... it’s a completely confusing process (laughs).” [Even so, it’s produced a blasting yet mesmeric piece of work that now takes the band into yet another challenging process - taking the ship out to battle... “That’s when the songs really come alive,” Goddard reflects, “when we get to play them live and
deliver them to people because we actually have to think about how we’re gonna put them out there and in that way I think we’ll find a lot more perspective on the record.” While other Australian bands seem to have obviously big profiles, it is Karnivool that consistently grow and constantly surprise, as its fanbase soars both here and overseas. “As people, I think we take the piss a bit and generally roll with the punches,” Kenny notes. “When it comes to music, we take it a little more seriously. I hope this album opens the door for new Karnivool listeners and paves the continuing journey for people who are well versed in Karnivool. It’s as new to us as it will be for them.”
MUSE perform at Rod Laver Arena on Friday December 6.
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Karnivool guitarist, Drew Goddard, sips on an early afternoon beer at the Rosemount Hotel looking relaxed and perhaps even mildly excited. He’s a pretty cool customer but the fact remains, it is the eve of the release of a new Karnivool album and these events don’t occur like everyday sunsets. Asymmetry arrives four years since the band’s last album, Sound Awake. “Yeah, we’re consistent,” Goddard laughs. “We do it in Karnivool time. We were looking at doing it in two years, we thought we’d do this one quicker, but it didn’t happen. It seems to be the case every time.” It would appear to say something, though, of the band’s following - happy to be loyal and willing to wait that long between offerings. “It’s comforting and gratifying for sure,” Goddard reflects. “We’ve got such a loyal fanbase, we know that a couple of people might drop off waiting for it and we know that there was a few people getting frustrated waiting for it this time around, especially in like the last six months, it’s like, ‘come on guys. What’s happening?’ But it’s also motivating, in a way, to get it done.” Karnivool have always made epic music, so it only makes sense that as the years pass and the band gets bigger, the musical dynamics grow deeper and wider. “Absolutely,” asserts Goddard. “It’s always a lengthy process.” The shipbuilding started shortly after the 2009 release of Sound Awake. A year had passed between Themata finishing and commencement of Sound Awake, so the band made a point of sewing some early seeds. “The first seed was in Paris,” Goddard recalls. “I
remember we came up with a drum beat idea which turned into the first song (Nachash). That was early 2010.”Goddard says he misses the days when they could simply drive to each other’s houses to try out a song idea. “The geographical impairment is definitely a factor,” he says. “It can be frustrating, at times, to try and get everyone on the same page when everyone’s off doing different things, which can feed into the record. But like you mentioned, I dunno, I guess it’s more worldly.” Asymmetry was recorded at 301 Studios in Byron Bay with producer, Nick DiDia (RATM, Mastodon). “It was a difficult process,” Goddard recalls. “It was very challenging, but Byron Bay made it a lot easier, just being in that environment. You’d wake up in that town, in a little house next to the studio and there’s a green area with lots of wildlife and a swimming pool you could fall into. Each day was pretty hard-going, it was always quite tense, but you’d wake up every day and go, ‘I’m pretty lucky doing this for six weeks, that this is my job’. It was a perfect place to record, but it was a very challenging affair. “It’s a weird little paradox that happens because we find
STANDISH/CARLYON BY PATRICK EMERY
It’s 5pm on a Thursday afternoon, and the weather in Melbourne has taken a turn for the worse. A layer of black cloud is rolling across the Western regions, bringing with it a torrential downpour and gale-strength winds. When I get on the phone to Conrad Standish, bass player and singer with Standish/Carlyon, the meteorological scene outside is stark, and somewhat depressing. I suggest to Standish that it may be reminiscent of his time living in London. “This is pretty weird weather,” Standish remarks. “London doesn’t have weather – it’s just grey, and it kind of lightly rains all the time. This is like end of the world weather. It’s crazy stuff.” While the weather may differ substantially between Melbourne and London, Standish isn’t so convinced that the different cultural conditions in the respective cities has necessarily had a significant impact on the music he’s made with long-time musical partner Tom Carlyon. “I think an environment can be too over-rated in relation to making music,” Standish says. “It’s nice to think that if we moved over to Cuba, that we’d make this really languid, humid album. But I don’t think it really works in that way – you are who you are, and that just filters through, wherever you are”. In that context, Standish/Carlyon – that band that appeared from the ashes of the now-defunct The Devastations, after that band’s implosion a few years ago – reflects Standish’s observations. In early 2012 Standish and his wife, Jonnine Standish (HTRK) returned to Melbourne for family reasons. Safely back in
Melbourne, Standish and Carlyon continued with the project the pair had conceived before Standish returned to Australia. Standish/Carlyon’s debut album, Deleted Scenes, picks up where The Devastations left off, with a heavy emphasis on the electro-beats style that permeated The Devastations’ last album, Yes U. “I think it’s a linear thing, but I suppose because there was five, six years between releases, maybe someone else might see it as a quantum leap,” Standish says. “But I just see it as a continuation.” The project’s title was necessarily simple, when Standish and Carlyon failed to agree on a more ‘evocative’ name: “We couldn’t agree on anything! That’s 100% fact,” Standish laughs. Standish says the name of the album derived from a moment of inspiration in London a couple of years ago; the basis for the inspiration, however, seems to have disappeared over time. “There
could have been some thinking behind it at the time, but now it’s so firmly ensconced in my mind as the name of the album, that I can’t even think of what the original concept was – that’s a shit answer, but it’s honest!” he laughs. Standish describes the creative process with Carlyon as “genuinely collaborative”, with the pair working on the basis of a formula developed when Standish was still in London, and Carlyon in Melbourne. “Tom will send me a beat, and I’ll design a bass line around that,” he says, “then I’ll send it back, and he’ll put some synth over the top, and whatever kind of noise it needs, then I’ll think of whatever vocal phrasing and a melody, and that’s it – that’s how we work. It’s very much a 50/50 thing in what we do. And I think the best results we’ve had have been when we’ve worked independently like that, rather than jamming in the studio – though we have created some good stuff just playing in the studio as well.” Deleted Scenes is also pervaded by a sense of space, which Standish says is a by-product of his song-writing formula with Carlyon. “I think that’s the way Tom and I write with each other,” Standish says. “We’ve had a creative relationship for about 15 years. That’s how we write with each other, and we don’t really want to fill songs up with things unnecessary. We both like room to manoeuvre within songs, or else we wouldn’t write them. So I think it’s a subconscious thing on both our parts,” he says. In other media interviews, Standish has referred to the subtle humour contained in the songs – notably, his lyrics. “On the most obvious level, it’s the absurdist cut-up style lyrics – I find that stuff amusing,” Standish says, “and it is intended to come across that way.” While the titles, and subjects of the songs – Critics Multiply, Gucci Mountain, Industrial Resort – imply a level of social and political commentary, Standish says the reality isn’t quite as
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clear-cut. “With Critics Multiply, the reason why it’s called that originally was inspired by the Prince song All the Critics Love You in New York,” Standish explains. “When we were working on the template for that, I took that line from Some Like It Hot by the Power Station with Robert Palmer – ‘she wants to multiply’. So the title of the song became Critics Multiply. We totally changed the beat and the lyrics, but the title stuck. There’s a scoop for you,” Standish laughs. STANDISH/CARLYON are launching their album Deleted Scenes at Shebeen on Saturday July 27.
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The Smith Street Band will play two EP launches at The Old Bar on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10 to celebrate the release of their upcoming effort Don’t Fuck With Our Dreams. Singer Wil Wagner has revealed that they’re trying to give their mates at the Old Bar a helping hand, “The Old Bar gave us so many of our first shows and has been a real home to young, up and coming bands in Melbourne….so in an attempt to get people through the best little pub in the world, we’ll be doing two shows/ parties there to launch our new 10””. Tickets are on sale now and will disappear fast. Get in now. UK pop punkers Neck Deep are heading over our way in November on the back of their debut effort Wishful Thinking. See them chuck a club show in Melbourne at Next on Thursday November 28, prior to an all ages date on Friday November 29. Me First and The Gimme Gimmes are returning to Australia this October. Can’t wait for all of the cover songs when they play two shows at the Corner Hotel on October Saturday 5 and Sunday October 6.
CORE GIG GUIDE THURSDAY JULY 25: Psycroptic, King Parrot, Whoretopsy, The Hazard Circular at Karova Lounge Child, Seedy Jeezus, The Underhanded at The Reverence Dream On Dreamer, Breaking Tradition, Void OF Vision at Next Monarch, Clagg, Thrall, Broozer at The Bendigo FRIDAY JULY 26: Jonesez, A Process Of, As A Rival, On Sierra, Laser Brains at The Reverence Bleeding Through, Make Them Suffer, Boris The Blade, Driven To The Verge, Hollow World at Ferntree Gully Hotel Disapro, Clowns, Counterattack, Hailgun at The Public Bar Psycroptic, King Parrot, Damnations, A Million Dead Birds Laughing at Barwon Club, Geelong The Ramshackle Army, Mr Coffee, Road Ratz, Admiral Ackbars Dishonourable Discharge at The Public Bar SATURDAY JULY 27: The Getaway Plan at Ding Dong Lounge The Sinking Teeth, Ceres, Have/Hold, The Stray Melodics at The Old Bar Wavves, Unkown Mortal Orchestra at the Corner Hotel Psycroptic, King Parrot, A Million Dead Birds Laughing, Metalstorm at Northcote Social Club Bleeding Through, Make Them Suffer, Boris The Blade,
Tonight Alive are chucking a mini tour prior to their appearance on the Vans Warped Tour. Their new headlining tour will be in support of the their new album The Other Side which is due for local release on Friday September 6. Go see ‘em at Melbourne’s HiFi (U18) on Wednesday September 11 or Billboards (18+) on Friday September 13. While in Australia chucking a couple of low-key shows last week, City and Colour announced a big ol’ tour for this summer. This time, Dallas Green will not be doing things in half measures. You can see the man himself with full band at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday December 14. Tickets are on sale now. Poison City Records have announced a split 7” EP between two of the label’s most beloved songwriters, Jen Buxton and Lincoln LeFevre. To tide fans over between new albums (due out later in 2013), Buxton and LeFevre have spun up two new tracks each. The split is available on Thursday September 12. Emerson, Refractions at The HiFi Make Them Suffer, Witchgrinder, Inebriator at Bang Potato Cake, River Of Snakes, Dead River, She’s The Band, Bricks are Heavy at the Public Bar Wot Rot, Liquor Snatch, The Savages, Hopes Abandoned, Too Soon at The Barleycorn Hotel The Eighty 88s, Escar GoGos, The Tarantinos, James Ohhh at The Bendigo Hotel Army Of Champions, Clowns, Stockades, The Union Pacific, Japan For, The Hard Aches, Initials, Hug Therapist, Nathan Seeckts, Tim Hampshire at The Reverence. SUNDAY JULY 28: Psycroptic, King Parrot,Orpheus Omega, Internal Nightmare at Musicland, Melbourne Jamie Hay, Tom Lyngcoln, Time Mackswell at The Reverence Term Four, Disparo, Cabin Fever, Organ Donor, The Transitions at The Bendigo Innumerable Forms, Mammoth Grinder, Straightjacket Nation, Extortion, Internal Rot, Headless Death, sewercide, Bloodrule at The Gasometer MONDAY JULY 29: FIdlar, Dune Rats at the Corner Hotel
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THE CHARGE RETURN TO THE ESPY
After a three week National Tour supporting The Nerve (Exekiel Ox, Lucius Borich, Glenn Proudfood and Davarj Thomas), The Charge return to The Espy, St Kilda on Saturday July 27 with Over-Reactor playing the Front Bar. It’s been well over a year since The Charge ventured across the river and played The Espy and the boys are looking forward to it. “We have just played all the way up the east coast ripping heads off with our riffs and making new friends,” they says. High Side Driver and InVolume make up the rest of the lineup for the night.
INTRODUCING SMOKE STACK RHINO
Check out newly-formed heavy blues-rockers Smoke Stack Rhino. They have a bunch of gigs coming up, including: Friday July 26 with The Fallen Angels, Midnight Driver and Rexcrammer at The John Curtin Hotel, Carlton; Wednesday July 31 with The Deep End at Cherry Bar, CBD; Friday August 9 with Zoophyte at the Prince Public Bar, St. Kilda and Sunday August 11 with The Braves and The Fibs at The Evelyn, Fitzro.
NEW JAMES LABRIE OUT THIS WEEK
Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie’s 2010 solo album Static Impulse is one of my favourite albums ever. It has the three ‘ives’ in perfect balance aggressive, progressive and expressive - and LaBrie’s vocals are carefully balanced against the tormented deathscreams of drummer Peter Wildoer (Darkane). LaBrie’s latest is Impermanent Resonance, out July 26 on iTunes, and it sees the return of Wildoer and the other key players from Static Impulse - Matt Guillory (keys, co-songwriter), Marco Sfogli (guitars) and Ray Riendeau (bass) - as well as Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers. If you’re only used to LaBrie’s work with Dream Theater you might be surprised by the melodic death metal blended within a progressive metal framework.
THIS WEEK AT THE BENDIGO
The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood will be writhing and frothing - in the nicest and most metallic possible way - to the sounds of Monarch, Clagg, Thrall and Broozer from 7:30pm this Thursday.
PROGFEST RETURNS
Welkin Entertainment and Pony Music present the return of Progfest to the Espy on Saturday August 24, with over 30 bands across three stages. The lineup includes Sleepmakeswaves, Voyager, Mushroom Giant, Glass Empire, Caligula’s Horse, A Lonely Crowd, Toehider, Alithia, Rise Of Avernus, The Black Galaxy Experience, Troldhaugen, Bear The Mammoth, Anarion, Rainbird, Motionless Me, Full Code, Orsome Welles, The Nest Itself, Nihl, Cat Or Pillar, Citrus Jam, Phil Para Band and more to be announced. Tickets are $24+bf and are on sale now from oztix.com.au, The Espy, Polyester, Greville Records, Fist2Face or directly from the bands. Doors open at 3pm.
GUITAR SWAP MEET Are you a guitar nerd? I sure am. There’s a Facebook page set up to gauge interest in a guitar/musician swap meet. Are you interested? Would you like to see it as a monthly event? Bi-monthly? Get thee to Facebook and search ‘Melbourne Guitar & Musician Swap Meet’.
BON SCOTT TRIBUTE
Australia’s own legendary son Bon Scott, Classic Rock Magazine’s #1 Rock n Roll Front Man of All Time and original Melbourne boy, passed tragically 33 years ago at the age of 33. To salute him in true rock royalty fashion on his home turf will be a line up of a-list performers thrashing out a set-list of some of the best songs he unleashed unto this world before he left it: The Best of Bon Scott at The Flying Saucer Club on Friday the 2nd of August. The Bon Scott’s band features Jamie Coghill (The Devilrock Four) on drums, Carl Treasure (Indian Mynah) on lead guitar, Jimi Richardson (Bugdust) on bass and Jonny Driver (Upton Ace) on guitar, joined by a cavalcade of guest lead singers including Fiona Lee-Maynard (Fiona Lee Maynard & Her Holy Men), Ash Naylor (Even), Rusty Brown (Electric Mary), Dave Larkin (Dallas Crane), Matt Chapman (My Left Boot), Mark Richards and Dave Stevens. This is a night for fans of Bon Scott, AC/DC and quality Australian pub rock.
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do you maintain the fire and passion for music? Y: I just love the whole thing of being in a band and around the music scene. I remember being about 15 years old and saying to myself, ‘this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life’. I haven’t really looked back from there. Having the opportunity to play awesome shows on a regular basis really helps with motivation and the morale of the band. That’s why King Parrot plays a lot!
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KING PARROT QUIZ PSYCROPTIC: Y: How has your latest release The Inherited Repression been received around the world and in Australia in comparison to your previous releases? D: It got a great response, and continues to go down pretty well. We’re a band that pretty much changes our sound each release - not intentionally, that’s just the way things develop - so we always get somewhat of mixed reactions I guess, but this time it was overwhelmingly positive.
PSYCROPTIC HIT UP KING PARROT: Dave: Hey Youngy, King Parrot seems to be the hardest working band in the country at the moment. How’s things in camp parrot? Youngy: Pretty chirpy, thanks for asking. Just had a couple of weeks off after the Cattle Decapitation/Thy Art is Murder tour which was killer. Now we are gearing up to head out with you guys and we couldn’t be more stoked. D: So tell me, does the Parrot have any long term plans of attack for global domination, or are you just taking things as they come at the moment? Y: The thing with King Parrot is we are always trying to push the boundaries, and that includes touring. We are about to align ourselves with who we consider to be one of the best booking agents in the world. 2014 looks like it will be a big year for us in terms of touring overseas, it’s been a goal of the band to do Europe and the US from the beginning, and it’s looking like more of a certainty each day. D: Having been in the Melbourne scene for many years (both in various bands and as a booker at venues), how Beat Magazine Page 34
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Y: With all the international touring Psycroptic has done in recent times, where is your favourite destination to tour and who are some of your favourite acts you’ve shared the stage with? D: I love the travel side of playing in a band, and going places I never thought I would have is awesome so it’s hard to pick a favourite. Playing with bands like Cannibal Corpse, Black Dahlia Murder, Obituary, Keep of Kelason, Dismember, Carcass and other legendary acts has fulfilled every ‘dream’ I had when starting out playing music. Y: What does the immediate future hold for Psycroptic, where are you guys off to touring next, and we can we expect some new material? D: We’re off to Europe in September and then we have some shows in Japan for the first time in November. We have to carefully plan tours these days to fit in with everyone’s work and family life, but we still do as much as we can. King Parrot and Psycroptic play the Northcote Social Club on Saturday July 27, followed by an all ages show at Musicland on Sunday July 28.
POTATO CAKE Potato Cake is The Public Bar's monthly all-inclusive, queer friendly band and DJ night. River of Snakes, Dead River, Bricks Are Heavy (L7 cover band), She's the Band (SA), DJ Long Dong, Von Onion and Miss Rita bring the party in July. Dr. Juicy Jay's Fried Chicken and Crab Shack serving food 'til 9pm. This Saturday July 27.
DANDELION WINE After a wonderfully successful Pozible campaign to raise money for airfares, Dandelion Wine are off again to Europe to play a few summer festivals, but not with out a send off show first. Head down to the Reverence Hotel to see their special brand of medieval trip-hop with dulcimers, bell cittern and melancholic electronic beats on Thursday July 25. Joining them on the night will be fellow culture crossers and strange instrument purveyors Trappist Afterland and broodingly beautiful songstress from New Zealand, Plum Green. Doors 8pm, $10 entry.
THE DEAD ELECTED Huzzah! A good excuse to warm them bones at the Bendigo Hotel Wednesday July 31: Hi-energy space rockers The Dead Elected will be bringing you their fuzzed-up, dreamy, harmony laden mix of alternative rock. They will be heading a lineup with The Rollercanes and Claws and Organs. One can expect the night to be a most merry and cheerful one. Bands start the party at 8.30pm.
GHOST TOWNS OF THE MIDWEST Join Ghost Towns of the Midwest as they play The Cornish Arms this Friday July 26. The alt-country all singing quartet will be playing two sets from 9.30pm, featuring some tunes from their forthcoming EP. Entry is free, food is hot & whiskey is warm.
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DR PIFFLE & THE BURLAP BAND Dr Piffle & the Burlap Band represent a departure from all that’s prescribed. A tribe exercising revolutionary thoughts. Seeping through the cracks of concrete footpaths, echoing up from drains, whispering from tree to tree, this sound is infectious. They are a family of vagabonds. Their pulse, their song, the explosion of strings, bells, pots and sticks is... Piffle. Catch the South Australians cram their way onto Richmond’s Great Britain Hotel stage with local lads the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats for a night of beardy mountain mulch. Nights starts to howl at 8:30pm on Thursday 25 July. Free entry.
KAISHA Kaisha is playing on Thursday 25 July at The Empress with Ivy Lucille and Emma Wall and the urban folk. $10 Entry, 8pm.
FRASER A. GORMAN Fraser A Gorman & Big Harvest release their new single Dark Eyes and celebrate with an intimate solo residency, playing Wednesdays in July at The Spotted Mallard. This week he will be supported by Tim Neilson (The Death Rattles). Doors open at 8.30pm, free entry.
KINGSTON CROWN Mo'Soul are pleased to announce their second residency with Melbourne's saucy funk/soul band Kingston Crown who will be keeping your soul warm every Wednesday night in June. Kingston Crown take the Aretha of Soul and mix it with the R'n'B of Beyoncé, the result being a saucy crossera cat-fight of grooves, tunes and nasty moves. You’ll leave feeling better than when you came in, this Wednesday July 24 from 8pm. Free entry.
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THE WARRAINS From the deep south of the Mornington Peninsula, The Warrains bring their electric, urban, new age, country folk-rock to town, low down and dirty tex mex afro blues riff fest. The Warrains Art of Listening album launch, this Sunday July 28 at The Bendigo Hotel. $10 on the door.
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JAMES TEAGUE Channeling some of the more inspired moments in the annals of folk, country, blues, psych-rock and pop, James Teague has forged a sound that is remarkably distinctive. His sound is most easily recognized by intricate, dynamic arrangements, unpredictable songwriting and a soaring vocal tremolo. Listen a little closer and you’ll notice the fiercely dexterous fingerpicking and crafty, eloquent lyricism. Teague has tickled the ears of many in his hometown in recent times, growing a loyal fan base and sharing the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello and Steve Kilbey. James Teague will be performing at Brunswick's Trash for Cash Flea Market at Noise Bar on Sunday July 28, alongside Elephant, Sophie Trelour and Clancy. Free entry, doors at 1pm.
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KALACOMA Az Tech Media are set to present another pumping rock night at Revolver Bandroom, with a strong five act lineup, headlined by Kalcoma, a five-piece experimental/ trip-rock band from the depth of Melbourne's underground. Focusing on vocal melodies, intricate rhythms and with an air of timelessness, Kalacoma move from intensity to intimacy, fusing electronic and acoustic elements seamlessly in their live performance. Supported on the night by Guilt Free, a rock powerhouse taking the scene by storm, Rabid Zulu, a girl fronted fourpiece rock'n'roll band from Bendigo, and Sudden State, who continue to build a strong reputation all over Australia with their dueling solos, drum fills and screaming vocals. Opening are Hedonistic Pleasures, known to take the audience on a journey of spiritual rock and melodic tunes and moving them in ways they didn't know was possible. $15 on the door from 8pm on Friday 26 July.
THE MERRI CREEK PICKERS Before jetting off to the USA for a few months, The Merri Creek Pickers will play one final twoset jammy, country, rocky, trippy marathon show at Fitzroy's Bar Open on Friday July 26. The boys have been working hard on their new forthcoming album Moon Womb, and are excited to get back on the stage for one last Melbourne show before heading overseas. If you have yet to see the Pickers live they are a seven-piece psychedelic outfit replete with loads of vocal harmonies, dancing bass riffs, double drum kits, double lead lines and as many jams and solos as they can get away with.
THE CHARGE SHELLEY SEGAL Melbourne singer, songwriter and international touring artist, Shelley Segal has announced she'll be bringing notable American jazz guitarist and vocalist Adam Levy out to Australia to tour their new collaborative album, Little March, which was released in Australia in March and the US last month. Performing at some of the country's best-kinown jazz clubs, the duo will be hitting up Bennett's Lane here in Melbourne with a full backing band for two shows on July 26 and August 6.
BITTERSWEET KICKS Melbourne’s rollicking blues punks the Bitter Sweet Kicks roll into The Retreat on Friday July 26 for their farewell show before jetting off on their European tour. Famous for a live show of flailing limbs, broken glass, blood and guts, they’ve been described by John Nolan (Powder Monkeys) as ‘the first band in fucking years where I’ve seen/heard danger coming off stage’. They’ve played with every Beast of Bourbon and been kicked off stage supporting Rose Tattoo. But don’t let these tales of shit-baggary fool you; this is a band with a serious ability to punch out energy, fun and rollicking good times anywhere they play. Supporting them are King Leghorn. It all kicks off at 10pm.
ANDREW RICE & MICHAEL McMANUS Andrew Rice and Michael McManus (also known as Ricey and Macca from Guttersnipes) have been playing shows around Melbourne for more than 20 years. Appearances are quite rare but the urge has taken them to slink out of their respective holes to play a special show at the Great Britain Hotel on Saturday July 27. The GB has a special place in the hearts of the 'Snipes, the band having played many a show there over the years. They’ll be dusting off some Guttersnipes tunes and other cowritten tunes, as well as the odd reworked cover. They're very excited to be joined on the night by Blake Scott of Peep Temple fame. His band have been blazing a trail of power and melody across the world's stages for the last few years. Fans know that their live show is not to be missed, so make sure you don't miss this free gig!
HAILEY CRAMER Roots of Music is a weekly live music night Wednesdays at Revolver Bandroom. With a fresh selection of the finest emerging and established bands each week, Roots of Music Wednesdays is the best place to discover new local and national talent. This week will be headlined by one of Melbourne's most prominent soul singers, Hailey Cramer. Most noted for her 2008 collaboration with highly rated Australian hip-hop artists Pez and 360, Hailey went on to feature on numerous other collaborations and tour the world whilst working on her own music as well. This Wednesday July 31. Doors 8pm, entry is free.
CHARLIE LANE Charlie Lane, the local Brunswick cutesy phenom, will take over The Retreat on Saturday July 27 with her devilishly good looks, quirky good pop tunes & excellent robot impersonations. Be sure to catch Charlie, post her extravagant 2013 Melbourne Cabaret Festival performances, as she prepares to claim Brunswick her own! Also playing on the night are Paulie Bignell & The Thornbury Two playing their down and dirty blues and The Nudgels. Music from 5pm until 3am. Beat Magazine Page 36
POUR L'AMOR DU NIGER This Saturday August 3 get down to The Evelyn Hotel to catch Tom Tuena with his energetic acoustic tunes yet soothing melodies, he will captivate you with his startling stage presence, as he and his talented crew play the night away leaving you hungry for more. The contrastingly beautiful colors of Iris’ songwriting will whet your appetite in this laid back acoustic duo arrangement. And strap yourself in as the mesmerizing voice of Moon Republic kick off a night of quality talent. All proceeds from the night go to education fees for students in Niger, West Africa. What an easy way to be a part of a great cause, rock up and enjoy the night. Doors open 8.30pm, entry is $15.
BEE Up and coming local indie artist Bee is launching her self-titled EP in the Gershwin Room on Friday July 26. Taking influence from blues and jazz artists, Bee has an empowering and enchanting stage presence with a unique and captivating sound that blends essences of jazz, folk and blues to create a powerful and captivating acoustic sound, demonstrating an original and powerful take on music. Bee has also collaborated with various Australian hip-hop artists, including Kwasi and Gzutek, which further demonstrate her music diversity and broad abilities. Catch Bee plus guests Bnash, Mantic Notion, Tash Sultana, Ross Evans, Rob & Andy. Tickets $12+bf available via espy.com.au and all Oztix outlets.
After a three week national tour supporting The Nerve, The Charge return to The Espy, St Kilda on Saturday 27 July with Over-Reactor playing the Front Bar. It's been well over a year since The Charge ventured across the river and played The Espy and the boys are looking forward to it. “We have just played all the way up the East Coast ripping heads off with our riffs and making new friends”. High Side Driver and In Volume make up the lineup for the night. Doors 8pm.
LEVA LEVA first started his rap career at the age of 16 under the name 'Furious', performing live shows weekly in the Melbourne scene. The release of his debut mix tape The Shakedown in 2012 made big noise throughout Melbourne and displayed his undeniable ability to rap at a world class level. LEVA now aged 25 is making monster trap joints and looking to make a massive mark on the Australian music scene, working alongside artists like Daniel Merriweather and M-Phazes, he is defiantly set to bring big tunes. LEVA is set to take the Prince Public Bar stage after Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton, then finish things off upstairs in The Prince Bandroom. Saturday 27 July from 9pm, free entry.
SPLIT SECONDS Recent Melbournites Split Seconds continue their Eastern renaissance by hitting the Gasometer hotel every Wednesday in July. They'll be wheeling out recent triple j staples like Top Floor, as well as choice covers and various shenanigans. This week they'll be joined by Slow Dancer, and entry won't cost you a single clam. What are you waiting for?
DANCING HEALS To coincide with the releases of their new album You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, local lads Dancing Heals will be playing a string of shows up and down the East Coast this July, finishing up back in Melbourne at The Workers Club on Saturday July 27. Grab your dancing shoes and make your way down there to join them as they wrap it up!
ANDY SZIKLA Launching a debut album at the age of 50 is no mean feat, but Andy Szikla is not short of a remarkable tale. Not your average artist, Andy is a gadget inventor, graphic designer, tour manager and banjo picker to name but a few. He is now set to celebrate the release of his new album Dark Valley this weekend, Saturday July 27 at Cherry Bar with his band The Preachers of Fiction. Dark Valley is out now through Rubber Records. Doors open 8pm. Entry is $13.
THE WIKIMEN The Wikimen have played forever and a day since 1908. Mostly at kindergartens and Art Galleries in Melbourne. Throughout their daily toils and tribulations they always find a time to string up the double bass and polish the vibraphone for a new sonic adventure in the realms of early 20th Century pop jazz. The line up these days is as reads above, with the occasional addition of some of our favorite people, including the singing talents of young blues songbird Stephanie Brett and the inimitabubble exoticness of Emma Bathgate. Catch them at The Spotted Mallard this Sunday July 28 from 4.30pm. Free entry.
HAVE/HOLD It's been a long winter and Have/Hold are way overdue to come out of hibernation. The band's new lineup has been tearing up stages recently and now they are teaming up with some of local rock and punk rock bands to play The Old Bar on Saturday July 27. The Sinking Teeth will be showcasing their single Temporary Living from their highly anticipated forthcoming debut EP. Ceres will be playing tunes from their awesome debut EP Luck, which came out a few months back, and The Stray Melodics, who are relative newcomers, will be playing heaps of sweet tunes for all to enjoy. Doors open at 8.30pm, entry is $10.
COLLEGE FALL College Fall are celebrating the simple awesomeness of Sunday sessions, Sunday July 28 down at the Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick. Jodie Bartlettand Glenn Musto will be joined on stage by Tim Litchfield and James Walton for one heaven of an ethereal indie pop extravanganza. Glenn will be opening the night at 5pm continuing his solo Scrapbook tour of the country. Then College Fall hit the stage at 6pm. Entry is Free.
PRONTO Featuring members of Bad Aches and Chook Race, Pronto deliver that vintage '77 era punk sound with power-pop nous. Someone once said that Pronto remind them more of a gang than a band, but a street gang never sounded this sweet, like bubblegum in a leather wrapper. Pronto play wimpy music for tough kids. See it for yourself every Wednesday this July at The Tote. Supports from Batpiss, Ross De Chene Hurricanes, Bits Of Shit, Cuntz and more. $6, 8pm.
NEW ESTATE After their critically acclaimed fourth album Recovery on Chapter Music, Melbourne's scruffpop wonders New Estate are celebrating ten years with a residency at The Grace Darling. Every Sunday in July, with special guests in upcoming weeks including Guy Blackman, Sarah Mary Chadwick and The Ocean Party. Doors are at 7pm and there is an $8 entry fee.
THE MOONEE VALLEY DRIFTERS We’re talking crucial country & roots music and The Drifters have been mixing styles and originals for 27 years, putting together vocal passion, chops, and swingin’ tunes. They come from the Ultrasounds, Rhythm Rustlers, Jump N’ Jive, Slim Dusty and Texicali Rose, and the Helldoradoes. They’ve played from Byron Bay to Texas. They’ve supported Flaco Jiminez, Sara McLachlan, Herbie Hancock, and Sonny Curtis. Whether it’s Western swing, hardcore country, cajun, blues, and rockabilly, theirs is roots music played in their unique country style. Check them out at Victoria Hotel this Saturday July 20 from 8.30pm. Free entry.
SMOKE STACK RHINO Smoke Stack Rhino is a gritty rock group on a mission to bring blues back to the moshpit. Currently on hiatus from recording their debut EP, the band will be hollerin', riffin' and groovin' at the John Curtin Hotel this Friday with The Fallen Angels, Midnight Driver and Rexcrammer. Bands kick off at 8pm, entry is $10.
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ANNA’S GO-GO ACADEMY Shake it like a Polaroid picture at Anna's Go-Go Academy every Thursday night at Victoria Hotel! Anna's go-go classes are great fun, an excellent cardio workout, and have been described as "inspiring", "a retro hit parade…everything from Elvis's Jailhouse Rock to AC/DC's Jailbreak", and a "high energy dance party with the hostess with the mostest". Charleston, Watusi, Mashed Potato, Madison, Hustle, Thriller! Anna brings you the most popular, most awesome, and sometimes most ridiculous dance crazes of history for fun and fitness. It kicks off at 6.30pm. Entry is $12 or $10 if you bring a friend.
DIRT RIVER RADIO St Kilda's Favourite roots rock underdogs Dirt River Radio have been forced to postpone their European tour scheduled for September/October this year citing personal reasons. It's a blow to the bands momentum overseas as the tour was planned to coincide with the launch of their sophomore album, Rock'n'Roll Is My Girlfriend, in Europe in June. Nevertheless the album continues to make inroads in foreign territories. They plan to reschedule in twelve months time. Locally, now facing a lineup reshuffle with the departure of drummer Mike Saunders, The Dirties hit The Retreat front bar as a duo of founding members, singer/guitarists Heath Brady and Alex Raunjak on Sunday July 28 from 5pm.
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HOY Join HOY for Thursdays in July at The Spotted Mallard for a full band residency to warm the wintry nights. Hoy will be performing songs from their upcoming album Aquaslum with a six-piece band. With different guests to open the night, HOY and friends will rock and folk out, spanning sounds that reference the likes of Mazzy Star, Fleetwood Mac, and Bonnie Prince Billy, amongst others.
DAVE WRIGHT & THE MIDNIGHT ELECTRICS ALI E Mini tours are great. They don't take too long, they don't break the bank and they're down right fun. Ali E and Hayley Couper are embarking on one together, smack bang in the middle of winter, on either side of the Bass Strait. They will be playing on Friday July 26 at The Grace Darling. Ali E will have her band in tow and Hayley Couper will have a swag of new songs. So come and get toasty warm at the Ali-E-Hayley-Cbass-straight-co-headline-tipsy-and toasty-winter-tour. Supports come from Alex and The Shy Lashlies and Cabin Inn.
Dave Wright & The Midnight Electric bring their brand of stomping folk rock to The Retreat Hotel Wednesday July 24. Like the bastard child of The Pogues fronted by Johnny Cash they will smash out two sets of melodic, narrative driven tunes before disappearing back into the night. Featuring Dave Wright on Vocals/Guitar, Robert Barber on Guitar/ Banjo/Mandolin, Tim Cavanagh on Bass/Vocals, and Liam Cameron-Jayes on Drums/ Vocals the Midnight Electric will mesmerise you with their energy and power. Doors open 7.30pm.
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THE BREADMAKERS The Breadmakers have played their blend of garagey R'n'B/rock'n'roll all over the world and shared stages with some of their heroes (and a few villains) such as The Pretty Things, Southern Culture On The Skids, The Bellrays, Detroit Cobras, Billy Childish, Mick Collins, Teengenerate..So here's the picture, a few drinks, a lotta sweaty bodies fuelled with a love of garage, party, hip shakin' tunes...and you've got yourself a real cool time! Catch them at The LuWow on Friday July 26. Doors 8pm, $5 entry.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK RAISED BY EAGLES
3RRR SOUNDSCAPE
Raised By Eagles (Vitamin)
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY POST PAX PARTY
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1. The Hypnotiser CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST
In early high school we read the story of a boy allegedly raised in the company of chickens. According to the account – which may have been embellished to garner the interest of the Readers Digest demographic – the boy had adopted the behavioural mannerisms of his fowl friends, including the odd squawk and cluck. And if you were raised in the United States – the national bird of which is the bald eagle – and on a musical diet that comprised the great sounds that The Eagles exploited, you’d be close to the land where Raised By Eagles live and breath. It starts with Penny Drop, a track that’s as viscous as the oil found in the Southern wells, as spicy as the food they serve down near the Mexican border and as accommodating as the hospitality only the South can do. Watching You Fall sits on the porch and watches the world stroll by, just you and Rick Danko shooting the breeze; Great World Atlas is special, in a Muscle Shoals sort of way. You can hang out with Old Stones, with Keef and Gram in the background, and grab a spot on a pick-up truck with Green Ginger Wine, with the Grateful Dead discovering the musical roots of the American dream. Pull up a pew, and it’s Travelin’ Bone whispering you sweet nothings courtesy of Drive By Truckers; hold on tight for Take Your Time, ‘cause you’re rattlin’ down Route 66 and having the best time of your country-pop life. And then there’s the haunting, evocative Waiting for Ghosts; it’s a sketchpad full of images, thoughts, memories
DRINKS 2. Me Moan DAUGHN GIBSON 3. Club Mod VARIOUS ARTISTS 4. Melbourne JACKSON SCOTT 5. The Bardo Story SALVIA PLATH 6. Sleep In The Water SNAKADAKTAL 7. Even The Stars Are A Mess WHITLEY 8. Cosmic Country VARIOUS ARTISTS 9. Badlands BAD/DREEMS 10. In The Days When The World Was Wide THE DARLING DOWNS and regrets, and it’s beautiful to the ear. If this is Raised By Eagles in its childhood, maturity promises to be pretty darn good. PATRICK EMERY
DOT.AY LITTLE-SCALE ABORTIFACIENT BIKO TIASU CALAVERA CHRONIC SANS SATURDAY 27 JULY THE CAPITAL OFFENSIVE TOUR
3. Dead Wood THE STABS Best track: Penny Drop. If you like this, you’ll like: THE BAND, DRIVE BY TRUCKERS AND DOWNHILLS HOME. In a word: Americana.
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COMING UP TIX AVAILABLE THRU MOSHTIX:
THREE’S A CROWD (MONDAYS IN JULY + AUGUST) CASSIUS CLAY (WEDNESDAYS IN JULY) ANIMAUX (THURSDAYS IN JULY) THE PROTOMEN – USA (JUL 23 + 24) KING OF THE NORTH – VIDEO SHOOT (AUG 2) POUR L’AMOUR DU NIGER (AUG 3) ALESANA – USA (AUG 9) OVENS ST WAREHOUSE FUNDRAISER (AUG 10) MASON – ALBUM LAUNCH (AUG 16) GUTTERMOUTH – FINAL AUS TOUR (AUG 17) THE RED LIGHTS – EP LAUNCH (AUG 24) THE ALLIANCE TOUR FT. MAUNDZ, 4 AACES & MORE (SEPT 6)
I started to watch a trailer for a Sophia Coppola movie soundtracked by Sleigh Bells and somehow managed to rip out my own eyes and stuff them in my earholes. Problems solved.
ONE DIRECTION
Supersoaker (Sony) “I don’t mind sentimental girls at times”...Sounds like this Supersoaker should come with a trigger warning! Casual chauvinism aside, the Followill brothers phone it in with a throwback to their Aha Shake Heartbreak days in the verse and a chiming, too-pristine chorus that reaches for the lowest common stadium-singalong denominator. Right now, Kings Of Leon are abiding by the law of diminishing returns. All that’s left is a fulfilment of their clichéd rock‘n’roll narrative with a brethren bust-up, break up, and eventual halfarsed reunion.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
One Of Us Is The Killer (Party Smasher Inc/Remote Control) Opening with a measured lashing of intimate instrumentation and warming falsetto, the title track from the excellent LP One Of Us Is The Killer recalls Evil Urges-era My Morning Jacket while crafting a palpable tension. It gives way to bulldozer brute force, rather than a machine gun burst of fury.
THE WEEKND
Belong To The World (Universal) So The Weeknd just revealed some cover art for Kiss Land that’s equally as terrible as the album title. Disregarding the garish aesthetics, it’s interesting to see Abel Tesfaye plant his face right there on the record sleeve, considering the long cultivation of mystery and anonymity. Parlaying the success of his mixtape trilogy, Tesfaye’s reluctant superstardom trajectory is set to be realised on his first fullyfledged commercial release. Single Belong To The World transposes his captivating vocals onto the energised Portishead-inspired rapid fire breaks, resulting in something worthy of the upcoming album’s lofty expectations. As is the recurring theme in The Weeknd canon, it straddles that uneasy line of the creepily possessive and resigned adoration.
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Wake Me Up (Universal) Mainstream rollicking folk meets EDM. Fuck you very much, 2013.
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5. Paranoise PSYCHLOPS EYEPATCH
9. Songs Of The Third And Fifth THE MARK OF CAIN 10. Ooga Boogas OOGA BOOGAS
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MONDAY 29 JULY THREE’S A CROWD
REES LEE 6. Weekend UNDERGROUND LOVERS
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KAALAM THE BROWN SOUND
4. Court Music From The Planet Of Love PRUDENCE
8. Calendar Days DICK DIVER
THE GOOD CHINA THE STIFFYS TOM WEST TEAK (DUO)
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1. In Blood Memory JEN CLOHER
7. She Beats BEACHES
Best Song Ever (Sony) A super-processed reimagining of the thunderous windmilled three-chord fury of Baba O’Riley, 1D’s Best Song Ever possesses the rather sweet sentiment of music providing mere context for love and experience. A decent serving of power pop. It’s got some balls, just real tiny ones. And for real, this actually rocks harder than the new Kings Of Leon.
THE GOOD SHIP
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Lost (Independent) Trading the abounding throaty fury of previous single Pills for something a little more forlorn, Melbourne trio Damn Terran serve up a triumphantly bleak sparring session on Lost. The balanced vocal dynamic between guitarist Lachlan Ewbank and bassist Ali Edmonds manages to achieve a spatial emptiness, landing blows in all the right places. A solid mix of emotional resonance and impeccable riff acumen.
OFF THE HIP 1. Smashed On A Knee CD POWDER MONKEYS 2. Not My Girl 7” CHINESE BURNS 3. Play Their Own Records LP MUMMIES 4. Singles LP MARVELOUS DARLINGS 5. Ugly Things Vol 1 LP VARIOUS 6. Audacity LP MELLOW CRUISERS 7. #1 Record LP BIG STAR 8. High & Tight LP PRIMITIVE HEARTS
PIKELET
Combo (Chapter Music) Following on from Pressure Cooker, the dreamy second taste of upcoming Pikelet LP Calluses is a spasmodic joyride through pitter-patter percussion and enchanting sonic lift-offs. There’s so much on offer that any singular reference point won’t do the track justice. But I’ll try. It’s a little bit like Yaysayer, except good. Really, really good, in fact.
9. Here Come LP THE HIGH LEARYS 10. Downunder Nuggets 2xLP VARIOUS
HEARTLAND RECORDS 1. Walk Through Exits LP PHILIP ANSELMO 2. Celestial LP/CD ISIS 3. Life Sentence CD/LP SATAN 4. Distortion Field CD TROUBLE 5. Mutiny/Bad Seed 2LP/7” BIRTHDAY PARTY
SURES
Waste (Ivy League) Fans of the monosyllabic Sures ease into a oscillating plod on Waste, eventually hitting a stride on the golden pop midpoint of the track. The dreary deadpan gives way to an impassioned and excellent call to arms, launching skyward in a disarmingly brisk fashion. The hooting outro is straight up dogshit, however.
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Hate The Taste (PIAS) BRMC get a lil’ bit honky tonk on Hate The Taste, taken from latest LP Specter At The Feast. There are T-Rex tendencies, but as a whole it’s a fairly unremarkable amalgamation of rock platitudes. I mean, it’s fairly solid still, but their moment passed long ago. And let’s be honest – even in their moment, they were pretty much America’s Kasabian.
6. Live At Third Man LP THE KILLS 7. Great Gatsby - 2LP DELUXE SOUNDTRACK 8. Above 2LP MAD SEASON 9. Tomorrow Is Alright LP SONNY & THE SUNSETS 10. Live At Third Man LP THE SHINS
SYN SWEET 16 1. Lamentations NGAIIRE 2. Street Punk HUNX AND HIS PUNX 3. Bonnie & Clyde DEEP SEA ARCADE 4. Boardwalks LITTLE MAY 5. In The Aisle VIOLENT SOHO 6. Waste SURES 7. The Way We Fall ALELA DIANE 8. Star Crawl CRYSTAL STILTS 9. QII TEAM CAT FOOD 10. Easy Easy KING KRULE
SINGLE OF THE WEEK RACE BANYON
Only Sixteen (Independent) You know how Daft Punk’s Giorgio By Moroder traversed the nascent evolution of electronic music? Kiwi producer Race Banyon pulls of a similar mean feat with the sprawling Only Sixteen, encapsulating an anachronistic lineage of the trends of the past two decades. After a brooding post-dubstep opening, we’re guided down a path that deftly veers toward trap, brushing a variety of elemental touchstones, before ascending to an all-out rave finale – a melting pot of James Blake, Clammy Clams and Chemical Brothers goodness. Clocking in at nine minutes and twentytwo seconds, the track is impressive all the way through – threaded by a gentle auto-tuned refrain.
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BEAT’S TOP TEN SONGS ABOUT GETTING SPRUNG 1. Wasn’t Me SHAGGY 2. Sprung ELLEN ALLIEN 3. Sprung TEEFLII 4. Being Caught Stealing JANES ADDICTION 5. Caught In The Act FARRAH ABRAHAM 6. Why’d You Do It? MARIANNE FAITHFULL 7. 18 and Life SKID ROW 8. The Prisoner IRON MAIDEN 9. County Jail Blues ERIC CLAPTON 10. Thirty Days in The Hole HUMBLE PIE
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AUGUST BURNS RED Rescue and Restore (Shock)
Metalcore is kind of a tired, done to death sub-genre these days, even by the admission of some of its exponents. It was cool, awesome even, in 2004 when Killswitch Engage released The End of Heartache, but it’s very difficult to do anything different within the sub-genre’s very set format in 2013, and bands that attempt to do so are to be admired. Pennsylvania’s August Burns Red are one such band. From almost the outset, track two Treatment in fact, the band throw some experimentation into the mix. In this case it’s a brief interlude featuring a little, almost flamenco-esque guitar and some strings. Spirit Breaker opens with a quiet, atmospheric bassline and more strings before exploding. Then there’s the heavily drum driven Creative Captivity, which has a long and expansive instrumental intro, no traditionally structured vocals/lyrics and more Mexican influence (horns this time), and is very different for a metalcore act. Does it all work? On the most part, it does. The problem lies in the fact that when they’re not throwing these experimental moments in, they still sound similar to a dozen other metalcore acts doing the rounds at the moment. But, many kudos to them for trying to break the mould a little. That takes guts when you take into account the conservatism and narrow mindedness of the average modern heavy music fan. Rescue and Restore is a solid effort, and will still very much appeal to metalcore fans the world over. It’s heavy and Best Track: Creative Captivity melodic in all the right places, the experimental touches just If You Like These, You’ll Like This: KILLSWITCH add some much needed colour to the landscape. ENGAGE, ALL THAT REMAINS, PARKWAY DRIVE In a Word: Brave ROD WHITFIELD
A music industry type once mused about a possible compilation of Adelaide bands from the ‘80s titled Paisley and Smack; the idea, while not inappropriate for the genre, was shelved quickly, for fear of causing offence to protagonists in that still relevant scene. It’s said that Salman Rushdie, upon observing Adelaide’s sociological peculiarities, mused that it would be the ideal setting for a serial killing – a prophetic observation if ever there was one. Bad/Dreems come from Adelaide. That’s important, and not just because of the negative cultural context noted above. Bad/Dreems’ six song EP Badlands has a veneer of pop elegance, and an abrasive underbelly that makes you think twice about hanging around here too long. Chills is soft and tender, an afternoon stroll in the sunshine, with ne’er a care in the world; maybe this is what Don was hoping Adelaide would always be. Hoping for takes everything up a notch, and you’re in the car cruising down Anzac Highway on a Friday night, looking for something to do, anything, please, if only to relieve the frustration and anomie. There’s an aspect about Home Life that’s simultaneously confronting and exciting; the dialectic battle between melody and dirty guitar conjures up memories of The Dagoes and its Greasy Pop successors, and that’s always a good thing. Caroline is a good ol’ fashioned pop song with an emphatic wash that makes you wonder whether the narrator’s plea will ever be reciprocated; you’re in a car park of a Christies Beach shopping precinct, and everyone’s on edge. Tomorrow Mountain is a little bit psychedelic, and maybe a little bit gothic, in a vaguely Killing Joke-at-the-Tivoli sense, and strangely mesmerising; Too Old is back to earlier happy, slacker pop pastures, hanging out with July 14 and doing nothin’ much, which, paradoxically, is everything that needs to be done. Some years ago, a (Sydney-born and raised) friend spent a couple of days in Adelaide, and made the visitor’s mistake of walking down a deserted Rundle Mall at 10pm on a Tuesday night. “I’ve always thought people from Adelaide had a certain street smartness,” she mused, “and now I know why.” Bad/Dreems isn’t just another Adelaide band; but it does Best Track: Home Life represent the melodic, the tough and the spirited of that If You Like These, You’ll Like This: SCREAMING much-maligned city. BELIEVERS, LIZARD TRAIN, SEBADOH In A Word: Scuzzy PATRICK EMERY
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
GOGOL BORDEOLLO
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Create/Control)
Pura Vida Conspiracy (ATO Records / [PIAS] Australia) New York founded gypsy punk Marxists Gogol Bordello’s sixth studio album Pura Vida Conspiracy is a hell of a listen. Rollicking, swashbuckling and anti-hegemonic are all adjectives suitable for this release. Opening track We Rise Again is an autobiographical explanation of the motivation behind this album. Ukranian born frontman Eugene Hütz explains, “With a fistful of heart and a radical future… We rise again” and continues to explain the band’s stance against imperialism with the line “Borders are scars on face of the planet.” With a sound rooted in punk but with traditional Gypsy overtones, I have always imagined Gogol Bordello like the alt-folk artists Beirut on crystal meth. Speaking of the less aggressive side of the band via a gypsy sound produced by accordion, ukele and violin, the song Dig Deep Enough is a stirring explanation why Hütz keeps striving despite the enormity of overthrowing the dominance of a society that’s primary focus is the dollar, “We who seek long enough, dig deep enough, stay strong enough, find a way… one day.” Sonically this record is sprawling with the production bordering on orchestral with all eight of the instruments sharing the front of speakers. This is a shift from one of the most well-known Gogol Bordello albums to date, Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike, that was essentially a punk album with a bunch of instruments in the background. A new element of this album is Hütz’s delving into autobiographical song lyrics rather than his typical ‘fuck the government stance’. A good example of this is the twee ditty Lost Innocent World, that basically contends that Hütz doesn’t remember too much of his early days on this earth, but he knows he was always going to sing. This is a refreshing admission for such a political mouth piece considering ‘they’ normally claim it was injustice and oppression that pushed them to the microphone. Best Track: We Rise Again Well, it may not have been political angst that pushed Hütz If You Like These, You Will Like This: GOLEM Fresh Off to be a singer, but it is certainly protest that keeps driving Boat, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Toxicity, BEIRUT Flying Club him to release such amazingly impassioned albums. Cup (maybe) In A Word: Fiery DAN WATT
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros are the proverbial good-time band with substance. Led by the charismatic Alex Ebert (charismatic in a cult leader kinda way, which is exactly what Ebert’s after, adopting the messianic alter-ego of Edward Sharpe), the Magnetic Zeros are a constantly mutating band of a dozen or so musicians, who trade on a joyous brand of psych-folk. So far they’ve released two albums: 2009’s Up From Below, and 2012’s Here. On record the material has always been lively, but it’s on stage that the songs have morphed into the rapturous bursts of almost evangelical fervour that you always sensed they could be. Until now. ESATMZ’s third, self-titled album is a far more raucous beast than its predecessors. While on Here, Ebert played the cruisy folk troubadour, the latest album finds him transformed into the soul-rattling man of fire. The jangly pop of lead single Better Days opens the set, with its nostalgic yearning for a time when love was supposedly freer and easier (the mythic late ‘60s, let’s presume). Then, after a short pause, Ebert bellows: “Let’s get high!” and it’s into the irrepressible, hip-shaking groove of Let’s Get High. You can just sense the mixing board peaking out (now there’s an apt term for this band) as Ebert’s distorted voice thunders: “Don’t you know it makes no difference to Christ / We’re all Jesus in disguise / When we’re high, on love”. Life Is Hard, despite its murky title, is a similar – and absolutely stunning – affirmation of love and positivity, with Ebert unleashing some incredible falsetto vocals. Actually, the whole album is pretty much a blissed-out love-fest. The one, striking exception is They Were Wrong. It’s the moment of the party when shit turns sour. To the foreboding pulse of the bass drum, Ebert steers his voice way down low, echoing the dark baritone of the original Man In Black. It’s a breathtaking moment of darkness in an album otherwise bathed in the brightest of bright lights. Best Track: Let’s Get High These songs are sure going to be an experience live. If You Like These, You’ll Like This: THE WAR ON DRUGS, MGMT, FLEET FOXES In A Word: Loveapalooza
PALMS
SHUGGIE OTIS
Palms (IPECAC)
Inspiration Information & Wings of Love (Epic) Californian classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and all-round legend of funk, soul and blues Shuggie Otis had a sparkling career in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s that saw him performing and recording with a diverse range of artists such as Frank Zappa, Etta James, Richard Berry and Al Kooper, as well as releasing his own ground-breaking and highly influential albums. Despite this early success, Otis struggled to gain a foothold in the industry after 1974 which seems particularly odd when you consider that he was so acclaimed that The Rolling Stones had been keen for him to join the band – an offer that he turned down. If you have never encountered Otis’s music before, you will be blown away by this generous double-CD set that includes Otis’s third album, Inspiration Information (which was originally released in October 1974), a quartet of bonus tracks, plus Wings of Love, which compiles the artist’s unreleased work spanning the period 1975-2000. Otis’ guitar playing is a fluid delight throughout these discs and his dreamy vocals perfectly complement the warm grooves and thoughtful arrangements. Otis, who plays guitar, bass, organ, piano, vibes and percussion, creates such a richly textured sound that the listening experience is totally absorbing. It’s tempting to replay the tracks multiple times simply to catch all the interesting and subtle sounds and melodic twists that may have been missed by the ear on previous listens. This is headphone music at its attention-grabbing best. If you like your funk smooth and silky, check out the sublime Special (recorded in 1980), which glides upon an irresistible groove. Other highlights include the stellar guitar solos and impassioned vocals that soar throughout the epic Wings of Love, and the effortless groove that pumps through Destination You! which features a very cool instrumental passage that will cause you to dance wildly wherever you happen to be when the funk hits you. After Best Track: Wings of Love listening to this double CD, it becomes clear that Mr Otis is If You Like These, You’ll like This: Super Fly CURTIS a bona fide genius. MAYFIELD In A Word: Genius GRAHAM BLACKLEY
When prog-metal giants ISIS folded in 2010, three of its members (Bryant Clifford Meyer, Jeff Caxide and Aaron Harris) were left hungry for another project. Fortunately for them, they were able to land the services of Deftones frontman Chino Moreno (one of the few singers to survive the nu-metal atrocity with his credibility in tact). The result is Palms: both the band and their six song, self-titled debut, out through the Mike Patton stable, IPECAC. Opener Future Warrior sets the scene, with a wash of floating synths that eventually give way to a driving beat and procession of shimmering, melodic riffs. There’s a spaciousness to the song – and, indeed, the album – that works well. The vocals don’t appear for a good minute and a half, allowing the band to settle into a hypnotic groove. When Moreno’s voice does appear, his trademark blend of hushed and acerbic singing melds perfectly with the song’s atmospheric, almost transcendental yearning. Lead single Patagonia comes next, with another spacey burst of searching drums and glacial riffs. It’s only when the album reaches its mid-section that things go a little awry. There’s nothing particularly wrong with Mission Sunset and Shortwave Radio, it’s just that they lack the melodic flourishes and emotive charge that make the previous two songs memorable. The somewhat lacklustre middle of Palms, however, is completely redeemed by its closing third. Tropics is the brittle, sea-swept gem of the record. Headbangers will undoubtedly be left disappointed (by the song and the direction of Palms in general), yet, steered by Clifford Meyer’s haunting, ethereal guitar line, Tropics finds Moreno at his tender and visceral best. Antarctic Handshake follows, winding things down even further, revelling in a drone of synths and electronic beats. Tellingly, Moreno spends much of the song singing, in a near mantra: “Let go/It’s time to let go”. And then, finally, after almost forty minutes, the long-awaited breakdown arrives. But when it comes, like the rest of Palms, it comes not in a hail of distortion and throat-tearing screams, but in Best Track: Tropics a flood of reverb-drenched guitars and glorious white noise. If You Like These, You’ll Like This: ISIS, DEFTONES, CAVE IN WAYNE MARSHALL In A Word: Atmospheric
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GIG GUIDE WEDNESDAY JUL 24 INDIE,RO CK,PO P, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ALEX & THE SHY LASHLIES Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI + TWO BRIGHT LAKE DJS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. COLLAGE - FEAT: CAPCHA + HUMANS AS ANIMALS + LAND OF THE BLIND + LUBOMYR Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. LACE & THE WHISKEY + MADE IN CHINA + PIRATES John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. MONARCH + AGONHYMN + HOTEL WRECKING CITY TRADERS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $20. NATIONAL BAND CAMPUS COMPETITION The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:00pm. PRONTO + RITCHIE 1250 & THE BRIDES OF CHRIST + ROSS DE CHENE HURRICANES Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. RED LANTERN COLONY + DJ CHASR + PROJECT BROCZEWSKI + YOU & YOUR FRIENDS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $7. ROBOT CHILD + AIRCRAFTE + MEAN TIMES Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10. RODRIGO CASSIANO + LAUREN MOORE + LEIGH BACCHETTI Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. ROESY + GALLIE + LES THOMAS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $7. SHUTUP JACKSON + BIG VOLCANO + SEAN PETERS & THE MOTHERF*CKING BOOGALOO ALLSTARS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. SIMPLY ACOUSTIC Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. SPLIT SECONDS + WE THE PEOPLE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. STYLUS + ANNETTE ROACH + ENZA PANTANO + JESSICA PAIGE + JIMMY CUPPLES + JOJO SMITH + JOSH ROMIG + LISA EDWARDS + MAE PARKER + MICK PEALING + MIKE BRADY + PENNY DYER + STEVE ROMIG + WILBUR WILDE Central Club Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $40. SURFER BLOOD + JEREMY NEALE + THE HARLOTS Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $41. THE DEEP END + SUDDEN STATE + SUPER SALOON Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. THE PROTOMEN + MC FRONTALOT + TOEHIDER Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 11:17am. $22. THE WORLD AT A GLANCE + LOSER DENIAL + THE ASHYARDS + THEFT Idgaff Bar & Venue, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.
$14. HAMMOND JAZZ CLUB + MR ANDREW SWANN Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. MO’ SOUL - FEAT: KINGSTON CROWN + DJ VINCE PEACH Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SWING NIGHT First Floor, Fitzroy. 6:30pm. THE BEN HARRISON QUARTET Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. THE GIANNI MARINUCCI QUINTET Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. TOM FRYER BAND + BEV HARPER TRIO 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. VIVE LA DIFFERENCE Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm.
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ADAM RUDEGEAIR + MAYFIELD Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5. AFTR DARK - FEAT: DAMN TERRAN + DJ C1 PRODUCTIONS + PRIVATE LIFE John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. ANIMAUX + BROTHER FUNK + ECHO DRAMA Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8. BABYSHAMBLES Palace Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. BEN SALTER + JUNK HORSES + WAYWARD BREED Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $15. BROTHERS HAND MIRROR + BANOFFEE + FOX & SUI Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. CHILD + SEEDY JEEZUS + THE UNDERHANDED Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $5. DANDELION WINE + PLUM GREEN + TRAPPIST AFTERLAND Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $10. FIONA LEE MAYNARD & HER HOLY MEN Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:30pm. GRIZZLY JIM LAWRIE + JAMES TEAGUE + PLAYWRITE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10. HAIM + THE PREATURES The Hi-fi, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $45. INEDIA + CLAWS & ORGANS + LUCID SUN + WORM CROWN Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. JAKUBI + DYLAN JOEL + GRINNY & BIG T Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. MAD NANNA’S 100TH GIG + NORTH WHEEL + TACO LEG + THE CURSE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. MICHAEL PLATER & THE EXIT KEYS + GRAM FRIDAY + MATTHEW WINSTANLEY Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8. MY PIRANHA + STONE The Vineyard, St Kilda. 11:00pm. NATIONAL BAND CAMPUS COMPETITION The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:00pm. NEXT - FEAT: BREAKING TRADITION + VOID OF VISION Colonial Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15. RICK PRICE + BROOKE SCHUBERT The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $30. SAINT VITUS & MONARCH + BROOZER + CLAGG + THRALL Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $20. THE DEMON PARADE + FLYYING COLOURS Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. THE GLARE + LO PAN + MONKEYWRENCH + THE CONSCIOUS COLLECTIVE Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. THE NATIONAL EVENING EXPRESS + PILOTS OF THE FUTURE Idgaff Bar & Venue, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.
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ALT-J British outfit Alt-J are returning to Australia after a whirlwind tour as a part of the St. Jeromes Laneway Festival earlier this year. Their Mercury prize winning debut An Awesome Wave has been certified gold by ARIA and achieved its highest chart placement globally in Australia, peaking at #9 on the album chart earlier this year. Alt-J will play at Festival Hall on Tuesday July 30. CONTINENTAL ROBERTS’ BLUES PARTY Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:30pm. DR PIFFLE & THE BURLAP BAND + THE QUARRY MOUNTAIN DEAD RATS Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. GINGER & THE GHOST + TIN LION Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm. HOY + JEALOUS HUSBAND Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. KAISHA + EMMA WALL & THE URBAN FOLK + IVY LUCILLE Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. LESTER THE FIERCE Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $8. LIAM GERNER Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. MIKE NOGA Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:30pm. OPEN MIC Acoustic Cafe, Collingwood. 6:30pm. OPEN MIC Balaclava Hotel, Balaclava. 6:00pm. OPEN MIC Balaclava Hotel, Balaclava. 7:00pm. OVERDRIVE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. SALT LAKE CITY Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm. SWEET JEAN Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ADRIAN WHITEHEAD Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 7:00pm. ALWAN Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. ARTIE STYLES QUARTET 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10. BOBBY & THE PINS CABARET SHOW Veludo Bar & Restaurant, St Kilda. 2:00pm. $60. FIRE & THEFT Fad Gallery, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. MOMENTS NOTICE Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. REVEREND FUNK & THE HORNS OF SALVATION + DJ PIERRE BARONI + DJ VINCE PEACH Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. STEPHANIE MONK 7 Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14. SYZYGY Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. THE CHRISTOPHER SEALEY COLLECTIVE Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. THE GIANNI MARINUCCI NONET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20. THE OVEREASYS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 6:30pm. TROMBA - FEAT: DEL BARIO + QUARTER STREET ORCHESTRA Jewell Of Brunswick, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
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INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS BAD/DREAMS + BABY CHAIN + DESTINY 3000 + THE ANGEL + THE CLITS + VELCRO Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10. BEE (EP LAUNCH) + BNASH + MANTIC NOTION + ROB & ANDY + ROSS EVANS + TASH SULTANA Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $12. BITTERSWEET KICKS + DJ XANDER & DJ JEFF LEOPARD + KING LEGHORN Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 10:00pm. BLEEDING THROUGH + MAKE THEM SUFFER Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 8:00pm. $40. DAMEN SAMUEL The 86, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. DIANNE + JOHN FOX + PEACH NOISE Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. DISAPRO + CLOWNS + COUNTERATTACK + HAILGUN The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. EINSTEINS TOYBOY + UNDECIDED Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $10. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING - FEAT: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING. + CLUBFEET Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $46. EXTREMELY ELVIS - FEAT: SILAS LULIC Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 8:30pm. $30. FIFTH FRIEND + JACK JACK JACK + THRASHER JYNX Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. FRIDAY NIGHTS AT MONET’S GARDEN - FEAT: GOOD HEAVENS National Gallery Of Victoria, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $28. HAYLEY COUPER & ALI E + ALEX & THE SHY LASHLIES + CABIN INN Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $8. INNUMERABLE FORMS + MAMMOTH GRINDER Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. INTOXICA - FEAT: THE BREADMAKERS The Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. JOURNEY MAN + I AM MINE + KINGDOM IN CRISIS + SCORCHING WINTER Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. KALACOMA + GUILT TREE + HEDONISTIC PLEASURES + RABID ZULU + SUDDEN STATE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm. $15. LAUREN MOORE + DJ JASON + REILLY FITZALAN CLICK + TAY Idgaff Bar & Venue, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. MARLON WILLIAMS Thornbury Local, Thornbury. 10:00pm. NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH + STRING FELLOW HAWKE + THE RAFFAELLAS Prince Public Bar, St Kilda. 8:00pm. NEW MODEL AGENCY + KATRINA CARTEL + SARAH HILL & DASHER + THE CHOICE OF THIEVES Barleycorn Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. PHAT OUTTA HELL Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
PSALM BEACH + COCKS ARQUETTE + IVY STREET + TREEHOUSE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8. PSYCROPTIC + KING PARROT Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. 8:00pm. QLAYEFACE + BEAR THE MAMMOTH + ORSOME WELLES + STONE CLOCKS Noise Bar, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $10. RIFF FIST (EP LAUNCH) + OLMEG + SWIDGEN + THE SUPERGUNS Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. RONNIE CHARLES & THE RETRO BANDITS The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $18. SOL NATION - FEAT: JUNK HORSES - 9PM WAYWARD BREED + BART WILLOUGHBY + KEAGAN CLOTHIER Workers Club, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $15. SPECTRUM Burringa Cafe, Upwey. 8:00pm. $15. TEN THOUSAND + ALASTAIR MATCOTT + AURAL WINDOW + DARCEE FOX + THE DEEP END Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. THE EARS + AUTO DA FE + FASPEEDELAY + IOWA Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10. THE ELECTRIC GUITARS + THE ZONKS + WHITEWASH Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. THE FALLEN ANGELS + MIDNIGHT DRIVER + REXCRAMER + SMOKE STACK RHINO John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. THE RAMSHACKLE ARMY + ADMIRAL ACKBAR’S DISHONOURABLE DISCHARGE + MR COFFEE + ROAD RATZ Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $12. THELMA PLUM + DAN PARSONS + KATHRYN ROLLINS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $12. UNDERLANDER + CABBAGES & KINGS Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. WORLD’S END PRESS + ANDRAS FOX + PIKELET Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.
ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK AS A RIVAL + A PROCESS OF + JONESEZ + LASER BRAINS + ON SIERRA Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 7:30pm. $10. BEN CARR TRIO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. CAM EWART + GHOST TOWNS OF THE MIDWEST Cornish Arms, Brunswick. 8:00pm. DEE VUKI The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne. 7:30pm. DOC WHITE (CD LAUNCH) + DAVE DIPROSE Kelly’s Bar, Olinda. 8:30pm. GREENS DAIRY ANGEL ENSEMBLE Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. IMOGEN BROUGH + MAEFLOWER The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex, Geelong. 8:00pm. JUKEBOX RACKET Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:30pm. KING LUCHO + GREEN STONE GARDEN Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6:00pm. MATT KATSIS Elsternwick Hotel, Elwood. 8:00pm.
MIGHTY DUKE & THE LORDS Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm. PRAYER BABIES Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. QUASHANI BAHD + CLEMENTINE FORD + DJ JAXX + HEAPS TUFF + PALZ + RUTH ROGERS WRIGHT 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5. SOUND FROM EARTH + JOHN FLANNAGAN & THE BEGIN AGAINS + MADDY HAY + MIKE CLIFFORD Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $15. SPENCER P JONES Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. SPENCER P JONES & THE DUKES OF DELICOUSNESS Tago Mago, Thornbury. 9:00pm. SWAMP DANDIES + CANVAS + THOMAS STRODE Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $6. THE MERRI CREEK PICKERS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. THE MOONEE VALLEY DRIFTERS + GABBY Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale. 8:00pm. $6. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FEAT: DAN BOURKE Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC DEAN’S MARTINI & SHAKERS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. JAMES SHERLOCK TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. LA MAUVAISE REPUTATION Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20. MARGIE LOU’S PIANO HOUR + ALYCE PLATT Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. RUBY PAGE QUINTET Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20. SHELLEY SEGAL & ADAM LEVY (LITTLE MARCH TOUR) Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $25. THE CHANTAL MITVALSKY & AARON CHOULAI PROJECT Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $25. THE TEK TEK ENSEMBLE Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.
SATURDAY JUL 27 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS 28 DAYS Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 8:00pm. ANDY SZIKLA & THE PREACHERS OF FICTION + KERRI SIMPSON + RAISED BY EAGLES + THE PATRON SAINTS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. B.EAST COCKTAIL MENU LAUNCH - FEAT: BAD VISION + THE BONNIWELLS The B.east, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. BANG - FEAT: MAKE THEM SUFFER + INEBRIATOR + WITCHGRNDER Colonial Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20. BITTERSWEET KICKS (FAREWELL SHOW) + 12FU Lyre-
MS MR The fierce twosome are this week embarking on their second tour of Australia this year. They’ve carved it up alongside Eagles of Death Metal, Muse and The Vaccines, and recently dropped their in-demand debut, Sistrionix. Deap Vally will hit The Tote on Saturday July 27.
New York duo MS MR are set to perform in Melbourne this week as part of their visit here for Splendour. This will be the second Australian tour in 2013 for the beloved MS MR, having previously performed at Laneway in February. Following the release of the acclaimed Candy Bar Creep Show EP in 2012, the duo recently released their debut LP Secondhand Rapture. MS MR play The Hi-Fi on Monday July 29.
bird Lounge, Ripponlea. 8:30pm. $6. BLEEDING THROUGH + BORIS THE BLADE + EMERSON + MAKE THEM SUFFER + REFRACTION The Hi-fi, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $40. BROOKE RUSSELL & THE MEAN REDS Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. CARISSA JADE + BETH BROWN & THE HOLLY ROLLERS + COLLEEN O’CONNELL + KIMBERLEY J CLEMENS Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:00pm. CASH SAVAGE & THE LAST DRINKS + THE INFANTS John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. CHARLIE LANE + DJ SHAKY MEMORIAL + THE NUDGELS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. DANCING HEALS + BRAVE FACE + DAN & AMY Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10. DEAP VALLY + THE DELTA RIGGS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. DR PIFFLE & THE BURLAP BAND - FEAT: THDR PIFFLE & THE BURLAP BAND + THE DRUNKEN POACHERS Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:30pm. HITS + BRAT FARRAR + DEAD RIVER + KIDS OF ZOO Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.
JACK HOWARD (THE LOOK OF LOVE) The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $23. JASPORA + DAN THE MAN The Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. LAURA SMOCK Thornbury Local, Thornbury. 9:00pm. MIGHTBOYS + JOHNNY CASIO + TIPRATS Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. OVER-REACTOR + HIGH SIDE DRIVER + INVOLUME + PHIL PARA + THE CHARGE Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. PLAGIARISM BEGINS AT HOME + SHANTY TOWN 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10. POTATO CAKE - FEAT: RIVER OF SNAKES + BRICKS ARE HEAVY + DEAD RIVER + DJ MELISSA + DJ VON ONION + SHE’S THE BAND The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10. PSYCROPTIC - FEAT: PSYCHROPTIC + A MILLION DEAD BIRDS LAUGHING + KING PARROT + METALSTORM Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15. RAMBLING GYPSIES + INDIGO LAKE Musicland, Fawkner. 8:00pm. $10. SEQUENCE FESTIVAL - FEAT: ELECTRIC SEA SPIDER + FRIENDSHIPS + GUERRE + NAKAGIN + OSCAR KEY SUNG + THOMAS WILLIAM + WOOSHIE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 10:00am. $30.
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SPLENDOUR REFUGEE PARTY - FEAT: THE GETAWAY PLAN + MY ECHO Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15. STANDISH/CARLYON + BAMBOO MUSIK DJS + DJ PEOPLE + JONNY TELAFONE Shebeen, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $11. STEPHEN BOWTELL BAND Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. THE EIGHTY-88’S + ESCAR GO-GO’S + JAMESY OHHH + THE TARANTINOS Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10. THE GOOD SHIP + TEAK + THE GOOD CHINA + THE STIFFYS + TOM WEST Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. THE LOVE BOMBS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. THE RESTLESS YEARS COMPILATION LAUNCH - FEAT: ARMY OF CHAMPIONS + CLOWNS + HUG THERAPIST + INITIALS + JAPAN FOR + NATHAN SEECKTS + STOCKADES + THE HARD ACHES + THE UNION PACIFIC + TIM HAMPSHIRE Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 6:00pm. $12. THE SEVEN UPS + JUDGE PINO & THE RULING MOTIONS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. THE SINKING TEETH + CERES + HAVE/HOLD + STRAY MELODICS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10. THE SWEET + AGILITY + PAPA MAUL Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $5. TINEY TED + IRON TYS + JWATERS + MOHAMED THE WOLF Idgaff Bar & Venue, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. TTTDC + THE SPINNING ROOMS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm. TWIN LAKES + RUN RABBIT RUN + SLEEPY DREAMERS Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. VYRION + AGAVE MAIZE + DECREPIT SOUL + NORSE + THRALL Espy, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $15. WAVVES + HOLLOW EVERDAZE + UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $50. WOT ROT + HOPES ABANDONED + LIQUOR SNATCH + THE SAVAGES + TOO SOON Barleycorn Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. YOUNG HOLLYWOOD + ALTITIUDE + DJ AIDEN RAYNER + DUTCH BEATS MAFIA + LITTLE MISS REMEMBERING Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:30pm.
ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK ANDREW RICE & MICHAEL MCMANUS + BLAKE SCOTT Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 9:00pm. ASH H KING Grind N Groove, Healesville. 9:00pm. $5. BLUES MAKER Elsternwick Hotel, Elwood. 9:00pm. COLD HEART Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. CROSSROADS + MICHAEL HICKLING + NIGHT AT THE OPERA + THE VAS Edward’s Place, Reservoir. 8:00pm. DARLING DOWNS (IN THE DAYS WHEN THE WORLD WAS WIDE LAUNCH) + FRASER A GORMAN + SKYSCRAPER STAN & THE COMMISION FLATS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15. DIAMOND NIGHTS + MAN CITY SIRENS + STORYHORSE + TEMPLE OF TUNES The Eureka Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. DREW The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne. 5:00pm. GREEN STONE GARDEN Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. NICOLETTE FORTE + AINE TYRELL + EALEY & TYERS Chandelier Room, Moorabbin. 8:00am. $10. OSCAR GALT Cornish Arms, Brunswick. 8:00pm. PAULIE BIGNELL & THE THORNBURY TWO Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. ROSS MCLENNAN & THE NEW WORLD + DISHPAN FINGERS + THE ORBWEAVERS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $15. SMALL STORM + GREENS DAIRY ANGEL ENSEMBLE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5:00pm. SOUND OF LIGHT - FEAT: LOST FEW + DONKEY MUTHERS OF ARSE + SICK BEARD SWAMP FORCE Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. SROSS MCLENNAN & THE NEW WORLD + DISHPAN FINGERS + THE ORBWEAVERS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $15. SUGAR FED LEOPARDS Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm. THE ALAN LADDS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm. THE DEAD SALESMEN DUO + PATRICK JAMES BATH Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm. THE F100S Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. THE GROOVETONES Blarney Stone Irish Pub, Yarraville. 8:30pm. THE PRAYERBABIES Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. THE RECHORDS + BILLY O’NEILL & THE HEADLINERS Lucky 13 Garage, Moorabbin. 8:00pm. THE SUPERGUNS + 180 PROOF + COLD RED MUTE + DEAD CITY RUINS + TWO HEADED DOG + VOODOOCAINE Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC A TRIBUTE TO AMY WINEHOUSE - FEAT: ATLANTA COOGAN Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $30. ADRIAN WHYTE & THE PAVEMENT SERENADERS Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. BABY ET LULU - FEAT: ABBY DOBSON + LARA GOODRIDGE Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $30. BRUNSWICK STREET TO BOURBON STREET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20. CLASSICAL PIANO Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 2:00pm. CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm. COLLARD GREENS & GRAVY Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. CONNIE LANSBERG QUARTET The Regent Club, 8:00pm. Beat Magazine Page 42
FEM BELLING QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20. GIANNI MARINUCCI Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. GOYIM + ELVIS IN THE HOUSE Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 3:30pm. JEREMY WOOLHOUSE’S SILVERBEAT QUARTET + NICOLA MILAN Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Box Hill. 8:00pm. $18. PROJETO INESPERADO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 5:30pm. YVETTE JOHANSSON & THE JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.
SUNDAY JUL 28 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS
COOGAN Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $30. ANDREA KELLER TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE The Horn African Music Lounge, Collingwood. 6:00pm. DALE RYDER BAND + BAD BOYS BATUCADA + MS BUTT Espy, St Kilda. 5:30pm. ELVIS IN THE HOUSE + DUO SEVERINI Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 1:00pm. ONE NIGHT OF FLAMENCO - FEAT: CLARISA DI SLAVO Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 6:30pm. $35. OPA 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5. THE ALASTAIR KERR QUARTET Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. THE JOSHUA KELLY TRIO + STEPHEN O’HERN Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm.
MONDAY JUL 29
80’S ON THE EDGE Sloaney Pony, Port Melbourne. 8:30pm. GOOD JOB - FEAT: LAUGHING LEAVES + RIVER SNAKES + SEEDY JEEZUS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm. HEISENBERG + LOPAKA + THE SEAFORD MONSTER Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. HIDING WITH BEARS + CIDER TREE KIDS + TANYA BATT Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $12. HORNS OF LEROY The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. INNUMERABLE FORMS & MAMMOTH GRINDER + BLOOD RULE + EXTORTION + HEADLESS DEATH + INTERNAL ROT + SEWERCIDE + STRAIGHTJACKET NATION Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm. $20. JAKE BUGG Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $35. NEW ESTATE + OCEAN PARTY + STEPHEN CUMMINGS Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 6:30pm. $8. NOUS + ROUNDTABLE + WARPIGS John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. PSYCROPTIC + KING PARROT Musicland, Fawkner. 1:30pm. $10. SIMON MELI & THE WIDOWBIRDS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 2:00pm. $13. TERM FOUR + CABIN FEVER + DISPARO + ORGAN DONOR + THE TRANSITIONS Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $7. THE AMBIENTS + CONOLAN & TAYLOR Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10. THE BAUDELAIRES + HARMONY BYRNE + WILLOW DARLING Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. WAYWARDBREED Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.
ACOUSTIC SESSION Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. BLUEGRASS JAM NIGHT Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm. CHERRY JAM Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. LUKE O’CONNOR The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne. 1:00pm. PORT PHILLIP GILGAMESH READINGS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. SONGWRITER SESSIONS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5. THE BOYS Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:30pm. THE PIERCE BROTHERS + ADAM HYNES + RATTLIN’ BONES BLACKWOOD Espy, St Kilda. 8:30pm.
ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC
ACLAND COURT BLUES Acland Court, 12:00pm. ASH H KING Burringa Cafe, Upwey. 12:00pm. BEERSOAKED SUNDAY Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. BEN SALTER Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 4:30pm. CATHY MENEZES & CO. Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. CHERRY ARVO BLUES - FEAT: MATT DWYER LITTLE BIG BAND + DJ MAX CRAWDADDY Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00pm. COLLEGE FALL Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5:00pm. DAN KROCHMAL + EMMA BROADY + SANTANNA NAWALANY + SYRE & FRESCO Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:00pm. DANIEL CHAMPAGNE Bay Hotel, Mornington. 3:00pm. DAVID BRAMBLE Wesley Anne, Northcote. 3:00pm. JAM SUNDAYS Musicland, Fawkner. 5:00pm. JAMIE HAY + TIM MAXWELL + TOM LYNGCOLN Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm. JESS LOCKE 303, Northcote. 3:00pm. KING LUCHO Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. MERRI CREEK + MARTY KELLY & THE WEEKENDERS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm. MOUNTAIN & SWAMP Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 5:00pm. ONE & THE SAME + JACK RUNAWAY + WATERLINE DUO Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. PORT MANTEAUX + MARLON WILLIAMS Tago Mago, Thornbury. 3:00pm. SAM BUCKINGHAM + TOM KLINE + WHITAKER Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:30pm. $10. SARAH CARROLL Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. STEEL BIRDS + DIRT RIVER RADIO Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. SUNDAY SOUP SESSIONS - FEAT: SLIM WHITTLE & THE LOST SHEPARDS: CD LAUNCH + CRYSTAL & JULIANNE Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 3:00pm. $12. THE DAVIDSON BROTHERS Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. THE ESTEE BIG BAND Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm. THE MARGIE LOU TRIO + GIL ASKEY Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 3:30pm. THE MISERABLE LITTLE BASTARDS Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. THE PARDONERS Carringbush Hotel, Abbotsford. 4:00pm. THE WARRAINS + MICH DEAN & SUG TREE + NAOMI & NARELLE PIMLOTT Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 2:00pm. $10. THE WIKIMEN Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 4:30pm. TRASH FOR CASH FLEA MARKET - FEAT: ELEPHANT + CLANCY + JAMES TEAGUE + SOPHIE TRELOUR Noise Bar, Brunswick. 1:00pm. ZEPTEPI + PHEASANT PLUCKERS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm.
DARYL MCKENZIE JAZZ ORCHESTRA + ROD DAVIES The Apartment, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10. PAUL WILLIAMSON’S HAMMOND COMBO Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10. ROSS HANNAFORD’S LONG WEEKEND Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 8:30pm. THE ALLAN BROWNE TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. VALHALLA + LOST AT SEA 303, Northcote. 9:00pm. $8.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ALEX HAMILTON The Public Bar, Melbourne. 7:00pm. $10. FIDLAR + APES + DUNE RATS Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $32. MS MR The Hi-fi, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $50. PALMA VIOLETS + BLEEDING KNEES CLUB + FROTTERA + TEENAGE MOTHERS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $32. THREE’S A CROWD - FEAT: DEAD + DUCK DUCK CHOP + MANDEK PENHA Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK
TUESDAY JUL 30 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ALT - J + CITY CALM DOWN + SNAKADAKTAL Festival Hall, West Melbourne. 7:00pm. $76. COLD WAR KIDS + CABINS The Hi-fi, Melbourne. 7:30pm. PASSION PIT Palace Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $72. PATRON SAINTS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL DISCOVERY NIGHT - FEAT: THE EXECUTIVES + FULTON STREET + PAPA G & THE STARCATS Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. THE JAZZCATS Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14. VILLAGERS + COURTNEY BARNETT Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $44.
ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK LAURA MARLING St Michael’s Uniting Church, Melbourne. 8:00pm. MARLON WILLIAMS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm. OPEN MIC Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. VAUDREY + BOYEUR + MARY & THE BANKS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC FUSION TUESDAY - FEAT: ATOMIC CLOCK Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. HI-FI LOUNGE LIZARDS Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. PETER BAYLOR’S ULTRAFOX Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. THE CRISTINA SERAFY QUARTET Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. THE WALTER LAMPE TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC A TRIBUTE TO AMY WINEHOUSE - FEAT: ATLANTA SUBMIT YOUR GIGS TO GIGGUIDE@BEAT.COM.AU
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ACCESS ALL AGES Wednesday July 24th, 2013 With Claire Barley
The time has passed where uni students can laugh evilly and gloat about their never-ending holidays. Third term can be a tough one, especially for year twelvers whose exams are looming. Playing Josh Pyke’s new album helps ease the pain… Warm In Winter fits especially well for those moments when you’re huddled in a doona, sitting in front of a heater turned up all the way. Or those moments where you discover your parents have bought tickets (for themselves, not you) for both Laura Marling and Bernard Fanning. Thanks guys. Winter isn’t all bad though, and our buddies at SYN FM youth radio station have just added 23 shiny new programs to their schedule. If you’ve never listened to SYN before, it’s definitely worth checking out. Run by young people, it’s a crazy mish mash of silly and serious. One new program is Raise the Platform, a show advocating for young people with disabilities and allowing them to share their experiences. Another is Radio Star, a game show-style program challenging contestants to present a radio show at an hours’ notice. Tune into 90.7FM or jump onto syn.org.au to listen. Info can also be found on the website if you fancy yourself as the next Hamish/Andy and want to get involved as a presenter. Fun fact: Hamish and Andy themselves started out volunteering with SYN. If you’re less of a radio person and are more into films or animation, ACMI are currently running Screen It, a moving image competition for primary and secondary school students. To enter, create your own live or animated film or video game that responds to the theme “Connect”. Your work will be judged on its creativity and innovation. There are some pretty sick prizes to be won as well. Want to know what these prizes are or find out how to enter? Then “Connect” to the ACMI website (see what I did there?) at acmi.net.au. Entries close September 13. Finally, if you’ve got a knack for event management, the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria are currently offering an internship. The role involves organising a showcase event, highlighting projects that support same sex attracted and gender diverse young people. Full details are on our website (thepush.com.au.)
ALL AGES TIMETABLE Thursday 25 July Frank Ocean w/ support, Festival Hall, 300 Dudley st, West Melbourne, time TBC, $84.90, ticketmaster.com. au, AA. Friday 26 July Frank Ocean w/ support, Festival Hall, 300 Dudley st, West Melbourne, time TBC, $84.90, ticketmaster.com. au, AA. I Love Dancehall Community Jam w/ Burncity Queens, So Fine, Jungle City and more, The Crom, 138 Cromwell St, Collingwood, 12pm, free, 0401 175 255, AA. FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands – Final w/ Aversions Crown, Cranbourne Public Hall, Cnr South Gippsland Hwy & Clarendon St, Cranbourne, 6.15pm, presale $10, door $12, 9705 5200, AA. Freeza Push Start Battle of the Bands w/ Seattle Fix, Surrender the Throne, Set To Sun, AfterSpring, Midriff Explosion, Santa & Maria, Witness To Treason, and BlindFold, Mount Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley, 6.15pm, presale $8, door $10, 9518 3900, AA. Saturday 27 July FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands w/ Evandera, Darcy Fox, Under Scarley skies, Miranda, The Ballad of Dawn and Euphoria, Premiere Function Centre, 29 Grey Street, Traralgon, 5.30pm, $10, 51368300, AA. Victorian state schools spectacular, Hisense Arena, Batman Ave, Melbourne, 11am/5pm, adult $28.50, child $15, concession $23.50, ticketek.com.au, AA. Tuesday 30 July Laura Marling w/ support, St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne,6.30pm, $72.50, ticketek. com.au, AA. Alt-J w/ Snakadaktal and City Calm Down, Festival Hall, 300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, time TBC, $76.10, ticketmaster.com.au, AA.
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8pm: Di Watson 9pm: Michelle Parsons Thurs. July 25th:
8pm: Bec & Bianca Fri. July 26th:
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8PM: Weekly Trivia The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street (directly opposite Queen Vic Market), Phone: 03 9348 9797. www.thedrunkenpoet.com.au Gig Bookings: drunkenpoetmusic @ gmail.com
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Required is an enthusiastic Operations Manager to run a PA Hire business in the northern suburb Required is an enthusiastic Location: In a back-alley Abbotsford. 3 minutes from Collingwood or North Richmond stations and Victoria Street shops. We’re a good central meeting point for bands with members from all over as access is a winner off the Eastern and South Eastern Freeways as well as Punt Road and Hoddle Streets. We’re in an old industrial part of Abbotsford so parking’s good too. About the studio: A few months ago we decided to build a rehearsal studio in an old warehouse we found in Abbotsford. The place looks pretty amazing if we do say so. Come and have a look for yourself! Hours of operation: Midday to midnight every day. Gear available: We’ve got 3 studio types, small, medium and silly big. All have floor mounted foldbacks as well as JBL PRX wall monitors, vocal compression and Allen & Heath desks. The sound is as good as it gets. Crucially the rooms aren’t
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CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES The Corner Hotel, Friday July 19 Instrumental act Forest of Eyes bellowed, sans amplification, that we were witnessing their first ever show. The young group clearly relished the opportunity to play to a sizeable crowd upon debut, their childlike glee near-palpable. Their rambunctious, cymbal-crashing prog-rock tore through the venue, comparisons to Cream and Led Zeppelin inevitably sprouting. It wouldn’t be a stretch to picture the lads rifling through their fathers’ records, amassing inspiration with each landmark album discovered. While in a visual sense, Forest of Eyes weren’t especially stimulating, they more than made up for it with their technical expertise. The band professed an extreme cohesion, their rambling tangents performed with precision. Their set was short but sweet, Forest of Eyes emerging an ideal warm-up act. “We don’t have a website, we don’t have a Facebook or anything!” a band member declared post-set, the curtains closing. The last-gasp farewell drew a few laughs, but it seemed strange that a band so accomplished should simply disappear into the ether. They earned the right to take their profile seriously. Hopefully Forest of Eyes shed a little modesty, kick things into gear and get some gigs. Meanwhile, Dune’s set emerged a definitive highlight. Each track resembled a rich slice of nostalgia - a half-hour-long nod to ‘80s new wave trends - and the band’s execution proved irresistible from beginning to end. The trio achieved an impressive output, with barely a hiccup evident. They exuded an effortless charisma, thanks in no small part to the exceptionally talented Jade MacRae. Her sublime vocals combined with her comfortable stage-presence contributed to a strong showing for the band, their set comprised of beautifully sculpted electro-pop. The murky Beware The Gaze Of Ghosts, one of their recent releases, demonstrated their melodic prowess. Later, eccentric treat The Sea unfurled with a fierce 8-bit-inspired bass line, before a
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bubbly, silver-tongued finale sealed the deal for the Corner crowd. Dune are an exciting prospect, especially given their tendency to so casually flirt with the form of big commercial hits. It was easy to imagine things blowing up for the band in due course. The curtain opened on a segment of sax-fuelled funk, emphatically introducing the evening’s headline act. Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes were terrifically crisp and cohesive, an ensemble of nonchalant, technical brilliance. Browne was naturally captivating, dressed in gemand-sequin-encrusted attire. There were no signs that she had been battling laryngitis only a day before the gig, Browne rising to the occasion with a fantastic vocal performance. Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes proved their credentials as a formidable live band. However, with sassy single Love Letter easily the most fun and infectious song within their repertoire, they proved a little less beguiling than you might expect. Though they professed a likeable blend of funk and soul, their songs often ventured into faintly progressive territory. A taste of their new material (Walk of Shame) was appreciated, though it was equally as difficult to penetrate. On this particular evening, you couldn’t fault their execution, but rarely were the band nearly as memorable or as immediately potent as desired this Friday night. NICK MASON
LOVED: Being treated to three acts radically different from one another. HATED: The apathetic crowd. If you’d rather be somewhere else, piss off so I can see. DRANK: Mercury. The cider, not the chemical element (nor the planet).
Ten bands everyone should know about: The Avett Brothers, Townes Van Zandt, Leena, Patient Little Sister, Hayes Carll, Trampled By Turtles, Daniel Johnston, Therese Aune, Rattlers and The Northern Belle. Nine food items that you need to make a kickarse dinner party: Lobsters, oysters, fresh bread, salads, heaps of sauces, chilli, garlic, at least three different varieties of cake and fruit platters. Eight possessions that define you: My guitar, my Slatters boots, the book Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat Zinn, music collection, my EP and album, fancy shirts, suitcase and lyric books.
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a cover version of First Aid Kit’s Wolf widens the repertoire. It exposes a delicate moment otherwise unseen in their own material. At this point I overhear the seasoned rocker next to me tell his mate, “this is fucking awesome!” Things come to an ultimate high when the boys tease us with an extended play of Ohio. A glass of Rosé cradled in one hand and the entire audience in the other, Linacre instructs us to crouch down. At risk of ripping our skinny jeans, we obey, and every single person at the final hook launches into the air. Arms flail while the crowd gives their own rendition of the song’s falsetto. An hour and a half after they start, Kingswood have been sucked dry. Linacre flops to the edge of the stage, awash in blue and green light. He’s on his knees in a heaving, sweaty heap. Kingswood have surrendered themselves to the music Gods where Nashville, new material and the promise of a bigger stage await. ISABELLA UBALDI
LOVED: The interaction with the audience. HATED: Not much. DRANK: Beer and then vodka.
YES PLEASE SECOND BIRTHDAY The Workers Club, Thursday July 18 occasionally garnishing tracks with deft raps. They ended with an in-jokey track about some shitty dance move, which kind of took the shine off their performance. Oh well. Sydney producer Guerre pushed the bandroom’s considerable PA to the limit with an immaculate run-through of affecting, heartfelt beats. As with the rest of tonight’s lineup, Guerre feels a little underappreciated in the Australian musical landscape. I’m guessing that’s set to change in the near future. LACHLAN KANONIUK LOVED: The hearty serving of impeccable emerging talent. HATED: Missing The Townhouses’ set. DRANK: Pints with a side of saganaki burger.
GO VIOLETS The John Curtin Hotel, Thursday June 20
Seven favourite movies/TV shows: Searching For Sugar Man, La Vita E Bella, Dr Strangelove, Napoleon Dynamite, Breaking Bad, Peep Show and Trailer Park Boys.
Two live gigs you’ll never forget and why: Steve Earle in Oslo, I’m a huge fan and it was amazing to finally hear and see him live. He has so much attitude and presence on stage, we were in the palm of his hand. My Morning Jacket, also in Oslo. They played for about three hours and are the most dynamic and incredible band I might had ever seen.
About a minute into the set, it’s clear that Kingswood need a bigger stage. If not to better reflect their music, then definitely so we can fully appreciate the mass of guitarist Alex Laska’s long, curly mane. It’s obvious that they’ve perfected the art of live performance since playing nearly a hundred gigs last year. Impressive harmonies, witty onstage banter, face melting guitar solos. It’s a night of triple j darlings. Supported by Bertie Blackman, who throws her whole body into every song – she reminds us that we are now entering killer performance territory. Kingswood have the formula for entertainment and still manage to pull off a show that isn’t stale or contrived. After selling out two shows at the Corner Hotel, the boys seem genuinely grateful and utterly blown away with the past year’s whirlwind. They largely take the crowd through tracks from their EP Change of Heart. Opening with She’s My Baby, then delving into power ballads like Sun and the bursting Medusa. Lead singer, Fergus Linacre and guitarist Alex literally explode offstage and reinvent crowd surfing when they hijack the venue video cameras and scramble through the audience to film the revellers. It’s about halfway through when it feels as if things have peaked too soon. The hecklers have gone quiet and just when it feels we’re losing momentum,
To celebrate two years of releasing top-notch rising Australian talent, Sydney imprint gathered a formidable selection from their ranks to take to a packed-out Workers Club bandroom. Headlining the night were Melbourne outfit I’lls, whose set was replete with fairly remarkable projections to complement their resoundingly proficient musical grace. It wasn’t hard to imagine the band performing an identical set in a Palacesized venue, captivating the audience with their electronica-tinged experimental rock. Earlier in the night, Melbourne violin wizard Wintercoats, aka James Wallace, showcased material from his latest EP Heartful – as well as earlier tracks. While his looped-string mastery is still as impressive as ever, Wallace’s vocal delivery has been compounded into an impassioned force – retaining his intimate meekness at the same time. Two-piece Fishing showcased finely crafted beats,
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KINGSWOOD The Corner Hotel, Thursday July 18
One day left before the apocalypse and you: Buy some expensive and fancy ‘last day on earth clothes’, go sailing close to a beautiful beach and try and get everyone I like in the same room. When’s the gig / release? I’ll be releasing my album Catastrophes with my band at the Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood, on Friday August 2.
Are there even beaches in Brisbane city? So, where the heck do the Go Violets go to nut out a new tune? The Brissy-based surf-rock, all-girl band finished off their national tour at the John Curtin Hotel, warming us up with their summertime singles. Having won triple j’s Big Sound competition last year and scored a spot on FBI Radio’s Best Australian Songs of 2012 list as well as touring for their new EP Josie they were no doubt wrapping things up on a high. But hold the phone, what the fuck is that? A popcorn machine? Dispensing free popcorn? Yes, dear reader I was chillaxin’ with a beer in one hand and a brown paper bag full of buttery popcorn in the other watching a really cool band. Whatever. From a female punters perspective Go Violets have the package down: four individual, yet not wholly dissimilar women, dressed in plaid pinafores, leather skirts and baseball tees who can play their instruments and look like they have a lot of fun doing it. Anything you read about Go Violets will inevitably draw comparisons to Californian counterpart Best Coast. Kicking off the evening with single Runaway the evidence is well and truly there. Their sugary vocals and stoner riffs evoke surf, sunshine and spliffs. But there’s plenty of other influences present; the thick droning baselines of The Breeders, the awesome-foursomeness of The Donnas and the cutesy harmonies of The Pipettes (minus the gimmick) for example. All their songs are upbeat, short but completely
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adorable. Vocal duties are shared between the four and harmonies compliment the scuzzy, echoing guitar riffs on songs such as Crazy (penned by drummer Ruby and her Dad) or Teenager, which make you feel like you’re staring into the sun. So, I didn’t realise there was going to be a burlesque dancer between sets compliments of Melbourne’s L’amour, the Lady Provocative. And yes, I suppose it was provocative (and how does she do that with her boobs?). Finishing with Perth five-piece Split Seconds was definitely a change of pace. The ceiling was a little too low for their big sound but provided an intimate setting for fun tracks such as Top Floor. They specialise in driving indie-pop; thoughtful lyrics with elements of chamber pop and a big dose of the Beatles. The song Top Floor is bouncy and probably their most tangible single to date. At gig’s end, one does wonder how a Brissy allgirl surf band, a Perth indie-pop quintet and a burlesque performer ever got together? But then again, who really cares when the result is this good? ADELAIDE FRENCH LOVED: Girl power. HATED: The dreaded image of myself eating popcorn while staring at bare breasts. DRANK: Compliments of my +1.
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