Issue N o 1594
September 20, 2017 Free
Twenty-three Years and Counting
Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend/The Killers/Shonen Knife
STRIKE MELBOURNE CENTRAL | STRIKE QV | STRIKE BAYSIDE | STRIKE CENTURY CITY WALK | STRIKE HIGHPOINT
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THUR SDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
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THE SE VE N UPS + JAL APE ñO BABY
F R I D AY 2 2 n d S EP TE M B E R
FRIDAY 2 9TH SEPTEMBER
the scrims
TH E SE NE GAMBIAN JAZZ BAND
s h o w m e yo u r m oves video launch
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Arts Guide
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Beat Eats Electronic Hip Hop
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Foo Fighters
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Drunken Poet’s 11th Birthday George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
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Death From Above The Killers
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Another week has passed and as much as I’d like to spin some tale about who played at Poison City Weekender or how amazing last Friday night’s live performance at NGV was, the truth is I was stuck in a rehearsal room all weekend writing my own tunes, eating leftover pizza and drinking beers from an $11 dollar slab. Storming back into our lives and onto the cover this week are the Foo Fighters. They’ve announced an Australian tour and released their ninth studio album this week and I can only assume their writing process was similar to mine, Dave Grohl was probably constantly tipsy on cheap beer and loaded with cold carbs. Once you’ve recovered from your ’90s flashback, make sure you check out George Clinton as he chat’s to our editor James about the strong correlation between funk music and baby making. We also talk to Japanese pop-punks Shonen Knife and find out what The Killers have been up to in the five years since they last released an album. Tune in next week for our fearless editor James’ triumphant return from the drum circles of Nimbin. I’m sure he’s behaving himself. #shaka.
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Melbourne Music Week announces huge first string of acts Having already revealed LA songwriter Ariel Pink, the nine-day celebration of Melbourne’s music scene has returned with a huge host of events. Town Hall’s Miscellanea features HTRK, Underground Lovers, Tyrannamen, Loose Tooth, Taipan Tiger Girls, friendships and CORIN. The Age Music Victoria Awards After Party celebrates with producer Harvey Sutherland’s outfit Bermuda, Gold Class, Cable Ties, and The EG Allstars (featuring members of the Rockwiz Orchestra) with guest singers Archie Roach, Gretta Ray, Jim Lawrie, Josh Teskey, Mojo Juju, Michelle Nicolle, Birdz, Ella Thompson and more. Finally, Section 8 and Ferdydurke’s ZOO street party boasts Briggs, Fatima & Alexander Nut, Weird Together, AFTA1 and plenty of local gems. Melbourne Music Week runs from Friday November 17 ± Saturday November 25. Tickets available via the website.
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Tease 2018 Australian tour and new music
Camp Cope and Cash Savage
Goth rock icons Evanescence first emerged in 2003 with debut album Fallen ± and tracks My Immortal, Bring Me to Life and Everybody’s Fool catapulted them to stardom. Their latest work Synthesis ± an LP featuring a reworking of some of the band’s best-loved songs, with orchestral arrangement ± coincides with news of an Australian tour. Official dates are yet to be announced, but fans pre-ordering Synthesis will receive exclusive ‘First Access’ to east coast dates. Sign up to the waitlist and receive details via Ticketek. The tour’s set for February 2018 with Synthesis to be released Friday November 10 via Sony.
Two of Melbourne’s finest will join forces for one night only. Currently recording the follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut, Camp Cope will be sharing new tracks ± expect power, energy and a few surprises. Similarly, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks are still reeling from their stellar 2016 effort, One of Us, which has taken them around the world. The upcoming event will mark Cash Savage’s final home-town show of the year ± make sure you don’t miss out. The special event hits The Forum on Sunday December 3. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Evanescence
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Party In The Paddock
Cosmic Psychos
Tongue Tied, Never Trust A Happy Song, Ways To Go and Itchin ± do we have your attention? Party in the Paddock have locked in US indie-rock legends Grouplove as their first act for 2018. It’s the festival’s first ever international headliner ± and Grouplove bring credentials including Coachella, Lollapalooza and Reading slots. This is just the beginning ± prepare for the full lineup soon. Party in the Paddock hits the White Hills, just out of Launceston, from Friday February 9 ± Saturday February 10, 2018. A limited number of first-release tickets are available via Oztix
Oz punk legends Cosmic Psychos are back ± returning with a new track and an east coast tour. New single Better in the Shed is a typically helter-skelter tune ± sporting a riotous garage riff which’ll move hips and put heads on a pivot. The new tour kicks off in Sydney, taking them to Brisbane, back down through Melbourne and culminating in a final stand-off in Adelaide. Don’t miss these local legends. Cosmic Psychos roar into Sooki Lounge on Monday November 6 and The Corner Hotel on Tuesday November 7. Tickets available from the band’s website.
Grouplove unveiled as first 2018 act
Return with Melbourne shows and new single
Queenscliff Music Festival completes lineup with Russell Morris, Didirri and more Capping off one of Queenscliff Music Festival’s biggest-ever lineups comes songwriting royalty, burgeoning folk talent and more. The legendary Russell Morris, Didirri, Andrea Robertson Band, Bec Goring, Heath Robertson Band, Hey Mammoth, Izzy Losi & The Auracles, Rough River, Sagamore, Sweethearts, The Refuge, Tides of Welcome, Tom Richardson, True Spirit Revival Yoga and Yirrmal & The Miliyawutj will all be performing. They join The Temper Trap, Bernard Fanning, Nai Palm, The Bamboos, Xavier Rudd and more already announced. Queenscliff Music Festival goes from Friday November 24 ± Sunday November 26. Grab tickets from the festival’s website. 10
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After a hugely successful inaugural year, The Pleasure Garden returns with a suitably huge 2017 lineup. Headed by NZ dub aficionados Fat Freddy’s Drop, you can catch Opiuo, Montaigne, REMI, Stickybuds, L-Fresh The Lion, Chant Down Sound, MoodMachine, Thankyou City, JPS, Willaris. K, 8 Foot Felix, Lickweed, Rachel By The Stream, Monkee & C:1 + Dyzlexic, Mz Rizk and Mama Wonkita ± with even more yet to be announced. With the addition of two new stages, don’t miss The Pleasure Garden at St Kilda’s Catani Gardens on Saturday December 9. Tickets are available via the festival’s website.
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130-work showcase from the provocative artist now open Gareth Sansom: Transformer is a groundbreaking look into the work of its controversial namesake. Regarded as one of Australia’s most polarising artists of the last 60 years, Sansom’s avant-garde ‘60s-inspired punk artistry is awash with vivid, mesmerising, eye-popping colours. Sansom’s largest retrospective to date, Transformer hosts 130 works of his most famous collages, recent wanderings and 20 never-before-seen exclusives ± including large-scale canvases reaching over seven metres high. Gareth Sansom: Transformer is now open on the ground floor of NGV Australia at Federation Square, and runs until Sunday January 28.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Touring in March with a new album to boot Marking the long-awaited follow-up to 2013’s Specter at the Feast, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s new album Wrong Creatures began to formulate in 2015 ± sketching out new songs in a private lockout space after drummer Leah Shapiro was six months clear of life-saving brain surgery. Featuring production from Nick Launay ± who’s worked alongside Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Arcade Fire ± the trio are ready to celebrate with an Aussie tour. Wrong Creatures releases Friday January 12, 2018 via Inertia and BRMC play the Forum Theatre on Saturday March 25, 2018. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.
The Script
Return Down Under with JP Cooper Irish three-piece The Script are currently one of the world’s most successful bands, having sold over 29 million records and scoring three multi-platinum albums. They’ve also done darn well for themselves live, having sold over 1.4 million tickets across 203 headline shows ± and sold out venues nationwide when they last toured Australia in 2015. They’ll be returning once more ± with UK singer-songwriter JP Cooper ± to Hisense Arena on Thursday April 19, 2018. Tickets go on sale Thursday September 28 from Ticketek.
Thy Art is Murder
A Day On The Green
Thy Art Is Murder are preparing to once again tear up their homeland with an epic headline tour. The announcement comes in support of their latest release Dear Desolation, which shot in at #5 on the ARIA charts last month. Along for the ride are New York’s Emmure (who’ll be giving fans a first-time look at their new lineup and album), New Jersey’s Fit For An Autopsy and local heroes Justice For The Damned. Thy Art is Murder play at 170 Russell on Saturday February 17, 2018. Tickets available via Oztix.
The Living End, Spiderbait, Veruca Salt, The Lemonheads, Tumbleweed and The Fauves join the A Day On The Green lineup ± which already boasts the likes of Elton John, Stevie Nicks and Robbie Williams. Arguably the festival’s strongestever lineup, other artists announced for the festival include soul legends Sister Sledge, KC & The Sunshine Band and Village People ± as well as John Farnham, Pete Murray and more. The rock icons hit Mt Duneed Estate on Sunday March 11. Tickets are available from the festival’s website.
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Sleep lock in first Australian shows since 2014 Influential metal band Sleep are gracing our shores for the first time since 2014. Icons of the ever-popular stoner-doom genre ± and lauded for classics like the almost-hour long, criticallyacclaimed epic Dopesmoker – their shows are a sludgey journey through a desert of smoke and Tony Iommi-style, bone-rattling riffage that leaves fans wanting more. With a yet-to-beannounced upcoming full length album release on the horizon, devotees will be able to fulfil their Sleep cravings with this rare live performance. Sleep will play at Max Watts on January 20, 2018. Tickets from Max Watts’ website. 12
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Node 0: Lounge Beats is bringing live electronica to a space lounge The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music’s Interactive Composition department presents Node 0 ± a bi-annual event focusing on genre, style, songwriting and production. Their latest chapter Lounge Beats sees MCM unwinding into a gentle groove ± and sporting a cool intergalactic theme. Along with Sydney feature artist Buoy ± and support from recent graduates Eilish Gilligan and Cool Explosions’ Elle Grey ± you’ll see lavish visuals presented by the VCA’s Film and TV Animation department, extravagant décor, live music in a ‘flight lounge’ and out-of-this-world vibes. Catch Lounge Beats on Saturday October 7 at the Grant Street Theatre. Buoy
ThurteeN & The P-Funk All Stars Parliament Funkadelic
legend to play free show ThurteeN ± member of legendary American funk and soul collective Parliament Funkadelic ± will be joined by his band P-Funk All Stars for an exclusive headline show. ThurteeN has already performed several world tours, mixing hip hop, funk, rock, trap, soul and EDM. His latest projects include Funkadelic’s First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate, Parliament’s upcoming Medicaid Fraud Dog, and his mixtape series TrapFunk. Joining ThurteeN will be Kiss FM’s Bionic Boogie host Eddie Mac and Strictly Vinyl’s Jimmy James. Catch them at Belleville on Tuesday September 26. Lock in free tickets via the Belleville Facebook page.
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Dallas Crane, Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk, The Draught Dodgers feat. Tim Rogers, The Pretty Littles and DJ Davey Lane are coming together to raise money for kids with cancer. Warwick Capper is set to be the special emcee on a night where funds will be donated to Challenge, a not-for-profit organisation that provides daily support for children and families living with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder ± from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Going down two nights before the big AFL dance, this is the perfect occasion to let it all hang loose and grab a Four’N Twenty if you can’t latch onto one on Grand Final Day. Corner Hotel, Thursday September 28. Tickets via venue website.
Benny Walker
Heading on tour to celebrate new EP Winner of the Best Aboriginal Act of the Year 2016, Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Benny Walker has recently released his latest EP, Undercover. Ghost, the first single from the EP, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Blues chart and #2 on the Amrap Regional Chart. Coinciding with the release, Walker has announced an intimate tour which will take him through Melbourne, Geelong, Castlemaine, Echuca, Canberra and other regional locations. Catch Walker at Upwey’s The Skylark Room on Friday October 6 and St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall on Friday October 13. Tickets via Benny Walker Music.
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Hiatus Kaiyote’s creative frontwoman Nai Palm is about to release her debut solo album, Needle Paw, and to celebrate, she’s announced a run of dates. Comprised almost entirely of guitar and the songwriter’s trademark vocals, Needle Paw is a testament to the composer, instrumentalist, producer, vocalist and poet’s many talents. Hiatus Kaiyote’s 2015 LP Choose Your Weapon was met with rich acclaim, with Atari sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s Damn. Don’t miss the chance to catch Nai Palm at Max Watt’s on Friday December 1. Tickets are available via Oztix.
In addition to a free show later this month, US alt-rock legends The Killers have announced yet another visit to Melbourne in 2018 as part of a massive tour celebrating their fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful. Playing seven arena shows on their biggest Australasian tour to date, it’s no surprise given the outfit’s string of timeless releases, especially their Double Platinum-selling 2004 album, Hot Fuss. Catch the chart-toppers at Hisense Arena on Friday May 4, 2018. Tickets go on sale Tuesday October 3 through Ticketek.
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Derby Day Natalie Imbruglia is returning home to appear as a special marquee guest on Derby Day, bringing along her massive catalogue of hits. The singer and actress has received no less than eight ARIA awards, two Brit Awards, and three Grammy nominations. Imbruglia’s career took off with 1997 hit single Torn. She’s released four studio albums over the years, selling over 10 million copies worldwide ± and recently toured Europe supporting her latest album, Male. She’ll be performing in the Sensis Digital Marketing Marquee on Saturday November 4 for Derby Day.
Face The Music lock in host of speakers Annual music summit Face The Music is back for a milestone 10th year, promising music industry conversations, creative workshops, panels and live performances. Speakers include LA songwriter Ariel Pink, Ramones drummer Marky Ramone, German FKP Scorpio promoter Silke Westera and Toronto-based DJ and rapper Chippy Nonstop. They’ll join triple j music director Nick Findlay, Collective Artists’ Rebecca Young, Reeperbahn Festival’s Bjørn Pfarr, Bella Union’s Anika Mottershaw, Brisbane artist Mallrat, choreographer and activist Amrita Hepi, LUSSIER music supervisor Nicole Prutch and journalist Monica Tan ± with more to be announced soon. Face The Music runs from Thursday November 23 ± F riday November 24, Tickets via their website.
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Blood After Dark
The Ugliest Woman In the World
Last chance to see landmark exhibit
One Mna Show
This will be one of Melbourne Fringe Festival’s most haunting features. The True History of the Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World tells the tale of a destitute Mexican indigenous woman, born in the 1830s with a disfiguring genetic condition sold as a child to be exhibited in freak shows around the world. A true skin-crawler, audiences will be able to feel, hear, smell and touch ± but not see. Now showing until Saturday September 23 at the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray.
Comedy George’s Bar It’s huge night of laughs at George’s this week with the outrageously comical Sami Shah headlining for a special set. Elsewhere on the bill, catch Toby Halligan, Kimberley Lisle, Timothy Clark, Geoff Setty, Claire Sullivan, Luka Muller and Naomi Higgins. Plus, the next contestants in their ‘Are You Funnier Than George’ competition. Thursday September 21.
Rochey Comedy Rochey Comedy hits us right where we want it every week and this week they’ve connected on some stellar names once again. Witness the witticism of the likes of Demi Lardner, Greg Larsen, Ben Russell and Rose Callaghan. They’ve got eight buck pints too so why not, really? Rochester Hotel, Thursday September 21.
Reverence Hotel When you laugh with your mates, its free. When you laugh with mum & dad, its free. And when you have a laugh at the Reverence Hotel, it’s bloody free also. To coat that cake with more sweet icing, the lineup is outrageous feat. Matt Stewart, Alex Ward, Ben Pobjie, Sonia Di Iorio and more. Don’t miss it. Thursday September 21 at The Rev.
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Blood has interested scientists and artists alike for hundreds of years. It both attracts and repels people, and is a significant cultural symbol of mixed connotations. Before BLOOD: Attract and Repel’s inaugural season finishes, the Science Gallery will be throwing the doors open until 9pm to celebrate the event’s success. The Tsubu bar will be open and the all the gory installations that’s made the display so enthralling will be on full display for one last time. Friday September 22 at the Science Gallery at Melbourne University.
Dialogue in the Dark
Love Song
Last King of Vaudeville
Navigate through total darkness
Acclaimed stageplay returns
A variety show like no other
Ever wondered what it’s like to be blind? Dialogue in the Dark is the new experience from Guide Dogs Australia where punters will be completely visionless. Yes, one of your senses is inept but that’s ok, there are plenty of other avenues to navigate this world of ours. Not for the faint-hearted, Dialogue in the Dark will push your senses and problem-solving skills to the limit. So, are you ready? Open daily except Mondays at Harbour Town, Docklands.
Last shown at the MTC in 2008, Love Song is back as part of Melbourne Fringe. Presented on three stages in a single room, Love Song pits the audience as the centrepiece ± positioned on rotating chairs as the play revolves around them. Fulfilling the soundscapes is Melbourne musician, Grace Ferguson, armed with a theremin and other instruments as she attempts to make the audience feel uneasy. How will you respond to change and hostility? At the Collingwood Arts Precinct from Thursday September 21 until Friday September 29.
Coming as part of Melbourne Fringe, Last King of Vaudeville promises to be more than just entertainment. Speaking with funny man Idris Stanton in our official Fringe guide last week, he enlightened us that “in this show, my signature is to write comedy that makes us all laugh without it ever being at the expense of anyone.” It’s not arrogant but genial; so a captivating fusion of stand-up, circus and acrobatics awaits and yes, the spinning plates will be on show. At the Fringe Hub: Arts House now until Saturday September 30 (bar Mondays).
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Junction Arts Festival Featuring everything from a walking theatre production to a rock’n’roll after party in an actual hotel room, Junction Arts Festival returned this spring in style to showcase the best of Tasmanian arts in the heart of Launceston. A stroke of genius saw the event shifted to the city’s Prince’s Square in 2016, creating a festival hub in an easily accessible and wonderfully picturesque location. Launceston holds the kind of community usually reserved for small country towns, and it seemed locals were out in full force for the five day festival. Family-friendly performances from the likes of Dr Hubble’s Bubble Show and Like It Or Loop It were popular with daytime festival-goers, while the events running into the night continued to draw large crowds. Australian cabaret star Michael Griffiths treated audiences to two unique shows celebrating the respective careers of Annie Lennox and Madonna. Trusting in the imagination and belief of the crowd, Griffiths performed without donning a wig or makeup, integrating hit songs with
a life story in a highly entertaining, live autobiography. His infectious personality embellished his performance, producing a set brimming with confidence, talent, and pure entertainment. The essence of Junction is its celebration of unique art, a theme epitomised in the performance of Uta Uber Kool Ja. Alongside her manager George, Uta brings together a room full of people in an immersive theatre experience that sees the audience become guests at an after party. Taking place in an actual hotel room complete with champagne and a spontaneous singalong of George Michael’s Freedom! ’90, Uta’s party granted guests the chance to abandon their inhibitions and revel in the performance’s unity and undeniable fun. Junction covered an array of arts throughout the festival’s duration. Live music performances frequently drew large crowds, while comedy was on show when Three’s A Crowd brought laughs to maintain the carefree, joyous air of Junction. The festival nights were
complete with Nightcap, a jazz bar featuring sensational live music and the most nostalgic of outfits from attendees. Whether you look at attendance, choice of setting, program design, or overall execution, 2017’s Junction Arts Festival was an undeniable success. It’s a wonderful feature of Launceston, and one which will undoubtedly be a lasting attraction. By Jessica Over
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There’s no denying it people. We’re always looking for something five-star to eat, that won’t drain our bank accounts. I mean we’re all down for cheap, but there’s a certain standard we want to be living – am I right? Just as well we live in one of the most celebrated food hubs in the world, where even the most amateur chefs can create something incredible for a small, humble price. In this week’s column, I’d like to chat about such places. The beloved Howler down Brunswick way forever steals my heart with their breezy, welcoming space. And their menu? Just as impressive. My go-to has always been their $12 burger night ($12 for any burger off the menu plus chips and pot), which I’m excited to share has just recently stretched to a Monday – Thursday deal. How great is that?! I would highly recommend the Fried Chicken Burger or Tofu Burger for a vego option.
This Thursday September 21 sees co-label head of the Lehult imprint Lucky Charmz back for a free encore show at Section 8. By all accounts the German’s hoon at Lounge this weekend just gone was a solid lesson in house music, so here’s your chance to cop a free party in Melbourne’s favourite outdoor bar in the CBD. Let’s hope spring has come to Melbourne properly by then. Oliver Francis and After Midnight Limonata are on back-up duties. On Friday, Club D’érange host Brooklyn’s queen of chaotic avant-garde techno Via App at Hugs&Kisses. The Brooklyn underground has been not-so-quietly breeding a scene of noisey-as-fuck techno, a stark contrast to the darker and more ambient sounds that frequently come out of Europe. If you’re sick of smooth-as-silk dance music and want something more challenging and in your face, go check this party out. Pjenné and Paul Jager will be picking up the remains once Via App’s had her way with you. A Made Up Sound
Moving closer towards the CBD we find The Shaw Davey Slum who has always repped everything cheap eats. The pub is situated just off Lygon Street, Carlton, where food and culture meet in the most vibrant of ways. The Shaw Davey Slum is no exception. For lunch, I would recommend their $15 express menu with your choice of burger (chicken, beef or mushroom), cous cous salad or classics like fish ‘n’ chips, steak or a parma. Plus you get a house pot too. We headed down just last week to film DISHN’, our newest video segment and had a grand old, mouth-drooling time. Not only did The Shaw Davey Slum remind us just how beautiful simplicity can be, but by adding an extra touch to something simple – in this instance The Slum added Vegemite mayo to a cheeseburger – something simple, can be something special too.
The 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards are just around the corner and the nominees have finally been announced. Breakout star Cardi B, best known for her track Bodak Yellow, has earned an astounding nine nominations including Single of the Year, Best New Hip-Hop Artist and MVP of the Year. Detroit newcomer Tee Grizzley, who shot to fame after the release of his viral hit First Day Out, is also in the running for Best New Hip Hop Artist and is expected to win Best Mixtape for his debut project My Moment. As expected, Migos received nominations for Best Collab, Duo or Group, Single of the Year, Album of the Year and Made-You-Look (Best Hip Hop Style). No surprise to see that Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled have both earned nine nominations, with Jay-Z and Chance the Rapper also receiving five nominations each. The results will be announced at the BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony in Miami, Florida on Friday October 6. Nico Ghost
Also on Friday, the Daydreams crew is back for Wet Dreams at 24 Moons. Widely considered some of the loosest day-discotheques in Melbourne, they’re beginning their leadup to summer with this little night jaunt featuring Pocock, Maxwell S, Mark Free, Kasun & Ricci and India Grace. Kicks off at 10pm. On Saturday night at 24 Moons, Dutch producer A Made Up Sound is making his debut Melbourne appearance for a night called Praxis. A Made Up Sound has been crafting a name for himself over the last decade with left of centre house/techno/acid/breakbeat transmissions on labels such as Delsin Records, The Trilogy Tapes and Clone Records Basement Series, as well as his own selftitled imprint. Local support comes from Roza Terenzi, Moopie and Perno Inferno.
In a surprising collaborative effort, Bliss n Eso have teamed up with R&B star Mario to release the acoustic rendition of the duo’s latest track Believe. Mario is best known for his mega hit Let Me Love You, and after a long hiatus the silky-smooth vocalist is set to release his fifth studio album later this year. Believe is the fourth single from Bliss n Eso’s sixth album Off the Grid. The Aussie hip hop icons are on their way to Canada this month to headline 15 shows across the country. It’s been a while, but Melbourne emcee Nico Ghost is back on the scene with new music. One of the country’s most promising emerging hip hop artists, the 23-year-old has dropped a fresh new song titled Jackie Brown. Produced by local producer Seywood, the sensual track features wavy synths, deep bass and hypnotising auto-tuned vocals. His recent single Ghost was fuelled by high-energy beats and laced with hard-hitting raps, whereas Jackie Brown slows the pace down, making it the perfect jam for those late nights. With an EP in the works, the young rapper already has a list of musical achievements under his belt, opening for the likes of rapper G-Eazy and iconic hip hop legends Wu-Tang GZA
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And then there’s Marquis of Lorne which has, in my opinion, the tastiest pub menu in Melbourne (big call, I know). On Friday and Saturday nights, I can’t deny that they’re super busy. However that’s all the reason to check out their great deals during the week and on Sundays too. I used to be all about the Tuesday night steak night (just $16 for a 300gm Hopkins River porterhouse and chips) but recently their Sunday roast skills are getting just a bit ridiculous. Last week, they roasted pork shoulder with potato and leek gratin, apple slaw and gravy, and the week before, roast scotch, yorkie, roast potatoes, peas, carrots and gravy. Wow. I’d pay a few extra bucks for that any day. 20 BEAT.COM.AU
In the CBD on Saturday, Lucid are celebrating their first birthday with an epic 12-hour party. Featuring Sydney veteran Simon Caldwell, Project 95, Roza Terenzi, Ricci, Darcy Justice, Seb Marcu and 6am At The Garage, they’re promising the club will look 11/10 and are offering some special gifts on arrival. How mysterious. On the South side, UK producer/DJ Flava D is set to rock The Late Show at Revolver. Sitting somewhere at the intersection of grime, garage and bass, Flava D has demonstrated again and again that she’s more than adept at the smooth and bumpy with cuts like More Love as well as harder hitting tracks like In The Dance. Local support comes from Ransom, Lotus Moonchild, Mat Cant, Pocock, Plastic Palms, Tom Moore, Max Vegas and Awesome Wales.
Clan. Speaking of Wu-Tang Clan, founding member GZA (AKA The Genius) has just announced his return to Australia for his first solo tour since 2012. GZA has earned his place among hip hop royalty and is known for his exciting live performances. Tickets are on sale now so don’t miss your chance to see the Liquid Swords rapper at Max Watt’s on Saturday November 18. Iconic indie hip hop label Big Village Records will be putting on their biggest national tour to date. Big Village co-founders Rapaport and P.Smurf will join label signees Mathas and Omar Musa as they perform across Australia on The Big Vacation tour. Don’t miss the show this Saturday September 23 at The Gasometer Hotel.
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In tragic news, Husker Du vocalist, drummer and songwriter Grant Hart has passed away aged 56 following a short battle with cancer. One of the first punk rock bands to bridge the gap between the fast hardcore of the early ‘80s and the burgeoning indie rock sound, the band’s influence and innovation was second to none. Teaming up with fellow vocalist and songwriter Bob Mould, the punk rock Lennon/McCartney equivalent would record seven full-length albums throughout the ‘80s, each marking a stark evolution in the band’s sound from the short hardcore bursts of 1982’s Land Speed Record to the carefully crafted songwriting and instrumentation of their 1987 penultimate double album Warehouse: Songs and Stories. The band’s sound and expansion of American punk rock continues to make its mark from the melodic hardcore/emo scene to the garage and indie rock scenes to come shortly after. For the uninitiated, I recommend arguably the band’s most defining record, 1984’s Zen Arcade for the full scope of their strengths and abilities, along with their 1983 EP Metal Circus. Both of these records were huge for me as a teenager, as I’m sure they were for many others and will continue to be. Rest in peace and thanks for all the songs Grant.
The mighty Fozzy return with their seventh studio album Judas on Friday October 13, via Century Media records. Fozzy are such a unique story. They started as a metal cover band before morphing into a true band with original material. It would be easy to see them as just a vanity project for wrestler Chris Jericho but if you’ve ever seen these guys live you would know there’s nothing fake or forced about them. Jericho is a massive metalhead from way back, and it doesn’t hurt to have Rich Ward kicking ass on guitar. Australia has always been very receptive to Fozzy and it looks like they’ll be back soon. “We’ve been waiting to come back to Australia since 2013,” Jericho says. “We were lucky enough to tour there twice in 2013 on the Soundwave tour with Metallica and then with Steel Panther. Australia is one of our favorite places to go. We haven’t been there since the Do You Want To Start A War Record came out, which is 2014….Hopefully in 2018 for sure.”
Shonen Knife
This week NGV Friday Nights will host the captivating and eccentric pop-punk trio from Japan, Shonen Knife. Be prepared, the trio have gathered a huge list of impressive achievements since their beginning in 1981. Just like many other alternative rock bands, these ladies see Sonic Youth, Nirvana, The Beach Boys and Ramones as their inspiration, however, despite their avant-garde instrumentation, their sounds are still very much pop-oriented, sounding familiar yet unfamiliar at the same time, if that’s even possible. Not many Japanese bands have been able to globally mark their name in the music scene. Moreover, after playing gig after gig, Shonen Knife are getting bigger and bigger each time, with various American independent record labels releasing their cassettes and even receiving spins on the BBC. Last but not least, they’ve supported some of their idols - Sonic Youth in Osaka and Nirvana for their UK tour. You should definitely check their amazing work out, perhaps their biggest hit Top Of The World. The show goes down this Friday September 22. Head to ngv.vic.gov.au for more information.
Angus & Julia Stone
This Saturday September 23 we’ve got Angus and Julia Stone playing at Palais Theatre, with Ruel as support. Australia’s most loved siblings have just dropped their highly anticipated LP Snow. Of its singles, Snow showcases very gentle instrumentation on the organs that go hand in hand with thin-layered guitar sounds. The most prominent element off this track though, is Angus and Julia’s harmonies, incredibly sweet and well-balanced. Chateau sounds slightly different from the Angus and Julia Stone we are familiar with, it is definitely more juvenile, with its upbeat and dreamy pop sounds alongside coming of age lyrical content. It’s simple, catchy and romantic. Also, keep an eye on the amazingly talented Ruel, at only 14 he sings his heart out like there’s no tomorrow. The year eight student from Sydney was discovered by Grammy-award winning producer M-Phazes. Check out his debut single Golden Years. This kid really is special and definitely deserves your attention. Motionless In White
Direct Hit!
Melodic hardcore rockers Direct Hit! and Pears have announced the upcoming release of a split album. Entitled Human Movement, the record will contain four new tracks from each band plus each band doing a cover of one of the other’s songs. Brian Petus from Pears explained the release of the record, “We’ve been talking about doing this for a long time, since one of our first tours, which was with Direct Hit!. It’s pretty surreal that we finally got to make it happen, and I couldn’t be happier with how both sides of this thing turned out.” Human Movement is due out Thursday November 30 on Fat Wreck Chords.
Have you heard Last Podcast On The Left? These guys – Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks and Ben Kissel – cover ‘all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real,’ and every now and then they touch on metal-related topics. They’re currently doing a series on Norwegian Black Metal which is informative and hilarious, and I highly recommend you check it out. There are also a few episodes on the 1980s ‘Satanic Panic’ with some pretty solid metal content.
Iron Chic
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Into something a little heavier? Well we’ve got an exciting gig for you. The same day as Angus and Julia Stone, Motionless in White will tear through Arrow on Swanston with Crown the Empire. MIW is an American gothicmetal band who’s been around since 2005. While Crown the Empire are slightly like the younger version of MIW, the post-hardcore band from Dallas have been around since 2010. Head to MIW facebook page for more information.
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New York punk rockers Iron Chic have announced the upcoming release of their third full-length. Entitled You Can’t Stay Here, the record will follow up 2013’s solid The Constant One. Due out on SideOneDummy on Friday October 13, the band has released the lead single My Best Friend is a Nihilist available for streaming now. The band was last in Australia in 2014 appearing at Poison City Weekender. Orgcore emo rockers The Hard Aches have announced a national tour this October, primarily focusing on regional and rural dates around the country. The shows will see the band reportedly road-testing tracks from their as-yet-untitled 2018 record. While there’s no inner-city Melbourne show announced, the band will play on the edge of town in Belgrave on Friday October 13, Frankston on Saturday October 14, and Geelong on Friday October 27. Tickets are on sale now. Punk rock trailblazers The Damned have announced they’ll be recording a new album. As-yet-untitled, the new record will follow up 2008’s So, Who’s Paranoid. The band has reported that bass player Stu West has left the band and will be replaced by former bassist Paul Gray, who featured on the band’s albums Strawberries and The Black Album.
The mighty Whoretopsy are about to head back into the studio to work on the follow-up to their album Never Tear Us Apart. Over the past few years they’ve toured Europe, New Zealand and Australia several times with bands such as Psycroptic, Goatwhore, Cryptopsy, Nile, Unearth, Condemned, King Parrot, Revocation, Disentomb, Vader, Hate Eternal, Gorgasm, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Putrid Pile. Before they hole themselves up in the studio, they’re hitting the Bendigo Hotel for one last frenzied live show. Supporting are Hollow World (who recently released their new album Examinate), Splatterpuss, Annihilist and Ame Noire. Longtime favourites of this column Coffin Carousel will release their new album Between Death & Dead on Friday October 13. Featuring 18 tracks, this album is a spooky, adrenaline-infused horror-punk rock masterpiece that Eclipse Records promises will make Elvis Presley rise from the dead. So be ready for that, I guess. The album was produced by Howard Von Noise and mixed by Neil Kernon (Queensryche, Cannibal Corpse, Hall & Oates). BEAT.COM.AU 22
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Foo Fighters By Claire Morley
From the opening note of Concrete and Gold, the newest release from Foo Fighters, it sounds like the band is having fun. The tracks are manic, huge in their sound, and rough around the edges. Yet, with thoughts of the band’s ‘Rickroll’ at Tokyo’s Summer Sonic festival (Rick Rolling is an internet meme and prank, which leads viewers to unexpected appearances of Rick Astley’s 1987 hit Never Gonna Give You Up), and a choir of Shawn Stockman’s voice on the album’s title track, Nate Mendel, the band’s bassist, is caught off-guard when asked if the experience of being Foo Fighters is becoming more enjoyable with time. “Usually when I get a question like that it’s more, how do we keep it fun? How do you deal with playing Everlong for the thousandth time?” he says, pondering his response. “But in some ways it does get more fun. We have these opportunities, when the band has been around for as long as we have and we’ve had success in the past, to do things like play in Japan, to notice that Rick Astley is on the side of the stage watching. To just say, ‘Hey man, do you want to come up and play the song?’ And he’s game. “We get better at what we’re doing. We have a really good relationship with our audiences, we know how to travel together, and we know how to write together.” The writing and recording process for Concrete and Gold proved to be an entirely new experience and challenge in the band’s 23 years together. It marks their first, and seemingly unlikely, collaboration with producer Greg Kurstin, who has previously worked with Adele, Sia, and Pink. “I was actually surprised by that myself,” says Mendel. “I hadn’t met Greg Kurstin before we started working with him on the record but knowing who he was, I thought he’d add a sheen, or at least be inclined to polish. It was pretty surprising when we went in and started recording.” Rather than a pop-style polish, Kurstin was instrumental in the rough, textured sound of the record. “The first thing he did was add effects to everything – blow out the sound. There was a lot of distortion and grime all over it. I thought, ‘What are you doing to our band? I thought you were going 24 BEAT.COM.AU
to try and clean it up, and you’re disassembling it.’ It was shocking, but I liked it. That’s the point of bringing someone in, to make you think.” Foo Fighters’ core is of course the affable Dave Grohl, the key songwriter and dictator of the band members, jokes Mendel. Kurstin’s part on the record was largely Grohl’s doing, in a quest for a fresh take on the band. Grohl was a longtime fan of Kurstin’s band, The Bird and the Bee, before the two became friends. “When Dave writes, he tries to keep it simple – in an AC/DC kind of way – and that’s where the power comes from, the simplicity of something. But Greg is all about making things more complicated, having these textures, melodies and harmonies, and making the backing tracks really dirty and processed.” Though Mendel had expected something more polished from Kurstin, he’s happy with the result. “I think in trying to make music sound really polished and machine-like, people are looking to get an emotional reaction out of getting something that is perfect. That’s what’s going to translate to people. “When people listen to a song and everything is in its place, that’s what’s going to be a great song, but that approach never worked for us.” Being known for their epic live shows – last time they visited Australia they played two-and-ahalf hour sets – part of what makes Foo Fighters’ recording methods unique, is their desire to recreate what they play in the studio on stage, with room for change and expression. “We want there to be room for spontaneity, and for things to be rough, and human. That produces its own power,” says Mendel. “You listen to a Rolling Stones record, or Led Zeppelin – they’re rough as hell. They’re incredible musicians, but there’s all kinds of room for things to be wobbly, and that added to the charm and power and musicality of it. We’re from an old school approach in that way.” Approaching the ninth release came about quicker than the band had anticipated. After
finishing the Sonic Highways tour two years ago, Mendel admits he didn’t expect to hear anything about Foo Fighters for quite a while. “But it was only, like, six months later when Dave contacted us and said he had a batch of songs, and an idea of how we could record it, so why don’t we get together when the kids are at school and start working on it?” That response, the fact that these rock stars are now fathers, is the core of much of the record’s charm. The music video for Run features a geriatric Foo Fighters playing a heavy-rock gig in their nursing home. Clad in prosthetics, fake grey beards, and makeup, Mendel laughs that the tongue-incheek glimpse of the future was “frightening”. “We were trying to figure out what to do for the video for that song. And Taylor [Hawkins] our drummer, said, ‘Man, we’re old as hell. Noone wants to look at our old faces in the video.’ And that was the idea – why don’t we go all the way, and be as old as we possibly can, and base the video on that? “We’re really just taking the piss a little bit, on the fact that we’re not 25, and we’re still making songs like Run, which doesn’t sound like something a band in their 40s would do.” With all the changes, a huge part of Foo Fighters’ charm is their dependability. They may be in their 40s, they may have tried different things along the way, but they keep having fun, they keep playing Everlong, and they’re still utterly adored by their audience. “I think it’s because we care, and we love doing it. I would say more has stayed consistent than has changed,” Mendel says, of their two decades as one of the world’s biggest bands. “Hopefully people will let us stick around and do it for a while.”
“We get better at what we’re doing. We have a really good relationship with our audiences, we know how to travel together, and we know how to write together.”
Foo Fighters will take over Etihad Stadium on Tuesday January 30 with Weezer and Clowns. Concrete and Gold is out now via Roswell Records/ RCA Records through Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
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Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend
“What we’ve tried to do is have a great variety of jazz and blues and there’s no distinct goal posts that define any of the two.”
Nestled in the Yarra Valley, only 90 minutes from Melbourne, Marysville will once again host their Jazz & Blues Weekend this October. Since its birth in 2015, the Marysville Jazz & Blues weekend has won the Marysville Community Event of the Year Award twice and has continued to grow each year. The event not only provides a platform for local and international blues and jazz musicians to perform, it also features artist run workshops as well as showcasing a selection of food and wine that the Yarra Valley has to offer. With only a small team working to put the weekend together, organisers Bev and Leigh Fraser have been hard at work, though they’re excited for this year’s event. “An important part of this weekend is that it’s not far from Melbourne and it’s such a beautiful place that people can come spend the whole weekend,” says Bev. “Even if they didn’t want to spend the whole weekend listening to music there’s other things they can do. They can go for a quick little bushwalk in the morning or go to the wineries, there’s so much in this area.” The three-day event will see 30 local and international jazz and blues acts taking to the stage, headlined by Russell Morris who will open the festival on Friday night. “There’s Russell Morris, he’s a real sweetie and he said it would be an honour to be behind something that supports live music in our town, and live musicians,” says Bev. “Along with Russell Morris we’ve got some local people performing,
there’s a huge array of musicians. We’ve got Mike Rudd’s Spectrum playing, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison and The Souldiggers, we have a fabulous group called Men In Suits, right down to orchestras and the Alexandra School Choir. “We’ve got Charlie Bedford who’s an up and coming, amazing, young performer, guitarist and singer, he’s 16, Tracy Roberts and her group, it just goes on,” she continues. “How do you summarise that and say who your favourites are? It’s so diverse. We’ve got Anita Harris, a beautiful jazz singer, we have a local group called McBlues who add a Scottish feel, they’ve got bagpipes and they’re playing blues, it’s so unique.” “What we’ve tried to do is have a great variety of jazz and blues and there’s no distinct goal posts that define any of the two,” adds Leigh. “The two are blended together in the middle in some of the acts, some are left field jazz and others are right field blues and everything in between. “We’ve also been very conscious, very mindful, this year to involve youth as well,” continues Leigh. “We have a couple of youth performers who are starting their careers and cutting their teeth in the industry. One of the young performers is actually
opening for Russell Morris so at the age of 17 what an awesome start to their musical career to support an act like that. That’s been one of our aims as well.” It’s not only the lineup that caters to everyone, Bev and Leigh have ensured that the food and wine vendors are equally diverse and that the artist run workshops touch on a range of subjects to suit any interest. “We’ve got beautiful wineries in the area, the Yarra Valley is rich with fabulous food. It’s diverse in that you can get a little bit of everything. Basically from wine bars through to restaurants, a la carte meals, grab a quick burger and run sort of thing,” says Bev. “Some of the workshops, they’re not necessarily aimed at musicians, the person doesn’t need to have knowledge of an instrument,” adds Leigh. “There’s some quite interesting subjects varying from interpreting jazz standards to making your own, stagecraft, there’s one on the Maton guitar. “The story behind the new Maton guitar Blackwood series and the timber that guitar is made out of is actually grown in Marysville, so there’s quite a lot of interesting things as far as workshops go.” By Kate Streader
The Skylark Room
“We don’t take any cut from ticket sales or door sales at all, so the money that the musicians make on the door and on the ticket sales all goes to them”
Situated in picturesque Upwey, The Skylark Room has quickly earned a reputation as a specialty live music venue, despite being just over a year old. By day, the venue operates as a café offering high quality food in a serene setting, but as the sunlight dims the atmosphere morphs into something sultrier as the space is transformed into a live music venue harking back to the speakeasies of the prohibition era. “Aesthetically it’s kind of like it’s been pulled out of that prohibition age style; little bit art deco, little bit of a voluptuous, velvety, back alley feeling, like an old jazz bar,” says The Skylark Room’s marketing manager Brent Dakis. “It’s a very intimate space, it’s all about sensual pleasures, there’s lots of velvet, it’s mood lit. “It’s quite a small space, the venue seats about 110 tops, so the capacity’s small but it makes for a really nice space to come in and sit at,” says Dakis. “One of the main things that we have heard back from patrons and that we hear back from the artists is that it’s a listening space and that’s really the key. “Musicians love to play there because when we’ve got a room full of 110 people eating dinner there’s not a word in the room, everyone’s actually facing, listening to the musician. It’s not like a pub with background music, it’s really centralised on the performance so it’s a very respectful environment for musicians. “It’s very quickly becoming a specialised restaurant and music venue, the whole dinner and a show form of theatre which doesn’t seem to happen much nowadays is the specialty of the Skylark.” Another aspect that sets The Skylark Room apart from fellow music venues is that it works in conjunction with the adjoining Burrinja Cultural Centre, one of the Yarra Ranges’ main art centres. 26 BEAT.COM.AU
The Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend runs from Friday October 20 to Sunday October 22. Tickets, accommodation and more information can be found at marysvillejazzandblues.com.
The two venues often work together to create special, exclusive events. “To be in partnership with a 400 seat theatre and established art gallery means that we have a great opportunity to create events together and cross promote,” says Dakis. “There’s a lot more freedom and exciting opportunities to collaborate and do things when you’re in partnership with an art centre. “The other thing that sets us apart, from a musician’s point of view, is that we don’t take any cut from ticket sales or door sales at all, so the money that the musicians make on the door and on the ticket sales all goes to them, which is apparently unheard of in most music industry places. “It really is a win-win for everyone in there and I feel like that’s a really strong point and a really big part of the ethos of the venue, from a music perspective, the interaction and the treatment of the artists and the respectful audience is a huge thing.” The team behind The Skylark also recognise the importance of having a live music venue outside of the inner city suburbs to cater for live music fans who don’t live centrally. “Just because people don’t live in the city and live further out, doesn’t mean that they don’t want
to listen to good quality live music, so in the respect of catering for the local demographic, that’s really important ± not having to travel as far and being able to have a really nice establishment to go along to which is nearby. And then, as well, sometimes it’s nice just to escape the city.” Despite being just over a year old, The Skylark Room has already built quite a reputation between patrons and musicians alike. The venue has an impressive lineup of musicians set to see out the rest of the year. “We’ve got Dave Graney coming in October, we’ve got Jed Rowe and Ben Mastwyk both launching albums and singles and what not in November and then Lily & Kim as well who are coming back in December, they had a sell-out show a few months ago,” says Dakis. “We had Lloyd Spiegel recently and Fiona Boyes, so very quickly we’re cementing a name as that listening venue and artists are wanting to come and that means people are wanting to come and join us in that environment.” By Kate Streader
Find The Skylark Room at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey. Find their upcoming gigs at theskylarkroom.com.
Interviews
Shonen Knife With over 35 years of experience Naoko Yamano, of legendary Japanese band Shonen Knife, knows a thing or two about how to survive in a band. The secret to her fulfillment after all this time is a combination of seeing the positive side of just about everything, expanding her musical inspirations and most importantly, nourishing herself with food from all over the world. As Yamano explains, touring for Shonen Knife serves not only as an opportunity to see their fans and perform, but also as a clever guise to eat food on the road. The band have even gone as far as plan a whole tour around expanding their palate. “We did an American tour in April and May which was a type of ramen adventure. We visited a ramen restaurant in every city where we played a show. I’m looking forward to eating all the delicious food in Australia. The last time we were there we went to a restaurant in Perth that only serves cold food and everything is made with natural vegetables.” When it comes to local Australian delicacies, Yamano admits that while she’s always looking to try new things she’d never dare try kangaroo meat. “I cannot eat kangaroo,” she says. “I remember seeing kangaroo meat in a soup one time and the colour was very red. I was really surprised.” Yamano has fond memories of touring Australia and is quick to recall the enthusiastic reception Shonen Knife have received on previous tours. “I’m looking forward to seeing our fans in Australia. People over there are very cheerful and because I always like to see the reactions of the crowd it’s great when everyone is energetic. I’m definitely going to talk with the fans after the shows, everyone is so friendly.”
“I hope for more women to play rock music, even though being a woman playing in a band can sometimes be very hard.” The upcoming tour will also be the first time Shonen Knife play in Australia with their new drummer Risa Kawano. “I discovered Risa through her family band Brinky,” says Yamano. “When I saw her playing the drums I thought her playing was very good and powerful so I asked her to join the band. I’m excited for her to see Australia, she’s only 22.” Yamano has maintained an impressive archive of landmarks and food on her travels around the world, keeping a blog about her journeys alongside posting photos on the band’s social media. “I’m actually lazy and don’t like to upload things on my social network sites,” she admits. “Many of the Shonen Knife fans look forward to my posts so I try to upload photos whenever I can. If I get a good reaction from people I’m happy about that.” Shonen Knife have always worn their influences on their sleeve, something that Yamano proudly states when she details the band’s changing influences over the years. “When I started Shonen Knife, I was inspired by late ‘70s punk rock bands like The Buzzcocks and The Ramones. My songs have gotten a little harder over the years because I also listen to ‘70s hard rock music like Judas Priest, Motörhead and
Black Sabbath. But then I always return to bands like The Beatles as well. I love them for their harmonies.” When asked to reflect on how Shonen Knife have influenced women in music Yamano acknowledges that impact they’ve had in their home of Japan. “There are many girl bands in Japan, especially in the underground scene. Many of them are inspired by Shonen Knife and that makes me very happy,” she says proudly. “I hope for more women to play rock music, even though being a woman playing in a band can sometimes be very hard. For instance our former bassist had to leave the band to care for her child but has started to play music again recently. Women playing music is such a fantastic thing.” For Yamano making music is a default way of life for her, something that she gains immense satisfaction from even this far into her career. “I’ll continue to make fun, interesting music and continue touring as long as I can. I don’t have many good skills outside of music so I don’t think I could do another job.” By Holly Pereira
Front End Loader After the success of 2016’s iteration, Fuzz Fest is back with a lineup set to top last year’s effort. Featuring bands such as King of the North, Peeping Tom and more, anyone who loves a riff or ten will be kicking themselves if they miss out. It’s all going down at the home of Melbourne fuzz, Cherry Bar, over two days, and organiser Andy Simpson (also in Don Fernando, who are playing Fuzz Fest) says the festival is all about mateship. “I was keen to put on a show where I could basically get all my mates together and say thank you to all the bands that have supported me and my bands over the years – a bit of a get together.” Front End Loader are headlining Fuzz Fest, and no doubt have inspired a lot of the bands billed alongside them. Having formed in 1991, and hailing from Sydney, Front End Loader have seen it all, and are a perfect choice as headliners. Vocalist and guitarist Bowden Campbell, says fans can expect to see some new music played during their set. “We are making a point of playing all the new songs at every opportunity we get. So yes, hopefully we’ll get to play the whole new album at Fuzz Fest. And we’ll probably chuck a few oldies in too just so we don’t get bashed. We’ve got a good feeling about it. We think it’s going to be very special.” Having been in the music industry for such a long time, they’ve seen a lot of changes happening around them. Luckily, they haven’t been forced to change along with it. “For better or for worse, our mindset actually hasn’t changed since the ‘90s. We make music for ourselves, and are lucky to have a small but dedicated group of people that enjoy it
almost as much as we do,” Bowden says. “Nobody has any unrealistic expectations. Cooperate, and nobody gets hurt.” While they haven’t had the most prolific output, Front End Loader have released five studio albums (as well as numerous EPs and a live album) in their quarter of a century together. The band’s learned a lot along the way, but they’re most proud of being able to keep making music together. “For me, I think the fact that the same four people have been doing what we do for over 25 years is a bit of an achievement. It’s changed, we’ve changed, but the intent is the same. And the delivery has, I hope, improved,” Bowden says. “We have a clearer idea of what we are trying to do, but give less of a fuck about it at the same time, if that makes sense.” With a sizeable gap between releases, one of the challenges a band faces is being able to get into a different mindset for each release. For fans expecting similar topics to the last album, Bowden hopes they keep an open mind.
Shonen Knife will perform at NGV Friday Nights this Friday September 22 before taking over Karova Lounge on Saturday September 23 and Corner Hotel on Sunday October 1.
“Every album is a snapshot of place and time, and individual and collective headspace. Most gigs we do, we try to find a word or a theme that sets the tone. Same with making records. “Our last one was intended to be our ‘good time party album.’ This one is more a reflection of a bunch of middle aged men who find themselves deeply dissatisfied with pretty much everything. Doesn’t mean it’s not an entirely enjoyable listen, or a tuneful rocking experience, but I can’t say it’s from a completely happy place,” Bowden says. The band hopes to have the record out before the end of 2017, but they’re not making any promises. “Hopefully we’ll have our shit together enough to have it out before the end of the year. But hey, it’s been six years since the last one, so another couple of months won’t make too much difference.” As for what the rest of 2017 holds for the band? “Release the record. Play gigs around the country. Finish the job. Just keep driving.”
“For better or for worse, our mindset actually hasn’t changed since the ‘90s. We make music for ourselves, and are lucky to have a small but dedicated group of people that enjoy it almost as much as we do.” Front End Loader will headline Fuzz Fest, taking over Cherry Bar on Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23, with Fuck The Fitzroy Doom Scene, Peeping Tom, Fluff, Don Fernando and more.
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Drunken Poet 11th Birthday Celebration Along the wall of The Drunken Poet in North Melbourne hang portraits of various drunken poets, past and present, local and international, ranging from Seamus Heaney and Leonard Cohen to Spencer Jones and Van Walker. “My favourite drunken poet is probably Brendan Bean ± he’s probably the epitome of The Drunken Poet,” says Siobhan Dooley, owner and founder of The Drunken Poet. “And now there are some local artists up there as well, who probably don’t want to be referred to as drunken poets.” Dooley started The Drunken Poet 11 years ago, a few years after she arrived in Australia. Born in Ireland, Dooley was perplexed why the so-called Irish pubs she observed in Melbourne seemed so contrived. “I knew that an Irish bar could be done outside of Ireland because I’d lived in the States, and I’d seen good Irish pubs in the States,” Dooley says. Dooley found a Goth bar on Peel Street opposite the Queen Victoria Market and set about transforming it into the type of bar that an ordinary punter might wander into in Ireland. “We’re not screaming ‘We’re Irish’, we’re just Irish,” Dooley says. “We’re not trying to be an Irish Pub, it just is Irish”. There’s certainly nothing confected about The Drunken Poet. “It’s really just about people sitting around at a bar,” Dooley says. “It’s for everybody. It’s not a pub that’s geared toward any particular group. It’s a community.” Critical to The Drunken Poet’s reputation and longevity is its role as a live music venue. Dooley, a fan of both music and poetry, has a long-held affection for literary-minded musicians. “Generally, we tend
Van Walker to have a lot of folk musicians, with a big emphasis on lyrics, which fits in with the drunken poet thing,” Dooley says. “A lot of original stories through music.” One of The Drunken Poet’s regulars, both at the bar and on stage, is local folk balladeer (and sometime powerhouse rock’n’roller) Van Walker. Walker has a special affection for The Drunken Poet, having played there regularly, including each of the venue’s birthday celebrations. “I’ve got many memories of The Drunken Poet, all somewhat blurry,” Walker laughs. Walker recalls watching Spencer P Jones “hump his firebird on the floor between the punters a la some kind of demented Hendrix,” and a number after hourlong singalongs with punters. “But Siobhan would say my best performance was once I was so blind I kept playing the same Jimmy Reed boogie ad nauseam. But I maintain I was actually playing different songs, they just all sound the same,” Walker says. Like Walker, Dooley has an almost endless supply of great memories over the venue’s 11-year history. But she chooses to focus on a more recent event, the Tuesday night tribute shows. “Liam Gerner was here doing a tribute to Bobby Charles, and he had Lucky Oceans with him,” Dooley says. “It was just like guests getting up one after the other. It was magic. There were brilliant musicians, it was an unbelievable session.” While it can get rowdy at The Drunken Poet, Dooley’s cool and commanding presence ensures
things never get out of control. Walker recalls getting physical with a particular over-excited punter at one of his shows, only to witness Dooley turf the guy out before any trouble eventuated. “Siobhan had him out the door and down the street before he knew what hit him. And I never missed a beat,” Walker says. “But everyone in that pub knows each other by name and there’s never any fisticuffs. No one would dare on Siobhan’s watch.” Dooley concedes there were some wild times early in the venue’s tenure. But now everybody knows the rules. “The Poet attracts a fairly eclectic crowd. And that’s really what makes it. But it’s not quite as crazy as it used to be.” This weekend marks The Drunken Poet’s 11th birthday. Dooley is celebrating the event by putting on an afternoon and evening of Drunken Poet favourites, including Mr Alford, The Twoks, Miss Whiskey, the Moreland City Soul Review and, of course, Van Walker. For Dooley, it’s a time for both celebration and positive reflection on another year of music, drinking and conversation. For Walker, it’s opportunity to celebrate one of his favourite venues and its erstwhile publican. “Siobhan loves music and poetry, she always keeps your glass full and she doesn’t take shit from anyone. Words simply couldn’t do her work ethic justice,” Walker says.
“That was back in the day when Motown was hot. The Temptations were on a roll,” recalls Clinton. “I was writing songs and also starting [Clinton’s band] Parliament. All that was going on at that time, and all our records came out at the same time. Motown was the world ± it was the hottest stuff around. Testify was our attempt to be like the Four Tops. It still feels good.” Throughout his illustrious career, George Clinton’s music has undertaken numerous guises. His boundary-pushing approach to R&B flourished in the ‘70s by merging the worlds of soul and funk with the acid-laced haze of Hendrix, Zappa and Sly Stone. Moving forward, Clinton also bridged the gap between funk and hip hop, collaborating with rappers including Kendrick Lamar and Q-Tip. He’s become one of the most sampled artists of all time, with greats including Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, WuTang and more repurposing his grooves. In any case, the prolific artist is always looking for new creative avenues to tap into. “I usually look to the very young champions of music that get on my nerves,” says Clinton on his 28 BEAT.COM.AU
Drunken Poet will celebrate its 11th birthday on Sunday September 24 with Van Walker, Moreland City Soul Review, Miss Whiskey and more.
By Patrick Emery
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Some musicians can be considered architects. Architects of sound, of genre and culture. George Clinton is one of those musicians. The globally lauded forefather of funk is set to bring his infectious grooves to Australia, celebrating 50 years of his first hit single (I Wanna) Testify and the legacy of tunes that followed in the decades after.
“It’s for everybody. It’s not a pub that’s geared toward any particular group. It’s a community.”
“Funk is the DNA for hip hop and electronic music. Funk is in all of that music….Funk is going to make babies. When somebody samples it, that’s a baby made.” never-ending quest for inspiration. “That’s usually the next music. Intentionally you look for the ones that make you say, ‘How could you possibly do this?’ “I remember when I first heard, ‘Wop bop a loo bop, a wap bam boo’. I thought, ‘What the fuck are you talking about?’ It’s got to be the type of music that makes you say, ‘Damn.’ When you find those types of characters you think, ‘This is the new music.’” Clinton stops mid-sentence and starts singing Kendrick Lamar’s Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe down the crackling phone line to illustrate his point. He’s right. Damn indeed. He goes on to list the artists he thinks are changing the game right now; Thundercat, Flying Lotus and Lamar all cop a mention. Continuing his legacy of working with hip hop acts, Clinton lends his signature squelchy funk sounds to Lamar’s universally lauded record To Pimp a Butterfly, featuring on the album highlight Wesley’s Theory. “He pays attention like a college kid,” recounts Clinton of his time in the studio with Lamar. “Usually I end up doing all the talking. Say with Prince; he would always be quizzing me about things. Kendrick? I could quiz him. He has the answers.”
Now 76 years old, George Clinton has seen genres fade in and out of popularity. But there’s a reason he’s stuck around for so long and why the music he makes still resonates today. It all comes down to a groove. Many forces ± political, personal, or otherwise ± can divide us in our day-to-day life. Sometimes, music that can be enjoyed purely on a level that makes you move is all that’s needed to forget about all of that. Albeit, if only for a few blissful hours. “You get a feeling,” he says. “You fall in that zone. For years, we’ve enjoyed everybody coming together to be with the party and be wild. People will be moving and laughing.” As for the future of funk? Clinton believes it’s in safe hands. “Funk is the DNA for hip hop and electronic music. Funk is in all of that music. So as long as any of that’s around, funk is doing its job. Funk is going to make babies. When somebody samples it, that’s a baby made.” By James Di Fabrizio
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will perform at The Palais Theatre on Wednesday September 27.
Interviews
Death From Above
“It’s only getting more insane and as an artist freedom is everything for me and freedom of speech is paramount.”
Canadian two-piece Death From Above (recently dropping the 1979 suffix) is often slotted in with acts from the mid-2000s electro scene like Justice, Digitalism, Mr Oizo and MSTRKFT but this is wholly incorrect and a very lazy form of generalising by the online music journalism fraternity. This common misnomer came from an incorrect assumption that ‘They were regularly associated with electro acts therefore they must sound like them.’ The truth is, their music is loud and abrasive and more at home next to Motorhead than banging beats, however this incorrect association saw the band headline Australian dance festival Parklife in 2011 alongside Lykke Li, Ten Snake and Ducksauce. Lead singer and drummer Sebastian Grainger still seems stung with disbelief as he recalls his band’s last trip to Australia. “On our first tour of Australia in 2005 we played places like Ding Dong and then this bar that was above like this African store, I think it was on Smith Street, Collingwood. There was real vibe for that tour so going from that memory to playing outdoor in the afternoon at basically a rave was a bit strange.” The Parklife tour was following the band’s 2011 reformation after going on hiatus in 2006. This break came online five years after the band’s inception in 2001 in Toronto, when bass player Jesse F. Keeler was looking for a drummer to join his hardcore punk band Femme Fatale. The aforementioned cultural alignment to electro in the early ‘00s was because Death From Above were making their way in a music scene where the rules had been thrown out the window,
a punk spirit if you will. And for those playing at home, yes the band’s bass player Jesse F. Keeler is one half of MSTRKRFT. Their latest album Outrage! Is Now is a rock epic that on most tracks, like the title track, trades the tempo of their previous albums ± debut I’m A Woman, You’re A Machine (2000) and 2012’s post hiatus The Physical World ± for a grandiose epic rock sound. This makes for a solid musical landscape packed with lyrical content that makes a bold statement about a post-social media society. “The song Outrage! Is Now has to do with the phenomenon of people fundamentally disagreeing on things and not being able to have conversations,” Grainger says. “They come to the conversation with an absolute idea and then they’re not able to budge on things, so people who would otherwise agree on 90% of that person’s ideas, that last ten percent is so toxic that they can’t walk away from the conversation and be friends anymore.” He now expands further on the oxymoronic nature of online activism like Facebook shaming. “There are certain phrases that people say and they just take them as fact. They’ll say something that is basically a meme and they’ll expect you to agree with them. But they’re
assuming that everyone agrees with that statement,” Grainger leaves that point hanging before delving into the specifics. “I get why people aren’t into Donald Trump, believe me I understand it. But a lot of the time you will see people so upset about it and then they’ll be asked a specific question about what about Trump exactly upsets them and then they can’t defend it, they’re just upset about the whole thing.” He now turns his attention back to why he wrote this song and touches on one of the important roles of artists, regardless of their discipline in our society. “When I wrote the song I remember a friend of mine saying ‘All this is going to die down.’ Fat chance. It’s only getting more insane and as an artist freedom is everything for me and freedom of speech is paramount. “I don’t know how constitutional it is in Australia but in Canada it isn’t, it’s part of the ethos but it is not written into the DNA whereas in America it is. It’s such a hit button topic that any artist, comedian, actor, writer, journalist’s number one priority is to defend that right, because that right enables you to talk about bad ideas and figure out why they’re bad.”
Death From Above’s latest album Outrage! Is Now is out now.
By Dan Watt
The Killers ‘Indie’ is as amorphous a genre as any, especially now in 2017, with its slew of releases from the titans of mid-to-late 2000s indie – freshly signed to majors, more often than not. The adhesion of the indie label has been tenuously stuck on The Killers since their emergence – their debut album Hot Fuss bearing the almost antithetical Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll. Time has been kind to The Killers. Nostalgia has bolstered their early back catalogue, the quality of songwriting and production resulting in a more far-reaching legacy than their lo-fi leaning contemporaries. Not content with the unfurling crest of nostalgia, The Killers returned, re-invigorated, with brash single The Man ± the first salvo from their fifth album, Wonderful Wonderful. At this stage, there’s little to lose for The Killers, facilitating a lack of inhibition when it came to constructing Wonderful Wonderful. “The main slogan I remember hearing during the record is ‘abandoned taste,’” drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr states down the line from Utah. “It was an interesting experiment for us. It seemed totally counter-intuitive, but ended up still being part of it. We took second looks, but still tried to retain a level of getting the right take, getting the right performance, and making sure the punctuation is there, but just doing it in a different way. Seeing if there’s an opportunity for a rad drum solo, a different beat. When arrows pointed right, we tried to go left.” The Killers’ early songs, particularly Mr Brightside, have been imbued with a deeper sense of meaning with the passage of time, becoming a part of people’s lives ± a common thread that fosters genuine emotion, such as the viral footage of an Irish
“When arrows pointed right, we tried to go left.” wake singalong, or merely a reference point used to bolster meme relatability. “We are discovering it, and it’s a little weird,” Vannucci Jr reasons. “You don’t want to crawl up your own arse so far that you feel so self-important that your band is so big, that Mr. Brightside is like Happy Birthday. But it’s interesting to know that you’ve left this smart, sort of indelible mark that you don’t think about. “There are those anniversaries, notches in the belt, or rungs in the ladder. It’s not something we think about. Nobody skips around, and you’re not patting yourselves on the back about it. But it’s nice. It becomes a bigger thing. Larger than ourselves and it feels gratifying, because you know that you’ve made some sort of dent, some sort of mark on people. That feels cool.” While their songs grow to achieve a sense of timelessness, The Killers have adapted the way they operate as they grow older. Long serving members Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer still make up one half of the band, but have effectively retired from touring (including the upcoming visit to Australia to perform at the AFL Grand Final). “We’re not 21
years old anymore, and people have sort of realised their spot in the world with life changes going on,” Ronnie says. “With Mark, I don’t want to speak out of school here, but he lost his father last year, and he figured, ‘I want to do some things before I die, too.’ It was a real perspective shift, and priorities changed. Mark never really enjoyed touring much, neither did Dave. It’s a fucking drag for some people. It’s a lot of moving, and it’s a lot of sacrifice. Especially if you have family, and you’re trying to maintain some sort of normalcy. We’re respectful of that, and they’re respectful of our decision to go and support this record.” While Ronnie wasn’t quite aware of the expected audience for the AFL Grand Final ± “Did you say 100,000? Geez, no pressure…” ± he has completed some preliminary research as to where the benchmark sits. “I don’t really know what to expect, personally. I have seen the Meat Loaf video,” he states, “And that was pretty heavy.”
Wonderful Wonderful is out Friday September 22 through Island Records/Universal Music Group. The Killers perform at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday September 30, with a free show taking place after the game at the MCG. They’ll return to Australia in 2018, taking over Hisense Arena on Friday May 4.
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Album of the Week (Dew Process/UMA)
Singles With Lachlan Kanoniuk Here’s some bonus film criticism to start off this week’s column: I hereby formally invite Darren Aronofsky to suck a fart out of my arsehole.
Single of the Week:
RVG
A Quality Of Mercy (Our Golden Friend)
There’s an adage in the music biz along the lines of ‘If it’s nice, release it twice.’ RVG’s debut album A Quality Of Mercy was very nice upon its initial release earlier in the year, since disappearing from the internet ahead of it being released twice. The title track bounds with detached urgency, its swirl of chiming guitars harking to the golden age of Australian guitar pop, which might be now, setting up the belter of an opening line in “Guess what? It’s pretty unfair/ They’re gonna give me the electric chair.” RVG turn death row into a goldmine.
Tired Lion
8.5
Dumb Days Tired Lion’s debut album Dumb Days feels like it’s been a long time coming, but the wait has been well worth it.
The xx
On Hold (Jamie xx Remix) (Young Turks/Remote Control)
There could be a touch of conceit present in the concept of a band double-dipping with a remix from someone in the band, but the resolution between the worlds of The xx and Jamie xx has been beneficial for both projects. I’d even go as far to say it’s been vital since the trio’s forgettable second album Coexist. This remixx hits the mark, exacerbating the club subtext (clubtext) of the original featured on I See You into a full-throttle house banger. Just putting it out there, when Jamie xx remixes The xx, the result should be released under the moniker ‘¿Porque No Los Dos Equis?’.
While still remaining true to their grunge roots, the Perth four-piece have managed to produce an album that pushes the boundaries of their past releases. Produced by Luke Boerdam from Violent Soho, the influence of Mansfield’s favourite sons is particularly present during some of the louder tracks like Cinderella Dracula, but it’s not so in your face that it feels forced or repetitive. Sophie Hopes’ vocals come out charging in opener Japan, grabbing your attention from the get-go and delivering a dose of powerful feminine energy that the world needs right now, while subsequently displaying a much softer side in quieter tracks like I’ve Been Trying. Not afraid of getting personal, Hopes’ lyrics explore many issues that those in their early-mid 20s are all too familiar with. While Fresh deals with the difficult transition from childhood to adulthood, title track Dumb Days reminisces about simpler times, when your only problem was deciding who got to sit shotgun on car trips. It’s this relatable nature that has earned Tired Lion a strong following, and ensures that Dumb Days has all the potential to become a classic coming of age record. By Amy Hall
U2
You’re The Best Thing About Me (Universal)
Ramping up sentimentality should render this as unlistenable shite, but U2 manage to pull it off as moderately listenable shite.
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Reviews
Clairvoyant
8.5
Reimagined is heavy, melodic and immediate, with the band more unified than a synchronised swimming team. Sporting a verse-chorus structure and a guitar solo you can’t park a truck in, it’s short and (relatively) catchy. The title track is another story. Joey Baca’s double-kick and snare patterns are so complicated you’d need a spreadsheet to decipher them. His cymbal splashes are more perfectly sculpted than a prizewinning hedge. The guitars shift between grinding out heavy djent rhythms, twinkling through widescreen post-rock vistas and duelling like a pair of prepubescent pirates with balloon swords. Over it all, Mike Lessard’s languid croon repeatedly folds in upon the minor, creating a tension to contrast his indifferent delivery. The beginning of Absolve could be an advertisement for a boutique delay pedal, with its perfectly picked guitar patterns and ringing chord progressions. When the band inevitably whip the rest of the song into a squall of precise chaos, it crescendos into a climax worthy of a 100-page reddit thread. Despite all the jokes, this is the best prog metal record this year. It’s also, short of burning yourself a CDR of Dungeons & Dragons podcasts, the nerdiest record you’re going to listen to this week.
Mikhael Paskalev
Heavy
7.5
Mikhael Paskalev’s debut album What’s Life Without Losers was one of the biggest unexpected alternate hit records of 2013. How do you live up to the hype? Such questions don’t seem to have plagued Paskalev and as such, the impressive Heavy has not succumbed to the muchdreaded sophomore slump. On the whole, while the album doesn’t have the number of toe-tapping tracks as its predecessor, it’s lovingly crafted and nearly every song feels like a singalong. Paskalev’s voice sound rich and vibrant like he’s recorded the vocals ten times over and the slight variance in timing makes it sound like a choir. Shotgun is the catchiest track on Heavy and is the song most reminiscent of his debut. Needles makes you want to shout along with the chorus, such is its immensely strong appeal. The title track is somewhat of a mish-mash of minimalist sounds. The first few listens sound like he perhaps had too many ideas and should’ve culled some, however with time the song really grows on you and is the most interesting listen on the record. Paskalev has delivered a strong follow-up album that’s worthy of repeat listens. By Alexander Crowden
By Jakeb H. Smith
Good Luck
7.5
The entirety of Food Court’s debut album was recorded live, adding to the raw garage punk sound the band has built a following around. Food Court’s Christian Campano said they wanted, “To write songs that were louder, rawer, and straighter to the point than we had previously before” ± and that’s certainly the case with opening track Not My Way. It’s certainly in your face. Alright Alone carries a good beat all the way through, with a percussion-drive tempo change towards the end that will have heads banging. Happy Birthday feels like classic Australian indie-pop-punk anthems of the ‘90s. Same goes for Big Sleep. Slightest Brightest is a hard and fast singalong anthem, which along with the instrumental section halfway through, would be awesome to hear live. I’ve Been Wrong is the first single from the album and it’s not hard to imagine why. It starts slower but packs a bit more of an emotional punch than we’re used to hearing. If you’re after something with a bit more attitude, Wrecked and Left And Right combine bluesy guitar riffs with thundering percussion. It closes strongly with Go From Here, For The Morning and Mind Rhythm, which is actually among the best on the extremelyimpressive album.
7.0
Freeze Me is pure pop masquerading as rock. The piano solo pre-chorus is outrageously tasteful ± a reminder that during the band’s hiatus, drummer Jesse F Keeler ruled the electro world as one half of MSTRKRFT. Title track Outrage! Is Now is a grandiose rock opera that builds off buzzing bass brutality: a dastardly conspiracy masterminded by a fuzzed out bass guitar and effected kick drum. Vocalist Sebastian Grainger delivers the first verse with sketchy paranoid confusion, grappling with the polemic bullying of modern society via social media, “Outrage, outrage, I am outta rage, maybe it’s my age but I can’t see the clear lines.” This is followed by a classic guitar driven bridge reminiscent of Iron Maiden, that leads into a truly crushing chorus that will leave you gasping for air. This is a triumphant marriage of the distinct sonic definition through modern production that is extenuated by classic metal structure. Then there is Moonlight and Statues that pay homage to the band’s punk rock roots but are indulgent and seem to lack the access of the aforementioned tracks. Death From Above have successfully kick flipped down ten stairs but crashed into the camera guy only moments after landing.
(Caroline Australia)
(Anti-)
Outrage! Is Now
Food Court
By Chris Bright
(Last Gang Records)
Death From Above
(Dine Alone Records)
(Dew Process)
(Entertainment One / Good Fight)
The Contortionist
Son Little
New Magic
8.0
Encompassing blues, R&B and soul, New Magic is less sporadic than the songwriter/producer’s self-titled debut, but only because each pastiche is more expertly sewn with his own style. Blue Magic serves as a perfect introduction to the record in that it almost defies description. The amicable R&B refrain and bluesy verse roll into a gospel breakdown of angelic harmonies, shimmering strings and a rumbling floor tom. O Me O My finds Son Little in a more soulful mood, with a striated guitar pattern woven through a persistent snare as the frontman engages in a smooth call-and-response vocal hook with his backing singers. Mad About You, written in the Northern Territory on a left-handed acoustic guitar borrowed from none other than Dr G Yunupingu, floats along with the same ethereal quality that the sadly-deceased singer so beautifully possessed. Little’s voice, constantly on the edge of breaking, sashays with a fragile confidence, while a duplicate line, in the octave below, shadows him in a resigned grumble. It all serves to highlight the restraint on New Magic. Where Little’s debut was over-saturated and bold in its genre shifts, the new record feels more comfortable simply being in its own skin.
Mutemath
Play Dead
7.0
Mutemath’s unique sound has hit its straps on their fifth studio album Play Dead. If you’re not familiar with what that unique sound is, opener Hit Parade will educate you in no time. Synth heavy, soaring choruses and spectacular drums as always, Mutemath tread the line between dance/pop group and rock group, somehow managing to be both at the same time without ever fully committing to one or the other. Something they have down to an art. While some parts of the album are perhaps a bit too synthheavy, the record never really loses its vibe and is an enjoyable listen all the way through. Some tracks can be a little long for what they are (six minutes plus), but that doesn’t mean the ideas behind them aren’t solid, just a little too drawn out. Finding really unique music is hard to do these days, and so it’s a good thing that Mutemath are around to push some boundaries. Break The Fever is a stand out example of this, part boppy pop, part rock and somehow part techno. While not everything the band tries comes off, enough of it works for this record to definitely be one that’s worth a listen. By Nathan Quattrucci
By Jakeb H. Smith
By Dan Watt
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Profiles
Port Royal
Who are we chatting to and what do you do in the band? Hi I’m Lawson from Port Royal. I’m the lead singer and rhythm guitarist. What do you reckon people will say you sound like? I like to believe we’re the sound of classic rock with a new wave fusion of the aesthetic of the Stones, the Beatles and the Doors. What do you love about making music? I love feeling the audience’s energy in a room and meeting both new and old faces. For me, music is about taking you out of that place and time and feeling part of something special. What inspires your music most? Good memories, moments or experiences are what drives my songwriting the most. Good people also play a large part in that. If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be? If I could travel back in time it would be to show the late Lynyrd Skynyrd that rock’n’roll will survive all ages. Regardless of the times, music will still in some way be influenced by the style, attitude and aesthetic. What can a punter expect from your live show? A lot of attitude, a lot of energy, a lot of sex, a lot of love. All in one. And hopefully a new story to hear as well. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? We’ve got merchandise in the form of tshirts and CD’s of our first EP Deluxe Edition.
Music
Port Royal will launch their latest single Pinch Hit at The Tote on Thursday September 28 and Evelyn Hotel on Sunday October 1.
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Meat Of The Week
What does your show expose to the audience? Three very different styles of stand-up from comedians who cut their teeth on the circuit in the Northern Territory. Quirky, honest stories and unique experiences from each of our perspectives. It’s unprocessed, uncooked observations and tales from our time existing in a meat suit on planet earth. How was your show formed? The three of us crossed paths through the NT comedy scene ± Danny lived in Alice Springs and worked with local comics until returning to his home city of Melbourne. Chris has been a comic in Alice Springs for about two years, while Nicole has performing stand-up for a couple of years in Darwin. NT comedy is a close-knit community and we all end up performing in each other’s shows. Could you share the unexpected realities you’ve experienced as a performer? Being organised with every aspect of a show is boring but important. Venues like you when you’re organised. Why is it important to expose yourself to different forms of art? Experiencing the self-expression of art across different mediums is important in discovering new perspectives. A writer for example, will take different but equally as valuable influences from art that hangs in a gallery versus words from their favourite author. Describe your show in three words. Ridiculous honest comedy. Have the events in your life turned into material? The events in my life have totally turned into material. Sometimes word for word. Reality is by far funnier than anything I could make up. melbournefringe.com.au/event/meat-of-the-week
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Big League: Albums that inspired ‘I Thought Thunderbolt’
Guided By Voices- Alien Lanes. I could do a top five GBV albums, but this here’s my first. I got it on vinyl from Amoeba Records in San Francisco, and things would never be the same. With an average song length of around two minutes, moments of pop genius come and go so quickly you can barely keep up. Custard-Wisenheimer. The songs are catchy and thoughtful, but there’s a light-heartedness that I think you can only pull off without looking like a dope when you’re writing killer songs like Apartment. The Fall-The Wonderful and Frightening World of. With Mr Smith’s back catalogue (it’s sometimes not great) it’s hard to know where to start. This gem was done while Brix was playing guitar/writing/ singing in the group, and it’s more new-wave rock than say, Hex Enduction Hour (another fav), but it’s still all Fall. Mark E’s drawly vocal delivery isn’t for everyone, but I can’t get enough. Blur-Leisure. Damon Albarn rates this album as ‘shit’, but that’s his fault for being a musical overachiever for so long. I’ve loved There’s No Other Way forever, but as an album it’s strong, and has all the shoegaze harmonies you could ever want, it’s more punk than Swervedriver and more pop than Ride. Gold. Pavement-Slanted and Enchanted. After Cut Your Hair, Pavement became my conduit to writing, before that I didn’t have one. To me, Slanted walks that perfect line between rock’n’roll and the unlistenable. Summer Babe and Loretta’s Scars I still listen to weekly.
Music
Big League will launch their debut album I Thought Thunderbolt at Woody’s Bar, Collingwood on Saturday September 23.
bigleague-band.bandcamp.com
Fringe
Meat Of The Week will run at Courthouse Hotel-The Dock from Wednesday September 27 until Sunday October 1 as part of Melbourne Fringe.
Lighthouse
How was your show formed? We developed this piece primarily because Stella’s friend, Chin Tangerine, passed away in 2015. Stella had to find a way to digest the incident and to express the intense emotions and art came into the process naturally. On one hand the international tour is a precious chance to reflect on the experiences and the subject matters such as life, death, memory and time after two years, and on the other hand is an opportunity to challenge ourselves artistically by having this experiment based on structural improvisation and different settings. How do you use setting and lighting? We try to let the original setting and the natural lighting and light cycle inspire our design. We have a pretty stable list of items that we use to transform the space to externalize the inner psyche of depression and memory that we try to represent. To walk through different rooms with different settings, we hope to bring a visceral journey to the audience. As for lighting, natural sunlight is a vital element of the work, as we always plan the performance across sunset time. How do you use sound and movement? In our performance in Stockholm, we had the audience listening to a sound recording on a 40-minute bus ride to the performance venue. It invited the audience to be mindful of every sonic detail. Movement is the main corpus of the work. There are different qualities in the movement and they react to the sounds in different ways.
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Fringe
Lighthouse will begin with a meeting at Jewell Station Reserve, with performances from Friday September 22Sunday September 24. It’s part of Melbourne Fringe.
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Plus special guests
CHRIS RUSSELL’S CHICKEN WALK THE DRAUGHT DODGERS THE PRETTY LITTLES+DJ DAVEY LANE
TICKETS CORNERHOTEL.COM
CORNER HOTEL THU SEP 28 GF HOLIDAY EVE
Thurs 21st September
7pm:
Open Mic Night Fri 22nd September
HAPPY HOUR from 5-7PM
6pm:
Traditional Irish Music Session
8.30pm:
Jean-Claude Sam-Dan Sat 23rd September
Ciaran Boyle 9pm: the Slipdixies
3pm:
Sun 24th September
et’s Ththe Po y 11 Biretnhadnany Hoot
Mr Alford 3.30pm: The Twoks 5pm: Van Walker 6.30pm: Miss Whiskey 8pm: Moreland City Soul Revue 2pm:
Tues 26th September 8pm:
TUESDAY TRIBUTE
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Music
Jess Locke
Live
Cable TIes
Grinding Eyes
Photos by Ro Flack
Jade Imagine
Bench Press
Jeff Rosenstock - Photo by Lewis Nixon
Jeff Rosenstock
Gasometer Hotel, Thursday September 14
Poison City Weekender
Corner Hotel, The Evelyn, The Tote, The Reverence Hotel, Friday September 15 – Sunday September 17
First up on the roster of acts for the night was the energetic and juvenile Foley. The raw trio assembled a moving collection of punk tunes through commanding vocals, impressive drum fills and rough guitar tones. The rawness of the trio’s sound matched perfectly with their existentialist and uninhibited lyrics. The band’s clear power over their audience was shown in the inspiringly anthemic singalong in the band’s gigantic closing number. Foley was a powerful and demanding act that perfectly opened up a night of gritty and bare music. Jess Locke and her band followed with divine and exquisite jangle-pop. Locke’s serene voice complemented her lush guitar strokes. This gave the music a welcoming melancholia, as the music’s tempo followed the speed of the slowly rotating disco ball above. In a similar fashion, the audience swayed on their toes, giving affirming head nods to the elastic beat. Locke’s loveable character shone through not only her meaningful lyrics, but in the way she interacted with her band and the audience. Jess Locke truly was a special act that added a more tender and exposed side to the night. From the first downbeat, New York punks Worriers were a ferocious and unrelenting act. Crowd members could’ve sworn the band were performing on an expansive stadium stage as they kicked and flailed around. Microphones were almost swallowed through the rough and coarse Possibility. More of the band’s American moxie and gusto came out on the sincere They/Them/ Theirs, and through the band’s unyielding transitions between songs.This unstoppable power continued throughout the whole set with plenty of deafening feedback, dirty bass tones and absolutely blazing guitar solos. The band couldn’t have been a more perfect American greeting. Jeff Rosenstock’s two most recent LPs We Good? and Worry. have been praised for their quality, and after he took the stage, there was absolutely no question as to why this is. Rosenstock himself was an absolute delight, imploring the rough and rowdy audience to look after each other. Blasting through a slew of enormous tunes, the audience was completely encapsulated by the pure energy of Rosenstock and his band. We Beg 2 Explode started a moving audience singalong, and the lyrics of Festival Song and Wave Goodnight To Me were yelled back to Rosenstock with just as much power. There was an infectious enthusiasm in the way the rest of the band played. The lyrics of his songs too are incredibly anxious and philosophical, which became incredibly moving as audience members sang them back to the band with raised fists and raised glasses. These intimate moments between artist and fan were without fail complemented by moments of ferocious headbanging ± songs exploding into a fiery ball of power in their choruses. Jeff Rosenstock is truly an American sweetheart, and he made this ultimately clear in a song dedication to the people and the city of Melbourne. Mentioning that the city “feels like home,” the audience’s collective heart was captured by this charming and splendid performer.
Getting things underway at The Corner on Friday night was the glorious Hachiku. The artist has an ethereal subtlety to her songwriting, which was then fleshed out by a band of familiar Milk Records faces. US punk rockers Worriers were in fine form next, as were locals Loose Tooth who took to the side stage not long after. Jeff Rosenstock didn’t disappoint, packing stacks of energy and a nice cross-section of his extensive discography into 40 minutes. While Camp Cope ensured that there wasn’t a dry eye in the house during their magical set. Emotions were laid bare both on stage and off. Weekender rolled on with a stacked lineup at The Evelyn. Melbourne’s unpredictable weather meant that festivities shifted from the rooftop into the bandroom. Jade Imagine played one heck of a tight set, while Mere Women blew everyone away with their powerful and gritty punk. Front-person Amy Wilson’s vocals were cutting but melodic, above the driving and droning wall of sound. The sheer ferocity of Cable Ties was breathtaking. Launching with The Producer ± a track all about abuse of power in the music industry, Jenny McKechnie tied it into Weekender. “That song was about people who are the opposite of Andy and Thomo,” in a nod to the positive culture that Poison City and its community cultivate. As the sun went down it was time to head on over to The Tote. The Pink Tiles delivered a very cool brand of surf inspired, guitardriven pop. Their brilliant track Time For Love showcased some excellent call and response vocals between the two frontwomen. Screamfeeder gifted the audience with an exceptionally tight set. It wasn’t just technical mastery on show though ± each track was essentially a masterclass in songwriting. Providing arguably one of the most entertaining sets of Weekender, Wet Lips got loose. Shredding through their brand of short and sharp feminist punk, they kept the crowd on their toes with a costume change and hilarious banter. For once Melbourne weather looked favourably on us all and the last day of Weekender was met with glorious sunshine. There aren’t too many things better than winding the day away in The Rev’s sun drenched beer garden. With poignant songwriting and a real understated beauty in her music Jen Buxton performed a very special acoustic set. You can tell that over the years Foley have really endeared themselves to the local scene. No one was afraid to sing (or screech) along and there were plenty of hands in the air. As a songwriter and performer, Jess Locke is endearing and nonchalant. Her live set was built around many tracks from upcoming album Universe with provision for a few laughs. She gave stick to her bandmates on stage, and they gave it right back.
By Paul Waxman
Highlight: Grace of Wet Lips shouting out her bandmate Jenny’s mum. “Thanks for making this cunt, Prue.” Lowlight: By the last day you’re a shell of a human. But in a good
Obama, and being generally hilarious.
way.
Lowlight: The set was too short.
Crowd Favourite: Foley’s raucous, life affirming set.
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Northcote Social Club, Saturday September 16 Corin began by sitting behind her enormous synth and swaying along to the sampler/sequencer at her side. From it emerged a slow evolution of beats and pads drawn from the same electronic well as ‘90s science-fiction film and video game soundtracks. Completely unhurried in her approach, the producer added little lines and flourishes, unwilling to fill-in space simply for the sake of it. Groaning dub step bass drones, like the death rattle of an iron leviathan, shook the room, setting into motion demented bell loops which seemed to hang in the air like spectral butterflies. Gradually, Corin unfurled the true scope of her skill. Still swaying, the classically-trained pianist hammered away at the keyboard with the kind of power and precision that voids warranties faster than you can say ‘outside of intended use’. It was a wonderfully unassuming display of synthesiser virtuosity. Nico Niquo slid easily into a set of ambient techno with an opener of soft synths and gentle swells that steadily reined-in the gathered attentions. Then, like a vaporetto slipping off to an unknown destination, the track departed, and the producer called collaborator Jared Becker to the stage. The saxophonist’s influence on the music was immediate as he breathed through the tenor sax like a horse whisperer in the ear of a skittish colt. The combination of electronic soundscapes and an acoustic instrument conjured up images of neon-noir on empty Berlin streets and really took the material to the next level. PVT swanned onto the stage like footballers at a grand final parade. It had been a long time between drinks for the band, and their enthusiasm for finally being back in Melbourne was returned in spades by the jovial crowd. The math-pop trio warmed up with some classic material as Richard Pike danced around his microphone, rotating between guitar, bass and keys as the mood took him. Dave Miller boogied behind his laptop with his venerable hair game totally on-point. With a bit of energy out of their system, the band launched into cuts from their latest album, New Spirit. Salt Lake Heart was a chance for Laurence Pike to assert the drumming prowess that’s always underpinned PVT’s live show. The physically-imposing percussionist belted out ornamental rhythms like a rogue teppanyaki robot on a murderous rampage. Morning Mist, Rock Island Bend settled things down a little, as Pike sung slowly through a voice-scrambling effect not-unlike an unsolicited ransom demand. Unfortunately, it did nothing to mask the lyrics. Seemingly written in a Year 12 General Studies class, they were delivered with an earnestness that belied the vocalist’s years. It was an unwelcome dichotomy, as the ever-impressive band were maligned by an air of self-congratulation and a mislaid sense of importance. The things of real significance, if one would have only looked back from the stage, were the hundred smiling heads ± so happy just to be sharing the space after so long ± jiving away and screaming for more. By Jakeb H. Smith
By Ro Flack
Highlight: Jeff discussing a conspiracy theory about Barack
Crowd Favourite: We Beg 2 Explode.
PVT
Highlight: Corin being the cyber-punk enfant terrible of classical piano. Lowlight: Poor microphone positioning swallowing Jared Becker’s clarinet parts. Crowd Favourite: Every move PVT made.
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Gig GuideGigs Featured
Creature Fear
The Evelyn Hotel Creature Fear are playing their second last September residency gig and this week they’ll be joined by Zac Saber and Mango Retreat to help spice up your hump day. Catch them at The Evelyn Hotel from 8.30pm on Wednesday September 20, $10 entry.
Pale Heads
The Gasometer Pale Heads will be launching their new album Don’t Wait Outside The Heart with a ripper show at The Gasometer. They’ll be joined by Compliments To The Chef and Protection for an unmissable gig on Thursday September 21. It’s going down from 8pm, tix are $10+bf via oztix or $15 on the door.
Rings Around Saturn
The Post Office Hotel Rings Around Saturn serves as one of electronic producer Rory McPike’s many projects and delivers fuzzy melodies dripping in shimmering synth. Catch Rings Around Saturn for an ambient gig when he hits The Post Office Hotel on Thursday September 21 from 9pm. Free entry.
Rya Park
The Workers Club With a spine tingling voice and melodies that deliver the perfect blend of indie-pop and rock, Rya Park will have you under her spell without even trying. She’ll be joined by Alana Wilkinson and BATTS to get things swinging when she performs at The Workers Club on Friday September 22 from 8.30pm. Tix are $10 via Oztix.
Gig Guide This Week Wednesday Sep 20 Hip Hop & R&B Mellowdíasthump - Feat: Darcy Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers A Man Called Son Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8:00pm. Beyond Royal + Honest Lives + Broadstone Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Byo Vinyl Night Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. Coq Roq - Feat: Mr Moonshine + Agent 86 + More Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. Creature Fear + Mango Retreat + Zac Saber Music Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. Dirty Smoky + The Lovely Days + Max Quinn Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. Dream Theater Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 6:30pm. $129.00. Eat Man + Boy Parts + Fleshed Out Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $5.00. Him (Album Launch) + Soda Eaves + Soft Rubbish Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. Jungle Breed + Hotel Fifteen Love + Tram Cops Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Kassette Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Northside Clinic + Slow Fires + Ostraly Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00. Open Mic Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6:00pm. Pond + Body Type + Reef Prince Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $50.00. The Mercy Kills + Fox Company + Black Dog Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $5.00. The Stories & Songs Record Club - Feat: Lisa Miller & Charles Jenkins Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 6:30pm. $18.00. The Sunday League + Tender Hooks + Del Boca Vista Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5.00.
Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Whoretopsy
The Bendigo Hotel Death metal dudes Whoretopsy are concluding their massive run of touring with a show at The Bendigo Hotel before they settle into the studio to get to work on their next album. Make sure you head down and catch them before they go into hibernation. They hit the stage on Friday September 22 from 7pm. Tix are $16.45 via Eventbrite.
Sundr & Cascades
The Old Bar Metal acts Sundr and Cascades will be putting Melbourne’s weather to shame when they bring the doom, gloom and thunder to the stage with a double launch show. Sundr will be showcasing their new album The Canvas Sea whilst Cascades drop their selftitled LP. Catch them at The Old Bar on Friday September 22 from 8pm. $10 entry.
Jack Beeche Trio
Compass Pizza Improvisational three-piece Jack Beeche Trio will be covering everything from Sinatra to The Beatles, all with their own original flavour to help bring your favourite hits to life. Catch Jack Beeche Trio at Compass Pizza on Friday September 22 from 7.30pm. Free entry. 36 BEAT.COM.AU
Bopstretch Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Galata Express + Hello Tut Tut Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $12.00. Harriett Allcroft Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00. Joe Chindamo Bird’s Basement, Melbourne. 7:00pm. $22.00. Lo-Res + Tim Pledger Quartet 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. Phil Carroll’s Honky Stomp Caulfield Rsl, Elsternwick . 5:30pm. Torrio The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. Wakakirr - Feat: Nicolas Altstaedt & Aleksander Madžar Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $36.00.
House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Battle Of The DJs - Feat: Mickey Dee + Eriflush + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:00pm. Ben Willis + Brkn Fixie + Volupt + Urban Spaceman Grumpy’s Green, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Non DJ Electronic Showcase 10 - Feat: The Wild Mutations + Mad Shapez + More Tago Mago, Thornbury. 6:00pm. Revolver Wednesdays - Feat: James Keys Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Grand Piano Open Mic Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. Lomond Acoustica - Feat: Geoff Achison + Joe Matera + Simon Evans Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. Muddy’s Blues Roulette - Feat: Paul Slattery Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. The New Savages’ Jukebox - Feat: White Lightening + Matt Frederich Belleville, Melbourne. 8:00pm. The Rebetiko Trio Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
Thursday Sep 21 Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Daniel Mougerman Quintet Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00. DJ Maddy Mac Pbs DJs Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Eric Wyatt Bird’s Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $33.00. Four To The Floor - Feat: Vinyl Vixens Purple Emerald, Northcote. 8:00pm. Four To The Floor - Feat: Vinyl Vixens Purple Emerald, Northcote. 8:00pm. Fulton Street + DJ Pierre Baroni + DJ Vince Peach & Pierre Baroni Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00. Gianni Marinucci Nonet The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. Jude Perl Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20.00. Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $40.00. Melbourne Improvisers Collective Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. The Vinyl Frontier - Feat: Shio B2b Melo Felo + Gsm + Colette Belleville, Melbourne. 8:00pm. Timbalero Thursday La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.
House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights 3183 Thursdays - Feat: Hans Dc + Dean Turnley + Luke Vecchio + Rory Marshall Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. Disco Volante Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. Double Trouble - Feat: Jank Facques Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. Midnight Express - Feat: DJ 123 + Edd Fisher Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:45pm. The Ev’ Thursdays - Feat: Barry Sunset Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Thursgay Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Tuckshop Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Ying Li Hooi + Tarquin Manek Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers B.C. + Stationary Suns + Ball Busters Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00. Byo Vinyl Night The B.East, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. Cherry Dolls + Hollie Joyce + Hot Sludge Sundae Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $17.74. Cinco Savage + Snakeskin Ally + Black Alpine Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00. Dead End + King Stag + Ashes Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8.00.
Death Disco Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Delsinki Records + A Whale Called Phoenix + Jack The Fox Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, 51 Grey St. 6:30pm. $18.00. Drama + Atilla Mora + Celiac Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. Earth Tongue + Spawn + Shroud John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. $10.00. Ezekiel Ox & Band Penny Black, Brunswick. 8:00pm. Georgia Fields + Howlite Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 8:00pm. Gravemind + Blind Oracle + Windwaker + The Gloom In The Corner Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $12.00. Hemm + Liahona + Moses Carr Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00. Live Music With Tingy Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8:00pm. Pale Heads + Compliments To The Chef + Protection Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $15.00. Perfect Whip + Househats + Khasi Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5.00. Pond + Body Type + Reef Prince Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $50.00. Resident Thursdays - Feat: DJ Shadow Pier Live, Frankston. 9:00pm. Rigidy Rourke & The Love Dogs 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. Rings Around Satur + Fia Fell Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. Rioting Mind + Team Vom + Tom Cartoonist Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8:00pm. Seance Mystere + Kingdoms + Mink Mecha + Fvneral Flowerz Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. The Bastard North Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm. The Cadillac Drifters Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. $10.00. The Hard Rockerz Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $10.00. Throwback Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. Voltaire Thursday Sessions Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. 7:30pm. $8.00. Weird Weather + Mf Jones + Goyders Line + Georgia Smith & The Smithereens Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm.
Hip Hop & R&B No Frills Thursdays Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. Real DJs Zine Launch - Feat: Deeluscious + Willy Dynamo Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
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Gig Guide
Friday Sep 22 House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights
Young Lions
The Evelyn Hotel With a brand new album under their belts, Young Lions have a whole heap of new tunes to play for you. They’ll be hitting The Evelyn Hotel with The Comfort, Spectral Fires and The Beautiful Moment on Friday September 22. It kicks off at 8.30pm, tix are $20.40 via Oztix.
Shonen Knife
NGV Japanese trio Shonen Knife will be treating fans to an intimate gig at the NGV and showing you exactly why they’ve been at the forefront of Japan’s pop-punk scene for over three and a half decades. Catch Shonen Knife on Friday September 22 from 6pm. Ticket prices start at $24 via NGV’s website.
Ben Ely
The Grace Darling Regurgitator’s Ben Ely has been working on his solo album for the past few years and now he’s taking it on the road as part of his Strange Tales tour. Catch him at Grace Darling on Friday September 22 from 8.30pm. Tix are $13.68 via Eventbrite.
Ciroq Fridays Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Dale Howard & Hood Rich + Dale Howard + Hood Rich + Lmd + Jay Ueta + Adam Trace + Scott Baniasia + Jaybee + Butters + Abby Jane Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 10:00pm. Eat Your Greens Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Elephant In The Room Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. Fabulous Fridays - Feat: Various DJs Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00. Formation - Feat: Donny & Friends + One Puf + More Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. Friday - Feat: Mell Hall + Pete Keen + More Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. Grassroots Gathering - Feat: Boodzc + Beats On Tick + Tom & Gabulous + Rising Sun + Elektromaknetik Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. Grndwrk - Feat: 24K + Mount Mike + Liam Kendall New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. I Love Dancehall - Feat: Dhq Nfuzion + DJ Vaska + DJ Nero + More Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. Luck Truck Friday Downstairs - Feat: 99 Prblmz + Congo Tardis #1 + Little League Bounce Club Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. Marco Resmann + Brian Fantana + Who + Dan Beck + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm. $20.00. Pest Kontrol - Feat: Scotty Pesticide Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Poprocks - Feat: Dr Phil Smith + Dr Nick Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. The Disco Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. The Emerson Club Fridays The Emerson, South Yarra. 3:00pm.
Hip Hop & R&B Bright Lights Big City - Feat: DJ Rcee + Kahlua + DJ Shook + DJ Angel Jay Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Cushion Fridays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. Faktory Fridays - Feat: Damion De Silva + K Dee + Durmy Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. Outlawz Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 8:00pm. $50.90. Party & Bullshit Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.
Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music
Evil Twin
Whole Lotta Love Evil Twin will be unleashing their blues and rock tunes doused in delicious riffs and explosive live energy at Whole Lotta Love. They’ll be joined by The Jacksonville Trial and Super Saloon to help bring the heat when they hit the stage on Friday September 22 from 8pm. $10 entry.
Phaedo
Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar Geelong pysch-rock six-piece Phaedo will be storming the stage to show you what’s what when they hit Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar. They’ll be joined by George Wilson and Noah to help make things really interesting. It’s happening on Friday September 22 from 8.30pm, free entry.
Fridays
The Carlton Club The weekend is here at last so grab a drink, or five, and leave your dignity at the door. Resident DJs Warsawyer, Cliftonia and Ben&Lil will be spinning soulful, groove driven tunes all night long so you can dance the night away. It’s happening on Friday September 22 from 5pm at The Carlton Club. Free entry. 38 BEAT.COM.AU
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (Spohr & Mozart) Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $67.00. Charlotte Jane + Joe Ruberto Trio The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00. Cheyenne & The See Kings Big Mouth, St Kilda. 9:30pm. Claudia Jones Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. Entropy Quartet Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Eric Wyatt Bird’s Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $33.00. Jacqueline Ogeil Plays Scarlatti Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:30pm. $39.00. Kelsey James Quintet Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $25.00. Kylie Auldist Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00. Pantfest - Feat: Eat Pant + Atticus Street + Chicken Wishbone + Baum Squad + Fresco Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Positively Positive + Eddie Mac Belleville, Melbourne. 9:00pm. Pretty Big Band The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 11:00pm. $10.00. Sarah Maclaine Quartet Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm. Sleazy Listening - Feat: Arks + K.Hoop Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Southside Soul - Feat: Lady Soul + DJ Heata + Ronan Hamill + More Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. 8:00pm. $5.00. The Fox Soundtrack - Feat: DJ Funk Mcrump Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
Vibraphonic Orchestra + Clusterfunk Bar Open, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. What The Funk Fridays Purple Emerald, Northcote. 9:00pm.
Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers Action Sam Elephant & Wheelbarrow, St Kilda. 11:00pm. All Tomorrow’s Wedding Parties - Feat: Alex Lahey + Lanks + Fan Girl + More Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $20.00. Anthem Sessions Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone. 8:00pm. Captain Spalding Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 9:30pm. Culte + Department Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. DJ Simon Laxton Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm. Down For The Count + Patrizia & The Groove Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $10.00. Evil Twin + Super Saloon + The Jacksonville Trial Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. $10.00. Friday Fest - Feat: Rya Park + Batts + Alana Wilkinson Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $7.80. Fuzzfest 2017 - Feat: Peeping Tom + Fluff + Dr Colossus + Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons + Dune Eater Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $25.00. Gypsy – The Rumours Of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac Satellite Lounge, Wheelers Hill. 7:00pm. $22.00. Hang Out - Feat: Donny & Friends Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. Hey Hey It’s Friday - Feat: Astro Boys Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10:00pm. If You Want Blood Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. $24.50. James Mccann & The New Vindictives + Los Dominados + Yeah Dont Care + Claire Birchall Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00. Jordan Bailey + Since We Kissed + Kimberly Atkinson 303, Northcote. 7:30pm. $10.00. Katchafire + Ria Hall + Jesse I + Jelly Oshen 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $43.97. La Danse Macabre + Brunswick Massive Resident DJs Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. Lost Woods + Zockapilli + Donnarumma Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 9:30pm. Mezz Live Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights. 5:30pm. Mr. Stitcher + White Lightening + Sarah Eida + Nosferotica Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. Ngv Friday Nights - Feat: Shonen Knife + DJ People National Gallery Of Victoria, Melbourne. 6:00pm. Phaedo + Noah & George Wilson Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $7.00. Pond + Body Type + Reef Prince Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $50.00. Prince Public Bar Fridays Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 9:00pm. Rackett Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Reservoir Stomp Preston Reservoir Bowls Club, Reservoir. 12:00pm. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $86.68. Siltman + Dive Into Ruin Gin Lane, Belgrave. 8:00pm. Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie + DJ Miss K Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Sundr + Cascades + Diploid Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. The Beatles First 5 Hamer Hall (Arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 8:00pm. $111.20. The Flying So High O’s + Capes + Househats + Housebroken Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $5.00. The Guilty Party Upwey Belgrave Rsl, Upwey. 8:30pm. The New Yorks + The Deadlips Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:30pm. $10.00. The Quarrelmen Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $20.00. The Scrims + Uncle Penny Bags & The Vibe-A-Centrics The B.East, Brunswick East. 9:00pm.
The Sea Gypsies Penny Black, Brunswick. 8:30pm. The Sinking Teeth + Press Club + Sweet Gold Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. The Skids Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 7:00pm. Versus Party Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Whoretopsy + Hollow World + Splatterpuss + Annihilist Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. Young Lions + The Comfort + Spectral Fires + The Beautiful Moment Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $17.50.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Acoustic Sessions Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone. 5:00pm. Dalton Gang + Dave Moore + Terry Dean Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale. 8:00pm. $10.00. Damon Stone Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 8:00pm. Hanksaw Surabaya Johnnys, St Kilda. 7:00pm. Jack Beeche Trio Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. James & The Jealous Guys Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6:30pm. Jean-Claude Sam-Dan Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm. John Williams Doubleshot Of Blues Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $10.00. Karl S Williams + Oscar Lush + Venus Court Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $14.56. Lincoln Le Fevre Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8:00pm. Max Teakles’ Honky Tonk Piano Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm. Nick Barker Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm. Old Money Mountain Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. The Junes Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. The Mean Times + Magpie Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Traditional Irish Music Session Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm. Trick Dog Syndicate Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. Trio Agogo Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. Zerafina Zara & Alleged Associates Smokehouse 101, Maidstone. 7:00pm.
Saturday Sep 23 Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music DJ King Seven Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Emma Gilmartin Quartet Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $25.00. Eric Wyatt Bird’s Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $33.00. Karam Bolulash Party - Feat: Hello Tut Tut + The Amasonics + Maxcim + Billy The Button Pusher Belleville, Melbourne. 9:00pm. Madeleine Novarina Quintet Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. Margie Lou Dyer Quintet Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm. Reverse Swing Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $25.00. Rugcutters - Feat: Michael Mcquaid & The Po’ Boys Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 9:00pm. $35.00. Tal Cohen & Jamie Oehlers Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $30.00. The Fox Soundtrack - Feat: Cupids Cut Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. The Hearkening - Feat: Australian Art Orchestra Hamer Hall (Arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 6:30pm. $28.00. The King Louie Collective Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm. The Mark Fitzgibbon Trio Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. The Nudgels Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm. The Roger Clark Quartet + Jim Glasson + Brian Abrahams Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:30pm. $16.00. The Rookies The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 11:00pm. $10.00. Tusk + King Stag + The Nicoteenagers + Simon Ashby Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. Vince Jones The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $45.00.
Featured Gigs
Kylie Auldist
Spotted Mallard Splitting each show into two sets, Kylie Auldist will begin with an acoustic-soul style nod to her earlier albums. She’ll then raise the roof for the second half of the show with an up-tempo electro-soul set including tracks from here newest album Family Tree plus dance hits This Girl and Ride of Your Life. It’s going down at Spotted Mallard on Friday September 22 from 9pm. Entry is $20.
Gig Guide
Hip Hop & R&B Big Dancing Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. Khokolat Koated Saturdays - Feat: Damion De Silva + K Dee + Durmy + Timos Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. Rhythm Nation Saturdays - Feat: DJ Timos + DJ Kahlua + DJ Ange M & Andy Pala Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. The Big Vacation Tour - Feat: Mathas + Omar Musa + More Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $15.00.
House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights
James Hickey and the Fair Weather Riders
Charles Weston With ear-worming pop, blues and folk tracks all dripping with groove, James Hickey and the Fair Weather Riders will have you bopping along to their tracks all night long when they hit Charles Weston. Catch them there on Saturday September 23 from 6.30pm. Free entry.
Sleepyheads
The Reverence Hotel Hitting the stage for the first time in over a year, The Sleepyheads are back and with a new single to boot. They’re dragging their mates Max Quinn, Crusch, and Press Club along for the ride so come on down and get among it. It’s going down at The Reverence Hotel on Saturday September 23 from 8.30pm. $10 entry.
Tam Vantage & Caroline No
Yarra Hotel Tam Vantage releases his second album Show Me To The Sun and Caroline No release their debut album No Language at The Yarra Hotel on Saturday September 23. Both albums are seeing limited run vinyl LP releases so don’t miss out. Hollow Everdaze and Possible Humans will open proceedings. It’s $10 entry and kicks off at 8pm.
Sick Times The Brunswick Hotel German punk-rock outfit Sick Times will make sure you have exactly that when they hit The Brunny. They’ll be joined by Hand of Fear, Black Jesus, Clogged, Hailgun, and Disparo to help crank things up to the max. It’s happening at The Brunswick Hotel on Saturday September 23 from 8.30pm. $10 entry.
Patrick James
Wesley Anne Sydney singer/songwriter Patrick James is heading down to Melbourne to show off his brand new single, Lay It Down. He won’t be playing any other gigs while he’s in town so be sure to catch him when he hits Wesley Anne on Saturday September 23. Catch him from 8pm, tix are $20 via Oztix or $25 on the door.
Bench Press
The Old Bar After playing shows among the likes of Batpiss and Gareth Liddiard and popping up on the Brewtality Festival lineup, Bench Press are hitting The Old Bar to launch their new album. They’ll be joined by Local Coward, Plyers and Horace Bones for what’s guaranteed to be a hell of a night. It’s happening on Saturday September 23 from 8pm. $10 entry.
Audioporn Saturdays Onesixone, Prahran. 9:00pm. $15.00. Bad Habits Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Boogie Beats - Feat: Sly Faux + Etwas + Matteo Freyrie New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. Club Lock #2 - Feat: Noise In My Head + DJ Bonnita + Makim + Moonah Links Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. Compu-Rhythm - Feat: Ricci Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. Cq Saturdays Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Cushion Saturdays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. David Chesworth + Sky Needle + Gregor Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15.00. Electric Dreams - Feat: Various DJs Co., Southbank. 9:00pm. $20.00. In The Carriage - Feat: Jnett + Dan Dare Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Jank Facques Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 12:10am. Jungle Ting Vs Anyting Test - Feat: Jps & Sean + Mamacita Bonnita + More Grumpy’s Green, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. Loomer Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Pony Saturdays La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. Ppb Late Night Saturdays Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 10:00pm. Razzmatazz - Feat: Caity K + Ted C Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. $10.00. Saturdays Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Seven Saturday Discotheque Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. Snack Attack - Feat: DJ 2P Elephant & Wheelbarrow, St Kilda. 10:00pm. Sooki Saturday - Feat: Uone + Miza + Montana B2b Lask Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. Taiki Nulight + Bosco + Baz Emera + Repo Men + Butters + Tbib + Holmes John Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 7:00pm. Textile Saturdays - Feat: Kodiak Kid + D’fro + Jens Beamin Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. The Emerson Club Saturdays The Emerson, South Yarra. 9:00pm. The Late Show - Feat: Flava D + Ransom + Lotus Moonchild + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm. Tramp Saturdays Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers Aarght Tenth Birthday - Feat: Nun + The Uv Race + Drug Sweat + Ubik + Leather Towel + Rabid Dogs + Spotting + Ooga Boogas Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $13.30. Angus & Julia Stone + Ruel Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:00pm. Bang - Feat: The Playbook + Stranger + Colour & Shade Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Bench Press + Horace Bones + Plyers + Local Coward Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. Big League Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:30pm. Bohjass 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. Born Lion + Rad Island + Ships Piano Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:00pm. Claws & Organs + Small Intestines Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. Dancing In The Street – A Tribute To Motown Satellite Lounge, Wheelers Hill. 8:40pm. $22.00.
DJ Lady Blades Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm. Edit The Empire + Lorikeet + A Man Called Son Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. Esc + Hexdebt + Pregnancy Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $20.30. Fuzzfest 2017 - Feat: Front End Loader + Fuck The Fitzroy Doom Scene + The Devilrock Four + Don Fernando + Two Headed Dog + Los Labios + River Of Snakes + El Colosso + A Gazillion Angry Mexicans + A Basket Of Mammoths + Field + Moondogs + Meathook + Evil Twin Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $25.00. Grim Rhythm + Hydromedusa + The Royal Artillery John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. $12.00. Hoop Dogg + Rachel By The Stream The B.East, Brunswick East. 9:00pm. Lazerlips + Leuzzi & The Flowers + Bad Sleep + Jackimo Jones Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:00pm. $5.00. Mal Webb & Kylie Morrigan 303, Northcote. 3:30pm. Marksman Lloyd Penny Black, Brunswick. 8:00pm. Max & Iggor + Skindred Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $91.39. Michael Oliphant & The Second Hand Spacesuit + Little Sister Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $20.00. Neon City Pilot + The Senegambian Jazz Band + Bella Wolf + DJ Elle Young Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. No Idea + Oddball + Menendez + Addiction 64 + Loners With Boners Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Patrick James Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $25.00. Pony Face Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Saatsuma + Squidgenini + Minorfauna + DJ Dee Luscious Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $14.56. Saturdays Rock - Feat: Riffinery Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10:00pm. Sick Times + Starving Millions + Disparo + Hailgun + Clogged + Janitor + Hand Of Fear Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 4:00pm. Tam Vantage & Caroline No + Hollow Everdaze + Possible Humans Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $10.00. The Cherry Dolls + The Velvet Addiction + The Burbs Workers Club, Geelong. 8:00pm. $14.30. The Last Exposure + The Girl Fridas + Moaning Lisa + Jo Neugebauer Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00. The Sleepyheads + Press Club + Crusch + Max Quinn Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:30pm. $10.00. The Tall Grass Longplay, Fitzroy North. 7:00pm. The Triumph Of Steel + Kilamaine Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. $10.00. Tired Lion + Food Court + Foam Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $22.99. Wild Honey Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Wingspan Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $20.00.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Acoustic Punk Mayhem - Feat: The Krunchy Om-Let Experience + Bad At Knitting + Someone Else’s Wedding Band Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 4:00pm. Buzz And The Pickups + The New Dregs + Cracker La Touf Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8.00. Ciaran Boyle Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 3:00pm. Citrus Jam Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. Collard Greens & Gravy Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. Davidson Brothers Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. James Hickey & The Fair Weather Riders Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm. Karl S Williams Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. 8:00pm. Liz Stringer & Mel Parsons Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:30pm. $20.00. Matt Glass & The Loose Cannons Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. Nomadic Jurassic Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.
Open Mic Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. 7:30pm. Tenderloins Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. The Hip Streets Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. The Slipdixies Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm.
Sunday Sep 24 House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Anyway - Feat: Various Artists Bottom End, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00. Club Cake - Feat: Steven Weir + Luke Agius + Onyx Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. Cushion Sundays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. Down The Rabbit Hole - Feat: Nigel Last Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Fashion Fridays - Feat: Mark Hardy + Jvp + Sonic Vibes + More La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Jungle Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00am. $15.00. Revolver Sundays - Feat: Boogs + Spacey Space + T-Rek + Silversix Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00am. Rotation Spring Dance - Feat: Left Ear Records DJs + Rotation DJs + Mira Boru + Lori Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 3:00pm. Sascha Braemer Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. Sunday - Feat: Khanh + Duchess Kay + More The Emerson, South Yarra. 12:00pm. The Sunday Set - Feat: DJ Andyblack + Mr Weir Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. Variations Vol 7 Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.
Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers 00 + Houg + Adam Dwyer Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. Beersoaked Sundays - Feat: Fraudband + The Braves + Nqr Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00. Benny & The Flybyniters + DJ Slim Rhythm Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Bornstein Ultimatum Goathouse Café Roastery, Elsternwick. 4:00pm. Cranes Against Clouds + Lazybones + Rhyley Mcgrath Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 3:00pm. Dia De Los Muertos - Feat: Madre Monte + Chibcha + La Descarg + DJ Mario Gordon + DJ Gomez Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $16.35. Dianas + Latreenagers Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 5:30pm. Fritzwicky + Zombre Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 4:00pm. Grups + Alex Pijpers Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm. Jvg Presents Finding Memo - Feat: The Rebelles Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 3:00pm. Los Labios + Los Amigos Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Montague + Bitterfruit + The Honey Badgers Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Motionless In White + Crown The Empire + Darkcell 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $76.69. Open Mic Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 3:00pm. Open/Mic Jam Nights Musicland, Fawkner. 6:00pm. Phantom Mkv Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 3:30pm. $10.00. Playing For Change - Feat: Flashlight + House Of Wood + Ari Scott Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. Rahu + Majella + Digression Buff 303, Northcote. 7:00pm. $5.00. Ross Mclennan + Susie Scurry Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. Sam Reiher + Brett Marshall Old Bar, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. Sick Times + The Out Of Towners + Disparo! + Grudge + Ding Dong Death Hole Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $10.00. Soloman & Lacey + Ruby Gill + Mitchell Smith Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Strawberry Fistcake Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm. BEAT.COM.AU 39
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Jean-Claude Sam Dan
Sunday Sessions Purple Emerald, Northcote. 3:00pm. Suspicious Minds Musicland, Fawkner. 3:00pm. $10.00. The Houndlings Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. The Jetsons Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 4:00pm. The Spheres + Sky Needle + Soda Eaves Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 1:30pm. $10.00. Tori Dunbar + David Carpenter + Joanna Alina Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:30pm. Vanderlay + Aurora Rose + Shukura Chapman Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:00pm. $5.00. Venetian Blinds + Pleasure Avalanche + Twin Jesus Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 6:00pm. $10.00. Wax On Wax Off Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm. You Me At Six + Hellions + Columbus Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $59.90.
The Drunken Poet Folk duo Jean-Claude Sam Dan sees Sam Young and Dan Banks combining guitar, banjos, hand drums and stellar song choices to shape their memorable performances. Catch them at The Drunken Poet on Saturday September 23 from 8.30pm. Free entry.
Hoop Dogg
The B.East Hoop Dogg, also known as Hayley Murphy, will be showing you what she’s made of when she hits the stage to deliver her high energy, in-your-face rap tunes. She’ll be launching the video for her self-titled track for a full sensory explosion at The B.East on Saturday September 23 from 9pm. Free entry.
No Idea
The Brunswick Hotel It’s set to be a night of nostalgia when No Idea hit the stage. They’ll be joined by Oddball, Menendez and Addiction 64 to help take you back to the ‘90s, plus Loners With Boners will be getting in on the action. It’s going down at The Bendigo Hotel on Saturday September 23 from 8pm. $10 entry.
The Tall Grass
Longplay The Tall Grass will roll through Longplay in duo mode to launch their new single Weathervane. The second single to come off their debut album Down The Unmarked Road, it was originally written on a ukulele and features Richard Andrew on double bass/percussion and Jess Locke on backup vocals. It’s going down on Saturday September 23 from 8.30pm. Tickets are $18.40 via oztix.
The Big Vacation
The Gasometer Iconic Sydney hip hop record label, Big Village Records will hit the road for The Big Vacation tour featuring Mathas, Omar Musa, Rapaport, P Smurf and a heap of special guests. It’ll take over The Gaso on Saturday September 23. Doors at 8pm, tickets are $15.
Grups
The Reverence Hotel Nurse your hangover with some hair of the dog and psychedelic tunes courtesy of Grups. They’ll be joined by Citizen Zane and Alex Pijpers to have you feeling good as new in no time. Catch them at The Reverence Hotel on Sunday September 24 from 3pm. Free entry.
The Drunken Poet Turns 11
The Drunken Poet The Drunken Poet are celebrating their 11th birthday with a huge party and even bigger lineup. Catch Mr. Alford, The Twoks, Van Walker, Miss Whiskey, and Moreland City Soul Revue at The Drunken Poet on Sunday September 24 from 2pm. Let the celebrations begin. Free entry.
Tori Dunbar
Whole Lotta Love Whole Lotta Love is here to help ease you back into the impending working week with a night of acoustic music. Tori Dunbar will be joined by David Carpenter and Joanna Alina for a night of soothing tunes, kicking off at 8.30pm on Sunday September 24. Free entry.
Emily Barker
The Workers Club Hailing from The UK and playing warm, Americana inspired country and blues, Emily Barker is a mixed bag and her performances promise to be equally unique. Don’t just take our word for it, head along to The Workers Club and see for yourself when she performs on Tuesday September 26. It kicks off at 7.30pm, tix are $15+bf via Oztix.
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Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music A Quest For Opportunity Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 2:30pm. $45.00. Adam Simmons Bar Open, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. Cairo Club Orchestra Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 4:00pm. Great Romantics Competition 2017 Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 3:00pm. Janet Ross Fahy Milano’s Tavern, Brighton. 1:30pm. Music In The Round Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford. 11:00am. Sludge Party + Quadrifid The B.East, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. Songs From The Diaspora Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $69.00. Sonik Waves Sega Reggae Party Penny Black, Brunswick. 3:00pm. Tony Gould Quartet The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $15.00. Vince Jones Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 7:15Pm. $33.00.
Hip Hop & R&B Killer Hertz Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Acoustic Sundays - Feat: Paige Spiers + Michelle Gardiner + Paige Smith Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 2:00pm. Carino Son Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm. Chicks With Picks 303, Northcote. 3:00pm. Chris Wilson Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. Collard Green & Gravy Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. Craig Woodward Loretta’s, Fitzroy North. 5:00pm. Dazzle At The Rassle Open Mic Upwey Belgrave Rsl, Upwey. 7:30pm. Drunken Poet Turns 11 - Feat: Moreland City Soul Revue + Miss Whiskey + Van Walker + The Twoks + Mr Alford Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 2:00pm. Elwood Blues Club Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 5:00pm. Freya Josephine Hollick Noisy Ritual, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. Hannah Blackburn Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. Roamin’ Jasmine Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 3:00pm. $18.00. Shiva + Activities Of Daily Living + Infraghost Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm. Sunday Session - Feat: Brunsy Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 2:00pm. T.K. Reeve + Jess Parker & The Troubled Waters Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm. The Everymen Union Hotel, Brunswick. 3:30pm. The Four Scoops Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm. The Royal Artillery Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. The Wellingtons Duo Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. The Wendy Stapleton Trio Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm. Warren Gardiner & Ian Gabriel Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
Gig of the Week
Rackett
After a whirlwind year, including playing national support to The Darkness and Killing Heidi, and appearances at Secret Garden Festival, The Blurst of Times, Mountain Sounds Festival, and Electric Lady, Sydney pop-punk outfit Rackett have released their debut EP Ready Or Not, and they’re preparing to unleash it this Friday September 22 at Yah Yah’s. Doors at 8pm, tickets are $13.68 through the venue. Ready or not, here they come.
Monday Sep 25 House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights
Tuesday Sep 26 Hip Hop & R&B
Mac Miller 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. Dnb Mondays Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. $91.92. 7:00pm. Struggle Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & The Breakfast Club Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. World Music The Monday Bone Machine - Feat: T-Rek Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Andrea Keller Transients Tuesdays Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & Anna’s Go-Go Academy Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 6:30pm. $10.00. World Music East Meets West Melbourne Recital Centre, Andrea Keller’s Five Below The Jazzlab, Southbank. 6:00pm. $39.00. Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00. Non Compliance Trio The Jazzlab, Brunswick. Bird’s Basement Octet Bird’s Basement, 8:00pm. $15.00. Melbourne. 7:30pm. $18.00. Paul Bird Band The Open Cellar, Kew. 4:00pm. Ears Wide Open (Schubert) Melbourne Piano Karaoke - Feat: Lisa Crawley Compass Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:30pm. $49.00. Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. Jazz Party John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. Uncomfortable Science - Feat: Lachlan Lake Minnetonka + The Cb3 + The Hip Mitchell Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Streets Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. Latitude 37 (Orpheus’ Lyre) Melbourne Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $39.00. & Covers Paul Williamson’s Hammond Combo Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. $10.00. Anti Violet + Meruka + Gutter Runners + Peacock Jazz Band + Nemesis Quartet Tina Growls Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. Batz & Yachay Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. The Daryl Mckenzie Jazz Orchestra Paris Dragon Force X -The Series - Feat: Pretty Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00. City + Jules Sheldon + Pterodakktyl + The Screaming Meanies Reverence Hotel, Footscray. Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk 8:00pm. $15.00. Eastbound Buzz + Lepine + Dez Brunswick & Covers Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm. 6Footinch + Trampoline Death Machine + Emily Barker + Tristen Bird + Mandy Cadet X Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. Connell Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.00. Cherry Jam Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. Now Here This - Feat: Joe Miller + Bad Skin Eat Pant + A Cold Cloth + Hot Sand Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $8.00. Odd Job + Neighbourhood Relations + Headless Death + Spew Balloon + Hannah Kate Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $10.00. Incinerated + Rawhead Last Chance Rock Open Mic Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 7:30pm. And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 7:30pm. Rhyece O’neill & The Vengeful Narodniks James Vincent Mcmorrow The Croxton, + Penny Ikinger + Bob Fox Tote Hotel, Thornbury. 7:30pm. $74.90. Collingwood. 8:00pm. Kooyong + Easy Browns Truckstop The Accursed + Sick Machine + Bloody Chicken Jam Band + The Great Emu War Minded + No Class Reverence Hotel, Footscray. Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. 8:00pm. Mundane Mondays - Feat: Piss Factory + House, Electro, Trance & Club Tragic Carpet + Efficiency Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00. Nights Soft Edges + Disco Tears + Modal Strange Oasis Tuesdays Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $5.00. Wind It Up - Feat: Lazertits + Shiny Coin + Tom Tom - Feat: Celiac + Swallow + Ov Shit Bitch + The Hot Springs Northcote Social Pain + Camoufleur Howler, Brunswick. 7:30pm. Vecchio’s Summer Serve Up Bimbo Deluxe, Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. Fitzroy. 6:00pm.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk
Fat Cousin Skinny Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm. Piano Residency (Damon Smith) - Feat: Damon Smith Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:00pm.
Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Irish Session Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. Morrissey/The Smiths Tribute - Feat: Chris Pickering Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm. Young Henry’s Tryout Tuesdays Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.
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Justin Townes Earle
“Whether I’m arrogant, I don’t know, but I still see everything I’ve done as a natural progression to what I am now. I don’t regret a single record I’ve made.”
Mention Justin Townes Earle to many folks in the music industry and watch their eyes light up. He’s long been a musician’s musician, but one who's managed that rare engagement with a fanbase as widespread as it is disparate. Kids in the Street marks his eighth record in ten years (the man is nothing if not prolific), and like most of his records, it showcases a range of tones and themes; this time, though, it comes wrapped in a strong sense of nostalgia, evidenced most clearly on the album’s title track. Here, Earle talks to us of words and burglary. “There’s always that one [song],” Earle explains. “It’s usually the first song that I start to write that triggers the domino effect that triggers the record. All of my records have worked that way. Over time I’ve gotten more and more into the concept, but there’s always been some kind of conceptual thread through them. “It’s the same thing when a song’s finished, there’s no real way of saying when that time is, you just get a feeling when it’s right. I do find it important what comes first, though, and then what will follow. It’s almost like a let-down feeling when the song’s finished. I have an uneasy feeling, I question if it’s actually finished. But I’m a very slow, very deliberate songwriter, so if somebody broke into my car and stole one of my notebooks, they might maybe have a complete version of a song, but it’s going to be full of rewrite after rewrite after rewrite. I do a lot of toying with the shape of phrases, with time, things like that. No song comes overnight. That’s very rare.” Being friends with a musician who did indeed have her car broken into and experienced the loss of both her guitar and notebooks, I hazard that such an awful scenario might not be that outlandish.
“I’m pretty protective. I do make sure that they stay in a safe position. There was a song called Kids in the Street that I wrote when I was 18 years old. It wasn’t a good song, but I still had the blueprint from that notebook that I’ve carried around since then. Whether I’m arrogant, I don’t know, but I still see everything I’ve done as a natural progression to what I am now. I don’t regret a single record I’ve made. So, I don’t know what I’d do if someone did get off with [my notebooks]. But I mean, someone would have to get off with a lot of legal pads in order to get way with a whole record of my scribbling. I’d lose my mind. I’d want to kill someone. You steal a songwriters song, that’s no trial, no nothing. You get taken out and shot.” Earle has always been a rather nomadic musician – having once interviewed his father Steve, he referred to Justin as believing in ‘geographic remedies’ – and while he now calls Oregon home he has lived in Galway, Nashville, New York, Chicago, and has toured his music across the globe. He’s certainly no stranger to Australian shores, and this wanderlust has had a tremendous impact on his writing craft.
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“I read a lot, I think a lot of what I read comes out in what I write. I pay very close attention to the way that people talk in certain places. I’ll get made fun of, because after being in a certain place for a length of time I’ll start saying things the way locals would, just because I’m fascinated by that. I see that as just another way to be able to rhyme something. Now, in the past, say I wanted to write a song that involved Melbourne, I would only have been able to rhyme it with born. But now I’ve got Melbin, which gives me a whole new rhyme scheme and a different way of looking at how to use it. Paying attention to the way locals say things has always been a big part of understanding language, and ways to use it.” By Adam Norris
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