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THE PRICE IS RIGHT SPIT SYNDICATE Sydney hip hop duo Spit Syndicate continue to rack up the numbers, this time it’s in three’s. Following an absolutely huge nine months post the February release of their third LP Sunday Gentlemen earlier this year, the band have just announced the release of Amazing, the third single to be lifted from said album. They’ll be launching it on Saturday September 21 at The Evelyn and Sunday September 22 at the Phoenix Youth Club. We have some double passes to both shows to give away. Hit up beat.com.au/freeshit to win.

FACE THE MUSIC Melbourne’s contemporary music conference Face The Music – which last year drew a record crowd – is back at The Arts Centre. It will include forums, presentations, networking, facilitated meetings, practical music workshops and the ever populate debate. More of the 150 music business speakers and themes of the panels is due on September Wednesday 11. But a sneak preview of the 150 includes ARIA’s Dan Rosen, Peter Karpin of Universal Music Australia, John Watson of Eleven / John Watson Management, Dr Ianto Ware of the National Live Music Oﬃce, Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos, Jess Beston of Tiny Monster, entrepreneur Bruce Milne, Cash Savage, Sophie Miles of Mistletone Records, Kim Carter of Rockstar Management, Darren Levin (Faster Louder/Mess+Noise), Marcus Teague (The Vine), Tim Morrison of Trial Kennedy, Nic Warnock of RIP Society / Repressed Records and Markus Popp of Oval (Germany). The conference will look at new strategies in marketing, releases, artist management, booking gigs, recording techniques, and taking your music to a global music market. Obviously the new opportunities and growing importance of the digital realm plays a major role. This year, Face The Music partners with Arts Centre Melbourne’s Digital Learning Hub to expand the creative-development workshops and master classes. The sessions will include hands-on music making, songwriting, beatmaking and interactive recording studio skills. Go to facethemusic.org.au for more information and to buy tickets.

SUMMER FLAKE JORDIE LANE One of Australia’s most acclaimed troubadours Jordie Lane will return to Melbourne this November to celebrate the release of his forthcoming EP, Not Built To Last. Set to be released on Friday October 18 through Vitamin Records, Not Built To Last follows Lane’s acclaimed 2011 album, Blood Thinner, which was nominated for Best Blues & Roots Album at the 2012 Australian Independent Music Awards and cemented him as one of the country’s ﬁnest songwriting talents. Catch Jordie at the Thornbury Theatre on Saturday November 9 and the Caravan Club on Sunday November 10.

WHITLEY Following his surprise return from supposed retirement for this year’s Splendour In The Grass, Whitley has announced a national headline tour, his second of the year. The tour will celebrate Whitley’s new LP, Even The Stars Are A Mess, following on from the irrevocable warmth, beauty and intimacy found in both his debut and sophomore. Catch him on Thursday October 17 at the Caravan Music Club and on Friday October 18 at Howler.

Summer Flake’s debut album You Can Have It All will be oﬃcially released this Friday September 6 and they’ve announced some tour dates to celebrate. Catch them at the Grace Darling on Friday October 18.

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Define your genre in five words or less: Roots, folk, brassy bushman punk. Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? To quote a review of our latest single Gallantry, “A cross between Mumford and Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.” What can a punter expect from your live show? Punters can expect to work up a sweat, can expect to dance, can expect to be visually and audibly impressed with the high energy nature of our performance. So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you...what do they say? Holy cow, I just saw these guys playing about four instruments each simultaneously, all singing and all going crazy. I’m now pumped to grab ﬁve more beers and slap my knee into next week. If your music was a chocolate bar, which one would it be, and why? I think we would have to be a Boost bar. As that’s exactly how we start a set, not slow, or fast, we boost straight into it, and we only boost further from there! What makes a good musician? A good musician should be able to show restraint. A lot of people can play a million notes a minute but it’s where you leave the space which is the most important. If you could go on tour with any musician or band, who would it be? I think I can speak for all members of The Timbers, we would love to tour with The Band. We are all huge fans, and if you have ever seen the documentary The Last Waltz you can see in their eyes that they sure are having a good time. They love all in jamming and collaboration which we would love to get on board. Unfortunately they’re just about all dead now. The Timbers play at The Espy on Tuesday October 22. Beat Magazine Page 18

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AUSTRALASIAN WORLDWIDE MUSIC EXPO The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME) will return for its sixth year this November, bringing us a huge bill of global roots music and 50 world-class artists. Considered an opportunity for music-lovers and musicians alike to see excellent bands – funk-soul ensemble Melbourne Ska Orchestra, mystic culture blenders The Cambodian Space Project, Irish hero Damien Dempsey, Ethiopian jazz connoisseurs Dereb The Ambassdor and groovy Sola Rosa – AWME also provides a chance for punters and industry representatives to make connections at the AWME Festival Club and its Conference Program. AWME Director, Simon Raynor, said that “AWME [has] facilitated management deals, touring opportunities and festival spots all over the world for showcasing artists and [they] aim to follow that success with more of the same this year”. The AWME will be held across various Melbourne venues from Thursday November 14 – Sunday November 17. More information can be found through awme.com.au.

PETE CORNELIUS ELEVENTH HE REACHES LONDON Perth post-hardcore quintet Eleventh He Reaches London will release their third album, Banhus, this October. Three years were spent writing the album, and a year was spent in the studio using techniques never before adopted by the band. Banhus is Eleventh He Reaches London’s most ambitious work yet. Catch ‘em at The Evelyn on Thursday October 12.

Blues mastermind Pete Cornelius has announced a series of tour dates to commemorate the release of his ninth album, Groundswell, this October. Considered one of Australia’s most prolific blues and roots artists, Cornelius has released seven full length albums since 1999 and performed at Bluesfest, The Great Southern Blues Festival, Blues on Broadbeach and even the Chicago Blues Festival over in America. Groundswell will feature 11 tracks unrestricted by genre; a blend of multiple genres, including blues, roots, funk, soul and altcountry. It will be Cornelius’ attempt to create an album that captures a live vibe and sound. Groundswell will be released on Tuesday October 1 through Only Blues Music. Pete Cornelius will be playing at the Northcote Social Club on Wednesday October 30.

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ESKIMO JOE To coincide with the premiere of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new video for Got What You Need, Eskimo Joe have announced a string of tour dates. Fully electric and fully eclectic, the shows will premiere songs from the new album and feature some of the well-known and much loved hits. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth studio album Wastelands will be released through Dirt Diamonds Productions/Inertia on Friday September 20. Catch them on Friday October 18 at the Ferntree Gully Hotel and on Saturday October 19 at the Forum.

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PAPA VS PRETTY Due for release in early 2014, White Deer Park, is the sophomore album from Papa vs Pretty. Produced by Dave TrumďŹ o (Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Grandaddy), recorded at Studios 301 in Sydney and Forgotten Valley Studios and mixed at Kingsize Sound Labs in Los Angeles, White Deer Park is the follow up to their critically acclaimed, ARIA award nominated debut album from 2011 United In Isolation. The ďŹ rst single from White Deer Park is My Life Is Yours, a soaring song of cascading melodies - which caps oďŹ&#x20AC; an album that represents the cream skimmed from the top of yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of experimentation. Catch â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em at Howler on Thursday September 26. Tickets through Moshtix.

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4. THE MUSIC YOU MAKE The EP weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about to release, Golden Fang, was recorded in a warehouse in Marrickville and a house up in the Hunter Valley. We worked with producer Liam Judson (Cloud Control/The Laurels) and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got this amazing recording set up that he packs into the boot of his car and can set up anywhere. We spent a weekend up in the Hunter getting a bit boozy and recorded two tracks. When we got back to Sydney, we knuckled down and spent an intense 14 hours in a rented warehouse space recording four tracks back to back.

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2. INSPIRATIONS Stevie Nicks. I could listen to her sing and tell stories all day. There was always a Fleetwood Mac CD around the houseâ&#x20AC;Śtheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there since the beginning. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really remember a time without them. I used to go and see the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sunday matinees with my Mama. She started taking me when I was really small about 5. I used to fall asleep to the classical music, but as I got a little older I started to enjoy it more. Tognetti is an amazing violinist and conductor, but Aiko Goto was always my favourite. Â 3. YOUR BAND I met MC through a brilliant case of mistaken identity. She was already in a band with Dirk and when their bass player left I ended up joining them. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually know how to play bass back thenâ&#x20AC;Śbut they kept me around and I played violin instead. When that band wrapped up a few years ago we decided that we wanted to keep playing together so the three of us started Bloods. The three of us are family now.

QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL QueenscliďŹ&#x20AC; 2013 has gotten even bigger. Today, the festival revealed the third round of acts that will be lighting up the 2013 event, includingÂ Sticky Fingers, D At Sea,Â Revomatix, Leroy Lee, Ginger & Tonic, Andrew Swift & The Rattlesnake Choir, Alister Turrill, Buddha in a Chocolate Box, Luke Biscan, Kurt Gentle, Kiana Archer, Jack WrightÂ plus DJsÂ Vince Peach, ManchildÂ andÂ Ken Eavel. They join the likes ofÂ The Living End, The GratesÂ and moreÂ who have already been announced. The 2013 QueenscliďŹ&#x20AC; Music Festival will take place on Friday November 22 - Sunday November 24 atÂ Princess Park, QueenscliďŹ&#x20AC;. WATCH INTERVIEWS, CHATS & AWKWARD SILENCES... BEAT.COM.AU/TV

5. MUSIC, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOWÂ I think Sydney has a brilliant scene - crazy diverse with the likes of Movement, Palms, Rainbow Chan, Fishing, Gang Of Youths, Naughty Rappers Collective! Plus so many amazing people who support those local bands, put on great nights, run ace live music venues and generally foster the music scene.

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MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK Melbourne Music Week is back with its biggest lineup to date, featuring more home-grown talent, another exciting flagship venue, a swag of international artists and a program packed with one-offs and Australian exclusives. In celebrating Melbourne as a city of music, the program reveals that over 75 per cent of MMW artists are from Victoria. Selected tickets for this first release are available from noon today, including limited earlybird prices for the return of the Labels Series with I Oh You in an all–in, underground dance party at Flagstaff Train Station; the Australian exclusive performance of Elements of Light from Pantha du Prince & The Bell Laboratory at the Melbourne Recital Centre, and MMW’s opening night, featuring local acts Montero and Boomgates supporting New Zealand’s The Bats and US indie rockers Sonny & the Sunsets. The much-loved Label Series will return with three shows in unique city locations. In a festival highlight, I Oh You will take over Flagstaff Train Station on Saturday, 16 November for a night of dance party fun with all-local Yacht Club DJs, Gold Fields, North East Party House, City Calm Down, SNKDKTL and more. Following on from 2011’s KUBIK Melbourne, and 2012’s Where?House; 2013’s ‘The Residence’ offers a dynamic, purpose-built venue at Birrarung Marr. Created in collaboration with the People’s Market, The Residence will feature video mapping, light installations, market, food and entertainment offerings as well as an exciting music program each day and night of the festival. The Residence will be curated by 18 leading industry players, including Mistletone, Modular, The Operatives and Polyester Records (who are celebrating their 30th anniversary). For full event details and ticketing information see below. The full list of events, artists and venues to be announced on Thursday October 3. In the meantime, follow MMW on Facebook or Twitter. For more information or to sign up to the MMW newsletter visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw.

So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? We’re Tully on Tully and I’m the keys player. What do you reckon people will say you sound like? Competent musicians with something interesting to say, hopefully. What do you love about making music? I love that I can share an intimate and personal experience with other people (both co-musicians and audiences). What do you hate about the music industry? It sometimes feels very fickle and all too often hard work and passion are secondary over tastes and current trends. If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why? Scott Joplin, he could make a mean rag out of our songs. If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it be and why? Bieber, he epitomizes everything wrong with the deifying of musicians and the plague of celebrity worship. What can a punter expect from your live show? Fun times, especially if you dance. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? We just released our debut EP, Weightless. They can be picked up at any of our shows, or online at all good digital outlets. When’s the gig and with who? Saturday September 7 at the The Toff in Town with Elisha Bones (Canberra), others TBA. Anything else to add? Nope, I’m a man of few words.

VERONICA FALLS London-born guitar-pop quartet Veronica Falls will make their debut voyage to Australia later this year. The band’s unique brand of jangle-rock has seen them compared to the likes of Morrissey and The Jesus And Mary Chain. Their new album, Waiting For Something To Happen, sees the band emerge from their humble origins as a potent, beautifully mature, fully formed indie-pop act. Catch Veronica Falls at the Northcote Social Club on Thursday October 31.

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Making their journey across continents, Canadian post-hardcore trio METZ will be coming to Australia to promote their latest album. Signed with Sub Pop Records (The Postal Service, Dum Dum Girls) last year, METZ have made a name for themselves by producing work of absolute brutal noise; think Nirvana, Pixies and Nation of Ulysses combined with the ripping bass of post-hardcore/ punk pioneers Fugazi. METZ will be playing Howler on Thursday December 5 with support acts to be announced soon. Tickets are available through Moshtix.

On the back of his critically acclaimed debut album Embracism, and recent national appearances with Midnight Juggernauts, Kirin J Callinan will be playing one last Melbourne show for 2013 in this town’s bat cave: the Liberty Social. Being on a roll since his acclaimed performances at last year’s CMJ Music Marathon, it’s been a huge year for what has become one of Australia’s most captivating exports. This unexpected performance will ﬁnd Kirin supported by his full band whilst launching the club’s new party, Blundertown. Catch Kirin J Callinan on Friday September 6 at The Liberty Social.

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INTERNATIONAL POISON CITY WEEKENDER Various Venues September 6, 7, 8 ANBERLIN Palace Theatre September 8 FAT FREDDY’S DROP The Forum September 8 HIT THE LIGHTS Corner Hotel September 8 PEACE September Northcote Social Club 15, 16 KVELERTAK Corner Hotel September 17 AMANDA PALMER & THE GRAND THEFT ORCHESTRA The Forum September 20 HUGO RACE FATALISTS The Workers Club September 20 CORY BRANNAN The Reverence Hotel September 20 LAMB OF GOD, MESHUGGAH Festival Hall September 22 UK SUBS The Bendigo September 26 FOALS Palace Theatre September 26, 27 SWERVEDRIVER Corner Hotel September 28 RIHANNA Rod Laver Arena September 30 STEVEN WILSON Billboard October 2 DISCLOSURE October 2 Prince Bandroom THE CULT Festival Hall October 5 ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES Corner Hotel October 5, 6 BRING ME THE HORIZON Festival Hall October 9 WOLF MAIL Northcote Social Club October 10 T.I., AKON Festival Hall October 10 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL Various Venues October 11 - 27 DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT The Palace October 13 COSMO JARVIS Northcote Social Club October 15 KATCHAFIRE The Hi-Fi October 19 EVERY TIME I DIE Corner Hotel October 20 LORDE Corner Hotel October 21,22 BEYONCÉ Rod Laver Arena October 22, 23, 25, 26 CHERRYFEST November 24 Cherry Bar BEHEMOTH The Espy October 25 FALL OUT BOY Festival Hall October 26 THE CRIBS Ding Dong Lounge October 26 ATP: RELEASE THE BATS Westgate Entertainment Centre October 26 YELLOWCARD Palace Theatre October 29 LIGHTNING BOLT Corner Hotel October 30 VERONICA FALLS Northcote Social Club October 31 HARVEST November 10 Werribee Park AUSTRALASIAN WORLDWIDE MUSIC EXPO Various Venues November 14 – 17 MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK Various Venues November 15 - 24

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LEONARD COHEN Rod Laver Arena November 20, Bimbadgen Winery November 23 BLACK FLAG Palace Theatre November 22 FLEETWOOD MAC Rod Laver Arena November 26, A Day On The Green November 30 JUSTIN BIEBER Rod Laver Arena December 2, 3 PASSENGER The Palais December 4 METZ Howler December 5 MUSE Laver Arena December 6, 7 BON JOVI Etihad Stadium December 7 VAN’S WARPED TOUR TBA December 7 DEERHUNTER The Hi-Fi December 11 MAC DEMARCO Corner Hotel December 11 NILE RODGERS Billboard December 13 MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre December 13 - 15 TAYLOR SWIFT Etihad Stadium December 14 CITY AND COLOUR Sidney Myer Music Bowl December 14 FALLS FESTIVAL Lorne December 28 - January 1, Marion Bay December 29 - January 1, Byron Bay December 31 January 3 PARAMORE Sidney Myer Music Bowl January 12 BIG DAY OUT Flemington Racecourse January 24 THE NATIONAL Sidney Myer Music Bowl February 9 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AAMI Park February 15 SOUNDWAVE 2014 Flemington Racecourse February 28 BLUESFEST Byron Bay April 17 - 21

NATIONAL KIRIN J CALLINAN September 6 The Liberty Social TUMBLEWEED The Espy September 21 JINJA SAFARI The Forum September 27 THE CACTUS CHANNEL Northcote Social Club September 5, 6 THE MERCY KILLS The Espy September 6 HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY The Corner Hotel September 6 BIG SCARY The Hi-Fi September 6 CLOUD CONTROL The Forum September 6 STONEFIELD Ding Dong September 7 TONIGHT ALIVE The Hi-Fi September 11, Billboard September 13 BIGSOUND 2013 Various Venus Brisbane September 11–13 KIERAN RYAN Workers Club September 14 LANIE LANE The Toﬀ In Town September 14 THE ORBWEAVERS Northcote Social Club September 15

THE NATIONAL Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sunday February 9 DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST Various Venues September 18 - 29 PARKWAY DRIVE Palace Theatre September 21, 22 CALEXICO Athenaeum Theatre September 24, Corner Hotel September 25 THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS Northcote Social Club September 26 PAPA VS PRETTY Howler September 26 SEABELLIES Workers Club September 27 RÜFÜS Corner Hotel September 27 WAY OF THE EAGLE September 27 Ding Dong Lounge THE BASICS Northcote Social Club September 27, 28, Corner Hotel September 29 TIGERTOWN The Workers Club September 28, 29 THE PAPER KITES The Forum September 28 REGURGITATOR The Hi-Fi September 28 A SHOW FOR CASEY Simonds Statium September 29 XAVIER RUDD The Forum October 2, 3 THE HOLIDAYS Northcote Social Club October 3 TWELVE FOOT NINJA Corner Hotel October 4 THE JUNGLE GIANTS The Hi-Fi October 4, 6 LOON LAKE Howler October 11 DEEP SEA ARCADE Corner Hotel October 12 JAE LAFFER The Toﬀ In Town October 12 ADALITA Corner Hotel October 13 OWL EYES Northcote Social Club October 16 LACHY DOLEY Bar 303 October 17 WHITLEY Caravan Music Club October 17, Howler October 18 MATT CORBY Festival Hall October 18 ESKIMO JOE Ferntree Gully Hotel October 18, Forum Theatre October 19

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SPRUNG FESTIVAL Kevin Bartlett Sporting And Recreation Complex October 19 THE TIMBERS The Espy October 22 THE AMITY AFFLICTION The Palace October 22, 23 PAUL DEMPSEY Corner Hotel October 23 EMMA LOUISE Ormond Hall October 25 CREEPSHOW FESTIVAL The Espy October 26 PETE CORNELIUS Northcote Social Club October 30 BABY ANIMALS Corner Hotel October 31 DAN SULTAN Thornbury Theatre November 2 BOY & BEAR The Forum November 2, 3 VIOLENT SOHO Corner Hotel November 4 A DAY ON THE GREEN Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley November 9 JORDIE LANE Thornbury Theatre November 9, Caravan Club November 10 THE PERCH CREEK FAMILY JUGBAND Northcote Social Club November 16 QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Princess Park, Queenscliﬀ November 22 - 24 ONE ELECTRIC DAY Werribee Park November 24 NYE ON THE HILL TBA December 30 - January 1

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THE SMITH STREET BAND BY LACHLAN KANONIUK Wil Wagner, frontman of The Smith Street Band, is nursing a ginger beer as he waits for our interview in the beer garden. I’m at the bar, glancing up at the security camera in the corner of the ceiling as I order a singular pot, re-enacting in my mind the crime that occurred in the same space six days earlier. Unlike the images depicted in the noisy CCTV stills, The Old Bar is relatively quiet as the working week counts down to beer o’clock. I take a seat across from Wagner, the first signs of spring only just accommodating an outdoor setting for today’s chat. He looks young, like a stockier Ed Sheeran with his ginger scruff, belying the howling voice projected within his band’s output. A jacket partially conceals what appears to be a t-shirt emblazoned with Nirvana’s trademark blotto smiley face. However, its serif font reads “Lee Hartney Sex Drive” – an in-jokey tribute band that takes its name from The Smith Street Band’s guitarist. The inclination is to jump right in and talk about what became known as ampgate, the biggest local news story of the week, but we start off with the genesis of Don’t Fuck With Our Dreams, a tidy EP package of five cohesive tracks. “We were always going to record something,” Wagner states. “We try to put out something every year. We didn’t really have time to do a full-length due to tours. We decided to do an EP, which was cool because we were able to do something about what was happening at the time. When you do an album, it’s a collection of songs from a year, year and a half. When you do an EP, you can do five songs that were recently written, so you can capture what was going on. You don’t get to do that often.” The EP’s title and thematic elements result from an unpleasant altercation experienced while on the road touring the album Sunshine & Technology, involving Poison City label brethren The Bennies. “The whole ‘don’t fuck with our dreams’ thing came from when we played at a storage shed in Byron. This guy who wasn’t involved with the band or anything rocked up because he heard there was a band on, thinking we were Parkway Drive or something. He was quite drunk and aggressive, and ended up in an altercation with Jules from The Bennies, who got quite injured. I can’t really talk about much more because of legal stuff. During the altercation, Jules yelled at the guy ‘Don’t fuck with our dreams’. Which was, in hindsight, a poignant thing to say. It summed up what we were going through. We took it hard and struggled with it for a while, and it was quite harrowing knowing that something like that could happen at one of our shows. The reasons I wrote the song was to try and get something positive out of the experience. It strengthened our resolve to not let something like that happen again. It made us hungrier, when at first we were cancelling shows because of it. We turned a positive from that horrible fucking night,” Wagner reasons. One of the most striking aspects of Don’t Fuck With Our Dreams is its uncanny flow from track to track, Beat Magazine Page 24

a characteristic you can envision resulting from refining a larger pool of track into a concise whole. As Wagner explains, that wasn’t the case. “It was a fluke, they were the five best songs we had at the time, and they were five songs that were thematically similar. We knew what songs would bleed into each other during recording, so we had that in our mind the whole time. I was trying to capture what we were doing, the massive highs of touring Sunshine & Technology and playing these shows that were way bigger than anything we’ve ever done before. But with more people coming to the shows, there are more dickheads. It’s these massive highs, thinking that it’s everything you’ve ever wanted, then these personal lows where you’re affected by people being hurt. I guess it was important trying to capture everything that goes into touring, rather than just the whole ‘on the road, gettin’ drunk’ aspect of it all.”

“I DO FEEL LIKE ‘FEDORA GUY’ GOT A BIT OF A BAD WRAP. HE HAS A SHIT HAT, LET’S FACE IT, BUT IT WASN’T REALLY HIM WHO STOLE [THE AMP].” Even before the outpouring of support resulting from ampgate, The Smith Street Band have amassed a groundswell of adoration both at home and overseas. They’re successful, but not in the conventional fame and fortune regard. “I feel like it’s been a steady up since we’ve released the album. We don’t really think about it like that. We don’t have any major label ambitions, we’re not trying to get famous. We don’t put pictures of ourselves on the album covers and all that shit. We just want to play the best shows we can, and play them all the time. You’ve got to get used to spending that crazy, confined time with people where it’s high emotions and no sleep. That’s the process within itself

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that you have to get used to. As for the band itself, it’s gone beyond what I thought was possible. My dream of dreams when I first got started was to headline The Corner. Now we’re doing it, and I get tingles just from saying it. I still think people have got the wrong Smith Street Band and they’ve meant to book someone else. I couldn’t be more surprised, happy and flattered with how the band has gone. We’ve fucked up heaps of stuff, but we’ve thought about everything we’ve done and done it on our own terms.” Stylistically, The Smith Street Band lends itself heavily to punk, with elements of folk at times reigning supreme. “I think we’re a hip hop band,” Wagner dead pans as I ask which genre he feels more aligned with. “Honestly, that’s what I’m trying to do. I don’t listen to punk music, I just listen to hip hop. When I write, it comes out as a rap in my head. Look at me, I’m not going to be a rapper. I don’t think we’re a punk band, maybe we’re in a similar vein with our ideals. There’s some folk in there. Everyone in the band listens to different stuff. We try to get everything there.” Inevitably, talk turns to ampgate. After The Smith Street Band’s performance at Old Bar the Saturday prior, Wagner’s Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp was brazenly taken from the venue. The internet was abuzz the following Monday with amateur detectives trying to discern CCTV imagery, identifying two suspects – one of which was soon labelled “fedora guy” due to his questionable taste in head wear (though some debate the hat was in fact of the pork pie variety). Thanks in part to the assistance of fedora guy, the tale had a happy resolution. “Everyone is saying ‘Oh, I bet you’re sick of talking about ampgate.’ But I say, ‘no it was the best thing ever’,” Wagner exudes. “It was so funny, I love it still, I’m still reading back over all the comments. It was the best day on the internet. It was the best publicity stunt I’ve ever organised. People are actually asking if it was a publicity stunt, but as if I could be bothered organising that. I’ve got way too much stuff to organise to let alone orchestrate this shit. I do feel like ‘fedora guy’ got a bit of a bad wrap. He has a shit hat, let’s face it, but it wasn’t really him who stole it. He was involved, and he did the wrong thing, but in the end he was the one who returned it. A bit of the flack could have gone to the bloke who walked out with it. My dream conclusion would have been to meet the guy who stole it. I’m not angry at him – he fucked up, and he would have been really embarrassed, and it would have been a very stressful day for him. I would have loved to have resolved it by meeting him and getting a photo with him, blurring his face and not giving out his name, but just me and him holding the amp giving a thumbs up. But it didn’t end up that way, but that’s alright.”

THE SMITH STREET BAND play the sold-out Poison City Weekender at the Corner Hotel this Saturday September 7, as part of their current Australian Tour.

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THIS WEEK: ON SCREEN In conjunction with Kino Cinemas, Environmental Film Festival Melbourne returns for another year of environmental documentaries, live music and canapés. Taking place during the first fortnight of September, EFFM will see selected patron former Greens Leader Bob Brown attend the opening night and launch party hosted at basement bar, Strange Wolf. Attending the launch will also be a selection of environmentalists, academics, activists and other environmentally passionate people. Feature films this year include The Fruit Hunters, a documentary exploring the Australia’s gas industry invasion called Heritage Fight, Sand Wars, Lost Rivers, the bee disappearance epidemic More than Honey and F*ck for Forests, a film that explores if sex can save the planet. Environmental Film Festival Melbourne will be hosted across Melbourne from Thursday September 5 – Friday September 13. Tickets are available through effm.org.au.

ON STAGE Enter the Paris Underground and journey through the dark undercurrents of the city of light. Draw the curtain on a stage that holds all the intoxications of a dark seduction and moveable feast - magic, song, dance, burlesque, comedy, circus and cabaret. A blend of surprises and visual attractions of international renown. With your incredible comic host Monsieur Marveaux, witness the delights of a magic spectacular and a classic French burlesque, cabaret and variety show. With songs from the Little Sparrow of France, Edith Piaf, dancers who beckon from The Moulin Rouge, beautiful and breathtaking aerial performances, tap dancing, astounding illusions and brilliant burlesque. Gorgeous, crazy, sexy, cool, an eye to the dark side, Paris Underground opens at Red Bennies this Friday September 6.

ON DISPLAY This week, Tinning Street Gallery will host a special music exhibition entitled Songlines, a new collaboration between visual artist Kallie Turner and composer Joel Ritchie. Songlines will be an exhibition that focuses on the interconnection between visual art and musical art, honing onto the details of earth, symbology of life and the wisdom and law that are passed through these innate connections. Songlines will be exhibited at Tinning Street Gallery from Thursday September 5 – Sunday September 15.

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JUGULAR BY NICK TARAS

Written and directed by Fremantle native JJ DeCeglie, Jugular invites you into the psychotic world of Jack – fresh off the plane and into a new city, with no friends and no money. In desperation, he rents an apartment formerly housed by the main suspect in a serial murder case. Overwhelmed by insomnia, he gallivants the city streets of Melbourne where his loneliness leads him to a teenage drug addict, and his obsession with the serial killer becomes enhanced. Jack tries to retain his sanity as his world spirals into madness and violence. The film made such an impact on Melbourne Underground Film Festival director Richard Wolstencroft that he chose it to be the opening night film at this year’s festival. “I went to watch [Richard’s] documentary in Perth and we spoke and I told him my film was finished and he said, ‘Give me a look’. I sent it to him and he called me back and said, ‘Yep I like it, what about opening night?’ It was pretty great, and I’m really proud to be a part of the festival and really happy to have Jugular opening it. It’s very exciting times.” Wolstencroft is a stentorian critic of Australian cinema, particularly the funding bodies and their paradigm that extols art-house dramas and neglects genre films. He has a point, considering that the most iconic Australian films tend to be violent films such as Mad Max, Romper Stomper, Chopper and others. Despite an accomplished writing

career, including the penning of novels Damned Good and Drawing Dead amongst many others, DeCeglie himself had to find funding for Jugular through other channels. “I knew with the concept that we probably weren’t going to get funding. Plus, I find with the film industry that unless you’ve done something major, it’s difficult to get any money. I went to friends and…we made the film for only $5,000$6,000 and that covered everything. “It’s a very small production. I wrote the script in 2012, specifically for a minimal budget because I knew which places we’d be able to shoot in, and I knew we’d probably shoot everything guerrilla.”

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WHELPING BOX BY LIZA DEZFOULI

The Australian Ballet will recapture the magniﬁcence of the Romantic period this month with two classic masterpieces, La Sylphide and Paquita. Translated to ‘sylph’ (a slim, graceful woman or girl, or a class of imaginary beings whose element is air), La Sylphide details the story of a man who becomes enamoured by a sylph the night before his wedding. Deluded by desire, the man consults a deceitful witch who teaches him the downfall of obsession. Paquita is one of the many ballets created by French-Russian dancer, teacher and choreographer Marius Petipa (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker). Petipa’s work is known for its grandeur, capturing the ethereal aspect of ballet through pointe, meticulous footwork and spectacular leaps. La Sylphide and Paquita is a classical ballet bill that is currently being performed at the State Theatre until Saturday September 7.

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Lee Wilson of creative team Branch Nebula describes the experience of pushing himself physically as far as possible on stage in two ways, as both ‘uncivilising’ himself and as achieving a sort of transcendence. Whelping Box, ‘an absurd spectacle carried oﬀ with extreme physicality at close proximity’ looks at how people create themselves, become their own heroes, through the body. “How do you develop a powerful sense of self?” asks the theatre-maker. “In this world people get marginalised very easily. We develop personas: bikie, footy player, jogger...you mythologise yourself, create your own fantastic myth.” The focus is on the audience experience,” Wilson continues. “We (Wilson and co-performer Matt Prest) create a really immersive audience experience, an atmosphere; the show is happening in the moment, now, rather than in another place or time.” ‘To whelp’ is an old fashioned verb meaning for a bitch to bear a litter. “The space is a big wooden box with one row of seating, all facing in,” explains the performer. “When we go round the space, every sound is ampliﬁed – you’ll be inside the performance. Yes, you will be smelling us. We’re interested in creating things that really happen so there’s a visceral response. At one point I’m blindfolded and Matt has a shovel and is whacking it around my feet. You

get a physical reaction from the audience – they jump out of their seats. At the same time we create a sort of safety, we don’t engage with the audience directly, we don’t make eye contact because we don’t want to confront anyone. People are completely free to be voyeurs, to watch us and to watch each other as well. It creates a heightened sense for the viewer.” The two performers instruct each other to test their limits of physical and mental endurance. “It’s an incredible physical challenge,” notes Wilson. “A lot of endurance is mental; it’s a constant battle, pushing body and mind to keep going, how to negotiate danger and risk in the performance. No matter

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Having somewhat experienced the isolation of his character Jack (played by the talented Gregory Pakis who “really threw himself into the character”) when he moved to Melbourne from Fremantle, I questioned DeCeglie as to how much of the film is an autobiography, apart from the serial killer thing, hopefully. “I’ve moved to other cities before, and that isolation and urban alienation is something a lot of people can relate to. When I moved into that new apartment, I was looking around at the pool and ideas started to come to me, in terms of a man going crazy inside of a room…Jack the main character is kinda like Nicholson in The Shining – he’s a bit gone before he gets there and this room fuels his obsession. “Actually there’s a conversation that Jack has with a junkie at the start of the film which is almost a transcript with a conversation I had with this guy one day. This guy was high on heroin and he was like, ‘I’m fucked’ and I’m like, ‘Nah you look alright’ and he just started telling me his life story about how he was cheating on his girlfriend and it was bad and he should tell her. So we got on the tram and he said, ‘Come to this tram station I’ve got some teenage bitches lined up’ and I was like, ‘What?’ “So I thought, what would happen if I did go with him? That’s kinda what Jack does in the film. I wanted Jack to be complex and he was lonely so he went along with this guy and when he got there he was like, ‘Ugh I can’t sleep with this 15-year-old drug addict’ so he went home and she follows him because she thought he was kinda nice and that relationships develops further and she gets drawn into his spiralling mental state. The loneliness of being in a new town, trying to find work, a lot of people can relate to that.” Jugular will be showcased as the opening night film at this year’s Melbourne Underground Film Festival on Friday September 6 at the Revolt Artspace in Kensington. The festival runs until Saturday September 14. Check out muff.com.au for more information. how controlled it is, things can go wrong.” Wilson insists Whelping Box concerns itself with more than a display of testosterone. “The show was made with four theatre makers; two are women. We’ve been working equally. Whelping Box involves two men doing this to each other, so it will be read as being about masculinity, but we don’t focus on the masculine as such. A lot of women have seen the show and gotten a lot out of the piece, identified with it in many ways. We’re not speaking specifically to a male audience. We’re more interested in what the audience experiences rather than pushing any line.” Are there resonances with elements of sadomasochism or bondage and domination practices? “We didn’t consciously look at these things, it’s a bit obvious,” Wilson answers. “We do more than that. Something we pass through transforms into other things, transforms into other areas. There’s the suggestion that we actually come to the point where we control and affect the world. It’s godlike almost. There’s a scene called ‘The Storm’ about how much chaos we can create with just two people in a space. We were interested in Norse mythology but there’s nothing more to be said about that. This is about self -myth, asking the question ‘how do we become powerful?’” What sparked off Whelping Box? “This came together through an organic process,” answers Wilson. “Four of us originally collaborated with no director, no leader, though we always knew that only two performers would be involved. The starting point was a newspaper article, a piece of journalistic crime writing with evidence, that we didn’t want to share with the audience. The article had such striking images and narrative elements; they were beyond belief. Real life stories – you couldn’t possibly dream them up.” Where are Wilson’s moments of bliss in the performance? “Bliss shifts from moment to moment. The big relief is at the end when it finishes and I come out of it unscathed. What I love is how each moment unravels, unfolds, so the audience don’t know what’s going to happen next.”

Whelping Box will be performed at the Arts House, Meat Market from Wednesday September 4 – Sunday September 8.

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THE COMIC STRIP LOL COMEDY Peter Helliar headlines this week at LOL Comedy at The Provincial Hotel, Fitzroy on Thursday September 5. On Wednesday September 4 at The Portland Hotel in the city they also have the joke machine that is Mick Neven, while at the Local in Port Melbourne on Tuesday September 10 they also have Dave Thornton. Tickets from lolcomedy.com.au or at the door.

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LOST IN RINGWOOD Barry Dickens (Unparalleled Sorrow: Finding My Way Back From Depression) returns with his latest play Lost in Ringwood, premiering at La Mama next week. Lost in Ringwood depicts the tale of two extremely solitary women, a mother and a daughter, who loathe each other. Considered an insight into dysfunctional relationships and what founds them, Lost in Ringwood will captivate with its morbid costumes and props created by Peter Corrigan (Le Grand Macabre, Cities of Hope). Lost in Ringwood will open at La Mama Theatre on Thursday September 5 and run until Sunday September 22.

SECRET INGIETS Burrinja Gallery is currently hosting a survey exhibition of Ingiet carvings from Papua New Guinea called Secret Ingiets. Featuring over 90 rare stone carvings, Secret Ingiets will be the third largest Ingiet (also Iniet or Iniat) carving exhibition in the world. Donated for loan by wildlife photographer Neil McLeod and Harold Gallasch, the exhibition will explore the ‘black magic’ and mythology of the Tolai society in the Gazelle Peninsula in New Britian before and after WWI. It’s currently on exhibition until Sunday December 1, you can view Secret Ingiets at Burrinja Gallery, Upwey.

2013 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL The Lavazza Italian Film Festival will be returning to Melbourne in October to satiate your thirst for fine Italian drama and exquisite European landscapes. Hosted at various venues around Melbourne, the Lavazza Italian Film Festival will be open with the highly lauded drama from writer/director Paolo Sorrentino and staring Italian actor Toni Servillo, The Great Beauty. Closing the festival will be a 1972 classic, Fellini’s Roma, legendary director Federico Fellini’s tribute to Rome. This year will see Clara Ponsot, a high-demand European actress, attend the Melbourne screening of Soimo and Nicole, a drama where she plays a seductive young Frenchwoman beside Italian heart-throb, Riccardo Scarmacio. Other highlights of the festival include Balancing Act (Gli equilibristi) starring Valero Mastandrea (Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy, Things From Another World), controversial love-story Alì Blue Eyes (Ali ha gli occhi azzuri), Cannes nominated Un Certain Regard film Honey (Miele). The 2013 Lavazza Italian Film Festival will run across various Melbourne venues from Wednesday October 2 – Sunday October 27. More information and tickets can be found at italianfilmfestival.com.au.

The Heide Museum of Modern Art is known for exhibiting innovative and somewhat maverick artwork pieces; Luke Pither’s current exhibition Reverse Garden is no diﬀerent. Consisting of recycled clothes draped over rail fences and posts, Reverse Garden explores what constitutes as a garden and the preconceptions that we have of what a ‘garden’ is. Through swirling blues and murky browns, Pither visually explains how these textures, shapes and colours create our perception of a garden. Reverse Garden will be on exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art until Sunday November 17. Admission is free.

HOLA MEXICAN FILM FESTIVAL This year the Hola Mexican Film Festival will celebrate its eighth birthday, bringing their blend of Hipsanic culture and entertainment to ACMI this October. Featuring over ten films hosted over six days, the festival will open with the premiere of Nosotros Los Nobles (We Are The Nobles); Gary Alazaraki’s blockbuster film that illustrates the story of three children of an affluent father who are cut off from the family and forced to get jobs. Other film highlights include Ariel Award winner La via precos y breve de Sabina Rivas, a story about two ex-teenage lovers who stumble across each other again in adulthood, and Tlatelolco, director and writer Carlos Bolado’s tale about two students in love during the Mexican Students’ Movement which escalated to the horrific Tlatelolco massacre of 1968. The festival will be hosted at ACMI from Thursday October 24 – Tuesday October 29. Tickets and more information are available through holamexioff.com.

CRAB LAB Back on Tonight and every Wednesday at the House of Maximon on Corrs Lane, Crab Lab brings you the best stand up Australia wide for just ﬁve bucks. This week Luke McGregor headlines a huge lineup that includes Anne Edmonds, Tom Ward, Oliver Clark, Michael Williams and heaps more. Doors at 7.30pm.

TALKING PEOPLE AT NIGHT Gabriel Janover’s Talking People At Night is an onslaught of sheer, raw talent. An opportunity for people who’ve never had a crack at cracking gags on a stage. Hosted by the enigmatic Janover the night will feature comedy, intermission music and as many laughs as an Everybody Loves Raymond audio track. It goes down on Wednesday September 4 at The Empress, $5 entry.

AUSTRALIAN BRANDBENBURG ORCHESTRA 2014 SEASON To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra have organised an actionpacked program for next year. Season 2014 will commemorate when founders Paul Deyer and Bruce Applebaum decided to create an orchestra. Twentyﬁve years later, their orchestra has extended to include the Brandenburg choir and an integral part of Australian culture with their renaissance, baroque and classical inspired performances. Highlights of the season will include Bach Magnificent, a tribute to German composer Bach by the orchestra and Elena Kats-Chernin, Mozart’s Jupiter, a full Mozart bill, and Dmitry Sinovsky, a Russian baroque performance featuring Dmitry Sinovsky. To view the program for Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s 2014 season please visit brandenburg.org.au.

Public Bar Comedy is not pulling any punches this week with a fully loaded lineup. Cop this; Luke McGregor, Elbow Skin, Adam Rozenbachs, Linda Beatty, Rob Hunter plus your host Bart Freebairn. It’s on at 8.30pm at The Public Bar on Wednesday September 4. Get down.

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BOGAN BURLESQUE After a rave reception at the Burlesque Bar, Revolver will present the newest movement of burlesque, Bogan Burlesque, this September. Created by well-loved Melbourne entertainers Miss Nic and Nelli Scarlet, Bogan Burlesque will capture the classy tale of Shazza and Charmaine, two ‘besties’ from the outer suburbs of Frankston. They like VB and ﬂannelette shirts, and after watching Burlesque (2010), they now love burlesque. So much so, that they decided to hit the road with their China-shipped corsets and bedazzled uggboots. Bogan Burlesque will be performed at Revolver on Friday September 13 at 8pm.

COME BLOW YOUR HORN Melbourne theatre company Cheeky Theatre Company has announced the release of their newest production, Come Blow Your Horn. First performed on Broadway in 1961, Come Blow Your Horn is a classic musical backdropped with an expensive and slick Manhattan bachelor pad in the ‘60s. The play follows the story of bachelor Alan Baker and how he teaches his brother all the tricks of becoming a man, including how to ‘woo’ the ladies. Come Blow Your Horn will be performed at the Melbourne Town Hall from Friday September 6 – Saturday September 14.

This week Commedia Dell Parte celebrate two years of serving up the best of Melbourne comedy by going back to where it all started with a combined super show featuring Luke McGregor, Bart Freebairn, Liam Ryan, Tony Besselink, David Boyle and Lauren Bok. 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.

FIVE BOROUGHS COMEDY This Thursday UK comedy legend Jeﬀ Green headlines another cracking lineup at Five Boroughs Comedy. Plus they’ve got Ben Lomas, Steele Saunders, Aunty Donna, Laura Davis and more. It’s on Thursday September 5 at 8.30pm for only $12 at Five Boroughs (upstairs), 68 Hardware Lane in the city.

COMEDY AT SPLEEN It’s another amazing lineup at Comedy at Spleen this Monday. There’s Xavier Michelides as host, plus Bart Freebairn, Karl Chandler, the Stevenson Experience, Aunty Donna, Laura Davis, Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall and much more. It’s on this Monday September 9 at 41 Bourke St in the city at 8.30pm. It may be free, but they appreciate a good gold coin donation at the door.

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BANG! CRASH! TAP! BY LIZA DEZFOULI

Raw Dance Company is about to perform their first ‘big show’ in Melbourne, Bang! Crash! Tap!, a ‘frenzy of tap dance, hip hop and percussion’. “We’ve played Melbourne a few times; we did a show in Melbourne Fringe and we’ve performed in the Spiegeltent,” says Artistic Director and choreographer Andrew Fee. “But we’ve never done a show in a proper theatre.” Why has it taken them so long to do a big show here? “We left the homegrown side of things til the right time and the right partnership. Now feels right,” Fee explains. “We’ve been taking advantage of international opportunities.” International opportunities include tours of Singapore, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Taiwan, China, Japan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Belgium, Holland and New Zealand. Even Broadway. On Broadway, folks, not off. Local critics described their performance as ‘one of the most entertaining shows to play ever at the New Victory Theatre in New York City.’ “We’re different to every other dance company in Australia,” says Fee. Given that Raw Dance Company was formed by Fee when he was only 18, he’s not exaggerating. Raw Dance Company differ from other dance companies, too, in that they depend solely on themselves to keep afloat without grants or funding of any kind. “We are a full-profit company,” explains Fee. “My business partner and I are responsible for the money coming in and the money going out. We’re not funded so we have to make everything we do self-sufficient and viable.” Fee laughs at the notion that paying careful attention to commercial viability in a dance work interferes with artistic integrity. “Some people say you start losing the creativity of the pieces if you aim to make your work self-sufficient. We disagree with that completely. It’s an excuse.” Bang! Crash! Tap! was devised in 2008. Has the show changed much since then? “Every time we’ve toured it’s become a much stronger show,” he says.

“We’ve cut bits and pieces, workshopped parts of it, manipulated elements; different sections have been updated.” Cast members have changed since the first performances, with a notable exception: one of the drawcards of Bang! Crash! Tap! is Johnny Grant, aka Dr Rhythm, a towering talent amongst the world’s top beatboxers. “He’s charismatic. He’s different; he’s got a certain flavour. Not many other beatboxers have the capability to do what he does.” Crowd reaction to performances can determine the tone and direction of shows, Fee says. Raw responds to audiences, to what make them stomp and cheer. Some of the activities on stage in Bang! Crash! Tap! include rhythms riffed on some unusual percussion instruments: flippers, for example, basketballs and pluggers. Pluggers? “Thongs,” Fee explains. “If you call them ‘thongs’ overseas, people get the wrong idea.” The use of unexpected objects in making music is one of Fee’s favourite parts of the show. “If I were an audience member I’d like to see an artist or dancer work with different things.” Bang! Crash! Tap! features live music throughout, a bit of funk, a bit of techno and a bit of Latin, in keeping with the mashed-up nature of the show. “Everything’s original,” says Fee. “It’s all created and composed by the company.” The biggest challenge for the artistic director and choreographer is keeping the show fresh and entertaining. “Everything

“IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT PERFORMING. WATCHING AN AUDIENCE RECEIVE THINGS WELL, THINGS YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH, DANCERS YOU’VE TRAINED, YOU’RE STILL GIVING WHAT YOU LOVE DOING TO AN AUDIENCE.”

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centres around rhythm. We utilise different props, create different perspectives of rhythm. We do just enough drums, just enough beatbox, just enough tap, just enough hip hop, with different artists showcasing their styles, to create a natural flow.” Will we see Fee on stage? “Yes, but not all the time.” He reckons he’ll pull back from performing over the next couple of years. “I’m becoming a bit too old,” he says. However, Fee describes the experience of watching dancers he’s taught himself as ‘liberating.’ “It’s not always about performing. Watching an audience receive things well, things you’ve been involved with, dancers you’ve trained, you’re still giving what you love doing to an audience. It’s also about identifying when to let other people have a go.” Visions for Raw’s future include world domination, it seems, starting with the Sydney Opera House all going according to plan, but the company will always call Australia home. “We’re based in Brisbane,” Fee notes. “We have our warehouse there, our rehearsal space and our full-time teaching programme. We’re keen on growing that programme and establish more

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relationships with agents and buyers so we develop leeway to tour, to increase the number of international appearances.” As well as box office, Raw’s revenue comes from performing corporate events and teaching is a ‘massive’ part of the business. “Our Certificate IV is really popular,” Fee notes. ”We’re not like an IT company, we’re not rolling around in Porsches or anything, but we manage to keep our heads above water.” As a result of Bang! Crash! Tap!, Raw Dance Company aim to consolidate their partnership with The Arts Centre and bring a show to Melbourne every couple of years. From a little boy entranced and inspired by watching Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly on television, Andrew Fee has come far. To those who dream, make it happen, he advises: “Get off your butt. The reality is, you’re a reflection of your actions, of your own efforts.” Bang! Crash! Tap! will be performed at The Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio from Wednesday September 11 until Saturday September 14.

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I’M YOUR MAN BY LIZA DEZFOULI

“I enjoy the sight of a nervous middle-class woman sitting next to a big burly indigenous boxer, laughing at the same things,” says theatre-maker Roslyn Oades. When does this happen? By offering fighting men their own stories, Oades gets boxers into the theatre. Her show I’m Your Man is a ‘performance/sound documentary’ about the boxing hero’s journey. “Boxing is highly theatrical,” says Oades. “The only certainty is that eventually you’ll lose, no matter how good you become.” Oades hung out in boxing gyms and male dressing rooms for 18 months to create I’m Your Man – ‘a sweaty, energy-fuelled study of a contemporary masculine drama.’ She describes a boxing gym as a ‘place of dreaming.’ “I fell in love with the space,” she says. “The boxers are so disciplined; to see athletes honing their craft – it’s a beautiful thing to watch. There are beautiful relationships between men; some are mentors, some have been in gaol, they come from different backgrounds, they’re different ages. “I’m Your Man is the third part of a trilogy,” she explains. “After looking at the social and political, I wanted to look at the literal physical aspects of courage. We followed a local hero, Billy ‘the Kid’ Dib, a young boxer on his quest for the World Title belt. He wore a mike belt and we captured the moments of action.” Sport is theatre, thinks Oades. “Melbourne knows that more than any other city,” Oades observes. “I’ve been here three years and am surprised at the number of artists who embrace sport.” It’s so different in Sydney – there it’s a great divide.” The actual words of the boxers themselves form the text of the show. “I have an unusual technique I call ‘headphone verbatim’. The actor is speaking the exact words of the interview – every word is

real. The sweat is real. There’s a lot of authenticity in the work. I was the one doing the interviewing and the audience experiences it as if they were me. Sometimes I was flirted with in the way that the hyper- masculine sort of man can relate to women; I wanted that reproduced.” The actors aren’t a physical match to the characters they’re playing, Oades says. “We’re playing around with gender and age. A woman plays one of the characters but her vocal style is that of a man. It’s not parodied as a hyper-male in a female body; you imagine the original man. Because the original voices have such fidelity the audience works out early that what they’re seeing might not be true. You can’t trust what you’re seeing but you can trust what you’re hearing.” Did Oades experience scepticism from the men she interviewed or worse, hostility? “Through this I have met the most generous-hearted people of my life,” she answers. “I learnt how generous and vulnerable these warriors were.” Did she feel safe around men who have chosen violence as a way of life? “I wasn’t scared. I was respected by the boxers. I did get nervous at the World Title Fight – people were throwing garbage cans around, fire hydrants, there was such a level of adrenaline and there was little old me with my tape

“THERE’S A YOUNG AFRICAN BOXER, AN ORPHAN FROM NIGERIA. HE CAME TO AUSTRALIA TO COMPETE, HIS MOTIVATION FOR FIGHTING IS TO RAISE THE FUNDS TO BRING HIS LITTLE BROTHERS OVER FROM LAGOS. WHAT’S A FEW BRAIN CELLS IF YOU’RE SAVING YOUR FAMILY?”

Being a boxer is an opportunity to change your life, obtain respect.” Was it difficult to gain the men’s trust? “The psychology around being a boxer involves fearless self talk, the rhetoric of ‘I’m the best’. So I was developing trust in terms of men who were still fighting; I had to get them to talk about their fears, to get behind the layers of what boxers go through. Older ex-boxers like Tony Mundine were happy to talk. They love talking about their careers. They trusted me. People love to be really listened to. When they’re talking about what they love they forget the tape recorder. The challenge was in explaining why I was there. It’s an unusual piece of theatre. I had to be transparent but it was difficult to explain the work. When Billy Dib finally saw it he said ‘I thought you were making a documentary’, even though he’d never seen me with a camera.”

recorder. But through boxing, men with any sort of violent tendencies or anger management issues, it gets filtered in a positive form. At this level of professional boxing it’s a disciplined world. I don’t think you could be safer. It’s people who don’t have a channel for it who are dangerous. It’s interesting being a woman in this situation; there are a lot of advantages – you get very different responses than if you were a man asking the questions. With boxers their job is to knock their opponent out so there is a violent motivation. As to the ethics of boxing, as an artist I didn’t want to go beyond story telling. We are witnessing – what the audience will experience is up to them, the audience can take their own interpretations, make their own judgements. I’m Your Man is a documentary about courage and fearlessness. There’s a lot of disadvantage in the history of boxing. Look at boxing and it contains the history of disadvantage in our society. Indigenous boxers, like Lionel Rose. There’s a young African boxer, an orphan from Nigeria. He came to Australia to compete, his motivation for fighting is to raise the funds to bring his little brothers over from Lagos. What’s a few brain cells if you’re saving your family?

I’m Your Man will be performed at the Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall from Wednesday September 4 – Sunday September 8.

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THE BUNJILAKA NGARGEE FIRST PEOPLES FESTIVAL BY LIZA DEZFOULI

John Patten is a proud man. The Project Manager for the Bunjilaka Ngargee First Peoples Festival at the Melbourne Museum will soon see several years of work come together in a celebration of the indigenous communities of Victoria on Saturday September 7. “There’s a really great vibe around the opening,” he says. “From my own point of view, I’m really excited about the day, especially the way the public is being invited in.” The First Peoples day opens the Bunjilaka permanent exhibition at the museum, a unique museum experience based around indigenous voice. Artists on the day include some outstanding Aboriginal performers: Archie Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Yung Warriors, Dave Arden, Maza Sisters, Deline Briscoe, Benny Walker; as well as dance performers Dardee Balagamdail, Gindan Jalbu, Snakey Ellis dance group, Palanu dance group and Jindi Warabuk. A Yorta Yorta/Bunjalung man himself, Patten is thrilled to be part of something that was created in close consultation with community. “I get to do the fun stuff, programming for the opening of the Festival and the educational part of the exhibition,” he says. “Each and every area of Victoria is represented, from Swan Hill to the upper Murray, people came from all across the state and really helped to flesh it out. Every three to four weeks we’d get a group of community members together, young and old, to act as our brains trust in shaping the exhibition.” In fact, Patten describes the exhibition as ‘Koori curated’. “Previous exhibitions have been shaped by curators. This time around, it’s by Koori curation.” The logistics of pulling such an extensive exhibition together seem huge. How did the Museum find the right people to talk to? “We’re lucky in that Victoria is a small state and Aboriginal people are a tight-knit community,” Patten says. “Everyone knows everyone. It began through a series of consultations. I’ve been involved for two and a half years and the process started even before then. We’ve had such a big lead in; we’ve all had many ideas about how we’d like to kick things off, how to welcome the public. We’re all passionate about finding the right balance.” Many stories want telling, Patten notes, especially concerning the diversity of Aboriginal groups in our state. “A natural element of the exhibition is putting Victoria in context, showing how unique Victorian cultures are compared with other indigenous communities. Every different Koori group is a different culture.” As well as sharing stories, histories and knowledge of communities, in the Deep Listening Space individual voices, from people

of all ages, speak to the experience of being Koori. “The community felt we wanted people to hear stories about us, about identity,” Patten elaborates. “What does being a Koori person mean?” Along with the Deep Listening Space, Creation Cinema offers a ‘visually stunning, immersive light and sound experience transporting visitors to the time of Creation through the story of Bunjil, and a personal virtual visitors guide to the exhibition, the Messenger. Some of the best fun will be had by the Boorais (children), who will not only be enjoying the dance and music but also watching animations about traditional Koori toys and making their own bullroarers, playthings also used as alarms in case of impending threat and to warn women off encroaching on ceremonial men’s business. Bunjilaka comes from the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung word ‘Bunjil’. ‘Bunjil’ is a wedge-tailed eagle and, for most of Victoria’s Aboriginal language groups, a Creation Ancestor. ‘Aka’ means land or place. Bunjilaka comprises an entirely new approach to museum exhibition where history, ancient and modern, and current lived experience form an immersive cultural sharing. Patten describes the exhibition as being ‘deeply representative’ of Victoria’s various Aboriginal cultures, old and new: the exhibition includes, for example, commissions from living Koori artists. Elements of more recent Koori history are especially meaningful to Patten along with many other indigenous Victorians, namely stories and photographs from the Coranderrk community, they of the Government enquiry into the management of the mission in 1881 when a delegation from the community walked the sixty miles from Healesville to Spring St to present their grievances to the State government. “My great-grandfather was taken to Coranderrk as a four-year-old,” says Patten. ”So many people in Victoria have a connection with Coranderrk; it was a melting pot of many different groups. There’s a collection of photographs on the walls,” Patten continues. “People From The 1860s, a story about Mount William which is named for William Barak who was the last custodian of Coranderrk. There’s a story speaking about

men’s business in relation to a painting Barka produced. A man had taken some greenstone without permission to make an axe. The painting shows a group of diﬀerent men meeting to determine his punishment.” The Coranderrk memories are placed in the section pertaining to mission life in Victoria. As a body of knowledge for Koori people to engage with in a culturally appropriate environment, the

First Peoples collection has a special home - its ‘keeping place’ - at the Melbourne Museum, the ﬁrst point of call for anyone wishing to learn more about Aboriginal Victoria. The Bunjilaka Ngargee First Peoples Festival takes place on Saturday September 7 at the Melbourne Museum.

TOP OF THE LAKE BY LACHLAN KANONIUK

Set in the natural splendour of New Zealand’s South Island, six-part mini-series Top Of The Lake tells the story of Detective Robin Griffin, visiting her hometown as an outsider after relocating to Sydney, as she investigates the pregnancy and subsequent disappearance of 12-year-old Tui. Concurrent to the crime’s investigation, Griffin unearths parallels of innocence lost within her own history. Mysteries deepen as we discover that the idyllic setting provides a veneer for the close-knit community’s unpleasant, ambiguous, or plain ruthless characters. Unlike seasonal serial television dramas, Top Of The Lake is definitively self-contained within its six episodes. The result is a cohesive, satisfying whole, the result of Academy Award-winning director Jane Campion reuniting with writer Gerard Lee – marking the first time the two have worked together in 17 years. “It’s Jane’s original inspiration, for most of it anyway,” Lee says on the project’s genesis. “She got the idea while walking by the lake that features in the show. She has a hut just near there. She had spare mind space I guess, and a lot of ideas tumbled into her head at the same moment, as they tend to do. Then you spend the next three years feeling them out. That’s sort of how it happened. Her daughter at that stage was 12, so I think it had to do with that mothers’ fear of what could happen to your daughter.” Despite the long break in their writing partnership, the teamup proved to be as fruitful as ever. “We were at film school for four and a half years. We practiced dialogue a lot. We made a few shorts together, then wrote Sweetie, her first feature film together. So we’ve had years of occupying a similar imaginative space. When she offered me the chance to work on [Top Of The Lake I thought we could enter that space and see where the characters took us. It was just a few years of hanging around in her office, pretending to be different people that we thought of and imagining what their emotional life would be like. Then we’d role play the dialogue. A lot of the guys in there are from an island where I used to live, Russell Island near Brisbane. A sort of island of broken men, single dads, criminals, ex-cons, drug addicts. I found it to be an interesting place to live and I got to know a few of those guys well. When I talked to Jane about them she seemed to be pretty interested. That’s where some of the male characters come from, she brought the women’s camp in,” Lee states, referencing the dichotomy of matriarchy and patriarchy present within the text. “What do I admire about Jane Campion? We’re pretty competitive, mate,” Lee laughs while echoing my question. “I’m bitter and resentful that she’s a lot more famous than me. Of course I do admire her, it’s like sibling rivalry now. I’ve got a lot of respect and admiration for her, but it’s almost beyond my critical faculty. It’s too close to me, I can’t step back from it. When I try and think about it, it’s Beat Magazine Page 34

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that she can zero in on the genuine human state. I don’t know how, but she can. She can see the bare conditions as they are for somebody. I like to think that I can do it, but I don’t think that I can. Not like her, anyway. I think it’s a New Zealand thing, it comes from being in the cold. I think what she admires about my world, she says I’m good at writing dialogue. But that’s just an expression of the place I can go with a character. I think she likes the humour I can bring along, this bizarreness, just another point of view. But they’re both points of view we can get into within the same world, and we can’t really do it by ourselves. When we’re writing on our own it’s not the same. It’s like a chemical reaction that goes on, and we’re not always happy about it either.” The past few decades have seen a prevalence of subversive takes on the detective form. Top Of The Lake’s adherence to the rules of the genre is, strangely enough, subversive in itself within the context of contemporary narratives. It’s a quality that Lee had to battle for. “That was one of the big struggles. A lot of people think that our story is a subversive detective story. But it’s not, well in most ways it’s not. It’s a very classical, standard one. That’s the side I always take, finding what is the traditional way of telling the story. So we have the crime at the start, the solution at the end, for instance. I was terrified Jane would want to do something where there was no solution at the end. I sketched out the story as it would be traditionally told, like an Edgar Allen Poe story. But I didn’t tell her about it, because I knew as soon as she saw what she’d call a clichéd storyline she’d do her best to destroy it.” The production and funding for a talent-rich project like Top Of The Lake is indicative of television’s current facilitation of creative freedom, achieving a quality that often goes beyond what current cinema offers. “It’s a golden time. It’s like the 1890’s for the English novel,” Lee compares. “There are going to be a lot of big stories coming out, and I think it’s only just started.” Top Of The Lake is available on DVD and BluRay now.

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on tour MACHINE GUN KELLY [USA] Thursday September 5, The Hi-Fi JOHN “00” FLEMING [UK] Friday September 6, Prince Bandroom MO KOLOURS [UK] Saturday September 7, Revolver Upstairs MARCOS CABRAL [USA] Friday September 13, Mercat Basement TERRY FRANCIS [UK] Friday September 13, OneSixOne ZOMBY [UK] Friday September 13, The Liberty Social GHOSTPOET [UK] Saturday September 14, Corner Hotel R.A THE RUGGED MAN [USA] Thursday September 19, The Espy HERNAN CATTANEO [ARG] Friday September 20, Prince Bandroom KENNY LARKIN [USA], STIMMING [GER] Friday September 20, Brown Alley SNAKEHIPS [UK] Friday September 20, The Liberty Social ERIC CLOUTIER [GER] Friday September 20, Mercat Basement DJ FRICTION [UK] Saturday September 21, Brown Alley RUDIMENTAL [UK] Saturday September 21, Festival Hall ROBERT HOOD [USA] Saturday September 21, The Liberty Social PETER VAN HOESEN [BEL] Friday September 27, New Guernica ANTHONY NAPLES [USA] Friday September 27, Boney LAUREL HALO [USA], OBJEKT [GER] Saturday September 28, The Liberty Social TALIB KWELI [USA], HOMEBOY SANDMAN [USA] Thursday October 3, The Hi-Fi HUNTER/GAME [ITA] Friday October 4, New Guernica SANDER VAN DOORN [NED] Friday October 4, The Palace LISTEN OUT: DISCLOSURE [UK], TNGHT [UK], AZEALIA BANKS [USA] + MORE Saturday October 5, Observatory Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens ROGERSEVENTYTWO [NED] Saturday October 5, Brown Alley SHIFTED & SIGHA [UK] Friday October 11, Mercat Basement MICKEY AVALON [USA] Friday October 18, Corner Hotel PORTER ROBINSON [USA] Sunday October 20, Billboard BOOKA SHADE [GER] Thursday October 24, Prince Bandroom BEN SIMS [UK] Friday October 25, Brown Alley CHOPSTICK & JOHNJON [GER] Sunday November 3, Revolver Upstairs AME [GER], MATTHIAS TANZMANN [GER] Sunday November 3, Brown Alley SALT N PEPA [USA] Saturday November 16, Palais Theatre FINNEBASSEN [NOR] Sunday November 17, Revolver Upstairs PANTHA DU PRINCE [GER] Monday November 18, Melbourne Recital Centre STRAWBERRY FIELDS: CARL CRAIG [USA], MOODYMANN [USA] Friday November 22 - Sunday November 24, TBA NOSAJ THING [USA], JONWAYNE [USA] Saturday November 23, Melbourne Music Week Hub Birrarung Marr 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 MIDLAND [UK] Sunday December 22, Revolver Upstairs 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

john ‘00’ ﬂeming wo rd s / rk

You don’t really get much more successful than John double-0. Nor do you get much more humble and respectful. In this job you’re often treated as just a number; but John elicits a certain downto-earth nature that is rare in a superstar DJ. “I’m just as busy as ever,” chimes John. “Actually, apart from spending as much time as I can in the studio, I’m actually spending most of my time in an aircraft at 35,000 feet. I often sit in the studio and try to figure out how to add an extra six hours to each day so I can get more stuff done. It seems to be getting harder fighting for time while touring, producing and also recovering from those long flights.” So after all these years, home is still the UK, despite all its failings (mostly the weather). “To be honest, the scene here isn’t in a healthy place right now,” he admits. “We used to be world class and leaders in the electronic music scene with every town and city having a plethora of events. Today, most of the big brands you know are struggling to sustain one off events, and when they do this they head for the usual guests. There is a glimmer of hope though, as I’m seeing many new underground nights appearing along with the stalwarts Fabric and Ministry holding on to weekly nights.” Musically speaking in 2013, Fleming rightfully refuses to accept his tag as a student of the trance movement. “I’m not one to jump onto musical fads,” he explains. “Nor do I want to be a chameleon DJ and adjust my sound to ensure I’ll always be on the main stage and have a pocket full of dollars. I’d rather hang up my headphones than play this game. I just play music that I believe in and this is what has kept me in love with being a DJ. There are always good things going on in any scene; musically, there is far too much to mention. I don’t just play the tracks that are currently popular; I’m a traditional DJ that still spends hours hunting for music and constantly finding interesting artists, labels and B sides.”

news

What a guy. in a few weeks called Beast from the East - a nice, dark, headsdown track aimed squarely at the dance floor. I’ve also got some bangers lined up for the later part of the year, as well as a single with Airwave, which should be a surprise.”

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Last week I saw a Dodge Nitro with the license plate ‘AAC 256’. How can someone have that bad taste in both cars and audio file formats.

Pantha du Prince

tour rumours

Long term friends and collaborators, Shifted and Sigha have launched a new series of events showcasing the sound surrounding their Our Circula Sound and Avian imprints and they’re bringing it down to our shores. Both producers and their labels have risen to prominence over the last few years, helping to spearhead the newly resurgent UK techno scene. The series of parties promises to fuse their more esoteric influences with the pitch black techno they have become known for. Individually they are enigmatic figures who have pioneered their own inimitable brands of techno but together they are on a whole different level. Head down to Mercat Basement on Friday October 11.

Marcel Vogel, Adana Twins, Kolombo, Shed, Moderat, Psychemagik, Smallpeople, Dave Clarke, Skudge, Roman Flügel, Jam City, Silicone Soul

ﬁnnebassen

Summer Series have added Finnebassen to its already impressive roster and he’ll be landing in Melbourne in November. Finnebassen’s musical journey has been an interesting one. Once a genre-hopping teenager, Finnebassen is now well settled into his own inimitable style of house. Although he has been producing music and playing gigs in his hometown of Oslo for a long time, 2012 finally saw the first attacks of Finnebassen on the worldwide electronic music scene, in both performance and production. 2013 has been tour heavy for the 24-year-old and with his visit down under, his international reach grows wider every day. Make sure to head down to Revolver on Sunday November 17.

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The label JOOF Recordings is going well for the Brit too – outstanding in fact. “Fans of the label know we don’t really have any genre rules, we simply offer DJ’s the appropriate tools for their set. May it be dark, hard, melodic or driving techno - the only rules we have in place are around strict quality control. And that keeps me very busy. Other than that, I’m putting together a music conference that will be held in Brighton UK in April 2014. While all other conferences are focusing on events to showcase their artists, our main goal is education and giving the next generation the tools and knowledge to forge a career in this music industry something I feel that has been neglected. We’ll be doing this under one roof, where everyone can rub shoulders with established DJ’s, producers, labels and get hands experience with manufactures to assist them in their difficult choices.” Finally, he is most chuffed about being invited back to play in Australia shortly. “I have to say I’m really looking forward to this one in particular. I’ve got five hours at each show, so this gives me time to delve into my whole music collection and express myself musically. I’ll be going through a whole range of styles including some very special moments as I look back in time. As with the past two JOOF Editions tours in Australia, they have been packed full of energy with the most wonderful crowds ever - people sharing the same love of music. And for those that have to use genre tags that get stigmatized with certain artists, no I’m not a psyrance DJ, come and enjoy an evening with no musical rules. Spread the word and make these parties the best ever yet.”

John ‘00’ Fleming hits the Prince Bandroom on Friday September 6. soundcloud.com/john00fleming

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oﬀ the record w i t h

Indeed, he admits that he is a DJ first - and as such, he has always focused his attention on this whilst learning the art of producing. Recently then, after almost 20 years behind a mixing desk, he delivered his debut artist album at what he thought was the right time. “The way I see it, singles are a reflection of the artists’ regular style – music that they are known and loved for. Albums on the other hand, are a place for artists to express themselves musically. That’s the approach I took and wanted people to hear my passion for making music. Otherwise, I’ve got a new single coming out

gorgon city

Gorgon City are polished, powerful and party-minded and it’s already caught the ears of tastemakers like Diplo, DJ T, Annie Mac and Mistajam. Inspired by the endless groove possibilities when house, garage and bass music go toe-totoe, Gorgon City’s distinctive sound is a logical development of the duo’s individual work as RackNRuin and Foamo. Make sure to head down to Revolver on Saturday September 21.

ben sims

From early formative days earning his stripes spinning hip hop, house and rave on pirate radio, and at parties around Essex and East London, through the ‘90s as an ever more in demand DJ, and on into the new millennium as a label boss, producer and internationally recognised techno legend in his own right, Ben Sims has spent all his conscious life exploring all facets of underground dance music. Despite his veteran status in the scene, Sims has always been keen to evolve. Catch a legend on Friday October 25 at Brown Alley.

melbourne music week

Melbourne Music Week have dropped their first round announcement for the 2013 event, and goddamn it is something special. The Melbourne Recital Centre will host a one-off performance from the internationally acclaimed collaboration between Pantha du Prince and The Bell Laboratory. Pantha du Prince will bring a mesmerising symphony of electronics, percussion and bells. Presented in association with the Goethe Institut, this remarkable show will also feature a support performance by German producer Oval, widely regarded as the godfather of glitch. All featuring are Nosaj Thing, Jonwayne and a Modular presents evening with Canyons, Daniel Boyd, Roland Tings, Standish/Carlyon, Andras Fox, Shining Bird and Club Mod DJs. Melbourne Music Week 2013 will run from Friday November 15 - Sunday November 24 all around Melbourne. Visit beat.com.au for the full lineup so far.

midland

Midland made his 2010 debut alongside long-time friend Pearson Sound with the anthemic Your Words Matter, a track that would go on to be placed in DJ Mag’s 100 Most Important House Records feature. Since then he has gone on to release tracks on Aus Music, She Works and Phonica as well as a bunch of remixes for the likes of Julio Bashmore and The 2 Bears. Cementing his reputation as an impeccable producer was only followed by him blowing away crowds with his dj sets. Renowned for his surprising diversity behind the decks, Midland has found himself playing alongside Joy Orbison and Ben UFU as well is Marcel Dettmann, Four Tet and Will Saul. It’s happening at Revolver on Sunday December 22.

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anthony naples

Crowned King of the Mister Saturday Night label, Anthony Naples’ Mad Disrespect EP was the inaugural release for the label and gained the New York producer strong support from Four Tet. He later went on to remix 128 Harps at Four Tet’s request and from there his blistered-deep-chord productions have found a home on the infamous Will Bankhead’s The Trilogy Tapes, Rubadub records and a follow up on his spiritual home; Mister Saturday Night. Catch one of New York’s freshest as he plays Jung & Dumb opening party at Boney on Friday September 27.

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boris brejcha word s / rk

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Living in Frankenthal near Frankfurt for the last 15 years, Boris Brejcha is a product of the global phenomenon in electronic music. Musically, Boris came from an instrumental base playing drums and keyboard as a youngster. “For me, it was important to have an instrumental base,” he chimes. And years on, he is a producer, DJ and bona-fide all ‘round upbeat guy. “I think the drums and keyboard are two of the most important tools for producing electronic music nowadays,” he says. “The focus on a cool and groovy beat and nice melody – it has helped me tremendously. If I have an idea in mind, I can arrange, mix and master a song in a day. Then it is completely finished and in the box. I have to say, it is not a must, but I would recommend new artists learn an instrument for this reason – it helps!” And that momentum from childhood has of course transferred into the studio in adulthood. Now having produced prolifically over the years, he remains committed to the cause and enjoys delivering new output, especially when it bends the rules. “I have been involved with Autist and Harthouse Records from the start,” he explains. “It was in the beginning that Autist liked my music when I got into the business. Six months later, I went to Harthouse, mainly because of my love of vinyl, where Autist Records only published digitally.” From there, he created a second project titled ANNA and published a number of singles and remixes until 2008 however wrapped the project up to focus more closely on material published in his own name. In 2013, the lad is also planning on creating his own label, but suggests that before that, he has a few plans with the Harthouse imprint. “We will release another EP in the next two to three weeks; and towards the end of the year I will publish my next and fourth studio album.” No less, hoping to make it particularly special, the album will be released as a double CD compilation, with the first mix comprising dance floor oriented material, with the second being calmer, more experimental. “This idea came up because of my very successful DJ mix, which I published at the end of 2012 on Soundcloud,” he says. “Some of the songs from this mix will be on the second part of the album. The name of the album is also already decided too – it will be called Feuerfalter. For it, we will prepare a number of exclusive packages and they will come with a lot of extras.” With its release, he continues down the path of being a DJ who is intent on playing a lot of his own material. “I have always played my

own tracks,” he adds. “The nice thing about my music is that I do not just produce in one line. I produce out of feeling – and accordingly, my DJ sets explore many different genres. But in terms of the style and the sound, everything revolves around my own personal style.” For this reason – and regardless of genre – he is a positive purveyor for the electronic music scene generally. “It is constantly good over here,” he chimes. “In fact both in Germany as well as worldwide. The genre of house and deep house is currently the most popular - but there are also all of the other genres of electronic music that are being well represented. There will always be one genre more popular than another. For me anyway, the scene is going very well in the techno area - especially in countries like Holland, Denmark, France, Brazil and Russia, but it is very well represented around the world. Finally, we talk briefly about the evolution of his music over the years – initially from minimal to techno more recently – and he claims his direction moves with the times. “Techno has always been a big part of my music; even though I didn’t specifically assign myself to a genre, I decided to create my own, calling it high-tech minimal. I think it was mainly because I have never wanted to be stuck within the one genre; I really like to mix things up without any limitations.” Outside of music, the man doesn’t mind a little football, table tennis and swimming - even a bit of computer design work. Admitting that he enjoys a well-rounded life outside of music, he claims external pursuits are incredibly important and creatively stimulating. “Working not-too-hard keeps your focus fresh,” he says. Which is probably why he is chuffed about being invited to play at the forthcoming Earthcore festival. “It is my first time and I’m pretty excited. I always say that if you go to a performance of Boris Brejcha it is always good fun because I play always a good mix of released and unreleased tracks.” And you can’t ask for much more than that?

strike Boris Brejcha plays at the Earthcore 20th Anniversary alongside Ace Ventura, Perfect Stranger and more, which takes place from Friday November 29 - Sunday December 1 at a yet to be disclosed location in country Victoria. soundcloud.com/boris-brejcha

claptone word s / to m k i t s o n

kazbar

The masked, crusading beatmaker that is Claptone hits Melbourne next weekend with the intention of bringing people to the far corners of the emotional spectrum through his unique sounds. The mysterious German producer who released the critically acclaimed Cream last year on Berlin based label Exploited is instantly recognisable with his golden bird-like mask. He’s been imprinting his blend of house influenced and bass heavy music in clubs and on stages globally with the aim to have a significant impact on the listening and dancing experience of people who come to his shows. “I love to make the people curious, scared, excited, amused, anxious, euphoric, sad and happy,” he says. “I don’t produce dance music, I create sound. Sound that reaches into your soul and touches your body.” Claptone has a deep and spiritual take on music, saying he exists to express himself through sound and a unique performance experience. “I exist because I express myself; I can not be otherwise,” he says. “There is so much sonic unrest in me, which needs manifestation, and as long as I am, I must communicate through sound so there will be Claptone.” Giving little away on the contents of his upcoming set at Revolver, Claptone says you have to listen closely to his music in order to get an understanding of the man and the driving force behind him. “If you listen very closely to the sound of Claptone you might get a glimpse into my whole universe full of secrets,” he says. “Let those secrets thrill you, allow them to fascinate you and enjoy the excitement they create within you, but accept them as what they are: secrets!” Asked why he doesn’t show his face while performing, he

philosophically describes wearing a mask as a common thing we all do in life’s different roles. “All people take in interaction with others on a daily basis; a lot of different roles. One could describe these roles as masks,” he says. “It is a tangible outward identity description, yet also identity.” Claptone explains that his success has come from his soul, as he is honoured to play music that brings out a physical and emotional response in his audience. “My biggest influence is certainly the soul, for the soul is always the main ingredient in the sonic soup,” he says. “But Claptone is also a creation of the people; only those who come to my gigs and listen to my music make me Claptone.” “Music casts a spell upon people, evoking their emotional response in many ways. It is a great honour to be able to touch people with my music and very rewarding to see them being swept away by the love and heartache, the ecstasy and melancholy that I bring onto them.” Every show he plays is enjoyable and fulfilling he says, with each set taking on its own ‘special energy.’ “Of course Warung in Brazil, Revolver in Melbourne, Creamfields in the UK or Watergate in Berlin are amazing, but I had great nights in Romania, Beirut, Montreal, Shanghai, Bordeaux, you name it,” he says. “But I dare say that almost every Claptone night is memorable for everybody involved.” It all goes down on Sunday September 15 at Revolver Upstairs. soundcloud.com/claptone

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workshop

club guide wednesday september 4 COQ ROQ - FEAT: AGENT 86 + DJS LADY NOIR + JOYBOT + KITI + MR THOM Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm. COSMIC PIZZA - FEAT: NHJ Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm DADA LIFE Billboard, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. DUBSTEP GRIME DRUM & BASS - FEAT: DJ BADDUMS + DJ CARMEX Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. HALFWAYS Workshop, Melbourne. 8:00pm. HOODRAPZ - FEAT: WEDNESDAY Workshop, Melbourne. 7:00pm. LOST & FOUND - FEAT: DJ SPIDEY + DJ RUBY FROST Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm. MO’ SOUL - FEAT: DJ VINCE PEACH & MISS GOLDIE Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. NEW GUERNICA WEDNESDAYS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. SOUL ARMY Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THE DINNER SET Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm.

thursday september 5 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 Chi Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. DJ KRONIC + MS BUTT Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. DO DROP IN - FEAT: DJ KITI + DJ LADY NOIR The Carlton Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. DON’T THINK I’M ALIVE THURSDAYS The Vineyard, St Kilda. 7:00pm. 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. NEW GUERNICA THURSDAYS - FEAT: CONDUCTORS + JAMES KANE + NEGATIV MAGICK + NU BALANCE + POST PERCY New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. RADIONICA Workshop, Melbourne. 8:00pm. THE RITZ THURSDAYS - FEAT: NARI & MILANI + CARRICK DALTON & SAM COHEN + CAUC-ASIAN DJ’S + ED WILKS + JOSHUA GILILAND + KEN WALKER + LUCILLE CROFT + MAX KRUSE + TIM LIGHT + ZACK ROSE Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:00pm. $20. TIGER FUNK LIVE - FEAT: DJ MOONSHINE Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. TROCADERO Match Bar & Grill, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

friday september 6 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. CRUCIAL SOCIAL ACADEMY - FEAT: DJ A13 + DJ JELLYFISHWORKSHOP, MELBOURNE. 8:00PM. discotheque - feat: elana musto + greg sara + scott t MATCH BAR & GRILL, MELBOURNE CBD. 7:00PM. FRIDAY NIGHT COMMERCIAL HOUSE DJS - FEAT: HIJACK + LIVNBEYNG + MAGIC HOUSE Veludo Bar & Restaurant, St Kilda. 8:30pm. I LOVE OLD SCHOOL - FEAT: SHAGGZ & PUPPET + DJ TEY + MERV MAC Red Bennies, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $10. JUICY - FEAT: CHAIRMAIN MEOW + COBURG MARKET + MR. FOX + TIGERFUNK + WHO Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. MEET YOUR MATES FRIDAYS Libation, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. MIDNIGHT MIDNIGHT New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. MR VEGAS Prince Bandroom, St Kilda. 8:00pm. PANORAMA - FEAT: DJS MATT RAD + MR GEORGE + PHATO A MANO + TOM MEAGHER Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:00pm. POPROCKS - FEAT: DR PHIL SMITH Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. REMEMBER ME The Motel, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. RETRO SEXUAL One Twenty Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. REVOLVER FRIDAYS (ANTARCTICA REMIX LAUNCH) - FEAT: DJ LEWIE DAY + DJ MIKE CALLANDER + DJ ALEX THOMAS + DJ KATIE DROVER + DJ WHO Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. SATURDAY MORNING - FEAT: DJ SUNSHINE + DJ BUTTERS + DJ HEY SAM Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00am. SHUFFLE FRIDAY NIGHTS Bridie O’reilly’s Brunswick, Brunswick. 10:00pm. SVELT + BISCOTTI + MANGELWURZEL 303, Northcote. 8:30pm. $10. THE FOX FRIDAYS Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. UPTOWN GROOVE Order Of Melbourne, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. WEEKENDER! Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SHUFFLE FRIDAY NIGHTS Bridie O’reilly’s Brunswick, Brunswick. 11:00pm.

THE FOX FRIDAYS Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. UPTOWN GROOVE Order Of Melbourne, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

saturday september 7 VENICE MUSIC - FEAT: DJ ALI E Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8:00pm. BILLBOARD SATURDAYS - FEAT: FRAZER ADNAM SCOTT MCMAHON + JAMIE VLAHOS + MR MAGOO + ZIGGY Billboard, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15. CHI SATURDAYS Chi Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm CLUB FICTION - FEAT: KITTY ROCK & THE BAD LADIES Red Bennies, South Yarra. 2:00am. DJ PLAZMA Idgaff Bar & Venue, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. 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. NEO SACRILEGE - FEAT: DJ NERO Abode, St Kilda. 8:00pm. NEW GUERNICA SATURDAYS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. ONESIXFIVE - FEAT: DJ COURTNEY MILLS + DJ HOOPS + DJ OLLIE HOLMES + DJ JOSH PAOLA + DJ WILL CUMMINGS Onesixone, Prahran. 3:00am. POISON APPLE Prince Bandroom, St Kilda. 8:00pm. SATURDAY CONFIDENTIAL Galley Room, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SATURDAYS - FEAT: ACTION SAM + DJ ROWIE European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. SATURDAYS @ LEVEL 2 - FEAT: DJ BOOGS + DJ CHESTWIG + DJ LUKE MCD + DJ MIKE HUNT + DJ ROWIE + DJ SPECIAL K Level 2 The Club, Northcote. 9:00pm. SATURDAYS AT ONE TWENTY BAR 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. SOUTH SIDE SHOW - FEAT: EDD FISHER + KNAVE KNIXX Red Bennies, South Yarra. 8:00pm. $15. STAR SATURDAYS Star Bar, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. STRUT SATURDAYS - FEAT: COLLECTIVE + ANDREAS + DANNY MERX + HENRIQUE + JASON SERINI + MARK PELLEGRINI + MC JUNIOR + NICK VAN WILDER 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. TEMPERANCE SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ MARCUS KNIGHT + DJ XANDER JAMES Temperance Hotel, South Yarra. 8:00pm. TEXTILE - FEAT: DJS PACMAN + JEAN PAUL + MOONSHINE + TAH 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. TOO MUCH 4TH BIRTHDAY - FEAT: MOSCA + DAVID BASS + NAISE + SAME O + WOZ Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. WHAT’S DOING? - FEAT: DJ CITIZEN.COM Workshop, Melbourne. 8:00pm. WHY NOT? - FEAT: SATURDAY Pretty Please, St Kilda. 8:00pm.

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sunday september 8 COSMIC TONIC Veludo Bar & Restaurant, St Kilda. 9:30pm. DANGER - FEAT: GEORGE HYSTERIC & ROHAN BELL-TOWERS The Carlton Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. GUILTY PLEASURES Pretty Please, St Kilda. 8:00pm. MOTEL SUNDAYS The Motel, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. NO MORE-BANG-FOR-BUCK BURLESQUE SHOW! Red Bennies, South Yarra. 8:00pm. REVOLVER SUNDAYS - FEAT: DJ BOOGS + DJ SPACEY SPACE + DJ RADIATOR + DJ SILVERSIX + DJ T-REK Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:30pm. SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE - FEAT: ASKEW + BOOSHANK + DISCO HARRY + JUNJI + MISS BUTT + PAZ + PETER BAKER Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. SUNDAE SHAKE - FEAT: AGENT 86 + PHATO-A-MANO + TIGERFUNK Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. SUNDAY SESSIONS - FEAT: DAN BOWDENA ND MAYFIELD + FOUNKSHUI Veludo Bar & Restaurant, St Kilda. 4:30pm. SURRENDER - FEAT: DJ SERGEANT SLICK + DJ ADAM TRACE + DJ ADRIAN CHESSARI + DJ CHRIS OSTROM + DJ SEF Fusion, Southbank. 8:00pm. THE SUNDAY SET - FEAT: DJS ANDYBLACK + HAGGIS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.

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monday september 9 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 september 10 BIMBO TUESDAYS - FEAT: ADAM ASKEW Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. COSMIC PIZZA Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:00pm. DJ JAGUAR E55, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING - FEAT: REPETER FONDA Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.

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wednesday september 4 Compression Session - Feat: Cassawarrior + Dd + Ricka E55, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Soul Ensemble Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

thursday september 5 Pennies Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. $6.

friday september 6 Chaise Fridays - Feat: Soulclap + DJ Claz + DJ Dirx + DJ Peril + DJ Sef Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 4:30pm. Crew Love - Feat: DJ Tony Sunshine Sub Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. $15. DJ Thaddeus Doe The B.east, Brunswick East. 9:00pm. Faktory Khokolat Bar, Melbourne. 2:55pm. Faktory - Feat: DJ Damion De Silva + DJ Durmy + DJ K Dee + DJ Yaths Khokolat Bar, Melbourne. 9:30pm. Get Lit Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. Like Fridays - Feat: Broz + Dir-X + DJs Dinesh + Nyd + Sef + Shaggz + Shaun D La Di Da, Melbourne. 8:00pm. Rnb Superclub - Feat: Young Men Society Rnb Superclub, Southbank. 8:00pm. Studio Chasers, South Yarra. 8:00pm. $20. Sweet Nothing Fridays - Feat: DJ Marcus Knight + DJ Xander

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saturday september 7 Chaise Lounge Saturdays - Feat: DJ Andy Pala + DJ Kah Lua Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Cheap Sober + Maggot Mouf & Gutz + Pete Mc + Planz The Hi-fi, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $26. Laundry Saturdays Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. Saturday Nights - Feat: DJ Damion De Silva + Dj Jay Sin + DJ K Dee Khokolat Bar, Melbourne. 9:30pm. The Dojo Order Of Melbourne, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. The High Society Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

monday september 9 Freedom Pass - Feat: Phil Ross + B-Boogie + Chris Mac + Dozza Co., Southbank. 10:30pm. Hip Hop Open Mic First Floor, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

tuesday september 10 Can I Kick It? Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

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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 KICKSTARTER, SOL, HEAD FOR AUSTRALIA Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter is moving into Australia, setting up a local website (kickstarter.com/australia). It has details on meetings in Sydney and Melbourne this week where those wanting to use the service can chat with Kickstarter’s product manager Leland Rechis. San Francisco based headphone maker Sol Republic, beloved by DJs, is setting up a web shop in Australia, “coming soon”. Sol recently signed with retailer Dick Smith to sell their products here for the first time. Australia is one of 12 countries where video platform Vevo has launched on Apple TV, bringing its library of 75,000 music videos, original programming and live concert performances to Aussies.

COLE CLARK GUITARS STARTS REBUILDING AFTER FIRE Cole Clark Guitars has started rebuilding its factory in Clare Street, Bayswater, which suffered between $1 million to $2 million worth of damage last week. A fire broke out reportedly in the paint booth, needing 50 fire-fighters to bring it under control. Company CEO Miles Jackson announced, “We are working through it with our insurance company and should be back to making the highest quality Australian made guitars in around six weeks. This will be done by setting up a temporary workshop facility in an adjacent factory not damaged by the fire. The plan is to have the damaged factory completely restored and back up and running at normal capacity in around four months.” The company, which expanded its international presence in recent years, turned over a profit of $35.9 million in 2011. It uses natural resources and produces a range of acoustic, electric, and lap-steel guitars, endorsed by Tim Rogers, Tex Perkins, Eskimo Joe, Birds Of Tokyo and Xavier Rudd.

MEREDITH23 SELLS OUT Tickets to Meredith23 have sold out, with online allocations disappearing in four minutes, festival organisers reported. The subscriber ballot was “bigger than ever” while overnight queues began in all the stores. The keenest arrived at Greville Records at 9pm on Wednesday night and stayed overnight until 9am the next day, with Meredith volunteers handing out coffee.

GUDINSKI BUYS INTO FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT Michael Gudinski has bought into Future Entertainment (Future Music, Summerdayze) through his Mushroom Group and tour promoter company Frontier Touring. It means that Future will be able to expand internationally and get more major headliners. See beat.com.au for full details.

ROBIN THICKE REVIVES CLASSICAL OLD DUDES’ CAREER Robin Thicke unwittingly revived the fortunes of an 86-year-old British classical composer. Of the million fans checking out Thicke’s Blurred Lines online, 4,000 last month accidentally streamed Beckwith’s 1997 track of the same name, putting it back in the charts. His Blurred Lines is a tenminute mournful duet of harpsichord and violin. Beckwith hasn’t heard Thicke’s but “I’m told the lyrics are ‘bawdy’.” Thicke’s was the most streamed song in the UK during the summer, reports Spotify. It is followed by Passenger’s Let Her Go, Naughty Boy’s La La La, Daft Punk’s Get Lucky with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ Can’t Hold Us completing the Top 5.

REALITY SHOW FOR CLUB PROMOTERS Reality TV could be tapping at the doors of club land. The Promoter will be filmed in Melbourne to be pitched to TV networks. Over eight episodes, the “next generation of promoter superstars” will be discovered by putting them through tests as innovative marketing, ability to attract patrons, quality of patrons, presentation, people management and, holy hell, social skills. The prize is $30,000 or return flights with a friend to Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas to mentor under a nightclub promoter. See thepromoteraustralia.com.

‘COMMIT TO COMMUNITY BROADCASTING’ CAMPAIGN In the run-up to this weekend’s elections, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is pushing for an extra $5 million in funding. It is also urging supporters to contact local candidates to let them know of community radio’s importance via committocommunityradio.org.au. Labor promised to maintain its funding, consult with the sector over the digital radio roll-out and to closely consider recommendations of the Stevens Review into Indigenous broadcasting. The Australian Greens had a $27 million package to support community radio and TV. At the time of writing, the Coalition, historically a supporter of community broadcasting, had not unveiled its plans. We’ve mentioned musicians like James Blundell and Warren H. Williams’ involvement in the electoral race. Wollongong musicians Simon Frew and Daniel Judge lead the Pirate Party senate campaign. Their core platform is copyright law reform, civil liberties, rights to privacy and free speech.

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* Trent Reznor responded to Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah’s tweet that Nine Inch Nails weren’t on the festival because “Sadly Trent wants to be mainstream now and reach Justin Timberlake’s audience.” Reznor said NIN were still heading to Australia but “didn’t feel Soundwave was the right vibe for us or our fans – working on a better scenario.” In related news Motley Crue will return next year on a world farewell trek, while the Herald Sun tips that Paul Dainty is to announce Eminem for February. * triple j had its first ever metropolitan radio win when it went to #1 with a 13% share, leap frogging Mix, 96FM and Nova. No one could explain it, least of all triple j. But The Australian thinks it could be the amount of rich and mobile young males who’ve gone to WA for mining jobs. * Has Newcastle’s Fat As Butter dropped plans to burn an effigy of Flo Rida? * Prince arrived at a New York restaurant the night after a sell out show, complete with an afro and a pimp cane, and drank royal blushes while his entourage scoffed through pasta, scallops, veggies and fries. At the end of the meal, both star and entourage discovered no one had cash. So the Purple One scribbled out a cheque, and asked his minder to give it to the restaurant manager. The minder said he’d return the next day with some green stuff. * Strictly Ballroom The Musical is looking for someone to play the lead female role of Fran, the dancer who blossoms from awkward ugly duckling to someone gorg and passionate. General auditions are held in Melbourne Saturday September 21, see lynneruthvencasting.com for information. * The current tour by NZ’s Fat Freddys Drop was a total sell out. Melbourne’s The Paper Kites sold out Sydney’s Metro Theatre on the weekend. * Michael Franti remembers that when Say Hey (I Love You) cracked the US Top 20 for the first time, he should have been celebrating. Instead he was in hospital. “I was in the hospital and just going in to have this surgery when I get this text, ‘Michael, your song is in the Top 20,’ and I’m looking up at the doctor and saying, ‘You better fix me, I want to hear my song on the radio!’ * Ozzy Osbourne set fire to his house while cooking a late night sandwich. * Corporate lawyer Bob Bett was named new chairman of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust. Also joining are Robert Costa, Chairman of private investment house Costa Asset Management, and arts and entertainment management consultant Geoff Street. * Melbourne’s King Cannons split citing “musical differences” and changes “behind the scenes” have “been increasingly more dramatic and have split the passions internally.” They formed in Auckland in 2007 after three of them met at the screening of a Joe Strummer documentary.

Twerking, the rump-busting up-and-down dance move beloved in hip hop circles these past 20 years, has gone mainstream – and we’re not talking about Miley Cyrus’ cringe-worthy antics at the MTV Video Music Awards. Britain’s Oxford Dictionaries introduced it as a legitimate word. The Ox’s definition: “Twerk, v.: dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.” The word probably came from dancers being encouraged “to work it”.

VENUES #1: PALAIS’ RESALES SERVICE The Palais Theatre devised a solution for music fans who’ve missed out on tickets for a sell out show but don’t want to pay three times the original price from scalpers, or have a legitimate reason to get rid of their tickets. It’s set up a fan-to-fan ticket resales service at palaistheatre.net.au. Full details can be found at beat.com.au.

VENUES #2: THE NATIONAL TO BE REVIVED? The owner of Geelong’s The National has revealed plans to relaunch it. The live music venue closed last November due to “public safety issues”. Plans submitted to the local council by George Ramia include an entertainment lounge and bar-café on the ground floor, a restaurant on the first floor and a functions room on the top. Ramia, long time owner of the Moorabool St building, bought the lease after an eight-month dispute with Rick Przygoda.

ARTSTART APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications for the ArtStart assistance package are open for 2014. Graduates in art forms such as music, dance, visual arts and literature are eligible to apply for the $10, 000 fund, which can assist in the construction of portfolios, studio spaces, business advisors and workshop fees. The idea is to ease the transition between full time study and a career in the arts. Recipients are selected from a pool of applicants who have completed, or soon to, a Certificate IV arts course or higher in the past three years. Applications close on Monday September 23, see australiacouncil.gov. au/grants/2013/artstartt for more details.

NEW FEES THREATEN BANDS TOURING CANADA Mid-range Australian acts might have to rethink plans to tour Canada after a new fee introduced by the Canadian Government. Any venue where music isn’t the primary source of income must pay a non-refundable application fee of Canadian $275 (AUD $292.70) for each band member and member of the entourage (including manager and roadies). Each must also pay $150 (AUD $160) to obtain a work permit. A booker for the Palomino Club told The Calgary Herald he’d have to pay C$1700 just to get a nonCanadian act on the bill, which would cut into profits. The fee does not affect festivals.

VALE JOHN BROMELL John Bromell, one time Managing Director of Warner Chappell Publishing (for 17 years) and Rondor Music in Australia, died aged 71. He crashed his car near his home in Coffs Harbour after suffering a heart attack. Bromell, one of the nicest guys in the biz, signed up 60 names who had Top 10 success. They included Cold Chisel (on a handshake deal for $750), INXS, Midnight Oil, Troy CassarDaley and Lee Kernaghan. After he retired, the one time Melbourne drummer was Vice Chairman of the Country Music Association of Australia and instrumental in setting up Support Act Ltd.

WANNA PLAY ST. KILDA FESTIVAL? The St Kilda Festival is looking for bands and solo acts of all styles. Those with links to the City of Port Phillip (at least one member must live, work or study there) can apply for Live N Local . Others could play the New Music Stage on Festival Sunday which draws 400,000. Deadline to apply is Monday September 30, go to stkildafestival.com.au or contact the festival office on 03 9209 6490 for more information.

LIFELINES Born: son Axl Jack to Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie and actor Josh Duhamel. Born: son Noah to Michael Bublé and Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato. Recovered: Jim Keays of Masters Apprentices fame, has won his six-year battle against myeloma and plans to get back to gigging. Ill: Nazareth singer Dan McCafferty collapsed during their set at the Summerdays festival in Switzerland and was rushed to hospital for the second time in a month after suffering a stroke. Sued: Canadian R&B singer Drake, for $76,490 by his former stylist Michael Raphael. He was paid a monthly wage of $39,583 but that stopped in December 2012. He says he is owed thousands of dollars for outstanding “consulting services, hotel bills, plane tickets, and endless shopping expenses.” Suing: Jamaican reggae star Frederick “Toots” Hibbert is taking action against a venue in Richmond, Virginia, and its security company for $20 million. Hibbert was performing onstage when 19-year old William Connor Lewis allegedly threw a bottle at him which hit him on the head. Toots is already suing the man for $21 million. The latest suit says that the venue and its security failed in its duty, from stopping Lewis if he brought the booze into the venue, or if they sold the booze to him inside the venue. Toots says due to his head injury, he can’t remember his lyrics or write new songs.

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WANNA GET INVOLVED IN WHITE NIGHT? White Night Melbourne is looking for expressions of interest from musicians, performers, dance groups, artists, businesses (including CBD spaces, venues, galleries, cafes, restaurants, food trucks, lighting/AV companies) and organisations wishing to participate. It drew 300,000 this year, in its first year. Next year’s is going to be “even bigger, featuring a new program and an expanded event precinct,” said Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher. The event uses public and private buildings, gardens, laneways and spaces as the backdrop. Deadline for Expressions of Interest are open until Friday September 27 via whitenightmelbourne.com.au.

BLUES TRAIN BACK, PREPARES FOR 20TH YEAR The Blues Train is back from its winter break and getting set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2014. It kicks off with the Legends of Blues shows in January. Last month it launched a new website (thebluestrain.com.au) with Roger Grant from Geelong Otway Tourism as guest speaker at the Geelong Trades Hall, home of the monthly Sleepy Hollow Blues Club.

FED SQUARE TO HOST PAUSE FEST Federation Square will host Pause Fest, Australia’s answer to SXSW, staged for its third year next February. Its founder George Hedon expects up to 6,000 creatives, designers, animators and marketers. “It is meant to be a inspirational springboard for creative industries to meet, learn, launch and collaborate,” he says. It includes eight event screenings, 16 keynotes, four panels, five workshops, five masterclass and three installations. See pausefest.com.au for more details.

PERRIN HEADS TO KROCK/BAY FM James Perrin is new promotions manager at KRock FM, Bay FM and Hot Country in Geelong. He was breakfast announcer at Territory FM in Darwin. Perrin’s girlfriend Tiffany Coubrough is expecting their first child in February.

FIGHT FIGHT! #1: NIN V BIFFO Trent Reznor, angry that Nine Inch Nails were second-tier to Biffy Clyro at the Reading festival in the UK, lashed out via twitter. “Should be an unusual show tonight…the lying promoter and the band following us (whoever the fuck they are) fucked us on our production.” Promoter Melvin Benn denied all, saying, “The contract hasn’t changed since they signed up to it.”

FIGHT! FIGHT! #2: DIDDY V COLE Sean “Diddy” Combs ended up in a scuffling match with rapper J. Cole at a MTV Video Music Awards after-party that he and Jay-Z threw at the PH-D rooftop lounge at the Dream Downtown. Apparently Cole mouthed off about Combs and his girlfriend, and Combs did some shoving, bottles were dropped and some guests went scattering. The packed room included Beyoncé, Rihanna, Leo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell Williams, Drake and Justin Timberlake fresh off the N’Sync reunion (no, they won’t tour, JT said).

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Ten bands everyone should know about: Grey Ghost, Owl Eyes, Haerts, St. Lucia, Illy, Norma Jean Martine, Hal Linton, Tin Pan Orange, Mama Kin, Kuedo. Nine food items that you need to make a kickarse dinner party: Wine x nine. Eight possessions that define you: My Fender Telecaster Deluxe, my car Terrance, my favourite felt hat, my winter overcoat, my MPC, all the paintings in my home, the SSL console, my favourite microphone a Shure SM7. Seven favourite movies/TV shows that go on your mixtape: The Wire, Sunshine, The Life Aquatic, The Empire Strikes Back, 28 Days Later, Ray, Game Of Thrones. Six bad habits you can’t escape: Smoking cigarettes, not exercising enough when I’m on the road, not being able to stop and just do nothing, never wanting to go to sleep, forgetting to eat meals when I’m in the studio, not great at calling my friends and family when I’m away. Five people who inspire you: My family, Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Harry Angus, Dan Sultan. Four things that turn you on: I love when people are themselves all the time. People who can be serious but also know when to have a good laugh. I love when I hear a singer’s voice come straight from their soul. I dig cities but I really love people with a deep appreciation for nature. Three goals for your music: Spend more time in the UK and the States. I’ve been working over there and it’s really challenging and exciting. Keep working at my live show and make it world class. Collaborate with as many artists as possible on my very long wish list. Two live gigs you’ll never forget and why: Massive Attack on the Mezzanine tour. This show just blew my mind. The band was so heavy and the lights were just shades of green all night. Jackson Jackson, when we played the amphitheatre stage at Woodford a few years back. Thousands of people and a starry night sky. Beautiful. One day left before the apocalypse and you…: Thank the Gods that I have been spending the last decade building the ultimate bunker with a totally fitted out studio and endless supply of Italian wine. When’s the gig / release? I launch my single Rattlesnake (featuring Dan Sultan, who will join me on the night along with a host of other special guests) on Friday September 27 at Ding Dong Lounge. Beat Magazine Page 41

MICHAEL TORTONI

By José Eduardo Cruz

TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ANDY FROM LOS CHAVOS. By José Eduardo Cruz

Melbourne International Jazz Festival Creative Director and Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Owner Michael Tortoni talks to Adelante Amigo about his journey in the Australian music scene – hard work, persistence and a love affair with Jazz. Italian Australians have made a considerable contribution to the broader Australian community since they arrived on our shores following WWII. The Tortoni family was no exception to this trend. Arriving in New South Wales with a suitcase, strong work ethic and an abundance of dreams Michael’s family immediately went to work on the Snowy Mountains Scheme. “My father worked on the scheme for two years after which he bought a farm in Wagga Wagga. The first year was great on the farm, but the second was horrendous as we were sold flood prone land which flooded, crippling our entire farm” Michael’s love for music began from a very young age which saw him craft his own guitar out of random pieces of wood and strings. The home-made guitar witnessed the first self-taught chords and scales. It was only until he could muster up $5 that he was able to purchase his first guitar. “The $5 guitar worked for me!!! I was young and I just wanted to play. I wish I still had that guitar as a memento of how everything began” Growing up in Melbourne during the first initial influx of post WWII migrants was challenging. Michael was confronted by racism and discrimination on a daily basis, but this ever present stumbling block did not deter him from becoming one of the youngest musicians to be signed by Warner Brothers. “There were pockets of what we now know as Multicultural Australia in places like Carlton, but outside of that area, racism was alive and well. When I was signed to Warner Brothers, it was their idea for me to change my surname to Gemini. Tortoni was not acceptable to them and to Australia back then. Our popularity masked any racism that we could have faced. It’s funny thinking about it now though because the band consisted of three Italians and one Aussie” Whilst the Australian music community associates Michael with jazz, his passion for jazz was only cemented whilst playing and touring in the ‘70s with rock band Taste. He

credits fellow band member, Virgil Donati, for introducing him to jazz. “Virgil was a great influence on me. We spent a lot of time together and he introduced me to other musicians and genres. It was this exposure to other genres, in particular jazz, that set the scene for me to proceed to VCA and the rest as they say is history” Michael’s success with his band in the ‘70s came off the back of sheer determination and love for his art work. His initial training was done by ear and he points out that he was recording and playing without any formal musical education. His formal training came late at VCA, but points out that formal training is not for everyone. “Formal training does not hurt, it opens doors and if you are not in a band you are better prepared to enter the music industry. However, there are those that are naturally gifted and will not need any formal training. They are able to move between different genres and contexts effortlessly” Arguably, Michael’s contribution to Jazz in Australia has maintained it as a stable musical genre in the broader Australian music scene. As artistic director for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival he loves the way that jazz is constantly evolving. He is conflicted in his opinion on how much recognition he would like for jazz in Australia. Whilst admitting that he does at times prefer the niche that jazz is in, he would like to see jazz everywhere, but realises that it is not a commercial genre. “Jazz will never be pop. There are artists such as Diana Krall, Michael Bubble and Harry Connick Jr that have brought jazz to the mainstream. However, those incursions into the mainstream are rare. I applaud someone like Michael Buble who presents a different product that introduces audiences to jazz” Michael’s love for jazz and commitment to the Australian music scene has been instrumental in introducing many new audiences through Bennetts Lane Jazz Club to a genre that ebbs and flows but has nevertheless persisted. His ability to introduce legendary artists such as Chucho Valdez, Wynton Marsalis and James Carter to Australian audiences is the reason his love affair with jazz will persist and withstand the tidal changes in the Australian music scene. Michael Tortoni will join Gift Abroad at Clave Contra Clave 2013 as part of the judging panel.

1.What was the first gig that your band played and how did it go? Our first gig was for our friends 30th birthday in 2006. At the time we played covers, but it was good to start that way. The party went off and everyone had a good time. 2. What was the last piece of music that inspired you and why? The last piece that inspired me was ‘Tengo tu Love’ by Sie7e. The lyrics and the melody of the song are very simple. No weird or swear words were used in that song which I like. 3. What was the last book you read and what was it about? It was Unfair Advantage: The Power of Financial Educations. It talks about how you should educate your self about the financial sector and about what classes to take and how to be aware of what is happening around the financial world. 4. Name your top ten albums: 1.- Supermengs – Los Chavos 2.- Cuando Los Angeles Lloran – Mana 3.- Un Viaje – Café Tacuba 4.- Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo - Calle 13 5.- Ok Computer - Radio Head 6.- Supernatural – Santana 7.- Rattle And Hum – U2 8.- Mi Sangre – Juanes 9.- Musica Pal’ Pueblo – Locos por Juana 10.- El Arbol de mi Destino – Los Kjarkas 5. If you could go back in time and meet a famous person that has passed away who would it be and why? I think that person would be Fortino Mario Alfonso

TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT JORGE DURAN FROM ORQUESTA SON DE LA CALLE 1. What was the first gig that your band played and how did it go? Our first gig was at the Copacabana in Fitzroy, back in 2009. It was shaky but overall a great night and we received lots of positive feedback.

6. If you could be mentored by any musician who would it be and why? That is a hard one, there are too many. But I am happy to be mentored by my family LOS CHAVOS. 7. Ask for permission or forgiveness? Which one and why? Forgiveness, because I don’t have the same values as everyone and sometimes I will do something that many people will reject but for me will be okay. 8. Favorite quote? No seas un fantasma en esta vida, que hay mucho de ellos – Don’t be a ghost in this life as there too many of those around. 9. Three rules that all musos must obey. Arrive one hour before the gig starts, get wasted after the gig and if there are too many girls on the premises, leave my girlfriend alone. 10. Complete this sentence, only a muso knows…how to party for free. WHERE CAN YOU SEE THEM PLAY? CLAVE CONTRA CLAVE – MELBOURNE HEAT Sunday October 20, The Palace Theatre www.loschavos.net

8. Favourite quote? We are the masters of our own fate. 9. Three rules that all musos must obey. 1. You may be good, but there will always be someone better. Stay humble. 2. Practice, practice, practice. 3. Make sure you enjoy what you do, otherwise what’s the point?

4. Name your top ten albums. Wow! This is a very hard question for me to answer. I honestly wouldn’t know where to begin as I enjoy music from a wide range of genres and styles.

2. What was the last piece of music that inspired you and why? Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz – Aguzate (Live at the Salsa Festival Chimpum Callao in Peru) A powerful rendition of an amazing classic.

5. If you could go back in time and meet a famous person that has passed away who would it be and why? Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero. While I’m not a religious person, I admire this man’s fight for social justice and equality in my homeland of El Salvador. One that ultimately cost him his life.

minutes to pick his brain and get some advice from one of my musical idols.

3. What was the last book you read and what was it about? La Historias Prohibidas Del Pulgarcito. A collection of poems by Salvadorian poet Roque Dalton.

6. If you could be mentored by any musician who would it be and why? As a pianist and band director I would have to say Eddie Palmieri. I would love the opportunity to have even ten

7. Ask for permission or forgiveness? Which one and why? Forgiveness, it is important to be humble and able to look past your own pride and admit when you have wronged someone.

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Moreno Reyes, everyone knows him as Mario Moreno Cantinflas. He was my hero when I was a kid. He made us (my family) laugh, cry and feel good about life with all his movies. He was a genius of his time. The way he talked, acted and performed each movie he made. He was amazing.

10. Complete this sentence, only a muso knows …. That the amount of time and personal sacrifice that goes into perfecting our art form is all worth it once we’re up on stage doing what we love. WHERE CAN YOU SEE THEM PLAY? CLAVE CONTRA CLAVE – MELBOURNE HEAT Sunday October 20, The Palace Theatre www.loschavos.net

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A guide to eating out in Melbourne

BEER SUNDAYS AT COOKIE This Sunday just past, a few members of the Beat editorial team headed down to Cookie’s debut Beer Sundays where the iconic Melbourne restaurant and bar shared their latest liquid offerings. Day-in-Day out, Night-in-Night out Cookie lives, breathes and drinks its mantra ‘Beer Hall’. Seven days a week beer lovers can visit Cookie and work their way through its 26 taps or 200 bottled beers along the 16 metre marble bar. Over the last few months Cookie have sourced the finest beers from around Australia and the world, giving its collection it’s biggest revival in ten years or so. The beer list features a huge collection of the world’s best beers, sorted into categories of Rotating Regulars, Brewed Locally, Imported Draught, Ales, Golden Ales, Wheat Beers, Belgian Wit Biers, German Weiss Biers - Hefe Weizen, Kristalweizen, Dunkelweizens, Farro or Spelt Beers, English Style Pale Ales, Indian Pale Ales, Amber & Red Ales, Brown Ales, Smoked Ales, Scotch Ales, Porters, Stout, Farmhouse Ales, Abbey Ales,Bengian Blondes, Bubbels & Brunes, Tripels, Holy Beers, Trappist Ales, The Devil’s Ales, Spiced & Fruit Beers, Lagers, Pilsners, Low Carb Lagers, Bocks Doppelbocks, Maibocks & Eisbocks, Ciders, Organic Beers, Lite & Mid Strength, Champagne Beer, Imperial Beers and Barrel Ages Beers. Additionally there is a dedicated Victorian list. Some of the finest local beers are featured from breweries including 2 Brothers Beer Brewery, Boatrocker Brewery, Boneyard Brewing, Bright Brewery, Buckleys Bock, Hargreaves Hill

Brewing Company, Holgate Brewhouse, Killer Sprocket, Matilda Bay Brewing Company, Mildura Brewery, Moon Dog Brewing, Mountain Goat Beer, Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer, Southern Bay Brewing Co, Three Troupers and Toobaroc Brewery. Some of the Victorian based brewers were at the launch to talk about their wares that included a double brewed lager that packed a punch at 1.8 standard drinks and dark ale brewed like a lager so it have the heaviness of a Guinness but still the rich coffee-like flavours. Beer Sundays will continue every Sunday afternoon from 3pm with a featured beer event, paying special attention to the local microbrew market. What the afternoon will entail will vary from week to week. From further visits from craft brewers divulging their brewing secrets, one off samples of limited run beers to matchings of specialty beers to items from the Thai menu. Cookie, First Floor 252 Swanston St, Melbourne (03) 9663 7660

THE HORN

The Horn, African cafe and music lounge, was opened in June 2007 by Peter Harper and his wife, Enushu. At The Horn, you will have the opportunity to experience authentic and modern Ethiopian cuisine, including homemade injera, in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Diners can relax in the courtyard and enjoy the large range of African beers on offer. There are live music performances on Thursdays and Sundays with special performances by our Jazz residences, Ted Vining and Bob Sedregreen, on Thursdays. On Sundays, come and enjoy Ethiopian jazz, funk, hip hop ensemble, and the Black Jesus Experience between 6.30 pm and 10 pm. For after dinner they serve organic and single blend Sidamo Ethiopian Coffee and we can perform the traditional Ethiopian Coffee ceremony upon request. The restaurant’s signature dish is Doro Wot (Ethiopian Red Chicken Curry). Harper methodically yet passionately talks about the dish. “This Traditional Ethiopian dish is eaten throughout the year but especially at Easter. Doro wot is a family recipe passed from mother to daughter. There are many variations on this classic, but The Horn’s is the best!” He contends. “The dish starts with a lot Red onions, garlic and ginger caramelised slowly on a low heat over a period of about 8 hours adding tomatoes and BerBere (Ethiopian spice). Finally the chicken and boiled eggs, in this case the chicken comes first.” Ber Bere is a complex flavouring that is made of ten different spices some of which are only found in Ethiopia. It is one of the staples of the cuisine from the Horn Of Africa, a peninsula of the eastern African coast on the Arabian sea that is made up of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia Harper continues, “We use only free-range chicken, meticulously cleaned and washed then soaked in water with lemon. “Doro wot is served with Injera (Traditional Ethiopian sourdough flat bread) and salad.” Harper now establishes the freshness is the essence of African cuisine and his restaurant strives to remain true to this, “Our Injera is made on the premises daily, made of flour from a number of different gluten grains.” The Horn African Café & Restaurant is located on 20 Johnston st Collingwood, call 9417 4670 or email info@thehorncafe.com.au to make a booking or get more information. Beat Eats Page 44

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BIG BOYS CLUB

BY DAN WATT

At the last census in 2008, that year there were 188,756 marriages and that means a lot of buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parties. Normally, the organisation of the buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party falls on the shoulders of the best man and, usually, due to a combination of inexperience and limited creativity, the nights are dinner then a rowdy night wandering up and down King St. getting in punch-ons and kicked out of strip clubs. However, five years ago Big Boys Club was founded by Jeff Yates as a one stop shop for organising an awesome bucks night for all involved. Yates explains the advantages of choosing BBC, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference with Big Boys Club is that you get to know the client and tailor it to them. We team the night time entertainment up with an activity, so common ones are paint ball and go-carting, but a lot of the time guys really just want to hang out and be men doing an activity like playing poker or playing pool.â&#x20AC;? Big Boys Club work with venues to provide buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parties with everything they need from big screens for the footy to large indoor areas suitable for a jelly-wrestling ring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, jelly-wrestling! BBC provides adult entertainment for the boys but, and Yates makes this point as clearly as possible, a BBC experience does not include the hustling that happens at your usual strip clubs as the strippers hound clients for tips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cool thing that I like is that we differentiate ourselves from a strip club,â&#x20AC;? establishes Yates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls who work for us are on an hourly rate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not allowed to work for tips so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hustling the whole time. A lot of them are quite new to taking their clothes off so we play games like strip pong where if the guys get a ball in the beer cups the girls take their clothes off but if a girl gets a ball in the guys scull. We also play strip twister and giant Jenga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all really fun ways for the guys to enjoy themselves and their time with the girls without the inherent sleaze of a strip club.â&#x20AC;? Listening to Yates discuss his business, it is clear that he is deeply passionate about his customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience. He now explains the duration of an event and what he instils upon his workers as to what their primary objective should be, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The events go for three hours, either a 5pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm time slot or 9pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12am. The guys are made to feel comfortable because the girls are there to have fun and interact with the guys and help them enjoy the event so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a party.â&#x20AC;? Despite the popularity of the jelly wrestling, Yates reveals the most popular package is the most simple, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people go for the essentials package that has the topless waitresses, strippers, and man sized finger food. No one wants to be sitting down at one of these events so we serve hearty finger food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sliders are certainly the flavour of the month.â&#x20AC;? Big Boys Club is also operates as an agency for adult entertainment so a lot of the girls that entertain at the bucks parties have only ever worked for Yates so they are 100% in line with his ethos. Yates explains that the most common activity new applicants are interested in doing is the jelly wrestling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have to say that jelly wrestling is the most common activity girls are interested in doing out of the options in the application through our website.â&#x20AC;? Finally, Yates divulges that after all these years in putting on buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parties, he has found that he has a highly attuned understanding of the male psyche and what guys like. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I definitely understand the male psyche â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I wanted the Big Boys Club to kind of be a male camaraderie club and I think that demonstrated most clearly to me when I am driving the bucks to the next venue and hearing the guys talk about how great the girls were and how comfortable they made them and how much fun they are having.â&#x20AC;?

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HOWLIN’ STEAM TRAIN

BY PATRICK EMERY

Steam trains were a big part of my childhood: lush green livery, billowing clouds of black smoke and the deafening sounds of the industrial revolution. The aesthetic was impressive and magnificent – and even the titles of the trains – Sir Malcolm Barclay Harvey, Duke of Edinburgh – conveyed a certain regal atmosphere. “I like that whole industrial revolution era,” says Matt Boots, guitarist and vocalist with Melbourne band Howlin’ Steam Train. “There were so many interesting things that were happening around then.” The association between Howlin’ Steam Train and the industrial revolution is, however, looser than Boots’ observations on the significance of that historical era would indicate. “Our guitarist, Teddy, suggested the name,” Boots explains. “It shows the influence of Howlin’ Wolf on our music.” Howlin’ Steam Train formed about five years ago when Boots and guitarist Teddy McLaughlin sat down and decided to put together a group based in the blues aesthetic in which the pair saw great inspiration. “We got together originally when I was living in Elwood,” Boots explains. “I was looking to start a band, and I spoke to my mate Teddy about playing guitar. And he said yes, but only if this friend of his, Leigh, could play bass.” After a period of “jamming in the bedroom – it took us a little while to get off the ground, and we had to learn how to play our instruments”, Howlin’ Steam Train played its first show at Grumpy’s Green in Smith Street. “I remember packing death before that show,” Boots laughs. “That was the first time I’d sung in front of more than four or five people, so it was pretty nerve wracking!” At the root of Howlin’ Steam Train’s musical aesthetic

lies the blues, a foundation that Boots believes the band can continue to indulge and explore. “For me, the blues is something I was raised on,” Boots says. “When I was growing up, my father was constantly playing blues records, so it was always right in my face.” But while blues is historically located in the social hardships of the African-American population – a repressive existence with which middle-class Australians arguably can never truly empathise – Boots sees the blues as a starting point, and not an ends in itself. “For me, blues doesn’t really fit into categories – it’s just a sound that resonates with me,” he says. “Because we listened to a lot of grunge in the ‘90s, plus Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, we tend to put a culmination of everything we’ve been listening to into our music.” Howlin’ Steam Train has now released three EPs, including this year’s Green Jelly. “We’ve started writing for our first album, and I’ve been listening to a lot of funk, soul and hip hop, and Teddy’s been listening to funk and soul, so that’s starting to influence the music,” Boots says. “We put whatever spin we can onto the blues – which is great for us creatively.” Having now been playing together for the best part of five

years, Boots says Howlin’ Steam Train have developed the musical aptitude to explore different musical territory. “We’re able to do a lot more musically now because we’ve been playing for a while, and the styles of music that we’re able to play is affecting our sound,” Boots says. “So we can now go into new areas – we can mash blues, soul and funk. And that’s much more fun for us to play, because there’s more to play with. It’s important for us to make sure it stays interesting in the future.” As for the band’s live experience, Boots says Howlin’ Steam Train aims to convey a sense of empathy and excitement. “One of our things is to try and connect with the audience,” Boots says. “We’re definitely not one of those rock star bands,” he laughs, “so we want everyone to be on a homely vibe – we just want to keep it real.” In the immediate term, Howlin’ Steam Train will return to the Prince Public Bar for the launch of Watt’s On Presents, before returning to the studio to continue work on its debut long-playing record. “We really want to take some

time with it,” Boots says. “Ideally, it’ll be released early next year, but we really want to make sure that we get it right, and go over it with a fine tooth comb. So there’s no real deadline – we don’t want to put pressure on ourselves to finish it by a particular date, and not end up with a record that we’re not happy with.” That all said, Boots says he’s aware of the perils of overengineering the record. “That’s definitely one of the pot holes that you can fall into,” Boots says. “We’re all conscious of that, so we have to make sure the music still sounds natural. If it’s all good, and it pops out, then that’s great. But if it’s not working, it’s not working.”

An even more lateral promotional activity came when My Left Boot decided to release its own beer, Boot Beer, in conjunction with the release of Summer Songs. “A friend of ours has a brewery in Beechworth, where we’re from,” Cuffley explains. “When we go up there we tend to sit around and get a bit messy, so the idea probably came from one of those sessions. But the way we ended up doing it – rushing it out right at the last minute – probably goes back to our lazy side. We got a bunch of labels from Officeworks and chucked them on the bottles. And I think we’ve ended up drinking most of the beer ourselves, even though we were supposed to sell it,” he laughs. Having finally got around to releasing an album, Cuffley says the band is keen to continue work on a follow-up record, hopefully ready for release in the early part of 2014. “We’ve been doing a bit of writing recently, and we were wondering if we had enough, but we do now have an album’s worth of songs. We’re also planning to head across

to Europe in the middle of next year, because there’s been a bit of interest in the album over there,” says wCuffley. But regardless of any specific short-term plans, Cuffley says My Left Boot isn’t going to eschew its laissez-faire approach just yet. “We’re not hellbent on making it – we just like travelling and playing music,” Cuffley says. “We’ve played a lot regionally, because we’re from the country and that’s been really good – we’ve had some phenomenal shows. Sometimes you can turn up and pull out an AC/DC cover and throw in a Rodney Rude line, and you’ve got it made,” he laughs.

two or three tracks on the album that I co-wrote with a few of the others and that’s been a great progression as well,” says Van Cuylenburg. Having now spent plenty of time playing together, the group’s unique strengths have come into focus on No More Can You Be Here. Van Cuylenburg explains that the tint of their arrangements has altered somewhat but the songs’ core melodic component remains. “The backing of each song varies – we’ve probably moved slightly from a more acoustic sound to a slightly more electric sound – but the harmony and melody is still priority in our songs.” Multiple voices singing in harmony can be heard in each song on No More Can You Be Here and Van Cuylenburg admits that they actively endeavoured to emphasise their harmonic propensity. “We made a concerted effort to really work on those harmonies and refine them. We thought it was a strength

on the first album so it was quite intentional in the song writing to develop really interesting backing vocals and interweaving melodic ideas.” The Tealeaves will launch No More Can You Be Here this weekend at the Thornbury Theatre and Van Cuylenburg gives details about the special features that will enhance their set. “Obviously we’ll be playing all our new tracks. We will be including a throwback to the old ones as well, so there’ll be a bit of an acoustic set in the middle. We’re hoping to launch our new video clip midway through the set and bring up some guest vocalists for the last few songs. There’s a few tracks on the new album that we’ve really layered with a huge number of vocals so we’ll bring up some guest artists to join us for the last two tracks.”

HOWLIN’ STEAM TRAIN play the Prince Public Bar on Friday September 6, with Baptism of Uzi, for the launch of Watt’s On Presents. They are also appearing at this year’s Darebin Music Feast, performing on closing night Sunday September 29 in the Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.

MY LEFT BOOT

BY PATRICK EMERY

Last year Liam Cuffley, drummer with My Left Boot, was interviewed by Mess+Noise as part of its ‘Citizenship’ series. Asked to nominate the most ‘Australian’ record ever released, Cuffley went out on a limb and nominated Rodney Rude’s More Grunt. Asked to explain that entirely valid, albeit surprising nomination, Cuffley winces slightly. “Yeah, that was wrong,” he laughs. “I probably shouldn’t have said that!” But when I mention Rude’s sell-out Wrong Hole tour of a few years ago, Cuffley admits a lingering warmth for Rude’s politically incorrect humour. “I’ve actually seen him perform, and I’ve never laughed so much in my life!” Cuffley says. “We’ve got some mates who live in Thornbury, just behind the Croxton Park Hotel, where Rodney Rude was playing a couple of years ago. They were jamming in their back room, and Rodney Rude was in the carpark next to the house, and he stuck his head over!” My Left Boot started out almost a decade ago, when Cuffley’s former blues-based band evolved into what would become My Left Boot. “A couple of us were in a band, and we came across our singer Chappy just by accident,” Cuffley says. “It was one of those situations – our singer at the time flat out refused to get up on stage and sing with us one night, so Chappy sang with us, and that was pretty well it.” Cuffley had already seen Chappy singing in an acoustic folk band, and wondered quietly how the singer’s distinctive voice could be transposed into a psychedelic Sabbath rock environment. “He’s had no training at all, and the way he can sing like that is still a mystery to all of us,” Cuffley says. “He’d played in a lot of bands in Bendigo – where he’s from – before joining up with us. He’s just a freak of nature, and

he just keeps getting better and better.” While My Left Boot has had a regular, and occasionally intense live schedule over the past eight or nine years, it took until last year for the band to release its debut album, Summer Songs. The delay, Cuffley admits, comes down to a combination of logistics and lethargy. “We did put out a single and an EP, but we just didn’t get around to doing an album,” he says. “I think basically we were just too busy – and a bit lazy.” Despite its name, Summer Songs isn’t deliberately intended as an album for the summer months. “I dunno why we called it that,” Cuffley laughs. “I suppose one of the songs probably is a summer song, but they all seem to work most times of the year. I think the title probably comes down to the fact that we set ourselves a deadline to finish the record.” Summer Songs includes a cover of Rodriguez’s Only Good for Conversation, from that singer’s legendary Cold Fact album. Serendipitously, the cover coincided with Rodgriguez’s recent Australian tour. “We all love that album,” Cuffley says. “Chappy suggested we do that song on the album – the guitar track is really great. And it helped that the documentary has just come out, so people were more aware of his music.”

MY LEFT BOOT play a huge set at Cherry Bar with Battle Axe Howlers and Child on Saturday September 14. They will also be playing later this month at The Espy on Thursday September 26, followed by The Evelyn on Saturday October 26.

THE TEALEAVES

BY AUGUSTUS WELBY

Released this week, the second album from Melbourne’s The Tealeaves, No More Can You Be Here, elaborates on the jaunty folk-pop stylings heard on the band’s 2010 selftitled record. Ahead of the album’s release, the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter James Van Cuylenburg discusses the major differences between the two albums. “The first album was really an upbeat, folky album; it had a lot of piano accordion, violin, very acoustic sounding. They were a lot of songs that I’d written in my early twenties and I think there’s kind of an innocent optimism that you hear in that first album. The song writing has changed a little in the last few years. It’s probably more contemplative and a little bit more introspective, a little bit more of a rock influence as well.” Van Cuylenburg explains that having a three-year gap between albums allowed him to develop his songwriting personality and when the band felt satisfied with the new material they knew it was time for album number two. “We just wanted to take the time to get what we felt was the right balance of songs and it ended up being these 10 songs.” Van Cuylenburg believes that the extended incubation period for the album gave The Tealeaves an opportunity to generate a diverse yet complementary sequence of songs. “I’m a big fan of albums that don’t all sound the same. While you want it to be cohesive, we worked hard to try to have a balance of songs that would be more interesting to listen to than albums where you put it on and you do feel that sense of repetitiveness.” The Tealeaves have entered a more downcast stylistic domain on No More Can You Be Here and Van Cuylenburg Beat Magazine Page 46

attributes the shift to a combination of their recent listening habits and some poignant life experiences. “There were bands like Midlake, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver that really we just love and they’re bands that inspire us, but also it was due to what was going on in life. We had a few losses. I had a close friend, and a few people I was very close to, die during that time. Always those events are very influential on pushing your songwriting and the themes you think about and the different direction,” he says. Even though the new material carries a weightier subtext than their earlier work, Van Cuylenburg indicates that the album is not a completely macabre affair. “I wouldn’t say that these songs are depressive or anything but they are certainly more contemplative – about accepting our mortality and our place in the universe. I do think there’s still an overall optimism in our music though.” When The Tealeaves’ recorded their first album the group had only recently been assembled by Van Cuylenburg to perform songs written solely by him. The band are now a few years into a musical relationship and the new album showcases their collective interactivity. “I was running the show the first time around but now it’s much more collaborative and everyone pitches in. There’s

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THE TEALEAVES launch their new album, No More Can You Be Here, at The Thornbury Theatre on Friday September 6.

ACTIVE CHILD BY AUGUSTUS WELBY

Pat Grossi, the sweet-crooning Californian behind the Active Child moniker, has spent the majority of 2013 working on new material to follow up his highly acclaimed debut record, 2011’s You’re All I See. Last week Grossi unveiled She Cut Me, the lead track from the forthcoming EP Rapor, and he describes how eager he was to write new music after the massive You’re All I See touring campaign. “The last tour that I did was about a year and a half [long]. By the time I got to the end of that, I was mentally exhausted and all I wanted to do was go home and start writing new material and stop playing old songs,” says Grossi. “I didn’t really do much of anything else but stay at home and write. I became a bit of a hermit for six months.” Active Child’s early material is distinguished by Grossi’s tenor-like vocal innocence and focal harp playing. However, resisting simple classification, Grossi indicates the harp has largely taken a backseat in many of his recent compositions. “There’s still elements of the harp, but for a lot of these songs it was more of an afterthought, as opposed to the first record where a lot of the songs started with that or it became a main melodic element for the song.” Grossi’s debut record paired anachronistic sweetness with a sultry R&B undercurrent. He reports that over the last 12 months his interest in the world of synthesisers has intensified. “For these new songs I became a little more interested in studying synthesisers and modulation and getting a little more involved in sound design with analogue synths. I bought a bunch of different stuff, different Moogs and old Rolands and random stuff. There’s definitely a lot of

layering of analogue synths, so I think it has a little bit of an ‘80s gloss to it.” Grossi is responsible for composing everything that falls under the Active Child banner, and operating as a solo practitioner enables him to effectively chase his creative ambitions for this project. He discusses the value of roaming through ideas with total solitary freedom. “I need to not have any external distractions so that I can almost have an outer-body experience, where I don’t have to worry about anyone being around or eaves-dropping and I can really disappear for a little bit.” Although Grossi’s creative process is free from outside intervention, he does have an acute internal monitoring mechanism, which he suggests can sometimes offer rather harsh feedback. “Something that I continually struggle with is not to question too much what I’m making and not overthink things. Some days I’ll listen to songs I’ve made and I’m so excited and the next day I can’t listen to a single thing; everything sounds awful. It’s a little bit of a rollercoaster.” Existing in a self-contained bubble can make it difficult to evaluate the quality of one’s own output and Grossi admits he wasn’t sure what sort of reaction his new compositions

would garner. “I didn’t have a whole lot of people to bounce ideas oﬀ of so it was interesting hearing people’s reactions when I came back months later. You don’t really realise what you’ve made until a lot of people have given you some feedback on it.” Active Child expands into a four-piece band on stage and Grossi explains that after touring You’re All I See he was prompted to broaden the stylistic terrain of his music to better suit live performance. “For me, being on the road and playing music from the ﬁrst album, some nights I felt like I wanted to have more energy, I wanted to see people moving a little bit more, I wanted to have more variety in the show so it wasn’t always so down-tempo and moody. I wanted to have moments where it could be more euphoric and more of a celebration, where people are dancing and kind of getting crazy.” The desire to inject more energy into his live show led Grossi to fantasise about comprehensively revising the Active Child sound. “Some nights I wished that I was in a rock band and I could plug my guitar in and we could all stand up there and just rock out for a little bit,” he says.

She Cut Me’s layered atmospherics illustrate that it’s unlikely the next Active Child album will be a conventional rock album, however Grossi reveals that the live sound will be more evident on the new recordings. “My drummer was involved when it came time to get into the studio and actually record the album. He provided a lot of live percussion, which didn’t really happen as much on the ﬁrst album.” The startling impact made by You’re All I See has generated weighty expectations for a substantial successor, and Grossi indicates Rapor represents his commitment to artistic progression. “I think for this EP I did my best to try to expand on where I was before without diverting too much, but also I wanted to grow as an artist. I wanted to be able to reach more people, I want more people to be able to hear the music. I feel, from my perspective, I’ve deﬁnitely grown as an artist and song writer. Hopefully everyone else gets to see that too.”

you’re running a record store – it’s always about doing what you need to do to survive,” Nott says. “It might not make a lot of sense in terms of a business strategy, but it’s seriously about passion: we love turning up and running a music store every day. We’re passionate about the music, and it’s that dialogue that drives us to open the doors every week. We get to talk about music we like, and that they like – it’s a twoway conversation with our customers.” As part of its 30 year anniversary, Polyester will be holding an in-store event at the festival hub to coincide with Melbourne Music Week in mid November. “In the few years that the festival’s been going, we’ve really loved what Melbourne Music Week has been doing,” Nott says. “We feel that the week isn’t being defined by one sound or mood. They’re getting behind Melbourne music, and also bringing in some really interesting stuff from overseas as well. We’re really excited to be working with them on our anniversary celebrations – we feel it’s a good fit with those

guys, and their attitude and aesthetic.” On the ﬁrst Saturday of Melbourne Music Week, November 16, Polyester Records will host a birthday showcase. In addition to Max and Ela from Songs performing a rare duet set, the event will include sets from Beaches, New War, Chris Cohen, Terrible Truths and the delightfully styled Personal And The Pizzas from New Jersey. “Personal And The Pizzas are a bit of a mystery. They’re a three piece bunch of goons, swinging chains and whips and playing loud, dumb rock’n’roll, singing about pizza a bit. It could be a total mess – I’m banking on it being a total mess, actually,” Nott laughs.

While Lightning Bolt has seen varying levels of activity in the past five years or so, Chippendale’s solo outlet, Black Pus, has garnered an increased prominence. “I’ve always played by myself, making recordings and stuff. Then in the mid2000s I wanted to start releasing material. Partially because the Lightning Bolt albums were so serious, like we’d put out an album and it’s a big deal. This year was dedicated to Black Pus. I had a record come out, then it’s been a lot of Black Pus-ness all year,” he assesses. Released earlier this year, Barbarion Boy marks the first new recorded output from the duo since 2009’s Earthly Delights (lengthy 2012 EP Oblivion Hunter compiled material recorded in 2008). The track came about after the group was approached by Adult Swim for their singles series. “They came to us looking for a track, and it was good because it got me and Brian working together. We had taken a break just to do our own stuff. So there was this weird newness to it, because we brought in what we were thinking from other places, versus creating from the spirit of jamming a lot. But when we went into the studio for 40 minutes, we came up with around five ideas, and honed in on the one that worked best. It’s different in that it’s one of the few tracks we’ve

recorded in a studio – most tracks are recorded in a practice space, and the track is more designed for live shows. With this track we were thinking of what would sound good in the studio. It’s a little bit of a different thing.” After all these years, the live experience of a Lightning Bolt show is still quite like no other. “It feels great most of the time. There are good shows and bad shows. But a couple of days into a tour, when we’re up to speed, it just feels so good. Even if I’m hurt – there was a tour where I popped a few ribs out of place – we had to cancel a show, but a couple of days later we played a show and the pain just went away. Which I really take as a metaphor for a lot of things. When you’re in the mode of playing a good show, everything just seems to go away. It’s a really pure moment. That’s what effects people for a lot of musical things. It’s a thing that’s happening in the moment, then it’s gone in the moment. If you get involved with it, it’s a magical thing. I just try to get lost in it.”

She Cut Me is the opening track from ACTIVE CHILD’s new album Rapor, out later this year. They play Melbourne Festival on Saturday October 26.

POLYFEST: 30 YEARS OF POLYESTER RECORDS BY PATRICK EMERY

It’s been almost 30 years since Polyester Records opened in Melbourne. In that time, the retail record market has undergone some major structural changes: in the 1980s, the advent of compact discs sent vinyl into a decade-long period of marketing purgatory; by the beginning of the 21st century, the entire physical retail model was under threat from the combined forces of digital downloads, note-perfect digital copying and low-cost Internet supply. Yet despite wearing the occasional economic scar, Polyester Records is still there, serving its loyal and evolving clientele. “In 30 years, there’s deﬁnitely been times when it’s gone down to the wire,” says co-owner Nate Nott. “You always have really tight times, which is across the board for retail. You have to keep your focus, and keep trying to improve what you’re doing. And if you love what you’re doing, you’ll keep coming back. You might have some tough times, but you enjoy your times in the sun, and get ready to ﬁght another battle!” Nott started working at Polyester about ten years ago, before he and his current business partner, Simon Karis, decided to make the quantum leap from employee to business owner. “I grew up in Western Sydney, but I lived down here in about 2000, and Polyester was my local haunt back then,” Nott says. “I liked the mutual love for the music they were stocking here. I’d go around to all the record stores, as most music collectors do, and the guys and girls working behind the counter were always friendly, so I kept coming back.”

Since taking over the business, Nott and Karis have endeavoured to focus on the shop’s association with the local independent music scene – as well as aﬃrming the staﬀ’s involvement in the direction and stock of the shop. “We’re open to any record that’s good – we’re all pretty diverse with our tastes,” Nott says. “And reconnecting with the local music scene is really important to us as music fans, and it’s what an independent music store in the city should be.” While Polyester Books in Brunswick Street has had its fair share of encounters with police and council authorities, Polyester Records has tended to navigate a less confrontational route. “Pushing the boundaries is what we love in music, but not what we try and do as a record store. We’re pretty happy to be a nice place to hang out and buy some records,” Nott laughs. Nott says it’s enthusiasm and passion that provides the antidote for the occasionally temperamental economic and consumer climate. “There’s never really an easy week when

POLYFEST: 30 YEARS OF POLYESTER RECORDS will take place on Saturday November 16 from 12PM at The Residence, Lower Terrace, Birrarung Marr, as part of Melbourne Music Week.

LIGHTNING BOLT BY LACHLAN KANONIUK

I almost managed to see esteemed noise duo Lightning Bolt last time they were in Melbourne. Arriving a tad late to a surprise warehouse gig at Irene’s in Brunswick, I was forced to stand just outside the jammed-tight bandroom as a cacophony erupted inside. After the set concluded, I went inside to scope the aftermath. A few bleary-eyed and blown-eared punters meandered outward from a room so dense with atmospheric perspiration that it was a struggle to gather a sufficient gasp of oxygen. It’s a typical wake for their reputable live showing, one that will no doubt be present once Lightning Bolt return to Australia for ATP’s Release The Bats this October. Speaking from his studio in Providence, Rhode Island, drummer-vocalist Brian Chippendale lets us in on what he admires about his longstanding accomplice Brian Gibson. “His ability to not return my emails,” he laughs. “He has a serious dedication to his instrument, songs and exploring the melodic ideas within songs. A lot of people, or some people, probably think Lightning Bolt is pretty minimal. We have a different way of going about songwriting. I write parts, and if it sounds good, I tend to go onto the next thing. But he tends to really explore subtle variants within riffs. When I’m settled on something, he’ll be focussed on singular notes. He explores deep into things musically, and even in his visual work and stuff like that. He’s a deep explorer, where I’m more like ‘let’s get it out and let people hear it’.” It’s a rapport that has been fruitful for the good part of two decades, with the duo retaining the core passion that has provided the musical drive from the outset. “We’re heading towards 20 years now, which is pretty wild. The band has been half my life, so nostalgia for eras of the band is nostalgia for eras of my life in general. Anyone in a band

will be nostalgic for the beginning. When you start out, you’re kind of playing for your peers; it’s just a party for your friends. There’s something really exciting about that smallness. Then you start playing for all these other people, which is fantastic to have that opportunity. But I’ll always be nostalgic for playing those friends’ parties. The solo stuff takes me back to that intimacy.” Looking at the recent Lightning Bolt release and touring schedule, I ask Chippendale if he and the band have become more adept at pacing themselves. “We’ve slowed down the last couple of years, just getting busy with other stuff. If anything, my ability to pace myself started getting worse. I was never good at pacing myself, then suddenly I started to get opportunities to do other things and I tried to do too many. In the last year or so, Lightning Bolt has probably suffered from the other opportunities that have come up for both of us. So I’m not learning anything about pacing myself. The band does pace itself to some extent, but that’s not because me and Brian are pacing ourselves. It’s harder when you’re older – time goes by so fast,” Chippendale states.

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THE STORY SO FAR BY ROD WHITFIELD Unless you’ve been living under a rock, if you’re an Aussie heavy music fan, you’ll know that the lineup for Soundwave 2014 was recently announced. One of the bands set to grace our shores next February will be Californian pop-punk band The Story So Far. The band have only ever toured Down Under once before in their relatively brief career, and bassist Kelen Carpenter, speaking from his home in Long Creek California, has some very good memories of that trip. But one very sweet memory stands out. “It was probably the most easy going tour we’ve done,” he recalls. “You guys have a different structure over there, of doing the matinee shows and the 18-up or under shows later on. And we found that staying in the city for a couple of days in order to do a few shows was a lot easier on us. We got to just relax and go to the beach and enjoy Australia. So we probably enjoyed that tour more than other countries. We had a good tour guide and we had more time to see and experience things. We also had some great barbecues over there,” he recalls. Outside the culinary delights that our country serves up, Carpenter is also looking forward to the shows and the lineup as a whole. Especially one very high profile act. “I’m anxious to see the next wave of bands announced, because the first was pretty good,” he says. “I listened to a lot of those bands when I was

younger, so it’ll be fun to not only play but to see a bunch of bands that influenced me. “Of course Green Day are an influence on us,” he states. “Over a stretch of three years, I can’t remember not playing a Green Day song in a talent show – that was me as a kid, a big guitar player kid.” Unlike many musicians, Carpenter actually enjoys playing the big festivals more than the smaller, sweatier, more intimate club shows. “I like festivals for the sake of playing outside,” he reveals. “There’s something about [playing festivals] that’s less claustrophobic. And I think it engages people with the music a bit better in some cases, not so much with people having a reaction and jumping off whatever they want, but I think there’s something about playing outside that makes me feel more comfortable. I don’t know what it is; music’s just kinda nice outside.”

That said, he certainly doesn’t discount the vibe created at a late night indoor gig. “I like those better for the experience of people crowd surfing and jumping off speakers and doing whatever. There’s something about being indoors after hours that makes people want to go crazy!” The band have exactly that type of reputation when it comes to their live show, and Kelen is very happy for that to be the case. So Aussie fans can expect a very wild show from The Story So far at Soundwave, and at any sidewave shows they happen to do. “You know, it’s kind of odd how we have this universal expectation that our shows are going to be crazy,” he says, “and people follow that mentality wherever we

go. When we played in Australia it was no exception; I remember playing there one night, and security walked out on us – it got kinda messy,” he laughs again. “We’ve had a few occasions of that. While we were in – I want to say it was Sydney, but I’m not positive – there’s always the expectation that there’s going to be one show (on a given tour) that’s going to make the entire trip worthwhile.”

again. “I can’t say we’ve confirmed things right now, but we’re definitely going to be there, for sure.” You can trace the band’s origins back to the mid ‘90s, and since then they have released no less than ten albums in that time. Lewis is actually quite incredulous that it has been over a decade and a half that his band has been around, and feels that they still have plenty of creative juices left in their tank. He puts their staying power and their industrious approach down to simply a strong work ethic and enjoying what they do. “The years just kind of meld together, and it’s crazy how it flies. No, it doesn’t feel like that (long) at all. It’s basically just what we do; we’re a working band, a blue collar type of band. We love touring and we love writing records, it’s fun.”

And even though the band have been doing this for a long time, and feel they have plenty left in them, they never take playing music in an original band for a living for granted. “To do this for a living is so fortunate,” he says, “I can’t tell you how fortunate we’ve been, with the shows and the response and the kids and the fans, they’re basically keeping us alive, and making it all possible. And making it possible for us to tell our families ‘we’re not dirtbags’. We’re kind of dirtbags, but we’ve got a little bit of spending money. Not much, though.”

“I do think it comes from somewhere else though and that’s what I like about it; it’s a mystery to me,” he says after eventually recovering. “I’m not even that good of a guitar player or anything, I just play and then something piques my interest.” The band that he has surrounded himself with has also been integral to the relaxed vibe of Palms. “I feel like people do really good stuff when they have the right people around them. On paper I could’ve done Palms on my own but I need someone to say ‘Yeah man that’s good’ or also to challenge me when I need to go a bit harder,” he says. Taking that uninhibited creative process into the studio was a breeze for Palms. They recorded with Owen Penglis (Royal Headache, Straight Arrows) in his kitchen on a budget of food. “He recorded it in his kitchen and it took us three days but three days spaced out across eight months,” he says. “We paid him in food, he totally did a favour for us, and he’s, not impatient, but his pace and his attitude kept it all really alive. We didn’t jam the songs for

months and even now we just practice if we have a show. I’ve done that in bands before where you play something to death and when you end up playing it live you’ve just played the life out of it.” That attitude is Grigg’s new mantra – not just for Palms but for his life in music. “After Red Riders kinda became frustrating we decided that with this we just wanted to do what was fun to do,” he says. “No matter what success Red Riders had, our day to day lives were exactly the same. We weren’t suddenly on yachts or eating caviar so if we still have to work to get by then let’s not bother with the whole game, let’s just make the videos we want to and play the music we want to and not be pressured by anyone.”

Catch THE STORY SO FAR when they play Soundwave Festival at Flemington Racecourse on Friday March 1 2014. Their latest album, What You Don’t See, is out now on Pure Noise Records.

ZEBRAHEAD

BY ROD WHITFIELD

There’s a lot of doom and gloom in the world. Wars, famine, greed, chemical attacks, terrorism, starvation, disease, economic woes and so on and so forth. The world isn’t in a wonderful state just at the moment. What this Orange County, California based pop-punk band aim to do is provide some light-hearted relief from all this doom and gloom. Their music, and live show, is all about having fun and letting your hair down, and their brand new album, Call Your Friends, is no exception. Lead vocalist Matty Lewis, speaking from his home in Las Vegas, is proud that his band can provide an escape from all the darkness happening in the world at the moment. “I think that’s why I like it (the new album) so much,” he admits. “It’s what I like – I like party music, loud and fast and not really saying too much. We don’t like to preach or anything like that, we just like to have a good time, drink beer and party – and more party.” Is it at least part of that the fact that you don’t want to add to all the doom and gloom that’s going on around the world? “Absolutely man,” he agrees emphatically. “This is rock ‘n’ roll, and we shouldn’t be the people that comment on politics or religion or bullshit like that. Just come to a show, listen to some music and have a good time with all your friends. And that’s what we do with Zebrahead. “You know what?” he continues, “the world’s full of really shitty stuff. So why not take a break from it and have some fun?”

And he also agrees that their music and attitude is a reaction to a lot of the dark and doomy sounding bands that proliferate across the rock, punk and metal worlds. “Absolutely. That’s my least favourite of all music,” he says. “There’s a lot of music today that is just so depressing; it makes me want to hate life. It’s like ‘when they were writing this music, what were they thinking? Are they in a dark room by themselves and crying?’ I don’t understand, it’s sad,” he laughs. He doesn’t believe that the fact that he lives in a sunny, warm place contributes overly to his more positive attitude and, subsequently, he and his band’s happier approach to songwriting and performance. “Well that could be, but do you know what? The sun shines everywhere. Even Cleveland, Ohio, and even in London. There’s sun everywhere you go. You gotta live it up.” And it appears as though Australian pop-punk fans will be getting to experience the fun and rollicking good times that a Zebrahead show is within the next twelve months tops. “Absolutely,” he emphasises

ZEBRAHEAD’s new album, Call Your Friends, is out now via 3Wise Records.

PALMS

BY KRISSI WEISS

While it’s criminal to rehash the words of a press release in an interview, Palms’ description of themselves perfectly sums up their debut album, Step Brothers: “It’s a collection of short, mostly loud songs written in one bedroom, recorded in another, about wanting someone to let you into their bedroom.” Brilliant. Frontman Al Griggs and drummer Tom Wallace (both formerly of Sydney’s indie rock darlings Red Riders) have teamed up with Brendan Walsh and Dion Ford to create Palms. They’re four friends having fun; there’s no five-year-plan or stylized PR machine behind them and the resultant album is awash with honesty and devoid of pretention. God may have helped with that too. Red Riders went from strength to strength quite early, earning support slots with Jet and Franz Ferdinand before their debut album had been released, and while Griggs looks back on that time with plenty of nostalgia, Palms is not his break-up band. “I feel great about all this actually,” he says. “I would never wanna talk down Red Riders, it just felt like it had completely ran its course and right in the wake of that ending I had a massive creative burst. I felt really inspired again and energized by the change … it really felt like, well I guess by the end of nearly ten years of Red Riders you start to feel trapped by what other people think Red Riders was and also by myself and my own view. We started that band when we were 20 and we were growing and changing and working out what music we really liked and what music we wanted to make that whole time. For it to end and to have a better awareness of my own tastes and the kind of music I wanted to be making felt really good. The funny thing about Palms is that everyone keeps saying it sounds more like me than anything I’ve ever done in the past.” Beat Magazine Page 48

The creative burst was nothing new to Griggs, his writing style has always had a stream-of-consciousness approach – but Palms afforded him the ability to do that with a musically mature mind. “For me anyway, writing songs is a pretty subconscious thing,” he says. “I never consciously think about what I’m about to do and I never really feel like I get a say in what comes out. There are songs that come out and I think ‘Cool that’s a song’, but I put it away and never play it again but others, the ones that I find come back into my mind constantly, they’re the ones that I keep focusing on. I don’t wanna sound flippant but I don’t put a lot of thought or time into a song.” So is there an intangible, perhaps even spiritual element to the process? “Definitely,” he says before giving it some thought. “I don’t think they’re gifts from God or anything – I really hope God is writing much better songs than I am.” The moment is broken by rapturous laughter by Griggs and an otherwise silent audience in the background of our chat. He has to win the Best Quote Of The Year Award for that one.

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PALMS are supporting Cloud Control at The Forum on Friday September 6. Step Brothers is out now on Spunk.

CORE

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Japandroids’ Celebration Rock has been on high rotation on my stereo for some time now. It’s been stewing in my consciousness like a pork belly, getting sweeter, stickier and more delightful with every listen. I could barely control my excitement when they announced a Corner Hotel show. However, three songs into their set last Friday night, I had a rather serious realisation: two people doth not a live band make. Rest assured, the two musicians that make up Japandroids delivered in spades. Their enthusiasm and musicianship was A+. Their set list was well paced and generous. But right throughout proceedings there remained an unquenched desire for a second guitar. For some guts, some fuzz, some balls that one guitar and a drum kit simply couldn’t deliver. A ninety minute set is a big ask for two musicians who are renowned for uplifting anthems. It also invites awkward stage banter and a rather awkward pause in proceedings when someone snaps a guitar string. I was left wondering why the band chose not to employ extra help for a live context and whether there was some perceived loss of integrity for bands hiring touring musicians to help shape a more satisfying live sound. More is more people. More is more. Perth’s Grim Fandango will tour on the back of their new album, Flicker Noise. Poison City revealed that the album tour will arrive in Melbourne on Friday October 11 where the band will play at Old Bar with Apart From This and Ceres, before hitting The Reverence on Saturday October 12 with Hoodlum Shouts, Lincoln Le Fevre and Freakwave. Flicker Noise drops on Monday September 16. Against Me! have announced a new bass player in light of the recent departure of Andrew Seward earlier this year. Inge Johansson of The (International) Noise Conspiracy will join the band after TINC went on oﬃcial hiatus in 2009. Sydney’s Lo! have explained that vocalist Jamie has left the band in order to pursue studies. They’ve wasted no time in getting a replacement lined up. Samuel Dillion will jump in as frontman for the band who’ve been touring steadily since releasing their newest Monstrorum Historia. Eleventh He Reaches London announced that their third album, Banhus, will be released via Adelaide-based indie Hobbledehoy Records on Friday October 4. They’ll head to Melbourne to headline at the Evelyn Hotel on Saturday October 12.

CORE GIG GUIDE

Thursday September 5: Joyce Manor, Cheap Girls, Grim Fandango, Initials, Freak Wave at The Gasometer Jean Claude Van Damme Terran, Warewolves, Elcaset at The Reverence Sienna Skies, This Fiasco, Bury The Truth, Venomartyr at Next Friday September 6: The Nation Blue, Hoodlum Shouts, White Walls, Deep Heat, Clowns, Postblue at The John Curtin Hotel Drifter, Indian Mynah, Fluzies, The Knave at The Reverence Saturday September 7: Ribbons Patterns, Pinch Hitter, Lucy Wilson, Nathan Seeckts at The Old Bar The Smith Street Band, Joyce Manor, Cheap Girls, Luca Brasi, Milhouse, Grim Fandango at Corner Hotel Volumes, Prepared Like a Bride, Stories, Ocean Grove, I Valiance, Void Of Vision at OLP Ringwood Helm, Dumbsaint at The Evelyn Deathcage, Kromosom, Internal Rot, Scab Eater at The Bendigo Stoneﬁeld at Ding Dong The Getaways Plan, Lets Not Pretend, Under Vienna Skies at Bang TTDC, The Hidden Venture, Long Holiday, The Underhanded at The Reverence Sunday September 8: Blueline Medic, Cory Branan, Lincoln LeFevre, Arrows, The Bennies, Jen Buxton, Inﬁnite Void, Apart From This, Pinch Hitter at The Reverence Volumes, Prepared Like a Bride, Stories, Ocean Grove, Refraction at The Evelyn Hotel Anberlin, The Maine, William Beckett, Masketta Fall at The Palace Right Mind, Life Of My Own, xNo Wordsx at The Gasometer Parkway Drive aren’t settling with releasing excellent albums and DVDs – they’re now branching out and releasing a new book. Ten Years Of Parkway Drive will document their career with the assistance of local artist Callum Preston. You can pick one up at their upcoming Palace Theatre shows on Saturday September 21, Sunday September 22 and Monday September 23.

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KVELERTAK AT THE CORNER

God gave rock’n’roll to Kvelertak. They used it and Dave Grohl approved it. True fans of heavy metal rejoice; your saviours are here. Throughout history bands have tried to meld multiple genres (punk/metal/hardcore/rock), and most have failed spectacularly. Kvelertak present a sound that fuses so many heavy elements successfully, they’re impossible to ignore. And they’re at the Corner Hotel in Richmond on Tuesday September 17.

THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THUNDERSTAG Thunderstag return to the stage this week for their annual rock’n’roll extravaganza! Thunderstag combine a double bass attack with a triple guitar onslaught to fuel a glamrock/psychobilly/heavy metal juggernaut! Also on the night, The Mercy Kills launch their debut album as well as Chinatown Angels and Virtue. Catch the insanity at the Espy, Friday September 6. Free entry!

Newly-formed heavy blues-rockers Smoke Stack Rhino are at the Espy Front Bar on Thursday September 5 with The Deep End, Dead River and Greta Mob, and at Kate’s Party at The Barn in Bayswater on Friday September 6 with Poseidon.

REZUME AT THE BENDIGO

This Friday September 6 at The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood, catch Indonesian porn-slam-deathmetallers Rezume along with Whoretopsy, The Obsidian Ascension and Iconic Vivisect. It all kicks oﬀ at 8.45pm. Rezume are about to release their new album, Fragment of Blessedness Spermicide, via Prime Cuts Music.

NEW ASKING ALEXANDRIA ALBUM OUT NOW

2012 was a breakout year for Asking Alexandria, headlining massive sold-out European and North American tours, and capping it all off with a slot on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival. This year they’ve packed in a stack of European festival appearances as well as a huge, huge show at the Download festival. And now they’ve released From Death To Destiny, their third album. Produced by Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Buried in Verona, Of Mice and Men), From Death To Destiny is heavy, melodic, intense, powerful, energetic all that good stuff. “From all the people I’ve spoken to so far, they’ve all said this is without a doubt our heaviest album,” guitarist Ben Bruce tells Crunch. “Albeit we’ve cut down on the breakdowns and we’ve focused more on riffs and leads, but it’s still very, very heavy. And we’ve always wanted it to be heavy but accessible to other people who may not necessarily have picked up one of our albums before, or any heavy album for that matter. So the idea was to get these songs on the radio because we wanted to show people that, fuck, heavy music is still alive and well, and it can be on the radio and it can be heard by more than just people in their bedroom, yeah?” The band is part of Soundwave 2014.

DEAR STALKER AT CHERRY ELECTION AFTERPARTY

Melbourne grunge-pop trio Dear Stalker are teaming up with Phill Calvert (The Birthday Party, Psychedelic Furs, Witch Hats) to produce their debut album, and will treat listeners to songs from the forthcoming release at Release The Sounds: Election After Party at Cherry Bar on Saturday September 7. While vocalist/ guitarist Lisa Maxwell, bassist Adam Learner and drummer Alan Murphy are no strangers to Melbourne’s great band rooms, this will mark Dear Stalker’s ﬁrst time gracing the iconic Cherry stage. This year the band headlined the Queens Of Noize festival in Bendigo, while their single Whole Other Kind has been added to community radio across the country (and you really should check out the kickass video on YouTube). Preproduction is underway for the album, with plans to lay tracks to tape in November. Also set to ‘release the sounds’ and deliver hard rocking performances after Australia goes to the polls are MY (Michael Yule) Band launching their debut album, Tequila Mockingbyrd shooting a live music video and Kanvas Grey returning to the stage after an extended hiatus. It all kicks oﬀ from 8pm, and entry is $13 at the door.

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STONEFIELD You can get your first taste of the long awaited self-titled debut album from Stonefield at Ding Dong Lounge on Saturday September 7. Spending six weeks with Band of Skulls producer Ian Davenport, the sisters have emerged from the studio and are ready to showcase their new tracks for fans. Stopping off in Melbourne before their Big Sound conference appearance, you will not want to miss this spectacular. Support from Apes and Stillwater Giants. Doors 8pm and tickets are $20 on the door.

CREEPSHOW HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Start preparing your Halloween costume as Melbourne’s biggest Halloween party is just around the corner! The Espy will be transforming into a haunted mansion to host Creepshow Halloween Festical on Saturday October 26. In it’s fourth year, Creepshow will feature DJs, burlesque dancers and bands all in full costume. Playing on the night is Sydonia (video launch) Engine, Gay Paris, Chaos Divine, The Killgirls, Anna Salen VS Mario Broas, Death Audio, Ten Thousand, Head Filled Attraction, Marlow, Shadowgame, LeSuits, Red Remedy, The Pass Outs, Sentia, Transience, Ire and more to be announced. Prizes for best dressed on the night. Visit creepshowfestival. com for more information.

THE BULLETTES Feel the soul vibes as pedigree musicians from Melbourne come together to bring you the oldest gold and latest great soul hits for your dancing pleasure. The Bullettes play at the Great Britain on Saturday September 7, featuring a stack of chart topping greats and small town favourites. With roots in 60s soul, this band is inspired by anything Daptones and the sensational soul mamas and papas from back in the day. The Bullettes can turn wallﬂowers into dancing maniacs and dancing maniacs into Fred Astaire. Gentlemen grab your suede shoes, ladies get your go-go boots come down and get loose with The Bullettes. Doors 9pm. Free entry.

ANNA SMYRK AND THE APPETITES Anna Smyrk and the Appetites are pleased to present their latest musical offering unto you. Apocalypse the first single to be lifted from their forthcoming debut album of the same name. Apocalypse was written on a ukulele while I was staying at a beautiful beach on the Mornington Peninsula- hardly the setting for a song about the fiery end of human civilisation. The single was produced by Craig Pilkington (ARIA award winner for his work with Gurrumul) and recorded at Audrey Studios in Melbourne, a process aided by a kilo of hummus and infinite cups of peppermint tea. Apocalypse puts storytelling at its centre as it follows the protaganist’s reaction to a huge, destructive event that no one else seems to notice. Join Anna and the band as they launch the single at The Grace Darling Hotel on Saturday September 14.

KING PARROT After all the babbling about “Bonox” and having a “Good Day”, it seems the Australian underground metal community has gone mad about King Parrot. Since the release of the video for “Shit on the Liver” and their debut album Bite Your Head Oﬀ, the band have gone from strength to strength with successive national tours alongside Thy Art is Murder, Cattle Decapitation and Psycroptic and their self funded tour of South East Asia with a performance at the legendary Obscene Extreme Festival in Jakarta. Now King Parrot are back with a follow up video for the 1st track from Bite Your Head Oﬀ, simply titled... “Bozo”. Catch the lunacy when they return to The Tote on Saturday October 12. Check the venue websites for more information.

SMITH STREET SOUL TRAIN The Grace Darling hosts Melbourne’s newest soul night – Smith Street Soul Train – with a 12 piece live band featuring stellar players who have performed with the likes of The Commodores (ahem, that’s Lionel Ritchie’s band!), James Morrison, Little Red, Harry Angus (Cat Empire), Hugh Jackman, Thelma Houston, Bon Jovi, The Good China, Gossling, and Kylie Minogue. These monster musicians come together every Tuesday night from September 10 to bring you the tunes that will help you get your boogie on down. With funky soul DJs and drink specials thrown in, Smith Street Soul Train is the new destination for your weekly serving of sweet soul music. Doors 8pm, $8 entry. $5 Tecate beer, $5 house wine.

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SUBURBAN DARK Suburban Dark’s colossal LP Second Front was released on July 26 2013 through Big Village Records. The ﬁrst single Skeletonne ft. Thundamentals’ Jeswon has already been making an impact online and on radio. Rinsed on rotation on Triple J, Skeletonne was also featured for six weeks on Triple J New music website for free download, with the video clip premiered on Home and Hosed and various other hip hop blog sites. Second Front has a diverse range of tracks from spine chilling noise to straight up bass assaulting bangers. The album is a dark, eclectic collection of rap tracks and instrumentals: a calculated departure from previous Big Village releases, an aﬀront to the ‘feel good’ sound of most mainstream australian hip hop. Catch Suburban Dark at Revolver Upstairs on Friday September 6.

BITCH PREFECT This spring, Adelaide-via-Melbourne slackers Bitch Prefect will release their ﬁrst single since 2012’s debut LP, Big Time. Aptly titled Adelaide, the track explores events from their past hometown, and what it was like to leave that city for bigger and better things. Adelaide is the ﬁrst single from Bitch Prefect’s forthcoming LP, Bird Nerds, and will be available both digitally and as a 7” single with B-side Better Next Time from September 6. They will launch their new single at the John Curtin Hotel on Saturday September 14. Supports on the night come from Constant Mongrel and Justin K Fuller. Check out the venue website for more information.

CLAIRE BIRCHALL Claire Birchall and Friends launch Claire’s Captain Captain (2000) & This Gallery Of Mine (1999), on Saturday September 7 at the Post Office Hotel, Sydney Road. The twin album launch is celebrating the long awaited official release of these four-track recorded albums, which have finally been mastered for first time and packaged in a deluxe double CD, courtesy of Night Owl Records. The show will be somewhat different to what most would be used to for fuzz-rock-chick Claire, who will be going acoustic for the night, accompanied by sister Bec on pump organ, old friend and Paper Planes original Mark Brant on bass and The Happy Lonesome’s Matt Green on harmonica. Support on the night comes from the legendary Matt Walker, so make sure to get down there early. Doors 9pm, free entry.

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Sean Kirkwood & The Radioshow have been hard at work establishing their place in the Melbourne scene since coming together earlier this year. Consisting of established New Zealand bred singer-songwriter, Sean Kirkwood, Phoebe Neilson and Andrej Morgan, the trio have focused on re-inventing Folk, Alt-Country and Roots through emotive lyrics, lush harmonies and an eclectic on-stage instrumentation made up of Lap-slide style guitar, guitars, drums and both double and electric bass. After a two month hiatus The Radioshow are back for “The First Show In Ages Show!’’ at Gertrudes Brown Couch on September 6 with special guests Chris Mulhall (Vance Joy) and Chloe Schnell (WinterMoon) joining the stage to add their ﬂavor to The Radioshow. Doors open 8.30pm, $10. Support from Chris Mulhall Band.

DAVID BRIDIE & THE PILLS David Bridie’s new album Wake has been hailed as profound, inspired, bold and hauntingly beautiful. Now on the ﬁnal stretch of his national tour, don’t miss your last chance to see David Bridie & The Pills live at the National Gallery of Victoria on Saturday September 7 as part of their Monet Until Midnight series.

BLUE EYES CRY Fronted by a brilliant voice in Iseula Hingano, backed by a cooking band led by her partner, Nathan Brett (Guitar) Blue Eyes Cry are certainly a Blues act on the rise. The other band members are Stuart Prendergast (Bass) and Cameron Smith (Drums). Inﬂuences run the gamut of the modern Blues scene - Robert Cray, Eva Cassidy, Robin Trower, through to Soul artists - Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Their debut album Sleepin’ Alone was released in May 2013 under Black Market Music, Sleepin’ Alone reached to number one on the Australian Blues and Roots Radio Airplay Charts for the month of June and July. Check them out at The Retreat Hotel on Thursday September 5 with support from Jonno Zilber. Doors open 8.30pm Beat Magazine Page 50

THE TEALEAVES Melbourne based indie-rock folk band The Tealeaves have just released their highly anticipated follow-up to their 2012 critically acclaimed self-titled album and are set to launch it at The Thornbury Theatre on Friday September 6. Entitled No More Can You Be Here, the album contains ten songs steadily crafted over time, and the band is really excited to be releasing it in September. The Tealeaves’ sound is inspired by the era of the great singer-songwriters, traversing richly-layered, harmony-ﬁlled band tracks to intimate, melancholic indie-rock. The Tealeaves are the perfect infusion to any day, so come support them as they launch their new album at The Thornbury Theatre on Friday September 6, with support from Whitaker. Tickets are $15+bf, or at the door if available.

SOUTHERN LIGHTNING Check out the very very best of Melbourne old school blues at Cherry Bar on Sunday September 8. Southern Lightning will be playing two afternoon sets from 3pm sharp. Doors 2pm, $5 entry, DJ Max Crawdaddy till 6.30pm, Free chilli.

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You know when you hear about a gig you’ve missed and you wish you had been there? Get to The Espy on Friday September 6 and kick start your weekend with The Mercy Kills. The Espy presents a killer four band lineup from The Mercy Kills debut album launch. The band can’t wait to slam through their new songs and give you a night to remember. Joining them on the night will be special guests, Thunderstag, Chinatown Angels, Virtue and Dumb Blondes lighting the fuse around 9pm. Don’t miss this one folks, you’ll want to say you were there. Free entry.

DEAR STALKER Spring has sprung, and grunge-pop trio Dear Stalker will be bursting out of the studio to deliver a set of their most rockin’ tunes at Cherry Bar this Saturday September 7 for “Release The Sounds: Election Afterparty”. Expect to hear a heap of brand new material from the band’s forthcoming debut album, set for an early 2014 release. Joining Dear Stalker on the iconic Cherry stage will be MY (Michael Yule) Band, Kanvas Grey and Tequila Mockingbyrd. It all starts at 8pm, entry is $13.

THE TIMBERS The Timbers have a distinctive alternative folk groove reminiscent of musical inﬂuences such as The Pogues, Graveyard Train, Flogging Molly, Of Mountains and Men, and Mumford and Sons. Their raucous live performances, relevance and musicianship gives them the drive and determination to aspire to the accomplishment of those mentioned as muses. Their instrumentation sets them apart from most other young acts featuring banjo, trumpet, mandolin, acoustic guitars, trombone, three part harmony and an array of instruments played with feet. Support comes from singer-songwriter Little Wise whose live show sways between energetic and calming and incorporate a variety of instruments that include guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and stomp-box. Catch the multi instrumental mayhem at Richmond’s Great Britain Hotel, Sunday September 8 from 8pm. Free entry.

JOHNNY CASINO While our ‘ramblin gamblin man’ Johnny was in Spain busy drinking vino, eating chorizo and getting married it occurred to him that now might be the right time to ﬁnd some Spanish Hermanos to play some rock’n’roll with. So he calls his old pal Julian Marco (Bass-Los Perros-Midnight Woolf) whom calls a friend who is living in Berlin Isidro Rubio (Drums- The VenereansWau y Los Arrrghs) and JC calls Aitor Ochoa (GuitarSoul Gestapo) whom is living in the north and Y Los Secretos is born! They roar through eight shows in a week in Spain and agree to rendezvous in Australia the next year. True to there word Julian , Isidro and Aitor make it to Australia to ﬁnd JC has booked em eight shows. Catch them at Yah Yah’s with Brat Farrar and Levitating Churches on Saturday September 7.

ASHLEY NAYLOR Ashley Naylor is one of Australia’s most loved guitarists, singers and songwriters. Described by leading Australian music journalist Jeﬀ Jenkins as a ‘human jukebox’, Ashley Naylor was also named by Jenkins as his Australian Artist of the Year for 2010. Ironically, this was a year in which neither Naylor nor his main musical vehicle, rock band Even, released any new material. Many of the plaudits for Ashley Naylor’s musical exploits stem from his reputation as an exceptional live musician. Naylor’s musical career commenced in 1987 at the age of seventeen, when he played guitar for indie rock band The Swarm. In 1994 he formed Even with Matthew Cotter, whom he had played with in The Swarm, and bass player Wally Kempton of The Meanies. Catch him as he plays the Thornbury Theatre on Sunday September 15. Doors open 1.30pm. $20 entry.

CRATE DIGGER RECORD FAIR Andy Fantapants brings his vinyl pushing tune peddlers to the majestic Northcote Town Hall - Main Hall on Sunday September 22. Come and buy records, then hit the hub bar for Open Decks, play your new records and bask in your friends jealousy. It kicks oﬀ at midday and is an all ages event. Free entry.

DRIFTER Inner city vagrants Drifter are heading up The Reverence Hotel with their fuzzed out ﬂannie-wearing mayhem on Friday September 7. The guys are currently recording a new album with Loki Lockwood (Spooky Records) and are testing their new kind of crazy on innocent punters. Main support back after eight months is Indian Mynah after their drummer broke his arm in a horriﬁc table tennis accident. Make sure you get down early for Fluzies and The Knave. $10 Doors 8:30pm.

PUBLIC BAR COMEDY Don’t miss out on Public Bars Comedy this Wednesday September 4 night as this week it’s a fully loaded line up. $5 is all it’ll cost to catch Luke McGregor (It’s A Date, Dirty Laundry Live), Elbow Skin, Adam Rezenbachs, Linda Beatty, Rob Hunter. You’ll be entertained by your host Bart Freebairn and it’s the perfect way to spice up your mid-week.

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Fresh off their successful EP launch are Brisbane rockers London Bureau, bringing their bluesy garage rock, razor sharp grooves and killer harmonies for the first time ever to Melbourne at Ding Dong Lounge Thursday September 12. Support on the night comes from freshfaced and skilled Altitude, the pop-rock darlins with a dynamite live show Avantair and the eclectic and dynamic indie rockers Jack Runaway. If you want to kick off your weekend partying a day early, then this is the night to do so! $5 entry and doors 8pm.

Indie pop dream-weavers Tully On Tully released their debut EP Weightless on Friday August 16. With music that captures the imagination and hearts of listeners, and live shows brimming with mesmerising vocal performances and spiralling guitar work, Weightless is sure to be a release that any lover of intrinsic song writing and poetic imagery would be a fan of. Tully On Tully play Saturday September 7 at The Toﬀ In Town. Doors open 7pm. Tickets are $12 on the door.

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Having quickly gained a name for themselves after performing with Australian blues legends Phil Manning, Geoﬀ Achison and Jimi Hocking, you don’t want to miss out on Melbourne’s own Smoke Stack Rhino performing this week. You can catch them two nights this week, ﬁrstly at the Espy Front Bar on Thursday September 5 and at Kate’s Party in Bayswater on Friday September 6.

Melbourne’s Wagons, known for their dynamic and unpredictable live shows, are bringing their ever-engaging 70s inspired boogie outlaw rock to Yarraville for the ﬁrst time this Cup Eve. Fresh from a sold out Corner show in June and with work underway on their latest album featuring Mick Harvey, the boys will be armed with a bunch of new material and ready to entertain. Wagons look forward to celebrating Cup Eve with you at The Yarraville Club over several drinks and some loud rollicking. Catch these guys on Monday November 4, entry is $27 pre sales or $30 on the door after 8pm, special guests to be conﬁrmed.

TANYA BATT Having gained a buzz in such a short time, including radio play on BBC1 and being dubbed by BBC Radio 1 presenter Ollie Winiberg as ‘better than Florence and The Machine’ you do not want to miss out on her Atlas EP Launch show at The Toff this Wednesday. Her second single Atlas (a collab with Hayden Calnin) has been picked up by Triple J, Triple R and SYN and fun fact: can also be heard in all international and domestic Qantas and Jetstar flights. Get down to The Toff this Wednesday September 4 at 7.30pm.

BRAVE FACE Brave Face have conjured a debut album possessed with as much playful joy as it is with devastation. Fuelled by the songwriting partnership of Jake Kagan and Chris Wright (Morning After Girls) and drummer Thomas Van Der Vliet (The Endless Party), the group have produced a dream pop record coloured with layers of synth, shapeshifting percussion; and disparate inﬂuences – from The Beach Boys to the edgy swag of contemporaries such as Real Estate and Wild Nothing. Brave Face are excited to announce the launch party for their album on Friday September 6 at The Grace Darling, proudly supported by the silky electronic pop jams of Young Hysteria and newest members of the First Love family, Singing For Humans. Brave Face’s debut LP is out now on First Love Records.

SCOTT WILSON WITH THE EBC ALLSTARS The blues meets the bent world of post hippie ‘60s death rays this week at the Greyhound Hotel as Scott Wilson joins the EBH Allstars this Sunday arvo. As a writer/producer and guitarist with the ARIA winning Dan Sultan, Wilson will step out South-side this week running through a mess of old blues, R&B and showcase new songs from his latest album Stompy & The Heat. Set to be a massive arvo, be sure to head down to the GH on Sunday September 8. Doors 5pm.

PBS 106.7FM presents Soul-A-Go-Go Saturday September 7 at The Workers Club. Exit winter with a bang and get on down to Soul-A-Go-Go, Melbourne’s premier soul and funk night. Featuring Miss Goldie, Pierre Baroni, Zack Rampage, Andrew Young, Jack Sparrow and Dave Boots. It’s $10 for members and $15 for future members. Get there super early, kicks oﬀ at 8pm.

MONIQUE BRUMBY Two-time ARIA award winning performer Monique Brumby hits the Drunken Poet delivering pop with brains and heart and tales of dark meeting light in a compelling fashion. Her songs enriched with melodic hooks will transcend the banal. Catch her playing at 9pm this Saturday September 7.

OH PEP! Combining a fresh blend of pop, folk, bluegrass and country that stay with you and represent everything that’s great about song writing is Oh Pep! You can catch their infectious melodies at the Drunken Poet this Sunday September 8 from 6.30pm. Bloomin’ Heathers play earlier in the day at 4pm.

BEACHES The Psychedelic Coven ladies have put together the ultimate night of psychedelic bliss and acid rock heaven. Headlining the evening everyone’s favorite super psych mega- babes, Beaches! Face it – you can never get enough Beaches in your life and that new album is smokin’. Support for the evening comes by way of Japans, Kiagaku Moyo. Ascending from the mind melting Tokyo Psych scene and Brisbane’s, Dreamtime. This will be a bloody great night. Miss it and cry. Be there early to enjoy the full extent of your mental expansion. It all goes down on Thursday September 12 at the Gasometer Hotel from 8pm. Tickets are $16+BF.

REGURGITATOR

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Those perverse pop creatures of cut and post interplay take a dive into the shallow end of reality, splatter the glass ceiling, hacking the fragmented fashion ﬂash in a shimmer of sugar pop hysteria and the slice & dice channel ﬂicker of our pop culture wonderland. Regurgitator are back with their eighth LP Dirty Pop Fantasy. They hit the Hi-Fi on Saturday September 28. Doors open 8pm and tickets are available from the venue website.

19 year old Tassie sensation Asta has just announced her ﬁrst headline East Coast tour. Landing on the scene after winning triple j’s Unearthed High competition with her debut My Heart is on Fire, the teenager hits the Northcote Social Club on Friday October 4. With recent national supports with Birds of Tokyo and Hungry Kids of Hungary under her belt, be sure to catch her impressive set in October. Tickets via Oztix.

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Catch Raised by Eagles, fronted by Melbourne songsmith Luke Owen Sinclair (The Idle Hoes, Tracy McNeil) before they head oﬀ on tour this Saturday September 7 at 9pm. Fresh from their self-titled debut album, the quartet’s alt-country sounds have never sounded better. Be sure to check out their set at The Union Hotel Saturday night.

Before heading back to Europe and the UK for their October tour, Sydney indie-dark edge all girl trio, The Dark Shadows, head down to Melbourne this Sunday September 8 to play the Gasometer in Collingwood for their Eisbär Video Clip Launch. Support comes from Road Ratz and DJ Poisondwarf. Doors at 7pm and entry is $8.

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JP Klipspringer JP Klipspringer is the new recording project of Melbourne songwriter and front man of The Zanes, Jack Poulson. This fresh take on chilled-out electro pop takes inﬂuence from artists as varied as Elliott Smith and Primal Scream and has drawn comparisons to The xx and Wild Nothing. Produced by Simon Lam and mastered by Anrei Ermin (Chet Faker, Brightly), Klipspringer’s lush and arresting tunes will grab a hold of you from ﬁrst listen. Poulson plays solo acoustic sets of Zanes and Klipspringer Tunes at Gertrude’s Friday September 6 and The Brunswick Hotel Friday September 13.

JACK ON FIRE Tapping into the melancholic and searing sombre tones of understated swamp-rock, Perth-come-Melbourne based band Jack On Fire are set to release their latest single, Easy Money, this September. Easy Money, to be released as an exclusive 7” with B-side Suzanne, is a seething and ominous oﬀering that follows a constant steam-of-consciousness haze through veiny guitar lines, abrasive vocals and scorched bass lines. Catch Jack On Fire on Saturday September 21 at The Old Bar for the oﬃcial release of Easy Money, with the group’s debut album due to drop early next year.

TTTDC The sons of Melbourne riﬀ royalty TTTDC are heading up a massive line up at The Reverence Hotel on Saturday September 7. The buzz around this band keeps on growing and punters keep on asking what TTTDC stands for? Well, you better come down and ﬁnd out for yourself! Supports are the mesmerising rockers The Hidden Venture, grunge beasts Long Holiday and stoner grungers The Underhanded. $10 Doors 8:30pm.

TRACY MCNEIL To celebrate the release of Wildcats the ﬁrst single oﬀ her brand new album Nobody Ever Leaves, Tracy McNeil and her band will be playing every Sunday in September from 4:30pm at The Spotted Mallard. Free entry.

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BROTHERS HAND MIRROR After a month-long sweat invoking residency at The Tote in July, Brothers Hand Mirror are pleased to present their latest EP, Picture Tape, which sees the Brothers collaborate with a label for the ﬁrst time. Brothers Hand Mirror’s notoriously wild live shows are most often accompanied by their two sibling dance crews, The Sissies & The Always Crew, thereby numbering up to nine glitter-covered contortionists onstage at once. See them do it live with special guests Oisima, Banoﬀee, Friendships, Outerwaves and Tincture on Friday September 6 at the Gasometer Hotel.

THE BAUDELAIRES The Baudelaires will be taking to one of their favourite live music venues for a Monday night residency in September. They have crafted their sound from inﬂuences of ‘60s psyche bands such as The 13th Floor Elevators and The Velvet Underground, blending them with more modern tones of overdriven shoe-gaze guitars, a slap of country rhythm and the mysticism of soft tenor blues vocals. So come on down to The Evelyn Hotel for Monday nights with The Baudelaires in September for $10 jugs and a $3 night of live music!

JACKSON FIREBIRD Catch Jackson Firebird’s sweat fueled rock’n’roll every Wednesday in September at Cherry Bar. Featuring a diﬀerent support each week. Doors 6pm, bands from 9pm, Free Entry, Cherry DJ till 3am.

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Each year more than 100 local songwriters enter this great competition to win what has now become one of the most highly regarded song writing awards in Australia. Past winners include the amazing Jordie Lane, Sal Kimber, Ben Mason, E’Wah Lady and Falloe. Our esteemed judges, Jen Cloher, Peter Farnan, Tristan Goodall (The Audreys) will select ten ﬁnalists to perform at the Songwriters’ Award Grand Final concert. The event will be hosted by writer, musician & broadcaster Ben Birchall and feature a special guest performances from the 2012 Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award winner, Richard Jeﬀery and 2007 winner, Sal Kimber. This year’s winner will receive $2000 cash thanks to APRA, studio time at Head Gap Studios, mastering at Indie Masters, duplication services thanks to Implant Media, $200 Guitar World Voucher, Face the Music Conference Tickets and a Beat Ad!! Check it out from 3pm on Sunday September 29 at Studio 1 in the Northcote Town Hall. It is an all ages event and entry is free.

Bits of Shit threw subtlety out the window when choosing their band name, but subtlety is for chumps anyway. They’ll force feed you some nasty punk rock (and you’ll like it, damn it!) because they’ve been around the block a couple of times and they know what’s good for you They are playing at The Public Bar on Friday September 6 with Bad Vision and Them Nights. Plus they’ll have exclusive copies of their latest singles out on Matador and Total Punk records for sale, so bring your purses. Doors at 8.30pm and entry is $6.

NIGEL WEARNE Nigel Wearne is a country, folk singer-songwriter whose music has an intimate and poignant narrative. Equipped with personally handcrafted guitars, his music melds ﬁnger-style guitar, country twang, honky tonk and honest storytelling. Watch these stories come alive at The Standard Hotel when Nigel Wearne performs on Wednesday September 11 from 8.30pm.

JEN KNIGHT AND THE CAVALIERS Jen Knight and the Cavaliers bring their infectious feel good pop every Wednesday night at Ding Dong Lounge. Kicking oﬀ their soul soothing residency with supports Stevie and The Sleepers this Wednesday September 4. With a debut EP on the shelves, spell binding presence and headlines to boot, they are proving that a little dream and goal to play only original material, can go a long way. Support comes from the legendary Northern Soul King, DJ Vince Peach spinning soul, funk and the very best from his incredible collection. Doors 8pm. Free entry.

CHIEF Chief’s album release is at the Retreat Hotel on Wednesday September 4. He always gets a good turnout. Great songs. Good vibes. Doors open 7.30pm.

CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN With their melodic folk sound and stories that evoke warmth, humour and joy, to introspective sorrow, hardship and love, the Christopher Coleman Collective captivates their audience with their unique sounds. Catch their next performance at The Standard Hotel in Fitzroy from 8.30pm on Wednesday September 4.

THE PURPLE DENTISTS Yes, it’s true. They are back! After reforming for an acclaimed concert at the recent 25th Brunswick Music Festival, the legendary Purple Dentists are bringing their dazzling versatility and musical brilliance back to Brunswick for a series of shows at The Spotted Mallard starting on Thursday September 5. The music of the Dentists is based on the Irish tradition but incorporates elements of Zydeco, country swing, free improvisation and contemporary compositions. A mixture of old and new, displaying the classic diversity of genre that made the bands name, this is a show that is simply too good to be missed. This is Brunswick at its best! Doors 8.30pm. Free entry.

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THE RECHORDS Roots and ‘30s-’60s western swing three piece The Rechords return to the Gem for a short Sunday residency in September. Having gained a stack of new fans over the last few years playing almost every Sunday between early 2010 til early 2012, they return to their second home to dazzle crowds with their old faves and bust out some new tunes. Be sure to catch their energy and all the buzz that folks have come to expect from the trio. Playing every Sunday 7.30-9.30pm at The Gem Bar.

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Funky, bluesy, gritty, a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll and one hundred percent Gallagher. Wine Island is the highly anticipated new double album by the twotime ARIA award winner and Karma Country front man Brendan Gallagher. The album tour includes a cacking band featuring legend Robbie Souter, jazz bad maestro Jonathan Zwartz and young WA guitarist Doug Nairn. Catch Brendan Gallagher performing in Melbourne at The Flying Saucer Club on Friday September 20 and on the Victorian coast at Barwon Heads Bowling Club on Saturday September 21.

THE HIGH SUBURBAN & FRIENDS 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. The High Suburban are a Melbourne four piece; Hagan Mathews plays rhythm guitar and sings most of the time, James Sommer plays lead guitar and sings occasionally, Russell Bannister also sings occasionally but mostly plays drums, and Michael Chrisp plays bass. They’re from the suburbs and they make some really nice music that might sound a bit like The Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire and maybe even the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. They seem to like writing Haikus and putting them on the internet. They are playing at Revolver Upstairs this Wednesday September 4. Entry is free and students receive 20% oﬀ food at Colonel Tan’s. Doors 8pm.

LUNARS The exciting release of Lunars’ new EP Happenings, is underpinned by menacing guitars, dark surf melodies, and sprinkles of oﬀ-kilter keys and vibraphones. You can catch Lunars on Friday September 13 at the Grace Darling basement for their EP launch party. Support comes from fellow noisemakers Actor Slash Model and Dane Certiﬁcate. Doors 9:30pm, $8.

WORNG Get down to the Public Bar on Wednesday night to catch local outer-realm electronic music. Get your ears around sound producer Worng making monged out beats and him projecting shapes while a bubblewrap pyramid inﬂates in the foreground, Brite Fight with her crafty lush slow-dance jams and Mt Mutumbo (Hammocks & Honey, ii) this Thursday September 5 at the Public Bar. Entry $6, doors at 8.30pm.

HEADS OF CHARM Heads Of Charm is the new band for David Gagliardi (exLaura), Sam Whiting (Nikko) and Sam Reid (Bone). Late last year they released their debut EP, If I Was Still General Manager of the World You Guys Would Be Fucked! and were quickly featured on triple j’s Unearthed radio. The band have just released their new single Check Check Check and are once again causing a lot of excitement. Heads Of Charm will be playing upstairs at the Tote at 10pm every Wednesday night in September. $8 entry, doors are 7:30pm.

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THE GALAXY FOLK 10” LAUNCH Having previously thrown a bunch of hand made albums, EPs and free downloads, bedroom electronica, The Galaxy Folk, launch their very limited and very handmade (laithe cut) EP on 10” vinyl via Hysteria. Gracing the stage with their blend of ambience, surf, pop and bedroom doom, The Galaxy Folk are joined on stage with East Brunswick All Girls Choir, the manic boots of Strangers from Now On and a warm welcome to new group Melbourne Cans (Pageants, Witch Hats, Pets w Pets). It’s all happening at the Tote on Saturday September 7. Doors 9pm, entry $12.

ALEK HURDY-GURDY This French soloist has been enthralling audiences with his incredible music. A customised instrument with modiﬁcations and microphones at the hands of a lecturer, in its performance incorporates live loops with foot-controlled midi to create a unique mix. Sounds range from traditional folk through to Euro disco, doof, dub and dance a-la or Daft Punk. Do not miss this chance to see Alex play two long sets after JP Swallow at Whole Lotta Love this Sunday September 8, 4 till 9pm.

ANIMAUX Local pop-funk favourites Animaux are set to launch their single Wave of Change at the Workers Club in just over a month! Having previously shared the stage with Eagle and the Worm, Paris Wells, Oh Mercy, Saskwatch, King Gizzard, Kira Pire and Vaudeville Smash and oming oﬀ a string of performances supporting The Cat Empire in September be sure to catch the local funksters in all their glory on Friday October 11 at the Workers Club. Tickets are $12 and support comes from Velma Grove and the smooth sounds of Ghost Orkid.

YAH YAH’S 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrating five years since their doors first flung open to shenanigans on Smith Street until 5am’s on the weekend, is local favourite venue Yah Yahs. They’ve got 12 acts to help them celebrate including: Clinkerfield, Slocombe’s Pussy, Plague Doctor, The Grand Rapids, Rickie 1250 & The Brides of Christ, The Wardens, The Bombing Angels, Jemma & her Ambitious Yougn Men, The Solicitors, Fraudband, Blown Cones, Mufasa & The Prophets, Madame Buttons (burlesque) and much more to be announced. There will be cake and bingo too! Doors at 4pm, entry is $10.

MICHAEL PLATER AND THE EXIT KEYS Proponents of feedback-laced lyrical art-noir Michael Plater and the Exit Keys will be bringing their not-to-bemissed show to the Empress on Saturday September 7. Supporting them are the much-lauded pop/rock/punk trio Midnight Caller and the latest girlgang in town the Curse. It’s a special afternoon gig, kicking oﬀ at 3pm, so get there early!

MAJOR TOM & THE ATOM’S Lead by Tom Hartney, formerly Little Red, Major Tom & The Atom’s new single is taken from their forthcoming album which is packed with an eclectic collection of rhythm and blues based tracks, ranging from howlin growlin blues to spy-chedelic junk-yard freak outs. They’re launching their new single Confusion on Friday September 13 at Cherry Bar.

ROUGE FONCE Melbourne’s own death cabaret rockers Rouge Fonce will release their new single The Carousel at The Evelyn Hotel on Sunday September 15. Once described as “The Dresden Dolls meets Hole”, this is a live show not to be missed. Rouge Fonce have been known for bringing provocative vocals, haunting melodies, and macabre storytelling rock to the burlesque revival scene since 2009. The night will feature performances from the beautiful and deadly siren Sarah Eida and powerful dark grunge act Dear Stalker. Burlesque performer Kerryx, known as the “Damsel of Debauchery”, will also make a special appearance, performing her own vision of excess and style of Burlesque-Noir. Doors open 1:30 pm. $10 entry.

ELECTRIC VULTURES IV Fallopian Tunes presents Electric Cultures IV, a night of contemporary experimental music. Much like its predecessor, Electric Cultures IV continues to showcase artists on the periphery. Catch Tlaotlon, War Pigs, Beige Rainbow, Smash Tennis and Bearded Iris at The Old Bar this Thursday night from 8pm for your dose of experimental tunes. $5 at the door.

WOLFPACK Back with their second CD, Melbourne thrash-punk juggernauts Wolfpack are touring all around the country to celebrate. Having just raised $10,000 in 18 months for charity all the proceeds go to the Save A Dog Scheme and every CD sold goes to this great organisation. They will be playing Cherry Bar on Saturday October 12. Get down to the NSC and party for a great cause. Tickets are $47 and doors are at 7pm.

TWIN AGES Bringing some mid-week entertainment for the masses at Bar Open this week is trio Twin Ages, who watched their fathers play in the blues band The Rocket 88’s and then experimented their styles from blues to rock over the last few years and now you can catch them at a free gig on Wednesday September 4. Joining them is The Groves and Stone Desert. Free entry and doors at 8.30pm.

THE SHARDS Currently preparing to record their debut album is garage duo The Shards playing a free gig to put the Spring spring into the weekend. Joining them is Lux Ovarye’s Weird Time, Amanita and Mol One and Flash Forest. Late night tunes by Draw 4. Get down to Yah Yah’s on Friday September 6, doors 7pm and music kicks oﬀ at 9pm. CHECK OUT ALL THE LATEST NEWS, REVIEWS AND FREE SHIT AT BEAT.COM.AU

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After setting Australia on ďŹ re with what became a ďŹ ve time ARIA Award-winning debut, Boy & Bear have ďŹ nally unleashed their hotly anticipated follow-up, Harlequin Dream. Already sitting pretty atop the ARIA albums chart, this accomplished sophomore showcases a conďŹ dent Dave Hosking, comfortable in his little indie-folk corner of the world. Without pushing too far outside their realm, the Sydney ďŹ ve-piece has stripped down sonically and focused more on tangling sweet melodies with a distinct commercial sensibility. At the forefront, Hoskingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vocals have a subtle echo that rings through each verse, a distinct sound that forever etches Boy & Bear into the mind. Perfect for those softly spring-ďŹ&#x201A;avoured days that are starting to emerge. Album opener, Southern Sun was also the ďŹ rst taste of Harlequin Dream on radio, and a ďŹ rm favourite it was/is. Its summery, feel-good charm digs deep at the listener and is impossible not to sing along to. During its recent Triple J Album of the Week spotlight, other favourites proved to be album highlights 3 Headed Woman and Harlequin Dream, the latter fading out to a rather sensual saxophone solo. The band draws on its country inďŹ&#x201A;uences in End of the Line before taking it back down a notch for Back Down the Black, where Hosking sings contemplatively, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my legs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, my limbs all hurt / As my body aches to take the weight thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been thrown down on top of me.â&#x20AC;? The most attractive part of this album is its easiness. Quite simply, the pop-tainted indie-folk sensibilities are just too easy to ingest and the gently layered production makes it all look much easier than it probably is. It must be all that ARIA talent in the studio (Wayne Connolly produced) and

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Round & Round (Independent) Of course, this trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterstroke is its all-star politicianfeaturing clip. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to be distracted from the merits of the song, which are actually pretty strong. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a decent little burst of post-hardcore lite, the shout-a-long chorus being a strongpoint. But yeah, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much OK GO territory in terms of inventive video work and good, but not brilliant, musicality. Rising beyond the notoriety of the video will be tough going, but not impossible. Oh, and remember to vote this Satdee kids.

TKAY MAIDZA FEAT. BADCOP

Brontosaurus (Independent) When given the space to shine, rapid-ďŹ re MC Tkay Maidzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;ow is on point in the pretty ludicrous Brontosaurus. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rarely the case, with the track coming together like an aimless piecemeal, with Tkayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s verses hitting premature dead ends to only give way to an excruciatingly choppy chorus hook. Producer Badcop tries to cram countless buildups, using a garish blend of dancehall and dubstep, none of which result in a satisfying drop.

JAE LAFFER

Leave A Light On (Dew Process) Not too far removed from his bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oeuvre, The Panics vocalist Jae LaďŹ&#x20AC;er takes a more jovial turn with his debut solo single Leave A Light On. Not holding back in terms of instrumentation, the track features whirling retro synths, booming timpani punctuation, a handclap guided middle eight, all threaded by chugging acoustic guitar rhythm. Plus plenty of mileage is taken within each of the classy chorusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; syllables, all adding up to something rather delectable.

PAUL MCCARTNEY

New (Universal) Ah Paul, you daggy motherfucker. After decades of generally passable tracks, he ďŹ nally nails it with a track that encompasses his rich history while still sounding very much of the now. The horn-addled production ďŹ&#x201A;ourishes from Mark Ronson only go so far, with Maccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary melodic ear reigning supreme. Vocally, the faint showings of age are far from detrimental, and the lyricisms are more YOLO (â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can do what we want, we can live as we choose. See thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nothing to loseâ&#x20AC;?) than sappy. If Magical Mystery Tour was remade today (please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t), this could easily soundtrack the credits roll.

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The Vanishing Shapes Of A Better World (Independent) OďŹ&#x20AC;ering a skittish instrumental as a taste from the upcoming LP Moving Pieces Of The Sea, Sydney collective The Crooked Fiddle Band showcase seemingly freeform proďŹ ciency, leaning towards post-rock at times. The analogue clarity of Steve Albiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production fails to achieve the warmth found on say, his work for Joanna Newsom, but does concoct a spacious unease throughout. The polyrhythmic impulses are at times distancing, but there is a moment when things come together for a heavy Kashmirlike breakdown at around the ďŹ ve and a half minute mark.

Ninja (Two Bright Lakes) â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will make you breakfast.â&#x20AC;? I bet this is that dude from Breaking Badâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite song! I dunno, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even watch the show. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to stay relevant with the kids. Anyway, the production is a dreamy halfway point between hip hop and R&B. The transition between the idyllic meal plans of the songâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening and the closing shot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a fucking ninja now, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let you bring me downâ&#x20AC;? is buďŹ&#x20AC;ered by the revelation of unreliable narration, a glossy faĂ§ade of saccharine sweetness coating fearful instability. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairly compelling, but not overly rewarding.

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Better Next Time (Bedroom Suck) The amount of 30-something cunts moping about how much of a fuckup theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become over lethargic garage scraps while feeling self-assured with their embracement of Aussie nostalgia has more than reached critical mass at this point in time, but Bitch Prefect somehow manage to endear with the softly sweet b-side cut Better Next Time. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that brilliant opening line about asking nanna for some wine. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an uplifting melodic bent, with chord progressions that couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a place on Velvet Undergroundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loaded. It all seems to come from an undeniably real place. But yeah the VHS-ďŹ lmed clip can go straight down the dunny for all I care.

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BEN MASON

Holes and Corners (Independent) When my daughter was about three years old, she’d greet the latest music on the lounge room stereo with a mixture of excitement and suspicion: knowing that the forceful prod of any button would alter, or perhaps conclude, the music on offer, she’d walk over to the stereo and, upon reaching the end of her patience, whack the stereo. On one occasion – the playing of Brian Wilson’s Smile album – Babette took her usual position and then, transfixed by the beauty of Wilson’s pop melodies, stood there and listened. In that single moment could be seen Brian Wilson’s pop genius. Ben Mason isn’t a tortured soul like Brian Wilson, yet he creates music that has a pop sensibility that verges on mesmerising. Holes and Corners is Mason’s first record after the demise of The Smallgoods. It’s a pop record with everything you want in a pop record; delicious harmonies, delicate melodies, narratives of adolescence when life was simple, a bit confusing and ephemeral in its juvenile excitement. The breathy Avoiding A Fight is the soundtrack for a journey through the night of emotional confusion; Black Sky Yellow Moon contrasts the despair of disappointment with the promise of hope. Breaking Up Breaking Down takes the perpetual frustration of estrangement and wraps it up in early 70s Californian innocence; Blind and Stupidity is sweet and slick, a tale of regret for something that may never have been real, but was always there anyway. I Can See Again takes a stroll on the beach in the early morning and wonders what happiness may be coming; Never is heavy, in a pop way. Easy captures the very essence of adolescent love and its pretended perennial existence; Word for Word is tender, reassuring and comforting. As, indeed, is this Best Track: Avoiding A Fight entire record. Pop music has rarely sounded so good. If You Like These, You’ll Like This: THE BEACH BOYS, THE SMALLGOODS and anything with decent pop sensibility PATRICK EMERY In A Word: Pop

BLACK JOE LEWIS

Electric Slave (Shock Records) Black Joe Lewis has got attitude. It explodes out of him at his live shows (anyone who witnessed his Meredith appearance last year can attest) and the title of his latest album is a not so subtle sneer at what he calls the “de-socializing of society”. But thankfully Lewis isn’t all punk social commentary on Electric Slave, girls and partying still find their rightful place on the album and Lewis’ snarl is matched equally by his soulful croon. While the album genre hops incessantly, it’s all tied together by a consistently fierce delivery by Lewis who has the uncanny knack of owning whatever song he chooses to sing. Skulldiggin’ is an appropriate opener, dirty fuzz guitars buzz like chainsaws through an imagined forest, like a logger intent on deforestation. It’s a tough as nails opener, but after all the destruction, it’s surely time for some beer and some women. Young Girls avoids the mistake of attempting to be another dirty rock song, instead bringing home a hopped up rockabilly rollicker. Da Es Salaam is likely to fetch some Black Keys comparisons but is resplendent with far more swagger and groove and the effective but sparing use of horns in the latter half elevate the track to standout status. There’s no denying that we’re in funk territory when Come To My Party hits and the idiosyncratic statement style of Lewis’ lyrics make this song seem like the cooler sibling of Weens’ famous track Your Party. While not committing to one genre is a dangerous game for some, Electric Slave plays like a carefully curated mix tape – all the songs might be different but they’re united in Best Track: Skulldiggin’ their feverish raw energy and general excellence. If You Like These, You’ll Like This: JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION, THE BLACK KEYS, BLACK DIAMOND KRYSTAL MAYNARD HEAVIES, DANKO JONES In A Word: Cracking

DENT MAY

Warm Blanket (Inertia) Mississipi’s own indie-pop crooner Dent May continues to experiment in increments. Warm Blanket shares in splendours characteristic of its pop-tastic predecessor, Do Things, released just over a year ago. For better or worse, it’s a familiar release, May milking a little more from a tried-and-true formula. In its makeup, Warm Blanket is a dash more daring than anything May has attempted in his fledgling career. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, he’s sprinkled a little bit of everything upon the LP’s eleven tracks, from brass to strings to synthesiser. In that sense, Warm Blanket is brave, with plenty bubbling away in May’s indie-pop cauldron. Is it disappointing, then, that it never strays too far from Do Things? Maybe, maybe not. Everything that worked in May’s last outing certainly works here and, to be fair, still shows life. If you enjoyed the direction and aesthetic of Do Things, you’ll find plenty to like about this third album. May once again exudes an undeniable charm, specialising in sugary pop confections, each drenched in romance and sentimentality. Though overall it lacks the immediacy of May’s previous efforts, Warm Blanket still has its share of infectious gems. The defiant Let Them Talk and saccharine funk of Born Too Late make for potent first impressions, generating instant excitement for the LP ahead. Ultimately, although familiar, Warm Blanket marks yet another intensely likeable release from May. Best Track: Born Too Late If You Like These, You’ll Like This: Oversaturated EP NICK MASON RUBBLEBUCKET, Exploding Impacting BELAIRE In A Word: Charming

LITTLE SCOUT

Are You Life (MGM Distribution) Little Scout are a band of curious juxtapositions. On the one hand, the centre and spiritual heart of the Queensland quartet is the gorgeous, honey-sweet vocals of Melissa Tickle. In stark contrast is the dark, at times abrasive music that tugs at Tickle’s heels, like a forest of shadows forever threatening to swallow her, but never quite succeeding. Are You Life – Little Scout’s second full-length – opens with the title track, an excellent three minute slice of bruised dream-pop. After an initial burst of frayed beats, Tickle’s pristine, reverb-drenched voice takes centre stage, singing: “Are you fired up? Are you life?” Before long the sparse opening gives way to a jagged, distorted groove. The razor-sharp guitar grows and swells, expanding from the fringes, threatening to take over. By the song’s end, music and voice become one, a glorious tangle of effects-saturated noise. If Tickle’s voice is the angelic face of Little Scout, then the drum and bass combination are the band’s indefatigable backbone, its secret weapon. These aren’t guitar-driven songs. The bulk of the album stems from precise, muscular drum and bass grooves, which build and expand exponentially. Take March Over To Me, for example, with its foreboding drum and bass rumble. Or lead single, Go Quietly. The drums and bass anchor the song, giving Tickle’s effects-laden, doubletracked vocals the freedom to soar into space, while the guitar chimes intermittently at the edges, adding to the song’s beguiling mix of honey-sweet and creepy-forest-at-midnight vibe. The second half of the album takes the foot off the pedal and suffers somewhat as a result. That said, there are still some lush, tender moments. Heard It All Before is reminiscent of the dreamy, washed-out pop of Beach House. Album closer, Don’t Teach Me To Sing is about as intimate as it gets. With only a guitar by her side, Tickle sings defiantly: “Don’t teach me to sing, I have my own voice”. Best Track: Are You Life And what a voice it is. If You Like These, You’ll Like This: BROUS, SARAH BLASKO, FIRST AID KIT WAYNE MARSHALL In A Word: Dreamy

VOLCANO CHOIR

Repave (Jagjaguwar / Inertia) It was always going to be difficult since the enormous success of Bon Iver for Volcano Choir to be anything more than that ‘Bon Iver dude’s other band’. However, with Repave Volcano Choir have pulled off the impossible and released an album with a distinct identity that transcends the aforementioned categorisation. Opening song Tiderways, ostensibly, bares the resemblance of a funeral march, a march towards relative in-glory. However, it is actually a paean to unity and collective creativity. Building off Justin Vernon’s signature falsetto, the song takes shape off mathematical drumming, sparkling keys and surprisingly heavy guitar lines. Prophetically Vernon entreats listeners to “brace for the tiderways,” that indecently makes way for the next song Acetate, the most exciting and defining song of the record. Acetate is sparse and dense, tom-drums form the back bone of this track along with an intelligent bass rhythm, meanwhile Vernon and the rest of the ‘choir’s’ voices rise and fall, almost as though the creativity of the right-side of the brain is battling with the order and discipline of the left. The discipline on this song comes courtesy of the band’s drummer Jon Mueller, a widely respected US drummer, composer and percussionist who formed Volcano Choir as a collaboration between Vernon and the band Collections Of Collections Of Bees. While Volcano Choir’s sound lends itself to introspection and mourning - as with Bon Iver - the third song Comrade is actually an interesting piece of music with a hilarious punchline: for the final refrain of the song Vernon’s voice is autotuned, you know like Pitbull or any one of the other number of by-the-numbers R&B artists. It’s very funny to hear this in a style of music accompanying music that is essentially nouveau-Americana. The aforementioned Acetate is the first phase in a triptych of songs placed at the beginning (Acetate), middle (Alaskans) and ending (Almanac). Alaskans is as vast and spacious as the tundra in that its namesake reside, the vocals and the backing of a piano mirroring a softly picked guitar are so relaxed it is almost slack, but in line with the overall mode of this record, it works - everything works. Challenging yet reassuring Repave is, for me, one of my Best Track: Acetate If You Like These, You’ll Like This: Bon Iver BON IVER, favourite albums so far this year - please take the time Fellow Travellers SHEARWATER, The Silver Gymnasium to have a listen. OKKERVIL RIVER In A Word: Touching

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Dom Mariani doesn’t look like a surfer, at least not superficially. There is no sundrenched hair, no sun-bronzed skin, no rugged bravado to be seen or heard. But if Dom Mariani doesn’t know his surf music, then everyone else should stop trying. Turn Up the Sun is Mariani’s latest recording with his sometime recording outfit, The Majestic Kelp. It’s a journey through the wonder and beauty of the surf-rock world: Goin’ Back to Surf City is the stomping surf track, a nod to Dick Dale and all the good he brought to rock’n’roll; Turn Up the Sun is tranquil to the point of distraction. Silver Sea lies in the shallows of the crashing waves, and revels in the moment; Where in the World (A Song For the Summer) reminds us that summer is, arguably, the only season that matters. Smoke Signals takes a stroll down to the Californian beach and finds the remnants of Stevie Wonder’s soul revolution, The Ghost of Boobalooba Beach is dark, dangerous and mysterious and Gin and Tonic takes Link Wray and locates him squarely in a laconic spaghetti western setting. Meninas Do Sol takes a journey to fertile Iberian surf-western pastures and kicks back without a care in the world, and Bollywood and Western is the ideal marriage of eastern pop and western surf-rock. Dom Mariani doesn’t have anything left to prove – but if he does, Turn Up the Sun confirms Mariani as Australian king of surf music. Best Track: Going Back To Surf City If You Like These, You’ll Like This: DICK DALE, THE BREAK PATRICK EMERY In A Word: Tranquil

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GIG GUIDE WEDNESDAY SEP 4 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ANDREW STRONG & THE COMMITMENTS + LOONEE TUNES Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $45. EAST BRUNSWICK ALL GIRLS CHOIR + MIGHTIEST OF GUNS + YEO Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY + LURCH & CHIEF + SPLIT SECONDS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $20. JACKSON FIREBIRD Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. MO’ SOUL - FEAT: JEN KNIGHT & THE CAVALIERS + DJ VINCE PEACH + STEVIE & THE SLEEPERS Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. RETURN TO YOUTH RESIDENCY + I KNOW THE CHIEF + NEBRASKATAK Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5. ROOTS OF MUSIC - FEAT: THE HIGH SUBURBAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm. SIETTA + AUDEGO + HAILEY CRAMER Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15. SLOW CLUB - FEAT: HEADS OF CHARM + THEM BRUINS + UDAYS TIGER Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. STACKS ON + MAKA KHAN + THE GAMMA RAYS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $6. TANYA BATT + ELIZA HULL + TIMBERWOLF Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15. TRJAEU + DI-FY + MILDLIFE + PEON John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. TWIN AGES + STONE DESERT + THE GROVES Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BACH CONVERSATIONS The Chapter House, Melbourne. 1:00pm. $22. BACH CONVERSATIONS The Chapter House, Melbourne. 7:00pm. $22. DIZZY’S BIG BAND Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14. HAMMOND JAZZ CLUB + MR ANDREW SWANN Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. LYN GILLETT & THE ADAM RUDEGEAIR TRIO Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20. PAUL GRABOWSKY & THE PAUL WILLIAMSON QUARTET Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. TIM PLEDGER’S SANDWICH JESUS + BEN CARR LATIN

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DUO + EDELPLASTIK 303, Northcote. 7:30pm. VIVE LA DIFFERENCE Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK CHIEF + JEREMY P MARTIN Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm. CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. JENNIFER KINGWELL Jewell Of Brunswick, Brunswick. 8:00pm. MATT HAWKINS Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. OPEN MIC Ontop In Ormond, Ormond. 7:30pm. OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHT Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. REBECCA BARNARD & BILLY MILLER’S SINGALONG + BILLY MILLER + REBECCA BARNARD Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 7:00pm. $15. SEÁN TYRRELL + ÁINE TYRRELL Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $12. SECRET GOODTIMES CLUB Tago Mago, Thornbury. 7:30pm. SIMPLY ACOUSTIC Wesley Anne, Northcote. 7:00pm. TULALAH + DAMIAN KALACOMA Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. WINE WHISKEY WOMEN - FEAT: ASHLEIGH MANNIX + TASH SULTANA Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

THURSDAY SEP 5 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ADAM HYNES + DAVY SIMONY + LISA HANLEY Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10. ANDREW STRONG & THE COMMITMENTS + LOONEE TUNES Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $45. BRITE FIGHT + MT MUTUMBO + WORNG The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $7. DIARY DAY + RARA + UMBILICAL TENTACLE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. I AM DUCKEYE + HOLLIAVA + PORT BAYLE + TEAL Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. JEAN CLAUDE VAN DAMME TERRAN + ELCASET + WAREWOLVES Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $10. NEXT - FEAT: SIENNA SKIES + BURY THE TRUTH + THIS FIASCO + VENOMARTYR Colonial Hotel, Melbourne Cbd.

POISON CITY WEEKENDER Poison City’s annual Weekender festival is back again. Headlining the festivities will be beloved Melbourne foursome The Smith Street Band, joined by international guests making their debut Down Under, Joyce Manor, Cheap Girls and Cory Branan. The lineup also features Blueline Medic, The Nation Blue, Luca Brasi, Hoodlum Shouts, White Walls, Lincoln Le Fevre, Arrows, The Bennies, Deep Heat, Milhouse, Grim Fandango, Jen Buxton, Infinite Void, Clowns, Postblue, Apart From This and Pinch Hitter with more acts still to be announced. This year The Weekender takes over the Gasometer Hotel on Thursday September 5, the John Curtin Hotel on Friday September 6, Corner Hotel on Saturday September and The Reverence Hotel on Sunday September 8. 9:00pm. $15. POISON CITY PREKENDER PARTY - FEAT: JOYCE MANOR + CHEAP GIRLS + FREAK WAVE + GRIM FANDANGO + INITIALS + RIDE THE TIGER Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $20. PRETTY CITY + SLOW DANCER + THE HIGH SUBURBAN + THE MCQUEENS Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $5. SLOW CLUB - FEAT: O LITTLE BLOOD + ASPS + MILES BROWN Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. SMASH TENNIS + BEARDED IRIS + BEIGE RAINBOW + TLATLON + WAR PIGS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5. SWAMP LEGS + KING PUPPY & THE CARNIVORE + SAM SCOFIELD + WEZ ROWE Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5. TASTE OF INDIE COLLECTIVE - FEAT: BOB CRAIN + MAN CITY SIRENS + POCKET PERSPECTIVE Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm. THE CACTUS CHANNEL + DJ MANCHILD + SEX ON TOAST + THE DO YO THANGS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15. THE DEEP END + DEAD RIVER + GRETA MOB + SMOKE STACK RHINO Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm. THE DIRTY PROTEST + A GAZILLION ANGRY MEXICANS + CITY WOLVES Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. THE DREADS + ALICE D + THE NARROWS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. THE MOOPS + AYLEEN + LIEUTENANT JAM + SHANE BAUER Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 7:30pm. YOU & YOUR FRIENDS (WALK IN THE SUN LAUNCH) + RED LANTERN COLONY + THE AHWLS Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $7.

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JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ALWAN Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. NORTH MEETS SOUTH Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14. RE-THINK PROJECT - FEAT: MAGNUSSON & WALTERS DUO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THE DARRIN ARCHER SEXTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15. THE JOE CHINDAMO TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. THE OVEREASYS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 6:30pm. THE STEPHEN BOWTELL BAND 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10. THE STFO PLAYERS Open Studio, Northcote. 9:00pm. THE SWEETHEARTS - FEAT: THE SWEET HEARTS + DJ PIERRE BARONI + DJ VINCE PEACH Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. $10.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK ASHLEIGH MANNIX Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $10. BLOW The Horn African Music Lounge, Collingwood. 8:00pm. BLUE EYES CRY + JONNO ZILBER Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm. MELBOURNE FRESH INDUSTRY SHOWCASE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. $15. OAKLEY GRENEL The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

OPEN MIC Acoustic Cafe, Collingwood. 6:30pm. OPEN MIC Balaclava Hotel, Balaclava. 6:00pm. OPEN MIC Station 59, Richmond. 7:00pm. OPEN MIC Waterside Hotel, Melbourne. 8:00pm. RON ALLEN (CD LAUNCH) Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:30pm. SUZZANNAH ESPIE + IAN COLLARD Post Oﬃce Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. THE MIKE HAYNES TRIO Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. THE PURPLE DENTISTS + MADELINE LEMAN Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $12. WILD COMFORTS Wesley Anne, Northcote. 5:00pm.

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FRIDAY SEP 6 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ALTAMIRA + RED SKY BURIAL + STRATHMORE + TEMPLE + VOODOOCAIN Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $10. BAPTISM OF UZI + DENVER MAXX + HOWLIN’ STEAM TRAIN Prince Public Bar, St Kilda. 8:00pm. BIG SCARY + COURTNEY BARNETT The Hi-ﬁ, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $26. BITS OF SHIT + BAD VISION + DJ LINK MEANIE + THEM NIGHTS The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10. BRAVE FACE + SINGING FOR HUMANS + YOUNG HYSTERIA Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $10. BROTHERS HAND MIRROR + OUTERWAVES + TINCTURE + TWO BRIGHT LAKES DJS + WOOSHIE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $12. CHINA VAGINA + DJ SHAKY MEMORIAL + SHOOT THE SUN Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 10:00pm. CLOUD CONTROL Forum Theatre, Melbourne. 8:00pm. CONTRAST + HOLLOW EVERDAZE + SECRETS OF THE VENUS HORSES + SLEEP DECADE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $7. DRIFTER + FLUZIES + INDIAN MYNAH + THE KNAVE Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:30pm. $10. EINSTEINS TOYBOYS + I AM MINE Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $10. FEELINGS + JEREMY NEALE + THE RED LIGHTS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15. FRIDAY NIGHTS AT MONET’S GARDEN - FEAT: JAE LAFFER National Gallery Of Victoria, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $28. FULL UGLY + CHOOK RACE + GOING SWIMMING + MILK TEDDY + PINK TILES + THE CLITS + WET LIPS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. GODWOLF + CONICS Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10. HEX ON THE BEACH + DJ WHISKEY CREAM + KEEP ON DANCINS + MAP ENDS + TANGRAMS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10. HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY + BAPTISM OF UZI + LIT-

JAE LAFFER Jae Laffer, lead vocalist and songwriter for The Panics, has announced his debut solo album When The Iron Glows Red. Commended his for prolific songwriting while in The Panics, Laffer recently finished recording and post-production of When The Iron Glows Red, an album, if his current singleLeave A Light On is anything to go by, that will be a delicately layered album of Lennon-esque tracks blended with Laffer’s breezy lyrics. When The Iron Glows Red will be released on Friday September 27. You can catch him at Monet Garden’s at the National Gallery of Victoria on Friday September 6. TLE SCOUT Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $20. POISON CITY WEEKENDER - FEAT: BLUELINE MEDIC + THE NATION BLUE + APART FROM THIS + ARROWS + CLOWNS + DEEP HEAT + GRIM FANDANGO + HOODLUM SHOUTS + INFINITE VOID + JEN BUXTON + LINCOLN LE FEVRE + LUCA BRASI + MILHOUSE + PINCH HITTER + POSTBLUE + THE BENNIES + WHITE WALLS John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. PRETTY DULCIE + CITIZEN + RED X Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER! - FEAT: RIOT IN TOYTOWN + ARCHER & BOW + LOW RENT + THE SAMMY OWEN BLUES BAND Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. RUSSELL MORRIS BAND + SHANNON BOURNE Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $33. SAINT JUDE Post Oﬃce Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm. SPENCER P JONES + AUDEMIA + BRIAN HOOPER + TONY POLA Saints & Sailors Cafe, Portarlington. 8:00pm. STEEL BIRDS + MONTH OF SUNDAYS Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. SUBURBAN DARK (SECOND FRONT LAUNCH) + DJ COST + P.SMURF + RAPAPORT Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm. THE CACTUS CHANNEL + DJ MANCHILD + SEX ON TOAST + THE DO YO THANGS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $15. THE IMPRINTS + RACHEL BY THE STREAM Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. THE MERCY KILLS + CHINATOWN ANGELS + DUMB BLONDES + THUNDERSTAG + VIRTUE Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm. THE ROCK DUNGEON - FEAT: TRIGGER + COVERDALE + MANIC OPERA Cbd Club, Melbourne Cbd. 10:30pm. THE SHARDS + AMANITA + LUX OVARYE’S WEIRD TIME + MOL ONE & FLASH FOREST Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. THE TEALEAVES (ALBUM LAUNCH) Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 8:00pm. VENOMARTYR + ORDER OF CHAOS + THREE STOREY GOAT + TO LIGHT ATLANTIS Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. $12. VULGARGRAD + KATIA PSHENICHNER The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. WAZ E JAMES Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:30pm. WHORETOPSY + ICONIC VIVISECT + REZUME + THE OPHIDIAN ASCENSION Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC CONNIE LANSBERG QUARTET The Regent Club, 8:00pm. DEAN’S MARTINI & SHAKERS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. LA ROSA MARCHITA Elsternwick Hotel, Elwood. 8:00pm. MARGIE LOU’S PIANO HOUR + ALYCE PLATT Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. STEVE MAGNUSSON TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THE CRAIG SCHNEIDER TRIO Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20. THE CRUNCH + HARRY COULSON’S RAIN DOGS 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5. THE JOSHUA KYLE QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20. THE MELBOURNE TANGO QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20. THE WIKIMEN + COREY KING Open Studio, Northcote. 6:00pm. YVETTE JOHANSSON & THE JOE RUBERTO TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $25. ZEPHYR The Vineyard, St Kilda. 11:00pm.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK ANNIE SMITH & THE PRINCES OF SWING Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. BEN CARR TRIO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. BROOKE RUSSELL Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6:00pm. CABBAGES & KINGS + HOWARD Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 10:00pm. CHRIS WILSON Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. GATOR QUEEN Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. KING LUCHO Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Ten bands everyone should know about: Menahan Street Band, any band on Daptone Records, Truth and Soul records, Colemine records…MF Doom, Grizzly Bear, Hiatus Kaiyote, The PutBacks, The Bombay Royale, Sex on Toast, The Do Yo Thangs. Nine food items that you need to make a kickarse dinner party: Stan the man’s mixed souvlaki, super burger from Miller’s Fish & Chips, Hudson’s Peanut Butter, Singapore Sling (Singapore’s famous cocktail), 8 packets of Tim Tams, Big Lou’s Donuts, Hello to the queen (a dessert we had in India), Nachos, Godfathers Four Cheese Pizza. Eight possessions that define you: Danielle (Hudson’s little red car), Shebam, Hudson’s alphabetical bear chart, Super Nintendo, Doritos, starburst, tim tams and mango nectar, the shed, Shiver (our loyal hound), Bikes. Seven favourite movies/TV shows that go on your mix-tape: Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job, Breaking Bad, LONG HOLIDAY + JOHNNY CASINO & THE SECRETS Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. 8:00pm. ROD PAINES FULLTIME LOVERS The Luwow, Fitzroy. 10:30pm. $5. SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10. THE RESIGNATORS + EXIT CROWD Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $12. THE STILLSONS Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FEAT: DAN BOURKE Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm. UNSEALED ROAD The Famous Blue Raincoat, South Kingsville. 8:30pm.

SATURDAY SEP 7 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS BANG - FEAT: GETAWAY PLAN + LET’S NOT PRETEND + UNDER VIENNA SKIES Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15. BLACK NIGHT CRASH - FEAT: MAIDS + DARTS Rochester Castle Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. BUSY KINGDOM (IF LOOKS COULD KILL LAUNCH) + LOUIS SPOILS + THE TROTSKIES Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $10. CHAOS NIGHT - FEAT: DEATHCAGE + INTERNAL ROT + KROMOSOM + SCAB EATER Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10. CLAIRE BIRCHALL + MATT WALKER Post Oﬃce Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm. DEAR PLASTIC + HARRY COULSON’S RAINDOGS + O A R S Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm. ELECTION PARTY PARTY - FEAT: ROBOT CHILD + CASEY BENNETTO + KIM SALMON + NAZEEM HUSSAIN Bella Union Bar (trades Hall), Carlton South. 6:00pm. $15. HELM (THE ENDLESS STORM TOUR) + ANNA SALEN + DUMBSAINT + KHYBER BELT Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15. HOPE’S ABANDONED + BLACK SALOON COWBOYS + MY PIRANHA + TWIN AGES Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. HOUSE OF LIGHT + THE NEW POLUTION + THE OCTOPUS RIDE John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. JERICCO + FISKER + GREENTHIEF + TEAL Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm. JOHNNY CASINO & THE SECRETS + BRAT FARRAR + LEVITATING CHURCHES Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $12. MARK MCGUIRE + DJ SALMON BARREL + HOME TRAVEL + HYPERBOREA + REGIONAL CURSE + SIMON J KARIS Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $20. NIGHT AT THE OPERA - FEAT: SAM GREEN + FAT JIMMI + ST JIMMY + THE VAS Edward’s Place, Reservoir. 8:00pm. PARTY VIBEZ + PARANOID The Public Bar, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10. POISON CITY WEEKENDER Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $30. POISON CITY WEEKENDER - FEAT: RIBBONS PATTERNS + LUCY WILSON + NATHAN SEECKTS + PINCH HITTER Old Bar, Fitzroy. 2:00pm. $5. SEEDY JESUS Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:30pm. SEX/GAMES Wrangler Studios, Footscray . 8:00pm.

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Standing in the shadows of motown, Bobs Burgers, Soul Train, Adventure Time, Keeping up with the Kardashians Six bad habits you can’t escape: Tim Tams, second dinners, Rivets Beer from Aldi, Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act, Tim Tams, third dinners. Five people who inspire you: Gabriel Roth, Beyonce, Pharrell, Tommy Brenneck, Walt Druce. Four things that turn you on: Beyonce, Beyonce, Beyonce, Beyonce. Three goals for your music: To have our music featured in Christmas greeting cards, for Quentin Tarantino to use our music in his films, for our music to be arranged for Greek instruments and played at Stan The Man’s Souvlaki House. Two live gigs you’ll never forget and why: Supporting the mighty Charles Bradley in Sydney & Melbourne. He’s an excellent performer and has a huge amount of soul. We all travelled to Sydney to see the Daptone Soul Revue and also ended up seeing The Budos Band from a mere 1m away at Sydney’s Goodgod Small Club. I can still taste the sweat. One day left before the apocalypse and you…: Start to work on building the largest hover craft ever conceived by man, built primarily out of records and clag, this thing should hold almost 5,000 people. We’ll rally the smartest, the fittest and the funkiest for a total exodus to the moon, where we’ll relocate and start a prisoner of war style camp designed to produce the most wu-tang Soul group this side of the sun. Check mate. When’s the gig / release? Launching our new album Wooden Boy this Thursday September 5 and Friday September 6 at the Northcote Social Club. Supports include The PutBacks, The Seven Ups, The Do Yo Thangs and Sex On Toast. Get your tickets from thecactuschannel.com. Wooden Boy by The Cactus Channel is now in stores on vinyl, CD and digital via HopeStreet Recordings. SLOW CLUB - FEAT: WORKINGHORSE IRONS + BEGGARS WAY + THE JACKS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. STONEFIELD + APES + STILLWATER GIANTS Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $17. TEENAGE LIBIDO + SKUL HAZZARDS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm. TELEGRAPH TOWER + ISAAC DE HEER + JESS LOCKE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8. TEST GIG 2 - FEAT: TEST ARTIST 2 Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee. 8:00pm. THANDO Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. THE GALAXY FOLK + MELBOURNE CANS + STRANGERS FROM NOW ON Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. THE MICHAEL YULE BAND + DEERSTALKER + KANVAS GREY + TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. $13. TRIPLE J’S HOUSE PARTY NATIONAL TOUR - FEAT: FLIGHT FACILITIES + CASSIAN + NINA LAS VEGAS + TYLER TOUCHE The Hi-ﬁ, Melbourne. 8:00pm. TTTDC + LONG HOLIDAY + THE HIDDEN VENTURE + THE UNDERHANDED Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:30pm. $10. TULLY ON TULLY + ELISHA BONES + PLAYWRITE Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $12. VOLUMES Olp, Ringwood. 8:00pm. WILD TURKEY + DJ TRAFFIC JAM Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. YUKON BLONDE + DIRT FARMER + I A MAN Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $15.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BRIDGETTE ALLEN & BOB SEDERGREEN Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20. CLASSICAL PIANO Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 2:00pm. FUNK DOWNSTAIRS - FEAT: THE SEVEN UPS + CHELSEA WILSON + KARATE BOOGALOO Prince Public Bar, St Kilda. 8:00pm. GOYIM + ELVIS IN THE HOUSE Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 3:30pm. MELBOURNE MASS GOSPEL CHOIR Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 7:30pm. $33. SOL NATION Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. SPERMAIDS + DJ LINK MEANIE + DUCK DUCK CHOP + LOPAKA + ON SIERRA Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10. THE BULLETTES Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 9:00pm. THE GIOVANNI PERIN QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THE JOSHUA KYLE QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20. THE MONIQUE DIMATTINA QUINTET Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $25. THE SHIVERING TIMBERS + SUMIYOSHI Open Studio, Northcote. 6:00pm. THE TRACY BARTRAM BAND Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK BEAUTIFUL CHANGE + EXIT CROWD Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $12. BLACK & BLUE Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. CARDWELL Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. Beat Magazine Page 57

CHRIS WILSON Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. DALI & THE PAPER PLANES + THOMAS KEFT 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5. DAVE HOGANS’ MELTDOWN Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. DOC WHITE & PETE HOWELL + LEIGH SLOGGETT + TASH SULTANA Chandelier Room, Moorabbin. 8:00pm. $20. JIMI HOCKING Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 8:00pm. KAISHA + DOM MCKAY + ZIKORA Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:30pm. $10. LISA MILLER TRIO + SHANE O’MARA & ASH DAVIES Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. MICHAEL PLATER & THE EXIT KEYS + MIDNIGHT CALLER + THE CURSE Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:00pm. MONIQUE BRUMBY Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm. MOONEE VALLEY DRIFTERS + SEBASTIAN’S DANCER Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. RAISED BY EAGLES Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. SNARSKI VS SNARSKI - FEAT: MARK SNARSKI + ROB SNARSKI The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. SPOONFUL Elsternwick Hotel, Elwood. 8:00pm. THE EDINBURGH HUSTLE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm. THE TIMBERS Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. TIJUANA PEANUT Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. VIKA & LINDA Yarraville Club, Yarraville. 8:30pm. $28. WAYWARDBREED Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 9:00pm.

SUNDAY SEP 8 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS 80’S ON THE EDGE Sloaney Pony, Port Melbourne. 8:30pm. ANBERLIN + MAINE + MASKETTA FALL + WILLIAM BECKETT Palace Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. ATOMIC HI TONES Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 8:00pm. BRODERIK SMITH Post Oﬃce Hotel, Coburg. 4:30pm. DIRTY HARRIET & THE HANGMEN + RATTLIN BONES BLACKWOOD Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm. HIT THE LIGHTS + HEROES FOR HIRE + STATE CHAMPS Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $37. MOUNTAIN GOAT BEERSOAKED SUNDAYS - FEAT: SAGAMORE + LOVE MIGRATE + THE FINKS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8. OH PEP! + BLOOMIN’ HEATHERS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm. POISON CITY WEEKENDER - FEAT: BLUELINE MEDIC + APART FROM THIS + ARROWS + CORY BRANAN + INFINITE VOID + JEN BUXTON + LINCOLN LE FEVRE + PINCH HITTER + THE BENNIES Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. RIGHT MIND + COLD GROUND + LIFE OF MY OWN + XNO WORDSX + XUPPERCUTX Gasometer Hotel, Colling-

wood. 3:00pm. $5. RIV NGWENYA + MAEFLOWER Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10. SIRAK + BENATWORK + DJ BROKE + MAXIMUM WOLF John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. SNARSKI VS SNARSKI Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 1:30pm. $17. SONS OF MAY + DAMON + HORNS OF PAN + PIXIE AND THE MUSIC BOX Tago Mago, Thornbury. 5:30pm. THE DARK SHADOWS + DJ POISON DWARF + ROAD RATZ Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $8. THE DEAD HEIR + ALICE D + LUNA GHOST + THE WHORLS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8. THE DECOYS Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. THE RECHORDS Gem Bar, Collingwood. 7:30pm. THE SOICITORS + BOB CRAIN + GONDOLA KID + TEMPLE OF TUNES Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. THE STORY MODEL + CHAPTER RAY + VELUDO Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. VOLUMES Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $25. YAH YAH’S 5TH BIRTHDEAY - FEAT: CLINKERFIELD + BLOWN CONES + FRAUDBAND + JEMMA & HER AMBITIOUS YOUNG MEN + MUFASA & THE PROPHETS + PLAGUE DOCTOR + RICHIE 1250 & THE BRIDES OF CHRIST + SLOCOMBE’S PUSSY + THE BOMBING ANGELS + THE GRAND RAPIDS + THE SOLICITORS + THE WARDENS Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. $10.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BERT JORIS & THE SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM JAZZ ORCHESTRA Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $18. BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE The Horn African Music Lounge, Collingwood. 6:00pm. ELVIS IN THE HOUSE + DUO SEVERINI Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 1:00pm. FAT FREDDY’S DROP Forum Theatre, Melbourne. 8:00pm. JAZZ VOCAL SESSIONS 303, Northcote. 2:00pm. $5. MELBOURNE MASS GOSPEL CHOIR Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 2:30pm. MELBOURNE MASS GOSPEL CHOIR Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 6:30pm. RUBY’S JAZZ JAM Ruby’s Music Room, 6:00pm. SUNDAY SOUP SESSIONS - FEAT: LORETTA MILLER BAND Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 3:00pm. $15. THE SUGARFOOT RAMBLERS + THE GREAT IMPOSTER Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm. TRACY MCNEIL Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 4:30pm. VINCS & WAKELING The Famous Blue Raincoat, South Kingsville. 8:30pm.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK BUCK JNR Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5:00pm. CHRIS WILSON Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. CHUCK JENKINS & THE ZHIVAGOS Union Hotel, Bruns-

wick. 5:00pm. CRAFTY ANNE & FRIENDS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 7:00pm. DARLING JAMES Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 4:00pm. DUKES OF DESPAIR Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. ELWOOD BLUES CLUB - FEAT: SCOTT WILSON & THE EBC ALLSTARS Gh Hotel, St Kilda. 5:30pm. GRIZZLY JIM LAWRIE + QUANG DINH Empress Hotel, North Fitzroy. 7:30pm. HERDING CATS Station 59, Richmond. 4:00pm. JAM SUNDAYS Musicland, Fawkner. 5:00pm. JIMI HOCKING Bay Hotel, Mornington. 3:00pm. LITTLE WISE + THE TIMBERS Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. MATT GLASS Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $8. MICK DALEY + THE COPERATE RAIDERS Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. MORE DANGER + PATRON SAINTS + VERY HANDSOME MEN Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 5:00pm. OPA 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5. SOUTHERN LIGHTNING + DJ MAX CRAWDADDY Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 3:00pm. $5. STRETCH N’ THE TRUTH + MARTY KELLY & THE WEEKENDERS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm. THE BONA FIDE TRAVELERS Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm. THE MARGIE LOU TRIO + GIL ASKEY Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 3:30pm. TIN MAN TRIO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 4:00pm.

MONDAY SEP 9 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS APART FROM THIS + BORN FREE + COLOSSUS + POSTBLUE + THE DEAD ENDS Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $10. MANDEK PENHA + DJ JAFFLE + PROPHETS Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $8. MONDAY NIGHT MASS - FEAT: PARADING + ANGEL EYES + ZONE OUT Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 6:00pm. UNPAVED PRESENTS SONGWRITER SESSIONS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC THE ALLAN BROWNE TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. THE ANDREW GIOIA & SHAUN RAMMERS QUARTET + CURTIN REARDON BAND 303, Northcote. 9:00pm. $8.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK CHERRY JAM Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. DINEO & BOURNESTEIN PRESENT - FEAT: JT THE KING OF GROOVE Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 8:30pm. OH PEP Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:30pm. PORT PHILLIP GILGAMESH READINGS Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. REENAY Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. THE BAUDELAIRES + JUMPIN’ JACK WILLIAM + SPIRAL ARM Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

TUESDAY SEP 10 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS AMARILLO + CATHERINE SIETKIEWICZ + LARA TRAVIS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. KILL SHOT Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. MEGAN WASHINGTON Toﬀ In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $35. MT WARNING Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10. THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL DISCOVERY NIGHT - FEAT: COLUMBIA Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC HI-FI LOUNGE LIZARDS Claypots Tavern & Fair, St Kilda. 9:00pm. MENTONE & KOONUNG GIRLS SECONDARY COLLEGE Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:30pm. $14. PETER BAYLOR’S ULTRAFOX Claypots Evening Star, Melbourne. 7:30pm. SMITH STREET SOUL TRAIN Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8. THE SWEETHEARTS Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 8:30pm. $15. THE VCA SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne. 7:00pm. $10.

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In case by some freakish mistake you forgot to read this column last week, here’s a friendly reminder that tickets for this year’s Face The Music conference are now on sale. Face The Music is a two day conference that will be take place November 15 and 18 covering all things music related – publicity, label management, events, recording, performance and more. Much like a large whopper meal from Hungry Jacks, if you have a passion for music, this conference is everything you wanted and more. For info on this year’s speakers and how to buy tickets, head to facethemusic.org.au. There’s even a concession ticket price for students. Winner! Spring is well and truly in the air, and minds are turning to next year’s festival season. The first week of February 2014 will see the City of Port Philip host its annual St Kilda Festival. If you’ve got a knack for design, you could be the one to design the festival’s poster artwork! The festival’s organisers are currently looking for a design that ‘captures the vibrancy of St Kilda and the spirit and atmosphere of the Festival’. If your artwork is chosen, not only will your design be featured on promotional material all over Melbourne, but you’ll also receive $2,500 cash. Entry is open to anyone living, working or studying in the City of Port Philip, with applications closing Friday September 20. Full details can be found on the festival’s website: stkildafestival.com.au. If you’re like me and your design skills don’t extend beyond using Wordart and Microsoft paint, the Scribe Nonfiction Prize for Young Writers may be more your thing. If you’re under 30 and are currently working on a long, nonfiction piece, the lovely folk at Scribe publications are giving you the chance to work with a publisher or an editor on your writing. You’ll also score a yearlong subscription to Scribe and a cash prize of $1,500. Not too shabby at all. Head to scribepublications. com.au for full details. Fancy yourself as the next Hamish/Andy/Kyle Sandilands? SYN youth media organisation offer work experience positions between March and November each year. Only two lucky high schoolers per month can be accepted, and bookings are now being taken for 2014. SYN’s work experience program is a fantastic way to see what goes into running TV, radio and online media channels. If this sounds like something you’d be into, head to syn.org.au/workexperience or email admin@ syn.org.au.

All Ages Timetable Wednesday September 4 Open Mic/Jam Night, Musicland, 1359A Sydney Rd, Fawkner, 7pm, free, musiclandonline.com.au, AA. A Home of My Own interactive Workshop, Wesley Mission, 291 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 2pm, free, 8870 4050, 15-25 years. Friday September 6 Jae Laﬀer w/ Zan Rowe DJ set, National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 6.30pm, $28 Adult, $23 Member, $10 Child, ngv.vic.gov.au or 8662 1555, AA. FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands Final w/ This Fiasco, The Attic Thieves, Orange, Cranium, Danish, The String Theory and Atticus, Brighton Town Hall, Carpenter St, Brighton, 6.30pm, $10 presale, $12 door, facebook.com/baysidefreeza, AA. Sunday September 8 Jam at Musicland Sundays, Musicland, 1359A Sydney Rd, Fawkner, 5pm, free, musiclandonline.com.au, AA.

ACOUSTIC, COUNTRY, BLUES & FOLK CHARLES JENKINS & MATTY VEHL + SUPER XX MAN Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm. JIMI HOCKING Grandview Hotel, Fairﬁeld. 8:00pm. MARDE MONTE + LAMINE SONKO & THE AFRICAN INTELLIGENCE + ULTRAVIBRALUX Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5. OPEN MIC Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. ROCKIN’ THE PALAIS - FEAT: ELWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:00pm. THE JOE O’CONNOR TRIO Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

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LIVE DEAD LETTER CIRCUS Friday August 30, The Wool Exchange Geelong is way better known for its beloved Cats football team and being a gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road than for its love of live original music. The town had a brief moment in the early ‘90s when it was said to be the ‘new Seattle’, but aside from maybe Magic Dirt, this amounted to very little. This night however, saw a very solid crowd flock to the excellent Wool Exchange venue to see three of Australia’s best alternative/progressive rock acts. The heavily underrated Melbourne act Sleep Parade opened proceedings, and brought with them a touch of absolute class. These guys have an interesting approach to songwriting, with a very layered recording style resulting in a very lush sound. This could be a little problematic when it comes to reproducing such a recorded sound live, but for these guys it ain’t an issue. They reproduce their sound very faithfully, and deliver their set with power, precision and passion. They drew very evenly from their debut album and their brand new record Inside/Out, and tunes from both records sat very nicely together in the same set, despite the records having very different sounds. Closure in Moscow are a somewhat odd ensemble. Very retro in look and sound, they have a huge sound, and quite an eccentric stage presence, especially vocalist/front man Christopher De Cinque. Some of their tunes rock very hard, others are a shade more experimental, but virtually all of

it is pretty heavily influenced by ‘70s rock. And like a lot of rock bands from that era, they have some serious swagger to them. Having just released their sophomore album, The Catalyst Fire, and with one show on the tour behind them, Dead Letter Circus were primed, ready and hungry. Having reached a point in their career that affords them a lengthy headline set, this Brisbane based five piece gave us lashings of material from the new album, their debut record and their original, classic EP from way back in ’07. Often compared to Karnivool, the two bands are actually worlds apart in many ways. While a Karnivool live set is an epic sonic voyage across dark, strange and incredible soundscapes, watching Dead Letter live is like a pure adrenaline rush. They put across a live sound and performance that is quite exhilarating, and they left the crowd breathless. One can only think that they will only get even better as the album tour progresses. Cat town was treated to another stunning evening’s entertainment provided by three world class Aussie alternative/progressive rock acts. ROD WHITFIELD LOVED: Everything HATED: Nothing DRANK: Lights (Driving)

THE HELLO MORNING Saturday August 24, Northcote Social Club Every time I walk into the bandroom of Melbourne’s iconic Northcote Social Club the same thought manifests itself in my head and runs through it over and over like some kind of alt rock mantra; “the Pixies played here, the Pixies played here”. Like the Pixies whose legacy started 20 odd years ago, tonight is also about the past. Not rehashing it or repackaging it but celebrating it by resurrecting the ghosts of classic bands. The Room is already full when Grizzly Jim Lawrie finishes playing his Fleetwood Mac-esque new single Midnight Run. He and his band please the crowd with their breezy ‘70s Laurel Canyon vibe but as soon as the lights go down it’s obvious who everyone is here to see. More people shuffle in, a black curtain is drawn across the stage and waiting bathed in red light are Steven Clifford, Matthew John Smith, Dave Manton, Joe Cope, David Oxley and Matt Vance AKA The Hello Morning. Opening up with Poolside Lover from last year’s debut album, one thing becomes very apparent, these guys can REALLY play. They are tighter than Tony Abbott’s budgie smugglers. The Hello Morning sound like a lost classic ‘70s band time-warped into the 2010s; a beautiful mosaic of The Band, Neil Young, Heartbreakers era Tom Petty, Johnny Cash and the not so old Wilco. Technical slide guitar from Dave Manton, virtuosic organ playing from Joe Cope and frenetic Keith Moon-esque fills from drummer Matt Vance, take the energy of the music to a higher level. I look around at the crowd and there is a ubiquitous look of enjoyment on people’s faces. People are digging this. A real highlight of the set is the new single

Tie That Binds, a slide guitar driven rocking slice of Americana that shows the band are maturing creatively and musically. Even though the band can rock like Crazy Horse, it’s in the quieter moments that The Hello Morning really shine. Let’s face it, the ‘slow’ songs are usually the best time to head to the bar or update a social network status. Contrarily these are the most captivating moments to watch The Hello Morning. This is where the band gets to properly showcase the unique talents of singer Steven Clifford. Armed with a powerful husky and soulful voice (picture Tom Waits 50,000 cigarettes ago), his duet of the Johnny Cash and June Carter song Jackson with the also insanely talented Ali Barter has the crowd rapturously applauding after a particularly impassioned verse from Clifford. A slam-dunk if you will. After the hypnotic and aptly titled closing song, The Closer, the crowd shuffles out of the room and I’m thinking about the Pixies again and how equally worthy The Hello Morning are of sharing the same stage. These guys are a class act. A young band with that much talent on the cusp of success should avoid light aircraft travel at all costs.

There’s very little not to like about Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth, and there was very little not to like about his second Melbourne dalliance. It might be possible to dismiss his affinity for the mainstream and the nostalgic (and the space between the two) as the makings of millennial folly – a blind fetishisation of the familiar – but it’s abundantly clear the track and tonal selections come from a place of deep sincerity. His style lends to the nascent rise of the Sad Boys movement, Hemsworth’s craft is steeped in a broader, invigorated sentimentality. Tonight’s track selections were a vivid crosssection of the psyche of internet-fuelled genuine pop appreciation, a facilitator of fun, a vessel for escapism. It would be unwise to dismiss the night’s soundtrack as mindless, when it’s quite the opposite. Miley, Britney, Grimes, Flume - these songs belonged to us, our generation. It’s nostalgia at its most immediate. Take Me There, a song recorded by Mya for 1998’s Rugrats Movie OST, was

the most vintage takeaway from the set – as explicit of an example of meta-nostalgia as you’ll find. I enjoyed the set as a whole, those tracks and artists mentioned didn’t necessarily hit me in a profound way (I barely recognised the Rugrats cut until a friend gushed over it after the fact). My moment of emotional impact came when, spliced amongst Hemsworth’s complementary original cuts, Outkast’s Ghetto Musick blasted through the PA, triggering memories of highschool puppy love, that summer spent beachside listening to Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Magic. BY LACHLAN KANONIUK

LOVED: G-h-e-t-t-o-m-u-s-i-c-k stay down. HATED: Breaking my Soundhound-equipped phone in the week leading up to the set. DRANK: Housemate-funded pints.

JAPANDROIDS Wednesday August 28, Corner Hotel The thing I was most interested in seeing at the Japandroids show was whether the Vancouver twosome could convey, in a small and dense environment, the heartache within their rock. It’s what hikes them up above your average thrashy goodtime sound and into a place where their lyrics aren’t the bleating of teenage disappointment but real laments and wishes and desires that you can truly feel. The answer was: they did a pretty damn good job. It really is a stupendous feat that drummer David Prowse can hold his head still enough next to his mic to sing along with (and sometimes take over from) lead vocalist/guitarist Brian King, and his voice held up remarkably well while he killed the super fast punky drumming that so many of the Japandroids’ tracks require. During The Boys Are Leaving Town he pulled his sticks way up high and leaned his head down mean and low like a punk drummer, too. Brian’s ability to get up there with the anthemic woahs was impressive, and the pair were met with an absolute ton of love from the mosh pit and beyond. There was a real feeling that other instruments or voices beyond the drums, guitar and velvety accents would ruin the purity of the thing. The Nights of Wine and Roses was gorgeous, with the booming floor tom reverberating across the room and the first of the crowd surfers getting his ass up there. The disco ball in The Corner’s roof wasn’t just turning but actually swaying with the

movement of the air beneath it. Double vocals worked particularly well from here on out – there were definite harmonies but it’s still all with that half-resigned, spoken word repine in places (which meshed beautifully). I Quit Girls had apparently never been played live until their Perth show last week when the audience kept shouting requests for it. The weird high sevenths and octaves sounded like a piano, and the continuing fifths across the chord progression gave it the feeling of longing which I’d hoped to hear. After House That Heaven Built there was still 15 minutes to go, but the energy only climbed. King looked like he was being electrocuted, flipping back and forth like Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist. Only a couple of tracks seemed to devolve into superficial territory (if that isn’t a paradoxical expression), but it wasn’t long before the boys slung us into smart, sweet rock once again. ZOE RADAS

LOVED: I think all the toms were set at odd harmonic levels. Cool and unusual. HATED: HEY LIGHTS GUY. You’re supposed to do the lights in time with the music. DRANK: Beer, always beer.

60 SECONDS WITH…

JACK ON FIRE

JAMES BARLOW

LOVED: The big hairy dude on keys. HATED: The fact that I never saw the pixies play here DRANK: Carlton on tap.

THE PRETTY LITTLES Friday August 30, The Espy Two things are clear when standing outside The Espy on the brink of spring. Firstly, it is evident that 75 layers of clothing are no longer required and secondly, the Espy appears to be swimming in a sea of hipsters. Early support slots from Knitting For Gran and Neighbourhood Youth are short, sharp and well received, Neighbourhood Youth in particular prove to be well worth a closer listen. Fellow support band The Harlots are the night’s standout. From the first note it is pretty clear that this is going to be a good time as front man Tom Pitts bounces around the stage like a man possessed, his slight frame belying a gutsy, tough as nails voice. The six piece sound as sharp as they look. The Harlots single Got No Soul wins over the Friday night crowd and their perfect combination of blues and rock n roll very quickly has the crowd bumping and grinding like strippers on a $10 lap dance night. Launching their new single Never Felt Worse, The Pretty Littles quickly transform the room from Beat Magazine Page 62

dance hall to churning mosh and before their first song is over, a crowd surfer sails overhead – impressive stuff. Lead singer Jack Parsons’ gnarled voice makes mincemeat of every song in his path and The Littles’ cover of Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog, while ambitious, is a winner. Never Felt Worse and Crofty are standouts and a welcome respite from the band’s awkward crowd banter. Having completely won over their audience, they bust out another cover and put their spin on TV On The Radio’s Wolf Like Me – always a good Friday night choice. Overall, they are sweaty, loud and incredibly progressive. MADISON THOMAS

LOVED: Not freezing my tits off . HATED: The saturation of ironic glasses/shirts/ haircuts. DRANK: Bulmers.

So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? Jack On Fire – George Hyde, guitarist. What do you reckon people will say you sound like? Swampy guitar rock. What do you love about making music? Spontaneity, comradeship and expression. What do you hate about the music industry? Cliques. If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuﬀ, who would it be and why? Warren Zevon, because his shit was fucked up. If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it be and why?

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That’s a bit harsh, there’s deﬁnitely bands I could go without hearing ever again but murder is taking it too far… actually scrap that - Morrissey. I’d kill Morrissey. What can a punter expect from your live show? Violent desperation only found in the harsh dry heat of a frontier chapel. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? Our latest 7” single Easy Money/Suzanne will be on sale from Saturday September 21. When’s the gig and with who? Our single launch is at The Old Bar on Saturday September 21 with support from Tinsmoke and Matt Walker. Anything else to add? Mork out nanoo nanoo.