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Last Monday eve, a random car drove past my house, promptly pulling up out the front asking if we had a nanganator. They might have had better luck driving past Drunk Mums' dwelling. Their new single Nanganator is two minutes of fast-paced, infectious music that can only properly be enjoyed accompianed by the stage antics and styling moves of Drunk Mums. Get loose and get down to Howler when the Drunk Mums froth all over the stage Friday, November 7. Holla at beat.com. au/freeshit for a free double pass.

PERFECT PUSSY

Perfect Pussy will make their debut visit Down Under next year on the Laneway circuit, and they’ve also announced an intimate Melbourne show. It’s been an explosive year for the US quintet - one that saw them storm through 48 shows in 55 days, showcase at SXSW and release their critically acclaimed debut album Say Yes To Love. Joining them in Melbourne will be an A-list bill of support, including Ausmuteants, Exhaustion and Todd AndersonKunert. Catch ‘em on Thursday January 29 at the Corner Hotel. Tickets through Handsome.

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DELTRON 3030

Underground hip hop supergroup Deltron 3030 are coming to Melbourne this February. Made up of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, producer Dan 'The Automator' Nakamuram and turntablist Kid Koala, the crew have released two albums, including 2000’s selftitled hip hop space opera and 2013’s Event 2. Released last September, the album featured guest spots from the likes of Zack de La Rocha, Mike Patton, comedian David Cross and celebrity chef David Chang. The trio also had a hand in the Gorillaz breakthrough debut, with Del providing vocals on Clint Eastwood and Rock the House and production from Dan and Kid Koala. They’ll hit The Hi-Fi on Friday February 27.

MAC DEMARCO

Possibly the most charismatic live performer on the Laneway lineup, Mac Demarco has a penchant for cheeky lyrics and a gap-toothed smile. After a succession of playful, buzzy albums, Canada’s charming wild child released his third record Salad Days, which took a more serious turn despite plenty of oddball jams. DeMarco’s self-labelled style of ‘jizz jazz’ is groovy and melodic, and his live show will be fun, lewd and possibly a little nude. Catch him at his Melbourne sideshow when he plays The Hi-Fi Wedneday, February 4. Tickets through the venue.

JUNGLE

One of the biggest break-out acts of 2014, Jungle, have locked in a massive headline show to accompany their appearance at Laneway early next year. It’s been a massive 12 months for Jungle, which saw them release their self-titled debut album, get shortlisted for both the BBC Sound of 2014 and the prestigious Mercury Prize and play of the some biggest festivals in the world including Glastonbury, Reading, Lollapalooza and our very own Splendour in the Grass. They’ll hit 170 Russell on Wednesday February 4.

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Rufus Wainwright will return to our shores for his first headline Australian tour in nearly three years this March. Already announced for WOMADelaide, he will also perform in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in support of his latest album, Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright. Released earlier this year, the album features a selection of his most revered songs from his seven studio albums. He’s made the tour a family affair and will be joined by his sister, Lucy WainwrightRoche, who recently released her sophomore album, There’s A Last Time For Everything. Rufus Wainwright will play the Palais Theatre on Wednesday March 4. Tickets through Ticketmaster.

FOO FIGHTERS

One of the biggest rock’n’roll bands on the planet will return to Melbourne next year. The tour comes in support of their new album Sonic Highways (out on Monday November 10 on Roswell/Sony Music). Over the length of their career, the quintet have won 11 Grammy Awards and sold over 25 million records worldwide. Support will come from Rise Against. Catch ‘em on Saturday February 28 at Etihad Stadium. Tickets from Ticketmaster.

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London raised, Vienna-based multi-instrumentalist and producer SOHN will return to Australia early next year. The 2015 visit Down Under will follow a remarkable 12 months for the English expat, having released his debut album Tremors, picked up support from the likes of The Fader and Pitchfork, performed at SXSW and sold out shows worldwide. Alongside his appearance at Laneway, he’s also now locked in a run of intimate headline dates around the country. Catch him on Friday January 30 at the Corner Hotel.

BENJAMIN BOOKER

If you haven’t had a chance to see Benjamin Booker in action, do yo’self a favour. The gravelly-voiced star has a sharp eye for storytelling and a refreshing take on blues and boogie. Booker has spent the last year on the road, touring with Courtney Barnett and Jack White, and at European summer festivals, Lollapolooza, FYF Fest and many others. Booker’s self-titled debut is out now via ATO Records/Rough Trade Records. He’s playing a run of Laneway sideshows including a stop over at the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on Thursday, February 5. Tickets available through the venue.

2015 will mark a welcome return to Australia for Canadian producer Caribou. Alongside his appearance at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Caribou will play exclusive headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney. His latest album, Our Love, has already featured as album of the week on Double J, FBI, Triple R and RTR, with tracks ranging from old-school house and '80s synth-funk to unadulterated '90s R&B. Catch him at the Forum Theatre, Thursday February 5. Tickets on sale Friday November 7 through Ticketmaster.

Sincerely, Grizzly have announced a run of shows in support of their debut album, Halves. Since forming five years ago, the Adelaide-based literature rock trio have toured with the likes of ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Japandroids, Cloud Nothings and Bob Mould. With only a few singles and an EP to their name, Halves will mark the band’s first full collection of material. They’ll play at Ding Dong Lounge on Friday November 21 with Bad//Dreems and Dumb Punts.

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Six years after their last headline tour of Australia and five years since their Harvest Festival appearances sonic-architects Mogwai finally return to Australia for an all headline tour. Almost 20 years since their inception Mogwai have carved out a niche entirely their own - often copied but never bettered - that has seen the band release eight (largely) instrumental and hugely influential studio albums including this years UK top ten debut Rave Tapes. Mogwai will play Melbourne’s Hamer Hall March 1. Tickets on sale Friday November 7 through Feel Presents.

JEREMY NEALE

Jeremy Neale will hit Melbourne with his brand new show this November. The Brisbane rock’n’roller, who's been compared to the likes of Johnny Rivers and Sam Cooke, will treat fans to a bunch of new material. He’ll be joined by Dorsal Fins and Louis Spoils. Catch him at The Curtin on Friday November 14.

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Capping off a hugely successful year, following touring Australia with international heavy metal giants Orphaned Land (Israel) and Australian prog royalty Voyager, Orsome Welles will launch their highly anticipated debut EP Erth News Bulletin at The Workers Club on Friday December 12. Orsome Welles are joined by a stellar lineup including carnivale metallers Troldhaugen (NSW), fresh from a European tour with Alestorm (UK), who will be launching their album Obzkure Anekdotez For Maniakal Massez. Also, joining the night are two of Melbourne’s leading progressive bands, astral rockers AlithiA and the alternative intergalactic Full Code. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are available via wildthingpresents. com and Oztix.

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Scandinavia’s finest, Röyksopp and Robyn, will join forces on headline Australian dates next year. Röyksopp’s announcement comes on the eve of their fourth studio release, The Inevitable End, due out this November and sure to progress their ever-changing electronic sound. After Swedish singer Robyn’s latest collaboration with Röyksopp on Do It Again, she’ll join them for live dates across Australia. Röyksopp and Robyn do it together at the Palais Theatre on Monday January 5. Tickets go on sale 10am Friday November 7.

HIGHASAKITE

Nordic indie-rock five-piece Highasakite generated loads of buzz earlier this year with their excellent break-out single Since Last Wednesday. Their new album Silent Treatment gives us the rousing vocals of frontwoman Ingrid Havik and is supported by wicked percussion and synth, which combine to form a captivating sound that takes you to into a realm full of contrasts. They are playing a show at the Corner Hotel Wednesday, February 4 alongside their appearance at Laneway. Tickets available through the venue.

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RAURY

June 10 marked the 18th birthday of the tenacious and talented Altana songwriter Raury, who collaborated with SBTRKT, swapped tracks with Kanye West and got booked to open for OutKast, all before releasing a single record. Cultivating his craft of singing, songwriting and production since the age of nine, Raury has been turning heads with his intriguing and unique blend of rap, folk and soul as heard on his debut LP Indigo Child (Columbia Records). Raury will be playing a headline show at Howler on February 3, alongside his appearance at Laneway Festival. Supporting will be rising locals Milwaukee Banks. Tickets available through Moshtix.

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Australian star Kate Ceberano returns to the 2014 Hume Festival of Music and will star in a diverse ten day celebration of music, dance and culture this October. Ceberano will perform a string of top 40 hits from a career spanning 30 years in the Australian music industry at a special free concert at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Sunday November 23.

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English indie-rocker David Gray will return to our shores in 2015 for two special shows alongside his appearance at Bluesfest. On stage David Gray lives every word and every note, immersing himself into the whole experience. His songs This Year’s Love, Babylon, Please Forgive Me, and Sail Away’ from his 1998 album White Ladder have become eternal and unforgettable hits. Don‘t miss David Gray when he plays the Palais Theatre in Melbourne Sunday, April 5.

WYE OAK

Baltimore duo Wye Oak will hit our shores for the very first time this summer. The tour will see the pair treat fans to their newly reformed indie-pop sound, departing from their original offering of dreamy folkrock on 2011’s Civilian. They’re touring on the back of their sophomore album, Shriek. They’ll hit the Gasometer Hotel on Saturday January 10.

KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD

Just in time for the release of their latest album, out now, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have locked in a national tour. I’m In Your Mind Fuzz is the latest product of the Gizz’s insatiable work rate, their fifth LP in the space of just over two years. While they’ve just flown out on a whirlwind tour of the US, UK and Europe, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will celebrate their return home with a string of shows around the country. Catch ‘em on Saturday December 6 at Howler. Tickets through Oztix.

JIMMY CLIFF

Jimmy Cliff will return to Australia for Bluesfest next year, and he’s locked in a Melbourne sideshow. A certified reggae legend, over the course of his career Cliff has picked up two Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall and has collaborated with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello and Annie Lennox. He’ll hit the Corner Hotel on Wednesday April 8.

Post-punk, Leeds-based five piece Eagulls are set to come to Australia soon as one of the most anticipated acts on the Laneway Festival 2015 lineup and will also play two exclusive sideshow dates in Melbourne and Sydney. Eagulls have spent the past six months playing sold out shows on a UK tour with the likes of Franz Ferdinand and Manic Street Preachers as well as headlining shows across the UK, Europe and the States with tunes from their self-titled debut album. The buzz band, whose sound references notable punk influencers Joy Division and Dinosaur Jr., with a modern twist, will play Melbourne’s Howler Bar on Wednesday, January 28.

THE BEAT

Take a trip down memory lane when The Beat bring their relentless energy and world class musicianship to Australia in 2015. After coming in at number 45 in the UK Telegraphs 100 best Glastonbury performances ever, one of the major players of the UK’s 2-Tone movement are playing a string of sideshows across the country alongside their appearance at Bluesfest. Although The Beat often get dubbed a ska band, their songs of peace, love and unity fuse a number of genres including pop, reggae and punk rock and their dynamic live show has garnered them a loyal following at home and abroad. The Beat will play the Corner Hotel in Melbourne Thursday, April 2.

THE GIPSY KINGS

The Gipsy Kings have announced a Melbourne show alongside their appearance at Bluesfest 2015. Their first visit in five years, the Grammy Award-winning group’s meticulous blend of flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop have seen them tour the world for a quarter of a century all while knocking up 25 million record sales worldwide. They’ll hit the Palais Theatre on Friday April 10. Tickets through Ticketmaster.

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The already jam-packed 2014 Face The Music program has had another exciting session added to this year’s event, Vote For Me! State Election - the Parties bring it. Just a few weeks out from the Victorian State Election, representatives from five political parties will come together at Face The Music to talk up their track records of support for the contemporary music industry and outline their vision and policy commitments for the next four years. With the live music industry valued at $1 billion, the major parties have put their weight behind the sector, funding Music Victoria and promising everything from contemporary music hubs to export programs if elected. Face The Music will take place at the Arts Centre Melbourne on Friday November 14 and Saturday November 15.

KIM CHURCHIL

Singer/songwriter Kim Churchill will hit the road for an extensive national tour in support of his new single Single Spark this summer. The song is taken from his fourth studio album, Silence/Win, which was released earlier this year. At only 24-years-old, Churchill has already conquered the likes of Glastonbury, Montreal Jazz Festival and Telluride Blues and Brews. He’ll close out the year with appearances at Falls and Southbound. Catch him at the Corner Hotel on Thursday January 15.

LYKKE LI

Since breaking out five or so years ago with radiofriendly pop hits Little Bit, Dance, Dance, Dance and I Follow Rivers, Swedish star Lykke Li is back with I Never Learn, a collection of songs that will rip your heart apart. It’s a new direction for Li, whose honest, stripped back and brutally direct account of a breakup has made for one of our favourite albums this year. With her compelling, ethereal and at times confronting live show, Lykke Li will be playing Laneway in 2015 along with a special sideshow in Melbourne at the Forum Theatre Thursday, January 29. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

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international SPANDAU BALLET Hamer Hall November 5, Flying Saucer Club November 6 BEN OTTEWELL Northcote Social Club November 5, Flying Saucer Club November 6 ROLLING STONES Rod Laver Arena November 5, Hanging Rock Macedon November 8 MARIAH CAREY Rod Laver Arena December 7, A Day On The Green November 8 ANVIL The Hi-Fi November 7 EMOJI BOYS 2 Laundry Bar November 7 JOE SATRIANI Palais Theatre November 8 KATCHAFIRE The Hi-Fi November 8 ED KOWALCZYK The Hi-Fi November 10 MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA Corner Hotel November 13, 14 SEAN PAUL Festival Hall November 14 KATY PERRY Rod Laver Arena November 14, 15, 18, 19, December 4, 6, 7, 10 ACCEPT Corner Hotel November 15, 17 TORI AMOS Palais Theatre November 15 A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN Melbourne Recital Centre November 15 JIMMY EAT WORLD The Forum November 17, 18 YES Palais Theatre November 18 PRONG Hi-Fi November 21 KIMBRA Hi-Fi November 22 TRIVIUM & IN FLAMES 170 Russell November 23, 24 MAX RICHTER Melbourne Recital Centre November 24 BROODS The Forum November 26 THE PHARCYDE The Espy November 27 JAKOB Ding Dong Lounge November 27 HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF Northcote Social Club November 27 THE BLACK SEEDS Prince Bandroom November 27 PORTUGAL. THE MAN The Deck November 30 THE DATSUNS Ding Dong Lounge December 5 SLEEP Corner Hotel December 6, 7, Meredith Musical Festival December 12 JOAN ARMATRADING Melbourne Recital Centre December 8, Comedy Theatre December 15 SASHA GREY Anyway December 6 STEREOSONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Melbourne Showgrounds December 6-7 ICE CUBE The Forum December 6, 9 THE LEMONHEADS Corner Hotel December 9, 10 JAMES HOLDEN The Hi-Fi December 10 UB40 Palais Theatre December 11 FACTORY FLOOR Howler December 11 CLOUD NOTHINGS Corner Hotel December 11 CYPRESS HILL The Forum December 11

JOHN LEGEND The Plenary December 12, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley December 13 DAMON ALBARN Palais Theatre December 12 PHOSPHORESCENT Corner Hotel December 12 DE LA SOUL 170 Russell December 12 BLACKSTREET Trak December 12 MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre December 12 – 14 THE WAR ON DRUGS Meredith Music Festival December 12 –14, 170 Russell December 8, 16, The Hi-Fi December 11 TY SEGALL Corner Hotel December 14, 15 THE SKATALITES Caravan Club December 17, Corner Hotel December 18 GHOSTFACE KILLAH The Espy December 19 SCOTT RUSSO AND PHIL JAMIESON Corner Hotel December 19 THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS The Evelyn December 19, Arrow on Swanston December 20 (AA) X-MAS EVEN Gasometer Hotel December 19, 20 BEN FOLDS Hamer Hall December 20 TONSTARTSSBANDHT The Tote December 26 SALT N PEPA The Forum December 27 FALLS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL Various locations December 28 – January 2 BIG FREEDIA Howler December 30 BEYOND THE VALLEY Phillip Island Circuit December 30 – January 1 VIOLENT FEMMES MONA January 1 DANNY BROWN Corner Hotel January 4 ROYKSOPP ROYKSOPP Palais Theatre January 5 COLD WAR KIDS The Hi-Fi January 5 THE TEMPER TRAP 170 Russell January 5 THE BLACK LIPS The Hi-Fi January 6 MILKY CHANCE 170 Russell January 6 SBTRKT The Forum January 7 GEORGE EZRA Corner Hotel January 7 ASGEIR The Forum January 9 WYE OAK Gasometer Hotel January 10 GLASS ANIMALS The Hi-Fi January 10 SPOON The Forum January 11 MARDUK AND INQUISITION Northcote Social Club January 14, The Hi-Fi January 16 JESUS JONES Corner Hotel January 15 2CELLOS Palais Theatre January 15 THE 1975 Festival Hall January 15 NELLY Sidney Myer Music Bowl January 16 THE COATHANGERS January 16 EVERYTIME I DIE Corner Hotel January 16 THE CLEAN Corner Hotel January 22 FAT FREDDY’S DROP Palais Theatre January 23 JAMIE T The Forum January 24 SUGAR MOUNTAIN January 24 THE KOOKS Sidney Myer Music Bowl January 24 PERFECT PUSSY Corner Hotel January 29

SOHN Corner Hotel January 30 EYEHATEGOD The Hi-Fi January 30 JOHHNY MARR The Forum January 31 CHIODOS Corner Hotel January 31 BELLE & SEBASTIAN Palais Theatre February 1 THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM The Forum February 3 JUNGLE 170 Russell February 4 CARIBOU The Forum February 5 SUZI QUATRO Melbourne Arts Centre February 5, 6, 7 LANEWAY FESTIVAL Footscray Community Arts Centre February 7 STING AND PAUL SIMON A Day on the Green February 7, Rod Laver Arena February 10 SARAH MCLAUGHLAN Melbourne Recital Centre February 9 LAMB The Forum February 14 DANIEL ROSSEN Northcote Social Club February 15 PERFUME GENIUS Corner Hotel February 15 G-EAZY Howler February 16 TINASHE The Hi-Fi February 20 ROXETTE Rod Laver Arena February 20, Rochford Wines Yarra Valley February 21 PETER HOOK AND THE LIGHT Corner Hotel February 21 SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL Flemington Racecourse February 21, 22 THE EAGLES Rod Laver Arena February 22, Hanging Rock Macedon February 28 REAL ESTATE Corner Hotel February 25 DELTRON 3030 The Hi-Fi February 27 FOO FIGHTERS Etihad Stadium February 28 MOGWAI Hamer Hall March 1 SHARON VAN ETTEN The Hi-Fi March 3 RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Palais Theatre March 4 FIRST AID KIT Palais Theatre March 6 PARQUET COURTS The Hi-Fi March 6 MAITREYA FESTIVAL Sea Lake, Victoria March 6 – 9 WOMADELAIDE Botanic Park, Adelaide March 6 – 9 SINEAD O CONNOR Port Fairy Folk Festival March 6 – 9 MACY GRAY Palais Theatre March 7 THE POP GROUP Corner Hotel March 7 FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL Flemington Racecourse March 8 65DAYSOFSTATIC Northcote Social Club March 8, 9 FOREST SWORDS Howler March 14 BILLY IDOL Margaret Court Arena March 24, A Day On The Green March 21 BETH HART Melbourne Recital Centre April 2 BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS Bluesfest, Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm April 2 – 6 GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC 170 Russell April 3 BAND OF SKULLS Bluesfest, Byron Bay April 3, Rochford Wines April 5, Corner Hotel April 7 G. LOVE AND THE SPECIAL SAUCE Thornbury Theatre April 4 THE CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Corner Hotel April 4 BIG SKY BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL Deniliquin, NSW April 4 – 5 TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE Corner Hotel April 6 JIMMY CLIFF Corner Hotel April 8 THE GIPSY KINGS Palais Theatre April 10 THE DICKIES The Evelyn April 16 SAM SMITH Margaret Court Arena April 30 PALOMA FAITH Palais Theatre May 5 ALT-J Rod Laver Arena May 10

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ASH GRUNWALD bringing it home for awme by meg Crawford

It’s not easy to find a job that’s good for the soul. It’s even harder to find a modicum of balance between work, life, fun, family and social demands – for most of us, it just goes in the too-hard-fuck-it basket and we find ourselves doing the same old shit over and over again. It doesn’t have to be that way though – Ash Grunwald seems to have it pretty bang on. During the interview he discusses his family (he adores them), his job (it’s a thing of joy) and surfing (an imperative). Couple all of that with being one of the best-known and loved Aussie blues machines, here and now also in the States (Grunwald just won the Best International Act Award at the LA Music Critic Awards), and you’ve got a damn fine recipe for happiness and success.

Grunwald’s loved the blues forever. While he’s not entirely sure what kick started it, he thinks it may have had something to do with his heritage. “Half of my family is from South Africa,” he explains. “The way my dad’s family looked, well they looked like black guys from America, maybe that was it. Although really, I’ve just always loved soulful, bluesy music.” Grunwald also puts it down to location. “When I was learning the blues, Ian Collard and Chris Wilson were big influences on me,” he reflects. “That was great for me growing up and when I moved into the city, I could get a pot somewhere and watch one of my heroes. “I was just on tour with Ian, who’s still a big hero of mine, and he was saying that in Clarkesdale Mississippi, which is probably the place where the deepest blues and a lot of blues legends come from, there’s a clock in the post office that shows the time in Melbourne. It’s just radical – Melbourne has and has had for a long time a strong blues connection. I live up around Byron now: I don’t know if I would’ve been into the blues if I had grown up there.” Grunwald’s pretty stoked with the way things have unfolded. Not only has he been able to tour with Collard, he’s been able to support other musical heroes, including the one and only James Brown. “He’s absolutely amazing, but I was pretty intimidated by him,” Grunwald laughs. “I stood next to him before he went on stage, but I didn’t introduce myself. I can remember thinking, ‘Why do I have to shake his hand just so I can tell people that I have?’ and then here I am still boasting that I supported him and telling the story about how I didn’t shake his hand, which is one step worse. He was amazing though – I still think he mega cut the mustard.” Grunwald’s prescription for the blues has evolved over the years into a heady cocktail of delta rhythms and electronica (check out his last album Gargantua for some beat-heavy, dirty, growling blues). Grunwald’s always said electronica was a neat fit for the blues and while that may not seem obvious on its face, he makes it work beautifully. What inspired this stroke of inspiration? “That was a very old idea of mine,” he recalls. “Before I was even on the scene, I’d already had little experimentations with that kind of thing. It’s the way that I think in all things that I do. I really love blending things that you wouldn’t think go together, but sometimes it’s staring you right in the face. To me it’s obvious: hypnotic, repetitive beats, which is what you get through looping things, sits with hypnotic blues.” BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 24

Does that meld ever mean he gets stick from Delta blues purists? “Way less than I ever thought I would,” he reflects. “Actually, I’m not really sure that I get stick at all. A friend said to me years ago, when I was weighing up going in different directions and worrying about whether people were going to accept it, that, ‘You know the ones that don’t like it are going to bitch about you behind your back and you’re never even going to hear it.’ That’s turned out to be right. You really only hear the compliments. There’ll be one guy every four years who comes up and says, ‘Yeah, I don’t like it,’ but most people adhere to the saying that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. You don’t often go to a gig and walk up to the band and say, ‘You know what? I hate the direction you’re going in’.”

“THE ROCk‘N’ROLL LIfESTyLE BREAkS SO MANy fAMILIES UP, ESPECIALLy WHEN yOU’RE TRyING TO TAkE ON A BEHEMOTH LIkE THE STATES, BUT I REALLy DON’T kNOW HOW yOU’D DO IT WITHOUT yOUR fAMILy.” Grunwald’s starting to write again for his next album, which he expects will be wrapped up before the end of the year, although he doesn’t know when it’ll come out. He’s always maintained each album should be a different beast, so how’s this one shaping up? “It’s funny, because I’ve just spent a whole year going back to my roots and playing solo, especially in North America, and I really came to appreciate what was good about that. So, I was gonna’ go into the studio and do more of a solo sounding thing, but this always happens to me, at the moment it looks like it’s turned into psychedelic rock, with a modern spin on it, although still pretty bluesy, and I’ve got a really good keyboard player. I’ve given him my Moog synth to use, which is great for bass lines, and then I’ve got a great funky drummer and bass player, so I’m gonna’ see where that takes me.” Grunwald’s already committed to the idea most of the next year will be spent on tour in the States with his family. That doesn’t sound like an easy call, especially not with two little girls in tow. Grunwald’s pragmatic

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about this; it’s not all beer and Skittles, but basically everybody’s looking forward to it and it’s important to him. “Sometimes it’s tough when kids are sick or you’re trying to get your kid to knuckle down and write some sentences in a café in LA, but it’s great. The rock‘n’roll lifestyle breaks so many families up, especially when you’re trying to take on a behemoth like the States, but I really don’t know how you’d do it without your family, especially not if you really want to keep your family together.” In preparation for the States’ tour, Grunwald needs to sell his beloved old motor home, but the concept of a getting a bigger, brighter one is making him super happy. “I’m a bit of a frother on the old buses and motor homes. It could be because I half grew up in one. Bang for buck though, you can get an American motor home that’s doubly as good. If you just had 80 grand, which is not easy, you could get a pimping mega bus with everything that opens and shuts. “For touring and holidaying, especially if I want to nick off for a surf, it’s more practical to get a caravan, but it’s just nerdier and we can’t come at it. Even when it’s impractical, there’s just something about a motor home speeding down the highway.” Grunwald must sense some skepticism, because he then illustrates the beauty and versatility of the motor home. “I came back from a holiday in Bali for one gig recently in Bundaberg before flying straight back,” he explains. “I got my mates to come and pick me up in my motor home, but I hadn’t had much sleep, so I jumped straight in the back and snoozed all the way there. We parked at the gig, used it as a bandroom, and then cruised and partied all the way back to the airport.” In parting, Grunwald passes on the secret of his enduring enthusiasm. “When I first left from Melbourne over a decade ago, I was surfing up and down the coast a lot and my now wife and I were living out of my transit van,” he reflects. “I made the decision then to make every day like a holiday, because then you couldn’t lose. If you treat it all like it’s work, and everything’s based on that, say a gig goes wrong, well you’ll get despondent so quickly, but if you make it an adventure it’s very sustainable.” ASH GRUNWALD will headline the opening night of AWME at The Hi-Fi on Thursday November 13 with Digging Roots (Canada), The Bart Willoughby Band, Black Indie and DJ Mamacita Bonnita. He’ll also play at the Ballarat Beer Festival on January 24.

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THIS WEEK: ON SCREEN Vivian Maier was a mystery even to those who knew her. A secretive nanny in the wealthy suburbs of Chicago, she died in 2009 and would have been forgotten. But John Maloof, an amateur historian, uncovered thousands of negatives at a storage locker auction and changed history. Now, Vivian Maier is hailed as one of the greatest 20th-century photographers along with Diane Arbus Robert Frank, Henri CartierBresson and Weegee. Finding Vivian Maier follows the filmmakers as they unearth Vivian’s story, combing through thousands of negatives and a mountain of other material left behind in Maier’s storage lockers. As the filmmakers track down an odd collection of parents who hired her, children she cared for, store owners, movie theater operators and curious neighbors who remember her, the story that emerges goes beyond clichés of the undiscovered artist and offers a portrait that is at times bewildering and troubling. It opens in cinemas on Thursday November 6.

With Tyson Wray. Got thoughts, news, gossip, complaints or cat photos? Email tyson@beat.com.au or send by carrier pigeon before Friday 12pm. In the book, Safran discovers that Barrett, the dead white supremacist, was something of a paranoid fantasist who may have been sexually involved with the black man suspected of killing him, Vincent McGee. For a man accustomed to pranks, the stakes had been raised. “I often lose perspective for a short time,” Safran admits. “When I first met the McGee I was engaging with them like normal, just going over to somebody’s house, I wasn’t making a big drama in my head about them being black and me white or they’re working class and I’m not. Then later I was having this phone call with Chari McGee, Vincent sister, and she said “I’m lying in bed at the moment, well actually I’m not lying in bed because I don’t have a bed, I’m on the floor.” That’s when it clicked, the level of abject poverty they were dealing with. But I think it’s good to just deal with people as normal, it’s the only fair way to write it.”

ON STAGE Celebrating the third year of their partnership with Annamila through the BLAKflip program, Circus Oz have announced a new production Corked Up! opening this week. The Circus Oz program creates pathways for professional development and performance in circus for First Nation Australians and is kicks off this year with a month-long intensive in the Circus Oz home before wrapping things up with the new production. The Circus Oz BLAKflip program has grown from the first master class in early 2012, which focused on skills development to an expanded four-week intensive program consisting of individual and group training as well as creative and show development. This year the program features nine participants from across Australia. Corked Up! will bring together aerials, burlesque and comedy presented by a mob of acrobats, live musicians and comedians. Circus Oz BLAKflips’ Corked Up! will take over The Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood from Wednesday November 5 until Friday November 7.

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Abbotsford Convent will celebrate its 10th birthday with a huge open day this week. The day’s program will feature live music and performances, open artist studios, free workshops, tours, markets, mouth-watering food and beverages and exhibitions. Some of the highlights include The Grand Imaginarium, a story-taking wonderland for children and families; The Koorie Markets, with indigenous craft and cuisine; Pay-As-You Feel Festival, a vegetarian outdoor banquet presented by Lentil As Anything and an outdoor Heritage Gardens Stage with performances and workshops throughout the day. It goes down on Sunday November 9 at the Abbotsford Convent.

PICK OF THE WEEK Arts Centre Melbourne have announced they will present Spirit Of Akasha for a one-off screening and music event this week. Spirit of Akasha is a new film created by renowned surf filmmaker Andrew Kidman. Premiering at the Sydney Festival this year in a sold-out performance, the film pays homage to cult ‘70s surfing film Morning of the Earth while exploring surf culture through the lens of the 21st century. Cinematography by some of the world’s best surf photographers will come to life with live performances by some of the musicians who contributed to its original soundtrack. Performers include the film’s director Andrew Kidman and his band The Windy Hills, and some of Melbourne’s best indie musicians including Mick Turner (The Dirty Three), Oliver Mann, Jack River, Machine Translations and The Sandpebbles. Spirit Of Akasha will be screened at Hamer Hall on Friday November 7.

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JOHN SAFRAN: MURDER IN MISSISSIPPI By Jack Franklin Murder In Mississippi is John Safran telling the story of how he met a white supremacist, befriended his black killer and wrote a book. It exists at a strange nexus of truth of entertainment, as it is written by a guy whose bio describes him as ‘professional prankster.’ Filming a segment for his show Race Relations, Safran presented a white supremacist with a genetic test that stated he had mixed ancestry. Genius, but even Safran admits in the book, it’s a hatchet job as that is the same result everyone of us would get. But then the white supremacist, Richard Barrett, got himself killed. “I’d never read a true crime book before, not even the famous ones,” Safran explains. He is calling from a train platform, I’m in a meeting room with one phone on speaker and one on record. I include these details because John is explaining how he learnt to write true crime. Copy someone else. “By utter coincidence after Richard Barrett was killed, but before I started to write the book I started reading this book about this killer, a true story from the late 1800s World Fair in Chicago. This serial killer set up a hotel and built torture chambers in it. So visiting women from all over America would stay there. I loved it and at the very end the author’s note says, ‘I based it on the logic of Truman Capote’s in Cold Blood, and he wasn’t there for everything he wrote about.’ So then I read that,

and then Midnight In the Garden Of Good and Evil. Suddenly I was reading all these true crime books and I started making these connections between my doco work and what true crime writers do.” All Safran needed was a crime. “Because I’m thick and slow it didn’t occur to me immediately about the whole Richard Barrett thing,” he giggles as a train passes. “For about two weeks I was poking around Melbourne and asking people if they knew of any sort of murders or anything. But it clicked that I had this bird in the hand. I used Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil as a blueprint, in that book he was there way before the trial, so I thought if I’m gonna go I’ll go a month before so I can absorb the town before the trial, so it was guess work.”

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In typical Safran fashion, he gets himself involved in the narrative, paying the killer for information, buying an engagement ring and then death threats. “Even when I have tried not to be involved in something, I’d end up being involved in it anyway,” Safran says. “I didn’t try to put myself in it that much but you just sort of end up in there. I think the way I write that it’s healthier because you are declaring to the reader that you’re an observer with limitations. It’s better than pretending that you are giving some birds eye view; objective, true of everything. In the first draft I tried to dodge around that Vincent had asked for money and I’d paid him. I thought the book would be so much better if he just wanted to tell his story. But it wasn’t making sense so I put in that I paid him and it all clicked into place. It wasn’t till after the book was printed that I worked out the logic behind it. Him asking for money and me paying it reveals stuff about his character and also stuff about my character. I’d gone over there to write a book about the murder and he is like the co-star and him demanding money and getting threatening, that is really revealing of his personality, so it was almost perfect. The Murder in Mississippi stage show isn’t just for those that have read the book, it is the story of how the book happened. “I had these artefacts from the journey,” says Safran. “The phone calls, and the banned video (the genetic testing prank) that ABC never allowed me to screen, and we have Jim Giles the radio DJ slamming me on air. So there all these things that are worthy of bringing off the page and into the real world. It is true crime, this the story of a murder and how I got involved in it.”

John Safran will take audiences on a journey through a Murder In Mississippi (with a Q&A session following the performance) at The Yarraville Club on Saturday November 15.

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THE HOUSE OF YES

Little Ones Theatres will storm back onto Melbourne stages this November with their take on Wendy MacLeod’s The House of Yes. The cult classic follows Jackie O’Pascal, who is obsessed with the 1962 Kennedy assassination and is in love with her twin brother. When a hurricane hits town, she and her family are stuck inside, sending her on a mission to reignite her incestuous affair with her brother. The House of Yes will run from Thursday November 27 to Saturday December 13 at St Kilda’s Theatre Works.

Another huge lineup up Crab Lab tonight with Nick Cody, Nath Valvo, Anne Edmonds, Xavier Michelides, Demi Lardner and more, all for a measly fiver. Kicks off at 8.30pm, 16 Corrs Lane, CBD.

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LUDOVICO EINAUDI

Chart topping composer Ludovico Einaudi will return to Melbourne for two shows this February. Einaudi is behind music for Oscar-winning film Black Swan, Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar and box-office record breaker The Untouchables. His return to Melbourne will feature his latest album In a Time Lapse as well as a display of pianoled ballads and film scores. After 11 record-breaking albums and a string of critically-acclaimed film scores as well as topping the iTunes classical chart with nine simultaneous singles, the Italian maestro has transcended classical-rock boundaries to become one of the most successful contemporary composers in the world. Ludovico Einaudi will perform at Hamer Hall on Friday February 13 and Saturday February 14.

RUBY MOON

Baker’s Dozen Theatre Company will present their final show of the year, Ruby Moon this this month. The play follows Ray and Silvie Moon as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their five year-old daughter, Ruby. Understanding that the police have exhausted their reach, they decide to take the search into their own hands. Ruby Moon will show from Thursday November 13 to Saturday November 22 at Revolt Productions.

RECEIVERS

Feat In Space Theatre Company are preparing to officially launch their new venue with the premiere season of Gareth Ellis’ latest work, Receivers, this month. Owned and operated by directors Gareth Ellis and Amanda Falson, Feat In Space Theatre Company has consistently created and supported new Australian work since starting up in 2010. An absurd, dark, scifi comedy, Receivers explores the world of idealistic farmer Hedrick who, after years at agricultural school, simply cannot make things grow. In a final attempt to save his property from ruin he stumbles into a world populated with a prostitute, a General, a television repair man, an unforgiving computer and Hillary. Or does he? Receivers will open at Feat In Space Theatre on Wednesday November 19.

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Fiona O’Loughlin headlines Five Boroughs Comedy this Thursday night. The first lady of Australian comedy is finally back and she’s in killer form. Nick Cody hosts, plus there’s Ben Lomas, Laura Davis, Matthew Klein and more. Five Boroughs has been so packed for months, you’d better get down early. It’s all happening this Thursday November 6 at 8.30pm, at Five Boroughs Comedy, 68 Hardware Lane (upstairs), CBD, all for only $12.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s annual search for the funniest Indigenous Australians has begun. Now in its ninth year, Deadly Funny is the only dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedy program for Australia’s traditional owners. Cheeky and loud, black and proud, the competition unearths and recognises bright and bold new talent from all over the country. Head to deadlyfunny.com.au to register and for more information.

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ACMI will present a quartet of films featuring Berlin-born actress Nastassja Kinski’s this November. ACMI will shine a light on four of her most iconic performances, screening cult classics Tess, One from the Heart, Paris, Texas and Cat People. Kinski first garnered attention for her Golden Globe winning performance in Roman Polanski’s Tess, landing her a flurry of roles as an elusive object of desire. Nastassja Kinski on Film will screen at the ACMI from Saturday November 22 to Sunday November 30.

Invenio vocal ensemble’s voices will literally light up when they present Luminesce later next month. Colour and geometric shapes will be projected onto each member of the ensemble, activating and deactivating through every sound and silence. Even more, groupings within the ensemble will merge together as waves of light then return to a spotlight on a solo voice. For Luminesce, Invenio teamed up with Robert Jarvis, who uses voices as triggers for lighting events and composer Gian Slater. Luminesce comes to the Kew Court House from Thursday November 20 to Saturday November 22.

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ALEX PRAGER

The National Gallery of Victoria will host Alex Prager’s first Australian solo exhibition this November. The breakthrough American photographer and filmmaker finds her inspiration in classic Hollywood cinema and fashion photography. The self-taught artist’s work has become renowned for its lushly coloured, melodramatic intensity as well as the glamorous, vintage-styled women that are her characters. Despite only holding her first solo exhibition in 2013, Prager’s profile has skyrocketed following the success of her Face In The Crowd series at this year’s Art Basel. Prager will visit Melbourne for the launch of her self-titled exhibition, which will feature works from the Polyester series, 2007, to her most recent body of work, Face in the Crowd, 2013. Alex Prager will be on display at NGV International from Friday November 14 to Sunday April 19. Prager will present an artist talk on Saturday November 15.

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There’s another big lineup at Comedy At Spleen this Monday. It’s always completely packed, and you can see why with another awesome bunch of comics this week. This week, they’ve got another shed-ton of guests including Danny McGinlay, Steele Saunders, Jimmy James Eaton, Xander Allan, Toby Halligan and more. It’s on this Monday November 10, at 41 Bourke St, CBD, at 8.30pm. It’s free to get in, but they appreciate a good gold coin donation at the door.

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ASHLEY C. WILLIAMS By Josh Fergeus

I’m on the phone to a Nelwyn villager. Since I was about four I’ve dreamed of this conversation, and then I remember that Willow wasn’t a documentary, and that Ashley C. Williams was also a four-year-old when Ron Howard and George Lucas dressed her up as a dwarf because you could pay children significantly less than Warwick Davis. Dreams destroyed. Williams is coming to Melbourne for Monster Fest, and will speak about her new film Julia in a Q&A with director and fellow middle initial enthusiast Matthew A. Brown, who will be participating in Monster Fest’s series of master classes they’ve dubbed The Monster Fest Academy of Horror and Mayhem, which join the usual chock-a-block bill of video nasties. “We just got off of our US based premiere at Screamfest in LA,” she tells me. “I’ve been doing a lot of interviews...we’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback.” The film is being touted as the most challenging film in this year’s Monster Fest program, and Williams plays the title role. “She begins the film as a very shy, meek girl working at a small medical place in Brooklyn. She

has kind of a dark past where she was abused by her father and she’s never really been able to go on dates with men. Finally this guy from her work asks her out and she’s like amazed because he’s really hot and she’s never been on a date before. She meets him at his apartment...she’s really naïve. Basically he and his friends are planning to drug her and gang rape her. So she sets out for revenge after it happens.” The plot has more than a few echoes of revenge classics I Spit On Your Grave and Last House On The Left, but Williams reckons this is something else. “We’ve been getting a lot of those similar films mentioned in reviews,” she says. “It sounds a lot like this movie or that movie. The thing is, it is a rape revenge film, it is

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about that, but it’s on a whole other level than these other films. When I read this script I didn’t consider it a rape revenge film, it’s so much more than that.” That’s because Julia’s story doesn’t exactly follow the established pattern. “She’s not quite sure how to go about doing it,” states Williams. “She meets this woman at a bar, a lesbian bar. She finds out about this very unorthodox form of therapy. You can’t go after your attackers, you have to do it to other men. She really just awakens to this evil vengeance. She goes on a journey within herself internally which is manifested externally through the work of this therapy that she does, taking it out on random men on the street.” Williams is perhaps best known to date as the middle section of The Human Centipede. “As disgusting as the concept was I thought it was a great opportunity for me as an actress to convey emotion with just my eyes,” Williams recalls. “A lot of the camera angles were just our eyes. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh that girl in The Human Centipede, she’s great,’ it was like about the film,

it’s so disgusting, it’s this, it’s that. I was surprised it got so much notoriety. Even if people haven’t seen it, they know about it. It’s definitely launched my career in film, which I’m extremely grateful for, but there are certain roles I haven’t gotten because of it.” Although she appreciates the kick-start that the horror genre has given her career, Williams is keen to expand her horizons. “I’d like to be a part of more mainstream films, with strong female leads. I’m keen to work with other actors and directors in different genres, but I do love horror, especially fantasy Del Toro type films. I really just want to be a part of good movies, with a good script, with a talented director behind it.”

the audience cope. “Also, there’s a desperation in trying to be liked and I realise that I’m a bit of a prickly person anyway. I’m better off just being and letting people who are interested in that form of deep, deep cynicism gravitate towards me and the people who don’t like it will just move on. I just know that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. Not everyone’s as cynical as me. I’m hardwired that way - I just can’t pretend that everything’s OK.” From which dark recess does this cynicism come? “I don’t know exactly, but even when I was a kid my mother called me Doubting Thomas,” he laughs. “He was the biblical figure who, once he found out that Jesus had come back from the dead, had to stick his fingers in the holes in the hands and feet to check that it was actually Jesus and he’d actually been crucified. I’ve always felt like that. I’ve always needed proof. Even when I was really little, when mum would ask me to do something, I’d say, ‘why’ and unless she told me and there was a reasonable reason, I wouldn’t do it.” Interestingly, Gleeson didn’t need to chuck a day job in order to pursue comedy. “I’ve got a friend who

started stand-up in his late 20s and he had to take a redundancy package to concentrate on stand-up fulltime and not long after that he had children - I’m not like that,” he reflects. “I’ve had lots of friends who had jobs that were paying really well that they had to turn their backs on to start. I had a much easier road, because I was at university doing fuck all anyway and I started doing stand-up while I was in a band - and a band if anything is a cry for help - that’s someone who’s definitely not wanting to do a regular job or who enjoys large amounts of work for little return. So, when I graduated, I just didn’t get a job, I just kept doing stand-up. So I went from being a maths tutor, on Austudy getting a little bit of money, to getting a supplemented income from gigs, while it was slowly growing into a career. There was never any question that I wasn’t going to do it, it’s just more that I never quit. And by never stopping, I end up doing a show at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. ”

Ashley C. Williams is a guest of Monster Fest, which goes down from Thursday November 20 - Sunday November 30 at Yah Yah’s and Cinema Nova. Julia will screen at Cinema Nova on Sunday November 23 where there will also be a Q&A with Williams. Visit monsterfest.com.au for more details.

By Meg Crawford

Funny men Tom Gleeson and Peter Helliar are about to embark on a tour of the New South Wales’ north coast, curiously setting sail from Hawthorn. While the two are pairing up on the same bill, Gleeson will be trotting out his piss-funny show Quality for those who missed it during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, focusing on the trials and tribulations of fatherhood, booze and last, but not least, the shitful state of the Federal Government. “There’s a fair portion of the show that’s quite critical of Tony Abbott,” he agrees. “But I feel like I got on the ground floor with that. At first, it was pretty lonely. The first gig I did this year was in Mandurah, which is on the outskirts of Perth, and I suspect that the majority of the audience had voted for Tony Abbott and they were not as open to my views as people have become as time has worn on. I feel like a bit of consensus has been built now.” We understand rallying against Abbott we understand and we know Gleeson’s the dad of a two-year old, which is no walk in the park, but where does the booze fit in? “A lot of new parents seem to drink a lot, although people don’t talk about it. I’ve noticed it from talking to my friends who are new parents - once the child’s in bed, there’s about a two hour party before the adults go to bed too. I feel like I spent a lot of that last year doing that - putting my two-year old to bed, cracking open a bottle of wine, drinking a little bit too much and yelling at the TV because Tony Abbott was

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on it.” Gleeson says that he flies the flag for angry guys. Has fatherhood knocked off any of his edges? “It has taught me a lot more empathy,” Gleeson reflects. “It’s easy when you see people to think straight out, ‘Oh they’re an idiot,’ but when you become a father you realise that people have come from somewhere and have been shaped - there are reasons they are the way that they are - even Tony Abbott. So, I’ve either got a little more empathy, or I’m more critical in far more detail.” We disagree, but Gleeson also claims to be unlikeable. Angry and unlikeable - is that an uncomfortable place to be? “A lot of stand-up comedians tap dance around on stage, wanting people to like them and it’s really quite overt,” he observes. “Even if they’re going to talk about politics, it’s like, ‘I’m not very happy with Tony Abbott, I know some of you voted for him, but I’m just saying that I’m not quite happy,’ and they feel like they need to start backtracking and get everyone on board, whereas I prefer to throw out opinions and let

Tom Gleeson and Peter Helliar will perform at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Friday November 14.

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UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE

How to even begin to describe the legacy of Detroit techno collective Underground Resistance in a way that does justice to the influence the group has had over the course of 25 years? Read through the names associated with the everchanging collective – Jeff Mills, Mike Banks, Robert Hood, Drexciya – and you could be forgiven for assuming this was some kind of techno hall-of-fame list, rather than a collection of subversive, politically incisive artists. Most notorious and well-loved for their anti-mainstream business ethos, radical politics and dedication to bringing Detroit’s vibrant musical spirit to the rest of the world, anything Underground Resistance is going to be defiantly uncategorisable – exploratory adventures through the worlds of jazz, experimental, techno and beyond, both on record and across the world’s stages. Australia will be lucky enough to bear witness to Underground Resistance’s Timeline show this month, and keyboardist Jon Dixon takes us through what to expect. An accomplished keyboardist and music teacher, Dixon’s background is rooted in the more traditional. His introduction into the UR collective was almost a coincidence. “Back in 2007, a bandmate [De’Sean Jones] had a jazz gig and had a saxophone hooked up to different vocal effects and our current manager, Cornelius Harris, happened to be at the club that night,” he

explains. “He approached De’Sean, and asked him if he was into experimental music, he said ‘yes’. He asked him if he knew any keyboard players that learn real quick – ‘Yes, I know just the guy.’ This wasn’t the first time I heard De’Sean mention something about travelling overseas, so I didn’t trust him. I was like, ‘Have them call me,’ and so I got this call from Mike Banks a couple of days later telling me to come by. He sent me down with a keyboard, told me to play something, and about ten seconds later, he was like, ‘Alright, go downstairs and talk to the manager, we start rehearsals tomorrow.’ Two weeks later I’m in Switzerland doing the Montreal Jazz Festival with Galaxy 2 Galaxy. “What’s crazy is back in middle school, they used to play a lot of techno on the radio on Friday nights. I’d go down to the corner store and buy tapes and record them, make my own mixtapes. Some of the songs that would come on the radio, I didn’t know a lot of

them were made by Underground Resistance – I wasn’t sure who made them. I just liked the music. I guess you could say that was my early introduction to it.” The often disparate worlds of jazz and electronica don’t intuitively seem ripe for crossover, but Dixon argues differently – that ultimately, the two are same in their ethos and practice. “Back in the early 1920s, big band music was dance music,” he says. “Compared to later in the bebop era, where you have Charlie Parker and John Coltrane playing all these notes and fast licks and whatnot, there wasn’t too much of that going on in the early 1900s. It was simple enough, but there was enough music in it, and people dancing to it…first and foremost, with Timeline, we want to make you dance. But at the same time, we are also musicians, so we get the chance to showcase what it is we do as musicians and break down those barriers.” The melting pot of influences and a vibrant, adventurous spirit are the crucial characteristics that keep the global music scene’s eyes on Detroit – a tradition that continues to enamour Dixon. “Musically, it’s great,” he says. “Especially for young and upcoming musicians – one of the things I really admire about the young ones is that they have so much access to what is new in technology and access to all these great mentors, it’s crazy. I used to be one of those kids, looking for someone older to kind of show me the ropes ten, 12 years ago, and now I’m one of the ones showing those 18-year-olds different things. These kids are really smart musically, they understand their theory, and more importantly, they have open minds.” Dixon’s role as a curator of young talent is one he looks forward to sinking more of his time into, even in the midst of an impressively packed-out touring schedule with

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Underground Resistance and others. And what to expect in this month? Nothing but the unexpected. Dixon may have taken on the role as musical director of the outfit, but he’s realistic – with a group whose philosophy tends towards musical anarchy, who knows what could go down? “I do have a certain number of responsibilities, but at the same time I know my band and the members and their strengths,” he explains. “I try to format the show so that it’s different and every member gets a chance to use their strong points, but not overuse them for the entire show. We play some of the Underground Resistance classics that everybody knows; I try to do something a little different that people don’t know. I try to have a section where we get the chance to really experiment, and find something really special in that moment while onstage. And not many people can do that – with this style of music, it requires very huge amounts of improvisation and musical knowledge and the ability to trust your other bandmates and say, ‘Hey, let’s try something, and if it works it works.’ It’s a cool thing to be able to trust the other guys and do something new – it’s one of the fun things about this group.”

Underground Resistance will present Timeline on Tuesday November 18 at the 2014 Melbourne Music Week hub at the Queen Victoria Market. You can also catch them at an In Conversation session as part of Face The Music on Saturday November 15 at the Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, National Gallery of Victoria.

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on tour LEE FOSS [USA], MIGUEL CAMPBELL [UK] Friday November 7, Brown Alley JOHN DIGWEED [UK] Friday November 14, Prince Bandroom SEAN PAUL [JAM] Friday November 14, Festival Hall LAURA JONES [UK], GAVIN HERLIHY [IRE] Sunday November 16, Revolver Upstairs TEN WALLS [LIT], DUSKY [UK] Sunday November 16, Queen Victoria Market UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE [USA] Tuesday November 18, Queen Victoria Market PACHANGA BOYS [GER], OPTIMO [SCO] Wednesday November 19, Queen Victoria Market ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER [USA] Friday November 21, Queen Victoria Market NIGHTMARES ON WAX [UK] Friday November 21, Howler STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ÂME [GER], TRUS’ME [UK], PACHANGA BOYS [GER] + MORE Friday November 21 - Sunday November 23, TBA DJ SPINN [USA] Sunday November 23, Queen Victoria Market EARTHCORE: RAJA RAM [UK], JOHN ‘00’ FLEMING [UK] + MORE Thursday November 27 - Monday December 1, Pyalong, Victoria GIRAFFAGE [USA] Thursday November 27, Howler THE PHARCYDE [USA] Thursday November 27, The Espy PANTHA DU PRINCE [GER] Thursday December 4, The Hi-Fi STEREOSONIC: CALVIN HARRIS [UK], TIESTO [NED], DIPLO [USA] + MORE Saturday December 6 - Sunday December 7, TBA ICE CUBE [USA] Tuesday December 9, The Forum JAMES HOLDEN [UK] Wednesday December 10, The Hi-Fi CYPRESS HILL [USA] Thursday December 11, The Forum BLACKSTREET [USA] Friday December 12, Trak DE LA SOUL [USA] Friday December 12, 170 Russell MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL: VAKULA [UKR], GHOSTFACE KILLAH [USA] + MORE Friday December 12 - Sunday December 14, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre GHOSTFACE KILLAH [USA] Friday December 19, The Espy LIDO [NOR], SOPHIE [UK] + MORE Friday December 19, 170 Russell BADBADNOTGOOD [USA] Saturday December 27, Laundry Bar SALT N PEPA [USA] Saturday December 27, The Forum FALLS FESTIVAL: TODD TERJE [NOR], TENSNAKE [GER], TYCHO [USA] + MORE Monday December 29 - Thursday January 1, Byron Bay BEYOND THE VALLEY: CLAPTONE [GER], ALUNAGEORGE [UK] + MORE Tuesday December 30 - Thursday January 1, Phillip Island Circuit BIG FREEDIA [USA] Tuesday December 30, Howler DJ ALFREDO [ARG], MAXMILLION DUNBAR [USA], PENDER STREET STEPPERS [CAN], SCOTT FRASER [SCO] Thursday January 1, TBA ABOVE & BEYOND [UK] Thursday January 1, Sidney Myer Music Bowl LET THEM EAT CAKE: CARL CRAIG [USA], TODD TERJE [NOR], CASHMERE CAT [NOR] + MORE Thursday January 1, Werribee Mansion DANNY BROWN [USA] Sunday January 4, Corner Hotel RÖYKSOPP [SCA], ROBYN [SCA] Monday January 5, Palais Theatre SBTRKT [UK] Wednesday January 7, The Forum TYCHO [USA] Thursday January 8, The Hi-Fi JOEY BADA$$ [USA], RUN THE JEWELS [USA] Thursday January 8, The Forum NELLY [USA] Friday January 16, Sidney Myer Music Bowl RAINBOW SERPENT: MARCEL DETTMANN [GER], LEE BURRIDGE [UK], PETAR DUNDOV [CRO] + MORE Friday January 23 - Monday January 26, Lexton SUGAR MOUNTAIN: SOUL CLAP [USA], ANTHONY NAPLES [USA] + MORE Saturday January 24, VCA (Victorian College of the Arts) SOHN [UK] Friday January 30, Corner Hotel FINNEBASSEN [NOR] Sunday February 1, Revolver Upstairs G-EAZY [USA] Monday February 16, Howler TINASHE [USA] Friday February 20, The Hi-Fi DETROIT SWINDLE [NED] Sunday February 22, Revolver Upstairs DELTRON 3030 [USA] Friday February 27, The Hi-Fi GOLDEN PLAINS: THEO PARRISH [USA], DJ SHADOW & CUT CHEMIST [USA] + MORE Saturday March 7 - Monday March 9, Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL: DRAKE [USA], THE PRODIGY [USA] + MORE Sunday Match 9, Flemington Racecourse FOREST SWORDS [UK] Saturday March 15, Howler

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Musical nostalgia – intense feelings for music from your youth – is not just a cultural phenomenon, but also a scientific one. It’s the reason that music from past decades sounds so much better (objectively speaking, of course), and probably also explains the entire karaoke industry. It’s so powerful it often warps an otherwise discerning critical ear so the listener might lose their minds to a song that is, if we’re honest, pretty terrible. Tom Lowndes, AKA DJ Tom Loud, is the man behind Hot Dub Time Machine, and he has been working hard to bring our shameridden love of hits into the (strobing) light. Gone are the days of secretly jamming out to Rock Around The Clock or Oops!… I Did It Again – now you can dance your heart out at a party that doubles as a time capsule; a safe space for lovers of cheesy pop. “I think

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people love it because they are hearing old stuff, but I don’t think it’s necessarily nostalgia,” says Lowndes. “I think the clubbing scene is very much one genre and it can often feel a bit elitist in some way – like if you feel you’re uncool or too old, too young, or maybe like you don’t have enough money. But Hot Dub Time Machine is not about that. It’s about playing every type of music and being shameless and not being embarrassed if a great song might be uncool. If it’s a great song, it’s a great song.” The concept is straightforward enough: play hits from each decade, countdown-style, from the 1950s until now. Add in some lights, balloons and a crowd of uncoordinated but enthusiastic dancers and you have yourself a show. As brilliantly simple as it seems, even Lowndes was surprised at how quickly the concept

took off. From venues with tiny capacities to sold out theatre show, people clearly enjoy an excuse to Shout, Jump Around and mosh like it’s…well, any decade they like. “I’m big on being anti-cool,” Lowndes says. “I just love playing good music and people seem to be enjoying what I do. I am really proud of the kind of DJing that Hot Dub Time Machine is. It’s not about me being a good DJ, or it being all about my skills; it’s about the best music and the best vibes, and to me that’s what partying is all about, you know? It’s not about how awesome my software is.” Even if ‘nostalgia’ is the wrong word, it’s undeniable Hot Dub Time Machine plays on emotion. It seems like certain decades do have a disproportionate power over the crowd’s reaction. So curating the playlist can throw up some unexpected curveballs from time to time – and it’s only by playing shows that Lowndes gets a real sense of whether a song is right or not. “I am aware that what I do is a retro party, but in some way it almost gives itself its own sense of coolness,” he says. “But it is a fine line between that and it feeling like a bad wedding reception. Like Summer Of ’69 – for some reason that doesn’t work at all. But Eye Of The Tiger is always great. Wannabe by the Spice Girls? Absolutely kills. But I find if you put too many of those in a row it can really quickly get too cheesy, so, you know, we have Spice Girls into Tupac to avoid it tipping over.” Whether Hot Dub Time Machine represents a wider shift that means people are rejecting labelling music as ‘good’ or ‘crap’ remains to be seen. In Lowndes’ eyes, making a distinction based on genre, or whether it belongs to a particular scene, can blind people. “I think that kind of snobbery is really pointless. It means that with a lot of great songs you don’t realise how great they are. I was, like, a ’90s metal guy and so it meant that there were a lot of ’80s songs I thought were just the worst things in the world.” It’s a fair point, even if a tough one for a music journalist to take. On the other hand, it’s impossible to deny that often a lot of guilty pleasure songs eventually become favourites, and no amount of criticism or argument can sway that steadfast devotion towards them. “I kind of got over that whole [metal] thing,” says Lowndes. “Now I think that Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees is an amazing song; it’s so well crafted and funky. And Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) is such a beautifully made pop song. And Call Me Maybe, that’s also a great tune. Now I like that as much as obscure German techno I listen to.” Lowndes’ unbridled enthusiasm for music is infectious. Anyone who has experienced Hot Dub Time Machine is aware of how much of its success is because of his talent for seeing through a song’s reputation to whether it holds up as a well-crafted piece of work in its own right. That said, he is far from stuck in the past. “I think good music is being made all the time. [For Hot Dub Time Machine] this is just the beginning, I think.” Maybe the Hot Dub Time Machine philosophy is something worth remembering next time you catch your nose upturned at a song that deserves a second chance.

Hot Dub Time Machine will hit The Forum on Friday November 7.

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danny brown Acclaimed hip hop star Danny Brown will return to Australia over the NYE period. Brown has been at the forefront of contemporary hip hop ever since the release of his sophomore LP Old in 2013 (which featured collaborations with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Purity Ring and Schoolboy Q). It’s been another huge year for Brown, who has already visited our shores twice in 2014 for both Laneway and Splendour in the Grass. He’ll hit the Corner Hotel on Sunday January 4.

deltron 3030 Underground hip hop supergroup Deltron 3030 are coming to Melbourne this February. Made up of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, producer Dan “The Automator” Nakamuram and turntablist Kid Koala, the crew have released two albums, including 2000’s self-titled hip hop space opera and 2013’s Event 2. Released last September, the album featured guest spots from the likes of Zack de La Rocha, Mike Patton, comedian David Cross and celebrity chef David Chang. The trio also had a hand in the Gorillaz breakthrough debut, with Del providing vocals on Clint Eastwood and Rock the House and production from Dan and Kid Koala. They’ll hit The Hi-Fi on Friday February 27.

tinashe Up-and-coming American R&B star Tinashe will make her debut visit Down Under early next year. The tour will follow the release of the 21-year-old’s debut album, Aquarius, which included collaborations with the likes of Schoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky. Catch her at The Hi-Fi on Friday February 20.

emoji boys You’ll get a glimpse at some of the most promising up-andcoming producers and rappers when Emoji Boys 2 hits Laundry this November. The evening’s eclectic lineup will feature Ghana-born, Canberra-raised rapper and producer Citizen Kay; New Zealand-based rapper Hucci Luv; Sydney neo-soul singer Brave; Melbourne producer Fossa Beats; Sydney-based Italo DJ/producer Ribongia; and Jersey club/ glitter trap producer Recluse. It all goes down on Saturday November 8 at Laundry Bar.

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wednesday nov 5 BOOTY WORK Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. CURIOUS TALES - FEAT: DJ WHO + TIGERFUNK + TOM SHOWTIME + FLAGRANT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. PURE POP @ EXCHANGE Exchange Bar, South Yarra. 6:00pm. REVOLVER WEDNESDAYS - FEAT: DAN SAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. SEX DREAMS - FEAT: HUCCI LUV + GEORGIA PREACH + REI BARKER + BIT JAX Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. thursday nov 6 3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: HANS DC + MAFIA + FOR YOUR EARS DJS + FAKE FORWARD + RIFFE + DOM DOLLA VS BOOT ACTION + JACK LOVE + BENSON VS MIKE METRO Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. CQ SESSIONS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. GOOD EVENING Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. LOOSE JOINTS Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. LOVE STORY - FEAT: TRANTER + SLEEVES + MEGAWUOTI + SUPREMES + MICKEY P Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - FEAT: PREQUEL + EDD FISHER Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. RARE CANDY Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. U B QUEER Exchange Bar, South Yarra. 6:00pm. VARSITY - FEAT: KITI + FOOFARAW Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. XS DISCO - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm.

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friday nov 7 #EATDRINKPLAY - FEAT: ANDY MURPHY + MGMC + DJ JORJ + CAM WOODARD The Emerson, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $20.00. #MASHTAG - FEAT: MALPRACTICE + AGENT 86 + BENZO + ANDRE LE VOGUE + SILVERFOX + AHAB + OLLIE Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. BOLLYWOOD SOIREE - FEAT: JSTAR + DJ NASH + DHOLI Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 9:00pm. BREAD & BUTTER FRIDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 8:00pm. CAN’T SAY Platform One, Melbourne. 9:00pm. CQ FRIDAYS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. CRAIG MCWHINNEY + STEVIE NOX VS HANDSDOWN + WINGMAN + ADRIAN BELL + D-REX + BATTON + KEMPKEN Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. $10.00. CRASH LANDERS (LISA WARWICK FUNDRAISER) Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $22.00. DJ DRAW 4 Victoria Hotel,

Brunswick. 9:00pm. DJ MR LUDWIG Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. FABULOUS FRIDAYS Co., Southbank. 8:00pm. FAKE TITS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + SUNSHINE + SAMMY LA MARCA + BUTTERS + ADAM BARTAS + JUNGLE JIM Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00. FLAGRANT + B-TWO + HIJACK Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm. FREQUENCY FRIDAYS Fusion, Southbank. 10:00pm. $20.00. FRIDAYS @ ONESIXONE FEAT: JEN TUTTY + LUKE MCD + LEWIE DAY + PREQUEL + KATIE DROVER + MITCH KURZ + MIC NEWMAN + TOM EVANS + JOEL ALPHA + LIAM WALLER + AARON TROTTMAN + NICK JONES + JESSE YOUNG + ANDRAS FOX + JAC OSCAR WILKINS Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. FUNF PRESENTS - FEAT: LEE FOSS & MIGUEL CAMPBELL Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. GET LIT - FEAT: TWERKSHOP + D’FRO + GET BUSY + THADDEUS DOE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. GROOVEYARD (SPACE BOOTS) - FEAT: CHIARA KICKDRUM + DJ KITI + MO ICHI + JUXTPOSE Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. JUMBO + ESTY Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 7:00pm. LA DANSE MACABRE Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. LEE FOSS & MIGUEL CAMPBELL Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $49.00. LUCK TRUCK FRIDAYS DOWNSTAIRS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. OMG FRIDAYS Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. PANORAMA FRIDAYS UPSTAIRS - FEAT: PHATO A MANO + MR.GEORGE + MATT RADD + ASH-LEE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. POPROCKS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. REVOLVER FRIDAYS FEAT: MIKE CALLANDER + KATIE DROVER + SAFARI + OLIBUSTA Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. SYN - FEAT: FRIENDSHIPS + SILENTJAY & JACE XL + PLANÈTE IANARDO + RAW HUMPS Second Story Studios, 6:00pm. $20.00. THE FRIDAY CLUB - FEAT: DJ OBLIVEUS Big Mouth, St Kilda. 10:00pm. WORNG (ARTEFACTS LAUNCH) + MATTHEW BROWN + FATTI FRANCES + VACUUM Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $7.00.

saturday nov 8 ANYWAY - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Bottom End, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

AUDIOPORN SATURDAYS - FEAT: DR. ZOK + JAMES WARE + GREG SARA + JACOB MALMO + TOM EVANS + ROWIE Onesixone, Prahran. 9:00pm. $15.00. BIG MOUTH SATURDAYS FEAT: DJ ROWIE + ANDYCAN + NACKERS Big Mouth, St Kilda. 9:00pm. BIKES 4 LIFE - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 6:00pm. CUSHION SATURDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. DISCOXCHANGE - FEAT: DJ PHILVESTER Exchange Bar, South Yarra. 9:30pm. DJ ILLFORMMATION Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. FAMILIAR STRANGERS The Emerson, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $20.00. GARDEN BEATS - FEAT: DJ MARCUS HOLDER + AARON ARTHUR + DUNCAN FUNK The Fitzroy Beer Garden, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. HIJACK + MATT RAD + NO NAME NATH Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm. HOT STEP - FEAT: ADAM ASKEW + GRAYSKULL + KELTEC + MYLES MAC + PETER BAKER + REV. THORN + SAM MCEWIN + SHANE COPAL + TOM EVANS Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. IN (SESSION) - FEAT: DEEP ELEMENT + KYMAERA + SPRINKLES + TOKEN + SUPPRESSOR + SERV La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. MANIA - FEAT: SLEEP D + GRANT CAMOV + SOT + MAGDA + PWD Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. MIDNIGHT RUN Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. $7.00. MISS COLOMBIA MINITHEQUE - FEAT: SUPERPANCHO Bar Open, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. MOVE YOUR FEET - FEAT: TOTAL GIOVANNI + IO + QUEEN MAGIC + ICAH Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $10.00. NEW GODS + ARUNDEL + TELLING Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00. RAZZMATAZZ INDIE DISCOTHEQUE - FEAT: CAITY K + TED C Exford Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $5.00. RESPECT Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 9:00pm. $20.00. SATURDAY MORNING - FEAT: SUNSHINE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00am. SEVEN SATURDAY DISCOTHEQUE Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. SOUTH BEACH PARTY La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SUCKMUSIC - FEAT: NICK COLEMAN + DOAKES + SUSERI + SCOTTY T. REVOLVER Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 1:00am. TEXTILE SATURDAYS - FEAT: KODIAK KID + D’FRO + JENS BEAMIN Lucky Coq, Windsor.

9:00pm. THE HOUSE DEFROST - FEAT: ANDEE FROST Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. $35.00. THE LATE SHOW - FEAT: RANSOM + MAT CANT + GET BU$Y + SAMMY THE BULLET. Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. THERAPY SATURDAYS FEAT: BOMBS AWAY + TATE STRAUSS + ED COLMAN + MATTY G Fusion, Southbank. 10:00pm. $20.00. TRAMP SATURDAYS Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. VAULT SATURDAYS Platform One, Melbourne. 9:00pm.

sunday nov 9 THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - FEAT: JACKSON HOOKWAY + UDMO + NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH RESIDENTS Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. BOP ART - FEAT: HAWAII + WHO + TIGERFUNK + MATT RADOVICH + LEWIS CANCUT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. EARLY MORNING CREW - FEAT: HOOPS + BRAD SASSMAN + JOSH PAOLA + JESSE YOUNG + OLLIE HOLMES + DEAN SPANOS Onesixone, Prahran. 1:00am. EASY NOW - FEAT: AGENT 86 + TOM SHOWTIME + DJ MAARS Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm. JUNGLE - FEAT: HANDS DOWN + ZAC DEPETRO + PETE LASKIS + TRAVLOS + JOHN DOE Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00am. $15.00. REVOLVER SUNDAYS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + T-REK + RADIATOR & DAMON WALSH + SILVERSIX Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE SUNDAYS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm. SPITROAST SUNDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 10:00pm. STRIPPED BACK SUNDAYS The Emerson, South Yarra. 12:00pm. $15.00. THE SUNDAY SET - FEAT: DJ ANDYBLACK & HAGGIS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm. TUNED IN - FEAT: NEO + LANGERS + TEEPEE + TANIA M + FOUR40 Killing Time, Windsor. 2:00pm. monday nov 10 CALL IT IN - FEAT: JAMES TOM & DYLAN MICHAEL Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. MONDAY STRUGGLE - FEAT: TIGER FUNK Lucky Coq, Windsor. 6:00pm. tuesday nov 11 CUSHION TUESDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 8:00pm. GIGGLE TUESDAY - FEAT: WHO + JAKE JUDD Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.

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30/70 + JAMIL ZACCHARIAH + ALBRECHT + LA’BROOY Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. JELLO DOWNSTAIRS - FEAT: SILENTJAY + VERSAJ Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. THE REBIRTH OF COOL - FEAT: DJ MR LOB Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm.

friday nov 7

BOOZE BASTARDS + GUTZ + RETAYNER Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $15.00. BUMP FRIDAYS - FEAT: DJ KAHLUA Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. FAKTORY FRIDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + K DEE + DURMY Khokolat Bar,

Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. FRIDAY NIGHT RHYTHM - FEAT: DJ ANDRE LE VOGUE + SCARLETT MINX The Fitzroy Beer Garden, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. ZION ISLAND - FEAT: IRIE BAND + CENTRE & THE SOUTH + TEE & THE REFUGEES Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $15.00.

saturday nov 8

EMOJI BOYS - FEAT: CITIZEN KAY + RECLUSE + RIBONGIA + FOSSA BEATS + BRAVE + HUCCI LUV Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00. GENESIS Federation Square, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + K DEE +

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DURMY + TIMOS Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. RHYTHM NATION SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ BIG SAAD + DJ KAHLUA & ANDY PALA Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.

sunday nov 9

BE. SUNDAYS Co., Southbank. 10:00pm. $15.00.

tuesday nov 11

OLD SKOOL LUV - FEAT: CITIZEN KAY + RECLUSE + RIBONGIA + FOSSA BEATS + BRAVE + HUCCI LUV Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $15.00.

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Bicycles are regarded by many as the greatest transportation device to ever be invented. They’re the principal means of transport in many parts of the world and in 2003, bike production out-numbered car production by over 50%. The art of straddling a mobile, thin metal bar has really only really taken off in more recent times here, Melbourne’s in the midst of

an obsession on two wheels. It’s probably helped along by our (sometimes) temperate climate and our (reasonably) gentle topography, just please don’t mention Hoddle St. It’s not difficult to see why. It’s cheap, totally in vogue (we’re trendy bastards), for the

most part quicker than a car in peakhour traffic and it’s exercise without us having to think about it being exercise (keeping in mind beach bod season in just around the corner, yes, I just said “beach bod”) and that’s a pretty neat thing. We’ve compiled this special to

give you, our wonderful reader, a peak into what Melbourne can offer you for all your cycling and bike-related needs, whether they be indoors or out, because cycling’s not just a means of getting from A to B, it’s a mutha’ fuckin’ lifestyle. Hayden Pedalettiere

Cycle Collective We’re total sticky beaks here at Beat, but you already knew that. So when slick, minimally-designed street posters for the Cycle Collective caught our attention, we called this indoor cycling studio to see what Cycle Collective is all about. Their motto is simple: people, power and passion. “The concept was born over a cup of coffee in Geelong and has evolved fluidly over the past 18 months,” says Adam Pearson. “We studied the happenings of indoor cycling studios in Europe and USA which are exploding in great venues with infectious energy, great tunes and better fashion.” Pearson describes Cycle Collective as a community where individuals work as a harmonious team to achieve more than the individual can on their own. DJs fuel the energy in the classes as they choose music that drives; the music assists your journey and pushes you to completion. They come to enjoy the challenges the instructors throw at them with five different types of classes. Cycle Collective will push you to your uncomfortable and then nourish you back into the day with nutritious raw foods, protein treats, cold brew coffee, coconut water and pressed juices. “We looked at the Australian offerings generally we

found there is no real consistency, just a class by class experience, so we decided to be disruptive, to offer what is not generally offered commercially in an affordable and fun way to exercise. What about for those of us who may have, ahem, neglected our fitness in past months? “We have the technology to make sure that everyone in the room trains at the same intensity level in line with their own fitness levels. We assess your starting fitness, give you training zones to suit & work with you to improve. Your results arrive in your inbox after every class.” They even provide riding shoes for each class participant to borrow, which Pearson says improves technique and performance. Power is the rate at which energy is used over time and is measured in watts. Your watts are a constant snapshot of your work rate at any given moment. Cycle Collective test your power, give you details of

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how to efficiently use your energy, display your power performance during each class and after 12 weeks, you race against yourself (and your mates) and see your own personal improvements. Cycle Collective love everything cycling, collecting bikes, riding hills, sprints, touring, commuting, mountain biking, cycle cross or simply cruising. They’re about the music and the cutting-edge technology taking group exercise to another level. They understand every time you work hard, you need to rest and this is integral for improvement. These guys simply love what they do and it’s infectious.

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People, Power, Passion: The Cycle Collective’s community is launching late November and welcomes you to join. 33 Waverly St Richmond, for more info call Chris Sinclair on 0438 420 240.

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Good Cycles

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The people at Good Cycles are really good people. Not only do they provide a service that gets you back on your bike with their many mobile mechanics, they also aim to offer direct relief to those who’ve been experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, disability and other conditions that lead to distress or helplessness with their 100% not-for-profit mantra and are a registered charity. You could say they help to get people back on their proverbial bike, and that’s something we can get onboard with. Based in the Docklands, Good Cycles operates as a retail bike store, a large bike servicing centre that can fix any bike you throw at them (please don’t throw bikes at them), they sell parts and accessories such as lights, stop pads, mudguards, chains and much more, as well providing a training ground for budding bike mechanics in their work experience and apprenticeship programs. In regards to servicing, their mechanics come to you if you’re in the closer inner city suburbs, which is killer. A range of options and levels are available, from the casual rider to the serious, out-in-all-elements rider, to odd jobs like puncture repair. They also run a huge amount of bikebased support programs to help them achieve their community aims, which are really quite immense. The Pedal Empowerment Youth Program is a five-week

‘Introduction to Bike Mechanics’ training program and upon completion, participants are provided with a bike and an opportunity to take part in their work experience and apprenticeship programs. The Good Wheel and SpokesWomen programs are really fantastic, providing bikes and road rules and safety training to groups such as newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees. Plus, Good Cycles participate in a bunch of other community and social programs throughout the year. Seriously, how great is that? GOOD CYCLES can be found at the corner of Village St and Fishplate lane in the Docklands. Is your bike in need of a service? Call 0403 587 778 or book online. More information about Good Cycles’ good guys and girls can be found at www.goodcycles. org/.

Blue Murder Bike Co are going against the grain of what you’d normally expect from a place specialising in cycles. Launched in 2014, Blue Murder Bike Co is a brand with a darker, less conservative image founded by four friends who believe you don’t have to compromise on quality and attention to detail in order to produce bicycles, frames and parts that are affordable, great value for money and most of all, desirable. Let’s begin by saying these bikes are streamlined beasts of the pavement. What makes Blue Murder Bike Co a solid choice when choosing a bike or frame is their extensive knowledge and a genuine passion for bicycles. After 20 years working in the bike industry and having designed for brands such as Norco, Ironhorse, Kuwahara and Funn, their product designer (and former Pro Class BMX and Mountain Bike racer) Julian Millis is all about producing durable bikes and a quality ride. Commencing with a dedicated line of single speed/fixie frames + forks and complete bikes, set to drop this summer, Blue Murder also have BMX and Mountain Bike designs already underway. They’ve given us a preview of their monster bikes on their website, and we’ve been particularly looking forward to seeing the Steamhammer black and gold in the flesh

(or steel, as the case may be); this thing is bloody slick. Blue Murder Co have also got great plans to provide tutorials on how to build and get the best out of their bikes, which is especially handy if you’re a bit digitally and technically challenged. They’re also stocking a neat bunch of accessories and merch, including a skull LED light for the front and rear, visible from 500m with a wide viewing angle, and some pretty sweet looking Blue Murder Bike Co tees and hats to ensure you’re fully decked out. Pay a visit to BLUE MURDER BIKE CO at wwwbluemurderbikes.com. The bikes will be available to order online.

Chapelli Cycles Chappelli Cycles make really stunning bikes. Started in 2009 by an award-winning industrial designer Pablo Chappelli and his mate Tom Davies, the lads had a purpose to create beautiful looking well designed bicycles at reasonable prices. We spoke with Davies about what makes the award-winning Chappelli Cycles so special. “Pablo has always been passionate about great design and grew up loving bicycles,” says Davies. “His father had raced in the Tour de France time trials for England and so he grew up surrounded by bicycles. After working with James Dyson on his first vacuum cleaners and then heading up design for Breville, Pablo wanted to move away from consumer electronics and back to his passion.” So sick were Chappelli and Davies of seeing a plethora of “ugly” and poorly designed bikes with cheap components on the market, they aim to create beautiful bikes that instill a sense of pride in their owners. “We try to always design bicycles that we would love riding and give us pleasure for many years of riding,” explains Davies. “If we wouldn’t be proud to be seen on one of our bicycles then we won’t make it. “A lot of people ask us why we don’t do custom bikes but we prefer to concentrate on producing a handful of beautifully designed, great looking bicycles with quality components rather than giving people hundreds of choices to make from cheap components. There are BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 34

plenty of other bicycle companies doing that.” Chappelli designs each year’s bicycles at their design studio in Botany in Sydney. They build the prototypes themselves and test them, so you can be sure you’re getting product of the highest quality. “Finally when they are ready we get the sub-assembly done at our factory in China and then finish off the assembly in Australia,” says Davies. “Each bicycle we send out is built up and taken for a test ride before it is sold to ensure its quality.” Each Chappelli store varies and has personality dependent on the staff and the store’s location, explains Davies. “Our shop in Richmond is in an old bra factory and we’ve fitted it out using a lot of the materials that were left in there,” he says. “We’ve used recycled parts and furniture wherever possible to give it an authentic feel. “Anders the Melbourne Manager has done a great job fitting it out with the help of the guys from Sherwood Gutterz. We want people to feel like they are entering someone’s living room rather than a bicycle shop, so C Y C L I N G

we try to make it as friendly and as accommodating as possible. A bicycle is often an important investment and one that says a lot about the owner so we want to get it right for them.” Two things set Chappelli apart from other retailers: their designs are unique and super innovative, as they push boundaries to create bicycles that stand out and turn heads. They also sell direct to consumers to keep costs down and that allows them to focus on providing a superior level of quality that other traditional bicycle retailers can’t match. “In 2012 we won an International Design Award for our Chappelli NuVinci which a panel of international judges loved,” enthuses Davies. “We were up against some of the biggest sporting and bicycle brands in the world so to be a small company and win was fantastic recognition of what we are trying to achieve.” Secondly, they really focus on strong customer service, and they want to make sure everyone gets the correct bicycle for them. “It seems to be working because we recently surveyed 1000 of our most recent customers and over 85% would strongly recommend us to a friend or family and another 10% said they would recommend us. So that’s a fantastic endorsement from our customers about our product and our customer focus.” What would Davies recommend for the Melbournian S P E C I A L

bike lover? “The bicycle that I prefer is our threespeed which looks fantastic, is streamlined and easy to maintain like a fixie, but offers a good range of gears that is perfectly suited to Melbourne’s mostly flat but occasionally hilly terrain.”

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THELMA PLUM

By David James Young

barely a year separates Rosie and Monsters, the respective first and second EPs by Melbourne-via-brisbane songstress Thelma Plum. The directional shift between the two, however, comes with such a confident swiftness like they were released by different artists. While the latter sways gently and relies heavily on acoustic instrumentation, the later incorporates deep, electronic beats and a striking confidence. both are excellent, and belie the years of experience under the belt of the artist herself. “I was very young when I wrote my first EP,” says Plum. “I’m still very young now, but of course I was a lot younger when I was making Rosie. I’ve always wanted to make music that’s a little bit bigger – more than just an acoustic guitar. I’ve never really known how to do that, so I guess after playing music and being around more people that do know how, it felt like a natural thing.” So there’s no embarrassment or distancing from what was achieved on Rosie? “Oh my God, no,” she giggles. “I’m really proud of it. It’s my first real work as an artist. I’m not embarrassed by it at all. Maybe it’ll happen eventually – give it a bit more time.” Even though the release of Monsters is still fresh in the collective conscience, Plum’s been working towards her next release – the all-important debut album, which will hopefully be released sometime in the second quarter of 2015. “I’m making sure that I’m writing every day,” says Plum. “How I find it depends on the day, really. I think

it’s quite an easy thing to sit down and make myself write, but it’s not an easy thing to constantly be coming up with something good every time that you do.” Plum is incredibly open on the subject of her lyrics. Whether she’s singing about her beloved family dog or some bastard heartbreaker, there’s no denying the conviction and the open-book honesty that comes with her songs. It’s something not lost on Plum, and something she tries to work with to the best of her ability when she’s creating. “I suppose songwriting is a very personal, a very selfish thing, but being honest is my best way of writing. I’m a total over-sharer, anyway.” That would explain the loud, joyful “fuck you” emanating from what’s become Plum’s signature song, Around Here. “When I wrote that song, it was a massive ‘fuck you’ to an ex-boyfriend, and it just hit me that there was no better way of getting that across than by literally saying, ‘Fuck you’.”

Now Monsters has had enough time to settle in, Plum and her band are set to head out on an extensive national tour. It takes in nearly every state and territory across just over a dozen dates that are spread from late October into late November. This marks the biggest undertaking of shows Plum has done to date, and it’s something that’s gotten her excited. “It’s going to be a really fun tour. I love my band, and the support acts [Sydney duo Left. and Melbourne-based singer Dalli] are really good friends of mine. I haven’t really toured these songs from Monsters as much just yet, and my band have put in a lot of work to really replicate the sound of it live.” While we’re on the topic, it’s asked

if there is anywhere across the cities and towns on the tour that Plum is particularly looking forward to visiting. “Thirroul,” pipes up Plum. Why Thirroul? “I just love the name Thirroul – it’s so cool. I hadn’t heard of it before to be honest, so when I saw the dates I was just drawn to the name. It sounds lovely – we’ll make a day of it.”

thing. In other countries, everyone sings, there’s just this Western thing of people being negative. Everyone sings as kids, don’t they? Then every person’s got a story, ‘This person said that I was no good or that I sounded really horrible,’ then you’ve got it in your mind. One tiny little thing and that’s it for the rest of your life. You’re thinking that you sound bad, all because one fuck head said it to you.” Rumour has it Archer refuses to record more than one take on songs. Is there any truth to that? “I don’t think I did too many takes of anything… Elvis did 57 takes of Blue Suede Shoes, but I get bored, I just can’t do it.” Speaking of boredom, Archer’s at his limit – he’s now

talking about taking a leak in the front garden, but he’s encouraged to use the facilities or at least the lemon tree out back. Post-pee, he bursts animatedly back into the conversation. “Can I say three more things?” he blurts. “One: how good is coconut oil? Two: I know nothing about anything and three: people are great, but so are slaters and mantis shrimp.”

it’s the most fun I’ve had writing in a longtime.” The recording’s also a way off because Fanning and his family will remain in Spain until June next year. “I’m recording demos here though,” he explains. “I’m just working away on it, similar to last time, although it sounds and feels very different. It was very much the idea with Departures not to approach it in the same way as Tea and Sympathy, but the production on Departures ended up taking it closer to Powderfinger in terms of sound than I had intended. That was basically because I’m a terrible engineer. It sounded very DIY and indie, for want of a better word to start off with, but then I worked with people who made it sound a bit too good, but you learn stuff every time.” Just as Fanning would rather discuss something other than himself, he’d also prefer to hang out with folk

who don’t talk about music incessantly. “It’s not that common to find people in the industry who don’t,” he snorts. “I don’t seek out people in the music industry though. Of course, after 25 years I have accumulated friends who are musos, that’s only natural. Some people have that obsessive gene where everything they do and say relates to music. I was probably a bit like that when I was younger, because of circumstances, but it becomes boring – you’ve got to have other interests. I think most people have that mentality when it comes to work – you need stuff outside. A lot of people think that being in a band isn’t work, but it is for me.”

THELMA PLUM is set to play at the Corner Hotel on Saturday November 8. She is also sure to steal hearts at Falls Music and Arts Festival over the New Years.

ARCHER

By Meg Crawford

it’s a balmy night on a front porch in richmond. The mozzies are making a meal of it, but at least there’s some greenery for Archer to look at (it’s an unmown lawn, but whatever). Archer’s been cooped up for way too long today. He had to come into the city and then he was made to talk about himself, which are two of his least favourite things, the poor bastard. So, proceedings start like this: “Can we please go outside? i’m too hot,” he asks politely. These days, when Archer’s not playing, he labours for an arborist, but previously he’s put in the hard graft as an itinerant fruit-picker and spent time sleeping under the stars up north. He’s got kids, both of whom he adores, but he’s kind of a drifter. He doesn’t give a flying fuck about money or fame, but he loves to sing because it makes him feel good. It’s all a bit On The Road, but Archer’s the real deal, and he’s not a whining wastrel. He’d probably hate this, but there really is something of a Renaissance man about him. For a start, telly’s out and books are in. “I read a fair bit, although I go through phases,” he says. “I’m reading quite a bit at the moment – John Steinbeck. Fuck, that man can do things to me.” Aside from the fact he’s an anachronism, it’s Archer’s voice that makes him so compelling: shut your eyes and listen and it’s about the closest you’ll get to time travel. He just ambles on stage looking like he’s wandered

straight in from the road, and sings, channeling gravelly blues circa 1930. He’s also got a warm rapport with the audience: people effing love him, but in keeping with his desire to keep it right sized, he starts out by telling us instead about the one time things went tits up. “I can think of an Alice Springs gig where a guy wanted to kill me with a pen,” he chortles. “Nah, forget about that, I guess it’s because I talk to ‘em. I don’t mind people, although I don’t really like the human race.” Archer says he learned how to sing from time spent hanging out with Pacific Islanders. “When you’re singing with a whole bunch of Islanders – when they sing, they’re singing out of their soul. I just feel like singing with them changed something.” He also has the view we’d all be better off if we sang a bit more. “It just feels good,” he says. “Plus, I reckon everyone sounds good singing.” We demur, but Archer insists. “But you do sound good though, that’s the

ArCHEr launches his cracking debut album, Old Time Sing Song Man at the John Curtin Hotel on Friday November 7. He will play at Queenscliff Music Festival over Friday November 28 to Sunday November 30.

BERNARD FANNING By Meg Crawford Our interview with bernard Fanning, former frontman of legendary Aussie outfit Powderfinger and celebrated solo singer/songwriter, coincides with the sad news of gough Whitlam’s passing. despite the fact he’s in Spain with his family, Fanning’s right on top of Aussie news and he starts with a spit about the right-wing media response. “i notice that Alan Jones and Andrew bolt have already slated him, on the day we find out he’s died,” he rues. It rapidly becomes clear Fanning would rather have a yarn about Gough than himself. “You’re probably getting the impression that I’m not that interested in talking about myself,” he admits. “The less you say, the more interesting it becomes, rather than blabbing on about the reverb on a snare or whatever.” Understood, but certain questions still have to be asked. We’re curious about his response to Powderfinger fandom. The outfit used to inspire an almost Beatleslike hysteria from their fans. “I appreciate that people liked our music, but that kind of thing doesn’t really interest me because I just don’t have those sorts of feelings about other bands, so I don’t identify.” Fanning has some pretty strong views about the use and misuse of celebrity: constant tweeting and posting by certain celebs makes him gag. “I don’t believe it’s BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 36

appropriate,” he explains. “It just contributes to the shallowness. If we get artists and put them on pedestals, it feeds the cycle of meaninglessness.” Fanning’s experienced a whole bunch of things that fall in the category of putting shit into perspective – before the release of Tea and Sympathy he broke up with his partner of 12 years and his brother passed away. With Departures, his father died. Fanning’s been quite candid about those events fuelling his solo albums. Given he’s writing again, what’s firing the process this time around? “Just life,” he laughs. “With the last record, I set the parameters intentionally and wanted to try to develop my style in a different way. This time around, it’s just me and my guitar in my room, without any restrictions in terms of what’s going on. I’m quite a way off recording just yet, but it’s been a real pleasure –

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TJINTU DESERT BAND

By Rod Whitfield

You may have heard of ‘desert-rock’ as a sub-genre of heavy rock music, being akin to stoner or southern rock. But you may not be familiar with ‘desert reggae,’ a relatively new style of music that fuses elements of reggae (obviously), dub, ska, funk and rock, and is heavily influenced in its overall aesthetic by the harsh beauty of the australian outback. The long-running, all indigenous act Tjintu Desert Band is one of the style’s finest exponents. Frontman and guitarist jeffrey Zimran, speaking from the heart of the aussie bush, joined us recently to talk about the band’s unique mix of influences and what they have coming up. “Reggae is really popular out here in the desert,” he affirms. “Everybody plays reggae. Our music is different, and that’s why we call it ‘desert reggae,’ it’s a really different sound coming out of the desert. It’s a better mix, it’s got a bit of rock to it too, and a little bit of a funky sound to it as well.” Tjintu Desert Band have been heavily inspired by the music of several aboriginal bands over the years, as Zimran outlines. “The Warumpi Band were a very famous band in central Australia,” he states. “They really influenced us, when we were young boys we used to listen to the albums all the time. There was also

Yothu Yindi, and all those big names.” The extreme heat, the harshness and the uniqueness of the central Australian landscape and history, have a profound effect on their lives and their songwriting. “It’s pretty hot out here, I can tell ya,” he laughs. “I can feel the hot wind blowin’, and I wish the flies would settle down. But it’s a nice space out here, and it’s been our home for a long time, for many generations. “It’s important for us to keep our language, and stories in our country,” he continues, “And in our songwriting as well, it’s very important.” Their songwriting and live performances are certainly

taking them far; they are set to make the long journey down to Melbourne to play the Australian World Music Expo, alongside two fellow aboriginal artists Stewart Gaykamangu and Jacinta Price. Zimran is excited to be bringing his band to perform in the Victorian capital, and at the Expo, for the very first time. “I’m feeling very proud of myself,” he states, “and for the band as well. “This is the first time [the band will play in Melbourne]. I’ve been down a few times, just myself. I went down for the Australian World Music Expo, I went to that twice. I went to see another band, and all I could think was that I wanted to be up there performing with my band, and now it’s really happening.” The band have had a massive year in 2014, releasing their album Tjamuku Ngurra to critical acclaim and some solid airplay on stations such as Double J, playing right across central Australia and beyond and now at AWME. Next year is looking just as big, if not bigger,

for the band. “We’ll have heaps of shows next year,” he reveals. “We’re heading down to Adelaide, and we’ll be heading to Perth, and we’ll be performing there as well. “We’re getting on a few festivals as well. We’re going up to Tenant Creek for the Desert Harmony Festival, and the Desert Festival in Alice Springs. Then after that, we’ll be going to Queensland, and maybe even Canberra.” Zimran reverts to his own language when asked if he has any parting words for Melbourne punters on the eve of their trip down here for the AWME. “I want to say, ‘Palya,’ that’s our word for greetings and welcome. And just that we can’t wait to get back to play in Melbourne.” TjiNTu DESERT BaND will headline the CaaMa Music Showcase at Shebeen as part of aWME on Friday November 14. This is a free show.

PHOSPHORESCENT

By Soph Goulopoulos

Matthew Houck seems to be a pretty reserved guy, chuckling softly and giving a lot of short answers. Going by the stage name of Phosphorescent, it would appear his gentle disposition is appropriate to his rather quiet but steady rise to fame ± he’s released five albums and an EP before 2013’s critically-acclaimed Muchacho and we’re really only just talking about him now. Still, for those who’ve listened closely to this latest release, having a reserved nature might appear to be a bit contradictory since so many of the tracks on the album are deeply personal. The Alabama-native is talking to Beat from his studio in Brooklyn. It’s a little room (“you know how New York is”) and he’s surrounded by some working but mostly busted gear. Busted, he says, from touring like an absolute madman. It’s certainly no understatement because he’s been on the road with very few breaks for nearly a decade. “I’d like to move around more actually,” he reflects. “I’m lucky that I’ve been on the road so much the past eight years, so you do a lot of travelling, but I would like the opportunity to live in other places.” Where would he move to? “I dunno yet, maybe Australia,” he says with an audible grin, suggesting when he arrives on our shores in December he’d want to spend a fair bit of time here. As mentioned, Muchacho is his sixth studio album. There’s definitely a noticeable shift in sound from his previous records; from easier country drifts that could be attributed to his growing up in a small Alabama

town with the population of 600, to something a lot more sonically varied. “I’ve learned a lot about the possibilities of what you can do technically with records and recording,” he says, “Whereas I think early on, it was simply just, ‘hit record’.” As his lyrical catalogue is so personal, he says he’s always been a reasonably solitary songwriter. He’s even said in the past there are songs on the record so personal he’s “mortified [he’s] even singing them.” “I’m very protective of the initial songs,” he says. “I’m not really comfortable sharing them right away. I’ve never been able to share an unfinished song to work on it with somebody else. What I try to do is hopefully take that kernel and make something that isn’t just about what I was initially thinking about, and turn it into something broader. That’s the whole reason this thing is called Phosphorescent.” The technicalities of his name are probably worth

explaining here, and the definition makes you realise how deep this guy really is. Phosphorescence is a type of photoluminescence, but unlike others it doesn’t immediately re-emit the light it absorbs; rather it emits light slowly over time and at a lower intensity ± glowin-the-dark toys and clock dials are a good example of it ± s o his moniker is in itself a personal reflection. Track two on Muchacho and the first single off the album is certainly one of the darker tracks. Drawing on combined prompts from Bette Midler and Johnny Cash, Song for Zula immediately comes to mind as also one of the more intimately personal tracks on the record, with the lyrics: “See, honey, I saw love / You see, it came to me / It put its face up to my face so I could see / Yeah then I saw love disfigure me / Into

something I am not recognising.” The identity of Zula, however, is something he’s deliberately keeping close to his chest, not only due to privacy reasons but also to ensure the lyrics stay open to interpretation. “That’s been a really heart-warming surprise to see that song do what it’s done,” he says. “If I were to be too specific about who Zula is, it kind of closes a lot of doors about what that song has become.”

further details on the project. “Since we’ll get to take over a new space for this night, we wanted to create our own musical landscape,” he says. “It will have original music and visual displays, as well as some other new technological toys we thought would be fun to incorporate. It’s a fun platform to trial some new audio/visual devices.” If all goes to plan, Aerials is slated to be a bold diversion from the band’s conventional approach to live performance. After a decade in the game, Vendetta says this audio/visual experiment is a sign of what’s the come. “We’re not really interested in being a normal band going through a normal routine, or with general touring. If we get together to create music, it’s more fun to release it within special one off events or creating individual moments. We’ll probably only do things if there’s leeway for more experimentation or a platform to trial more experimental concepts or technologies.” Truth be told, Midnight Juggernauts’ responsibilities have always extended beyond simply playing live and making records. For instance, they run the Siberia record label, which has issued releases from the likes of

Kirin J Callinan, Cassius Select and Forces. First and foremost, however, Midnight Juggernauts’ savvy songwriting and innovative spirit is what’s brought them to the attention of audiences around the world. Back in 2004, they were an aspiring group of musicians stepping into the Melbourne scene. Despite trekking all over the globe during the last 10 years, Melbourne continues to be an important aspect of the band’s identity. “There’s always lots of things going on and interesting scenes and bubbles which float through this town,” Vendetta says. “When we were living in Europe a lot of people thought we were from Paris. When we’d correct them and say we were from Melbourne they’d usually reference AC/DC. This is obviously just a geographic comparison, but I always liked that reference. Plus [footage of ] It’s a Long Way to the Top down Swanston Street makes most locals proud.”

You can catch PHOSPHORESCENT and his band at The Corner Hotel on Friday December 12 and at Meredith Music Festival from Friday December 12 to Sunday December 14. For those of you who didn’t score tickets to the sold-out Meredith you can catch him at The Corner, but tickets are selling fast so be quick.

MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS

By Augustus Welby

Ten years ago, the music world was a rather different place. There was no YouTube or Spotify, and CD Walkmans weren’t yet an antiquated novelty. it was also around this time the likes of Cut Copy and The Presets started making a serious imprint on the australian music scene. in the wake of this break through, several acts bearing a similar disposition came to the surface. One of those was Melbourne’s Midnight Juggernauts, who formed in 2004. The three-piece ± made up of multitasking musicians Vincent Vendetta, Andrew Szerkeres and Daniel Stricker ± have since released three full-length albums. 2007’s Dystopia was perfectly geared towards the dance floor, while 2010’s The Crystal Axis embraced melodic psychedelics, and last year’s The Uncanny Valley was an expedition into shoegaze-y electronics. “It’s a lot more fun for us if we can keep things in motion,” says vocalist/ keyoardist, Vendetta. “Sometimes it’s good to juggle and see what new shapes and colours form. It can be a risk and there’s much safer paths to take, but we prefer to be adventurous.” As part of this month’s Melbourne Music Week, Midnight Juggernauts will host a 10-year anniversary

celebration. Taking place at MMW’s Queen Victoria Market flagship venue, the event will feature appearances from a bunch of their closest friends, including Kirin J Callinan and Fascinator. Most importantly, the gig’s a celebration of Midnight Juggernauts’ decade-long endurance, so the band plans to showcase their allotted career achievements. “There will be a retrospective element to it, though we wanted to have some fun with that idea,” Vendetta explains. “We’ll shake up some old tunes from the past, but have additional new ideas as well.” The uniquely structured retrospective set will be followed by the Melbourne debut of Midnight Juggernauts’ latest project ± “electronic dance music odyssey,” Aerials. Aerials had its first public outing at the Sydney Opera House in May. Vendetta provides

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TUMBLEWEED

By Patrick Emery

Our conversation with Tumbleweed lead singer Richie Lewis has an unavoidably sombre tone: a few months ago, the band’s bass player, Jason ‘Jay’ Curley, died at his Wollongong home. While Lewis admits he and his band mates are still coming to grips with the recent tragic events, Lewis is adamant the upcoming Tumbleweed shows – booked well before Curley’s death – should be seen as a celebration of life, and Curley’s contribution to Tumbleweed and the lives of those around him. “We don’t want people to be down about it, but to celebrate life,” Lewis says, “and to realise that time is short and you’ve got to make the most of it.” The youngest member of a musically-talented family which includes Tumbleweed guitarist Lenny Curley, and elder brother Dave (who’d played in the preTumbleweed Proton Energy Pills) Lewis had known Jay since the latter was in his early teenage years. “He’d been with us since he was 15 years old,” Lewis says. “We’d discovered music together, lived adventures together, we decided to be in a band and take on this path of music and adventure and had these discoveries. He brought his individual spirit to the band; as a musician, he had natural ability to find the groove – Jay had his own smooth style, and tended to roll around on the beat. So as a musician, his nuances are almost impossible to replicate by anybody else.” Lewis concedes that in the aftermath of Jay’s death, the surviving members of the band seriously contemplated

cancelling Tumbleweed’s upcoming shows. “Yeah, we definitely thought about not playing again,” Lewis says. “The reason we got back together in 2009 was because of the chemistry the original lineup had. We had a meeting shortly after Jay’s death to decide what we were going to do. We had a couple of commitments that we’d already made – flights, and stuff like that. We talked about it, and decided to honour those commitments – those being a gig in Sydney and some shows in Melbourne. And we decided that it’d be a good opportunity for a bit of closure for people.” The first Tumbleweed show after Jay’s passing was the Young Henrys Small World street festival in the inner-Sydney suburb of Marrickville. Lewis describes the show as “stupidly emotional.” Jay’s position on bass was taken by Pat Curley, the eldest of the Curley brothers, and all of Jay’s family came along to see the show. “It was really huge, and a really difficult show to do,” Lewis says.

In mid-November Tumbleweed will travel down to Victoria to play two shows at the Gasometer Hotel in Collingwood, and a slot at the River Rocks festival in Geelong. “Melbourne has always been a bit of an ancestral home for us,” Lewis says. “We’ve got a lot of close friends in Melbourne, and a lot of Jay’s friends are in Melbourne, and we’ve always enjoyed playing there. So it’s a great opportunity for people who’ve been coming to see us for years to come along and celebrate the life of Jay with us for one last time.” Lewis says the band is conscious of trying to focus on the positives, rather than be weighed down by tragedy of Jay’s death. “I’m really happy that we’ve had the opportunity to mend broken relationships from our 1996 break-up, and I’m glad we had the opportunity to tie a lot of loose ends up. I’m also incredibly proud

of us for having the tenacity to keep going after the 2009 reformation and make the new album we always wanted to make,” Lewis says. “There are songs on there that needed to be out there, and could only be done with the original line-up, because of that original chemistry we had, and because of our shared history and experiences. If there’s something that comes up in the future that we can lend our name to, to raise awareness for a particular issue and use the platform of Tumbleweed to help, I think that’s something we might be involved in.”

is still well aware music is never going to be a huge breadwinner and a conversation with The Meanies’ Link McLennan gave him some confirmation of that. McLennan made his own reservations clear about living off music in a recent Beat interview with Patrick Emery when he spoke about his fears of ending up in a gutter when he’s 70. “He [McLennan] already spoke to me about that at this Sailor Jerry pop-up bar in Sydney at the Cross,” Doyle recounts “I asked ‘What do you do?’ And he said ‘Fuck all’. It wasn’t really a turning point for me but at the moment I’m definitely setting my goals at earning a hundred grand a year. It definitely won’t be in music because who’s making a hundred grand a year in music? I spoke to DZ Deathrays and they reckon they give themselves an allowance of a hundred bucks a week.”

The days when one genre took over the airwaves are gone due to the mass onslaught of information and a never-ending stream of new bands. All you can really hope for now is that your music causes something to stir in the listener, giving them a place to lose themselves, away from the greyscale of life. At a time in Australia where politicians seem proud of their ignorance and relationships are more about convenience than meaning, the time seems ripe for dedicated shitstirrers like Drunk Mums to make their stand for the disillusioned to gather around.

“I have gone back in time a lot this year,” he insists, “and remember sitting with an acoustic guitar, writing I Alone and Lightning Crashes, think[ing], ‘These are pretty good, maybe I’ll get to do another record. Maybe I’ll get to go on tour.’ “To be able to look back, 20 years later, and see that this music means so much to so many people, as a writer it doesn’t get any better than that. You can’t even imagine until you’re doing it, it’s a trip.” Now, with his illustrious past behind him, Kowalczyk appears to be very much in his element now as a solo

artist. “What I really love about my career right now, and really since I stepped out as a solo artist, is the variety and fluidity of the lineups,” he reflects. “Of myself playing acoustic shows, to duos, to trios, to full band, I really enjoy the variety and the difference. It’s challenging, fun and the fans have just supported me every step of the way, no matter what it is, so I can’t ask more than that.”

TUMBLEWEED will play two intimate nights at the Gasometer on Thursday November 13 and Friday November 14. They’ll also play at River Rocks festival on Saturday November 15.

DRUNK MUMS

By Rhys McRae

Far and away from the highly produced and pitch-perfect tunes this current generation of music has championed, there exists a rumbling undercurrent of punks and garage rockers. Around the country, countless bands are crawling out of the woodwork with ripped-up finger tips and shredded vocal cords, willing to put their bodies on the line for your entertainment. It all seems somewhat reminiscent of what was happening in Australia around the ‘80s, when punk bands like Cosmic Psychos and X scratched their names across the landscape of the music world. Slowly but steadily, the general populace seems to be picking up on this rising current and like a VB tinnie in a paint mixer, Drunk Mums are set to explode out of the swell. The surge of garage and punk has been bubbling in the bay of Melbourne for a while and is quick becoming a tidal wave sweeping across our fair city. Like most waves, it’s built on a sense of community with bands like Drunk Mums and Clowns driving it and bringing in their wake other acts like Mesa Cosa and Mighty Boys. That community has grown to include the whole damn country, a fact which becomes all too evident while on the phone to Drunk Mums guitarist and singer Jake Doyle as our conversation becomes drowned out by some excessive background noise. Further investigation sees Doyle explain the house’s band room has been taken over by Mesa Cosa’s front man Pablo Alvarado, Tristan from the now defunct NSW band The Nugs, and Alejandro Ylich Ramirez Alcazar from ACT band

Fighting League. “It’s definitely caught on,” Doyle comments. “Everyone’s getting into garage and going into punk and discovering harder stuff they generally wouldn’t listen to, which is good. That’s what we’re being influenced by. Everybody loves UV Rays. [They’re] definitely one of the go to bands from Melbourne.” Signing a management deal with the well-connected Cherry bar co-owner James Young last year seems to have helped cause a spike in the trajectory of Drunk Mums’ career. Their track Plastic is receiving national airplay and the first show of their current tour spruiking their newest single Nanganator at Blurst of Times Festival saw punters ripping down stage fences in hysteria. Despite the growing popularity, Doyle

DRUNK MUMS will play Down on the Farm on Saturday November 22. They will also play Howler on November 7 with Mesa Cosa, White Lodge and Keggin.

ED KOWALCZYK

By Rod Whitf ield

When you leave an iconic and highly successful band to step out on your own and do the solo thing, it can be a little nerve wracking. Especially when you come to do it in a live setting. But this is exactly what Ed Kowalczyk’s been through, since his highly publicised departure from alternative rock maestros Live back in 2009. However, five years, three albums and a ton of live shows into a solo career, he now feels like he takes it a lot more in his stride. “It definitely was [nerve wracking] in the beginning,” admits Kowalczyk, speaking from his home in Connecticut. “The songs all pretty much come from the same place, me sitting down with an acoustic guitar, so the songs themselves, I don’t really change the arrangement. When it’s time to rock, I just bang the hell out of it.” “When I started out doing it, it was definitely a case of, ‘Ok, it’s an hour and a half of this, how do I pace this?’ There’s no band or anything. But that was a long time ago, I feel like I’ve found the art to it, and I’ve honed it, and I feel now that people get a full trip, if you would, on my whole career. And I’ve had a blast doing it.” Kowalczyk was only in Australia earlier this year, with a full band show. But now he returns Down Under in early November, his quickest ever turnaround for trips to Australia, on his I Alone tour. This time, it’s one of the tours that truly live up to that name. Apart from the odd tune here and there, it’s just Kowalczyk and BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 38

his guitar. “It’s just me alone,” he explains. “Sometimes it’s me alone plus one, my bass player sometimes, my guitar player sometimes, but this is just me.” 2014 is the 20th anniversary of Live’s all-time classic Throwing Copper album. He’s been doing a lot of shows in tribute to that record, playing it in its entirety, and he’ll be doing a number of tracks from it on this tour. However, the show will be more of an acoustic retrospective of his entire career. “I do play a good selection of songs from Throwing Copper,” he reveals. “Especially the one that people would be very angry about if I didn’t play. But I touch on basically every album, and of course some of my solo stuff as well. This will be a set covering all the albums, as opposed to a Throwing Copper celebration.” He’s the first to admit the time has flown, and it simply doesn’t seem like two full decades since that album came out.

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By Emily Kelly: ek1984@gmail.com The Amity Affliction have added a new underage show to their touring route to satiate Geelong fans. The Wool Exchange will host the band on Saturday January 11 with In Hearts Wake, Deez Nuts and Stories. Geelong’s overage shows sold out super quick so expect these ones to do the same. The Smith Street Band are also catering to their underage fans this December. They’ve announced an under 18s gig at The Reverence Hotel on Saturday December 6 with The Bennies, Fear Like Us and Rockenspiele. Their third album Throw Me In The River is out now. Japanese band Shonen Knife are touring the country in support of their 19th (yes) album Overdrive. They’re on their way to Australia as special guests of Hobart’s Mona Foma and Brisbane’s Goma Future Beauty Up Late and they’ll come to Melbourne on Sunday January 25 to play at Ding Dong Lounge. Perfect venue. New York punk rock quarter Perfect Pussy just announced some sideshows in addition to their Laneway Festival appearance. The band will play at Corner Hotel on Thursday January 29. Melbourne, this one will sell out so act now to secure tickets. Mariachi El Bronx also announced some Bluesfest sideshows last week, revealing that they’ll be playing 170 Russell on Friday April 10. Their third album of mariachi music is released this Friday via their own label, White Drugs. Not-quite reformed ‘90s emo dudes lost their shit last week when it was announced seminal Austin band Mineral would be including Australia in their reunion tour. Ironically, the tour was announced just before dozens of fans left to attend Florida’s The Fest to see the band there. Mineral will be joined by Texas Is The Reason frontman Garrett Klahn who will perform classics from the genre-defining Do You Know Who You Are, in addition to tunes from his debut solo release. Local favourites Arrows will also reunite to accompany on the tour. Massive. Philly’s MeWithoutYou are been cursed with one of those annoying all-inclusive band names that seemed to be a trend for a little while before it proceeded to bug the shit outta’ everyone. They’re returning to Australia for the first time in seven years, when they were in the country to play Soundwave in acoustic mode. They’ll play 170 Russell on Sunday January 25 with special guests Elliot The Bull.

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Thursday November 6: The Murderchord, Wet Pensioner, Public Liability, Camp David at Bendigo Hotel Chasing Ghosts, Phil Wolfendale, Boy Wonder, Peter Davies at Next Friday November 7: Shihad, High Tension, Cairo Knife Fight at 170 Russell Roxy Lavish and the Suicide Cult, The Beegles, Small Town Fiasco at Grace Darling Hotel The Murderchord, Party Vibez, Join The Amish, Wet Pensioner at Rubix Warehouse Party Sete Star Sept, Internal Rot, Asbestosis, Holy Boner Tactical Attack, Unnatural Birth at The Bendigo Shadow League, Tired Breeds, Little Lamb & The Rosemarys at The Old Bar Saturday November 8: The Peep Tempel at The Loft, Warrnambool Joe Satriani at The Palais Theatre The Murderchord, Muscle Beach, Richard Rain at Lyrebird Lounge, Ripponlea Iconic Vivisect, Seminal Embalment, The Seaford Monster, Brutonomy, Involuntary Convulsion at The Reverence Fear Like Us, Grim Fandango, Hoodlum Shouts, Ben Soedradjt at The John Curtin Band Room Glorified, Harbour The Hostage, Atlantic at Bang Mushroom Giant, Full Code, bear The mammoth, Glasfrosch at The Bendigo Spectral Fires, Oedipus Rex, Drive Time Commute, The Rift at The Tote Stockades, Corpus, Diecut, Old Love at The Told Bar Sunday November 9: Whitehorse, Meth Drinker, ITHAQUA, Dead, Horsehunter at The Bendigo Foo Fighters are everywhere at the moment. They’re just about to release new album Sonic Highways and they’ve already announce epic stadium shows in support of the album, for next year. Rise Against will support on the entire tour, but the real detail that has everyone talking is the way in which the arena tour clashes with Soundwave. Will fanatic punters have enough in the bank to attend both events? Foo Fighters, Rise Against and The Delta Riggs play Etihad Stadium on Saturday February 28. All ages. Tickets available from Thursday November 13.

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RIP WAYNE STATIC

By now you’ve likely heard the news that Wayne Static of Static X died on the weekend, aged 48. He was about to go out on tour with Powerman 5000 in the US. At press time, the cause of death hadn’t been reported but the postings of many of his friends and music industry associates suggest it was a drug overdose. It was probably best summed up by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, who said, “RIP Wayne. This is so sad. Too many musicians are dying from overdoses. I’m serious, addiction is real and takes fools out. No one is invincible. So glad I live a sober life today. The number of friends that I have lost to addiction is crazy. If you are struggling with addiction, get some help before it’s too late. I know drugs and partying are part of the rock‘n’roll lifestyle, but damn, how many more gotta die? Fuck the lifestyle, I want life. See you on the other side, Wayne.”

METAL AT THE BENDIGO

Here’s what’s coming up at The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood: Friday November 7, Japan’s relentlessly touring twopiece grind tornado Sete Star Sept return to Australia and add to their body count of mangled onlookers. Internal Rot, Asbestosisis, Holy Boner, Tactical Attack and Unnatural Birth will get things rolling on Friday November 7 at the Bendigo Hotel. Saturday November 8, Progression Obsession! The Aussie Alternative brings a stunning lineup of progressive and experimental rock acts. Legendary instrumental act Mushroom Giant released their latest opus Painted Mantra to great acclaim this year, and they see out what was a massive year for them at this show. Quirky but extremely cool is the best way to describe Melbourne experimental band Glasfrosch. Sunday November 9, two killer international sludge tours combine for a night overflowing with heavy sounds. Meth Drinker dwells in Wellington, New Zealand, and have been playing raw, aggressive, disturbing sludge since 2010, inspired by classic sludge bands from the 90’s like Grief, Noothgrush, Corrupted, Iron Monkey, Eyehategod and Dystopia. They released a debut self-titled LP in 2011 and a split 12” with fellow New Zealand Sludge band Open Tomb in 2012. Killer locals Whitehorse join them along with Japan’s Ithaqua and DEad and Horsehunter for a sick night of awesome local AND International Doom and Sludge at its best.

q & a with punk journey: st kilda + beyond Hi there, who am I speaking with? Melynda von Wayward, Project Coordinator. Tell us a bit about how the concept for the exhibition came about. The inspiration for the research and subsequent website came from my desire to document the contemporary Melbourne punk scene through a vibrant body of photographic work, titled Punk a Photographic Journey: 2004-2007. The photos have now been turned into a wonderful coffee table book of the same name (on sale at this exhibition). What’s your personal relationship with punk? I’ve had a love of punk music and fashion since 1988, when I was 15, and knew from the moment I saw my first mohawk I was in love. The wildness of the image, attitude and music makes punk one of the most exciting subcultures ever to exist. The love has continued to this day. Is Melbourne punk different to British or American punk? How?

Yes and no. Many of Melbourne’s ‘77 punks were influenced by the new explosion of punk and experimental bands coming form from the UK, USA and Germany. However, The first wave of Melbourne punks were fairly educated, intelligent and from mainly middle class suburbs. There was also a north and south division with the St Kilda punks being completely different to the Carlton, North Fitzroy and Clifton Hill crew. How has Melbourne’s punk scene at this time shaped what the city’s become today? Today, thanks to the efforts of Melbourne’s punk pioneers, Melbourne has become regarded as one of the most important cities in the world to give birth to a unique and vibrant punk subculture. What are some of the punk artefacts that will be on display? A great selection of photos from the likes of Jeff Busby, Rennie Ellis, Polly Borland, Joe Holzer and Paul Conroy amongst others, as well as some original clothing and

CHARGING STALLION

By Denver Maxx

Love him or hate him, Eddie McGuire’s a constant fixture in Australia’s media landscape. McGuire as a professional blurs the lines between being a journalist who’s focused on fair and balanced commentary with being an opinionated, larger-than-life personality of the Clive Palmer ilk. It seems only fitting Melbourne rock act, Charging Stallion, who blur the lines between social comedy and straight-up garage rock, should release a song titled Eddie McGuire. Charging Stallion’s members are Cam Reid, Tim Davis, James Gallagher, Johnny Badlove and Mikey Selen. The five-piece started as a straight-up comedy act whose debut performance, Curse of the Voodoo Man, played to a packedout Old Bar. At the show, Reid and Davis realised the various musical interludes throughout the performance were the best parts of the show. With this seed planted, it took two experiences playing at The Prince of Wales Public Bar to bring Charging Stallion ‘the band’ to fruition. “Cam and I had in our heads that we could hold our own in a stand-up routine. We were booked to do a show at The Prince so we opened with a song and then did a stand-up

routine,” explains Davis. “After the show, separately, both Tim and I had complete strangers come up to us and say, ‘You should never do stand-up again’,” says Reid. Despite this fairly galling experience, Davis and Reid didn’t cancel their second Prince show, instead focusing on the one positive, which was that the two songs they had performed were well received. They then decided to put a band together and write new songs. The only problem was they’d left only 24 hours to do so before their next gig at St Kilda Festival. “We wrote everything the day of the festival. We finished

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artefacts such as fanzines, posters, handbills, newspaper clippings, records, tapes, badges and other titbits all relating to punk in St Kilda and beyond. We also have a great audio/ visual room showing some great punk footage. PUNK JOURNEY: ST KILDA AND BEYOND is a special exhibition and series of events focusing on the St Kilda punk movement spanning 1977 to 1987. The exhibition runs from Wednesday November 19 to Sunday November 23. Check out brightspace.com.au for more details.

the jam – our first jam as a band where we had written four songs – and headed down to The Prince,” says Reid. “It had been Dean’s [Whitby from Drunk Mums] birthday the night before so I rocked up having not slept. I was really nervous that everyone would be pissed at me for not sleeping but when I walked in, I realised that no one else had slept either,” he adds. Only one of the songs written that day remain in the band’s current set – the other three had to be dropped due to their inappropriateness. Davis explains when you write songs in an altered state of consciousness, the lyrical themes can be a little extreme. “The first song we ever played as a band was a song called Bindi and it was about Bindi Irwin becoming a druggo when she turned 20 and giving out wristies to get her next hit,” Davis laughs. The only song that’s remained in the band’s set is called Goodbye Virginity and as Reid explains, it’s a literal retelling of the former New Zealander and former devout Christian accidentally losing his V-plates at 23. “Very Christian me and my very Christian girlfriend would get naked and she would form like a fist between her legs in which I would put my penis and simulate sex. One morning after we had done that, she said to me, “How are you feeling about not being a virgin anymore?” When this was greeted with a blank and shocked look, she then

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NEW EX-MEGADETH SUPERGROUP

This oughta’ be interesting. Former Megadeth lead guitarist Chris Poland has joined a new band with former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza and former Megadeth bass player James Lomenzo. The trio plans to release an EP early next year and they say they already have six heavy original songs in the can. Although they all have the same former band in common, none of these guys shared the stage with each other in Megadeth. Poland left the band in 1987 but there was a small cross-over period where Poland came back to work on demos for ‘90’s Rust In Peace album, which was Menza’s first, but he declined an offer to rejoin and that’s when Marty Friedman was hired. Trivia is fun.

WANT YOUR MUSIC ON TV?

Australian sports entertainment company New Age Wrestling is going to have a special monthly show on Australian television with the pilot screening soon, and they’re looking for bands to submit music to be used in conjunction with the television show and other events. There’s the potential for live performances in the future and other major exposure/cross promotional opportunities. This offer is open to broad spectrum of rock/heavy music and all its sub-genres, and unsigned and independent bands are welcome and encouraged. For more details contact ds.e@live.com.au

EZEKIEL OX ON TOUR

Ezekiel Ox, the voice and heartbeat of defunct underground heroes Full Scale, Mammal, The Nerve and the still firing Over-Reactor has a had a massive 2014 since announcing his solo ambitions in January. This year has seen him support Boots Reily (The Coup, Street Sweeper Social Club), King Of The North, Sietta and Tim McMillan live, as well as appearing on stage and street with fellow buskers/ headliners The Pierce Brothers. Forever relentless, he also found the time to write, record, mix and collate his debut EP Raw Styles, which has had tracks spun on Triple J and community radio around the country, and features production from James Mangohig (Briggs, Daniel Johns). This has lead to Sydney’s art-rock champions Bird’s Robe Records (sleepmakeswaves, The Red Paintings, 65 Days Of Static) getting on board to release the EP officially to coincide with the tour. “Mike and Bird’s Robe were instrumental in the development of the The Nerve, and I took Raw Styles to him first when I was shopping it around,” Zeke says. “Having Bird’s Robe on board gives me the support of a label that do it for the right reasons, and in the right way.” Zeke’s taking his new ‘cyber/punk-hop/ cabaret’ around the country this October, November and December. Joining him will be Melbourne’s The Twoks, who have just finished supporting Adalita and Clare Bodwitch. He’ll be at the Grace Darling Bandroom on Friday November 14, Bridge Hotel Castlemaine on Saturday 15, Beavs Bar Geelong on Thursday 20, Major Tom’s Kyneton on Friday 21 and Baby Black Cafe, Bacchus Marsh on Saturday 22.

explained that she had taken the fist away for a few pumps. From that point it was a fast downward spiral during which I broke up with my girlfriend, and Jesus.” This Thursday November 6 CHARGING STALLION will put together a veritable who’s who of the local garage rock scene with Dumb Punts, Kinloch Troons and NSW act Skegss helping them launch new single Eddie McGuire at The Toff in Town. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 39

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WEDNESDAY NOV 5

Whether you’re a comedian, poet, musician or dancer, you are welcome at the Brunswick Hotel’s open mic night every Wednesday. As an incentive, the Brunny are offering a free pot of Boags for every performer, and jugs are only $10 all night for those of you needing some liquid courage. Registration is open from 6.30pm onward, and the timeslot raffle is drawn out at 7.45pm. Wednesday, November 5 at the Brunswick Hotel.

Q&A with SEAN KIRKWOOD immersed in music at home. My dad was a big blues fan and he and I would often sit up late at night taking turns with the headphones on a particular song while my brother and sister slept.

You’re a busy man at the moment, about to embark on a national tour. What aspect of the upcoming Tales for the Barman tour are you most excited about? I’m originally from New Zealand, and although I’ve been based in Melbourne for a couple of years now I still haven’t really seen any of this country at all.

KRIS SCHROEDER

Kris Schroeder, founding member of Melbourne champs The Basics, has been hiding behind the marvelous talent of bandmates Wally De Backer (Gotye) and Tim Heath (Blood Red Bird) for far too long. Returning to his hometown of Melbourne after three years in Africa, Schroeder has recently rediscovered the joy of playing solo, being free to play whatever songs he wants, completely free and beholden to none. Songbook in head and guitar in hand, Schroeder’s looking forward to belting out a few new originals along with some choice covers that’ll bring a half-smile to your face. Tonight at The Retreat from 7.30pm.

LISA SPYKERS

Lisa Spykers is a blues and roots singer from Brunswick who's just returned from six months in the USA. Based in Long Beach, California, she busked and regularly performed her soulful tunes to a new audience and recorded with some of LA’s top session musicians (Ben Shepherd, Dominique Taplin, Alexander Sill). Lisa is excited to be playing some new tunes in her home town before setting off again to continue her musical journey. Catch her while you can at the Drunken Poet on Wednesday, November 5. Get down at 8pm.

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IAN ANDREW

Ruby’s Music Room is introducing new bands to the scene. Bringing in a mix of contemporary music with a jazzy vibe. The musicians will guarantee you a great evening and kick start a wonderful weekend. This Friday, November 7 see Ian Andrew and his band from 6pm. Entry is $15.

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THE STU THOMAS PARADOX

The Stu Thomas Paradox are a musical riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. They're playing a monthlong residency every Wednesday in November at Tago Mago. Come out to Thornbury for your fix of spyvoodoo good times, with a band of fiery cosmonauts that can do no rockin’ wrong. Each night has a different theme, this Wednesday, November 5 the theme is ‘The Dawn Of Man’. Don’t miss out.

THURS NOVEMBER 6 CHARGING STALLION

Some bands make great music that’s filled with deep meanings, beautiful melodies and a greater understanding of life. Charging Stallion is not one of these bands, instead they play a weird mixture of dumb pub rock with catchy comedy lyrics. Tim and Cam are the bands front men and are backed by some of Melbourne’s finest, with members from Drunk Mums, WOD and Dumb Punts. Thursday November 6 at The Toff in Town is the blokes first ever single launch and after building up their rep over the last year as a good live act, this one is shaping up to be a banger. Their single is called Eddie McGuire and is a predatory love song about the big man himself. Supporting will be Skegss, Dumb Punts and Kinloch Troons. And how did the Charging Stallion lads get involved with Dan Watt (Watt’s On Presents)? I’ll give you a couple of clues – Wet On Wellington and a rock climbing harness. $10 entry or you can save $2 and get presale tickets through the venue.

The Blackeyed Susans need little introduction to Melbourne audiences. Their moody songs and opshop stylings are a beloved part of the firmament of Australian music and every show they play is a memorable event. They have toured the world, played with the likes of Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen and released countless albums and beautiful music. Their acclaimed shows have been staged in sold-out seasons across Australia and Europe with this concert being no exception. Catch them at The Substation Friday, November 7. Doors open at 7.30pm.

CALLUM’S CHANCE

Callum Bloomfield-Judd is a four year old boy who was recently diagnosed with stage four Neuroblastoma, in layman’s terms, cancer. Tragically, the doctors have informed him and his family that it's terminal. There's a new treatment/medication available in the USA but it doesn’t come cheap and is not a sure cure, but Callum and his family refuse to give up, and therefore have decided to try out crowd funding in an attempt to get him there. Their goal is to raise $60,000. So far they have raised just over $30,000. ‘Callum’s Chance’ is a one-off gig at the legendary Tote Hotel in Collingwood where all proceeds will go towards helping Callum fight his battle. The entire door charge of $20 will go towards him, as will money raised from beer raffles and a BBQ on the night. The line-up for the epic night is Battle Axe Howlers, Sun God Replica, Drifter and Peeling Sun, so there is no shortage of rock riffs for those of you who choose to be part of this special night. Doors open at 8pm on Friday, November 7.

Who am I talking to and what do you do in the band? John - singer/guitarist. You have all hailed from different music projects, such as Prettymess, Icecream Hands, Motor Ace and P76. What is it that brought you all together? Each of us emerged from Melbourne bands from roughly the same period in the midto-late ‘90s and through gigging and touring together, remained good friends. We just needed a timeframe in our busy lives that would allow us to play together again and fortunately it arrived. Your debut album, The Sound of Trees, is set to be released February 2015. What sort of sound can listeners expect from this album? Comments we have received so far have included “dark, cinematic and lush.” For me personally it’s a collection of honest tunes, written about real life experiences that include difficult issues such as youth suicide, cancer and depression although

there are equally many uplifting tracks. You’ll hear wailing guitars, loops and beats, electric piano and ambient textures throughout the record and we worked hard to ensure every track was crafted to convey its subject matter. The first single off the forthcoming album is Gone, which will be launched at The Workers Club on November 7. Why should punters head down and check you out? Anyone who has seen any of our prior bands will know that it will be a special evening with six musicians (squashed) on stage, each contributing their unique character and personality, it’s sure to be a sonically powerful show. We also have the delightful Ben Birchall from Klinger (also of our era) playing solo, Plymouth and Lachie Moore opening the night. Come along to FIVE MILE SNIPER’s launch party, and hear the first taste of their upcoming album The Sound of Trees at The Workers Club on November 7.

THE MURDERCHORD

New Zealand’s hottest commodity The Murderchord are coming back to Melbourne to give you a piano and drum lesson that you’ll never forget. With supports from Wet Pensioner, Public Liability & Camp David, you won’t want to miss this one. Doors from 8pm. Entry’s free at the Bendigo Hotel.

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From the remnants of Motor Ace, Prettymess, Icecream Hands and P76 comes Five Mile Sniper. Recorded on a vintage 1972 Teac mixing console at Mountain Sound Studio at the foot of Hanging Rock, the Melbourne indie-rock outfit are launching their single Gone at The Workers Club on Friday November 7. Gone is taken from Five Mile Sniper’s forthcoming album The Sound of Silence due for release early 2015. Music starts from 9pm.

ARCHER

The eagerly awaited debut LP, Old Time Sing Song Man, by one of Australia’s most mysterious and talented musical drifters, Archer, is set for release November 7. To celebrate, Archer is launching the record at The John Curtin Hotel with Martin Martini & the Top & Bottoms and Hue Blanes. It all goes down Friday, November 7 at The John Curtin Hotel. Tickets available through the venue. CHECK OUT ALL THE LATEST NEWS, REVIEWS AND FREE SHIT AT BEAT.COM.AU

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GREEN’S DAIRY ANGEL ENSEMBLE

Green’s Dairy Angel Ensemble’s eccentric, melodic Americana will have you crying in your beer and singing in the shower (simultaneously, if you drink in the shower). Their original compositions feature a smooth crooner, Spanish guitar, bluegrass mandolin, swinging double bass and folky piano accordion. Catch them at The Catfish front bar on Friday, November 7. They’ll be playing two sets from 9pm onwards, featuring catchy classics-in-the-making from their new album Genuine Wood Veneer. Entry is free.

HURST

Making their debut in Victoria, Hurst are bringing fists full of rock’n’roll, and pizza. They’ll be joined by the talents of Cotangent, The Black Alleys & Six Shooter, so you’re set for a wild night of drunken shenanigans. Hurst are a Sydney based bromance fresh on the scene and keen to deliver their delicious blend of rock‘n’roll

steeped with influences from Led Zeppelin, The Pixies and Radiohead. Their debut single Whine was recently named track of the week on Perth’s HCR 96.5fm. The night kicks off at 9pm so come down and help Hurst pop their Melbourne cherry at the Brunswick Hotel, Friday November 7.

SHERIFF

Roll up, roll up, Sheriff are back in town. Sheriff will host an electrifying and intoxicating evening of rock’n’roll this Friday, November 7 at Yah Yah’s. They’ll be joined by Younger Dryas all the way from Burns Creek, Tasmania as well as Melbourne’s own sixheaded heavy rock juggernauts The Annie Crooners. The night starts at 8pm, get on it.

ROXY LAVISH AND THE SUICIDE CULT

Roxy Lavish and the Suicide Cult are launching their debut record at The Grace Darling on Friday

November 7. Join Us Or Die Alone is a nine-song mixed bag of harp-driven blues and raucous rock’n’roll, underpinned by Lavish’s dark and imaginative brand of storytelling. Special guests for the evening are The Beegles and Small Town Fiasco in a special, one-off reunion. The door charge of $10 comes with a free copy of the album. Get in at 8.30pm.

THE TARANTINOS

The Tarantinos are five boys from Melbourne and a sax player, who dress to kill, play to party and burn the dance floor. Ripping up stages across the country, their energetic shows and onstage antics whip the crowd into a frenzy and give them all they’ve got. Playing songs from Quentin Tarantino films, dressed in Reservoir Dogs-style suits, they play all the hits and lesser-known songs from over six kick ass soundtracks. They’re at The Reverence Hotel every Friday in November. It’s free entry and starts at 9pm, so come on down enjoy the food and drinks and stay for the show.

DRUNK MUMS

After what has already been a hugely successful 2014 thanks to their power-rock hit Plastic, Australia’s favourite punks Drunk Mums are back with the release of their hotly anticipated new single Nanganator. Nanganator is a brazen two minutes of fast beats and ball-busting rhythms, with an infectious chorus that begs to be heard live. Drunk Mums are known for their unique brand of Aussie garage/slacker rock and rowdy stage theatrics. In celebration of the single, the band will storm stages nation-wide with their biggest tour yet. See ‘em at Howler on Friday, November 7. Tickets are priced at $12+BF.

CHUCK LEAVELL

This Friday, November 7 at Cherry Bar, Chuck Leavell will lead a special Q&A performance with support from Chris Wilson. Chuck Leavell, a music great, has a lot of wisdom to impart as The Rolling Stone’s music director and keyboard player for over 30 years. Tickets are extremely limited, so get in early. They’re priced at $60 and are available through the venue’s website.

CYCLO TIMIK

Get down to the band room at The Rev this Friday, November 7 for Club Silencio Night. If Mister David Lynch was to curate a show in Melbourne, those are the four bands he would pick. Three great Footscray bands Qlaye Face, Edith Lane and Cyclo Timik are joined by heightened psychedelic Sydney rock band Firesaint. $7 from 8pm at The Reverence Hotel.

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PHOEBE DAICOS & THE SIMMER DOWNS

Kicking off at 7.30PM on Saturday November 8, Phoebe Daicos & the Simmer Downs make their debut at The Catfish, Fitzroy. Phoebe Daicos is a young songstress with impassioned lyrics and a zealous voice to match – complimented by the Simmer Downs, together they deliver an original and eclectic hybrid of swinging alt country, vintage rockabilly, good time folk and the old time blues – with a whole ‘lotta growl and twang. This isn’t one to miss, folks.

THE TWOKS

Electric violin and percussion combine to create The Twoks. A one of a kind electro-pop duo. This Saturday will be no exception as Xani Kolac (electric violin/ vocals) and Mark Leahy (drums) merge their original tracks together using live looping technology in a beat-mixing capacity to create fresh, energetic dance improvisations. It’s a spectacle, and Kolac, in her trademark bodysuit, is a force to behold. The Twoks will be supported by DJ P King and Dr Crask & his Swingin’ Elixir when they play the Bella Union Saturday Nov 8. Tix $10 at the door.

THE FCKUPS!

Get down this Saturday at the Brunswick Hotel and for a night of kick-arse punk rock. Ramonescore nerds Agent 37 are coming back to the Brunny all the way from Ballarat, and this time they’re not coming alone. Good pals The Shorts are are joining them for their first Melbourne show. Also, jumping on the bandwagon are Where’s Grover?, All We Need and headlining, The FckUps! So make sure you come down and have a beer, or ten. Saturday November 8 at the Brunswick Hotel.

MUSHROOM GIANT

The Aussie Alternative brings a stunning lineup of progressive and experimental rock acts to the Bendigo Hotel this Saturday, November 8. Legendary instrumental act Mushroom Giant released their latest opus Painted Mantra to great acclaim earlier in 2014, and they plan to see out what was a massive year for them at this very show. Supporting them are the quirky but extremely cool Glasfrosch. Come down at 8pm, entry is $12 on the door. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 42

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STEVE SEDERGREEN

Ruby’s Performance Workshops are open to all musicians wishing to further boost their performance abilities in a supportive, non-threatening environment, under the guidance of the great Steve Sedergreen. The workshops intend to focus on the interactional, deep-listening aspects of music performance. All are welcome at Ruby’s Music Room this Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 2 pm, $15 entry.

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FIVE THINGS with JO of TORA Shaun’s father as a result of our friendship, and Toby’s father is with Shaun’s mother as well. We all have broad tastes, but Jai and Toby really likes jazz-infused music, Toby loves hip hop, Thorne, Shaun and myself predominantly listen to more chilled stuff.

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MONIQUE BRUMBY

Iconic Australian singer, songwriter and two time ARIA Award winner Monique Brumby has spent most of 2014 touring around Australia to promote the release of her self-titled, fifth studio album three years in the making and recorded mostly at her Melbourne home studio Silver Dollars. The self-titled album was co-produced by Monique and her music colleague and co-producer Nick Larkins. With a strong emotional charge and an autobiographical theme, Brumby’s lyrics speak mostly about the positivity in overcoming adversity. She's an accomplished live performer and her songs have featured in film and television across her career that spans 20 years. See this special performance at the Retreat Hotel on Sunday, November 9. Get down from 7.30pm.

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GRAND OL’ OAKLEIGH COUNTRY NIGHT

On Saturday, November 8, the Caravan Music Club will be transformed into the Grand Ol’ Oakleigh as a posse of Melbourne’s finest country musicians join forces for a glorious and authentic salute to the giants of country music. The lineup includes Suzannah Espie, The Baylor Brothers, The Millers, Jody Bell, Rick Dempster and Ed Bates. These true disciples of country music will give you their heart and soul, and the show is being put together with much love and attention to detail complete with our artist Lyn Young’s brand new specially created backdrop. Doors open at 8pm, tickets are $25.

Two killer international sludge tours combine this Sunday at The Bendigo for a night overflowing with heavy sounds. Meth Drinker resides in Wellington, New Zealand and have been playing raw, aggressive, disturbing sludge since 2010, inspired by classic sludge bands from the ‘90s like Grief, Noothgrush, Corrupted, Iron Monkey, Eyehategod and Dystopia. They released their debut self-titled LP in 2011 and a split 12" with fellow New Zealand sludge band Open Tomb in 2012. Killer locals Whitehorse join them along with Japan’s Ithaqua for a night of local and international doom and sludge at its best. Get down at 7pm, entry is $15 on the door.

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LOST RAGAS

Returning from their global roamings, Matt Walker’s Lost Ragas will be previewing their forth coming and much anticipated new album in the intimate and cool surrounds of The Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford this Saturday November 8. Joining Lost Ragas will be one of their favourite singer/songwriters and fighters of the good fight, Sime Nugent, who will bless the evening with an intimate solo set. The night kicks off at 8.30pm.

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THE RONSON HANGUP

The Ronson Hangup are getting closer to finalising the recording of their second album and will promo some new tracks in advance of its impending release. Getting the band members in one room at the same time is no mean feat as they also play in a multitude of other well-known Melbourne bands. The hotly anticipated album’s been recorded by Wayne Connelly at Albert Studios in Sydney as well as with Jez Giddings at Hothouse in Melbourne. Friday November 7 from 9.30pm at The Retreat, Brunswick.

2. Inspirations My favourite musician is James Blake – to put it simply: he’s a genius. I remember first hearing his music when I was living in Melbourne. I didn’t like it or understand it at all until a few weeks later when I fell in love. Generally I’m inspired to write music when I hear a good song, or when something affects my mood to the point that I have to express it. 3. Your Band Tora is made up of me ( Jo), Shaun, Jai, Thorne and Toby. We all met back at school, so we’ve known each other for a long time and we’re best mates. Funnily enough, my mother is married to

4. The Music You Make We make chillwave music – when people ask that’s the only way I can describe it. We recorded, produced and mixed all of our releases ourselves in our own bedrooms. Our live show tends to have a lot more energy than the recordings, and we’ve been told that we replicate the CD quite well, but our music is actually danceable when you can feel the subs. 5. Music, Right Here, Right Now Australia is producing some of the best music in the world at the moment, but the space between major cities is too vast, which makes it hard for smaller artists to tour. I think it’s great there are so many opportunities for independent artists in Australia, the biggest example being triple j unearthed. Sticky Fingers took me by surprise. I remember just a few years ago, my old band supported them at the Great Northern in Byron and there were about 50 people in the room. I saw them at Splendour this year and it blew me away. TORA are playing a bunch of dates nationally to launch their EP Eat the Sun. Catch them at Shebeen this Friday November 11.

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Since 1992, Dreadnaught have been a cornerstone of Australian heavy rock and metal. Dreadnaught continually reinvents and refines a sound that is unique to heavy music genres. Supporting them for a night of mayhem will be Desecrator and Heaven The Axe. Get down to the Cherry Bar at 8pm on Saturday, November 8 for a hell of a night. Tickets are $13 at the door.

1. Growing Up When I was seven years old I spent six months in Brazil. In this time I was lucky enough to experience Carnival in Bahia, which is basically five days of music and dance in the streets with over two million others. My father was a classically trained violinist and taught me to play when I was young. 90% of the music that was listened to in our household was Brazilian, this has definitely impacted on the music I make now, mainly rhythmically.

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In what promises to be one of the heaviest shows of the year, Iconic Vivisect will once again be pulverising Melburnian audiences when they appear at the Reverence Hotel on Saturday, November 8. For the first time, they'll be joined by fellow brutal death metal merchants Seminal Embalmment as they make their brutal return to Victoria. Also appearing on the night will be some of Melbourne’s finest in death metal, including The Seaford Monster, Brutonomy and Involuntary Convulsion. Entry’s only $12 and the night kicks off from 7.30pm.

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For all the latest news check out beat.com.au It’s been an enormous year for the boys, who amongst other things played to a crowd of 10,000+ in The Netherlands, signed a worldwide deal with Mushroom Publishing and were just announced as the support act for Dan Sultan’s national tour early next year. Their Friday show is sold out so be quick to snap up tickets to see them play The Corner Hotel, this Sunday November 9.

deep understanding of music and his piano stem from over ten years of professional work and experience playing jazz and all types of commercial music. Doors open at 7pm, $15 entry.

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This Sunday, November 9 is the beginning of a month-long residency at The Yarra Hotel Abbotsford for The Stetson Family. The shows will kick off at 4.30pm every Sunday in November in support of their fabulous new double single – Haunted Hills and Travellin’ Man. Admission is free and the Yarra Fish and Burger Cookhouse will be open until 8.30pm. See you down there.

Jerome Knappett is a cool guy. Jerome Knappett plays cute little hard folk songs on a nylon string guitar. Jerome Knappett is in some pretty cool bands. Every Sunday in November Jerome Knappett’s mates will be helping him celebrate the release of his debut EP not myself-titled. The EP is new, and it’s cool. These five shows will be cool as hell. Come down for a cool beer and some cool food. He’ll be at the Reverence Hotel at 3pm, entry’s free. Sundays are pretty cool, right?

MONDAY NOV 10 RUTH LINDSEY & KATE ALEXANDER

Every Monday night, two established artists are randomly thrown together to play a setful of duets, preceded by a solo set from each. This free entry show is a chance to see the cream of the Melbourne scene in one-off, oneof-a-kind performances, in the clubhouse environment of the Retreat Hotel front bar. This Monday, November 10, Ruth Lindsey of Ravenswood and Kate Alexander of Junk Horses will compliment each other on stage. They’ll begin at 7.30pm, get on down.

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AWME endorses business-related concepts of the music industry such as bookings, marketing, distribution, licensing and networking. How important have these concepts been in the development of your career as a musician? A good understanding of the business-related concepts of the music industry is now fairly essential to any musician. We’ve each been involved in various music projects before and we’ve collated a decent appreciation of how the overall industry works – in particular, publishing and live shows in our case. This has really been vital to the momentum we’ve been able to build over the last year, both in terms of being able to take on and understand aspects of independent releases, but also in terms of knowing who we need to be working with to further ourselves, and for what purposes.

How do you hope to benefit from the 2014 AWME in regards to your career in the music industry? Most importantly, we want to introduce our live show to an Australian audience and make a good impression. After that, we’re excited about the networking opportunities available at AWME. We’ve scheduled out the talks and speakers we’re keen on seeing, including some old faces and friends we’ve met elsewhere, and new people we’re keen to meet with for the first time. Really, we just want to make an impression with our music, and hopefully the people we play to and meet would want to stay involved in that. What’s your number one unmissable AWME event this year? There are so many great shows on, so we’ll be splitting up to catch as many as we can. I’m excited to see Mojo Juju, who I discovered is playing the same show as us on Friday Novemebr 14. Ross Ainsley & Jarlath Henderson are also playing that night – another Scottish act selected for AWME. I’ve heard them before, and they’re fantastic, so that should be a really good night. The Melbourne Ska Orchestra on the closing night also looks like a great show. FINDING ALBERT will play at Ding Dong as part of AWME on Friday November 14.

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THE BOLTONS

The Boltons have been building steam at great music venues around Melbourne for some time now, bringing a range of influences from their backgrounds in folk, jazz, classical, acoustic and rock over many years. The music traverses idiosyncratic interpretations of rarelyheard material from a diversity of sources, as well as catchy, solidly-crafted originals. The sound embraces Peter Anderson’s well-travelled folk accordion stylings, Tom Bolton’s nuanced vocals and distinctive acoustic guitar, Reave Maloney’s smooth jazz and orchestralinfluenced double-bass, and a quirky mix of classical, Irish, African, and folk influences in Emma Rodda’s violin. This’ll be a hell of a musical experience, come down to the Drunken Poet on Monday, November 10. They’ll start at 6.30pm.

EMILEE

Drawing inspiration from an endless summer, she relays whiskey-infused stories of tropical paradise, young love, voodoo and small-town guilt, with bluesdriven rhythms inspired by the chime of the village church bells. She’ll be at the Retreat Hotel on Tuesday, November 11. She’ll hit the stage at 7.30pm.

This week at Ruby’s Music Room experience Piano Te. Hosted by Sam Appapoulay and Chuck Probert, the night will also feature a drop in musician. From the tropical islands of Mauritius, Sam is a musical genius who has the ability to re-originate any song he plays. A

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Tell us about your involvement in the 2014 Australasian Worldwide Music Expo. We are Finding Albert, a band from Scotland, and this will be our debut show in Australia. Active Events in Scotland were asked to nominate two acts to represent Scotland at AWME this year, and so to be selected is a great privilege for us. We’ll have two shows as part of AWME, as well as attending as many of the events as we can physically manage.

LEAH SENIOR

Getting set to release her much anticipated debut album Summer’s On The Ground, Leah Senior will be performing her unique lyrical folk every Tuesday during the month of November at The Yarra Hotel. Joining her on stage will be the in-house band The Abbotsford Three and sister Andi. Catch her at 8pm on Tuesday, November 11.

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MYELE MANZANA

Tell us about your involvement in the 2014 Australasian Worldwide Music Expo. This is the third time I’ve attended AWME and the first time I’m showcasing under my own name, so I want to make it special. I’m bringing my seven-piece band Myele Manzanza & The Eclectic to perform featuring some of NZ’s finest musicians, as well as my father Sam Manzanza from the Democratic Republic of Congo. I’ve also been asked to speak on a panel about “being export ready” which I’m looking forward to as well. AWME endorses business-related concepts of the music industry such as bookings, marketing, distribution, licensing and networking. How important have these concepts been in the development of your career as a musician? The business side of things is highly important. It goes hand-in-hand with the artistic side. Often as musicians, the business side isn’t second-nature and it can take time to develop those instincts. As I pursue my solo career I’m beginning to gain a better understanding of what it takes to get your music heard. How do you hope to benefit from the 2014 AWME in regards to your career in the music industry? AWME has proven itself to be a great international platform for antipodean artists to step out onto the

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world stage. In gaining my showcase slot, I hope to grow my current relationships with the Australian and international delegates I’ve worked with in the past, foster new relationships with artists and industry folk, and take the opportunity to put on a great show for what has consistently been an amazing, attentive Melbourne crowd. What’s your number one unmissable AWME event this year? My set. If I miss it, I’m screwed [laughs]. Other than that, I’m looking forward to seeing Hiatus Kaiyote for the first time. I got to meet and hang with them (minus Clever Austin) when we performed with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson last year in Sydney and Melbourne, but I can’t wait to see them in full force with their home crowd. Give three reasons as to why you believe the AWME is a vital occasion for the national and international music industry. • Career networking opportunities. • Informative guests and panel discussions. • Great live music. MYELE MANZANA & THE ECLECTIC will perform as part of AWME on Saturday November 15 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets are available through AWME’s website.

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RODRIGUEZ Palais Theatre, Sunday November 2 The folklore surrounding Sixto Rodriguez has made his life the stuff of fiction. A downtrodden, working class crooner forgotten in his own country, he was completely oblivious to the legions of fans he was garnering in South Africa and Australia. A lot of those fans mistakenly thought he had committed suicide while on stage after releasing his second album Coming From Reality in 1971 and with that knowledge, he was lost and celebrated like a mysterious uncle you never really got to know. However, through the efforts of two South African fans, Stephen Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom, those rumours were quashed and he finally emerged triumphantly to his adoring fans. That story was told in the successful 2012 documentary Searching For Sugarman which probably added a few more million fans to the Rodriguez army. I’m not ashamed to say I’m one of those new disciples so the nostalgia felt by the many that grew up with his albums in the ‘70s is lost on me. This by no means makes Rodriguez less powerful as his show never reeked of that artist squeezing out the last cent out of his songs to try and hold on to his glory days. It’s a funny thing, at the ripe age of 72, these could possibly be Rodriguez’s glory days. Donned all in black with top hat flattening his long hair, Rodriguez emerged out of the shadows led to his microphone by hand due to the glaucoma he now suffers. Backed by guitarist Brett Adams, bassist Maree Thom and drummer Pete Wilkins, Rodriguez opened with an unusual choice in Jefferson Airplane’s Somebody To Love. It’s not the only cover of the evening with Rodriguez adding his blue collar crooning to Carl Perkins’ Blue Suede Shoes, Frank Sinatra’s I’m Gonna Live Till I Die and Little Richard’s Lucille. Between each song, Rodriguez and his band take a minute to assumedly chat about what song’s next, giving the audience a chance to scream their love which doesn’t take long to become drunken heckles. No matter how lewd the audience becomes, however, Rodriguez replies with a smile and in his unassuming gentle voice says, “I know it’s the drink, but I love you back.” It’s a testimony to his music schooling in the dive bars he lists in A Most Disgusting Song which doesn’t appear in the set. At many points during his show, the listener is transported to the dirty downtrodden world Rodriguez inhabited for so long and still does through Crucify Your Mind, I Wonder and Establishment Blues. His standout track Sugar Man is reworked and isn’t instantly recognisable as Rodriguez plays a flamenco-inspired guitar riff before the crowd ruptures at the first line. The song builds into a towering psychedelic blaze of electric guitar provided by lead man Adams and LOVED: Rodriguez taking the time finishes with Rodriguez taking off his hat to each member of the band. to be led off stage and then back on Nostalgia is one thing but is easily trumped by discovery and for those for his encore. of us who weren’t there in the beginning, we’re lucky both Rodriguez HATED: Put your fucking phones and us were given a second chance. away, you stains. RHYS McRAE

DRANK: Nada.

MISSY HIGGINS Regent Theatre, Wednesday October 29 For over 10 years, Missy Higgins has been captivating Australian audiences with her incredible voice. Tonight was no exception, as she took to the stage for the first of her two shows at the iconic Regent Theatre. Higgins had two support acts, Jherek Bischoff and Dustin Tebbutt. Bischoff, co-producer of Higgins’ new album, Oz, showcased a selection of his impressive string arrangements. He was then followed by Tebbutt, who performed songs from his latest EP, Bones. His smooth vocals ensure that he’s one to watch in the future. Higgins performed songs from all four of her albums. Opening with an acoustic cover of Slim Dusty’s The Biggest Disappointment on ukulele, she then played some favourites from her previous albums including Ten Days, Going North and Everyone’s Waiting. For the second half of her show Higgins was joined by a string quartet, as she showcased a series of covers from Oz. She delighted the audience with amusing stories relating to her choice of songs on this album. In the lead up to her cover of Something For Kate’s You Only Hide, Higgins recalled being embarrassed by a fan letter she wrote to Paul Dempsey, only to meet him a few months later. She then delivered outstanding performances of The Drones’ Shark Fin Blues and Don Walker’s The Way You Are Tonight. Higgins paid tribute to the late Chrissy Amphlett with a powerful rendition of Back To The Wall. She further engaged the audience by encouraging them to sing along to a chorus of her hit, Scar. Before launching into her final song for the night, Warm Whispers, Higgins shared a video from her teenage years, in which she said: “I’m going to be a rock star, and this is going to be played at my concerts.” A great end to what was a fantastic show. LOVED: Audience sing along to Scar ALI BIRNIE

A number of eager punters were already in attendance when Jae Laffer of The Panics kicked off his set and the mood in the room was good. Ably accompanied by bandmate Paul Otway on guitar, Laffer offered a number of Panics favourites as well as a few tracks lifted from his recent solo album, When the Iron Glows Red. The songs came across well with the stripped-back setting allowing words and guitar to weave between each other to good effect. Highlights included Cruel Guards and Leave a Light, and I must admit when Augie March guitarist Adam Donovan amusingly joined Laffer to cover Dire Straits song So Far Away, it worked well and I found myself getting right into it. Augie March were greeted warmly by the sold-out Howler bandroom. Though there seemed at first to be a few gremlins running around the sound system, things were mostly fixed after a couple of songs and the crowd got treated to a long set of modern Aussie classics. Favourites like Hole in your Roof, Little Wonder and, of course, One Crowded Hour were met fondly, and the joy of seeing this band back again was palpable throughout the room. New album Havens Dumb got a good showing too, with songs After the Crack Up, Definitive History and Villa Adriana among the strongest in the set. While the older stuff worked well (personal favourites Lupus and Maroondah Reservoir were thoroughly excellent), it was the new stuff that was really impressive. It was presented with an intent that showed the band’s belief in their latest wares, and having given the album more than a couple of spins since the gig and it was well worth the $20. The sound gremlins did reappear once or twice through the set but did little to detract from an excellent showing overall. A generous encore included There Is No Such Place and Owen’s Lament from debut album Sunset Studies, and it felt like I had a couple of old friends with me as I headed off into the night. Augie March may have been absent for a while but they’ve come back with a presence that has a few more teeth than what I’d seen of them previously. I just hope we won’t have to wait so long again until next time. GUNTHER HESSE

LOVED: They’re back. HATED: Occasional gremlins. DRANK: Dark’n’stormies.

GRAVEYARD TRAIN The Forum, Friday October 31 Could there’ve been a better way to spend Halloween than at the Forum on Friday night with Graveyard Train, Puta Madre Brothers and Richie 1250? That wasn’t even a proper rhetorical question, because the answer is quite clearly no. Puta Madre Brothers kicked us off with a scorching, although somewhat more subdued set than usual. We put this down to the fact the dirty trio were seated throughout, which was worth it, because it meant they were free to give it a one-man-band treatment – playing drums with their feet and the high hats with their guitar necks. Kudos also to the fellas for their ingenious light-up jackets. The venue couldn’t have been more appropriate – The Forum’s faux Gothic courtyard really didn’t need any adornment to fit the ghoulish theme. However, the Graveyard Train fellas put in an effort worthy of a stadium gig with their construction of a 20-foot tall hell-bound Jack Frost. They also looked amazing, particularly Adam Johanson as the chain-hitting, hillbilly zombie, with special mention going to Beau Skowron, who went all out for a “put the lotion in the basket” vibe. There’s something about a bunch of blokes singing in unison and Graveyard Train’s a study in the beauty of organised, testosterone driven chaos. Even though they’ve largely abandoned the horror cow punk shtick, they returned to their roots tonight, singing track after track about death and mayhem and it was fucking awesome. Highlights included Witches (the band were manic and it was like bedlam on the floor) and Bit By A Dog. LOVED: The fiendish effort folks Mostly dressed-up, the crowd was uninhibited: there was a shit load put into their costumes, especially the of foot-stomping, which felt like fun at the time but apologies in zombie bride and groom. hindsight to the heritage-listed floor. HATED: The fact we have to wait 12 MEG CRAWFORD

months for the next one. DRANK: Diet coke.

HATED: Nothing DRANK: Water

MAYFAIR KY TES Gasometer, Saturday 1 November It was hard to believe this was the very first headline show for Melbourne five-piece Mayfair Kytes. In support of their debut single, Seasonal Thaw,, the show piqued the interest of their burgeoning fan base as well as the regular Gasometer crowd. It’s a mean feat to ignore this band once they hit their stride – the power of vocal leads Matt Kelly and Austin Busch blend perfectly with the multi-instrumentally talented remainder of the band. Set opener, Sleepyhead,, instantly impressed with its on-point harmonies and the first taste of the special guest violinists. Driven by a submarine pulse, its follow-up (Animus) was Kelly at his vocal best, haunting tones of Jeff Buckley and totally in his element. A quick apology about the “house music” (KISS, apparently) saw Kelly move into Vow,, a more upbeat offering that reminded swiftly of Augie March before trailing into an unexpected, but thoroughly enjoyed, electro breakdown on the drums and keys. Flashlight had Busch leading the summery vocals as he picked through the offbeat acoustic rhythm. Nobody Told Me played musical chairs yet again to see Daniel Coco on the keys, leading a cool, relaxed top-heavy arrangement that gave bassist Anthony Liddell a momentary rest. Like a puzzle breaking apart and then piecing slowly back together again, Sequence built from a violin loop to soaring harmonies before fading to a simple clap and from there, reconstructing its multiple layers. Seasonal Thaw was a definite highlight, with its Grizzly Bear sensibilities and perhaps the most commercial appeal. To end it all was the blissful Onyx.. Like a voyeur looking into Kelly’s lounge room, we sat and relaxed (along with half of the band) as he closed the set gently yet definitely. No encore to be seen. While one can throw out musical comparisons ‘til the house lights come up, the thing that Mayfair Kytes have going for themselves is not what they write but how they write it. There are twists and turns, ups and downs, shining lights then plunging shadows, just when you think you’ve figured the track out, it turns on its own head. If you’re looking for a neat folk pop song, perhaps Mumford & Sons is the right band for you. If you want to take it that much deeper, check out Mayfair Kytes. This single is just the beginning. JEN WILSON LOVED: The musical twists and turns HATED: The house music? DRANK: Water

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Jersey Flegg (Rice is Nice) There was this guy at cricket club. By the standards of his contemporaries, he’d been a budding sporting champion, but by his early 20s, his time in the sun was all but over: propped up at the bar of our sub-district cricket club, he regaled us with stories of a happier past. We looked upon him with a mixture of affection and pity: to borrow from Tennyson, is it better to have starred and fallen, than never to have starred at all? Sydney band You Beauty’s debut album, Jersey Flegg, recounts a similar story. It’s a concept album built around a rugby league legend whose impressive career unravels in the wake of a failed relationship, declining physical skills and myopic life planning. While the modern day tragedy of Jersey Flegg is all too familiar, the songs exhibit a pop sensibility as dexterous as any youthful baulk, weave or fake. The title track sets the scene: it’s a rueful, semi-critical assessment of the state of play, both emotionally and professionally. The lazy, syncopated drum rhythms suggest the protagonist can get up and run; the catchy melody a memory of what was, and maybe could be again. By Mennal Mondays those memories are fading: it was great back in 1992, with all the trappings of suburban acclaim. Scent of My Youth is nostalgic, locating success in the context of its paternal antecedent; Ann Maree is the starry-eyed romantic pop song from central casting – why can’t it always be like this? On Now Her Skirt things have started to go wrong: the darkness of the track reflects the bleakness of events – the wonder of romance has evaporated, replaced by an alcoholic dependence. By Crummy Thoughts everything has gone to shit: the narrator has lost control of his life, a collage of drunken benders and misplaced resentment. Drop Me Now packs the swagger of the superficially invincible – “I’m a fucking legend mate, whatchya gonna do?“ Healing Spirit suggests there might be light at the end

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Seagull (Independent) Stoking a slow burn of instrumentation into an impressive bonfire of skittish drums and lush fiddle, Ali E elevates an intimate introspection, similar to that of Liz Phair, into a track brimming with a multitude of shifting moments of spacious melody.

FKA TWIGS

Video Girl (Young Turks/Remote Control) Despite releasing an accompanying video for every track off her two EPs, plus the opulent Two Weeks video, Twigs has withheld from an uninhibited showcase of her dance talent on film – save for the recent Google Glass commercial, soundtracked by Video Girl. Now that track receives the proper video treatment, with strong aesthetic scope yet still remarkably different from anything Twigs has released visually before. The song deals with Twigs being recognised for her past as a pop backup dancer, the film clip channelling this talent in a confronting setting, putting it lightly. The song clicks percussively, one of LP1’s cuts that call to mind EP2, despite Arca not adding production here. But yeah, Twigs is probably one of the most remarkable performers of 2014, and definitely the best live dancer – hell, back in August I saw Twigs live two days after I saw Usher, and I stand by that statement.

MISS DESTINY

The One (Hozac) One of the many highlights of the previous weekend’s Maggot Fest, Miss Destiny nonchalantly rip through the punk corker The One with wall to wall riffs. Gnarly. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 46

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Gordian Knot (Spunk) Taking the great canon of unhinged Kiwi guitar-pop and injecting some sick-as riff action, Auckland outfit Trust Punks shapeshift between demented jammers and consummate songsmiths on the unwieldy and brilliant Gordian Knot. It’s pretty, it’s ugly, it’s worth your while.

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The Party Line (Matador/Remote Control) Indie stalwarts Belle & Sebastian always had a knack for narrative, here transplanted into a surprisingly smoky disco romp. It’s featherweight, but should provide welcome filler amongst their established tracks in the setlist.

TOTAL GIOVANNI

Human Animal (Two Bright Lakes/Remote Control) Ambient party chatter helps onstage dynamos Total Giovanni capture the unabashed boogie of their live performance on record with Human Animal. The Talking Heads influence is worn on sleeve, nailing the key components with a splendid chord progression and deep percussive grooves. A touch of vocal delay doesn’t really mask a fairly weak imitation of a semi-stoic David Byrne. Still, it’s the only weak link (one that will no doubt be more forgivable in the live setting) in an otherwise brilliant jam.

THE BASICS

The Lucky Country (Independent) I don’t wanna shit on this, because the aim is true and The Basics are fighting the good fight. But for politically charged anthems, we could do a lot better than a soggy brand of sardonic reappropriation of xenophobic rhetoric and artless signifiers. Redgum’s 1984 track A.S.I.O. is a more potent take on 2014 Australia, or have a listen to Augie March’s recent Definitive History.

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WEAK BOYS

Dog Farm (Strong Look) This isn’t a remarkable song in terms of composition or performance. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s still a lovely tune, but the endearing, barely metaphorical, ode to canine-kind rings with a resounding sincerity. The line “One day I’ll buy a farm / And give all the dogs a home” emanates a Holden Caulfield-esque strain of basic yet beautiful naiveté. I want to live on a dog farm.

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Sines (The Mylene Sheath) All-instrumental music is very much an acquired taste, but once you’ve acquired it, it gets completely under your skin and won’t let go. And the new one from Kiwiland’s Jakob only adds to that aura. Like their Sydney-based post-rock/instrumental counterparts sleepmakeswaves, these guys put much time, effort and creativity into crafting strange and beautiful soundscapes to enthral and entrap you. Unlike sleepmakeswaves however, who woo the listener with moods and dynamics before blasting you with walls of instrumental rock power, these Kiwis let that ‘wooing’ do most of the talking. There’s certainly much ebb and flow, but it is a little more subtle in its delivery and effect. The seven tracks on offer here are long, dense and, while they may be quite tough going for those uninitiated in the idiosyncrasies of progressive instrumental music, if you let them into your soul they are truly compelling. The use of real strings on a track like the aptly-titled Harmonia only adds to the dark, melancholic beauty of the piece. BEST TRACK: Harmonia Be patient with this one folks. Give yourself, heart IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: SLEEPand soul, to Sines, and you will find yourself in the MAKESWAVES, TANGLED THOUGHTS OF midst of a truly immersive listening experience. LEAVING, MUSHROOM GIANT IN A WORD: Beautiful

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THE OCEAN PARTY

Soft Focus (Spunk) There’s an assuredness and polish to The Ocean Party’s fourth LP that raises the bar from previous releases. Not to say past efforts particularly lacked anything in terms of songwriting or production, but this record has a new focus on texture and arrangements which makes for an evocative listening experience. This is no experimental jam either – the song structures are tight, every note is in its place, and most of these well-crafted songs barely scratch the three-minute mark. Despite the seeming simplicity though, this album reveals deeper layers with repeated listens. In terms of both lyrical ambition and its varied sonic palette this album’s reminiscent of prime era Triffids. It’s no re-hash homage though either; The Ocean Party have already carved a bit of a niche, but with the richness of this release, they could fairly claim a place among the best of spacious Australiana jangle like The Church and The Go-Betweens. There are frankly too many highlights to list here. There’s a lot to be said for ambition, and it seems The Ocean Party are thinking bigger than just being one of inner-Melbourne’s favourite indie bands. Currently on a US tour promoting this release, Aussie audiences will be treated to a run of dates through November. I’d recommend getting your hands on a copy of Soft Focus ahead of their upcoming Tote show so you can enjoy your new favourite songs in still-intimate settings – I get the feeling the BEST TRACK: Charters Towers secret won’t last much longer. IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: THE TRIFFIDS, THE GO-BETWEENS, REAL ESTATE JULIAN DOUGLAS IN A WORD: Expansive

THE DATSUNS

Deep Sleep (Hellsquad/Valve Records) The Datsuns have changed since I last heard them. Back around 2006, they were a hard rock group, supporting bands like Metallica and Shihad. Since then, they’ve been experimenting more with electronics and are now leaning towards the shoegaze side of rock, evident on Deep Sleep. One thing hasn’t changed – their riffs and solos still get the blood pumpin’, like on the opening track, Caught in the Silver. The track starts quietly, featuring mostly bass with a little heavily-whammied guitar, which continues through the verse before exploding into a face-slapping chorus. The single, Bad Taste, has a catchy riff and an almost danceable drum beat. There’s a trance-like quality to the guitar here which really adds to the video clip they released for it. It’s all kinds of great. In a few words? Stop-motion food. Go watch it, I’ll wait. Third song Claw Machine boasts a very ‘70s-esque bass line topped with a catchy guitar riff. Next up is Shaky Mirrors, a track more indicative of their older works. And like the last two songs, it’ll get you pumped. 500 Eyes is veering almost into Tame Impala territory, and goes on a little too long for my taste. Luckily, That’s What You Get comes along and jerks you right out of whatever weird stupor 500 Eyes might have put you in. Like Shaky Mirrors it’s more reminiscent of previous albums; upbeat and hard-hitting. Creature of the Week sounds a lot like the first few songs. Looking Glass Lies is fun, but nothing unusual. The next track is Sun in My Eyes, another ‘70s-style song. Not bad, just nothing special. Deep Sleep is very aptly named, it’s boring as hell. They’ve evolved as a band, trying new sounds while still BEST TRACK: Shaky Mirrors maintaining what makes them them. On the whole, IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: TAME there isn’t enough diversity on here to hold my interest. IMPALA, THE VINES, THE HORRORS IN A WORD: Whammy

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Carry On the Grudge (Virgin) All it took was a night out with Sheila and Stella all those years ago to get hype into overdrive for one Jamie T. 2007’s Panic Prevention did indeed prove to be one of the surprise highlights of the later half of the 2000s, but perhaps the calls of being a new Billy Bragg and a new resident poet laureate of the U.K. weighed too greatly on him. Its follow-up, Kings and Queens, sank like the Sticks and Stones he sang of in its lead single, and a lengthy absence followed. He returns at a time where we’ve moved onto the next new Billy Bragg (hi, King Krule!); his name relegated to the ‘whatever happened to?’ pile. That’s not to say that Jamie T’s return is for nothing – at the very least, Carry On the Grudge is better than its predecessor. There’s some top-notch singles in there, including the bouncy Zombie and the quietly-reserved Don’t You Find. There are moments, however, that feel as though T has lost the spark that made him such an intriguing prospect to begin with. It’s a very different London from 2007, BEST TRACK: Zombie and rather than properly adapt he’s found himself IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: BILLY neither here nor there. BRAGG, KING KRULE, THE KOOKS IN A WORD: Indifferent DAVID JAMES YOUNG

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New Clear War (I Oh You) Joni Mitchell once dismissed the descriptor “female Bob Dylan” because it implied her music had to be viewed from within a category. Mitchell’s refusal to be reductively pinned down prompts questions as to whether context is important when discussing the merits of music. Sure, details of circumstance can be useful for getting your head around something, but at the end of the day the music itself will be the loudest speaker. So, with very little context in the frame, let’s think about Montgomery’s six-track EP New Clear War. Montgomery places her slightly wistful vocals over minimal pop electronics. The production – kind of a homespun take on new wave R&B – is well thought out, but rarely more than supplementary. Seeing as this is pop songcraft, that shouldn’t be a major vice. But the songs largely lack a spark of personality, which has you looking elsewhere for the deal-sealer. Montgomery’s vocals have naïve appeal, but without juicy melodic hooks or a sense of adventure they come off somewhat inert. This failing is compounded by her adolescent lyrical interests. A chief culprit is Jailbreak, which includes this application for most embarrassing lyric of the year: “You keep telling me I’ve locked myself in bars / While you’re still planning your next move for living on Mars.” New Clear War does contain a couple of memory-rubbing singles. Lead single Pinata is armed with penetrating hooks and becomes tough to shake from your head, but it doesn’t sustain on an emotional level. Otherwise things are either a tad dreary or underdone. As a result, New BEST TRACK: Not Around Clear War starts to drag by the time track six rolls IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: around. CHVRCHES, PURITY RING, COLDPLAY IN A WORD: Half-pie AUGUSTUS WELBY

ANTEMASQUE

Antemasque (Nadie Sound/Caroline Australia) Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala are synonymous with innovative modern rock. From the venomous post-hardcore bite of At the Drive In to the beamed-in-from-another-dimension prog of The Mars Volta, Omar and Cedric possess an unmistakable song-writing chemistry. Though they spent time apart following the hiatus and subsequent disbandment of The Mars Volta in early 2013, they’ve rekindled the friendship once again, this time under the guise of Antemasque. With this new name comes a completely new outlook. Making an album akin to the Mars Volta 2.0 would have been the obvious thing to do, but these guys have never stuck to the conventional path. Instead, they’ve roped in Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea and ex-TMV drummer Dave Elitch to create an album with a focus on streamlined, hook-laden alternative rock. “Watching, waiting, black and white surveillance / I hope that nothing’s going wrong,” croons vocalist Bixler-Zavala during opener, 4AM, his voice fluctuating between raspy shout and wailing falsetto. It’s raw, infectious, and to the point. Likewise, I Got No Remorse is a driving punk rock stomper, laced with Omar’s intricate guitar noodling, while In the Lurch benefits from some trademark Flea funk. It may be a far cry from the impenetrable prog of yore, but it’s a welcome change in direction. Perhaps most surprising are the pop moments on offer. That’s right, pop – it doesn’t have to be a dirty word in rock circles. Just cast an ear to the unashamedly upbeat gloss of 50,000 Kilowatts, or the folky Zeppelin-esque acoustic jam, Drown All Your Witches. If you’ve still got a case of the Mars Volta breakup blues, don’t despair BEST TRACK: 4AM – Antemasque’s your silver lining. This is energetic, IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU’LL LIKE THIS: THE impassioned, and memorable rock’n’roll with a sense MARS VOLTA, CLOSURE IN MOSCOW, THE of urgency and purpose. BLOOD BROTHERS IN A WORD: Rejuvenated

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WEDNESDAY NOV 5 INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ••BALTER VADA + GILLIGAN SMILES + SIGHTS Workers

Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $12.00.

••KEGGIN’ + PLATINUM RAT + LACE & WHISKEY +

SOMEONE ELSE’S WEDDING BAND Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $5.00.

••LANGLO PANIFLAX + KARYME + HALOGEN LAKE +

Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm.

••MURDERCHORD + WET PENSIONER + PUBLIC

••COQ ROQ WEDNESDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS ••COTTON SIDEWALK Espy, St Kilda. 10:00pm.

••GABRIEL LYNCH + LEADLIGHT + DASH Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00.

••GODS + DEAR THIEVES + FROM OSLO Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $7.00.

••GOLGOTHA MOTEL - FEAT: SMOCKY SEAS +

STEELE’S RANGE + THE RUSTY DOUGLAS + INEXPERIENCE Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. ••LORIKEET + COLOURED CLOCKS + THE MARQUIS John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

••MY ELEPHANT RIDE + LUNA GHOST + DXHEAVEN Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $9.20.

••RIVER OF SNAKES + RED LIGHT RIOT Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

••SPANDAU BALLET Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 8:00pm.

••TAM VANTAGE + THE NEWSLETTERS + SELF

PRESERVATION Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm.

$8.00.

THE MATTRESS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $5.00. LIABILITY + CAMP DAVID Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

8:00pm.

••NEXT - FEAT: CHASING GHOSTS + BOY WONDER +

PHIL WOLFENDALE + PETER DAVIES Colonial Hotel,

Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

••RICHARD IN YOUR MIND (ALBUM LAUNCH) Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.

••SUGAR GHOULS + JARROW + JAMES MOLONEY

& THE MAD DOG HARRISONS Public Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $7.00.

••SUPERSTAR + LOVERS OF THE BLACKBIRD + THE

GREAT OUTDOORS + SIMON J KARIS Gasometer

Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:30pm. $20.00.

••BLACK NIGHT CRASH Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne

••THE INFANTS + ORB + ARCHER MOORE John Curtin

••THE WINDY HILLS + SAND PEBBLES Northcote Social

••CALLUM’S CHANCE - FEAT: BATTLE AXE HOWLERS

••THE INFERNOS + THE MIGHTY KINGS + THE FLYIN

Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $15.00.

••THE STU THOMAS PARADOX Tago Mago, Thornbury.

••WATTS ON PRESENTS - FEAT: CHARGING

9:00pm.

- FEAT: KATANA CARTEL + LOTUS COURT + RICK GRIMM’S ILLA TURBA + EVOLUTION OF SELF + EYE IMPOSE IMPOSTER Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $10.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ••20 UP - FEAT: AUSTRALIAN ART ORCHESTRA South Melbourne Town Hall, South Melbourne. 7:00pm. $25.00.

••BOPSTRETCH Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

••IMOGEN PEMBERTON Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

••MO SOUL - FEAT: FULTON STREET Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

••PETER HEARNE & DIZZY’S BIG BAND WITH

CELESTE COULSON Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14.00.

••RALEIGH Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00.

••RUBY’S LIVE JAZZ AFTER DARK - FEAT: THE

WEDNESDAY QUARTET Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $15.00.

••THE COCKCROW SONATA - FEAT: KRISTIAN CHONG Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $38.00.

••THE LUKE HOWARD TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

••TOM FRYER BAND + FONTANA 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK ••BEN SALTER Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.

Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm.

STALLION + DUMB PUNTS + KINLOCH TROONS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ••THE PACIFIC BELLES Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.00.

••20 UP - FEAT: AUSTRALIAN ART ORCHESTRA South Melbourne Town Hall, South Melbourne. 7:00pm. $25.00.

••OPEN MIC/JAM Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. ••REBECCA BARNARD & BILLY MILLER’S

TIGERFUNK + LEWIS CANCUT Lucky Coq, Windsor.

7:00pm.

••OLIVIA CHINDAMO & THE JOHN MONTESANTE

QUINTET The Commune, East Melbourne. 6:00pm.

••RUBY’S LIVE JAZZ AFTER DARK - FEAT: THE

THURSDAY TRIO Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd.

7:00pm. $15.00.

••SOUL IN THE BASEMENT - FEAT: THE

SWEETHEARTS + DJ VINCE PEACH & PIERRE BARONI Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00. ••THE ELISSA RODGERS SEXTET Dizzy’s Jazz Club,

••FIELDS + CHIPS CALIPSO + BOATS Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $5.00.

••FOREVER YOUNG + THE BLACK HARRYS + RIVER

CLISSON + KILL THE DARLING Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

••GOSSLING + MONTAIGNE Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $15.00.

••I’LLS + DARCEY BAYLIS + ARA KOUFAX DJS Workers

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FACE Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $7.00. KEGGIN Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $12.00.

BELLATRIX Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $10.00.

••ELECTRIK DYNAMITE + CAMP DAVID + MERCIES

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK Elsternwick. 6:00pm. $30.00.

THIS WAY NORTH + MEGAN BERNARD Retreat Hotel,

Brunswick. 8:30pm.

••DAN LETHBRIDGE + BROOKE RUSSELL & THE

MEAN REDS Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:30pm.

••EVA MCGOWAN Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm.

••GUY KABLE Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

••PEPPERJACK + COLOURING CATS The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

••SCOTTISH KISS Carters Bar, Northcote. 8:30pm. ••SPECTRUM 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. 8:00pm.

- FEAT: DOLLHOUSE Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

$19.70.

••THE LOST RAGAS Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:30pm. ••THE TIPPLERS Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

••VAN WALKER & SHANE REILLY Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm.

••WEEPING WILLOWS + UKELELE CARNIVALE Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:30pm.

FRIDAY NOV 7

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ••ANVIL + ELECTRIK DYNAMITE The Hi-fi, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $60.50.

Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

SAUCERS The Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $10.00.

••THE PIERCE BROTHERS + TIMBERWOLF +

CARAVAN SUN Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $20.00.

••THE RONSON HANGUP + DJ ADALITA + TALL

BUILDINGS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

••THE SHADOW LEAGUE + TIRED BREEDS + LITTLE

LAMB & THE ROSEMARYS + FOLEY! + SUGARCANE DJS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. ••THE SKAMPZ Commercial Hotel, Morang South. 9:00pm. ••THE TARANTINOS Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:00pm. ••THRASH N BURN - FEAT: THE MURDERCHORD + WET PENSIONER + JOIN THE AMISH + PARTY VIBEZ Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 7:00pm. ••TORA (EP LAUNCH) Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $10.00.

END Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. $15.00. ••FIVE MILE SNIPER + BEN BIRCHALL + PLYMOUTH + LACHIE MOORE + DJ MISS K Workers Club, Fitzroy.

••WATT’S ON - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Prince Public

••FUDGE Pier Live, Frankston. 9:30pm. $5.00.

••EMMA HAMILTON Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd.

7:30pm. $8.00.

Bar, St Kilda . 8:30pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC 7:30pm. $20.00.

••GREEN’S DAIRY ANGEL ENSEMBLE Catfish, Fitzroy.

••GIANNI MARINUCCI & SWING TRAIN + MICHELLE

••HOT DUB TIME MACHINE Forum Theatre, Melbourne

NICOLLE Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

9:00pm.

Cbd. 7:00pm. $38.79.

JEAN Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $20.00. ••KRAUTROCK + SCHLAGER MUSIC + FRAUDBAND + ORB Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. ••LEBELLE + NEW TRAVELLERS + THE WIZARD FRANCHISE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00. ••LOWTIDE (WEDDING RING LAUNCH) + FLYYING COLOURS + TENDER BONES Gasometer Hotel,

••THE RIOT SQUAD Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

••THE BUSHWACKERS (THE GOLD RUSH SHOW)

••CHORES Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $7.00.

••CYCLO TIMIK + FIRESAINT + EDITH LANE + QLAYE

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

••THE NICK HAYWOOD QUARTET Bennetts Lane Jazz

••WINE WHISKEY WOMEN - FEAT: CYNTHIA CATAINA

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS

Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $10.00.

••HUSKY Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm.

••STEVE ROAMING Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East.

THURSDAY NOV 6

••CHUCK LEAVELL + CHRIS WILSON Cherry Bar,

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

••THE MELBOURNE IMPROVISERS COLLECTIVE

••THE HAMMOND ORGAN NIGHTS Musicland, Fawkner.

+ LISA SPYKERS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

9:30pm.

••CHRIS WILSON Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 5:30pm.

••HURST + COTANGENT + THE BLACK ALLEYS + SIX

••OPEN MIC Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

7:00pm.

••CHERRY BOMB European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd.

Richmond. 8:00pm. $14.00.

SINGALONG Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 7:00pm. $15.00. ••THE ACOUSTIC SESSIONS - FEAT: MAXI + MO LOUIE + RITA SATCH Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:30pm. ••THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL’S OPEN MIC Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm.

Abbotsford. 8:30pm.

••EINSTEIN TOYBOYS + BRONNIE GORDON +

Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $45.00.

••ELLIOT FRIEND + SLEEPY DREAMERS + ANNAN

••OPEN MIC Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

••CHELSEA DRUGSTORE + SAGAMORE Yarra Hotel,

••FREE RANGE FUNK - FEAT: JAKE JUDD +

••DAMON SMITH & THE QUALITY LIGHTWEIGHTS +

Brunswick. 7:30pm.

+ SUN GOD REPLICA + DRIFTER + PEELING SUN Tote

Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $20.00.

••DAVID JONES & EVRI EVRIPIDOU Melbourne Recital

••BEN OTTEWELL + BUDDY Northcote Social Club,

BLIX Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. ••KRIS SCHROEDER + LARISSA TANDY Retreat Hotel,

Cbd. 11:30pm.

••DRUNK MUMS + MESA COSA + WHITE LODGE +

••BEN OTTEWELL + BUDDY Flying Saucer Club,

Northcote. 10:15am. $27.50.

Did you ever think you’d see the day? The Rolling Fucking Stones. Their hair might be peppered, their skin mightn’t be as supple, but by all reports these monsters (that’s history’s biggest understatement) of rock’n’roll still got it. Rod Laver Wednesday November 7 (that’s TONIGHT) and Hanging Rock this Saturday November 8.

••THE UGLY KINGS + GREENTHIEF + THE GROVES Yah

••THE ROLLING STONES Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

••YOU WILL REMEMBER THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER

ROLLING STONES

••THE RITZ PRESENTS - FEAT: DARYL BRAITHWAITE

••WARREN HOWDEN + ANNE OF THE WOLVES Wesley

8:00pm.

GIG OF THE WEEK!

SHOOTER Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

••JACK LADDER & THE DREAMLANDERS + LAURA

$20.00.

••ILYICH RIVAS CONDUCTS - FEAT: ANAM

ORCHESTRA Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm.

$55.00.

••MOVEMENT 9 Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

••NICHAUD FITZGIBBON & THE JOE RUBERTO TRIO Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.00.

••RUBY’S CLASSIC BLUE NOTE SERIES Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $15.00.

••RUBY’S EARLY SHOW - FEAT: IAN ANDREWS Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $15.00.

••THE AL JAMES BLUES ASSEMBLY Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

Collingwood. 8:00pm. $12.00.

••THE CLAREMONT STREET SINGERS Open Studio,

Melbourne. 8:00pm. $101.85.

••THE OLIVIA CHINDAMO BAND Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,

••MARIAH CAREY + NATHANIEL Rod Laver Arena, ••PALACE OF THE KING + FUCK THE FITZROY DOOM

SCENE + DARCEE FOX Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne

Northcote. 6:00pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK

Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00.

••ADRIAN THOMAS Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm.

Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

••CASH SAVAGE & THE LAST DRINKS + JVG GUITAR

REVIVAL + SIMPLE CREATURES + SIREN SUN

••DOUBLE SHOT BLUES - FEAT: JOHN WILLIAMSON

••PENSIVE PENGUIN + MAR HAZE + CHARLIE LANE ••ROCKIN’ FOR RHINOS - FEAT: FIREBALLS + STONE Exchange Bar, South Yarra. 8:00pm. $25.00.

••ROXY LAVISH & THE SUICIDE CULT + SMALL

TOWN FIASCO + THE BEEGLES Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $10.00.

••SETE STAR SEPT + INTERNAL ROT + ASBESTOSISIS

+ HOLY BONER + TACTICAL ATTACK + UNNATURAL BIRTH Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. ••SHERIFF + YOUNGER DRYAS + THE ANNIE CROONERS Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $13.00. ••SHIHAD + HIGH TENSION + CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT 170

$15.00.

METHOD Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 6:00pm. $18.00. Tram Stop Bar, Moonee Ponds. 8:30pm. $10.00.

••EBONIE HYLAND (EP LAUNCH) + PHOEBE SANGER 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $8.00.

••GARY EASTWOOD Carters Bar, Northcote. 9:00pm.

••JACK LADDER & THE DREAMLANDERS Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm.

••JED ROWE BAND + YMIGO Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 9:00pm.

••MAJOR TOM & THE ATOMS + COLUMBIA The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:30pm.

Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $35.00.

••MATT FREDERICK (DJ SET) The Bodega, West

St Kilda. 7:00pm. $17.85.

••SANDRA HUMPHRIES BAND Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe

••SUPER UNSIGNED MUSIC FESTIVAL Prince Bandroom, ••THE CRUNTBURGERS + STRAWBERRY FISTCAKE +

THE DUVTONS + WHERE’S GROVER Public Bar, North

Melbourne. 8:30pm. $5.00.

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Melbourne. 8:00pm.

Vale. 8:00pm. $8.00.

••SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND - FEAT: BEN

ABRAHAM + TANYA BATT + SIMON PHILLIPS +

GABRIEL LYNCH + ELLA FENCE + DAVY SIMONY Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $8.00.

••SPENCER P JONES Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. ••STEPHEN CUMMINGS Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm.

••STEPHEN PIGRAM & THE MANGO TREE-O Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $25.00.

••THE GLORIOUS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm.

••TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FEAT: DAN

BOURKE Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.

••WACA BENEFIT - FEAT: KERRI SIMPSON +

FIONA LEE MAYNARD & HER HOLY MEN + THE NAYSAYERS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. ••WARREN EARL BAND Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

SATURDAY NOV 8

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ••TRICK DOG SYNDICATE + 30/70 Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

••8 BIT LOVE + NUN OF THE TONGUE + DAD JOKES

+ BONNIE DOOM Public Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm.

TEX PERKINS & THE DARK HORSES

Did you know horses have three eyelids? There’s been a lot of talk about horses this past week, but these are the only horses you should be caring about. Catch them at the Yarraville Club this Saturday November 8.

$10.00.

••A DAY ON THE GREEN - FEAT: MARIAH CAREY Rochford Wines, Coldstream. 4:00pm.

••ARCHER + MARTIN MARTINI & THE TOP &

BOTTOMS + HUE BLANES John Curtin Hotel, Carlton.

8:00pm.

••BANG - FEAT: GLORIFIED + HARBOUR THE

HOSTAGE + ATLANTIC Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $20.00.

••TEX PERKINS & THE DARK HORSES + STELLA

••GREG WALSH Umbrella Lounge Bar, 12:00pm.

••THE MURDERCHORD + RICHARD RAINE &

••LILITH LANE + JIMMY STEWART Labour In Vain,

Brunswick. 9:00pm.

••CHUGGA & THE FUCKHEADS + WOODBOOT Tote

MUSCLE BEACH Lyrebird Lounge, Ripponlea. 8:00pm. ••THE RULING MOTIONS + THE HERE HERE’S The

••CONCERT FOR DREW - FEAT: DIRTY BOGARTS +

••THE STIFFYS + LA BASTARD + DARTS Workers Club,

••BYO VINYL NIGHT Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm.

ACE BRICKLAYING + LAST CHILL Brunswick Hotel,

Brunswick. 5:00pm.

••DAVE FAULKNER & BRAD SHEPHERD + SPENCER P

JONES Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $30.00. ••DEAD + ITHAQUA + SHOVELS Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $15.00.

••DIRTY DEEDS (AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND) Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $20.00.

••EXP & JUMPBOX - FEAT: JUMPBOX/

SUPERHEROES + HENDRIX TRIBUTE & THE BRITISH ROCK SHOW Lucky 13 Garage, Moorabbin. 8:30pm. $5.00.

••FRANKENBOK + HARLOTT Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. $10.00.

••HANK’S JALOPY DEMONS Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

••HIGGO’S HAPPY HEAVY 40TH BIRTHDAY - FEAT:

DREADNAUGHT + DESECRATOR + HEAVEN THE AXE Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $13.00. ••HOLY HOLY + LANKS + JIM LAWRIE Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15.00.

••HOWQUA (‘NAKED’ EP LAUNCH) + WINTER YORK +

JAMIL ZACHARIA Howler, Brunswick. 7:30pm. $12.00. ••ICONIC VIVISECT + SEMINAL EMBALMMENT + THE SEAFORD MONSTER + BRUTONOMY + INVOLUNTARY CONVULSION Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 7:30pm. $12.00.

••IDLE MINDS + SPLIT TEETH + NERVE Liberty Social, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $5.00.

••JASIA Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.

B.east, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $12.00.

••THELMA PLUM + LEFT + DALLI Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $20.00.

••WAKEFIELD FEST - FEAT: NATHAN BRAILEY + 2

BIRDS + BLIND THRILLS + THE LOUDS + TURTLE MEAT FOR SMILES + ENEMIES ALIKE + LOW SPEED BUS CHASE + LIPSTUCK + WARREN BOOTH + ASH ARCHER & THE SPITFIRES Espy, St Kilda. 4:00pm. ••YEO + NULL + DOT.AY Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $15.00.

••YOUNGER DRYAS + YOUNGER DRYAS + DJ KEZBOT

+ HARMANIAX Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ••JULIE BAILEY Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd.

••LOVE OF DIAGRAMS + COCKS ARQUETTE +

TOOTHACHE + GENTLEMEN Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

••MIDNIGHT ROCK AT REVOLVER - FEAT: DAKOTA

WILLIAMS Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. $15.00.

••MUSHROOM GIANT + FULL CODE + BEAR

THE MAMMOTH + GLASFROSCH Bendigo Hotel,

••PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20.00.

••PHOEBE DAICOS & THE SIMMER DOWNS Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

••ROCK THE NIGHT - FEAT: BAKEHOUSE TUESDAY Tram Stop Bar, Moonee Ponds. 8:30pm. $10.00.

••SPECTRAL FIRES + OEDIPUS REX + DRIVE TIME

COMMUTE + THE RIFT Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. ••STOCKADES + CORPUS + DIECUT + OLD LOVE + DJ JOSH WELLS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. ••SUN GOD REPLICA Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm.

$40.00.

60 SECONDS with

RIGHT!

Northcote. 5:00pm.

••CHEAP FRILLS Farouk’s Olive, Thornbury. 9:00pm. $5.00.

••GLORY B + HUNTER LEE 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5.00.

••GOOD MUSIC - FEAT: ETHAN MCLAREN Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

••KATCHAFIRE + I&I + JORDAN T The Hi-fi, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $45.50.

••NORIA LETTS & STEVE SEDERGREEN, Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20.00.

CANDLISH Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. 8:00pm. $8.00. SEDERGREEN Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd.

2:00pm. $15.00.

••REVOMATIX + THE PERFECTIONS + JALA + WITH

DJ AIDEN Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $5.00.

••SWEET ADE Farouk’s Olive, Thornbury. 6:00pm. $7.00.

••THE BENAUD TRIO (FOREVER YOUNG) Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $38.00.

••THE BENAUD TRIO (FOREVER YOUNG) Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 3:00pm. $38.00.

••THE JOE CHINDAMO TRIO Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.00.

••THE WIKIMEN Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

Brunswick. 5:00pm.

+ ANGIE HART + MELODY POOL + SAM BUCKINGHAM Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 7:40pm.

••BRUCE WATSON & TRACEY ROBERTS Open Studio,

Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $40.00.

SMITH + RAMBLING ROOTS Brunswick Hotel,

••SONGS THAT MADE ME - FEAT: KATIE NOONAN

8:00pm.

••THE REBECCA MENDOZA QUARTET Bennetts Lane

••PENY BOHAN + STEFAN + AMBER ISLES + DANIKA

9:00pm.

••RAISED BY EAGLES Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

••ANDREW OGBURN Green Park, 2:00pm.

Collingwood. 8:00pm.

••PAULINE MURRAY + DEBORAH CONWAY Toff In

••PUGGSLEY BUZZARD Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $25.00.

••PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH STEVE

8:30pm.

Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

••NICK LOVELL Wesley Anne, Northcote. 2:00pm.

••ANDREA KELLER QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.

FLYIN SAUCERS The Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00. ••JULY DAYS + THE PEEKS + BOYEUR Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. ••LOST RAGAS + DJO ROBERTS Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.

••HUGH MCINLAY Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

7:30pm. $20.00.

••PABLO NARANJO + LOUIS MAJIWA + SCOTT

8:00pm. $13.00.

$23.00.

••ALINTA & THE JAZZ EMPERORS Paris Cat Jazz Club,

••JOE SATRIANI Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $89.00.

••JUKEBOX RACKETS + THE MIGHTY KINGS + THE

- FEAT: SUZANNAH ESPIE + BAYLOR BROTHERS + THE MILLERS + MIKELANGELO + JODY BELL + RICK DEMPSTER Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm.

ANGELICO Yarraville Club, Yarraville. 8:00pm. ••THE FCKUPS Public Bar, North Melbourne. 2:00am. ••THE FCKUPS + ALL WE NEED + AGENT 37 + WHERE’S GROVER? + THE SHORTS Brunswick Hotel,

Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.

••TIJUANA PEANUTS Forester’s Beer & Music Hall, Collingwood. 9:30pm.

••WE MAY NEVER MEET AGAIN (THE MUSIC OF

AMY WINEHOUSE) - FEAT: MOVEMENT 9 + ELLY POLETTI Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. $20.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK ••BENJAMIN JAMES CALDWELL + BENJAMIN

JAMES CALDWELL + DJ HAPPY JESUS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

••BILL JACKSON BAND Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

What’s your story? Two guys are at the pub. One of them says, “Let’s form a band,” the other says, “Ok.” A few weeks later they meet a girl and ask, “Do you wanna be in our band?” and the girl says, “Ok.” Henceforth, RIGHT! is formed. If someone walked past a RIGHT! gig having never heard of the band, who would they say it sounds like? Little Richard on PCP. If you guys could support any band past or present who would it be? Perhaps MC5. Their shows were pretty exciting, always going off and bloody nuts. It’d be great to support Betty Davies in the ‘70s. Funk at its best. Suicide or Merzbow come to mind: noise value for the ears. Also, given the chance, Karen Dalton would’ve been awesome to play with. We would change our set just for that one. What record from history would you most like to have been a fly on the wall in the studio for? Why? Ask the Ages by Sonny Sharrock, because we never got to see him live and it would just be fucking cool to watch them doing that. Or Eddie Hazel playing Maggot Brain, that would be incredible. Tell us about your show at The Prince Public Bar this Friday? We are looking forward to playing our first south side show and sharing the stage, with acoustic extraordinaire Ben Salter (Gin Club), plus St Kilda rock legends, Kim Volkman and the Whiskey priests. RIGHT! are playing Prince of Wales Public Bar this Friday November 7 – free entry.

••GRAND OLE OAKLEIGH (A COUNTRY JAMBOREE)

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GIG GUIDE

WHAT'S ON AROUND MELBOURNE THIS WEEK

THE PUSH PRESENT

ACCESS ALL AGES

For all the latest gigs check out beat.com.au • sooki’s 1st birthday party - feat: the

woohoo revue + the willie wagtails + ben kelly Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. • the andrew mcgarvie band - feat: trevor green Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. • the lucilles Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. • vic old time jam session - feat: craig woodward + warren rough Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

SUNDAY NOV 9

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS • cheeky goose + john citizen + manny fox Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 5:30pm. $10.00.

• cherry blues - feat: southern ligtning Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00pm. $5.00.

• fear like us + the gifthorse + grim

fandango John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. • horse & wes Big Huey’s Diner, South Melbourne.

rose bruce Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $20.00. 3:00pm.

• tomas strode & the tour guides + the

scrimshaw four + canvas road Workers Club,

Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• whitehorse + meth drinker + ithaqua +

dead + horsehunter Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. • wod + skegss + pow pow kids Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC • adam rudegeair Green Park, 2:00pm.

• alma mater Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• appalachian spring - feat: melbourne

chamber orchestra Melbourne Recital Centre,

Southbank. 2:30pm. $59.00.

• australia piano quartet Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 3:00pm. $50.00.

crashes in + fraudband + vj radiance + dj kiss me deadly Northcote Social Club, Northcote.

• emerald hill festival - feat: rosario

• jerome knappett + josh newman + isla ka Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm.

• jimmy stewart Union Hotel, Brunswick. 3:30pm. • jules boult Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

• kaleidoscope + el colosso + the balls Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

• kaliedoscope Public Bar, North Melbourne. 2:00am. • minimum wage + woodbot + pleasure

symbols + drug sweat Grace Darling Hotel,

Collingwood. 7:00pm.

• nursefest 2014 - feat: mercury white +

greenthief + boogie monster + plastic spaceman + hyperdrones + thirda earth + foley + poison fish Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 3:30pm. • one electric day - feat: hoodoo gurus + james reyne + mondo rock + diesel + daryl braithwaite + boom crash opera Werribee Park & Mansion, Werribee. 11:00am. $89.90.

• one electric day - feat: hoodoo gurus +

james reyne + mondo rock + diesel + daryl braithwaite + boom crash opera Werribee Park

& Mansion, Werribee. 12:00pm.

• president roots Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

de marco + noriko tadano + dani sib + nuholani + kundalila + byron & the gypsy cats + burundian drumming group + vinod prasanna Emerald Hill Festival Site, South Melbourne. 10:00am.

• esstee big band Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

& baby chain + going swimming Public Bar, North

• the black harrys + sunshindust + chips &

peter sheridan & lisa-maree amos Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 3:00pm. $40.00.

• max media’s hi fi

event Ruby’s Music Room,

Melbourne Cbd. 10:00am.

• off to battle + looks like rain + greg steps

• monday night mass - feat: wicked city +

ithaqua + black jesus Northcote Social Club,

Northcote. 6:00pm.

Palace Cinema (westgarth), Northcote. 6:00pm.

• push songs Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.

• sunday serenades - feat: sergio ercole • windjammer brass quintet Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm.

Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00.

• olivia ruth Public Bar, North Melbourne. 7:00pm. $5.00. • the let your hair down girls John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC

• bloody sundays - feat: tattered sails +

• decibel Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm.

bulk of man + sirenjo Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick

$38.00.

East. 2:00pm.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: piano té

Hotel, Coburg. 4:30pm.

• the allan browne quartet Bennetts Lane Jazz

• easy sundays - feat: imogen brough + dru

chen + wilsn + sophie officer Boney, Melbourne

Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. $15.00.

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK

Cbd. 6:30pm. $8.00.

• broadway unplugged - feat: gillian

4:00pm.

• the mutual appreciation society - feat:

• fields see & mason Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. • greg walsh Umbrella Lounge Bar, 12:00pm. Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

• irish trad open session Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm.

• jam sundays Musicland, Fawkner. 6:00pm. Fitzroy. 4:00pm.

• magnatones + me graines + amonal +

stompin’ nicks exploding grenade + tanya lee davies + rachel shaw Exchange Bar, South Yarra. 4:00pm.

• malcura Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

• marty kelly & the weekenders Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:00pm.

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• htmlflowers Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $6.00.

• nmit recitals 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• jesse valach & blues mountain Rainbow Hotel,

TUITION YOGA & VOICE TEACHING Fawkner and Mobile, Melbourne. 1 hour holistic sessions from $60. www.facebook.com/voxartyogastudio

• ed kowalczyk The Hi-fi, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

• harvey cartel + deadly blues Labour In Vain,

SERVICES SOUNDPARK REHEARSALS NORTHCOTE. From $50. Great rooms/p.a’s. Parking/ Storage/Hire. Phone Andrew 0425 706 382. Soundparkstudios.com.au DO YOU HAVE A HONEY ADDICTION? Is your craving putting a strain on your relationships? Do your friends needs come second to your own? If you wake up each morning having ransacked your own house in search of honey we can help. Contact christopherrobbin@100acrewoods.com. Because honey shouldn’t be a bother.

MONDAY NOV 10

• mundane mondays - feat: tam vantage Old

Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. $5.00.

7:30pm. $8.00.

• warren earl band Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

band 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5.00.

• ruby’s sunday concert Ruby’s Music Room,

• frankie et al Big Mouth, St Kilda. 6:30pm.

+ benjamin james caldwell Old Bar, Fitzroy.

Town, Melbourne Cbd. 2:30pm. $20.00.

• tim possible Victoria Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

• cherry jam Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

4:00pm.

pitta + twelve inch clocks + cherry jam + the jetsons + comedy acts + bellydancers • the guilts + junk horses + brendan welch

• the story so far - feat: mick harvey Toff In

• married flutes chamber concert - feat: \

• dollhouse Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 7:00pm.

Melbourne. 4:00pm.

• the stetson family Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 4:00pm.

• mal webb + kylie morrigan 303, Northcote.

• ruse bazaar + amber isles Brunswick Hotel, • sunday school - feat: white lodge + angel

Figured the Pierce Sisters were Lindsay Lohan x 2 in The Parent Trap. Catch these prolific tourers at The Corner Hotel Friday November 7 and Sunday November 9. Bang.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS

• dan lethbridge & the campaigners Post Office

Brunswick. 8:00pm.

PIERCE BROTHERS

6:00pm.

• rudely interrupted Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 1:30pm. $17.00.

You can now also register for exclusive meeting opportunities and small group workshops, where a range of music business people are available to meet with you to discuss your music, career options, legal issues, artist management, songwriting, or arranging and performance skills.

7:00pm.

• christopher sealey trio Wesley Anne, Northcote.

7:30pm.

There’s only a couple weeks left to get your tickets to FACE THE MUIC 2014 on November 14 and 15 at Arts Centre Melbourne. The full program is out and if you haven’t already checked it out (www. facethemusic.com.au), you’re in for two full jampacked days of discussions, workshops, panels, and keynotes featuring speakers from all walks of the music industry.

• them skruins live podcast Old Bar, Fitzroy.

4:00pm.

• house of light + little desert + warmth

WITH RUTH MIHELCIC

• the pierce brothers + timberwolf + gena

• merri creak Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm. • monique brumby + cynthia catania Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

• no hausfrau Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm.

cosgriff Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20.00. ruth lindsey & kate alexander Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

TUESDAY NOV 11

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS • animal hands - feat: cherry jam + the

chops + the sunday reeds Cherry Bar, Melbourne

Cbd. 8:30pm.

• arthur penn & the funky ten + up up away +

big words Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $7.00.

• brunswick hotel discovery night - feat:

the megahertz + leadlight Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

• cheap kraken rum night - feat: griya + tall

shores + mcrobbin Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $6.00.

• contex + the midnight sol + dream fatigue Public Bar, North Melbourne. 7:00pm. $5.00.

• dominique + thando + wilko Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $10.00.

• pauline murray + lisa miller Toff In Town,

• leah senior & the abbotsford three Yarra

• slow galo Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 4:00pm. $15.00.

• nmit recitals 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $30.00.

• sunday sessions - feat: julian byrne The Bodega, West Melbourne. 4:00pm.

• sunday sessions - feat: various artists Lucky Coq, Windsor. 4:00pm.

• sunday sessions - feat: suzette herft &

patrick evans Tram Stop Bar, Moonee Ponds. 4:00pm. • the boltons + amarillo Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm.

• the gun barrel straights Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC • mentone girls grammar & sue cook Dizzy’s

Some of the workshops on the agenda include: • One-on-one meetings with one of Australia’s leading music lawyers to discuss any burning business issues, legal problems, or you just need some legal muscle in your network. • Whether you’re new to artist management or in need of some guidance, the AAM Meet the Managers session enables you to ask the hardhitting questions and puts you in direct contact with some of Australia’s most successful managers in a 15-minute speed-dating set-up. • This year’s APRA AMCOS Masterclass is presented by one of Australia’s biggest recent success stories, Nai Palm of Melbourne’s Hiatus Kaiyote, who can count Eryka Badhu, Prince, and The Roots as fans of her work. Selected artist applicants will have intimate face-to-face time with Nai Palm to discuss songwriting. • Sydney-based livewire Kirin J Callinan will use demonstration, participation and manipulation to illustrate how he creates his signature guitar sound and how you too can create strange, beautiful and unique sounds with the help of technology. • Yamaha presents an intimate Artist Q&A with Gossling, who has taken time out from her national tour to meet with a small group of emerging artists to discuss songwriting and instrumentation, tips for touring and building a support team around you. • Having lent his arranging and performance skills to recordings by Josh Pyke, Vance Joy and Paul Kelly, Ross Irwin (Cat Empire/Bamboos) talks us through his approach to strings and horn arranging, using his recordings to break down the instrumentation and arranging techniques he utilises when expanding the sonic palette of an existing song. To register for the 12 special small group creative music workshops and exclusive one-on-one meetings with music industry professionals, head to the Face The Music 2014 Session pages at www.facethemusic. com.au. In other news you can use, Speaker TV are looking for one lucky artist (band, DJ, etc) who oozes the freshest hip hip/soul/funk flavours to kick off their sixth birthday celebrations and AA show at Melbourne Music Week on Sunday November 16. You’ll join a line-up featuring Allday, L-Fresh The Lion, Baro and The D.Y.E. Not only will you get a performance fee, you’ll walk away with a JBL Flip 2 Wireless Portable Speaker System. Enter by posting a link to your music at www.facebook.com/speakertv and by this Friday. And finally, the good folks at Yarra FReeZA are calling for expressions of interest for artists wishing to perform for this year’s Napier St Block Party on Thursday December 11. If you’ve never been before, it’s a bit of a street party featuring an artist’s market, film screenings, live art, DJs, free food, dance and tons of performances. If you’re a young, emerging act and want to get on the line up (and get paid for it), email a short bio and sample/link eliza.zanuso@ yarracity.vic.gov.au.

ALL AGES TIMETABLE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 • Tyers Arts Festival w/ Michael Frescura, Soul Survivors, Jerica Tang-Able, Josef Trethown, and Jackie V Music, Tyers Primary School, Walhalla Tyers Road, Tyers, 10am-3pm, Free, contact Hayley Franklin on 0427 208 871, AA. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11 • Movement Makers w/ for young arts practitioners working with communities to explore the impact of their work, with presentations, discussions, performances, and networking, Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray, 3 - 9pm, contact mary.quinsacara@ cohealth.org.au / 9362 8877, AA.

Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:00pm. $14.00.

• remembrance day concert - feat: various

artists Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 11:00am.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/BLUES/FOLK

$38.00.

• emilee south + rob muinos Retreat Hotel,

asian connection Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne

• irish sessions Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: dexter’s Cbd. 7:00pm. $15.00.

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Brunswick. 7:30pm.

• open mic Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

Thurs 6th @ 8.30 pm

WEEPING WILLOWS UKELELE CARNIVALE (Contemporary roots)

Friday 7th @ 9.30pm

THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER

GUY KABLE ACOUSTIC BLUES FROM 8.30PM

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER

SOLO SHOWS:

LILITH LANE JIMMY STEWART FROM 5PM SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER

HARVEY CARTEL DEADLY BLUES FROM 5PM

FOOD AT THE LABOUR

DOUGY & WESTON BBQ ON THE ROOF TOP EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY &SUNDAY ALL SUMMER LONG...

WARREN EARL BAND (Swing-a-billy guitar )

Saturday 8th @ 9.30 pm

BILL JACKSON & BAND (Americana-o-rama)

Sunday 9th @ 5.30pm

MERRI CREAK (Alt-country harmony)

@ 9.00 pm

MARTY KELLY & THE WEEKENDERS (Acoustic roots)

Tuesday 11th@ 8.00pm

Wed 5th November

‘Wine, Whiskey, Women’ 8pm: Lisa Spykers 9pm: Cynthia Catania (USA) Thurs 6th November

8pm: OPeN MiC NighT - POeTry, STOryTeLLiNg AND SONg Fri 7th November 6pm: Traditional irish Music Session with Dan Bourke & Friends

8.30pm: The

glorious

Sat 8th November

IRISH SESSION

9pm: Puggsley Buzzard

ALL GIGS ARE FREE

4pm: Amarillo 6.30pm: The Boltons

(Fancy fiddlin’)

EXCELLENT RESTAURANT AND BAR MEALS

LOMOND HOTEL 225 NICHOLSON STREET BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC 3057 9380 1752

Sun 9th November

Tues 11th November

8pm: Weekly Trivia The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street (directly opposite Queen Vic Market), Phone: 03 9348 9797. www.thedrunkenpoet.com.au

TUESDAYS

TRIVIA

@ 7pm - $6 CHILLI DOGS

Wednesday 5TH NOVEMBER

Open MIc @ 7pm - 2 fOr 1 meaLS

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Thursday 6TH NOVEMBER

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wItH pOStIe p & DJ BuICk @ 7pm - funk/SOuL/party JamS $1 Wings all night. Drink drinks, hear beats, win stuff.

Friday 7TH NOVEMBER

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E V E RY T H U RS D AY B U R G E R S P E C I A LS AND BANDS FROM 7PM for more info ask instore f a c e b o o k . c o m / t h e b e a s t b u rge r s i n s t a gr a m T H E B E A S T B U RGE R S - w w w . t h e b - e a s t . c o m P H 9 0 3 6 1 4 5 6 | 8 0 LYG O N ST B R U N S W I C K E A ST | T H E B - E A ST. CO M

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THE LOCAL TIME OUT with NUN OF THE TONGUE two phone calls just to be able to sit on that thing. Bureaucracy. What’s the last record you bought? O: Last record I bought myself was The Pink Tiles LP, it’s great. The last record I received as a gift was the Miami Vice soundtrack. B: The last one I bought was The Hussy’s EP from their gig with Nobunny. So fun.

Hey! We are Beat, who are you? O: I’m Oscar from Nun of the Tongue. B: I’m Becky from the band, also. Why “Nun of the Tongue”? O: There is no reason. B: The reasons are within you. You’re playing with a bunch of great bands at Public Bar, but we have to say we find your poster artwork super trippy, can you tell us about it? O: I like to make weird creatures with human faces. But sometimes when I’m searching “naked man legs” into Google images, I do question my life a bit. How long have you been playing together? B: Three years I think. What do Mrs Pots and a shopping centre teacup merry-go-round mean to you? B: Northcote Plaza is just a really cool place. It’s probably the best place in Melbourne. I think we just wanted to honour that, make a tribute to it. I don’t think I’m supposed to mention where it was filmed though, the mall management will be angry. O: I had to speak to four different people and take

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What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed? B: Ride around in teapots, obviously. We’ve discovered the secret. Which band would you most like to have a battle/showdown with? O: Pavement, only because it would be a chance to see them live and talk to Stephen Malkmus. We would get annihilated though. B: Is this like a physical battle? Because they’re old now. Then again, we’re lazy so maybe it evens out. You’re playing with Dad Jokes on Saturday November 8, what’s the best/worst dad joke you can tell us? O: Well they’re from New Zealand so I bet they have a good one: Ian: Who wants to hear a joke about ghosts? That’s the spirit. Matt: What do you do if a bird shits on your car? Don’t take her on another date. NUN OF THE TONGUE will be appearing at Public Bar on Saturday November 8 with Dad Jokes (NZ), 8 Bit Love and Bonnie Doom. Entry from 8.30pm, $5 at the door.

DESIGNER PROFILE:

ROY CHRISTOU (DANGERFIELD) Streetwear label Dangerfield have taken a step in a new direction with their Spring/ summer 14/15 collections. The offering is the first from Creative Director Roy Christou (formerly of Roy and Honor Among Thieves) and a sure sign of good things to come. A considered assembly of low key streetwear staples, the collection delivers high end fabrics and clean, modern lines. We swung by the Dangerfield office to check out the new collection and chat to Roy about Dangerfiled’s new direction. When you took over the menswear design at Dangerfield, what was your vision for the brand? To keep doing what I do and make Dangerfield designs slightly more directional and modern. Also to make sure the collections are easy to wear and versatile. How do you gain inspiration for your designs? I enjoy working on the shop floor, seeing who’s wearing what, seeing what guys like, getting feedback and applying that feedback to our designs.

When designing for guys, are there any key considerations you take into account? Traditionally, guys can be a lot more conservative. I’ve learnt to be quite liberal as guys are actually a lot more daring than we give them credit for. My design ethos is to just go with my gut. What are the key pieces in the summer range? Drop crotch cargos, prints – my favourite is the pineapple story (pictured), basic tees, polos, great jackets and the introduction of board shorts. We are also looking stocking Teva sandals which I think will be really big this summer. What kind of fabrics and prints do you use? I’ve made a real effort to source the highest quality fabrics such as cottons and cotton/linen blends. In terms of prints, we design all prints and graphics in-house so they are always 100% unique. SHOP.DANGERFIELD.COM.AU

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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

BEATS MUSIC FOLDED INTO iTUNES, AS DOWNLOAD SALES DROP

The global consumer swing to cheap streaming has meant a shift from more expensive downloads. Apple’s iTunes is an example. In 2013, its global revenues dipped 2.1%. This year it fell 13% - 14%. The Wall Street Journal claims Apple plans to rectify the problem by folding recently acquired Beats Music into iTunes in early 2015, as part of Apple’s move into music streaming. Record labels, worried streaming revenue may not match that of downloads, are pushing services to charge a monthly subscription and scrap free adsupported versions. American singles downloads income fell 11% and albums by 14%. But a 28% jump by streaming means it accounts now for near onethird of US digital sales of $2.2 billion in 2014’s first half. A Midia Research report in August found 30% of consumers are streaming. 23% of those used to buy more than an album a month but no longer do. 45% of downloaders now also stream. In 2013, global recorded music made US$15 billion.

MAJOR WIN FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM VENUES

THREE JOIN MUSIC VICTORIA BOARD

Venue owner Tim Northeast, booker and manager Justin Rudge and retired accountant Barry Williams were elected to the Music Victoria board. Nine names were nominated for the three positions. See beat.com. au for full report.

HELOISE DEPOSITS AT MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK

Melbourne singer songwriter Heloise won the Bank Of Melbourne’s Melbourne Music Bank competition with her song My Home judged the best song entered about the city of Melbourne. See beat.com.au for full report.

SOUNDWAVE STRIKES ‘CHEAP DEAL’ WITH VIRGIN

Soundwave’s AJ Maddah revealed the festival has struck a deal with Virgin Australia to provide cheap fares for its patrons to any of its 2015 shows in the four capital cities. The deals are available on Soundwave’s website.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBL. SIGNS LANCE FERGUSON

The coming into effect of the Building Amendment (Live Music) Regulations 2014 last week meant Melbourne live music venues 500msq or under, and no more than two storeys, are now exempt from building code expenses and red tape. The live biz battled for two years for this. See beat.com.au for full story.

Universal Music Publishing Australia signed songwriter, producer and performer Lance Ferguson to a global deal. Aside from fronting The Bamboos, the NZ-born Melbourne-based Ferguson is a broadcaster and DJ, releasing pop/electronica under his LANU guise. “Lance is incredibly talented and motivated,” Director of A&R Heath Johns observed.

UNLUCKY STIFFS: MUSICIANS DIE YOUNGER

HEAVY MUSIC WANTED FOR NEW TV SHOW

There’s a romantic notion rock stars tend to die at 27, citing Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Brian Jones. But a study by psychology and music professor Dianna Kenny of University of Sydney put a scholarly bent on this. She analysed the deaths of 12,665 predominantly male US musicians of all genres between 1950 and June this year. Result: their accidental death rates were five and 10 times greater than the general US population, while suicide rates were between two and seven times higher.

Sports entertainment company New Age Wrestling is launching a monthly show on TV with the pilot screening soon. It’s looking for unsigned or indie heavy and rock bands to submit music for the show and other events, and potential for live performances and cross promotions. More details, contact ds.e@live.com.au. More info www.facebook.com/dsenterprises.

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FACE THE MUSIC 2014

SPLENDOUR FORUM DEBATE

Two opposing team members go head-to-head here for a sample of the insight, madness and hilarity you can expect ahead of their Face the Music Splendour Forum Debate on the topic: “Will there ever be another Elvis?” (Dylan / Madonna / Nirvana / The Beatles / Michael Jackson / insert global trailblazing artist name here). Affirmative: Nic Warnock, musician, band manager and label owner Negative: Richard Moffat, tastemaker, venue and event booker 1. Does debating an issue for the sake of it give you an intellectual rush or do you only launch into polemics you feel passionate about? NW: I generally enjoy debating issues surrounding music and culture because it makes me challenge my own set of ideologies and helps me see that there’s not one cut-and-dried agenda of what’s pure or right. Saying that, I could debate anything just for the heck of it. RM: I always believe that anyone who needs to be ‘right’ is guaranteed to be slapped around by the world at some stage. Participation is everything, but you know that the clever people are always those listening and watching rather than those talking. 2. Do you win most arguments you engage in? BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 54

NW: Yes. RM: I hope not. It’s always best to play against those with more skill than you. 3. Are you able to concede victory if your opposition has a clearly better argument or will you fight ‘til the death? NW: If I’m losing, I will probably just make a mockery of the entire event and premise of the debate. This, paired with my trademark Beatles wig and space-gynecologist-orientated arguments, resulted in a win for my team last year. RM: I will fight all the way to the bar afterwards. 4. Do you think Elvis is really dead? NW: He was dead inside a long time before the coroner declared him deceased. He’s definitely more dead than Tupac. RM: Elvis is alive on my turntable. Debate MC Pinky Beecroft (Machine Gun Fellatio) weighs in too: 1. As the MC, what are you expecting from the affirmative and negative teams? Well, obviously I’m expecting them to be as affirmative and as negative as possible. I’ll be expecting eloquence and poetry, hilarity and insight. Something deeply personal perhaps. Or just a lot of swearing. 2. Do you think Elvis is really dead? Yes. I do. The debate will also feature Cherry Bomb author Jenny Valentish, music publicist Chrissie Vincent, writer/broadcaster Jess McGuire (ex3RRR) and music journalist Marcus Teague as part of Face the Music 2014 at The Arts Centre November 14-15. For the full story, head to beat.com.au.

reported $50 million. The agent told the Herald Sun a change of ownership would not affect its music venue The Prince Bandroom. The building’s residences, music venue and car park turn over $2.3 million a year.

LIFELINES

THINGS WE HEAR

• Which groovy music video director is stressing whether to take on a lucrative corporate client in case it blows his credibility? • Which singer is being slammed for borrowing the sound of her bestie on her new album? • Is former triple j breakfast host Tom Ballard joining 2DAY/FOX in 2015? • Is MIX to change its name to Kiis FM to slot in with its Sydney sister station? Will this come now that ex-Nova Dave Hughes and Kate Langbroek are reuniting to do Mix/Kiis’s drive slot, heading off at the pass Andy Lee and Hamish Blake’s return mid-2015 to Southern Cross Austereo on drive shift? • Just as we start to get over Robbie Williams livetweeting the birth of his second child, we get Stan Walker on Instagram explaining an accident when doing the haka for the other acts on SoulFest. “Was awesome until I ripped my pants going too hard, nek [sic] minute all hanging out and no undies.” In the meantime, a guy got up onstage at Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel during the Byron Bay Surf Festival and flashed his dick, just before headliners Bonjah went on. Bouncers threw him out, and a brawl ensued outside between his mates and security. Two people, one from each side, were knocked out cold. • Kanye West turned down $4.5 million to play nine shows in Vegas which would’ve made him highest paid music act ahead of Britney and Céline. • The Adelaide Film Festival auctioned a jar of Sia’s breath during a movie quiz. In the meantime, Sia was the one music act in BRW Australia’s Young Rich Australians under 40 list. She was at #96 with a fortune of $20 million. • Ballarat blues duo Horris Green won the Freeza Push Start Battle of the Bands regional final, and go to the grand final in Melbourne Saturday March 7. They were up against Macedon Ranges’ Jimmy and Paige, Paper Boat Armada (Bendigo), At Seas End (Mt. Alexander) and 10,000 Hours (Loddon). • Slipknot guitarist Jim Root denies claims by bassist Paul Gray’s widow they did nothing to help him. “Paul was our brother,” he said, adding they had interventions and gave time-off from tours. But Gray couldn’t fix himself. “You can’t keep putting somebody into treatment over and over and over again.” • Ed Sheeran “married” a dying 19 year old Scottish fan who has a brain tumor, who “proposed” to him backstage just before a Glasgow show. • Blink 182’s Tom DeLonge is co-writing a comic book. • While Shannon Noll copped flak for a “bogan” version of the Aussie anthem at a sporting event, Staind’s singer forgot the words to the US national anthem at the World Series. • Shimon Moore says he didn’t leave Sick Puppies to do other projects, as the other two members posted, but was sacked after tension from touring. • The Dragon Dreaming Music Festival near Yass drew 2,500 over four days. 94 of them were busted for drugs in the first two hours of a police operation.

STATE GOVT. TRANSFORMING COLLINGWOOD ARTS PRECINCT…

The State Government delivered $4 million to transform the Collingwood Contemporary Arts Precinct. Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria said the site of the former Collingwood Technical School, which houses Circus Oz and a Keith Haring mural, will be a home for arts organisations as well as public spaces for exhibitions and events, small creative enterprises and hospitality venues. The project will be delivered under a new model based on o/s models such as Artscape in Toronto. The site will be developed and managed by a new independent charitable organisation Contemporary Arts Precincts.

…AND COMMITS $1M TO MELBOURNE ARTS PRECINCT

The State Government will commit $1 million to realising the Melbourne Arts Precinct Blueprint (unveiled earlier this year) if re-elected. Treasurer Michael O’Brien and Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria announced it at the 30th Anniversary Dinner for Art Centre Melbourne. The $1 million includes a business case for capital works options and consultation to suss opportunities that support the revitalisation, O’Brien said. Victoria added the precinct builds on the Government’s commitment to the Victorian College of the Arts stables development project and inaugural SummerSalt Precinct Arts festival.

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Hospitalised: Aussie bluesman Peter D. Harper broke some ribs in a car accident in his new base of Detroit, forcing him and his band Harper to cancel Aussie dates including a set at the Wangarata Jazz & Blues Festival. Recovering: Bill Tharle, head booker at Nucleus and Dirty Pool Melbourne in the ‘80s, from open heart surgery following a heart attack. At one point, he represented the cream of Oz bands including Oils, Chisel, Angels and INXS. Sued: Miami’s Ultra Music Festival for $10 million by a security guard who was trampled on by gatecrashers at the March event. In Court: Erin John Vallance, who ran onstage during the Stones’ show at Adelaide Oval was fined $560 for disorderly behavior and banned from the venue for three months. He made it backstage dressed as a crew member and was tackled heavily by a security man as he sprinted to Mick Jagger. In Court: X Factor winner Johnny Ruffo lost his driver’s license for three months after being clocked doing his 93km/h in a 60 zone in his Audi S5. Arrested: Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight and comedian Katt Williams for allegedly stealing a paparazzi’s camera in Beverly Hills. Due to prior convictions Knight faces 30 years jail, William could be in for seven. In Court: U2’s Adam Clayton’s former PA, sentenced to seven years jail for stealing £2.2 million from him, lost a bid to appeal the conviction. Arrested: Johnny Cash’s son John Carter Cash for drunkenly stripping down to his undies after he missed a flight in Canada following a hunting trip. Died: US A&R exec Craig Aaronson, cancer. Signing Jimmy Eat World to Capitol in 1995, he joined Warner Bros Records then was Sire’s President. He signed My Chemical Romance, The Used, Avenged Sevenfold, Taking Back Sunday, Mastodon, Serj Tankian, and Against Me!. Died: Wayne Static (born Wayne Richard Wells) of defunct platinum selling Los Angeles metal band Static-X, 48, cause of death unknown. They last toured Australia in 2009.

NEW LABEL DEALS FOR SHOCK

Shock struck a distribution deal with two international labels. They are Memphis Industries (Paul Smith & Peter Brewis), Dutch Uncles, Menace Beach, Slug) and Holy Roar Records (More Than Life, currently touring Oz.)

WHEN THE SUN SETS OVER CARLTON …

Appropriately enough, the two-CD set of Melbourne’s ‘70s underground scene (When The Sun Sets Over) Carlton will be launched in Lygon Street. At Jimmy Watson’s Wine Bar, on Tuesday November 11, at 6 pm by Readings Books & Warner Music. A Q&A chaired by RRR’s Jon Von Goes will feature Bob Starkie (Skyhooks), Jane Clifton (Stilleto), John Topper (Pelaco Bros, Autodrifters), John Power (Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons) and Chris Worrall (Pelaco Bros, Bleeding Hearts, The Dots).

1200 TECHNIQUES END HIATUS

After a 10 year break, Melbourne hip hop pioneers 1200 Techniques – N’fa, DJ Peril and Kemstar – return with an EP Time Has Come in January. The title track is a free stream from Soundcloud from Friday November 14. The EP continues their DIY ethic, mixed and produced in Peril’s bedroom and with a crowd-funding campaign at www.pledgemusic.com/ projects/timehascome. They play Howler in Brunswick on Friday Dec 12 as part of Rubber Records’ 25th anniversary.