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LOST LANDS FESTIVAL UNVEILS DEBUT LINEUP Lost Lands is a new festival set to take over this year’s Melbourne Cup weekend when it brings together music, art, theatre, thinking, comedy and camping experiences for all ages. Making a splash with its debut lineup, the festival is sure to excite with the slew of big names and quality artists. On the bill are the likes of Mariachi El Bronx, The Waifs, Ozomatli, Missy Higgins, CW Stoneking, Architecture in Helsinki, The Grates, The Bamboos with Tim Rogers, Harts, Tash Sultana, Olympia, Ali Barter, The Little Stevies, Pounded By The Surf and The Royal Jellies. With a vision to inspire big hearts and bright minds, the festival’s literacy area will host readings and discussion topics for both adults and children. The comprehensive workshop offering will encourage newfound skills and passions in song writing, cooking, yoga, circus play and more. Camping, bushwalks, bike riding and visits to the nearby Werribee Zoo will get festival-goers into the great outdoors. Lost Lands Festival will go down from Friday October 28 until Sunday October 30 at The Werribee Mansion. Two and three day tickets are available via the official website.
After a resoundingly successful show in 2015, the Melbourne Guitar Show will return to the Caulfield Racecourse in August, with full details to be released soon. Musicians and fans alike will flock to the event, which is tipped to be even bigger than the 2015 incarnation that saw over 5,000 people through the door. The floor plan has been extended to accommodate more performers, more fans and an acoustic only level, for those who prefer the quieter side of all things six-string. With acts like Jeff Lang, Geoff Achinson and Lloyd Spiegel playing last year it will be hard to top, but there is reason to get excited according to the Australian Music Association. There’s a groundswell of industrial excitement surrounding the event, with plans in the works to bring some major acts down under to play at the show. They will also pull from the local talent pool for performances, and will profile more of the artists who play. It all goes down from Friday August 5 to Sunday August 7 at Caulfield Racecourse. Check out the Melbourne Guitar Show website for more details.
SAVAGES DOUBLE PASS AND ALBUM When Savages announced they were coming to Melbourne on Sunday June 19, tickets sold out like the hottest of hot cakes. Because they’re nice, they’ve since added another show for Monday June 20 at The Corner Hotel – which let’s be honest, will probably sell out too. If you haven’t got the cash, Beat has got you sorted with a few double passes to give away. Plus, you’ll snag yourself a free copy of Adore Life to boot. What are you waiting for? Go to beat.com.au/ freeshit to be in the running.
MANE EP LAUNCH DOUBLE PASS Mane is breezing into Melbourne on Sunday July 24, as part of the mini-tour showcasing her new EP, House of Horror. The Adelaide based, independent songstress – aka Paige Renee Court – skilfully blends pop and blues with smoky vocal stylings. Beat has some double passes up for grabs to the upcoming show at Whole Lotta Love. You’ve gotta be in it to win it, so head on over to beat.com.au/freeshit
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GLEN HANSARD TO TOUR AUSTRALIA Global singer/songwriter phenomena Glen Hansard is heading to Melbourne this October as part of his Didn’t He Ramble tour. Hansard’s live shows are widely renowned for their transformative qualities, where audiences bear witness to the master songwriter revealing his soul through his enthralling songs. Hansard is certainly no stranger to Australian audiences. Born in a less than salubrious suburb of Dublin, Hansard’s early passion for music spilled out into the streets when he quit school at 13 to live the life of the busker – a life which was captured in the hit film, Once. The Broadway adaptation, Once, The Musical, has won eight Tony Awards and an Olivieraward. Now, he’s heading to Australia with a wealth of music behind him and his exceptional nine-piece band, which features piano, a brass section and a string section. He’ll perform at The Palais on Wednesday October 26. Tickets are available from www. palaistheatre.net.au.
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ALEX LAHEY ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE LAUNCH After bursting onto the scene earlier this year, powerhouse Alex Lahey is back with a new cut of music and a launch show to match. Produced by Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy, Ali Barter) Let’s Go Out is the second slice to be taken from her debut EP, due out later this year. Alex Lahey will play a launch show for her new single at Penny Black, Brunswick on Friday July 1. Tickets via the venue.
Seven-piece soul/pop group Beautiful Beasts are playing one monster of a show on Sunday June 12 at the Grace Darling Hotel. The larger than life outfit are launching not one, but two singles and they’ll be hitting the road to celebrate. If a double single launch isn’t enough bang for your buck, Beat has got a bunch of free double passes to sweeten the deal. You know the drill, hit up beat.com.au/free for your chance to win.
SHANNON NOLL IS HEADLINING AN OKTOBERFEST PARTY IN ST KILDA VERA BLUE ANNOUNCES MORE SHOWS
Less than a day after wrapping up her sold out headline tour, Vera Blue announced a new run of national shows covering capital cities and regional towns, beginning in August. Before kicking off her run of headline dates, Vera will support Broods around the country. Vera Blue will play Howler on Friday September 2. Tickets on sale now. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 10
Bloody hell. The man, the myth, the 2003 reality TV show runner-up, Shannon Noll is headlining an Oktoberfest party. Nollsy will be leading the beer-soaked festivities at Oktoberfest in St Kilda. Plus, the man himself will be doing a meet and greet too. Topping off the entertainment will be John Course & Spacey Space alongside a free silent disco, amusements, food trucks, games and activities, live performers and more. Strewth. Grab your Lederhosen, get your Noll Patrol together and hit Oktoberfest St Kilda on Saturday October 15. HOT TALK
A DAY ON THE GREEN PRESENT AUSSIE ROCK ROYALTY IN NEW TOUR A Day On The Green have unveiled a killer lineup for their latest instalment, dipping into the pool of Aussie rock royalty to take to the stage in a national winery tour. Getting in on the festivities are You Am I, Something For Kate and Spiderbait in a co-headline jaunt, complemented by Jebediah and The Meanies. As triple headliners, all hold a revered place in Australian rock culture with a slew of seminal albums under their belts. Of course, Jebediah and The Meanies are no strangers to national and international success themselves – rounding out an already stellar lineup. It all goes down at Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong on Saturday November 12 and Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley on Sunday, November 13. Tickets go on sale Tuesday June 14 through the event’s official website.
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Brewtality Festival is set to return again in 2016, hosting their multi-venue celebration of all things metal, rock and beer. Following last year’s success, Brewtality will again head to The Tote and the Bendigo Hotel, bringing a host of Australian rock and metal bands along for the ride. Joining the Melbourne celebration will be Toe To Toe, Dreadnaught, Orpheus Omega, Heaven The Axe, Southeast Desert Metal, Darker Half, Suiciety, Seedy Jeezus, Frankenbok, Daemon Pyre, The Devil Rides Out, and Decimatus, with many more to be announced. Brewtality will kick off Saturday August 6 at The Tote and the Bendigo Hotel. Tickets through Desert Highways.
To celebrate the first taste of new music from their fifth studio album, Dappled Cities will be performing a one night only Melbourne show. Off the back of two ARIA nominations and high triple j rotation, the celebrated indie rock outfit have announced their brand new single That Sound from their forthcoming album. Taking cues from the likes of Bowie and Spoon, the tune melds ‘70s inspired pop with modern day rock. Dappled Cities will play the Northcote Social Club Friday July 15.
GOLDEN VESSEL TAKES OVER YAH YAH’S Rising Brisbane producer Golden Vessel has impressed and inspired with his latest singles Never Know and Do You Think About Me. To support the news of his upcoming debut EP, he’s announced he’ll be stopping by Melbourne for a one-off show. Before Sleep will be released on Tuesday June 21 and contains six stunning examples of Max Byrne’s sophisticated electronic sound – a collection of work he has spent many hours meticulously refining until he was entirely satisfied with every element that can be heard. The EP features appearances from some of his closest muso friends, with Gold Coast brother/sister duo Lastings and Tom Eggert of Brisbane’s MTNS also featuring on the release. It’s going to be something golden when Byrne hits Yah Yah’s on Friday July 8 BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 12
Everyone’s favourite ‘80s movie protagonist is heading to Melbourne for an intimate show. Known for her iconic appearances in The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, Ringwald is also an acclaimed jazz singer. At the age of three, Ringwald was performing with her pianist father, Bob Ringwald. But with all the synth and power chords that came with growing up in the '80s, Ringwald felt no one would be interested in her music, instead focusing on her acting career while continuing to perform with her father. Catch her at Bird’s Basement from Friday June 10, Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12. Tickets are available via the Bird’s Basement website.
THE SPOTTED MALLARD CELEBRATE T. REX IN TRIBUTE Paying tribute to the pioneers of the glam rock movement of the ‘70s, Melbourne is set to host a huge night celebrating the UK’s T. Rex and all things glam rock. Fronted by music icon Marc Bolan, T. Rex are recognised as being the heroes of the genre for their classic hits including Bang A Gong and I Love To Boogie – their leaps of creative faith ultimately giving birth to a genre. Melbourne fuzz-rock band Pretty City, who have always had an appreciation for the work of T. Rex, will front the night, while DJ Mermaid and Heels on Decks are also set to feature. The Bang A Gong T. Rex Tribute Show will go down at The Spotted Mallard on Saturday June 11. Entry is free, and glitter and sparkles are a must.
TECH N9NE IS COMING Aaron Dontez Yates – AKA Tech N9ne – will return to Melbourne off the back of a sold out 2015 tour. Making himself a house hold name in the ‘90s thanks to his innovative rapping style and breakneck speed, the hip hop maverick has had his successful career complemented with music featured in film, television and video games. Catch Tech N9ne at The Prince Bandroom on Monday November 7 and Tuesday November 8. Tickets via Metropolis Touring.
CHRIS CAVILL AND THE PROSPECTORS WILL HIT THE TOFF Continuing with his triumphant return to the music scene, Chris Cavill is set to release his second body of work in a year this month, and will back it up with a national tour. Musically inspired by the likes of Neil Young, Tom Petty and Led Zeppelin, the All The You Got EP offers everything from dirty blues anthems, punchy ballads and some crowd-favourite covers. It comes after his 2015 full length album, Know Your Destiny reinvigorated his status as an old favourite, after a lengthy break from making music. Chris and his band The Prospectors will take the All That You Got release along the east coast, hitting up Melbourne’s Toff in Town on Saturday July 23. Grab your tickets via the venue.
MATT GRESHAM ANNOUNCES SHEBEEN SHOW Sydney based singer/songwriter Matt Gresham will hit up Melbourne in July as part of his debut headline tour. Fresh from supporting Vera Blue on her sold out tour during May, Matt Gresham is set to bring his signature sound to intimate venues around the country for his Ghost tour. He’ll play Melbourne’s Shebeen Bandroom on Saturday July 9. Tickets are on sale now.
RENE LAVICE HEADS DOWN UNDER Best known for his collaboration with The Prodigy, Rene LaVice is about to embark on his own Australian tour. Rene LaVice is a DJ, filmmaker and a well recognised drum and bass producer in the North American scene. Born and bred in Toronto, he made his drum and bass debut on Stride Recordings in 2009, although it was his second LP Play With Fire on the Ram Records imprint that secured his reputation on the musical ranks of his field. Rene LaVice will be hitting it off at Grumpy’s in Melbourne on Sunday June 19.
GIOVANNI SOLLIMA RETURNS Peripatetic Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima is coming back to Melbourne for the first time since 2014, and will once again be leading the Australian Chamber Orchestra for two special shows. Titled Seqeunza Italiana, the showcase is going to be a mystic journey through 500 years of Italian music-making, featuring Sollima’s trademark flamboyance which can see him parade across the stage, a leftover from days of practice “when he’d fancy a cup of coffee or had to answer the doorbell and didn’t want to stop playing”. Sollima has a voracious musical appetite and thrives on a wide-ranging and ever-changing diet – he composes for electric and acoustic instruments, and has written music for film directors and choreographers including Peter Greenaway, Wim Wenders and Karole Armitage. Giovanni Sollima will take charge of the ACO at Hamer Hall on Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4. Tickets are available via the Arts Centre Melbourne website. HOT TALK
BRAND NEW UP THE GUTS TOUR DEBUTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Thanks to Aeroplane Agency, folks Australia-wide will be treated to a huge run of tour dates from some seriously fierce and diverse rock’n’roll outfits. ScotDrakula, Ali E, Scott and Charlene’s Wedding, Jack, Jo & friends and Ben Wright Smith have all signed on for a huge 15 shows over 18 days, travelling from Hobart to Darwin and all that’s in between. The Up The Guts tour kicks off on Friday July 22, with the Melbourne show slated for Monday July 25 at The Gasometer. Grab your tickets for this cross country desert adventure via the Up The Guts official website.
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RUSSELL MORRIS, KAV TEMPERLEY, JACK JONES AND JON ALLEN TEAM UP FOR BEATLES TRIBUTE Two of The Beatles’ most iconic albums will be performed back to back, track by track and live on stage this August. Beatles Back2Back will take on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road, with the albums performed in their entirety, in original song order. Russell Morris, Kav Temperley, Jack Jones and Jon Allen will be joined by a 15-piece band featuring horns, strings and an array of Indian instruments, providing the diverse instrumentations and style of songs like George Harrison’s Within You Without You. The show has been arranged by the same musical production team that produced The White Album Concert, Rubber Soul Revolver and, more recently, All You Need is Love. Beatles Back2Back will come to Plenary Theatre on Saturday August 20. Tickets are on sale through The Beatles Live.
LA-based Australian multi-talent George Maple has confirmed her highly-anticipated return to our shores this July. Known for her impressive live performances and her powerful vocal stylings, Maple has recently performed at series of festivals including the likes of Coachella, O’lympia Paris and Groovin’ The Moo. Her latest single Sticks And Horses – featuring Goldlink – has gathered 600,000 streams on Spotify to date. A number of special guests have yet to be confirmed, but will be revealed soon. Catch her at The Corner Hotel on Wednesday July 13. Tickets now available via GeorgeMapleTour.com.
SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE SINGLE LAUNCH
THE DELTA RIGGS SET TO PARTY Melbourne-based party animals The Delta Riggs are gearing up for a series of intimate gatherings – and they’re bringing their pals The Pretty Littles & I Oh You DJs with them. They’ll be bringing the fun-lovin’ energy they’re notorious for with a handful of dates around the country. The announcement comes straight off the back of their latest release, the new single Surgery of Love – the first since the release of last year’s Dipz from the Zong EP. Find them at Howler on Saturday June 25. Tickets are already selling fast – get in now via Moshtix to avoid disappointment.
Rockers Sienna Wild are ready to tear the roof off Yah Yah’s as they launch their new single. Their new track My Parade pays tribute to the golden days of Aussie rock. Their single launch seems them match-fit, hot on the heels of a residency at Cherry Bar. It all goes down at Yah Yah’s on Saturday July 2.
APE DRUMS IS RETURNING TO MELBOURNE Texan dancehall juggernaut Ape Drums is set to bring his signature rhythm to Australia in August, and will stop by Melbourne as part of the tour. Having been DJing and producing since the age of 15, Ape Drums stepped up the intensity with the recent release of his debut EP, Go Crazy. The EP saw him work with such names as Major Lazer, Skrillex and DJ Snake and cement his place in the scene as a progressive dancehall heavyweight. Melbourne can look forward to catching Ape Drums on Thursday August 4 at La Di Da.
THE VOLCANICS TO PLAY OLDIE To complement their upcoming gig with Radio Birdman later this week, Perth’s rock’n’roll powerhouses The Volcanics are gearing up to play a huge album launch on Friday June 10 at The Old Bar, off the back of their latest record, Transmissions. Joining them on the night will be guests The Quarters, Brat Farrar and The FckUps. This’ll be a huge affair. Tickets are available on the door.
SARAH MCLEOD ALONE & UNPLUGGED AT BENNETT’S LANE The iconic Sarah McLeod is heading around Australia on her latest tour, Alone & Unplugged. Rising to prominence in the ‘90s as lead of the legendary Aussie rock outfit The Superjesus, McLeod shall be performing acoustic renditions from her extensive repertoire in a series of personal shows. Fans will also be able to nab their own copy of the recently recorded Alive & Unplugged album, which are exclusively available from the upcoming gig. Avoid missing the opportunity to capture both a rare moment and record – it all kicks off at Bennett’s Lane on Saturday July 30, in both a matinee and evening show.
DENIS CARNAHAN’S RUGBY LEAGUE MUSICAL COMES TO MELBOURNE Singer and satirist Denis Carnahan will showcase a live and interactive musical video, cabaret burlesque with a combination of original songs and classic rock parodies. Carnahan cemented his reputation through his viral hit State of Origin song That’s in Queensland, and he’s also written other songs for ABC Grandstand, The Footy Show, Fox Sports, Triple M’s Grill Team and Fire-Up! on FBi. Now he presents Rugby League The Musical, which is filled with intriguing characters, villains, melodrama, betrayals, farce, controversies and pantomime. Carnahan will be performing two shows on Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20 at the The Comic’s Lounge. Tickets via the Comic’s Lounge website.
BLEACHED ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR Los Angeles punk rockers Bleached are on their way down under to unearth some mayhem. Born from the ashes of the DIY-styled Mika Miko, sisters Jennifer and Jessie Clavin have honed their craft together with bassist Micayla Grace over the years and their rough, raw talent have garnered Bleached recognition and fame among the West Coast musical circles. Their latest album, Welcome To Worms, was released on Friday April 1, and their live show is sure to pack an energetic punch. Bleached will be at the Northcote Social Club on Saturday October 1. Tickets can be found on the Northcote Social Club’s website. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 14
CITY CALM DOWN Melbourne’s own City Calm Down are heading out for their largest capital city shows to date off the back of a national tour. It comes as their latest single Border On Control is slowly taking over the airwaves, alongside enjoying a set at Liverpool Sound City and selling out London headline shows. The four-piece’s previous album tour saw thousands of tickets snapped up across 10 sold out dates, with their upcoming tour projected to do the same. It all goes down at 170 Russell on Friday September 30. HOT TALK
TEETH & TONGUE SET TO RETURN TO THE STAGE Teeth & Tongue are set to release a new album this September, and have locked in a rare show to celebrate. Their new record follows up from 2014’s acclaimed Grids, and is propelled by the lead single Dianne. Teeth & Tongue, the music project of Jess Cornelius, has evolved into a five-piece live band using sampled drums and live guitars. Catch them at Northcote Social Club on Friday July 1.
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Various Venues June 8 – June 12 YELLOWJACKETS Bird’s Basement June 8, 9 BLANCK MASS The Curtin June 9 MOLLY RINGWALD Bird’s Basement June 10, 11, 12 DIESEL Chelsea Heights Hotel June 10, Shoppingtown Hotel June 11 and York on Lilydale June 12 KLUE Old Mates June 10 FATIMA AL QADIRI Howler June 10 KITE MACHINE The Penny Black June 10 SPIT SYNDICATE Shebeen June 10 TIM WHEATLEY Grace Darling June 10 CULTURE CLUB Rod Laver Arena June 10 DITA VON TEESE The Forum June 10, 11 NATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL Portarlington June 10 – 13 T. REX IN TRIBUTE The Spotted Mallard June 11 REAL SONGWRITERS OF MELBOURNE The Wesley Anne June 11 RIFF RAIDERS: CHEAP TRICK’S AT BUDOKAN The Flying Saucer Club June 11 PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY Yah Yah’s June 11 JOSH RENNIE-HYNES The Yarra Hotel June 11 PRIMAL FEAR The Northcote Social Club June 11 DIGITALISM Platform One, June 11 DMA’S The Corner June 11, 12, 13 LABEL OF LOVE: Remote Control Records featuring Lost Animal, Teeth & Tongue, Dorsal Fins and more Shadow Electric, June 12 HOSPITALITY Brown Alley, June 12 STANTON WARRIORS RMH The Venue June 13 ZHU The Forum June 13 MELBOURNE CABARET FESTIVAL Chapel off Chapel, June 14 - June 26 BIG COUNTRY The Corner June 15 GABRIELLA COHEN Northcote Social Club June 17 ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTEL FEVER The Tote June 17 THE SMITH STREET BAND Max Watt’s June 16,17,18 AVENUE RECORDS LAUNCH PARTY Ukrainian Hall June 18 BJORN AGAIN The Palms at Crown June 18 SUPERNAUT Ding Dong Lounge June 18 HALYCON DRIVE Shadow Electric June 18 ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER The Toff June 18 FROM OSLO Cherry Bar June 18 WE LOST THE SEA Old Bar June 18 OLYMPIA Northcote Social Club June 18, 19 STEEL PANTHER Festival Hall June 18 LABEL OF LOVE: Farmer & The Owl Records featuring Bec Sandridge, The Pinheads, Tees and more Shadow Electric, June 19 RENE LAVICE Grumpy’s June 19 SAVAGES Corner Hotel June 19, 20 BRANDY Hamer Hall June 21 ANTHONY ALBANESE Corner Hotel June 22 CHRIS CAVILL & THE PROSPECTORS Toff in Town July 23 SAM BRITTAIN Toff In Town June 23 SWERVEDRIVER Corner Hotel June 23 LABEL OF LOVE: Bedroom Suck Records featuring Totally Mild, Terrible Truths and more Shadow Electric, June 24 DISCOVERY: DAFT PUNK TRIBUTE SHOW The Prince Bandroom June 24 THE PAPER KITES The Athenaeum Theatre June 24 THE DELTA RIGGS Howler June 25 ROCK N’ A HARD PLACE feat. The Casanovas The Tote June 25 TRACY MCNEIL & THE GOODLIFE Bella Union June 25 THE BENNIES Max Watt’s June 24, Pelly Bar, Frankston June 25 URBAN SPREAD Chelsea Heights Hotel June 24, Village Green Hotel June 25 THE LIVING END The Forum June 24 THE JUNGLE GIANTS 170 Russell June 24 BONJAH Corner Hotel June 24 LABEL OF LOVE: Deaf Ambitions and Spunk Records featuring The Ocean Party, Machine Translations and more Shadow Electric, June 25 THE RUBENS Margaret Court Arena June 25 LABEL OF LOVE: Untzz Records featuring Arthur Miles, Mic Mills, Babicka and more Shadow Electric, June 26 ASH GRUNWALD The Tote June 30 KARNIVOOL The Croxton June 30 LEAPS AND BOUNDS FESTIVAL various venues July 1-17 ALEX LAHEY Penny Black July 1 TEETH & TONGUE Northcote Social Club July 1 BANOFFEE Roxanne Parlour July 1 LURCH & CHIEF The Corner Hotel July 1 DRO CAREY Roxanne Parlour July 1 SIMONA CASTRICUM Hugs & Kisses July 1 PITT THE ELDER Bendigo Hotel July 1 SIENNA WILD Yah Yah’s on Saturday July 2 BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 16
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LABEL OF LOVE: REMOTE CONTROL RECORDS
So winter has finally kicked in and it kinda blows. Luckily the Label of Love showcase is in full swing, coaxing you out into the elements from the confines of your pillow fort. Remote Control Records are not only stepping up for their part in the series, but they’re also celebrating their 15th birthday. Lost Animal, Teeth & Tongue, Dorsal Fins and more will be taking over the Shadow Electric from 2pm onwards. There’s also going to be DJ sets from Pearls, The Murlocs and a bunch of other special guests to fill the gaps. Rug up and get yourself down to the Shadow Electric on Sunday June 12.
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There’s something pretty special about people who appear on The Voice and don’t get washed down the drain of bland, commercial pop. While Thando first got attention via the show, it’s her edgy take on R&B combined with electronic ingredients that have seen her stand up all on her own. Thando is releasing her EP Digital Love Letters at The Evelyn on Friday June 10. Keep real talent away from reality TV, and go show your support.
Benjamin John Power has been to Australia in the past as part of electronic noise duo Fuck Buttons. Now under the moniker Blanck Mass, Powers is playing a limited run of dates for his first solo excursion to our shores. Some of his new album Dumb Flesh was recorded in a windowless room, which in a way encapsulates the dynamic assault on the senses Blanck Mass accomplishes. Catch Blanck Mass at The John Curtin on Thursday June 9.
CRYPTOPSY Northcote Social Club September 3 BIGSOUND Fortitude Valley, September 7 – 9 POISON CITY WEEKENDER Various venues, September 9 – 11 JOHN OO FLEMING RMH The Venue September 9 MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK Prince Bandroom September 9 SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX The Palais September 11 FOY VANCE Corner Hotel September 12 SKEPTA 170 Russell September 14 HENRY ROLLINS Arts Centre’s State Theatre September 19, 20 APOCALYPTICA 170 Russell September 19 METHOD MAN & REDMAN Trak Lounge September 20 DENI UTE MUSTER Conargo Rd, Deniliquin September 30 - October 1 CITY CALM DOWN 170 Russell September 30 BLEACHED Northcote Social Club October 1 JOE BONAMASSA The Palais Theatre October 5 ENSLAVED Prince Bandroom October 6 PUP The Reverence October 6 THE ARISTOCRATS Bendigo Hotel October 6 MAYDAY PARADE Arrow on Swanston October 8, 170 Russell October 9 ELLIE GOULDING Rod Laver Arena October 8 FRNKIERO ANDTHE PATIENCE The Corner October 11 LACUNA COIL Max Watt’s October 13 QUEENSRYCHE Prince Bandroom October 14 OKTOBERFEST FEATURING SHANNON NOLL St Kilda October 15 TIKI TAANE The Evelyn October 16 HOT CHOCOLATE AND THE REAL THING Palais Theatre October 22
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE 170 Russell October 25 GLEN HANSARD The Palais October 26 LOST LANDS FESTIVAL The Werribee Mansion October 28 - 30 STEVEN WILSON 170 Russell October 28 THE VENGABOYS 170 Russell October 30 SLIPKNOT Rod Laver Arena October 31 BAD MANNERS Corner Hotel November 3 MSO - INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Arts Centre November 4, 5 TECH N9NE The Prince Bandroom November 7, 8 DEFTONES Festival Hall November 11 DESTROYER 666 Max Watts November 11 A DAY ON THE GREEN Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong November 12, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley November 13 DISTURBED Margaret Court Arena November 18 DYLAN JOEL Prince Bandroom November 18 EARTHCORE Pyalong November 24 – 28 JIMMY BARNES Werribee Park November 27 RAISED FIST Max Watt’s December 3 THE USED 170 Russell December 5, 6 COLDPLAY Etihad Stadium December 9 FLUME Sidney Myer Music Bowl December 15
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THE TEMPER TRAP PRINCELY THIEVES BY AUGUSTUS WELBY
Authenticity is an ambiguous concept. In a
similar manner to art and poetry, literature and
a legendary basketball player, the exact criterion isn’t clear, but everyone’s got their own ideas
about what qualifies as authentic. Regardless of
its nebulous definition, authenticity has long been seen as an essential ingredient in the constitution of a great rock band. Accordingly, you’ll often
hear self-styled purists pontificating about how, for rock music to be truly authentic, it must be
autonomously created – straight from the heart, with no ulterior motives. The Temper Trap are back with their third LP Thick As Thieves. A lengthy cast of co-writers and producers assisted the Melbourne four-piece in the creation of this record. There’s some big names too, such as Malay (co-writer and producer on Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange) and Justin Parker (best known for his work with Lana Del Rey, as well as Ellie Goulding and Darren Hayes). When it comes to songwriting, the whatever works ideology seems rather apt – if a band sits down with a co-writer and a good song comes out, then it’s still a good song. However, within the realm of rock music, it’s safe to say not everyone shares this view. The Temper Trap knew they might face criticism for collaborating with a number of writers on Thick As Thieves. But that wasn’t enough to stop them grabbing what seemed like an invaluable opportunity. “At the end of the day, [if ] we have an awesome song then everybody wins, really,” says frontman Dougy Mandagi. “Plus, we’ve done two records exactly the same way where it’s been very insular and it’s just us working together. Sometimes you’ve just got to change things up just to keep things interesting.” “I think if you’re honest about it, bands that people think probably write their own stuff – it’s pretty interesting how many bands are doing that, but probably wouldn’t say,” says guitarist Joseph Greer. “Definitely at first I was concerned about that. I was like, ‘How are we going to approach it?’ And we decided that you BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 18
just be honest about it. It’s been a great step for us and it’s made us better as songwriters and opened up a new world to us.” Strict notions about what constitutes artistic legitimacy can often be unnecessarily restrictive. Look at Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, for instance. Although he’s responsible for the concepts and designs, a lot of the time Weiwei isn’t present for the construction of his artworks. But does that limit their potency? The Chinese government certainly don’t think so. Along with Malay and Parker, The Temper Trap teamed up with Ben Allen (Bombay Bicycle Club, Animal Collective, Cee Lo Green), Pascal Gabriel (Ladyhawke, Kylie Minogue, Dido), Damian Taylor (Bjork, the Prodigy, and the Killers) and Rich Cooper (Tom Odell, Josef Salvat). The majority of Thick As Thieves was conceived in London, but recording sessions happened everywhere from Melbourne and Byron Bay to Montreal. Throughout the various expeditions, The Temper Trap were still calling the shots. “It’s not like we got these writers to write for us and then just send us music,” Mandagi says. “It’s been a collaboration. And to be completely honest, in most cases it’s really been just some guy on a laptop basically doing what I tell them to.” After ten years as a band, and with two full-length releases behind them, the involvement of outside personnel was effective in shining a light on the B E AT.C O M . A U
strengths and weaknesses of the band’s songwriting habits and luring them into unknown territory. “You go down avenues that you normally wouldn’t go down,” Mandagi says. “You reflect on things differently. It’s awesome to spark your imagination. If there’s any blockage or anything, [you see] ‘Oh actually I can go down that route.’” “You know how with Radiohead, Nigel Godrich’s been their collaborator and someone that works on the albums with them?” Greer says. “I can imagine when they’re working on an album he would be quite influential on the way things are turning out and how they’re sounding. Just having someone else in the room sometimes, a different ear that you can play things to, that kind of collaboration is refreshing.” Radiohead have worked with closely with Godrich for the past two decades. A similar relationship exists between The Flaming Lips and producer Dave Fridmann, while the most famous example of this kind of artist/producer unity is The Beatles’ careerlong relationship with George Martin. At this stage, The Temper Trap see more advantages in moving around. “The opportunities arose and we capitalised on them,” Mandagi says. “Malay was a collaborator that I definitely did entertain the thought of, ‘Oh maybe he could be like a Nigel Godrich type of person where we’d do multiple albums with him.’ The thought has crossed my mind, but no one has really jumped out at us enough to go, ‘That guy’s the unofficial fifth member.’” For better or worse, much of The Temper Trap’s existence has been tinctured by the success of their 2008 single Sweet Disposition. When it was reissued in 2009 it became an international hit, reaching the UK top ten and catalysing the platinum sales success of their debut album Conditions. In the aftermath, The Temper Trap became festival headliners, sold out arenas and picked up multiple ARIA awards. It was infeasible to think their second album, 2012’s The Temper Trap, would match this level of success, but the fact that it didn’t still seemed like a failure for the band. However, with another four years’ distance from Sweet Disposition, they were able to reclaim some freedom during the making of Thick As Thieves. “This is almost like starting over again to a certain extent,” Mandagi says. “There’s less expectation,” says Greer, “and less [people saying], ‘You have to follow up that album.’ Everything just feels really positive and it
feels like a new start.” Though, even if the shadow of Sweet Disposition has receded somewhat, the band were still focused on making music that’d appeal to the masses. “I think if we were left to our own devices – just four guys making music with no outside pressure or no external voices – then we probably wouldn’t have thought about it as much,” Mandagi says. “We make pop music anyways, but obviously there’s labels and people that have invested money into this. At the end of the day they need to have a say as well. It’s not that we weren’t thinking about songs in that way, but it becomes just as much about managing that. It really sucks if you go into writing with that in mind. It really kills your buzz creatively and you tend to just work within really tight parameters. But at the same time, we’re not going to make some avant-garde, crazy arthouse music. You just have to manage expectations while still fulfilling our own creative instincts and desires. “Before the debut album I had no idea what pop music looked like. After working with all these producers [on Conditions] then I learned about the structure of a pop song and stuff. So it’s hard to undo that, because I know that now. So intuitively when I’m writing I tend to do verse/ chorus/verse/chorus/bridge. There are no rules, you don’t have to write like that, but pop music traditionally is written like that. We instinctually do it. It’s not like we sit down and go, ‘OK guys let’s write something [that’s going to be a hit].’ ” The issue of authenticity seems less significant than producing something you can proudly stand behind. Aside from these insular concerns, seeing many of their peers, including Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Tame Impala, achieve crossover success in recent years has been a major creative stimulant for The Temper Trap. “I definitely hear bands and feel excited, like ‘I want to be [doing that],’” Greer says. “It makes me hungry to be doing that as well. Hearing Tame Impala’s last album, I feel like they’ve just smashed it. We’d love to be in that position, so it makes you hungry to try and do it – to try and get there. You want to be part of the world of music and get as many people to listen to you as possible and keep doing what you love.” Thick As Thieves by THE TEMPER TRAP is out on Friday June 10 via Liberation Music.
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This Week: With James Di Fabrizio. Do you have news, thoughts or a fantastic minestrone recipe? Email james@beat.com.au.
Australian born dancer and artist Melanie Jame Wolf will present a deeply personal and intimate interpretive dance piece with her new work, Mira Fuchs. Exploring sexuality, gender, performance, intimacy, dance-as-labour and voyeurism Mira Fuchs is a moving, seductive and unflinchingly personal memoir of the eight years that Wolf spent as a stripper in a gentleman’s club. Working under her moniker, Savage Amusement, Wolf lives and works between Melbourne and Berlin and has previously worked with Triage Live Art Collective, a company that creates complex and audience-interactive performances, on works including Hotel Obsecura (2016) and An Appointment with J Dark (2012, Green Room nomination). The performance has been garnering great reviews so far, and is running at the North Melbourne Town Hall until Sunday June 12. Following a sold out season in Sydney, one of the most iconic ballets of all time returns when Stephen Baynes’ acclaimed interpretation comes to Melbourne for a run of shows, kicking off this week. Swan Lake was the first ballet ever danced by The Australian Ballet in 1962 at her Majesty’s Theatre in Sydney. Fifty years later, the new Swan Lake by Baynes entered the company’s repertoire in 2012. This is the first time since 2012 that the company has brought back the traditional and much-loved Stephen Baynes version of Swan Lake to Melbourne. This production will be accompanied by Orchestra Victoria and lead by The Australian Ballet Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon. Catch it at the Arts Centre from Tuesday June 7 through to Saturday June 18. One of the greatest crime novels of our time is given a brilliant stage adaptation by Tom Holloway with direction by Sam Strong, in MTC’s adaption of Double Indemnity. Insurance agent Walter Huff has nosed around the business long enough to smell a scam, so when he meets Phyllis Nirdlinger to talk about her husband’s insurance coverage he gets a perfumed whiff of trouble. But she has a persuasive way of putting things. Can’t a wife fix a little security for herself? After all, a beloved husband can suffer a fatal accident just as easily as an honest guy can fall hard for a dame who’s no good. The LA sunshine throws plenty of dark shadows in James M Cain’s sensational thriller novels of the thirties and forties, of which this steamy tale of murder and desire is the undoubted masterpiece. With innovative staging, the play is slated as one of the biggest events for Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2016 program. Catch it throughout this week, right up until Saturday July 2 at the Arts Centre.
pick of the week In a new installation helmed by renowned Berlinbased artist Jeppe Hein, NGV International will play host to a maze of mind-bending mirrors that warp reality. Standing over 2.5 metres tall, Semicircular Space is constructed from evenly spaced upright forms made of highly reflective stainless steel. The work invites visitors to become immersed inside of the installation, experiencing a dynamic relationship between the viewer and the surrounding architecture. The results are a disorienting maze-like space, where the physical space and the mirrored space are experienced in an alternating rhythm. Semicircular Space continues the NGV’s ongoing series of contemporary art commissions for Federation Court at NGV International, with previous works including Paola Pivi’s polystyrene polar bears, titled You started it … I finish it and Carsten Höller’s Golden mirror carousel. Check it out over at NGV International right up until Friday September 16.
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am Simmons has long been recognised as an eccentric, which could suggest that he don’t care what people think of him. But of course Simmons is a professional entertainer, so it’s essential for people to think positively or remain curious for his job to continue. However, when performing his latest show Not A People Person at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, he offered a disclaimer that it wouldn’t be as good as his previous show, Spaghetti For Breakfast. Spaghetti For Breakfast was met with rave reviews and won the Barry Award at MICF 2015, so it was always going to be a tough standard to meet. Meanwhile, regardless of whether the claim was intended as sincere, Simmons doesn’t fear he might’ve already hit his peak. “I’m still finding my comedy powers, whatever that means,” he says, “but it was a very tough show to follow up. I’ve reworked Not A People Person in the UK so I think I have something really great to work with. Primarily now it’s about hiring a sniper to follow me around and then assassinate me at my happiest moment.” Simmons is bringing Not A People Person back to Melbourne this month. While he didn’t scoop up the 2016 Barry Award, there’s certainly demand for an encore performance. Comparisons to Spaghetti For Breakfast aside, what counts is that Not A People Person is itself a unique show, and a sign of Simmons’ commitment to continually developing his stagecraft. “You have to evolve. I’m nearly 40 and I want my work to remain relevant and funny,” he says. “But comedy… that’s a big word. I guess I just want to be the best I can be ± for me, that is. I’m selfish in that way; I make shows for me. One of my favourite comedians is Bill Burr, which people find surprising. The man is a machine and he just gets better and better, or bitter
and bitter in his case.” Simmons’ comedy is rooted in practices that could be perceived as risky and experimental ± there’s a lot of audience interaction, destruction of stage props and an aggressive style of delivery. But despite the room for chaos and unpredictability that exists in his shows, he’s also something of a control freak. “I have no mathematic equation when I’m building a show, but I do work backwards,” Simmons says. “I start with the answer then find out what the question is ± always have. I’m difficult, I’m moody and I can’t change. I’m scared to medicate in case it changes how I think. “I don’t try to be risky or experimental. It’s a way more organic process. I guess I just don’t respect the rules of comedy, especially how live stuff is manufactured and swallowed up by an audience. But I do totally respect traditional stand-up. I’m just not very good at it… yet.” It’s perfectly apt for Simmons to present a show entitled Not A People Person, as he’s long been known
to make audience members feel uncomfortable. That said, unsettling people isn’t his primary aim. Rather, it’s more or less an outcome of his personality being amplified on a big stage. “I’m like this in real life, but I think I’m normal. I mean I live in me, so I have no benchmark into how I should behave. Also, I mean fuck it ± you have one life and I’m just kind of going for it. I’m not obsessive, I’m really lazy, but I also love to create. I love what I do. I don’t want to make people feel uncomfortable. They do that to themselves. I’m hardly that challenging, it’s just some people have a difficult time getting their head around a form they see as only being delivered in one way. Also I’m an acquired taste. I’m not for everyone. I’m the Turkish delight in a box of Quality Streets.” In a 2007 interview on Andrew Denton’s Enough Rope, Jerry Seinfeld argued that a fundamental distinction between comedians and actors is that actors tend to dissolve themselves into their roles, whereas comedians want to get out as much as possible ± to extract every last bit of them self and leave it on stage. Sam Simmons’ comedy is nothing like Jerry Seinfeld’s, but the two appear to share some similar principles. “You can always pick an actor doing stand-up, you know what I mean? It’s that little stench of, ‘Oh you’re acting like a stand-up.’ A comedian is pure, I feel, in voice ± a uniqueness. That’s why some comedians make great actors. Not in a Meryl Streep or Daniel Day Lewis kind of way, where they inhabit character in a way a stand up can’t. They are too brilliant. “But only Bill Murray can be Bill Murray, if you know what I mean. And he’s always just playing Bill Murray. I often wonder if Jack Nicholson was a frustrated stand-up? He’s always Jack. Is that an answer? Even I’m confused.” Catch SAM SIMMONS when he hits the Athenaeum Theatre on Friday June 17 and Saturday June 18.
Giveaway: Jurassic Nights
Following on from their blockbuster exhibition, the Melbourne Museum are now setting the dinosaurs loose after dark with their latest series. The Melbourne Museum’s Jurassic Nights will open the gates to Jurassic World: The Exhibition, bringing the dinosaurs to life by night on a week-to-week basis. Adding to the experience, special guest DJs will be spinning ‘til late
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capped off with a purpose built Jurassic Lounge to sink a cocktail or two in. We want to get you along, with tickets going out every Friday in June. Head to www.beat.com.au and tell us your favourite dinosaur to win.
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Circus Oz’s TWENTYSIXTEEN June 15 – July 10 Circus Oz Big Top, Birrarung Marr
This Wednesday there’s a super sweet lineup heading to Caz Reitop’s Dirty Secrets in Collingwood. The pro bracket features James Masters, Jack Druce, Daniel Muggleton, Blake Freeman, Luka Muller, Joseph Green and Michael Shafar. But don’t forget their Gig Pig bracket with sign-up spots available on the night. All of this, and it’s free entry ± this Wednesday June 8 at 8.30pm.
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Friday June 24 – Sunday September 18 National Gallery of Victoria
Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host Thursday July 14 & Friday July 15 The Wheeler Centre
COMEDY AT GEORGE’S The city’s favourite George Costanza-inspired bar continues to give a nod to Seinfeld’s stand-up roots with their weekly comedy night. On Thursday June 9 they’ll host Andrew McClelland as MC alongside Dave Hynes, Tessa Ryan, Geoff Setty, Chris Dewberry, Martin Dunlop, John Dore and Beau Stegmann. Plus, coming soon is there new competition, Are You as Funny as George? It kicks off at 8pm at 120 Johnston St, Fitzroy.
ROCHESTER COMEDY In their opening night on Thursday June 9, Rochester Comedy invites you to come and see some of the country’s best stand-ups for free. There’s Nick Cody, Demi Lardner, Danielle Walker and Jack Druce alongside Laura Dunemann, Adam Knox and Jay Morrissey. Right in the heart of Fitzroy at the Rochester Hotel on 202 Johnston St with an 8.30pm start.
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NGV Unveils MoMA Masterworks Exhibition
Some of the world’s most iconic works of art are headed to NGV in a major exhibition featuring pieces from New York’s seminal MoMA gallery. The exhibition will feature some of the most revered contemporary artists in history including Paul Cézanne, Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Edward Hopper, Jeff Koons, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Lyubov Popova, Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh. Slated to present over 150 masterpieces, the exhibition will take a multi-disciplinary approach and showcase works never before seen in Australia. It is the largest instalment of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series ever, for the first time traversing the entire ground floor of NGV International. Masterworks from MoMA will be on display at NGV International from Friday June 8 2018 to Sunday October 7 2018.
Monday August 1 ± Thursday August 4 State Theatre
An Evening With Henry Rollins
Monday September 19 & Tuesday September 20 State Theatre
Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert
Friday November 4 – Saturday November 5 Hamer Hall
The Wheeler Centre to Present Howl in Intimate Show
Allen Ginsberg’s seminal literary masterpiece, Howl, will be brought to life in a live reading by celebrated writer and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke, backed by modern music from jazz composer Darrin Archer. In two intimate performances, Ginsberg’s Howl will be read by Clarke alongside Archer’s Drunken Taxicabs of Absolute Reality: Howl to Music, performed by a seven-piece jazz band. The performance will create a sonic landscape that accompanies and interacts with Ginsberg’s seminal poem, intertwining in real time. Hallucinatory, chaotic and confronting, Allen Ginsberg’s 1955 poem Howl sits with On the Road by Jack Kerouac and Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs at the very centre of the Beat generation’s literary canon. It all goes down at The Toff, with two performances on Monday July 25. Tickets via The Wheeler Centre.
THURSDAY COMEDY Lawrence Mooney headlines the comedy at the European Bier Café this Thursday night. Plus, there’s Ben Lomas, Karl Chandler and some surprise guests. It’s all happening this Thursday June 9 at 8.30pm at 120 Exhibition Street, CBD ± all for only $12.
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Melbourne International Film Festival Reveals First Taste of 2016 Program
Circus And Opera Collide In New Arts Centre Production
Combining stripped-back acrobatics with baroque opera, Circa’s groundbreaking new work will be brought to Melbourne in a unique Arts Centre production. In this retelling of Claudio Monteverdi’s Il Ritorno D’Ulisse in Patria, Circa’s groundbreaking new work Il Ritorno fuses folk songs and abstract compositions, percolating it through the lens of Primo Levi’s post WWII European displacement. Taken from the second half of Homer’s Odyssey, Il Ritorno was created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz in collaboration with composer and arranger Quincy Grant. Il Ritorno will be performed at the Playhouse at Arts Centre Melbourne from Wednesday August 17 to Saturday August 20.
To celebrate its 65th edition, Melbourne International Film Festival has announced its ‘first glance’ lineup of titles and new initiatives ahead of the 18-day festival. Opening night will feature the world premiere of The Death and Life of Otto Bloom (Australia), the MIFF Premiere Fund-supported feature debut from Melbourne director Cris Jones. The film tells a story of a boy who experiencing his life in reverse, passing through time backwards while remembering the future. Local films are in focus with the world premiere of the MIFF Premiere Fund-supported titles, including Ella, the heart warming portrait of Ella Havelka, who made history in 2013 by becoming the first indigenous dancer at the Australia Ballet; The Family, an investigation into one of Australia’s most notorious cults, and Bad Girl, starring Samara Weaving and Sara West, a psychological thriller offering a dramatic twist on the femme fatale. As always, MIFF’s Short Program will deliver a mix of genres, both international and local. These will include Danny DeVito’s Curmudgeons (USA) and Belladonna (Croatia). Other film highlights will include Anthina Rachel Tsangari’s Chevalier (Greece), Louis Theroux’s Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie (UK/USA), Tobias Lindholm’s A War, Alex Gibney’s Zero Days (USA) and more. The full program of over 300 titles will be announced in the coming weeks. The Melbourne International Film Festival will kick off Thursday July 28 to Sunday August 14.
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DOUBLE INDEMNITY The Melbourne Theatre Company’s Double Indemnity is a slick and provocative re-imagining of a classic that suffers from the long shadow of its filmic predecessor and an essential lack of substance. Billy Wilder’s 1944 film version of the novel by James M. Cain is one of the most important movies in the western canon and remains the archetypal film noir. Its improbably witty dialogue and darkly charged view of sexuality and romance have helped make it that an actor can’t so much as take the stage in a trench coat without igniting a slew of audience expectations. Despite what the tone of the marketing material for Double Indemnity might have you believe, this
play takes little to no inspiration from the film and can only barely be considered a noir. Instead writer Tom Holloway draws heavily on Cain’s original book, which next to the high romance of Wilder is stark and emotionally bare. Cain’s Double Indemnity is a grim affair, a modernist fable about the way in which people with seemingly no motivation can be destroyed by plots of their own making. Holloway’s adaptation takes the pitch black nihilism of Cain’s original and crafts it into a dark comedy reminiscent of the Coen Brothers. Holloway is more than aware of the expectations of the audience and contorts them throughout, having protagonist Walter Huff address the crowd in a self-aware manner from the very first scene. The meta elements on show produce some of the play’s biggest laughs and also speak to the existential alienation that drive Huff to commit his ‘almost perfect crime’. We get a sense of observing the play from inside Huff ’s perspective, with the play itself representing Huff ’s life coming more and more undone. Audiences willing to accept that this is not the sort of jaunty Hollywood Golden Age pastiche that MTC’s North by Northwest adaptation was will still find a great deal to enjoy here. The set design by Andrew Bailey ± based around a revolving stage ± is stunning to behold and remarkably well employed by director Sam Strong. Used alongside Walter Huff ’s running narration, it ensures the play maintains a brisk pace when some of the heavier exposition might threaten to derail it. The set design is even more commendable for the way it serves the story as a whole, its ceaseless rust hued momentum coming to mirror the cold inertia of a scheme beyond the control of its author. The lighting from Paul Jackson beautifully frames the quiet moments in the play without leaning on corny noir chiaroscuro and the understated score from composer Kelly Ryall inconspicuously serves the action. The set
decoration and costuming are well thought out and artfully executed, giving Double Indemnity the prestige production feel that audiences are sure to expect. The play is often quite funny, with much of the comedy here coming from Peter Kowitz doing his best impression of a pit bull as the irascible Keyes. His blustery presence provides a refreshing corrective to the play’s sometimes tiresome stretches of dialogue and amounts to another one of this production’s truly notable performances. Holloway is clearly conscious of the source material’s problematic gender politics and makes some wellintentioned but awkward efforts to address it through dialogue. These prove unnecessary; a few withering looks from stand out performer Edwina Samuels say more than enough about Huff ’s treatment of women to satisfy a modern audience. Double Indemnity is ultimately let down by emotional gaps in the material that its lead performers struggle to fill. While Ford and van der Boom perhaps bravely avoid aping their filmic counterparts, it is unclear what exactly they are doing in place of this. There is little to no romantic chemistry between the two and neither character exhibits any great personal charisma. Though their lack of traditional motivation or endearing personal qualities could generously be read as the point (see: the meaningless of it all), it also makes them boring to watch. The play offers no suitable substitute for this emotional core, being neither thrilling enough nor funny enough to wholly succeed on either of those qualities alone. As such, Double Indemnity amounts to a clever, fairly entertaining but ultimately unsatisfying experience. Existential despair has its place in art, but as the best Coen Brother’s movies show, stories about the hollowness of being needn’t feel this hollow themselves. BY TIERNAN MORRISON
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Having safe spaces for women, gender diverse and LGBTQIA+ people to perform in is vital for the strength and inclusivity of our diverse music scene in Melbourne. There are a few initiatives currently taking place around Melbourne to help create these inclusive, safe spaces so I thought I’d highlight them below, in the hope that other venues and event promoters will take some of these tools and ideas on to promote the use of safer spaces in more events. In mid-2015 LISTEN and SLAM (Save Live Australia’s Music) joined forces with Jane Garrett, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation to create the live music sexual harassment task force so the music industry can lead the change and take a stand against this behaviour. I recently had a chat to Helen Marcou of SLAM to get some facts about the task force and the work they’re doing: “I thought we could go further than just a small chapter in a voluntary best practice guide here in Victoria, so I spoke to the minister, Jane Garrett and she agreed to a taskforce to implement policy in licensed venues,” said Marcou. “This was a huge achievement for our group.” Future initiatives for the taskforce include a training module that will soon be piloted in some live music venues the will help define harassment and abuse and include role play and work on case studies. As well as the policy work going on behind the scenes, Music Victoria and Cool Room have made some tangible changes to the live music venue scene. In March 2015 Music Victoria re-released the Best Practice Guide for Live Music Venues with an additional chapter on sexual harassment. This is distributed to all venues and the chapter, written by LISTEN, includes various points on how to manage sexual harassment in venues, including “Recognition that women, and people of diverse gender and sexualities, are primarily the target of sexual harassment and assault by men. However, both can occur to any person, regardless of gender or sexuality.” Cool Room is also making waves in the safety scene by having a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment and creeps at their club nights. They engage safety and inclusivity officers to work at all of their events and last week I spoke to Elly Scrine, one of the officers about their work: “The idea is that on the night, a safety officer can act as a friendly face and a point of contact for anyone feeling unsafe. We attempt to be as visible and approachable as possible, with photos of ourselves on social media and at the door to the club.” There is still a long way to go to ensure safe spaces for women, gender diverse and LGBTQIA+ performers in venues and bars, but there are some promising initiatives happening behind the scenes to improve the nightlife in our Melbourne communities. Look after yourselves, and check out some of these sweet gigs in June.
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O f f Th e Record Did y’all miss out on tickets to the sold-out Andhim gig at Brown Alley this Friday? Good news: they’ll be playing at encore show at the Railway Hotel on Sunday June 12. Ol’ mate Boogs is also playing a four-hour set, with other support coming from Damon Walsh, Radiator and Cassettes for Kids. I’d make a lame joke about you needing to take Monday off because you’re going to get so fucking munted bro but it’s a public holiday so whatever. Speaking of the Queen’s Birthday public holiday (do we still get this after she finally carks it?), some other gigs on the Sunday night that might tickle your fancy: Technoir are throwing an all-night rager with Nali, Sarantis, PWD, Chiara Kickdrum, Dee Dee, Simon Slieker and Ranjit Nijjer at Lounge; Simon TK, J’NETT and Awesome Wales will be spinning at Glamorama; Andras, Silversix, Retza are going large and New Guernica; and the futuristic disco trio of Harvey Sutherland and Bermuda are taking over The Toff in Town. Some international tours to fill up your diary: this Friday June 10 at New Guernica will see a visit from Spaniard Alberto Ruiz (who has the likes of Green Velvet, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Marco Carola and Carl Cox in his fan base); London’s Third Son (who has released on labels such as Stil vor Talent, Polymath and Noir Music) will also be swinging by New Guernica on Friday July 22; and if you prefer your house music straight from the homeland of Chicago then you’re going to want to get to Revolver Upstairs on Sunday August 14 to catch a dose from Gene Farris. TOUR RUMOURS: Subsonic Music Festival up there in the Mike Baird state have just released their first lineup announcement, and it’s a dead-on guarantee that every international will be adding a Melbourne date to their schedule mighty soon. These include Lee Scratch Perry, Mad Professor, Ben UFO, Jimmy Edgar, Josh Wink, Machinedrum, Alexkid and Peak & Swift. I’m willing to bet the first-born I hope I never have that one or two of these cats will show up on the Meredith bill. Oh, and Detroit’s Delano Smith will be coming our way next month. That one will be announced even sooner. BEST RELEASES THIS WEEK: sweet merciful Jesus stop whatever you’re doing right now and get yourself a
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WITH T YSON WRAY copy of Russell E L Butler’s First Step (on Black Opal). Otherwise y’all should be spinning Janeret’s Midnight Soul (on Finale Sessions), Levon Vincent’s NS12 (on Novel Sound) and Steven Julien AKA FunkinEven’s Fallen (on Apron). Also that new track from The Avalanches fucking suuuuuuuuuuucks. It sounds like it was produced by Insane Clown Posse, and the word on the street is that their weekend performance at Primavera wasn’t much better. Those aboard the hype-train may wish to get off now. A shame. RECOMMENDED: FRIDAY JUNE 10 Andhim Brown Alley Alberto Ruiz New Guernica Fatima Al Qadiri Howler Eduardo de la Calle Hugs&Kisses SUNDAY JUNE 12 Luca Lozano The Gasometer Hotel Andhim Railway Hotel
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SUNDAY JUNE 19 Late Nite Tuff Guy Revolver Upstairs FRIDAY JULY 1 DJ Pierre New Guernica SUNDAY JULY 3 Matthias Meyer Pawn & Co
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FRIDAY JULY 22 Third Son New Guernica SUNDAY AUGUST 14 Gene Farris Revolver Upstairs
FRIDAY JUNE 17 DJ Pete, Marcelus The Substation
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CLUB GUIDE WEDNESDAY 8 JUN
• COQ ROQ WEDNESDAY - FEAT: JENS BEAMIN + AGENT 86 + MR THOM + JOYBOT + BLABERUNNER Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. • CURIOUS TALES - FEAT: DJ WHO + TIGERFUNK + TOM SHOWTIME + FLAGRANT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. • LUCAS ABELA VS. MARCO FUSINATO + MILITARY POSITION + ARI SHARP + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. • REVOLVER WEDNESDAYS - FEAT: MATT RADOVICH + DANIELSAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.
THURSDAY 9 JUN
• 3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: HANS DC + GRANT CAMOV + SAM GUDGE + JAMES STEETH Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. • ARIZONA THURSDAYS - FEAT: 007 BADASS + MITSUNAMI + BOSCO + MORE Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • DISCO VOLANTE - FEAT: DELTIOD CURVE + THE MILKMAN + BOWANCE + YANI ARSENAKIS + BALTIMORE GUN CLUB Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. • DJ DR LUDWIG The B.east, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. • FORGOTTEN WEEKNIGHT - FEAT: ONE NIGHT SOUNDS + PREQUEL + EDD FISHER Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. • JACKY WINTER + SWEET WHIRL + VISHNU KEYS + DJ ALEX GIONFRIDDO Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. • VARIOUS ASSES + MILITARY POSITION + CLLSSRR + MORE Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. • VARSITY - FEAT: PAZ + MATT RAD + PYZ Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. • WABI + ELKKLE + KARYME + ON-LY + LIONEL Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
FRIDAY 10 JUN
• #MASHTAG - FEAT: NU-GEN + MALPRACTICE + FLAGRANT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. • ALEX DYSON Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. $19.40. • ANDHIM Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $30.00. • CIROQ FRIDAYS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • CLOSET X HEAPS GAY - FEAT: HABITS + JNETT + YO! MAFIA + MORE 24 Moons, Northcote. 10:00pm. $20.00. • EDD FISHER & AVALANCHE CREW Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. • ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. • FABULOUS FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank.
URBAN GUIDE 9:30pm. $20.00. • FAKE TITS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + SUNSHINE + SAMMY LA MARCA + BUTTERS + ADAM BARTAS + JUNGLE JIM Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00. • FULL EFFECT WAREHOUSE PARTY - FEAT: SEBASTIAN WILD + J-SLYDE + HALCYON D Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. • JIMMY JAMES + J’NETT Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. • LUCIANBLOMKAMP + GROENI + CHRISTOPHER PORT Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00. • LUCK TRUCK FRIDAY DOWNSTAIRS - FEAT: 99 PRBLMZ + CONGO TARDIS #1 + LITTLE LEAGUE BOUNCE CLUB Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. • MOVEMENTS - FEAT: MIKE STEVA Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $11.44. • OFF THE HEAZY - FEAT: LARRIE + MANIC PIXIE Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. • PANORAMA FRIDAYS UPSTAIRS - FEAT: PHATO A MANO + MR.GEORGE + MATT RADD + ASH-LEE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. • POPROCKS - FEAT: DR PHIL SMITH Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. • REVOLVER FRIDAYS & MAMA SAID - FEAT: SAFARI + MELA COIA + JAMIE STEVENS + DYLAN GRIFFIN + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm. • SEAN MCMAHON & THE MOONMEN + DJ CHELSEA WILSON The B.east, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. • TECHNO TEMPLE Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. • THE DISCO - FEAT: GREG SARA + LUKE MCD + JEN TUTTY + MORE Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. • THE EMERSON CLUB FRIDAYS The Emerson, South Yarra. 3:00pm.
SATURDAY 11 JUN
• COCO POCO LOCO - CARNIVAL OF CHAOS 24 Moons, Northcote. 9:30pm. $25.00. • AUDIOPORN SATURDAYS - FEAT: LE ZOK + JAMES WARE + GREG SARA + TOM EVANS + MORE Onesixone, Prahran. 9:00pm. $15.00. • BLVD Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 10:00pm. • BUSTIN OUT - FEAT: ANDY PADULA + KITI + OZZI LA Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. • CHAMPAGNE INTERNET Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 10:30pm. • COMING TO AMERICA - FEAT: CASH AND CB + PROPHECY BOYZ + STEEZY + MORE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 12:10pm. • CQ SATURDAYS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • CUSHION SATURDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. • DJ SABO Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. • ELECTRIC DREAMS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank.
9:00pm. $20.00. • HOT STEP - FEAT: 99 PROBLEMS + TIGER FUNK + SILVER FOX + ASKEW Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. • HOUSE OF SPORTS - FEAT: LUIS CL + TONI YOTZI + JACK DOEPEL Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. • IN THE CARRIAGE - FEAT: DJ JNETT Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. • JANK FACQUES Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 12:05am. • KONTRAST + DJ KITI + CASPIAN + SUNDELIN + MORE Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. • MELBOURNE TECHNO COLLECTIVE - FEAT: RICHIE RICH + SIMON COYLE VS SIMON DIGBY + MORE Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 2:00pm. • PLATFORM ONE SATURDAY NIGHTS Platform One, Melbourne. 9:00pm. • PONY SATURDAYS La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. • SEVEN SATURDAY DISCOTHEQUE Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. • TETRASPEKT - FEAT: LEGOHEAD + LICKWEED + SKWID + MORE Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 7:00pm. • TEXTILE SATURDAYS - FEAT: KODIAK KID + D’FRO + JENS BEAMIN Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. • THE EMERSON CLUB SATURDAYS - FEAT: FAMILIAR STRANGERS + KIN + ANDY MURPHY The Emerson, South Yarra. 9:00pm. • THE HOUSE DEFROST - FEAT: ANDEE FROST Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. • TOL + SPOTTING + UBIK Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $7.00. • TRAMP SATURDAYS Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
$20.00. • HOSPITALITY - FEAT: LONDON ELEKTRICITY + ETHERWOOD + MADUK Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $40.00. • JUNGLE - FEAT: HANDS DOWN + ZAC DEPETRO + PETE LASKIS + TRAVLOS + JOHN DOE Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00am. $15.00. • LUCA LOZANO + SLEEP D + DAN WHITE + MORE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 3:00pm. $24.00. • MANDRAGORA La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. • MODERN DANCER MELBOURNE CREW Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 2:00pm. • QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY EVE - FEAT: SUNSHINE + JOHN COURSE + ANDY MURPHY + MORE Prince Bandroom, St Kilda. 5:00pm. $17.85. • REVOLVER SUNDAYS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + T-REK + UONE + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00am. • ROOFTOP SUNDAYS - FEAT: KHANH + KEN WALKER + JESUS The Emerson, South Yarra. 12:00pm. • ROYAL DOOF - FEAT: DJ TROLLEY + CYMATIC EMPIRE + SKP + PAKMAN + MORE 24 Moons, Northcote. 5:00pm. $25.00. • SLIME RECORDINGS 6TH BIRTHDAY - FEAT: AARON STATIC + TIGS + LAUREN NEKO + MORE Grumpy’s Green, Fitzroy. 2:00pm. • SPOONBILL + GRIFF + EASTWARD Howler, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $25.00. • THE SUNDAY SET - FEAT: DJ ANDYBLACK + HAGGIS BETRAYAL Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm. • WAX ON WAX OFF Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm.
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MONDAY 13 JUN
• ANDHIM + BOOG$ Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 1:00pm. $37.15. • ANYWAY - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Bottom End, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00. • BOP ART - FEAT: HAWAII + WHO + TIGERFUNK + MATT RADOVICH + LEWIS CANCUT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. • CLUB MODA - FEAT: �KALJA Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 10:00pm. • CUSHION SUNDAYS - FEAT: COURTNEY MILLS + TOM EVANS + FRAZER ADNAM + MORE Cushion, St Kilda. 10:00pm. • DJ MERMAID The B.east, Brunswick East. 3:00pm. • DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE - FEAT: DJ NIGEL LAST Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • GOOD TIMES - FEAT: MATT RADOVICH Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm. • HARVEY SUTHERLAND + BERMUDA + KRAKATAU + DENIM OWL + MORE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
• CALL IT IN - FEAT: INSTANT PETERSON + DYLAN MICHAEL + ROBYN TREASURE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • MONDAY STRUGGLE - FEAT: TIGER FUNK Lucky Coq, Windsor. 6:00pm. • THE MONDAY BONE MACHINE - FEAT: T-REK Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
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• CARRIAGE 252 - FEAT: SKOMES Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. • CUSHION TUESDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 10:00pm. • MAKE IT UP CLUB - FEAT: JACOB ROLFE + COMPLETE + TOM ROLFE Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
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• 30/70 COLLECTIVE + LEROY JAMES & THE NEW JAZZ RENOGADES + L8 NITES + MORE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $5.00. • MELLOWDÍASTHUMP - FEAT: VULTURE STREET TAPE GANG + GEEZY + CAZEAUX O.S.L.O + SKOMES Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
FRIDAY 10 JUN
• BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY - FEAT: DJ RCEE + KAHLUA + DJ SHOOK + DJ ANGEL JAY Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • FAKTORY FRIDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + K DEE + DURMY Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. • PARTY & BULLSHIT - FEAT: SONIC VIBES + TALI Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. • SOUTHERN LOVE - FEAT: MAT CANT + GET BU$Y + SLICK P + ROB STEEZY + MORE Vic Bar, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. • SPIT SYNDICATE + MARCUS Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm.
SATURDAY 11 JUN
• BIG DANCING - FEAT: PAIGEPLAY + LARRIE + BOOTY QUEST + MORE Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + K DEE + DURMY + TIMOS Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. • MILWAUKEE BANKS + GANGZ + HABIT Karova Lounge, Ballarat. 8:30pm. $10.00. • PEEZO + KWASI + DOS BOY Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:00pm. • RHYTHM NATION SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ TIMOS + DJ KAHLUA + DJ ANGE M & ANDY PALA Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. • THE BREADMAKERS The Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
SUNDAY 12 JUN
• URBAN PROBLEMS Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
MONDAY 13 JUN
• THURSGAY X GRL THING Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
TUESDAY 14 JUN
• CLONE OF RAMBUTAN JAM BAND + THE MOODY SPOOKS + STOKA Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.
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MELBOURNE CABARET FESTIVAL 2016 What are some of the themes that you’ll be covering in Manxious? Well, without giving too much away, anyone who has ever been anxiously awaiting a response from a suitor will know that the mind goes on some pretty wild tangents while trying to make sense of it all. What instruments are you using in the performance, and what music are you planning on warping throughout the course of the show? The band set-up is keys, one very sexy double bass and a kit… but that’s not all. I’ll also be strumming the ukulele at some point too. All led by our handsome maestro Mr Ian Andrew. RACHEL RAI IN
MANXIOUS
Can you tell us a little bit about Manxious and what you’ll be doing in the performance? Manxious is about everyone’s most hated modern day moment when in a postromantic rendezvous haze you sit there waiting for a reply text message. It’s the story of my love life, but it’s anyone and everyone who has ever had a fling and lived to tell their anxiety riddled tale.
What can people expect from the performance as a whole? I want to give a highly relatable insight into the past 15 years of my life. It might be personal as fuck but everyone will recognise something from the show whether they want to or not! “It’s real, it’s fun and I just hope the men I’m singing about don’t mind. And if they do? Well, Taylor Swift and Adele made it work for them!”. Rachel Rai takes to the stage with the extremely relatable and hilarious MANXIOUS at The Butterfly Club, Thursday June 23 to Saturday June 25 from 10pm onwards. Find your tickets at www. melbournecabaret.com/manxious.
CONSTANTLY CRAVING k.d Constantly Craving k.d. is a tale of both coming out and coming of age to the music of renowned Canadian crooner k.d. lang. Tracing Coppe’s journey from adolescent fascination to all out-obsession, Constantly Craving k.d. cherry-picks from lang’s 30year career across the genres of country and pop. Aided and abetted by a red-hot band of Adelaide stalwarts, Coppe swings effortlessly from ballad to barnstormer. Described as an artist that’ll make everyone from the most
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hardcore fan to the newly introduced discover their love for lang, Alison Coppe is an artist worth putting your money down for. Catch Alison Coppe as she takes CONSTANTLY CRAVING K.D. to The Butterfly Club on Wednesday June 22 to Saturday June 25 from 7pm onwards. Tickets available from www. melbournecabaret.com/constantlycraving-kd
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Hi Alex. Your acclaimed cabaret covers the life and talents of Meryl Streep - what drew you to use her as subject matter? I found it to be an easy choice. Meryl represents all that is good and holy. Quickly she became the vessel for a story of a 17-year-old-girl who feels out of place in her own life but through her love of Meryl Streep she discovers she’s capable of more than what is perceived. You’ve got music from ABBA, Sondheim and Ray Charles on board for the performance, how are these tunes going to complement the cabaret? Every song in the show is one that Meryl has sung herself in films or on stage, some more obscure than others. Those who aren’t as devoted to Meryl as I am, I feel will be surprised to realise just how often she sings. You’ve run this show previously, correct? I did the show a year ago in Melbourne at The Butterfly Club. My first cabaret and I was so nervous I gave myself a cold, lost my voice and thought it was the dumbest idea
I’d ever had. Alas, thankfully, people seemed to really enjoy themselves and my voice held out long enough to do the five shows. If there’s one thing you’re hoping people will take away from the performance, what would that one thing be? _ Meryl has said “The minute you start caring about what people think, is the minute you stop being yourself.” Everything I write, is in some element, about self discovery and learning to be okay with who you are. So hopefully people take away that… and that I’m incredibly talented. Alexandra Keddie charts the extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman when I SEE ME & MERYL STREEP takes to The Space on Tuesday June 21 and Wednesday June 22 from 10.15pm onwards. Grab your tickets from www.melbournecabaret.com/i-seeme-and-meryl-streep/.
THAT 70S CHILD Rod Davies takes to the stage with That 70s Child, a nostalgic look at an era when life and music was very different to today. From Sunday morning Salvo hymns to a secret stash of ‘devil’s music’, this auto-musicobiographiclal tribute to ‘70s music will take you through a soundtrack that you’re sure to know and love. Rod Davies’ voice is recognisable from thousands of television and radio performances; Dancing with the Stars (all 15 seasons!), Hey Hey it’s Saturday and of
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course the Good Guys ad. Whether you were lucky enough to live though the 1970s, or even looking to acquaint yourself with some tunes from the age, you’ll definitely live through this laugh-out-loud funny show! Rod Davies brings the magic of the 70s to Chapel Off Chapel with THAT 70S CHILD from Thursday June 23 to Saturday June 25, 6.45pm onwards. To grab your tickets, head over to www.melbournecabaret.com/that70s-child
Alison Coppe in..
CONSTANTLY CRAVING k.d 'Coppe...managed to make the audience fall in love with lang, from the most hardcore fan to the complete lang neophytes… 4.5 Stars' – Rip It Up 'Put your money down for any show where you see the name Alison Coppe – 4 Stars' – The Clothesline
Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 June
The Butterry Club 7pm, Carson Place, off Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD
Rod Davies is
That 70s Child A stunning cabaret about a man’s life, told through the prism of 70s Rock!
“It wasn’t just the emotion of being transported back to the ‘70s – it was the pure beauty of a voice from a man who can really sing. REALLY sing” – The Clothesline
"A lot of laugh-out-loud funny moments – mostly at his own expense. Well, his and Rolf Harris's” – Adelaide Theatre Guide
Thurs 23 to Sat 25 June - 6.45pm Chapel off Chapel - The Loft, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
NATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL C U LT U R A L
C O N N E C T I O N S
BY CASSIE HEDGER
Australia is made up of people from all different cultural backgrounds. From the Indigenous tribes and original landowners, to the first fleet of European settlers and the subsequent waves of immigration, we have adopted various traditions and customs spanning our years as a nation. Throughout it all, the art of storytelling has been a significant element of Australian culture.
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It’s load-in time for The Kills, who are currently at the beginning stages of a world tour in support of their fifth studio album, Ash & Ice. For the New Yorkbased American/English duo, setting up shows was a lot simpler back in their early-2000s origins. “We literally just had two amps, a couple of microphones and our little drum machine,” says Jamie Hince, the band’s guitarist. “We could get everything around on a Greyhound bus or on the tube if we needed to. It was a lot more compact.” And now? “There have been people here all day setting up our whole light show,” Hince says. “I’m amazed at the amount of fucking gear that we have. Lights, monitors, you name it. We have a truck full of stuff, we have a bus full of stuff that gets us around – hell, these days my guitar is going through four amps. Four amps. Can you imagine that? For a band that’s been lauded as being minimal – y’know, just always being a two-piece – it just blows my mind how much stuff our crew are lugging around behind us.” Despite the many things that have changed for The Kills – completed by vocalist Alison Mosshart – Hince does recognise one constant. “Back in the day, we’d look out into the front few rows and there were all these 18/19-year-old kids that were super into the show and knew all the words to the songs,” he says. “I look out now during shows, and I’m seeing the exact same thing – these kids that are just loving it. The fact that we still mean anything to young people is a pretty cool feeling.” Ash & Ice follows five years on from The Kills’ last LP, Blood Pressures – an album that, after years of existing on the fringe, saw the band finally accepted and noticed by a wider audience. It cracked the charts globally, including a top ten position in France and top 20 slots in Belgium and Switzerland. However, Hince rejects any suggestion that Ash & Ice took The Kills so long due to uncertainty over how to follow their most successful LP. “It’s certainly not as if we haven’t seen each other or anything like that since then,” he says. “We toured Blood Pressures for two-and-a-half years. We were doing all these big tours – The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, Queens of the Stone Age, Jack White. We’re a touring band; that’s where most of our action is. We’re not working on a schedule. Alison knows when I’m in the zone and working on new music – she can tell when it’s time. She can see my brain working. There’s going to be a whole period of time where she doesn’t know what the fuck I’m doing, but then it all comes together when we’re in the studio together. Suddenly, she’ll totally get why I was off just listening to digital dancehall for a month or whatever. That’s when we throw her songs BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 28
into the mix and see what happens.” The duality of Mosshart and Hince’s vocals are one of the definitive traits of The Kills’ sound, while Hince’s guitar work has often been the foundation. From the downtuned snarl of Fried My Little Brains to the groove-driven twang of Future Starts Slow, Hince is the kind of guitarist who is incredibly easy to pick out of a line. This continues on Ash & Ice, which is full of amp-shredding staccato and cleverly inverted fretboard runs. What is it exactly that makes Hince stand out from the pack? “I think it’s all in the rhythm,” he says. “I’ve never been a big fan of having layers and layers of guitars on a song – if a band’s got one guitar player, then I want to distinctly hear that guitar. I think that’s why I started using my thumb when I was playing, picking out melodies on the higher strings with my spare fingers. I said right at the beginning of the band that, no matter what kind of music that we ended up making, it had to have a certain swagger to it. I think we’re at a point now that, no matter what we do, it’s just going to end up sounding like us. We could bring in a string quartet and it would still end up just sounding like The Kills.” The stage is set for Hince and Mosshart to return to Australia this coming July. Along with some headline dates, they’ll be performing at Splendour In The Grass – the festival that hosted the duo’s last performance here, fresh from the release of Blood Pressures back in 2011. “I wish we could come down more often,” says Hince. “The reality is that we can only really do Australia and New Zealand once per album cycle. That means that we really have to make it count, y’know? The last time we were out was one of my fondest memories, actually. I’d just gotten married, and my wife came with us around the country. It was like an extended honeymoon – we loved it.” THE KILLS’ Ash & Ice is out now through Domino. They will appear at Splendour In The Grass 2016, North Byron Parklands, Friday July 22 – Sunday July 24.
Whether it’s through music, oration or scripture, people gather in the thousands to learn from the words of others. The National Celtic Festival in Portarlington is a four-day event created to showcase some of the stories and traditions of Celtic culture.“We’re pretty passionate about connecting to the core of culture in Australia and sustaining the Celtic culture here,” says festival director and curator Una McAlinden. “Some of the first settlers in Australia were… well, most of them were Celtic. We bring our festival to the region and everybody seems to reconnect to some little part [of their history].” Running since the early 2000s, the event is the largest Celtic festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Attracting musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers, there is no shortage of things to see and do. “We go across lots of the arts strands. There’s a strong theatre program, a dance program, storytelling, singing, language, trad talk,” McAlinden says. “There’s loads and loads of different elements to what we’re doing across the arts and different cultures as well. You can break it into Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornwall and the diaspora countries. It’s quite a diverse program. “There’s over 15 venues. It [includes] concerts, dances, workshops, master classes and trad talk – which is a festival conference session. There’s social sessions where everyone just jams, so people get together and often haven’t seen each other all year and
just play music together.” The festival not only celebrates Celtic culture as a whole, but the practices unique to each region. “Ireland have so many different dance styles, it has so many different styles of music,” McAlinden says. “Like within fiddle playing, there is a different style of fiddle in each county and people will know by their fiddle playing where they’ve come from. We could be going for days and days trying to cover absolutely everything about all these cultures, but we just try to bring the best of it each year and try to introduce new things and keep people’s favourite things happening. Really the idea is to connect people to the culture, and get them participating.” Indeed, you could spend the whole weekend just doing workshops. “You could learn just about anything. We try to offer a really big range, and even the theatre program is really
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Melbourne trio Halcyon Drive have taken considerable leaps forward in their brief time as a band. The versatile indie outfit put out their second EP, Untethered, last month on Verge Records. The songs themselves, however, were a long time coming, a contrast to their debut effort. “The songs are over a year old now for us,” says singer, guitarist and primary lyricist, Michael Oechsle. “This is stuff I was writing around the new-year period of 2014 into 2015. “It’s weird to think that’s a time that is relatively recent as well as feeling like a really long time ago. Still, that’s always the way that it is with these sorts of things. We knew that we wanted to put a lot of work into these songs – especially because our first EP felt really thrown together with whatever we had lying around. We were writing and demoing for about the first six months of last year, and we went through about 15 different songs before we settled on these five.” Having decided on the songs that would make up Untethered, Halcyon Drive’s next B E AT.C O M . A U
plan of action was to head into the woods. With producer Steven Schram – who has worked with the likes of Paul Kelly, San Cisco and The Cat Empire – the band ventured out to the Otway National Park, some 160 kilometres away from the Melbourne CBD. “We ended up shacking up in this mudbrick house out of the way,” says Oechsle. “It ended up working so well, I think we’re going to try and do that for every recording project that we have. It’s so awesome being able to go to bed and wake up surrounded by your instruments. The only drawback
strong. A theatre company is coming from Dublin. They’re doing some play readings and working with Melbourne actors to put on a kids Celtic trail tales, which is somebody who is dressed up and tells the stories of legends and myths. They take the kids around Portarlington and there’s musicians and props at different sites. They’re really bringing back the old legends.” There’s a room upstairs in the Grand Hotel called The Rambling House, which allows you to grab a pint and listen to a master storyteller weaving tales around roaring open fire. If poetry is more your thing, check out Felix Nobis’ Once Upon A Barstool. “It’s about him coming to move here then talking to someone back in Ireland. So it’s all about that sort of to and fro between here and Ireland.” It’s not only actors and poets getting into the storytelling, either. Irish-born musician Damien Leith is presenting The Passing Glass, a show combining music and stories. Port Ferry’s 2016 Artist of the Year Marcia Howard is doing a concert titled Holy Wells to Waterholes – her story of belonging in Australia. “It seems to have brought out all these interesting, thought-provoking shows. [It’s] an opportunity for people to perform that sort of stuff, and to share why it’s important to them, and their ancestry – what it means to them to be Celt. We give the performers an opportunity to share lots of different things.” NATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL happens in Portarlington, VIC from Friday June 10 – Monday June 13. Head to nationalcelticfestival.com for full details and ticket options.
was having to forcibly remove yourself from the process from time to time – we had to make sure we stepped away to go eat dinner or something, just so we weren’t too engrossed in the recording.” Oechsle also points out that despite being out in the bush, they couldn’t escape civilisation entirely. “I think we were there for a few days before we realised there were other people nearby,” he says with a laugh. “There was Max [Pamieta], just smashing away at his drums, completely unaware we were probably ruining everyone else’s getaway.” From patched-in synthesizer and beats to raw guitar howls, Halcyon Drive’s sound isn’t uniformly dedicated to any singular genre mould. According to Oechsle, that’s entirely intentional. “I listen to everything – classic pop, more contemporary experimental music, everything that’s going on,” he says. “Max and Basil [bass/synth] play together in a mathcore band, so that takes up a lot of their musical interests, too. We’re definitely not set in our ways of only liking the kind of music that we make. I was over at Max’s house the other day, and he was showing me this really fast, brutal riff that his other band was working on. I have no idea if that slips into what we do together or not, but it’s definitely a part of it.” This week will see the band heading out on a national tour in support of Untethered. For many, it will be their first chance to see the band perform since a string of breakthrough shows at the end of 2015, in which they opened for iconic Danish rock band Mew. “One of our management team is a huge fan,” says Oechsle. “He was pushing for us to play those shows from the very second they were announced. They were new to us, but we started listening to heaps of them in the tour van. They’re a really unique band with a really interesting live show – right up my alley. Those shows ended up being pretty great for all of us.” Untethered by HALCYON DRIVE is available now via Verge/Sony. See them at the Shadow Electric Bandroom on Saturday June 18.
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2015 was a considerably busy year for Garbage, who were celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their iconic self-titled album. The record’s home to a handful of tracks that remain staples of pop and alternative radio to this day. In conjunction with a deluxe reissue, Garbage ventured out on a relatively brief tour in which they exclusively played material from the early years. “We had to learn all the songs again, as well as all the B-sides,” says drummer Butch Vig. “We wanted to make it really special as we were only going to do 30 shows all up. “It was important to us that these felt like a once in a lifetime experience for our fans, and I think those that came to see the show will testify to that. It felt like the right thing to do, and I think we all got a lot out of it. The truth is we’re really lucky to still be here after all this time.” Alongside the anniversary celebrations, Garbage – Vig, vocalist Shirley Manson, guitarist Steve Marker and bass player Duke Erikson – were working on their sixth studio album, Strange Little Birds. Vig fondly recalls the process of putting the album together. “The writing sessions are pretty casual,” he says. “We crack open a bottle of wine, Shirley sits down on the couch with a microphone and then Steve, Duke and myself wander around to different instruments – guitar, bass, keyboards, drums – and see if anything we strike up hits our fancy. We’ll work for a couple of weeks, take a couple of weeks off, go back and forth like that. We did this for about a year after we stopped touring Not Your Kind of People [2012], and soon enough we had about 20 songs. “Garbage being Garbage, we recorded a lot of different things. When it came to mixing the album, though, we stripped everything back. I think that’s what you hear on this record – by drawing everything back in, the songs are able to get right up in your face.” Garbage began life in the early-‘90s, initially as a studio project for some like-minded musos who felt alienated from what surrounded them. Vig is probably the most famous member of the group – away from his drumming duties, he’s produced albums for the likes of Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth and AFI. Interestingly, however, he’s not the sole-credited producer on any Garbage record – for that, the entire band combines.
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“All four of us are very opinionated. We butt heads every day in the studio. We’re lucky that we share a sensibility that has allowed us to work through differences. At the end of the day, I think we get to a point where all four of us have a clear idea of what we need to do. It’s not always easy, but we try” “A producer is someone with an opinion,” says Vig. “All four of us are very opinionated. We butt heads every day in the studio. We’re lucky that we share a sensibility that has allowed us to work through differences. At the end of the day, I think we get to a point where all four of us have a clear idea of what we need to do. It’s not always easy, but we try. It’s always going to end up sounding like Garbage all the same. Even if we tried to make it different. That comes back to our sensibilities – the way that we play, the music we like, how we think things should sound. I think that’s one of our strengths, and the reason we’re still here after 20-something years. We’ve been together long enough to know when to let things go and not take them personally.” Vig frequently makes reference to the “Garbage sound”. It’s an interesting topic of discussion when one looks at the songs that have come to shape the band’s career – from sugar-rush pop (Cherry Lips, Special) to big guitar rockers (Why Do You Love Me, I Think I’m Paranoid) and lush moments of intimacy (Queer, Milk). The Garbage sound exists, paradoxically, insofar as there is no Garbage sound – it is a conscientious effort on behalf of Vig and co. to constantly reinvent, adapt and evolve. This is something Vig emphasises when assessing what has defined the band from Garbage all the way up to Strange Little Birds. “On our first album, we blended a lot of different styles,” he says. “We had pop beats, electronica, techno, punk rock fuzz guitar, big melodies and harmonies. At the time, it really caught people off-guard. We’re lucky to have a singer like Shirley – she has such a strong persona, so it was easy for us to write songs as different as Vow, Queer and Stupid Girl. We’ve carried that with us. Every record we’ve done shows that every song has its own unique stamp. Shirley is what holds it together – she can keep the focus and glue it all together.” Strange Little Birds by GARBAGE is out Friday June 10 via Stunvolume Records / Liberator Music.
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This July, Hamer Hall will open its doors to the Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Masters show. At the centre of the two-night concert event is Australia’s leading Zeppelin tribute act, Zep Boys, led by singer Vince Contarino. Ahead of the shows – which will feature a 20-song setlist and a total of 35 musicians, including The Black Dog Orchestra – Contarino looks back on his introduction to Led Zeppelin.
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Hey hey. Who are we speaking with and what’s your role in running Quince? Hey hey. You’re speaking with a mad man named Max who DJs under the name MorningMaxwell. Me and a good friend of mine Mose have put together Quince. Can you shed light on what the event name means? Basically when I think of Queen’s, I think of royalty, and with royalty, comes cheese and biscuits – and who doesn’t like quince paste with cheese and biscuits? This event isn’t an event that’s really been done before, so we thought a slightly whacky name was well in order. Unlike event lineups that aim to provide punters with a show that consistently stays in the one genre, Quince will showcase killer live performances ranging from funk, disco, party-rock and folk. How did you land on this concept for the night? Both Mose and myself are surrounded by insane musicians that we are also lucky enough to call our friends. We are huge advocates for the live music scene in Melbourne, and we want to showcase different genres with the aim for punters to go in wanting one genre, and coming out of the event with a newfound love for a new band/sound/genre. It’ll be a big night for Mose + the FMLY, Cardinia, and BLY DVS, who are launching an EP a single and an EP respectively. How will these festivities add to the atmosphere of the event? A massive one. Mose + FMLY debut EP, BLY DVS debut EP and Cardinia debut single – all incredible bands in their own way. It’s a public holiday, and as much as we love the Queen, we also want it to be a celebration of some hardwork. The event falls on the Queen’s birthday long weekend, and The Workers Club will be transformed into a royal palace. How will our favourite Fitzroy hangout look after the makeover? You guys just have to come and hang out and check it for yourself. We have different rooms with different themes of royalty. Just put it this way, it will look tea-rific. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 30
P alace There’s rumoured to be a sick afterparty when the live music’s over: the Quince Warehouse edition. What can the night owls amongst us expect from this? Ah yes, this is where the deeper side of both myself and Mose come out to play. Apart from being heavily involved with the live music scene, we both DJ. Some of Melbourne’s top house DJs will be bringing the fire – our two headliners, Spacey Space and BOOGS will kill it, and we have, in my opinion, some of the most underrated locals (Tali and Salmon Jackson) on support as well as Mose and myself as well. The lineup is almost overwhelming. With 12 bands and a bunch of DJs, who do we need to make sure that we catch on the day? Obviously the three bands launching their pieces of work will be epic, but I think the fellas from HighTea (experimental hip hop duo) and the disco sets from Lewis and Caleb will quite frankly be something special. You guys have been teasing about some pretty thrifty drink specials. Can you elaborate on this pivotal topic? We’ve been working pretty closely with one of the best venues in Melbourne, that is The Workers Club, three hours of cheap drinks 4-7pm. QUINCE, featuring Mose + the FMLY, Cardinia, Reika, The Jives, BLY DVS, and heaps more, will turn The Workers Club into a royal party palace on Sunday June 12.
“I was turned onto them when I was about ten. Then by the age of about 12 I was hooked,” he says. “When I was ten it was 1970, so it was when they were first starting to pump out. Whole Lotta Love blew me away the first time I heard that. And then when Led Zeppelin III came out, my brother had it, I fell in love.” Interestingly, Led Zeppelin weren’t critical darlings during their heyday. Not that their devout fanbase ever seemed to mind, though. “[Led Zeppelin III] was an album that was really given the bum steer by reviewers.” Contarino says. “They said, ‘Oh that’s it, they’ve lost it. Led Zeppelin’s finished.’ But I think it still stands as my favourite album.” Next came Led Zeppelin IV, which features the track that lends its name to this show, as well as several other favourites like Rock and Roll and When the Levee Breaks. For Contarino, the album’s opening number, Black Dog, is a personal favourite. “It’s got everything dirty, sexy, cool and groovy for a young boy,” he says. “Everything imaginable of your fantasy is there.” Before long, Contarino’s immense love for Led Zeppelin encouraged him to start playing music himself. “I started to play guitar, started to sing, forming little bands. We didn’t know what we were doing, but you always tried to play a Zeppelin song or
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After a year and a half of exhaustive effort, the debut album from Melbourne four-piece Tragic Earth is finally complete. Entitled Hatred and Tolerance, it’s a dark, sprawling, semi-conceptual labour of love within an alternative hard rock framework. Frontman Dima Shafro is experiencing all manner of mixed emotions now that album’s finally finished. “[I’m] excited, exhausted, relieved – all of those things,” he says. “We’ve been working on it for that long. We’d been writing it for quite a while before we’d even gone into the studio, and before the studio there was a lot of rehearsals to just get it as tight as possible. It came down to working out each second of the album, and it just became a very big, exhausting process.” The band adopted an ambitious approach to writing and recording Hatred and Tolerance, which is evident in the way the record turned out. “Right from the start, a few years back, we just decided that we’d B E AT.C O M . A U
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS comes to Hamer Hall on Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9. Visit ledzeppelinmasters.com for tickets and more info.
two and failed miserably. So Led Zeppelin became something of a passion to sit back and listen to rather than something to perform. It was just too hard. It was hard to find musicians that could play it correctly and I just couldn’t sing it.” After this realisation, Contarino certainly didn’t expect to carve out a career fronting Australia’s longest standing, most successful Zeppelin tribute act. But that’s exactly what he’s achieved since the inception of Zep Boys in 1986. Though, he was initially hesitant to join the band. “My brain was programmed to never attempt Led Zeppelin, otherwise you’ll fail. So when I was approached by a couple of guys in Adelaide who rang up and said, ‘We’re thinking of doing a whole night of Led Zeppelin,’ I remember saying, ‘Ah guys, I don’t think so. I don’t think I’m prepared to put myself through that.’ “By that stage I’d been singing in hard rock bands, writing my own stuff and performing a Zeppelin song here and there. After I hung up that phone call I went, ‘I’ve got to do this. I’ve got to find out.’ It was just more to find out where I was at as a musician and singer. I wanted to know if I had the goods.” Zep Boys have been the focus of many highly-praised tribute shows over the last 30 years, which seems to give an
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affirmative answer to Contarino’s initial query. With the added power of the Black Dog Orchestra, the Stairway to Heaven show will cover the eclectic terrain of the Zeppelin catalogue. “Led Zeppelin has this mystique and this heaviness about it, but it isn’t metal. Going to California is not a rock song; All Of My Love is not a rock song; and Kashmir is a powerhouse, but it isn’t a rock song. Songs like The Rain Song, that’s a movement – it’s like something that Vivaldi and Stravinsky would write. Just like Stairway To Heaven is. Then you’ve got flat out, balls to the wall rock songs like Immigrant Song, Whole Lotta Love and Black Dog.”
go big,” Shafro says. “The whole point was ambition, aim real high and just try to achieve it.” The band’s ambitious practice is even more impressive when you consider Tragic Earth is an entirely DIY concern. “We’ve done everything ourselves,” Shafro says. “Selfmanaged, self-promoted, self-booked. Everyone’s got a role in the band. We approach it almost like a business.” Tragic Earth prefer to go a little deeper with their subject matter than many traditional hard rock bands. In keeping
with the tone of and meaning behind the album title, Shafro says there’s thematic continuity running through the lyrics and imagery. “I find it hard to define what concepts are, but we tried to just work in that theme of ‘hatred and tolerance.’ It’s sort of been the theme of what we do as a band, trying to talk about topics that aren’t, ‘Are you ready to rock?’ and ‘let’s get drunk’ and all that sort of stuff. [We’re] more about, ‘Let’s try to talk about what’s really happening in all of society.’ “The album just sort of goes through that in a pretty honest kind of way. It’s got ups and downs, it’s got a bit of mood to it. It’s a nice little journey. Just listen to it a few times, over and over, and it’ll start making more and more sense. Dig deep into it.” The band are heading off on a national tour to promote the album, taking in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and some regional Victorian dates, before returning to Melbourne for a full blown album launch at The Brunswick Hotel. That show – on Friday July 1 – boasts a ripping lineup of local rock bands. “We’ve got Arcane Saints, Pegbucket and Warbirds, so that’s going to be a lot of fun.” And then, in even more exciting news, Tragic Earth will head off to Southeast Asia for their very first international shows. Shafro says this marks the realisation of one of the band’s long-term goals. “When you’re starting a band and you say, ‘We want to be serious about this’, we all just asked ourselves these questions back at the start: ‘How far are we willing to go?’ And of course being very aware of the financial and time costs. Part of that was that we have to get overseas, we just have to keep finding a way. So in January-February, Malaysia came up. It was a tough decision, but it was just like that whole idea of ‘We’ve got to keep moving forward’. So we just committed to it.” Hatred and Tolerance by TRAGIC EARTH is out now. They’re launching the album on Friday July 1 at The Brunswick Hotel with Arcane Saints, Warbirds and Pegbucket.
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On behalf of High Tension’s Karina Utomo: “First show with Deafheaven and Hope Drone on Friday night was well-attended by a diverse and discerning audience; I felt that sense of celebration of a cross-section of metal. I am disheartened to address that it was overshadowed by a shitty incident and sadly one that is not an
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anomaly. A member of the audience was groped by another member of the audience during High Tension’s set. We are appalled that this gross behaviour still continues at shows. This behaviour will never, ever be tolerated. This gross behaviour oppresses not only the persons being violated but also oppresses other metal fans. How are we meant to feel safe and respected when attending shows when we are constantly fearful of putting ourselves at risk of being violated? “By continuing oppression of others you are stunting the growth of the metal community, you are breeding fear and affirming the bad experiences of other metal fans that are more vulnerable. Do you ever wonder as to why the attendance of women and members of the LGBTIA community at metal shows is almost always a mere percentage? Even though a love for metal/aggressive music is not exclusive to men? Every person deserves to enjoy the show from the barrier, from the pit or from any area of the venue. The pit is not an area to be opportunistic or an open invitation to violate. How are we meant to achieve progress when a number of individuals do not understand this very basic common decency? Still?
THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE RECREATES PULSE
Too young to have seen Pink Floyd live? Or maybe you did, and want to relive the magic? The Pink Floyd Experience recreate Floyd’s Pulse CD/DVD at The METAL, HEAVY ROCK. CLASSIC Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Saturday June ROCK LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL 11. On this tour the Experience recreates GOOD SHIT Pink Floyd’s landmark stadium show from with PETER HODGSON The Division Bell tour, which featured many crunchcolumn@gmail.com of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits including a live performance of the entire Dark Side Of The Moon album.
LEGIONS OF STEEL FESTIVAL RETURNS
The Legions of Steel Festival is back for its third year in a row. The event returns to The Bendigo Hotel to showcase the best of Australian heavy metal. On Sunday June 12 check out Vanishing Point, In Malice’s Wake, Harlott, Taberah (TAS), Envenomed, Asylum (QLD), Shadow Realm (SA), Espionage, Sudden State and Skärlet. Tickets are on sale now via legionsofsteel.bigcartel.com for $17, or $20 at the door on the night.
A DAY TO REMEMBER ANNOUNCE STUDIO ALBUM SIX
Worldwide metalcore/pop punk phenomenon A Day To Remember have announced their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, Bad Vibrations, led by the video for the huge title-track. The Floridian five-piece have spent the three years since their critically acclaimed Common Courtesy touring relentlessly around the globe, including the recent Big Ass Tour Australian tour, and will drop their latest blazing effort on Friday August 19 via ADTR Records/
“My utmost respect and solidarity to the metal fan who addressed the personal violation that happened to them during our set. You took control and you spoke out. You may not know this yet, but your action gave every person who has had a similar experience, every person who has ever been fearful, reluctant to enter the “pit” – your action gave them a voice. You are one of brave few and I am sorry that you were exposed to such a gross act. Unfortunately it has happened to a lot of us. Unfortunately the gross behaviour you experienced is not uncommon. Unfortunately when these incidents occur, it is shocking and we don’t always feel comfortable to address it immediately. But you took action and faced confrontation. Thank you for not being afraid to speak out. You prevented them from trying it on another member of the audience. “We succeeded in getting this person, who thought they would not get caught groping another audience member, kicked out. This person truly had no idea of how to be respectful of others and did not deserve to participate any more. I can only hope that this person is reflecting on the negative impact they caused, that they will change their behaviour. In retrospect we wish we could have done more than assist in kicking Epitaph. Pre-orders via iTunes or bundles via smarturl.it/ADTRAus include instant downloads for Bad Vibrations and Paranoia.
SHEFEST AT MR BOOGIE MAN BAR
SheFest showcases and celebrates women in music and is back on the Queen’s Birthday holiday at Mr Boogie Man Bar. Catch Kat O, Astrohym, Triumph Over Logic, Prophetess, Subrosa and Asylum Sisters all for only $15, from 4pm.
them out of the venue. Calling that person out during our set was not enough. I wish that we could have them acknowledge that what they did was unacceptable and held them accountable for their actions. “I’ve been asked multiple times on my own vulnerability. The utter trust I feel every time I am engaged with the audience is supported by the fact that I always have a microphone in my hand, my voice is amplified for that 30 minutes where I feel control. This is not the case for every audience member, some more vulnerable than others and without a mic. I fear of similar incidents when members of the audience cannot speak out and these incidents go unnoticed. Thank you to the other members of this audience for not tolerating this person’s actions. Crowd accountability is crucial to keep everyone safe. Look out for one another and remember everyone’s experiences matter. “We will be inviting fans of metal/ aggressive music specifically to share their experiences and offer their ideas/insights [into this issue]. We have some ideas on how we may be able improve the safety of our fans and make our shows feel more inclusive, because frankly, we can’t believe this shit is still happening.” kings Tracer, fresh from their European tour. Of course the lads from Black Aces couldn’t throw their own festival without chucking themselves in the mix. Be at The Tote in Collingwood on Saturday June 25.
WIL WAGNER ANNOUNCES SOLO SHOWS
Regional rockers Black Aces bring you Rock ‘n A Hard Place Festival, a stellar mini festival featuring a lineup handpicked by the band themselves. Having always wanted to put on their own festival, the words “bugger it, let’s bloody do it” were uttered, and Rock n’ A Hard Place was born. Catch psychedelic heavy blues trio Two Headed Dog, funky blues-rockers Smoke Stack Rhino plus long time Melbourne rock royalty The Casanovas. From Sydney, Celtic rockers The Bitter Sweethearts, Dellacoma Rio (back in Australia from a slew of US dates), and Adelaide hard rock
Having toured Australia and the globe relentlessly, The Smith Street Band are about to embark on one last run around the country with acclaimed album Throw Me In The River. With the full run of dates sold out except for a second Perth show, frontman Wil Wagner has announced two solo shows in Melbourne and Sydney. They’ll be his biggest solo shows to date, and you can catch him at the Corner Hotel in Richmond on Friday August 19. He’ll be joined by friend and musical compadre Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!). A New Yorker but no stranger to Australia, Rosenstock played a string of dates in March this year around his own solo release, We Cool? and has previously joined Wagner on tour in Australia and America, not to mention he produced Throw Me In The River. Tickets on sale now from thesmithstreetband.com.
different from other bands going around at that particular point in time. “With the second one, we just spent a bit more time on it, spent a bit more money on it. Bite Your Tongue is in a similar vein. It’s probably a bit heavier, it’s a bit angrier, it’s pretty pissed off, it’s got a fuller sound.” This Saturday’s show runs from midafternoon right up until the wee hours of Sunday morning. The lineup includes recognised names such as Cherrywood, Digger and the Pussycats and Tankerville, plus a bunch of lesser known acts like Shinplasters and Smoke Witch. After this show Spacejunk plan to find a substitute drummer for the next 12 months, then reinstate Price upon his return from
Germany. But just in case things don’t work out that way, they wanted to make sure it was a huge night. “We thought, ‘Let’s just get all our mates bands or bands we’ve played with who have been supporters of us and also bands who we’re fans of.’ Digger and the Pussycats are mates and also one of my favourite bands. Escargo-go’s, they’re mates. We share a rehearsal room with them. Chris [Drane] who plays drums in Escargo-go’s is also in Cherrywood and Tankerville. So we’re seeing if we could torture him via drums. Mod Vigil is a newish band with Tim [Wold] from Kids of Zoo and Andre [Fazio] who was in Baptism of Uzi. Master_Beta, they’re all guys Eugene
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SPARE NO WORDS, HER MAJESTY’S HANGOVER, SUPA SUPLEX AT THE BENDIGO HOTEL SUSS CUNTS, SHRIMPWITCH, MISS MISS, EATMAN, DJ EMOCEANS AT THE TOTE
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HAILGUN, MASTER BLASTER, REMOVALIST, WET PENSIONER, DISASTERS, JERKBEAST AT THE BENDIGO HOTEL WOLFPACK, PSYCHO GREEN, AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTORY, MASTER BETA, ROAD RASH AT THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL AUSMUTEANTS, TIM AND THE BOYS, REPAIRS, SPOTTING, PERFECT SKIN (DJ SET) AT THE TOTE AREA 7, 28 DAYS, POSTSCRIPT AT THE CORNER HOTEL THE VOLCANICS, COFFIN WOLF, BRAT FARRAR, THE FCKUPS, DJ JULES SHELDON AT THE OLD BAR
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THE RAMSHACKLE ARMY, COSMIC KAHUNA, LAURA PALMER, COFFIN WOLF, JOE GUITON AND THE SUICIDE TUESDAYS HAILGUN, ORGAN DONOR, MASTER BLASTER, STARTING FIRES, GUERILLA FUNK AT BAR 12 RADIO BIRDMAN, THE VOLCANICS, MAGIC BONES AT MAX WATT’S
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MASTER BLASTER, HAILGUN, GRUDGE!, MANIAXE, ATOMIC DEATH SQUAD, SICK MACHINE, ORGAN DONOR, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, UNCLE GEEZER AT THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL HANNAHBAND, JESSE LOCKE BAND, FLYING SO HIGH-OS, GEORGIA MAQ AT THE LAST CHANCE ROCK N ROLL BAR SHIT SEX, SHRIMPWITCH, TANKERVILLE, JENNY, NICK AND SHAWNA, EATMAN, GENERAL MEN, MOD VIGIL, CROP TOP AT THE TOTE JAMES BROOK, MIKE DENOVAN, KIT LUNA AT THE REVERENCE HOTEL 28 DAYS, AREA 7 AT THE CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL
SPACEJUNK TONGUES WAGGING
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Melbourne fuzz rockers Spacejunk are headlining a 15-band bill of thrashy noise at the Last Chance Rock N Roll Bar this Saturday. The gig doubles as the launch of Spacejunk’s Bite Your Tongue LP and a send-off for their drummer Cam Price, who’s heading to Germany in July for a 12-month internship. First things first, vigilant readers may realise that Spacejunk held a launch for the album to coincide with its release last year. Though, there’s been a delay in getting it available on all formats. “We released it in October on CD and cassette and then we were awaiting vinyls,” says guitarist/co-vocalist Mark Ryan. “The vinyls took quite a while to arrive – we got those about two months ago now, but on the same day that I got 500 vinyls, I also got a phone call from our drummer saying, ‘Hey I’m going to Germany.’ So the album has been out for a little while and we have been spruiking it, but we figured we haven’t had the launch party for the LP. This is why it’s a two-in-one kind of thing.” Bite Your Tongue is Spacejunk’s second album, following their 2014 self-titled release. The latest album is similar in its coverage of a range of hard rock genres,
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from thrash punk to fuzz rock and spookier post-punk sounds. But on this album they sounds less like a group of enthusiastic music fans than guys with the ability to spin something captivating from their taste for noisy rock music. “The first record, we did it really quickly,” Ryan says. “We had a whole bunch of songs, which we just went and recorded in our rehearsal room. We were like, ‘We’re going to be playing gigs. Let’s just make an album that we can just sell at gigs.’ We didn’t do any clips or any promo. We didn’t really think about that at all. But it turned out quite a few people [liked it] and we got a couple of nice reviews. I think maybe the style we were playing was a little bit
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[Ryan, Spacejunk guitarist] went to high school with. “There’s a bit of a mixed bag of rock genres in that lineup. We’ve got from 3 o’clock in the afternoon until 3 in the morning to hang out and drink beers with all these blokes from bands who we want to hang out with.” SPACEJUNK take over the Last Chance Rock N Roll Bar (formerly the Public Bar) on Saturday June 11, joined by Cherrywood, Tankerville, Digger and the Pussycats, Escargo-go’s and more. Bands start at 3pm and the first 24 people through the door will get a free tinnie courtesy of Sample Brew.
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Anchor begins with a rumbling bass loop, drum sounds rising rapidly out of the muddy mix. A single synth note and a hoarse, unintelligible vocal moves quickly across the stereo spectrum, forewarning something – possibly menacing, and decidedly interesting. It says a lot that this is how Ngaiire decides to open her second album, Blastoma. Named after a form of cancer that the Papua New Guinean born singer battled at a young age, there is a sense of self-assurance, even dignity, to the music contained within. Much thought has gone into the execution of this collection, presumably taking shape over the three years since Lamentations, and producers/co-writers Paul Mac and Jack Grace deserve praise for the album’s measured consistency. Once, released as a single in 2015 and included here, is one of those rare songs that has a certain indefinable quality to it. When the trends and musical conventions of today are outmoded there is no doubt that this song will still sound incredible. The beat stays constant throughout the track’s five-minute duration, while the rest of the instrumentation is quite sparse, allowing the vocal delivery to be the focus. The melody is just gorgeous and
Ngaiire never over-sings it, building emotion throughout her performance.This sparseness is typical of the record, with most tracks featuring Ngaiire’s voice prominent in the mix, and very simple electronic rhythmic and synth elements holding the tracks together. Cruel, a duet with Grace, continues this approach, showing that pop music does not always need bombast to create very catchy hooks. The understated delivery of both singers manages to communicate the melancholic nature of the lyric, while the deceptively major key melody lines dig into your ears. Fall Into My Arms, a gospel-style piano and group harmony ballad that has been a memorable part of her shows over the last year, is a fitting album closer. It also serves as a reminder that, although Ngaiire utilises elements of electronic music throughout Blastoma, she is at home amongst acoustic-based instrumentation. Her voice is powerful and capable of beauty, but she uses it here without any theatrics, communicating instead raw emotion and soul. BY ALEX WATTS
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ELIZABETH ROSE In 3’s (Midnight Feature/Inertia) There’s a nice chiptune-y wonk underpinning In 3’s. The rest of the track has R&B aspirations that aren’t fully achieved, lacking a clear sense of direction – especially evident in the ambling middle eight and adlibs that sound placeholder. But it’s almost there in the chorus, Rose’s
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The Avalanches just got drunk and shittily DJed at Primavera? Man they totally missed the boat on the EDM era. COLLARBONES The Cut (Independent) Coming outta nowhere, on the eve of Marcus Whale’s debut solo album Collarbones drop their new single The Cut. It flows much like Whale’s recent solo singles, a spacious runway for lift-off, breaking off into a raveready throwdown. It continues the daring production of 2014’s Return, with the joyous tinge of a love song. Wonderful on every level, a treat to savour.
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Six years since the release of Latin, Holy Fuck have finally released their fourth album, Congrats. The Canadian electronic rock band unit has created an instrumental master class, immediately satisfying and abrasive as ever. Spinning like a helicopter blade, Chimes Broken includes rumbling snares and sporadic, synth-spliced bass lines, which pull you into the band’s sonic force field. Beginning with a dancing kick drum, Tom Tom is a scratchy single situated in the midst of vocal reverb and wide-scope echo. Shivering introduces diluted acoustic guitar tones, something rather different for the largely electronic group. With a subtle vocal presence lurking throughout the record’s opening sequence, it finally appears in full for Neon Dad. House Of Glass kicks off with an effect that sounds like the revving of a chainsaw. As the intense, ticking sample is blended with a ballsy bass line and some consistent key tones, the track becomes of the most emotive in the collection. Followed up by Sabbatics, Holy Fuck take a turn towards jungle rhythms and some seriously fat bass. An echoed acoustic track, Shimmering is similar to Shivering, stripped back to a simple guitar-driven 60 seconds. Acidic returns the album to electronica, delivering a warped and enjoyably wacky soundscape. Crapture closes the record with incredible force, fuzzy feedback and undeniable energy. BY PHOEBE ROBERTSON
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BY JACOB COLLIVER
A pensive mirror selfie of Emma Russack graces the cover of her third album In A New State. The album’s lyrics are largely centred on Russack becoming more self-reliant, and in the process you gain a deep understanding of her personal life ± from the highs and lows of her romances to her feelings towards her New South Wales hometown and adopted home of Melbourne. Cottesloe reminisces on times spent floating in the ocean, pairing these memories with intricate guitar work and a bubbling synth. If You Could See Me Now appears to be a snide message to an ex-lover, with Russack delving into her lack of a sex life over the last six months. But rather than expressing frustration, Russack appears content and says that she doesn’t need to have sex for self-validation. Have You looks at all the contradictions that characterise a relationship, steadily building up to a crescendo before the song abruptly ends. While this track could have gone further, any disappointment is appeased by the following track Best Love. The song looks at the relationship a 16-yearold Russack had with an adult man, documenting the new world she was exposed to, along with her family’s disapproval. Paired with a charming instrumental accompaniment, Russack manages to perfectly capture the naivety of teenage love. My Own Friend is the boldest track on the album, with a shoegaze-like quality to the guitars that come in sharp waves during the chorus. The lyrics comment on assimilating into the city and Russack recognising that she is “small and not very special at all”. While this may seem selfdeprecating, Russack appears to be at peace with her place in the world and never appears plagued by the doubts that afflict most people of a similar age.
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Australian indie duo Colour Bomb have delivered on their self-titled debut album. With a beat that will have your hips shaking and booty bouncing, sexinfused opener Moth is indicative of Jimmy Saunders and Tom Whitty’s synth-pop sound. Five years in the making, Colour Bomb is the result of sheer devotion. With lyrics like, “I hold onto something just long enough to watch it all float away”, and an arrangement that ranges from understated to elaborate in less than four minutes, Beautiful Parade is a true standout. Only two songs into the album, it’s clear the local pair have crafted a polished piece of art. Dying To Leave examines the lost nature of youth culture via a warm, caramelised vocal from Saunders. Add a beauty of a bass line and an excitable drum beat and you’ve got yourself a stunning single. My Resting Place exudes stark imagery in the line “A legacy, a rotten thought / A poisoned seed to sprout in time / From my resting place”, whereas Blood In A River reverts to a more traditional storytelling style. On The Run brings together twinkling chimes, a direct kick and an incredible vocal range. Soaked in sorrow, Mostly Asleep explores senility and will send you down the thought patterns of a “young man in a skeleton”. Delving into some diverse themes, Colour Bomb are much more than a simple pop partnership. Between the perils of love with Paper Doll and the unrequited spirit of The Only Eve, the band’s emotive electronic arrangements continue. Tying it up with the BDSM based Learn The Ropes, it’s a bold ballad worthy of a undeniable double-take. Colour Bomb are a vibrant, energetic splash of sound, offering listeners a carefully planned pop production. BY PHOEBE ROBERTSON
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IN A NEW STATE (Spunk Records)
You could argue that these are increasingly mature times for artists, where delicate prowess and tight production take priority over the frantic kineticism of a decade past. Ash & Ice perfectly reflects this current atmosphere, in both its strengths and weaknesses. It’s a different beast to earlier Kills albums like Midnight Boom; the same fuzzy guitar licks and punchy attitude are still there, but there’s also a level of refined sophistication. The title acts as a monument to the creative duality of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince. They’ve forged a career by seamlessly integrating their different influences, and this album is the most blatant expression of that connection. The fusion of a bubbly drum machine with crunchy neowestern guitar licks should sound confronting and experimental at best, but here it effortlessly strums along buoyed by the confidence of a band that realises the virtue of subtlety. Where Bitter Fruit almost falls on the classic-rock side of the spectrum, Days Of Why And How whisks straight back to a contemporary indie pop feel. Siberian Nights struts along on smoky hooks with sexy abandon, before That Love presents a dichotomy of gentle piano and gut-punching lyrical honesty. Hard Habit To Break is the evolution of earlier tracks like Cheap And Cheerful: at once stylistically antithetic, yet born from the same unyielding power. They’ve grown from creators of psychotic teenage anthems into wielders of tasteful electropop, but the machine gun bursts of guitar solo remind us that they haven’t forgotten their wilder years. Mosshart’s vocals are just as powerful and passionate as ever, but there’s an air of melancholy that swaps aggressive energy for emotional gravity. Hum For Your Buzz is a bluesy Jack White-esque ballad where her voice bleeds a beauty both uncompromising and surprisingly sweet. Overall, Ash & Ice feels like a natural progression for The Kills: minimalist, as always, but polished.
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It’s all well and good for bands and musicians to evolve as artists and take their careers in a new direction, but sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than an artist putting out an album where you get exactly what you came for (AC/DC anyone?). That’s exactly what Band of Skulls have done with their fourth release, By Default. Across twelve tracks that don’t stick around for longer than they have to, they stay true to the brooding, dangerous rock riffs and haunting vocal harmonies that people know them for. In Love by Default is a standout for the smoky interplay between Russell Marsden’s guitar and Emma Richardson’s bass. The album was recorded in a Southampton church, which adds extra echo to this mysterious melodic interchange. Matt Hayward’s drums are crucial to the band’s sound, allowing Skulls to wring a versatile array of sounds out of the blues rock format. His bass drum hits you like a fist in the chest on stoner rockers Killer and Black Magic; cymbal-heavy grooves make So Good and Bodies surprisingly danceable; and Back of Beyond has a boogie feel behind the swagger of Marsden’s sizzling guitar. By Default sees one of the UK’s best rock outfits in fine form, and gives them plenty of new ammunition to use to wow live audiences for another two years. BY ALEXANDER DARLING
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Out of the ashes of some of Holland’s pioneering thrash bands come Razend. Razend means “furious” in Dutch, and from the opening track Girl In The Mirror the fury hardly stops. A female singer who can hold some serious high notes while also delivering ballsy, deeper vocals is a massive trump card for this band. Corinne van den Brand’s evil squealing and twisted storytelling is reminiscent of King Diamond in his prime. Under her formidable voice there are nonstop wailing guitars and thick riffs. However, the real stand out is the drumming. Tim Verheijden’s double kick is in overdrive, and slick time changes are pulled off seamlessly. White Goat II features a solid mix of power/melodic metal with old school Bay Area thrash. At times, such as in the foot-to-the-floor head bangers Boktor of Horror, FYAG and Pain And Loss, you can hear elements of early Metallica, Anthrax and Exodus woven into the sound. There are also more contemplative moments through the middle of the record, including lightfilled instrumental interlude The Promise Of Hope. Providing a breather from the fury, classical acoustic guitars allow you to drift you away, before returning to the dark, blasting power of Substantia Nigra. Razend have already played some notable festivals like Eindhoven Metal Meeting. With the strength of White Goat II, they’ll undoubtedly find their place on bigger stages in the European festival circuit and further afield.
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SOPHIE ELSWORTH + ZAC SABER Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. THE ROOKIES The Rooks Return, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. LAURA JEAN + GUY BLACKMAN Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $10.00.
WEDNESDAY 8 JUN AIR SUPPLY Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $81.65. AN EVEN SUN Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood.
JOSH RENNIE-HYNES Hi Josh. What do you reckon people will say you sound like? My music falls somewhere in the alt-country, Americana, folk, singer/songwriter category. What do you love about making music? Everything. From the writing to the recording and production to the touring and the performing live. Plus the wide range of amazing folk I get to meet along the way and all of the friends I’ve made. Ain’t nothing to complain about here. What do you hate about the music industry? Inauthenticity. If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why? He’s still alive, but I’d certainly like to smoke a joint with Tom Petty and play him some songs back when he was starting out in his Mudcrutch days. If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why? Shit, I don’t know. I don’t dislike anyone that much that I think they should die. But I think the music from some of those awful pop country bands should die. What can a punter expect from your live show? They can expect to hear my songs, played by me and my guitar. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? I’ve released one EP, one album and my second album will be released this August. All of which are/will be available on iTunes/Spotify or from my website, www.joshrenniehynes.com. JOSH RENNIE-HYNES and The Wildflowers are playing at the Yarra Hotel on Saturday June 11 with support from Little Georgia.
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8:00pm. $7.00.
CREEK + DOG WHISTLE POLITICS + TRIP MONKS Bar
Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
DADA ONO + GLASFROSCH + FIERCE MILD Evelyn Hotel,
Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8.00.
MIKE NOGA + FREYA HOLLICK Gasometer Hotel,
Collingwood. 8:00pm. $12.00. OPEN MIC Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 6:00pm. RUBIX RADIO ON KISSFM Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 8:30pm.
THE PRETTY LITTLES + GUERILLA FUNK + KITE MACHINE Grand Hotel Mornington, Mornington. 8:00pm. $12.00. THELMA PLUM Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. TRIBUTE TO THE ANGELS OPEN MIC Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6:00pm.
WOODY PITNEY + OLIVER© S ARMY + LACHIE RANFORD
Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 8:00pm. $8.00. YELLOWJAKETS Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:00pm. YELLOWJAKETS Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 10:00pm. $44.00. YOU MINX + LOVE BONER + TRUE DEFECTIVE Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
LEROY JAMES & THE NEW JAZZ RENEGADES
TH E TOFF I N TOWN The original hip hop soul collective 30/70 are transforming The Toff for the month of June. Each Wednesday will feature the collective house band, who will be holding down the salmon slap, with appearances from an impressive variety of MCs, vocalists, poets and instrumentalists. On Wednesday June 8, Leroy James & The New Jazz Renegades will be holding down the fort. Tickets are $5 on the door at 8.30pm.
MIKE NOGA BAND
THE GASOMETER Mike Noga is playing a delightful residency for the month of June at The Gasometer. The gigs will see him showcasing an array of work from his upcoming third album, ahead of the official release in August. On Wednesday June 8 Noga will be joined by the lovely Freya Hollick. Tickets are $12 on the door, things get started at 8pm.
BOHJASS + BITTER ALMOND 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. BOPSTRETCH Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. DANIEL SUSNJAR AFRO-PERUVIAN JAZZ GROUP Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00.
DIZZY’S BIG BAND Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $10.00.
MARCIO MENDES + BEN VANDERWAL Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $20.00.
MEGAN HILTY Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 8:00pm. $58.00.
LUCIE THORNE Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm. MUDDYS BLUES ROULETTE - FEAT: JUSTIN YAP Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Purple Emerald, Northcote. 8:00pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. 8:00pm. SKRONKADOODLEDOO Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd.
6:00pm. $5.00.
WINE WHISKEY WOMEN - FEAT: TRACEY HOGUE + DOMINIQUE Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.
THURSDAY 9 JUN SPARE NO WORDS
THE B EN DI G O Things are getting grungy at The Bendigo on Thursday June 9, with Melbourne’s Spare No Words set to headline a ripper of a show. It’s a bit of a mixed bill, with pop-punk kids Her Majesty’s Hangover on board, and Supa Suplex bringing the punk rock politics. Have a head bang and a boogie from 8pm onwards.
30/70 COLLECTIVE Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. ALLEGED ASSOCIATES Newport Bowling Club, Newport.
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WOODY PITNEY
T H E WO R K E R’S C LU B Australian singer/songwriter Woody Pitney will be joined by his band for a month long residency at The Worker’s Club. Pitney’s brand of honest folk/pop has secured him number one slots in Germany for his single You Can Stay. For the time being, he’s preparing for his album release later in the year, trying out some new material during his residency. Catch him on Wednesday June 8 from 8pm, $8 to get in.
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DAVID REX QUARTET Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $25.00. HIROMI Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 7:30pm. $79.00. JAMIE OEHLERS + PAUL GRABOWSKY QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. KESTRAL + MEAGHAN NIGHTJAR 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 8:00pm. $57.00. MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - FEAT: PREQUEL + EDD FISHER Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. MONASH UNIVERSITY JAZZ FUTURES + EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ SEPTET Melbourne Recital Centre,
Southbank. 6:00pm. $30.00.
GIG GUIDE REEL TAPES
WH OL E LOT TA LOV E Reel Tapes are a band fresh out of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, bringing a new sound to the altrock scene. The five-piece lift elements from a range of genres, somehow tying together a seamless sound that is sure to invigorate the ear drums. Support is from new boys Bin Night and Mr Holiday. Free entry with music starting at 8pm.
THE HARLOTS + DJ VINCE PEACH + DJ PIERRE BARONI
BLANCK MASS
THE CUR TIN Blanck Mass ± the solo project of Fuck Button’s Benjamin John Power ± is doing a whirlwind tour of Australia with a limited run of shows. On Thursday June 9 he’s hitting up Melbourne to give us a taste of his latest offering, Dumb Flesh. Layered, crackling soundscapes with a fresh take on the electronic genre, make Blanck Mass a must-see performance. It’s all happening at The Curtin, with Habits in the support slot. Doors are at 8pm, tickets via the venue.
NATHAN SLATER QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club,
Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $20.00.
RIVERSIDE JAZZ CLUB - FEAT: KUMAR SHOME TRIO + WALLACE GOLLAN + NOVAK MANOJLOVIC + JOHN BAILEY Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank.
5:00pm.
SNARKY PUPPY + MICHELLE WILLIS Forum Theatre,
Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. $69.00.
SOUL POWER - FEAT: MIKE STEVA Purple Emerald,
Northcote. 8:00pm.
TAL COHEN QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THE GOOD EGG THURSDAYS - FEAT: HENRY WHO + TIGERFUNK + LEWIS CANCUT Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm.
Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $10.00. THE SYNCOPATORS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00. TIMBALERO THURSDAY La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. AVOID + INFRAGHOSTS + VLF + DGRAY Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $5.00. BAND WARS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. $15.00.
BLOOM + POLICE & THIEVES + THE MOODY SPOOKS + WHITE VANS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $10.00.
CLASSIC ALBUM CLUB (COVERS SANTANA) Eddie's
Bandroom, 7:30pm.
FREAK & THE FAT CATS + JADE ALICE + YASIN LEFLEF Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00.
GROENI + JAALA + UNCOMFORTABLE SCIENCE + SAMPA THE GREAT + MORE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.
5:30pm.
THE DESERT SEA
TH E B RU N S WI C K H OT E L The Desert Sea are kicking off their Elevator Launch Tour with a show at The Brunswick Hotel on Thursday June 9. Using a rock’n’roll formula that blends earthy riffs and raw vocal melodies, The Desert Sea really know how to put on a live performance. Sydney band Aureus are joining them on the road, and the gig at the Brunny will see additional support from The Hidden Venture, Two Headed Dog and A Basket of Mammoths. Doors swing open at 8pm.
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THE DESERT SEA + THE HIDDEN VENTURE + TWO HEADED DOG + A BASKET OF MAMMOTHS + AUREUS Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
UNDERGROUND + THE DEAD PHAROAHS + SARA EIDA Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. YELLOWJAKETS Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:00pm. YELLOWJAKETS Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 10:00pm. $44.00. BACKSTAGE - FEAT: CAROL WILLIAMS ELASTIC BAND + THE SHAKE SHACK BOOGIE BAND Musicland, Fawkner.
7:00pm.
BROKEN RIVER + LONG STORY + QD Tago Mago, Thornbury. 7:00pm.
CHRIS PICKERING + MADDIE JANE Retreat Hotel,
Brunswick. 8:30pm.
8:00pm.
Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
THE CASEY BENNETTO PROJECT + SARAH CARROLL
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Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5.00.
SEAN MCMAHON + JEMMA ROWLANDS Labour In Vain,
Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
LONG STORY, QD 7PM, FREE
Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.
SPARE NO WORDS + HER MAJESTY'S HANGOVER + SUPA SUPLEX Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. SUSS CUNTS + SHRIMPWITCH + MISS MISS + EAT-MAN + DJ EMOCEANS Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8.00. THE BRAVES + DEAD END + GEE SEAS + GONZO Grace
MEZZ LIVE Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights.
THE DRUNKEN POET Chris Stockley has been in the music industry since the ‘70s, when he played with iconic country rock group The Dingoes. Since then he’s contributed his experience to acts such as Axiom, Stockley See & Mason, the Rock Doctors and Jimmy Barnes. Catch him for a very special solo performance at The Drunken Poet on Thursday June 9. Entry is free and Stockley will be joined by special guest Michael Bright from 8pm.
BROKEN RIVER
Hotel, Coburg. 8:30pm.
REEL TAPES + BIN NIGHT + MR HOLIDAY Whole Lotta
JAMES FRANKLIN + AARON POLLOCK Shebeen,
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PAPPY + CALIMARI GIRLS + SCHOOL DAMAGE Post Office
DRUNKEN POACHERS DJS Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. KOZMIK COUNTY Bar Oussou, Brunswick. 9:30pm. NICK ANDERSON & FRIENDS Carters Bar, Northcote.
7:30pm. $20.00.
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Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 7:30pm. $17.00. THE NEED Railway Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 8:00pm. TOM DOCKRAY + OSKAR HERBIG The Rooks Return, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
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So, what are the Riff Raiders all about? Classic Rock and killer riffs. We bust out the gems from classic hard rock artists from the ‘70s that often go unplayed. What has been your favourite gig to date? Packed house at rock central Cherry Bar in April. Two sets, no supports and the crowd went absolutely nuts. What do you love about playing live? The immediate feedback from the crowd. It’s like a drug, or food. I could live on that shit. The energy and force that the band generates is like riding on the bonnet of a semi trailer. A bit scary, fucking loud and totally exhilarating. What do you hate about playing live? Not much really. It’s hard for me to try and save my voice and not yell-talk to every punter before the show, so the late ones suck a bit that way. Keeping the gear safe afterwards is a bit of a drag sometimes too. Why have you singled out the music of Cheap Trick for this Saturday’s gig? Celebrating Cheap Trick’s 2016 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame gave us the perfect excuse to play their live album in full. Marty [guitar] and I have been fans of the band since we were teenagers. Their recorded catalogue is incredible and their live shows truly epic. They have all the pieces of the personality puzzle ± the crazy guitarist, the beautiful singer that has one of the best pop/rock voices in history, the geeky drummer and the fuckable bass player with an overdraft of strings. RIFF RAIDERS present Cheap Trick’s At Budokan on Saturday June 11 at the Flying Saucer Club, plus tunes by Queen, Zoot, Easybeats, Thin Lizzy and Led Zeppelin.
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GIG GUIDE FRIDAY 10 JUN DJ JOEY ELBOWS
T HE REVERENCE On Friday June 10, DJ Joey Elbows is returning to The Reverence to spin some party tracks with a twist. Elbows will be laying down the best of ‘50s rockabilly, ‘60s garage, ‘70s punk, ‘80s alternative, rock’n’roll, as well as ‘90s alternative. Free entry for all, sashay on down and shake a tail feather or two from 8pm.
28 DAYS + AREA-7 Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm.
$35.00.
BARELY STANDING PRESENTS Prince Public Bar, St Kilda
. 8:30pm.
BYOLK + UNCLE BOBBY + WEDDING RING BELLS + TALI MAHONEY Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $10.00.
FATIMA AL QADIRI
HOWLE R The multi-talented Fatima Al Qadiri is gearing up to change lives at Howler on Friday June 10 Born in Kuwait and now based in New York, the composer, musician and visual artist creates haunting soundscapes that channel raw emotion. Catch her at 9pm, tickets via the Moshtix.
CAPTAIN SPALDING Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 9:30pm.
CULTURE CLUB Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. 6:30pm.
HAILGUN
TH E B E N D I G O Hardcore/punk three-piece Hailgun are about to set sail for New Zealand, but not before they play a banger of a show with some good mates at The Bendigo. Master Blaster, Removalist, Wet Pensioner, Cosmic Kahuna and Jerkbeast have all signed on for the night, and entry is a measly $10. Have yourself a solid Friday on the cheap, with doors at 8pm.
SUMMER FLAKE + GOOD MORNING + RED SPENCER + DIET Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $15.00. THE HOLLOW Black Hatt, Geelong. 9:30pm. THE KITE MACHINE Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:00pm. THE VOLCANICS + COFFIN WOLF + BRAT FARRAR + THE FCKUPS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. THELMA PLUM Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm.
WOLFPACK + AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTORY + PSYCHO GREEN + MASTER_BETA + ROAD RASH Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
EINSTEINS TOYBOYS + CADILLAC DRIFTERS Musicland,
Fawkner. 7:30pm. $10.00. FINISHING SCHOOL Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 9:30pm. $10.00.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - FEAT: BRADY JAMES + TAYLOR PIGGOTT + BEN JANSZ + MORE Continental Hotel Sorrento, Sorrento. 9:00pm.
FUTURE CORPSE + STRICT VINCENT + SPIDER GOAT CANYON + RARE OLIVES + GIANT CLAM Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. $12.00. GROTTO Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 2:00am.
HAILGUN + MASTER BLASTER + REMOVALIST + WET PENSIONER + COSMIC KAHUNA + JERKBEAST Bendigo
Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.
HEY HEY IT© S FRIDAY - FEAT: ASTRO BOYS Royal Hotel (essendon), Essendon. 10:00pm.
THE KITE MACHINE
PEN N Y BL ACK Geelong’s favourite funk-rock trio are currently on the road in support of their latest single Charlotte. As part of their national tour, on Friday June 10 they’re bringing the party to Penny Black for a night of fuzzed out debauchery. Put on your dancing shoes and head on down at 9pm. To sweeten the deal, entry won’t cost you a pretty penny.
KATE MARTIN + STONEFOX + AEORA Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 8:30pm. $7.80.
LA DANSE MACABRE + BRUNSWICK MASSIVE RESIDENT DJS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. MOLLY RINGWALD Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:00pm. NICK BARKER & THE MONKEY MEN Flying Saucer Club,
Elsternwick. 6:00pm. $23.00. NITE MOOVES Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. 8:00pm. PINK HARVEST Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.
RATTRAY ROAD + ACE BRICKLAYING + DAMIEN MARSHALL Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. $13.00. ROMEO MOON Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
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ANDREW ROBERTS Tuxedo Cat, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.
$10.00.
BEYOND VEGAS + STACKHOUSE + FREAK & THE FATCATS Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford. 7:00pm. BLACK SORROWS Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $32.00. CHRIS WILSON Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. DEAD CITY LIGHTS + GRETTA ZILLER Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
EDDIE PALMIERI Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 7:30pm. $79.00.
TH E WO R K E R’S C LU B Songstress Kate Martin started off in Townsville, but now calls Melbourne home. For the ripe young age of 22, Martin has accomplished more than what many will in a lifetime. In addition to two albums, Martin has supported the likes of huge acts such as The Middle East, Josh Pyke, Emma Louise, The Waifs, The Paper Kites, Bluejuice and Little Birdy. Martin is launching a brand new single at The Worker’s Club on
MARK WILKINSON Workers Club (geelong), Geelong. 8:00pm. $34.70.
MR ALFORD Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm. NEIL HAWKERS BLUES BAND Post Office Hotel, Coburg.
9:30pm.
SUGARFOOT RAMBLERS Longhorn Saloon, Carlton.
8:00pm.
THE © JOHNNY CAN© T DANCE© CAJUN TRIO Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8:00pm.
THE GAMI GAMI DEVILS Carters Bar, Northcote. 8:00pm. TIM WHEATLEY Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.
U Tuxedo Cat, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. WALKIN© THE LINE (JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE) Big Huey's Diner, South Melbourne. 8:00pm.
ZERAFINA ZARA & ALLEGED ASSOCIATES Smokehouse
SATURDAY 11 JUN WICHITA
CRAIG SCHNEIDER TRIO Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond.
9:00pm. $30.00.
LACHLAN DUTHIE + RORY MCKENNA Preston Market,
Preston. 11:00am.
101, Maidstone. 7:00pm.
8:30pm. $25.00.
KATE MARTIN T HE EVELYN Thando is launching her hotly anticipated debut EP, Digital Love Letters, on Friday June 10 at The Evelyn. The Melbourne singer/songwriter provides an electronic take on modern soul and R&B, with lush vocals backed by dreamy soundscapes. Check out the sensation that is Thando when she heats up The Evelyn. Tickets are $20 on the door, get toasty from 8pm.
T H E B.E A S T Singer/songwriter Sean McMahon is bringing the MoonMen to The B.East on Friday June 10. The altcountry artists new material blends an eclectic mix of blues, psychedelic country, folk and rock’n’roll ± a stark contrast to the acoustic ballads he has been known for in the past. DJ Chelsea Wilson will be spinning the wax from 7pm, with McMahon and his MoonMen hitting the stage at 9.30pm.
BIG BAND FREQUENCY + LET© S DANCE BIG BAND + JASSISTERS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. CANNONBALL Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd.
$76.46.
THANDO
SEAN MCMAHON & THE MOONMEN
AUSMUTEANTS
THE REVE REN CE On Saturday June 11 The Reverence are hosting some sweet local acts to warm up your weekend. Surf/rock/ funk outfit Wichita will be joined by three-piece alt-rockers Violent Paradise along with some special guests. Plus with all the hearty winter warmers served up by the kitchen, you’ll be covered on all fronts. It going down in the front bar from 8.30pm, entry is $5.
T H E TOT E Ausmuteants are about to head off to Europe ahead of their upcoming fourth album, Band of the Future, on Aarght Records. Before they leave us in the dust, they’ll be treating Melbourne punters to a final show at The Tote on Friday June 10. Supports for the bon voyage include Spotting, Tim & the Boys and a rare appearance from Repairs. Doors are at 8pm and entry will set you back $10.
8:00pm.
DIESEL Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights. 8:00pm.
Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 8:30pm. $12.00.
$36.00.
RATTRAY ROAD
A BLONDE MOMENT Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. A LONELY CROWD + GLASS OCEAN + LABELLE + MYYTH BANG - FEAT: BELLE HAVEN + OCEANS TO ATHENA + OCEAN SLEEPER Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00.
CABLE TIES + HUMAN RESOURCES Post Office Hotel,
$5.00.
C H E R RY B A R Melbourne rockers Rattray Road are gearing up to release their new CD All Along at Cherry Bar on Friday June 10. The blokes have been jamming at venues across the city over the past few years, and are looking forward to belting out the material from the new release. Damien Marshall and Ace Bricklaying are filling up the support slots. Tickets are $13 and doors are nice and early at 5pm.
Cbd. 7:00pm. $25.00.
EZEKIEL OX + DJ MARZE Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.
DAISY CHAIN + THE DARE OHHS The Rooks Return,
9:30pm.
GAWURRA Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm. JETSON + TIM CROSSEY + NICK O© MARA Tago Mago,
FLAMIN’ GROOVY Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. IN OUR OWN WORDS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne JAMIE OEHLERS QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. LUNATONES + BLACK MOLASSES + SQUID NEBULA 303,
Northcote. 9:00pm. $5.00.
RIVERSIDE JAZZ CLUB - FEAT: NICK MARKS TRIO + KUMAR SHOME TRIO + EMMA PEEL + CHELSEA WILSON
9:30pm.
Thornbury. 7:00pm.
Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 5:00pm.
SANTANA TRIBUTE SHOW - FEAT: SOUL SACRIFICE + WILSON & WHITE + DIDDY REYES + ROB PAPP’S BLUES HEAD Grand Hotel Mornington, Mornington. 7:00pm. SLEAZY LISTENING - FEAT: ARKS + RICHARD KELLY + HYSTERIC + K HOOP Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd.
5:00pm.
TAL COHEN QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. THANDO + TIARYN Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $15.00. THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH Open Studio,
Northcote. 8:30pm. THREE KINGS Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. VAN MORRISON© S MASTERPIECES Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $61.00. VIVIAN SESSOMS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $40.00. WHAT THE FUNK FRIDAYS Purple Emerald, Northcote. 9:00pm. WOMBATUQUE + MANDACARU TRIO Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. ZORBA PARTY St Kilda Memo, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $20.00.
MR ALFORD COUNTRY
TH E D RU NK E N P O E T Country singer/songwriter Mr Alford Country has just returned home to Melbourne after an adventure in Nashville, and he’s keen as a bean to share some stories from the trip. Join him for a night encapsulating everything from traditional to modern bluegrass. Mr Alford will be on stage from 8.30pm onwards, entry is free.
DAVE WRIGHT & THE MIDNIGHT ELECTRIC
T H E LU WOW Rock’n’roll juggernaut Dave Wright, backed by his trusty band The Midnight Electric, are tearing up The LuWow on Friday June 10. Channelling the countrified sounds of Springsteen, Petty and Mellencamp, and combining it with everything from The Pogues to Paul Kelly, these folks sure know how to put on a live show. Supports come from Rick Hart & The Sweet Addictions. Doors are at 8.30pm.
Coburg. 9:30pm.
CHEAP TRICK Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 6:00pm. $16.00.
CICADASTONE + VALHALLA LIGHTS + CHASING LANA Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $13.00.
CLUB 27 GONE TOO SOON - FEAT: OXYGEN MUSIC Black Hatt, Geelong. 7:30pm.
Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
ENLIGHT
WHOL E LOT TA LOVE There aren’t enough female-fronted prog-rock outfits kicking around ± so Melbourne’s Enlight are a rare find. After releasing their textured and ambient EP Voices earlier in the year, they’ve also busted out a video clip for single Waterfall, which is well worth a watch. Enlight will be joined on Saturday June 11 by fellow progressive outfits Bear the Mammoth and Eater Of The Sky. Entry is only $10 and it’s going down 8pm at Whole Lotta Love.
DMA’S + GREEN BUZZARD Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm.
GOLD CHISEL Commercial Hotel (sth Morang), Morang
South. 8:00pm.
HANA MARU + OPEN SWIMMER + LYRA WIL Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.
HAYDEN CALNIN + COUSIN TONY© S BRAND NEW FIREBIRD + GRETTA RAY Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00.
JUKE BOX RACKET Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. JUMPIN JACK WILLIAM & NEIL WILKINSON + KARL S WILLIAMS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 2:00pm.
NICK BARKER & THE MONKEY MEN – ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE A LONELY CROWD T H E FLYI NG S AU C E R C LUB Nick Barker has rustled up some pals to help celebrate the Rolling Stone’s 50 year long career on Friday June 10. They will be playing two massive sets, with classic Stones tracks lifted from Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile On Main Street, Goats Head Soup, It’s Only Rock n Roll, Black & Blue and Some Girls. Get pumped for a night of nostalgia at The Flying Saucer Club. Tickets are available via the venue’s website and doors are at 6pm.
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THE WORKER’S CLUB Experimental rock outfit A Lonely Crowd are celebrating their third album release, Devil in the Detail, on Saturday June 11. The album was recorded by the band themselves, before being mixed/produced by David Carr at Rangemaster and mastered at Edensound. Helping them out with the launch are Glass Ocean, LaBelle and Myyth. Get yourself to The Worker’s Club at 8.30pm, tickets are $15 on the door.
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because it’s a damn fine album by an awesome band full of kick arse human beings. We should probably get one in for our houseband SPACEJUNK as well. Did you see the show they’ve put together? It’s an absolute cracker that will sell out. So be early! We’re still doing the late nights (see above), our election day commiserations party (lets be honest everyone loses so we might as well all have a good time, eat a sausage, watch some bands and sink a few) is starting to take shape (TTTDC, BROOZER, SWIDGEN & GREEN TIN so far... Maybe a band called
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GIG GUIDE LAURA PALMER
T HE BEND IGO Punk rock trio Laura Palmer are in the midst of a mini-tour this month in support of their Old Souls EP, and on Saturday June 11 they will be bringing the ruckus to The Bendigo. After forming in 2013, the band re-emerged this year with a wonderfully fresh new lineup, which sees them in their finest form yet. There’s a killer lineup on board with support from The Ramshackle Army, Cosmic Kahuna, Coffin Wolf and Joe Guiton & The Suicide Tuesdays. Get on down for doors at 8pm.
JOHN KENDALL & THE SHOT GLASSES Inkerman Hotel,
Balaclava. 8:00pm.
KEEP AFLOAT - FEAT: JENNIFER LOVELESS + ANDU + CHRISTIAN HENDY + MORE Gasometer Hotel,
Collingwood. 4:00pm. $15.00. MAGIC BONES Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 2:00am. MOLLY RINGWALD Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:00pm.
NEW LEASE - FEAT: THE SHIFTERS + TIM & THE BOYS + PRIMO John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 3:00pm. PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. POSSIBLE HUMANS + SHRAPNEL + ASSET STRIPPER + DAG Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. PRIMAL FEAR + BLACK MAJESTY Northcote Social Club,
Northcote. 8:30pm. $61.50.
THE REAL SONGWRITERS OF MELBOURNE
BROOKE RUSSELL & THE MEAN REDS
QUANTUM MILKSHAKE + THE SEVEN UPS + THE IMPRINTS + CTRIX Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd.
THUNDERSTRUCK + SISTERS DOLL + MADE IN PURPLE + MORE Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $20.00. WATER MUSIC + GOOD COUNSEL Old Bar, Fitzroy.
RADIO BIRDMAN + MAGIC BONES + THE VOLCANICS Max
BANG A GONG T. REX TRIBUTE Spotted Mallard,
TH E WE S LE Y A NNE The Real Songwriters of Melbourne are putting on their second live show on Saturday June 11. The event is set to showcase local talent from musicians who deserve to have their innovative work recognised. This addition will see performances from Jess Holt, Hugh William Davies, Nyuon and Lucinda. Wander on down to The Wesley Anne at 8pm, tickets are $10 a pop.
9:00pm.
Brunswick. 9:00pm.
(essendon), Essendon. 10:00pm.
Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.
TEX PERKINS & CHARLIE OWEN St Kilda Memo, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $30.00.
THE AMY WINEHOUSE SHOW (BACK TO BLACK) Yarraville Club, Yarraville. 7:00pm. $23.00.
THE BUNYIP MOON + OLDER MEN + DERAILMENT + MT ZERO Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. THE HELIOS CONSTRUCT + BEAR THE MAMMOTH + ENLIGHT + THE DEAD LIPS + EATER OF THE SKY Whole
THE PINK TILES + PALM SPRINGS + SWIM TEAM + CHELSEA BLEACH + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood.
8:00pm. $11.25.
T HE F LYING SAUCER C LU B Earlier this year, Melbourne rockers Riff Raiders blew us away with their Cheap Trick tribute show, which saw them play iconic album At Budokan in full. Due to popular demand, they’re back at it again on Saturday June 11. Don’t miss out when Riff Raiders take over The Flying Saucer Club from 6pm. Tickets available via the venue.
4:00pm.
Watt's, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $44.00.
SATURDAYS R COVERED - FEAT: RADIO STAR Royal Hotel
Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. $10.00. THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:30pm. $99.00.
RIFF RAIDERS – CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN
T H E B.E A S T Brooke Russell & The Mean Reds are bringing their saucy blend of vintage Americana and dark country to the B.East on Saturday June 11. Their 2015 EP Never’s Gonna Take Too Long showcased Russell’s flawless vocal range, with just the right balance of sweet and melancholy. Ladie Dee is supporting for the night and music will be kicking off at 9.30pm.
KAURNA CRONIN
FEM BELLING QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne HIGH NIGHTS + MIFF & THE REUNION + LOUISE LOVE + CARD HOUSES 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. JACKIE BORNSTEIN + TWO GUITARS Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm. $10.00.
JAMES MULLER QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
JAMES MULLER QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.
KERRI SIMPSON & THE BELMAR PLAYBOYS Union Hotel
Southbank. 7:30pm. $79.00.
MANSIZE ROOSTER + EASY BROWNS TRUCKSTOP CHICKEN JAM BAND + OUR FRIEND JEFFREY + TRUCKS
Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. MARK WILKINSON + ANNABELLE KAY Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. MONIQUE BRUMBY BAND Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 9:00pm. RIDGY ROURKE & THE LOVE DOGS Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. THE COLLINGWOOD CASANOVAS + TYLER LING The Rooks Return, Fitzroy. 3:30pm. THE HAPPY LONESOME + FRAUDBAND Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. THE HOSIES Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. THE PHEASANT PLUCKERS + THE TIPPLERS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 3:00pm. THE STETSON FAMILY Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.
KAURNA CRONIN + AMISTAT + RODERICK Evelyn Hotel, MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:30pm. $57.00.
Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. $25.00.
ANDY WHITE & THE BAND OF GOLD
G R A NDV I E W H OT E L Irish singer/songwriter Andy White is taking over the Grandview Hotel on Saturday June 11, with the help of his Band of Gold. With 11 studio albums under his belt, including the renowned and intimate How Things Are from 2014, White charismatically blends elements of pop, folk and poetry. Don’t miss him on Saturday June 11, tickets via Oztix.
MOVEMENT 9 (MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE) Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $30.00. NICHAUD FITZGIBBON QUARTET Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $35.00. PHILA PARA Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 6:00pm.
RIVERSIDE JAZZ CLUB - FEAT: ARLENE FLETCHER TRIO + WALLACE GOLLAN + NOVAK MANOJLOVIC + MZRIZK
Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 5:00pm. SAM KEEVERS© RED FISH BLUE Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. THE BELLOWS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
THE LATE SHOW - FEAT: REX + BOOSHANK + RANSOM + JALÉ + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm. THE MOONHOPS Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. VIVIAN SESSOMS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $40.00.
BEASTLY BIRD + LEUTENANT JAM + WARD HANCOCK + MORE Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford. 7:00pm. BLACK & BLUE Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. BROOKE RUSSELL & THE MEAN REDS + LADIE DEE + DJ JEMMA ROWLAND The B.east, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. CRAIG WOODWARD + WARREN ROUGH & FRIENDS Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 4:00pm. FLYING ENGINE STRINGBAND Longhorn Saloon, Carlton. 8:00pm. GO GO SAPIEN + VICUNA COAT Tago Mago, Thornbury. 7:00pm. JOSH RENNIE-HYNES Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $13.30. KARAOKE WITH ZOE Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 9:00pm.
THE BREADMAKERS
T H E LU WOW Those local party hounds The Breadmakers are heading down to LuWow to spice up your weekend on Saturday June 11. After taking their rockin’ rhythm and blues virtually all over the world, The Breadmakers will be sweating up a storm with tunes to heat up your Saturday. Sip on a tiki cocktail and shake it, doors are at 8.30pm. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 40
THE L AST CHAN CE ROCK’N’ROL L B AR It’s all tears and beers over in camp Spacejunk this weekend, because on Saturday June 11 the band will bid farewell to their long term tub-thumper Cam, who’s bailing on our fair city in favour of the pretty lights of Germany. Instead of wallowing in their own pity though, the band have pulled together a hectic night of music and mayhem. Kicking off at 3pm in the arvo and chugging along till 3am, the day will feature 14 bands, including The Escargo-go’s, Grim Rythym, Tankerville, Digger & The Pussycats, Cherrywood and fuck-tons more. Shit’s gonna get wild. It’s a measly $10 entry and the first 24 payers receive a tinnie. Get on it.
9:30pm.
JOSÉ JAMES Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne),
MOVEMENT 9 (MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE) Paris Cat
TH E E V E LYN Folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin is getting tongues wagging with his recent single, Passion Parade, lifted from upcoming album Southern Loss. Cronin is officially launching the track with a show at The Evelyn, ahead of 50+ international tour dates locked in for later this year. Amistat and Roderick have snapped up the support slots for the gig on Saturday June 11. Get there for doors at 8.30pm, tickets are $10 via Oztix.
SPACEJUNK
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(brunswick), Brunswick. 5:00pm.
SUNDAY 12 JUN QUEENS BDAY EVE IN THE BEER GARDEN
THE B RUN SWI CK HOTEL It’s safe to say that most of us will be getting a little saucy on Sunday, and the Brunswick Hotel has got your bevs and entertainment sorted. Modern Dancer Melbourne Australia are putting on a day-night club featuring Decksi, Celebrities Anonymous and Beau Reece spinning tracks from 2pm until late. They’ll be covering a variety of genres including soul, ska, reggae, ‘60s pop, hip hop and ‘90s house. Go and dance your little heart out on Sunday June 12 for the Queens Bday Eve in the Beer Garden.
23 PAST Royal Hotel (essendon), Essendon. 9:00pm. 28 DAYS + AREA-7 Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea
Heights. 8:00pm. $35.00. ADAM 12 Pier Live, Frankston. 8:00pm. BAGS VS DK Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. BEAUTIFUL BEASTS + DRUMS OF WAR Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $15.00. DMA’S + GREEN BUZZARD Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm.
FAMILY TREE #2 - FEAT: THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS + 30/70 + WINTERS + MORE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00.
GOOD MORNING + WAY DYNAMIC Karova Lounge, Ballarat. 8:30pm. $10.00.
HAILGUN + MASTER BLASTER + PISSBOLT + MANIAXE + MORE Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. HOSS + DRAUGHT DODGERS + THE GROGANS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00pm. $10.00.
I FEEL ALRIGHT FESTIVAL - FEAT: THE CHERRY DOLLS + WHITE SUMMER + PRETTY CITY + MORE Evelyn Hotel,
Fitzroy. 3:00pm. $20.00.
INXSIVE + GOLD CHISEL + DIVINYLS TEMPERAMENTAL
Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone. 7:30pm. $30.00. JAM AT MUSICLAND SUNDAYS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. JAMES BROOK + MIKE DENOVAN + KIT LUNA Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm.
GIG GUIDE ELWOOD BLUES CLUB Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.
GYPSY TRIP Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick.
3:30pm.
JIM LAWRIE BAND + LEAH SENIOR + THE BLUEBOTTLES + WHITE VANS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $6.00. KIERAN MCDONALD COMBO Gem Bar, Collingwood.
8:00pm.
MATT JOE GOW Rochester Castle Hotel, Fitzroy. 6:00pm.
VENUS COURT
TH E OL D B A R One way to avoid your hangover from the Queen’s Birthday Eve festivities, is to drink more beer. That’s why The Old Bar has got you sorted on Monday June 13, with another edition of Mundane Mondays. Venus Court, Head Clouds and Summer Blankets are providing the music. Old Bar are providing $15 jugs of Mountain Goat all night long. Drag yourself there at 8pm, $5 cover charge.
POOL COMP - FEAT: NOEL Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava.
MICHELLE GARDINER Customs House Hotel,
7:30pm.
MILLAR JUKES + JAKOB KAGEN + BABY BLUE Yarra
Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.
Williamstown. 3:00pm.
Hotel, Abbotsford. 5:00pm. MR ALFORD TRIO Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. NATHAN IGNACIO 303, Northcote. 4:30pm. RHYS CRIMMIN + THE JUMP DEVILS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm. SIM MARTIN Big Huey's Diner, South Melbourne. 4:00pm. SUNDAY SESSION - FEAT: BRUNSY Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 2:00pm. SUNDAY SESSIONS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 4:00pm. THE FLAMING MONGRELS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm. THE GRUBS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 4:30pm. THE MOCKINGBIRD Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:30pm. THE NEW SAVAGES Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm. THE SCREAMIN© HONKIES Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.
MONDAY 13 JUN CHERRY JAM Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. DMA’S + GREEN BUZZARD Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm.
MONDAY NIGHT MASS - FEAT: CIGGIE WITCH + TRULY HOLY + MICHAEL BEACH BAND + PURE MOODS + CYANIDE THORNTON Northcote Social Club, Northcote.
3:00pm.
SLIM JEFFRIES + GUY PARKMAN BAND + THE GROVES
KAHN
C H E R RY B A R Kahn are filling up Cherry Bar for the month of June, with a sweet combo of ‘90s grunge and ‘70s hard rock. The three-piece alt-rockers will be joined for this addition of their residency by locals Dog Planet. Take a trip down ACDC lane on Tuesday June 14, entry is free and doors are at 6pm.
VOICE OF WEST PAPUA - FEAT: ARAD NIK + BLACK ORCHID STRINGBAND + BOAT CHORUS + CARL PANNUZZO + MORE 303, Northcote. 7:00pm. $10.00 ALYCE PLATT Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm. INDIE TUESDAY - FEAT: DUO TRIO NIGHT Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 7:30pm.
TOMMY CASTLES + RHYS CRIMMIN + DOMINIQUE
JOHN MCSHERRY + DONAL O© CONNOR + ROB HILLMAN
Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 7:30pm. BIRD© S BIG BAND + GEORGIE DARVIDIS Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $20.00.
Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $23.00.
DMA’S
TH E COR NE R H OT E L This Monday June 13, Newtown’s favourite lads DMA’S are playing the final show of their tour at The Corner Hotel. The band will be performing a selection of tracks from their debut album Hills End, after blitzing the touring circuit not only across Australia, but across the world. They’ll be joined on the night by Green Buzzard.
CHI UDAKA Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $55.00. FORMIDABLE VEGETABLE SOUND SYSTEM + MAL WEBB Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. KALI RHYTHM 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. ZHU Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $73.40. BEN DEW Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm. JAZZ PARTY Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. KING WOLF Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
TWO STEPS ON THE WATER
THE GASOMETER Tuesday June 14 sees the next instalment of Two Steps on the Water’s residency at The Gaso. The three-piece emotive punk trio who have everyone talking are about to drop their debut LP God Forbid Anyone Look Me in the Eye in August. Tonight, Two Fish On The Water will be joined by Sarah Mary Chadwick and Gerson, with poetry delivered by Kylie Supski. Get on down to the Gas and see what all the fuss is about. It’ll only knock you back $10 and doors open at 7.30pm.
MALLARD OPEN MIC Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 7:00pm.
OPEN MIC NITE Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 7:30pm. THE CASEY BENNETTO PROJECT + CARL PANNUZZO Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 7:30pm. $17.00
SHEFEST III - FEAT: ASYLUM SISTERS + SUBROSA + PROPHETESS + MORE Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford. 7:00pm.
TUESDAY 14 JUN ZHU
TH E F OR U M On Monday June 13, superstar producer Zhu will take over The Forum in a live visual and audio spectacle. Known for his Grammy-nominated single Faded, Zhu has had a run of hits including Super Friends and Paradise Awaits. His debut EP The Nightday peaked at #1 on the Australian album charts and one of his newest singles Working For It was certified Gold in Australia. Tickets are on sale now.
KAHN + DOG PLANET Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd.
6:00pm.
OPEN MIC Tago Mago, Thornbury. 7:00pm. THE BRUNSWICK DISCOVERY NIGHT Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
ANNA© S GO-GO ACADEMY Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 6:30pm. $10.00.
BACH© S CIRCLE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $29.00.
LAKE MINNETONKA + DXHEAVEN + NO ZU + MORE Toff In
Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.00. VAN MORRISON© S MASTERPIECES Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $61.00.
PRESENT
Access All Ages WITH GRACE KINDELLAN The Push is excited to announce we will once again be offering our BIGSOUND scholarship in partnership with QMusic and Stage and Screen. The scholarship provides one person aged 18-25 with the opportunity to attend the BIGSOUND music conference in Brisbane from 7-9 September 2016. BIGSOUND delivers a world class program of panels and showcases, serving as the one of the most important events in the Australian music calendar. Along with travel and accommodation, the scholarship includes a delegate pass to attend BIGSOUND valued at $650, which can really help kick off a career in the music industry. Applications close on Friday June 17. To apply, go to bit.ly/pushbigsound16. Reckon you could do a good job writing this column? Now’s your chance! We are currently taking applications for the Gig Guide Coordinator internship here at The Push. It’s a one-day a week volunteer role and involves writing this column, researching opportunities for the website and helping out with heaps of other cool events and programs run by The Push. For more information about the position and how to apply, check out thepush.com.au. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday June 15. We’re taking expression of interest applications for the 2016 Face The Music program. If you’ve got a great idea for an industry panel, conversation or workshop, we’d love to hear from you. Successful applications may be chosen as part of the official 2016 Face the Music conference program or to run independently through the Melbourne Music Week Face The Music umbrella program. For more info, head to the Melbourne Music Week Face The Music EOI page: bit.ly/face16eoi. Get in quick. Applications close Friday June 10. Songwriters around the world are invited to enter the 2016 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition. Named after legendary songwriters and producers of AC/DC, The Easybeats and more, the prize is worth AU$50,000 and past winners include Megan Washington (2009) and Kimbra (2011). Two runners up cash prizes are also on offer with second place receiving AU$10,000 thanks to AMPAL (Australasian Music Publishers Association) and third place taking home $5,000 courtesy of sponsor AEG Ogden. For more information on how to enter, check out apraamcos.com.au. Applications close July 13. The Queen Victoria Winter Night Market is off to a great start, with plenty of Melbourne’s finest alternative acts to warm your heart through these frosty months. Tonight you can catch the irresistible sounds of Afro-Cuban Latin jazz group Los Cabrones. Plus, there will be delicious food, specialty shopping and quirky entertainers. It happens every Wednesday from 5pm-10pm at the Queen Victoria Market. Find more details at qvm.com.au. The Melbourne International Singers Festival is going out with a bang this Monday with a concert at Fed Square featuring a 300-voice choir. Co-presented by the School of Hard Knocks, the finale concert features Dr Kirby Shaw from the USA conducting many of his own stunning arrangements. It takes place from 2.30pm to 5pm on Monday June 13 with more information available at thatsmelbourne.com.au.
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Queen Victoria Winter Night Market w/ Los Cabrones, Queen Victoria Market, Elizabeth & Victoria Streets, Melbourne, 5.00pm-10.00pm, Free.
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FReeZA Push Start Comp - Wodonga Heat w/ Adelaide, Chelsea Knight, Chelsea Reid, Hara Kiri, My Brothers Friends, Pozer, Visioner, Dread the Winter, The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga, 6.00pm-10.00pm, $5, AA. FReeZA Push Start Comp - Heat 1 w/ Beneath Tomorrow’s Sun, Unchained Silence, Chloe West, Little Lexus, Sheltered, Wyndham Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, 6.3010.30pm, $10, AA.
M O N DAY J U N E 13
Melbourne International Singers Festival Finale Concert w/ Dr. Kirby Shaw, 300 voice choir, Federation Square, 2.30pm ± 5p m, $20 adult $15 concession, thatsmelbourne.com.au, AA.
Wed 8th June
THURSDAY 9TH, 8PM
SEAN MCMAHON & JEMMA ROWLANDS FRIDAY 10TH, 8PM
DEAD CITY LIGHTS GRETTA ZILLER SATURDAY 11TH, 7PM
THE HAPPY LONESOME
FRAUDBAND
W I N E , W H I S K EY, W O M E N 8pm: 9pm:
Dominique Tracey Hogue Thurs 9th June 8pm: Chris Stockey & Michael Bright Friday 10th June
6pm: Traditional Irish Music Session Saturday 11th June
SUNDAY 12TH
BAT COUNTRY BLUES JAM .2
ALL STAR BLUES JAM SPECIAL GUESTS MONDAY 13TH, 5PM
KING WOLF
Mr Alford 3pm: The Tipplers
8.30pm:
The Pheasant Pluckers
9pm:
Sunday 12th June
The Jump Devils 6.30pm: Rhys Crimmin Tuesday 14th June 8pm: Weekly Trivia 4pm:
The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street (directly opposite Queen Vic Market), Phone: 03 9348 9797. www.thedrunkenpoet.com.au
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THE INTERNATIONAL HIFI SHOW PROMOTING QUALIT Y SOUND AND AUDIOVISUAL
BY AUGUSTUS WELBY
The International HiFi Show occurs in Albert Park over the first weekend of July. There are more than 90 brands exhibiting, covering Australian and international hi-fi and audio-visual manufacturers and retailers. There’ll be a lot to take in between 2pm Friday and 3pm Sunday, so Beat spoke to event organiser Marc Rushton to get a clear idea of what to expect. Hi Marc. Is the event purely targeted at people who already work in the industry? Or are you aiming to also attract people with less experience and knowledge of hifi and AV? The event is designed to promote quality sound and audio-visual to consumers. Many trade shows exist for the industry itself to learn of new products and trends in this industry. What we really wanted to achieve was to demonstrate to people just how good music can sound through quality audio systems, rather than small docks and earbuds, which has become commonplace. Thanks to Apple and the introduction of the iPod, and more recent developments in streaming services, a whole new world of music lovers exists once more, and that’s great news. Advancements in technology have made high-fidelity sound much more affordable. Attendees at the event will see a great range of ways in which you play back music, from brand new turntables and streaming products, from very affordable right through to the very high-end. One of the founding motives was to present a completely Australian owned event – something that you saw was lacking in this sector. Why did that seem important to you? And did Melbourne
seem like the most suitable place to host it? Melbourne is without doubt the hifi capital of Australia. We have a thriving live music scene, more hi-fi specialist retail shops and record stores than other capital cities, along with the majority of the hi-fi importers and distributors basing themselves in Melbourne. Melbourne also offered a great venue – the Pullman Mercure Hotel in Albert Park – that was central to the greater metropolitan area and offered good access and public transport. The International HiFi Show Melbourne marks the return of Australian owned and operated shows to this country after more than a decade since the last show. Hifi itself went through a transition that saw the rise of home cinema’s popularity, arguably and unfortunately at the expense of 2-channel stereo. Today, the popularity has balanced out somewhat, and we’re experiencing what is being referred to as ‘the hi-fi revival.’ The show itself is a great opportunity to witness all the world’s best brands in both hi-fi and home cinema systems, all in one place. You publish StereoNET, an online publication covering the latest news and reviews of products in audio, hifi, technology, music and more. The
team you’ve worked with in bringing the HiFi show together, did you ensure there was expert knowledge of not just the latest products, but also the ways the industry works and what changes you’re facing in the future? The show has been some years in the making. The idea was originally proposed by an industry group made up of key brands and distributors who approached StereoNET as we are a truly independent organisation in the Australian market. StereoNET has worked closely with the key figures in the Australian industry to deliver what promises to be a truly worldclass show. As technology advances, the way in which we live with and interact with music, multimedia and the connected world is evolving. Many people wouldn’t be aware of some of the types of products that exist today that will integrate with your lifestyle, store your entire music collection in a format that can be accessed from home, on the go from your smartphone, at the office or even in your car. Hi-fi is a very broad term today, encompassing many different types of products. Someone heading along to the International HiFi Show will get a feel for the temperature in the industry right
TIME KILLING THINGO I MADE FOR YOU Hi... Can someone please go pay my tab at the Old Bar on Johnston Street? I am afraid to show up there now. It’s only forty bucks so if you all chip in should only cost a buck a piece. Cheers in advance. Make sure you ask for the Puzzleguy’s tab, can’t have you paying some other dickhead’s tab.
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now. But is it purely an exhibition, or is it designed to be interactive? It’s interactive in every sense of the word. Music and high-fidelity sound is a treat for the senses. We encourage attendees to bring along their own music and hear it on a variety of audio systems, engage with the exhibitors about the specific products they offer, and chat to leading experts about what is just the right product for them. The brands exhibiting include major names like Sony, Sennheiser and JBL that would be recognisable to large numbers of people. But there are also plenty of less famous brands, especially for people with a more casual knowledge of the industry. Was that something you wanted to ensure – that the show wasn’t just about cementing the monopoly for the big brands, but that it demonstrated what’s going on at all levels in the industry? All of the world’s brands started life at some point as a very small boutique business. Here in Australia we’re very
fortunate to have some local brands that are already known globally. VAF Research, Lenehan Audio, Osborn Loudspeakers and Richter Acoustics have been selling their locally designed and manufactured speakers all over the world for decades now. Then there’s the more recent Australian brands such as Wyndham Audio and DEQX who are becoming more popular both locally and overseas. It was important to us to showcase the very best from around the globe at various price points, but also to celebrate our own Australian manufacturers. Attendees can expect to see a great mix of both at the show. THE INTERNATIONAL HIFI SHOW will be held at the Pullman Mercure Hotel, Queens Road, Melbourne from Friday July 1 – Sunday July 3. Tickets start from $22.00 and are available to purchase now at www. hifishow.com.au.
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The Melbourne Guitar Show returns to Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7. Last year it drew 5000 to its exhibit of electric and acoustic guitars, effects pedals, amps and other guitar technology and accessories, and the best in international brands and home-grown craftsmanship. Those appearing include legends Kevin Borich, Phil Manning, Bob Spencer, Geoff Achison, Wayne Jones, Brett Kingman, Phil Ceberano, Jimi Hocking, Shannon Bourne and newcomers Daniel Champagne and Dean Ray. There’s also a daily Superjam. The Melbourne Guitar Show is held by the Australian Music Association (AMA) teaming up with Beat, Triple M, Australian Musician and Mixdown. AMA CEO Rob Walker said last year, “had such a great vibe – a really positive event. The exhibitors, the artists and the patrons were all enthusiastic about an incredibly friendly and well attended show. Last year, we had just over 50 exhibitors, including 20 local manufacturers and luthiers. This year we’ll have 70 exhibitors with more stands, and more great products.”
COCOONS HELPS TO LET / FIND SPACE Cocoons is a new website launched in Melbourne and Sydney that lets artists sublet their studios, rehearsal space, warehouses etc, when they’re not in use. It can also help them find these, either for a few days or a few hours. Each listing on the site comes with a description, photos, user ratings and optional equipment list. The site (http://cocoons.co) was set up by Melbourne (now Berlin-based) designer and musician Adam Ferris, freelance writer Phon Vongdara and photographer and technologist Andy Rovenko.
JOY RADIOTHON: OUT LOUD AND PROUD Joy 94.9 Radiothon, which kicked off last week, intends to raise $250,000, with CEO Tennille Moisel saying, “We have some really exciting plans for the coming year to help Joy grow and expand, which will help us reach more people and only further strengthen the voice of the LGBTI communities.” On Friday June 10, station patrons Gary Singer & Geoffrey Smith join breakfast hosts Anna and Dean from Murphy’s Law with their dollar-fordollar donation program. Last year the pair raised over $96,000 for Joy in an hour and this year are aiming for $120,000. Joy reaches 341,000 listeners on 94.9FM in Melbourne and joy.org.au across the world. Donate at joy.org.au or call 1300 569 949.
Did Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith piss on the fan belonging to Foo Fighters sticksman Taylor Hawkins during an Australian tour? Blink-182’s Travis Barker said he did, during an interview on KROQ. “It’s the worst practical joke ever. It was so funny, but it was so wrong.” A shocked Smith quickly wrote to Hawkins, “I know I’ve done some really fucked up things, but did I ever pee in your fan in Australia?” He replied, “Absolutely not. I would’ve remembered that” and both agreed Barker got the wrong person. Bono joined Bruce Springsteen at his Dublin gig for Because The Night. Meantime Metallica’s James Hetfield jumped on stage during Corrosion of Conformity’s Oakland show for Seven Days. Graeme Thomas’ rockabilly and blues record store is running a bit late with its rent. So a rent party is being held on Sunday July 10 (from 3-7pm) with Continental Robert, Vic O’Neil, Chris Wilson, Peter Baylor. Lisa Miller, Hank Ferguson, Ezra Lee, Ian Collard, Dancehall Racketeers, Cold Heart and The Starliners Philanthropist Jeanne Pratt’s $1 million donation to Monash University’s Centre for Theatre and Performance establishes the Jeanne Pratt Musical Theatre Artists in Residence Program. It provides midcareer and experienced musical theatre practitioners with the time to develop projects, while enabling drama and music students at Monash to work with and learn from them. The late Jim Keays of The Masters Apprentices was also a talented watercolour painter. Before he died, he bequeathed his work to his wife Karin Keays saying, “You’ll know what to do with them.” Two years after his death, the paintings are exhibited at Hawthorn Studio & Gallery from Thursday July 14 to Saturday August 6. David Hanna, currently the Director of Business Strategy at Monash University, is new chair of the Docklands Studios board. In April when Cheap Trick were being inducted into the Hall of Fame, the yearold Riff Raiders, made up of a bunch of indie stalwarts, celebrated by performing CT’s entire At Budokan set at the Cherry Bar. They went down such a storm that the Flying Saucer Club in Elsternwick called them back for an encore on Saturday June 11. This will be their last show for a while – the band is about to enter the recording studio. During his “off year”, Ash Grunwald is living in Bali. Etihad Airways made it up to Dallas Frasca after they arrived in Paris to start a European tour to find some of their gear had ended up in Africa. After the band hit social media complaining, the airline officially apologised and, on their last leg back to Melbourne, upgraded them to Business Class. Moby says he’ll move to New Zealand if Donald Trump comes to power. Usually no love lost between cops and
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MADONNA HAS WIN OVER ‘VOGUE’ SAMPLE… Madonna was victorious in a legal dispute over a sample on her 1990 hit Vogue. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in America ruled that a 0.23 second sampling of a horn hit from the 1976 song Love Break was de minimis, meaning small enough to be trivial. Judge Susan Graber wrote that the sample was so brief, “occurs only a few times in Vogue… and “easy to miss” and “do not sound identical to the horn hits from Love Break” – to such an extent “it is hard to imagine [a listener] would conclude that sampling had occurred.”
…BUT NOT KRAFTWERK A German court found against Kraftwerk in a long running legal dispute. A short drum sequence contained within their 1977 song Metall auf Metall, was lifted by producer Moses Pelham and looped repeatedly in Sabrina Setlur’s 1997 song Nur Mir. German courts had previously awarded Kraftwerk damages. But Pelham and Setlur appealed, and the German Constitutional Court – the country’s top legal decisionmaking body – overturned the previous verdict. It said that Pelham’s unauthorised sampling had a “negligible” impact on Kraftwerk and therefore “artistic freedom overrides the interest of the owner of the copyright.” Pelham said, “For the future development of art it is a very important ruling.” The ruling does not change the law on copyright protection in Germany but the ruling on “artistic freedom” is bound to spark more unauthorised sampling.
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rock, punk, indie, garage, gypsy, folk and world music. McKenzie is contacted at bobb@baropen.com.au. Bar Open is a host venue for Leaps & Bounds, see baropen. com.au.
HEARING TIPS With AC/DC’s Brian Johnson a recent example of having to stop playing live because of hearing issues, Music Victoria and HEARsmart hold a workshop for musos and punters on how to protect your ears. It’s on Thursday June 9, 6.30pm8.00pm, at Music Victoria at 49 Tope Street South Melbourne. Free entry for members.
WANNA PLAY WARP’D TOUR? Nevermind The Warp’d Tour Festival is back for a fourth year on Saturday December 3, Organisers have put the call out to those who want to be part of the 30-strong punk bill. Head to their Facebook page and submit an online application by midnight June 30.
NEW HIP HOP MARKETING COMPANY Call & Response is a new music marketing company dedicated to hip hop and urban culture. It is a joint venture Josh TaylorAnderson of Cassette Entertainment and the SGC Media Group for PR, radio plugging, digital marketing and out of the box marketing to an under-represented genre. Among those in the roster are Seth Sentry, Sarah Connor, Nico Ghost and Lyall Moloney. Taylor-Anderson, former manager and festival curator who’s running the new company says, “There’s a not a huge choice of real hip hop people who understand marketing as well as the culture and the scene in this country.” He is at josh@callandresponse.com.au
EMI LAUNCHES NEW LABEL WITH NIC KELLY EMI Australia has gone into a joint venture record label with blogger, social media identity and radio presenter Nic Kelly called Night High Records, The Music Network reported. It will be driven through the 20-year-old’s online and social presence, with first signing being Pon Cho of Thundamentals. His new single Lonely Walls features Paige IV, of LDRU’s platinum Keeping Score.
NEW MANAGEMENT FOR PHANTASTIC FERNITURE
WILD THING SIGNS CIRCLES Melbourne based touring, bookings and management company Wild Thing Presents signed Victorian prog-metal outfit Circles for bookings. Circles, who recently signed with Bear Parts Music for management, are currently on the Fear Factory tour. The 2013 release of their debut album Infinitas through UK label Basick Records saw them tour Europe a number of times.
NEW BOOKER FOR BAR OPEN Fitzroy’s Bar Open on Brunswick Street posted on Facebook that its new booker is Dannie McKenzie of The Woohoo Revue. Since opening in 1998, the venue has had a wide range of styles including funk, soul, MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS & GOSSIP
Sydney band Phantastic Ferniture signed a management deal with Heartstop Music, who have been building the international careers of Marlon Williams and the Ferns’ singer Julia Jacklin. The band initially staged what was to be their first and last gig. But 18 months on, they’re cutting a debut EP (their win of 301 Studios ‘I Am Indie’ comp got them recording time with producer Tim Carr), released a single Gap Year and shows in July in Sydney and Melbourne.
PILL TESTING? SNIFFER DOGS? HAVE YOUR SAY No doubt you’ve been mouthing off, as have all this column’s readers, on pill testing, sniffer mutts and overdoses at festivals. Now someone actually wants to hear your balloon juice. Researchers at the National Drug Research Institute and Curtin University are conducting an anonymous online survey at https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/ jfe/form/SV_e3r2OpLuXADrx4h on your drug use (or non-drug use; whatever) at festivals (if you’ve attended one in Vic and WA in the past 12 months) and your ideas on what’s to be done for safe drug taking.
Lifelines Split: singer Demi Lovato and actor Wilmer Valderrama split after six years saying they’re “better as best friends”. Split: former One Direction singer Zayn Malik and model Gigi Hadid after six months but friends say they might get back together. Split: Calvin Harris wouldn’t commit to marrying Taylor Swift, so Tay Tay told him to take a long walk off a short pier. Born: twin daughters Gracie Jane and Alice Rose for Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 68, and theatre producer wife Sally, 38. Arrested: Destiny’s Child singer Farrah Franklin for public intoxication and marijuana possession after an argument with a male friend. When cops asked how much she’d been drinking, she snarled back “Not enough.” Suing: Wiz Khalifa takes action against former manager Benjy Grinberg and his Rostrum Records which signed him up as an unknown in 2005. He wants $1 million compensation saying they signed him to deals that benefited them more than it did him. Grinberg was shocked at the suit Chasing: SA police are looking for a fan sporting an Iron Maiden T-shirt who allegedly smashed up a taxi and hit the driver on his way home after their show. In Court: High School Musical’s Justin Martin, 18 months after ‘police shootout’. Died: Mac Cocker, one of the original presenters on triple J when it launched in Sydney in 1975 and more recently at ABC Radio Darwin until he retired in June 2007. He was the estranged father of Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker. Died: Guitarist Thomas Fekete of Florida’s Surfer Blood, 27, from rare cancer. Died: Dave Swarbrick, 75, violinist with British folk-rock band Fairport Convention. He struggled with health problems after being diagnosed with emphysema in the 1990s, with three tracheotomies and a double lung transplant.
SONY SIGNS VALERIE Sony Music Australia’s new signing is Melbourne singer Valerie. She moved from Mauritius (where her dad is a musician and mum runs an entertainment agency) in 2007 to follow music. First single I’ll Be Loving You has received 100,000 Spotify streams, while she has a Saturday residency at Central Lion.