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Gainsbourg Bad Seed Mick Harvey celebrates the iconic songs of Serge Gainsbourg with his band, The Intoxicated Men and guests.

Eccentric art-rock group Regurgitator covers The Velvet Underground and Nico with trademark playful energy. A tribute show like no other. With vocalist Seja Vogel, guzheng artist Mindy Meng Wang and guests The Orbweavers.

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ISSUE NO 1632

Contents 10

News

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Arts Guide

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Industry Beat Eats Charts

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Punk Metal Electronic

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Bullet For My Valentine

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Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

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Market Special

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Emilee South Regina Spektor

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The Rubens

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Album of the Week Singles of the Week

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Regina Spektor Interview

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Album Reviews

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Profiles

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Live

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Gig Guide

Editor’s note With Gloria Brancatisano

Bullet For My Valentine’s ‘Hand Of Blood’ was one of my first forays into the world of heavy music. I remember seeing the video clip of MTV and needing to find out more – listening to that whole EP was a pretty seminal experience in that then 13 year old’s life. Flash forward 13 years, and I’m pretty stoked to have that same band on the cover of our magazine. We got really take a look inside the brain of vocalist Matt Tuck as they prepare to release sixth studio album.

We also take a deep dive into Melbourne Documentary Film Festival to help you navigate their huge program, chat with one of our faves Emilee South about her upcoming performance for Leaps and Bounds, hear from the glorious Regina Spektor before she touches down in Melbourne, and chat with The Rubens about creating their new album in a World War I bunker.

If you’re as keen as I am to relive your weekend while we wait for the next one to arrive, head on over to our Reclink Cup recap. It’s hangover free, so that makes it twice the fun, right?

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News The The join the Melbourne International Arts Festival Lineup This year’s Melbourne International Arts Festival just got a whole lot bigger – with the addition of post-punk royals The The to the bill. The UK group began their reign during the ‘80s, quickly staking their claim as one of the most critically-acclaimed and politically engaged bands of their era. Helmed by lead singer-songwriter Matt Johnson, the group have released ground-breaking albums such as Infected (1986) and 1989’s Soul Mining.

In their first Australian appearance in over 30 years, The The will perform on Thursday October 4 at the Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre. The Melbourne International Arts Festival runs from Wednesday October 3 until Sunday October 21.

The The

Kingswood

Plini

Having been hidden away at studios in Melbourne, Sydney, and Nashville for months, Kingswood have announced that they’re ready to take on a national tour. The band have gifted us such tracks as ‘ICFTYDLM’, ‘Golden’ and ‘Creepin’ and will play dates across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Byron Bay throughout August and September as part of their homecoming tour. It’ll be the only chance for Australian punters to catch the group live. South Australian songstress MANE will offer support throughout the tour, which is set to roll into the Corner Hotel on Saturday September 1.

Breaking the two year drought since he last toured nationally, Plini has announced that he’ll be tackling dates across the country throughout September. The tour will come as a celebration of the end of Plini’s recent European tour, as well as the forthcoming release of his EP, SUNHEAD. Meanwhile the tour also has an added educational element, with an hour-long master class and Q&A session featuring Plini, Mestis, and Micic, covering everything from composition to touring. Plini and his special guests will come to the Corner Hotel on Saturday September 15.

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Ball Park Music and San Cisco are staples of the Australian indie scene, and now the cult favourites have announced they’ll be coming together for a massive co-headline tour in September. Hitting up all corners of the country, the bands are set to play some of their biggest venues to date, including San Cisco’s local, Fremantle Arts Centre and the Riverstage in Ball Park Music’s hometown of Brisbane. Meanwhile rapidly up-and-coming indie-rock artist Ruby Fields has been drafted as support, surely cementing this tour as one of the most epic indie-rock tour offerings of the year.

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Two night, 15 acts, 400 patrons and one huge drum circle – welcome to Wollombi Music Festival 2018. The adored festival will be celebrating its ninth year in 2018, coming in to bless the Hunter Valley once more with live music, food and market stalls and a completely environmentally-conscious set-up. Highlights on the bill include Sex On Toast, Tijuana Cartel, Thando, and Kallidad, as well as Grizzlee Train, Moon Dogs and Ben Catley. Wollombi Musical Festival will take over the historic township of Wollombi, NSW on Friday September 21 and Saturday September 22.

NEWS

Opiuo is Bringing His Syzygy Orchestra Show to Melbourne After the roaring success of his debut Syzygy Orchestra performance at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Opiuo has announced he’ll be bringing it all the way Down Under for an exclusive show in Melbourne. The New Zealand-born funk-bass producer and performer crafted his monumental 20-piece Syzgy Orchestra after the release of his EP Syzygy 01 in March, and premiered the live lineup in April alongside support slots Sunsquabi, Flamingosis and Anomalie. Melbourne will get an exclusive slice of all the action when Opiuo’s Syzygy Orchestra rolls into The Forum on Monday November 5.

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Kimbra’s sprawling project to perform in Melbourne

While appearing Down Under for Listen Out Festival, Brockhampton have let loose that they’ll be playing a headline Melbourne show, too. The LA-based rap-collective have racked up an absolute cult following since they burst onto the scene last year with their Saturation trilogy – a three album collection which spawned more than 13 self-directed music videos for hit tracks such as ‘Gold’, ‘Star’ and ‘Sweet’. Melbourne can look forward to Brockhampton coming into The Forum on Tuesday September 25.

Led by NZ sensation Kimbra, EXO-TECH is set to perform in Melbourne, A collective of musicians from across New York and Brooklyn’s thriving creative music scene, the group explore the intersections of collective improvisation and pop song composition, traversing fields of modern pop and R&B alongside free jazz, nowave, disco and film music. EXO-TECH will perform at the State Theatre, Arts Centre on Wednesday July 18.

Fozzy

Florence + The Machine

They’re the acclaimed rock outfit whose lineup features none other than WWE champion Chris Jericho – and now, after an extended time away from Australia, Fozzy have announced they’ll be making their return in 2018. Formed in 1999, the band has released nine studio albums, of which their 2014 release Do You Want To Start A War gave them monumental traction, before 2017’s Judas blew their recognition out of the water. ‘Judas’ – the lead single lifted of the album – spent five weeks atop the Big Un’s Countdown, and saw the group continue to cement their status as true rock heroes. Fozzy will burst into Max Watt’s on Friday November 9 as part of their Australian tour.

Pop powerhouse Florence + The Machine are set to return to Australia in 2019 for a string of headline dates. It’ll be their first Australian tour since their sold out 2015 run, which featured four spectacular back-to-back performances at the Sydney Opera House. The outfit released their latest single ‘Big God’ last week, the third single to be taken from their hotly anticipated fourth album, High As Hope, which is set to drop on Friday June 29. Joining them for the tour comes New Zealand troubadour Marlon Williams, while 16 year-old breakout sensation Billie Eilish is set to join for a select amount of shows. Florence + The Machine will come into Melbourne on Friday January 18 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, as well as A Day On The Greenat Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong on Saturday January 19.

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Leaps and Bounds Expand Their Heaving 2018 Lineup Leaps and Bounds has upped the ante on their 2018 offering, revealing a host of new additions to their bill. Completing the festivities comes Moon Rituals (in what will be the duo’s last ever shows), funk juggernauts Lake Minnetonka, hip hop artist Daniel Elia, King Parrot, Laura Imbruglia and Kimbra, as well as up-and-comers Purpoise Spit and more.

The announcement rounds out what is an already blistering Leaps and Bounds festival, with the likes of Dijork, Anna Scionti and Lady Banton featuring, as well as speciality events including Smith Street Dreaming – a celebration of Indigenous history and culture featuring Alice Skye, Benny Walker, Birdz, Djirri Djirri dance group and more.

Leaps and Bounds goes down from Friday July 13 until Sunday July 22.

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Lift the lid on the first round of artists for their 2018 stint BIGSOUND has let loose the first batch of artists who’ll be performing at this years festival – which as always will bring together key global industry figures to sample the best in up-and-coming Aussie music. Sydney’s ARTERIES will bring their brand of heavy to the bill, while pop act Eilish Gilligan, electronic act CLYPSO and captivating singer-songwriter Tyne-James Organ will also feature. Meanwhile Moaning Lisa, Georgia Mulligan, KAIIT and Adrian Eagle also join the festivities, while Blank Realm, Gabriella Cohen and Oh Pep! will make their return. BIGSOUND goes down from Tuesday September 4 until Friday September 7 in Brisbane.

Scooter

Unveil 2018 Melbourne date Coming in to tour Australia for the first time in ten years, German dance heavyweights Scooter have announced they’ll be stopping by in September. Boasting a heaving amount of accolades, including 23 top ten hits and 30 million units sold, Scooter are recognised as one of the world’s leading techno outfits. Expect all the classics including ‘The Logical Song’, ‘How Much Is The Fish?’ and ‘Nessaja’ when Scooter roll into The Forum on Thursday September 27.

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Hotter Than Hell

The Big Grapple

After an epic maiden run around the country last summer, Hotter Than Hell festival has announced its return for 2018/19. Coming to soon-to-be-announced venues across Townsville, Gladstone, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Ipswich and Mt Evelyn during December and January, Hotter Than Hell will bring punters the best in Australian rock acts from the ‘90s and ‘00s. The likes of Spiderbait, Jebediah, Shihad, Killing Heidi, Bodyjar, 28 Days and Area 7 are slated to appear, meanwhile Magic Dirt are also set to play their first show together in over a decade as part of the festivities. With all shows for the 2017/18 run selling out, you’d want to get your mitts on tickets to the next instalment of Hotter Than Hell quick. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday July 4.

For all the glitz and glamour that we’ve come to know NYC for in the movies, those that have lived there are often left feeling stung by the city for its towering list of negatives. As part of the MEL&NYC festival – the cultural event taking over the city until October talking all things the Melbourne and New York – the Wheeler Centre is set to host a bunch of Melbournians who aren’t quite sold on the Big Apple. From it’s gridlocked traffic to it’s closet-sized apartments, smelly subway and sub-par coffee, the talk promises hilarious tales of striving but not quite thriving in NYC. You can catch The Big Grapple: Loving and Loathing New York City at the Athenaeum Theatre on Monday July 2 from 7pm. Tickets via The Wheeler Centre’s website.

Set to return in 2019

The Wheeler Centre is hosting a talk on the negatives of New York City

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Titus O’Reilly

Unveils 2018 national tour dates Heralded sports satirist and author Titus O’Reilly has announced he’ll be taking his The Bye Round 2018 Tour: Manifestly Inadequate across the country throughout August and September. The show will see O’Reilly’s unique and acerbic wit at the forefront once more, as he documents a hilarious review of the 2018 AFL Season. Titus O’Reilly will perform at The Athenaeum Theatre on Saturday September 1.

Comedy LearnToLive Comedy Gala

The Australian Ballet’s Verve wraps up this week It’s the high-octane spectacular that the illustrious Australian Ballet have been putting on all month. The brainchild of resident choreographers Tim Harbour and Stephen Bayes, with coryphée Alice Topp, Verve offers up powerful dance infused with darkness and aggression, blending with sleek stage and lighting design and a grinding score, culminating in a must-see modern dance phenomenon. Finishing up its run this week, you can catch Verve playing at the Arts Centre until Saturday June 30.

Regina Spektor

Matthew Elliott as Father Welsh

EXO-TECH

The Lonesome West

EXO-TECH is the New York music collective formed by Australia’s Sophia Brous and New Zealand-born, New York-based pop innovator, Kimbra. The duo will lead a cutting-edge display of music at the Arts Centre in July, coming as part of MEL&NYC – the cultural festival taking over the city to celebrate all things Melbourne and New York City. New York artists Yuka Honda, EUCADEMIX and the Dave Harrington Trio will also appear as part of the one-off performance, when it goes down on Wednesday July 18.

The Lonesome West is the black comedy infused tale of two brothers who are forced to live alone together after the death of their father, despite their constant and mundane bickering.

Father Welsh – a troubled priest with the best of intentions – tries desperately to reconcile the boys, but falls on deaf ears.

Playing for a strictly limited season at St Kilda’s Alex Theatre, you can catch The Lonesome West until Saturday June 30.

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Is playing at The Alex Theatre this week

The likes of Sammy J & Randy, Denise Scott, Tom Gleeson, Anne Edmonds, Nick Cody and Geraldine Hickey are geared to helm this year’s LearnToLive Comedy Gala, now in it’s fifth year of operation. Supporting the provision of healthcare, education and access to clean water across the globe, the LearnToLive Comedy Gala will go down at the Athenaeum Theatre on Saturday July 28. Tickets via Ticketek.

Joe Chindamo & Zoë Black

NGV Friday Nights

Will feature Joe Chindamo, Zoë Black and Audrey Powne this week The NGV Friday Nights series continues to warm up winter, this week offering acclaimed pianist and composer Joe Chindamo with leading classical violinist Zoë Black for two sets in between Audrey Powne. A vocalist and trumpeter, Powne will be joined by rapidly up-and-coming jazz pianist James Bowers, as they play two sets across the night also. Promising sophistication and musical prowess, you can catch all this on Friday June 29 from 6pm.

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Industry WITH CHRISTIE ELIEZER

UPPING THE ANTE FOR ALL AGES GIGS

Why have all ages gigs been declining for 15 years – even after Victoria in 2014 streamlined the processes for venues and promoters to hold such gigs in licensed premises? Youth organisation The Push identifies upfront costs as the main barrier. Its CEO Kate Duncan explains, “Promoters and artists are required to cover the costs of opening a venue during the day as the venue is unable to sell alcohol to recoup the costs.” This has been compounded by the cost of extra security required. To get over this, The Push introduced two initiatives; Live At The Steps at Parliament House and Treasury Gardens which drew 10,000 punters – many seeing their first concerts.

Beat Eats WITH GEORGIA SPANOS

For everyone who’s caught World Cup fever, “Where to watch the next match?” is a constantly circulating thought. Sure, there are plenty of regular venues with screens and food ready to go, but the World Cup is no regular celebration. So, rather than simply heading to the usual pub, let’s explore some bizarrely different venues.

Is it just me or does any trip to Crown Melbourne seem like a special outing? Not only does heading to that deep-end of the city along Southbank Boulevard erupt a certain craziness within, but when dazzling casino lights lead your path, and a doorman greets you upon entry, you’re already in the presence of something special – and that’s before you’ve even entered the building. Take this, combined with World Cup mania, and you’re set for an interesting watch. There are plenty of screens circulating the resort, as well as a newly welcomed pop-up sports bar The Lounge. Check out Merrywell Bar & Dining downstairs while you,re here.

Japanese fried chicken, pale ale battered flathead bites, calamari fritti, beef rendang spring rolls and kangaroo sausage rolls are a taste of what’s on offer, with of course, plenty of drinks too.

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Slowly Slowly

New Slang is a series of monthly all-ages events with Arts Centre Melbourne. These have included P-Unique, François, Arno Faraji, Evie Vlah, Alice Skye and Slowly Slowly, with Firstkiss, The Meeseeks and The Chats coming up. This month New Slang successfully petitioned Gang of Youths to add an under-age show to their upcoming tour. Such gigs create future punters and also the next generation involved in event management, artist liaison and bookings, technical and sound production, stage management, promotions and marketing, photography and video production. New Slang’s’ Juliette Noonan knows how disappointing it is for under-18 peers not to see major bands.

“All ages gigs are so important for young people to experience all the fun and the connections made at live music events.

We’re all about making music accessible for underage youth..

We want to see change in music venues across Victoria, making them safe and sustainable places of entertainment for all-ages audiences.”

Crown screens not big enough? No worries, Melbourne is home to one of the world’s largest screens. And it’s located right within our stunning Carlton Gardens, near the CBD. IMAX Melbourne is what I’m talking about, and they’re excitingly screening a selection of football matches for those seeking the biggest and best viewing experience.

The screen spans a massive 32 metres wide and 23 metres high, and is the perfect destination for a very Melbourne day – have a picnic in Carlton Gardens, check out Melbourne Museum’s current exhibition, and enjoy dinner at D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana close-by. Order the Pizza Margherita with buffalo mozzarella, and then enjoy a football game on the big screen.

1. Maelstrom - PLTS 2. Twenty Five - Harry Heart 3. Man Of My Mind - Demi Mitchell 4. Salvation - Tash Sultana 5. Patterns - Eilish Gilligan 6. The Stigma (Boys Don’t Cry) - As It Is 7. Fractured and Dazed - The Kooks 8. Growing Pains - Alessia Cara 9. Big God - Florence + The Machine 10. Hey Up There - Buddy ft Ty Dolla $ign PBS TOP TEN

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Gang of Youths

Now upping the ante is a Creative Victoria grant, which allows The Push to partner with the Northcote Social Club for a series of all-ages events in 2018, curated by New Slang.

Kate Duncan says that the NSC and its sister venue The Corner Hotel “are totally leading this space in making their venues more accessible, safe and inclusive for all members of our community.” Both “have regular enquires from promoters and artists to host all-ages events, however the costs associated with staging these types of events has been prohibitive.” The grant allows the venue to cover costs. “The response from promoters and artists has been overwhelming, with a number of high profile artists secured for the 2018 program.” Sally Mather, music and marketing manager for the NSC and The Corner explains, “We believe it’s important to connect with the next wave of music lovers. A new Facebook group Access All Ages has been set up.

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Okay, so you’ve watched a few games under casino lights, sound tracked by the *dings* of the pokies, and you’ve enjoyed a quintessential Melbourne day, so let’s spice things up at the Copacabana International – Melbourne’s first and only Brazilian BBQ and dance bar. This bar is one-part drinking hole and at least five-parts celebration location, and as you walk among their balloons, streamers and proudly hanging flags, you’re sure to feel some of the feelings South American’s do when it comes to football. Find a spot on the dancefloor, pick a screen (they have plenty), and enjoy some Brazilian BBQ. Try the Brazilian rice, made with white rice, pork and sausage, or a classic Brazilian steak. I also love Copacabana’s Brazilian Pineapple barbecued with cinnamon.

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WITH JOE HANSEN

Metal

Electronic

With little idea of what I was actually about to experience, in 2017 I attended my first Dark Mofo festival. An annual celebration of the winter solstice, the event takes place in Hobart, Tasmania across two weeks. Embracing the darker sides of art, creation, performance, thought and indulgence, I left the event a changed person. I had been pulled through an alternate dimension, with my perspective on most things challenged and shifted for the better. Never before had I experienced a vibe encompassing so many angles of an entire city, and I soon knew that Goth Spring Break would become an annual occurrence for me. I can’t explain it well enough with words, and it’s something I firmly believe must be experienced to be understood. It’s also most certainly not a metal festival (or even a music festival), however the aesthetic goes hand in hand, and it does include it as part of its many facets. That said, here’s a rundown of the two major metal events I attended as part of the 2018 instalment.

Remember how Iggy Pop did that track ‘Kick It’ with Peaches and it was one of the greatest dance-punk anthems of the early 2000s? Well, if you wanted confirmation that ol’ mate Iggy might have lost his swagger since then I suggest you go and listen to the two released tracks from his and Underworld’s upcoming collaborative EP: Teatime Dub Sessions. In a trainwreck style reminiscent of the Lou Reed and Metallica album, Underworld do their thing while Iggy rants about the good ol’ days, ie: being able to smoke on aeroplanes, do a gram of coke and hit on air hostesses.

Oh boy *tugs collar*. The collaboration came about in the lead-up to the second Trainspotting movie released last year, unsurprisingly their efforts didn’t make the cut for the soundtrack. But, for whatever reason, Underworld and label Caroline have decided to power ahead and release the fourtrack EP, available Friday July 27.

First up was Hymns To The Dead, the Wednesday evening extreme metal showcase that kicked off the second (and always more metal) week of the festival. The night marked the return of hooded Australian oddities Spire and Portal – both delivering hypnotic, unsettling, and masterful performances. Poland’s Batushka kept the anonymous costume theme in line, filling the stage with seven live members in order to faithfully portray their Gregorian chants and keep their candles lit as part one of the most elaborate and engrossing stage setups I’ve ever witnessed.

Canadian group Numenorean stood out somewhat – clearly younger and less masterful than the rest of the lineup, with a post-metal sound perhaps jolting an otherwise entirely cohesive lineup. The headliners of the evening, Canadian black/death pioneers Blasphemy, attacked the stage with a grotesque-yetcamp candor that left me feeling unsure if I was watching Bebop and Rocksteady riff out in comedic fashion, or one of the most legendary acts of the underground genuinely lay waste.

In better news, Ninja Tune Records have announced an upcoming album from the rough and raw mind of Hamburg native Helena Hauff. Known for her aversion to computers and affinity with vintage synths and drum machines – as well as her eclectic DJ sets exploring anything that seems to take her fancy – Hauff ’s new album will be called Qualm, and you can listen to two tracks from it now via most streaming platform. The press release notes Hauff was “trying to create something powerful without using too many instruments and layers,” which, I thought was basically her entire music making ideology already, but I’m looking forward to hearing the full 12-track album. Qualm is out on Friday August 3 and will be available digitally and on vinyl.

Thursday evening saw me return to The Odeon for another night of metal from a much different walk – the first of two exclusive performances from UK stoner greats Electric Wizard. There is something strong to be said for single band bills – the doors open, you walk in, socialise for an hour, find your place, and then you’re in the zone.

To be entirely blunt, I entered the show more curious than hugely excited – I’m just not a huge stoner/doom fan – yet before I even knew what was happening, I was hypnotised and engrossed. Occult images of retro and psychedelic exploitation filled the projection screen behind the band, as the riffs and cymbal wash swirled into a total mind-fuck that left me purged and enthralled.

More excellent release news comes from German techno club/label institution Tresor, announcing that for their 303rd release (holy moly), everyone’s favourite Italian professor of techno – Donato Dozzy – will be doing a solo acid album called Filo Loves The Acid, in a not-so-subtle Fonzy-style “eyyy” to the classic Roland TB-303 synthesiser. For those unaware, the 303 was a synthesiser/sequencer introduced in 1981, originally designed for guitarists to program in basslines and practice alongside. However, producers and DJs in the Chicago house scene had other ideas – hearing something special in the 303’s bizarre squelchy sound and bouncy sequencing. Thus, acid-house was born, and the 303 is still sought after to this day. Dozzy’s first full-length record for Tresor will be out on Friday July 13, you can hear Dozzy doing what Dozzy does best on the preview track ‘Back’ via Tresor’s Soundcloud.

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WITH MICHAEL CUSACK

SIX MONTHS OF 2018 PUNK ROCK

We’re already halfway through 2018 and it’s been yet another year of solid punk rock releases locally and abroad. While the year hasn’t seen many big name bands in the game release huge albums, the underground scenes remain as strong as ever, with both classic and innovative sounds coming from everywhere. We did a list earlier in the year of some solid gems, but with the pace that things are moving I figured it was time for some more. First of all, however, I’d like to give a special shout out to the newly released Bad Religion single ‘The Kids Are Alt-Right’, which might just go down as one of the most embarrassingly bad things that the once solid band has ever released. Anyway, let’s get into some records with actual relevance and listenability.

TROPICAL FUCK STORM - A LAUGHING DEATH IN MEATSPACE

The hotly anticipated debut full-length from Gareth Liddiard-fronted TFS had a lot to live up to given the inevitable comparisons to critic darlings The Drones, yet the sound found here is significantly more refined and concise than Liddiard’s previous work. The record is still filled with the expected rambling lyrics and wirey guitar work, yet a lot of the mundane and indulgent wankery that plague this kind of post-punk is wisely avoided. Grab a copy before pretentious indie-rock nerd demand makes it more expensive than a new LP already is.

SCREAMING FEMALES - ALL AT ONCE

Following up 2015’s decent but inconsistent Ripe, the New Jersey cult favourites have returned to form with their best album to date. With one of the most furiously shredding guitarists and one of the best rhythm sections in modern rock, over a decade of constant touring and recording have put the band at the top of their game. Album closer ‘Step Outside’ is every bedroom air-guitar fantasy come to life.

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- BEACON OF FAITH

I’m admittedly late to the game with this Canadian hardcore outfit, but I’ve been spinning the hell out of their recently released third LP. Fast and aggressive hardcore with a solid metal foundation, yet refreshingly free of the boring clichés of so much modern metalcore and crossover. Chuck in some sludge and crust elements and you’ve got a solid modern hardcore album. With so much hardcore in 2018 being absolute garbage, it’s great to hear a band doing it with actual energy and enthusiasm.

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One of the most powerful vocalists in the garage-punk realm, Shannon Shaw has returned with her outfit The Clams with another solid entry into their canon. Sticking to the band’s established themes and image of a John Waters film turned into a punk band, the tape and reverb saturated old-school revival sound overflows with campy charm and fun. Shaw has also just released an excellent solo album entitled Shannon In Nashville, featuring a departure from her usual garage-punk into a more refined soul and R&B sound.

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COVER STORY

Bullet For My Valentine

By Anna Rose

Music can mean so much. However, the experience of one sound between musician and fan can be massively different. Back in 2005, a little known band called Bullet For My Valentine released their debut album, The Poison. A then 17-year-old girl, trying to find her way in the world, heard the dulcet tones of heavy metal and thought, ‘Yeah, this is the music for me.’ And so began her venture into all things rock.

Bullet For My Valentine were very much trying to find their way at this point, too.

“Our heads were in the shed a little bit,” says vocalist Matt Tuck. “We’d been given this opportunity to do what we do and we didn’t really feel it was still a reality. We’d done the EP [Hand Of Blood, 2005], it had done its thing, got the band a lot of buzz. Then The Poison came out – we were never, ever prepared for what happened next.

“We knew there was a lot of hype – ‘next big thing’ and all this shit – but we were blown away and we went along for the ride. We thought it was the way things were, we didn’t have any expectations, any experience. Looking back, it was massively important, it was amazing.”

By the time Bullet released Scream, Aim, Fire in 2008, they were playing festivals around the world and gracing the covers of some of the world’s biggest publications. Though his band had stepped up their game, Tuck found himself in a negative space. “I was coming off the back of massive fatigue,” he says. “What started off as this wave of success and this rock‘n’roll dream, actually turned into a bit of a nightmare.

“I lost my voice, I was getting ill all the time, lost tonnes of weight, had massive anxiety and panic attacks. All this good shit came tumbling down around me and bit me in the arse big time. Going into Scream, Aim, Fire with all that on my mind was never a great thing but we were trying to capitalise on that wave,” Tuck says.

“I can’t even listen to that album anymore. I haven’t listened to it since it was made – it reminds me of something. I really wasn’t in a good place. I’m not proud of that album at all because I know how much better it could be if I wasn’t in that place.

“I have a very different outlook on that album to most of the fans,” he continues. “It was a mine field of shit but I didn’t really let anyone know about it because, again, being as young and naïve as we were, we didn’t know if it was a good or bad thing – I was rolling day to day.”

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music fan who’d followed the band loyally, Fever was very much a soundtrack for self-discovery, and indeed, the naïve mistakes we make when we’re kids. Tuck’s parallel path wasn’t quite as terrible as before.

“It was the opposite,” he says. “I’d gotten myself back into shape, got through two years of touring and got to album number three – I was 28 and I really felt the band was a thing now.

“Up until then, I didn’t feel it was real. I always felt paranoid about it coming to an end, for whatever reason. That album was a massive boys to men moment for me. My songwriting had gotten a lot better, the lyrics are far more mature and we were evolving into a heavyweight contender in the rock world – it was like, ‘Holy shit, this is the big time.’

“It was the right moment for us to get to that point. I think the band’s story has had chapters when they needed to be, so apart from Gravity, Fever is my favourite album for a lot of different reasons.”

It’s through Bullet’s new album Gravity we finally find balance and come into our own. What Bullet bring to the table in terms of exploration of new sounds makes for a kick-arse album.

“I look forward to the future now because of what this album was like to write – it’s a massively defining album for us in my ears, it definitely signals Bullet going into the future again,” Tuck says.

“I think having the musical direction change and with how big it sounds sonically, coupled with more personal lyrics and vocal performances, the two together are such a massively heavy combination. It’s undeniable how strong this album is. I’m putting myself out there big time and it’s a decision I didn’t take lightly because I didn’t want to do it. But now I look back on it with massive pride and because of that reason, it’s turned into an absolute monster.”

Gravity is Tuck making peace with his past – opener ‘Leap Of Faith’ provides a reflective bookend before the band begin anew. “It’s about looking forward to the future, embracing the pain and success of the band’s history” he explains. “It’s about

taking life, and the bull, by the horns and turning it into something new, because there’s only so many things you can do in life.”

In truth, ‘Leap Of Faith’ made this humble writer shed a tear or two on the first listen. “That’s exactly what this album does,” Tuck says. “I fucking love it, I fucking love this album, and every single day, every single song has a different effect on me and I think that’s the key to this album, it connects.

It has an emotional connection with people, it’s going to be undeniable.

“It doesn’t matter how big and hard you think you are, [if you’re] a 28-year-old bad-arse rock dude, or you’re a vulnerable 17-year-old getting into music and discovering life, this album has something everybody can get into.”

As he did with The Poison all those years ago, Tuck still feels he’s on the outside looking in. “I still do get moments where I don’t get why or how it happened. I can’t remember writing most of the albums in their entirety. Before you start writing there’s a mountain to climb and it’s such a massively depressing, overwhelming feeling to do that,” he says.

“Then all of a sudden it’s done, and I’m speaking to you and it’s making you cry and it’s like, ‘What the fuck?’ I don’t understand how and why these things happen. It’s a very weird life to have but it’s incredibly rewarding.

“There are extreme highs and extreme lows – it’s incredible and everything’s crushingly shit. It’s a difficult one to balance. You adapt, you make it what it is, but being able to do what we do–I can’t think of anything better.”

“What started off as this wave of success and this rock‘n’roll dream, actually turned into a bit of a nightmare.”

Bullet For My Valentine’s new album Gravity is out Friday June 29 via Search And Destroy / Spinefarm Records / Caroline Australia.

MELBOURNE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival:

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Risking Light

Drawn together from the streets of Minneapolis, the Aboriginal lands of Australia, and the killing fields of Cambodia, Risking Light follows the powerful stories of three individuals who have journeyed through grief, to ultimately reach a point of compassion and forgiveness.

Produced by 2015 Emmy Award-winner Dawn Mikkelson, Risking Light is a thought-provoking documentary that explores resilience and the painful process associated with moving through grief.

“I had been making documentary films for about ten years when I started developing Risking Light and I was looking for something to redeem humanity for me, in some ways,” says Mikkelson.

“When you work in documentary, you often work on stories regarding ways in which we hurt each other and ways in which things go wrong. I really wanted to find a story which gave me some hope.”

Through the extraordinary stories of Mary Johnson, who mourns a murdered son; Debra Hocking, a victim of government-sanctioned genocide; and Kilong Ung, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, Risking Light challenges its audiences to look to themselves and ask, “Could you forgive the unforgivable?”

“My hope is that people will see the film and reflect on their own lives,” says Mikkelson.

“It’s had that impact on me making it – I haven’t experienced the same things that any one of our storytellers have, but throughout the production of the film I was constantly checking in with myself and questioning, ‘What am I holding onto that is no longer serving me?’”

“When I heard their stories, I immediately knew this was a story I wanted to share,” she

continues. “I was really compelled by their forgiveness and I felt it was particularly important to look at forgiveness, because as a concept – at least here in the States – it’s often tied very specifically to particular religious beliefs.

“I wanted to explore the idea of forgiveness in multiple cultural and religious contexts, as well as the notion that it’s a universal experience and not confined to one religion.”

In acknowledging a growing lack of alternative perspectives available to us, Mikkelson uses documentary to offer both herself and audiences a fresh view on issues.

“Our social media echo chambers make it so that we only hear from people who agree with us and so we lose that opportunity to hear from people with different perspectives,” she explains. “And I feel that is one of the biggest gifts documentary brings – the ability to hear the story of somebody, which might change your perspective on an issue, or the way you think about things.

“That’s definitely what draws me into documentary,” she continues. “Even if I think that I agree with somebody and believe that I understand them, when I really dig into their story and find out who they are as a person, it alters my thoughts.”

“That is one of the biggest gifts documentary brings – the ability to hear the story of somebody, which might change your perspective on an issue.”

BY HELENA METZKE

An autobiographical story that delves deep into George Michael’s life, concentrating on the making of his album Listen Without Prejudice.

This is an intimate portrait of a music icon codirected by George Michael before his death.

THE MUSIC STOPS HERE! This documentary looks at the difficulties the culture of communities’ face, particularly as cities continue to develop. What does Sydney’s live music scene look like today in comparison to the past? Find out here.

BIG IN JAPAN It’s no secret that Japan loves foreign talent– just look at the success of Adelaide-born Richard Magarey AKA Ladybeard. Big in Japan follows Dave, an ordinary Melbourne guy, and his exploration of the huge demand for international talent and how this defines fame.

RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE Fisherman turned bounty hunter, Thomas Gonzales, and a colourful bunch of diehards defend their land. Protecting what’s theirs against the forces of nature. Man vs rodent – may the best mammal win.

BLACK ANZAC – DIRECTOR’S CUT The story of Australian artist Hego’s telling of not so well known Australian history through a mural in the heart of Sydney. Hego expresses the journey of a World War I Aboriginal soldier and the positive influences this had on the wider community.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival:

DECKS AND THE CITY This documentary explores the passion for electric music and the obstacles that DJs, producers, venue owners and patrons face from lawmakers and a conservative society. A mustsee for aspiring artists, producers and fans of electronic dance music.

Filmworker

You’ve never heard of Leon Vitali, but you probably love his movies.

To Kubrick, Vitali was a disciple, a fixer, a confidant and a major-domo, always ready to leap out of bed for a 1am call from the director. On set, people couldn’t tell if Kubrick and Vitali were like master and servant or an old, married couple.

Although Vitali’s fingerprints are all over some of the most celebrated films in history, he’s remained half-unknown since he quit acting to assume his unclassifiable role behind the camera. Tony Zierra’s documentary Filmworker – following Vitali and his partnership with Kubrick – has gone some distance to changing that.

“The industry always looks at titles,” says Zierra.

“If you’re not a director, if you’re not a producer, if you’re not a celebrity, they don’t know how to sell you. No one is interested in talking about an assistant. My mission from the beginning was to see Leon in front of an audience, and for people to see what he’s done, to honour and acknowledge him.”

When Vitali attended the premiere of Filmworker at Cannes he had no tuxedo of his own, so he wore Tom Cruise’s tuxedo from Eyes Wide Shut, which Vitali happened to have hanging in his closet.

There, Vitali received a long overdue five-minute standing ovation. “That was the most moving and the most beautiful, for people to realise, ‘Wow, that’s not just an assistant,’” says Zierra.

Vitali first crossed paths with Kubrick in 1975 on the set of the picaresque period film Barry Lyndon. While other actors were summarily booted off set for failing to memorise their lines, Kubrick was so pleased with Vitali’s dedication that the script was revised to give him more scenes.

In one scene, Vitali’s character is publicly

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thrashed by his adoptive father, played by Ryan O’Neal. O’Neal recalls Kubrick urging him to beat Vitali more and more forcefully in each take – Kubrick pulled no punches.

“I know I hurt him, I know I hurt him,” says O’Neal in the film, still faintly remorseful. “I didn’t want to…but this was Stanley.”

Reunited in Filmworker, Vitali and O’Neal are bonded by their trial by fire. Other interviewees describe Vitali’s absolute devotion to Kubrick’s projects, sleeping just a few hours per night and patiently facing Kubrick’s outbursts of temper at unintentional lens flares and other accidents most directors would consider minutiae.

“People say Kubrick tortured Leon, but I say he also tortured himself,” says Zierra. “[Kubrick] died from his work – he pushed himself to the point where he wouldn’t even go to a doctor. There’s an element of creative obsession there, and Leon is the same way.”

Vitali acted for Kubrick one more time in Eyes Wide Shut, as the masked master of ceremonies for the film’s secret society – sitting at the centre of things, yet also faceless and unnamed. Zierra’s upcoming documentary, SK13 will dig into the origins of Eyes Wide Shut, Kubrick’s last and probably most polarising film.

“Never think that you’ll figure out Kubrick,” says Zierra. “Kubrick, to me, represents cinema. You can’t figure him out in 90 minutes watching a movie.”

“My mission from the beginning was to see Leon in front of an audience, and for people to see what he’s done, to honour and acknowledge him.”

BY ZACHARY SNOWDON SMITH The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival takes place in various venues from Friday July 6 to Saturday July 14.

LIVING THE GAME The journey of a variety of Esports professionals playing Ultra Street Fighter IV is documented over the course of a year. Features gamers Daigo Umehara, Momochi, Justin Wong, Luffy and GamerBee. A CRUDE INJUSTICE Focuses on the aftermath of Australia’s biggest offshore oil disaster on the people of West Timor. This film tells the story of the longterm impact of major pollution, specifically on the lives of seaweed farmers and fishermen in Indonesia’s West Timor.

WAR MOTHERS This documentary tells the story of three women, Galina, Svetlana and Yulia from the town of Zaporizhia, along the eastern front on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The focus is on how they’re still fighting for their country and its people.

DREAM EMPIRE We see Yana’s business transform remote Chinese ghost towns into ‘internationally booming cities’ with the use of actors, tricking visitors into buying overpriced properties.

However, as the real estate market starts to collapse she faces financial ruin.

For the full program head to Melbourne Documentary Film Festival’s website.

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MARKET FEATURESPECIAL

St Kilda Esplanade Market

The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. It’s famous for a good reason – there’s something for everyone and more.

Grab a bite to eat and enjoy browsing through works by more than 175 artists and craftspeople in Melbourne’s open-air gallery by the sea.

Each and every stallholder has a hand in making the products being sold. So take the time to ask how the products are made and you will soon see the love and passion that is poured into each of our one-of-a-kind pieces of work.

From gifts and souvenirs to furniture and jewellery – you will leave with confidence knowing that you will take home something that is truly one of a kind.

New stalls are added to the market on a regular basis, so there is always something different to catch your eye.

When are we open: Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm (5pm in daylight savings hours) – except for the second Sunday in February due to St Kilda Festival.

How to get here: You can’t miss us – you will see our tents lined up along the Upper Esplanade. We are right beside Luna Park, located between Fitzroy St and Acland St. Getting here is an easy 15 minute ride from the city on tram 16 or 96 and there is plenty of parking nearby.

For general enquiries St Kilda Esplanade Market Manager City of Port Phillip Email: esplanademarket@portphillip.vic.gov.au Find St Kilda Esplanade Market at The Esplanade, St Kilda.

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St Andrews Community Market

Tell us about your market? St Andrews Market is held every Saturday between 9am and 2pm, except on days of Total Fire Ban. Located in the foothills of the Yarra Ranges with a passion for fresh, handmade, recycled and creative items, our market is a great place to shop, relax and take in the atmosphere, or as somewhere to sell your creations and preloved goods.

What does your market offer? Regulars each week include art and craft items, jewellery, organic produce, pre-loved vintage and retro items, massaging, pottery, handmade soap and skin care products, homemade preserves, kids pony rides and a great selection of food including vegetarian and gluten free options.

What do you love about the market culture? We are a community market run by volunteers and welcome all to come and experience our unique market.

Can you describe the process of opening the market in the morning? We do not pre-book casual stalls and allocations commence one hour before the market opens.

Volunteers assist in finding casuals a suitable site as well as with traffic control. Everyone is allocated and ready to trade when Market opens.

Describe your market in one sentence. St Andrews Market has been part of the community for over 40 years and is unique for its vibrant and earthy atmosphere, with each week guaranteed to be different.

Find St Andrews Market at Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, St Andrews.

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INTERVIEWS

Emilee South

“I always wanted to play that real rock’n’roll sound, and I feel like that’s kind of finally happening with my music now.”

It’s no secret that Melbourne is a goldmine of talent and a hotbed for the blurring of artistic categorisation; some of our greatest exports have simply refused to name their own genre.

In saying this, it comes as no surprise that powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, Emilee South, falls into the same category.

Throw together blues, soul, rock, a voice strong enough to rival John Farnham, and ultimate creative flair and what do you get? South’s 2017 EP, MOTEL, which cemented her presence as one of Melbourne’s most interesting and robust artists on the rise.

2018 is proving to be an even bigger year, as South and her band have a single lined up, an album on the way, a July residency at The Gem, and a whole show brought to you by Leaps and Bounds Festival. As staggering as this may be, South isn’t letting herself miss a beat.

“It’s very exciting because now it feels like it’s going to be a big, fun show in the middle of even more really fun ones,” South says of the Leaps and Bounds show.

“We’re also releasing our new single, ‘Heartbreaker’, on Friday July 13 during our time at The Gem, so one of our shows is going to be a party for that. There’ll be a lot of songs that people can dance to, and hopefully keep them dancing all night.”

Though triple j and Double j host Zan Rowe described South’s previous sound as “classic ‘60s soul done very well,” the new album is less about the ballads and more about the rock. South admits that

the new tunes are more rock’n’roll as a result of having undertaken songwriting as a band.

“Since Matt [Dixon] and I went to Nashville last year for Americana [Festival], we began writing more rock songs, and also began writing as a band. It feels great because there’s a lot of trust; sometimes I take half-written songs to the others and we just build on it as a group,” she explains.

“I trust them, and it’s good because now we have an almost entirely new set list – The Gem shows will see a few sneak peeks from the new album.”

During a whirlwind 2017, South and the band made their debut at Americana – one of the biggest festival-meets-conferences in the States – which amasses thousands of fans from around the globe across a five-day program of American-influenced sound. Having come from the crazy amalgamation of musical genres and subcultures in Melbourne, South was inspired by the sheer number of classic rock bands – crooning vocals and all.

“In the US, it was so impressive to see so many rock’n’roll bands that have a similar sound to us, and to see them performing such tight sets. With ‘60s soul, there’s a formula of songwriting that gives each song

such a perfect simplicity, and I really admire it as a songwriter now,” South says.

“While we were there, we went down to Memphis to go to Graceland, of course, and saw Elvis’ house – it was amazing. Then we went down to Mississippi to see his birthplace, which was hilarious, and we accidentally crossed the border into Alabama. So we decided to go see the Muscle Shoals studios as well, because why not?

“Just being in that place, seeing and hearing all of the histories of where the music came from and how segregation played a part and how newer versions of the genre came out of those situations, it just felt huge.”

Considering this pilgrimage to explore and pay homage to the roots of her favourite genre, can her fans look forward to this being reflected in the upcoming album and performances? Definitely, South says.

“I’m playing more rhythmic, groovy guitar, and there are a few riffs that are a bit faster than usual,” she explains.

“Since I started playing as a teenager, I always wanted to play that real rock’n’roll sound, and I feel like that’s kind of finally happening with my music now.”

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Regina Spektor

“The shitty people are very loud on the Internet. You start to lose hope. You think, ‘Oh my God, everybody’s gone crazy.

What happened to us?’”

Anti-folk hero Regina Spektor’s love of books is hard to miss.

Literary figures cameoing in Spektor’s lyrics include Hemingway, Pasternak, Margaret Atwood and fascist hyperpolyglot Ezra Pound, among others. But, over the past months, Spektor found herself reading less and less.

“When Twitter and Instagram came along, I started reading a lot less books,” Spektor explains. “I would have these experiences where I would have read for 30 or 40 minutes and I would look up and realise that I didn’t know what I’d read. I’ve talked to a lot of my friends who are actors and writers and comedians, and a lot of people are experiencing the same thing. It is sort of panicking.”

For the past few weeks, Spektor has stepped away from her social media accounts, and has found her reading picking up again. She’s currently making her way through A Gentleman in Moscow, Amore Towles’s 2016 elegy to the civility of past ages.

“All the readership of Beat – you guys should go and delete that stuff for a couple of months,” she implores. “It’s amazing. I’m way less stressed, and I’m reading more. I don’t have much time – I’m a mom and I’m preparing for a tour – but I’m still reading a lot.”

Another important antidote to the desolation of social media is to hit the road for some unmediated socialisation with fans.

“The calibre of human being that comes to my shows, the amazing-ness of the audience, is so inspiring to me,” Spektor says. “They’re kind to each other, they’re kind to me. It’s palpable. It’s a pleasure to be in a room full of good people, because it rekindles your connectedness and comfort among people.

“The shitty people are very loud on the internet.

You start to lose hope. You think, ‘Oh my God, everybody’s gone crazy. What happened to us?’ But the

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Emilee South will perform at The Gem on Saturday July 21 as part of Leaps and Bounds Festival. Leaps and Bounds runs from Friday July 13 until Sunday July 22 in venues throughout Melbourne.

people that I get to see when I tour are healing to me.

Besides the actual pleasure of making music, that’s my favourite part: seeing how good people are, and getting out of the lows.”

Spektor’s current solo tour includes stop-offs in Sydney and Melbourne, her first trip to the Antipodes since 2012. She describes playing the Sydney Opera House’s 10,244-pipe grand organ – the largest of its kind – as a humbling experience.

“For us United States-ers, we don’t easily forget our visits to Australia,” Spektor says. “Everything is a little bit different, the trees, the birds. You really feel like you’re on the opposite side of the planet.”

Spektor – whose speech remains laced with faint Slavic inflections – emigrated to the US from the Soviet Union when she was nine years old. She’s only been back once, and that was to play a packed-out show in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. Throughout her life, from the end of the Cold War to the current comedy of the Trump-Russia scandal, being identifiably Russian outside Russia has posed its challenges.

“It’s not very pleasant to be ‘the Russian,’ I’ll tell you that,” she says. “The perspective seeps in and all of a sudden, you can’t help but feel like the villain, because that’s the way it’s been presented for a hundred years.”

In 2012, when Spektor returned to Russia, she found her old neighbourhood to be mostly unchanged.

While the interior of the city was transformed by the whiplash privatisation of the ‘90s, Moscow’s hinterlands still look much as they did under Gorbachev.

“Some things have changed in a really big way, but, then other things seem frozen in time,” Spektor says.

“The buildings where I grew up stayed how they were, there wasn’t that influx of capital to transform it. It was bittersweet, because I saw how some people whom I knew were struggling.”

Returning to the place where she’d learnt piano and made her first acquaintances with Russian folk singers and with US rock music, smuggled on tape from Western Europe, Spektor experienced a powerful feeling of communion with the past.

“It was like travelling back into childhood,” she explains. “All the trees back where I played with my little friends and ran around like a pack of wolves until everybody’s parents screamed, ‘Dinner!’ and we ran inside – those trees were still there. They hadn’t been cut down and replaced with modern boxes and parking lots. I was grateful for that.”

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Regina Spektor will play a sold-out show at Hamer Hall on Sunday July 8.

INTERVIEWS

The Rubens The upcoming release from Camden, NSW collective The Rubens is a stark contrast from the indie-rock outfit you think you know.

They’re moving, they’re groovin’, they’re doing things they haven’t done before, and there’s a lot more to love.

“Is it different?” asks frontman Sam Margin. Well, yes, it is different, but definitely in a good way. The album in question, Lo La Ru, elevates the funk, soul and groove elements The Rubens have always enveloped into their sound, and frames them in a bigger spotlight.

“We’ve been working on this so hard for so long,” Margin says. “It’s been sitting there waiting for release. It sounds so normal to me now, I need outside perspective.”

There’s an overriding party beat to the new album, suggesting that this should be a soundtrack shared with a group of friends, and oddly enough that’s exactly what The Rubens were aiming for, and exactly how Lo La Ru came to be. “We didn’t really plan it,” Margin says, “The music was written and we went and hung out, partied at the same time, and recorded with some awesome dudes. The songs and the vibe we chose, it’s reflecting our situation.”

In a converted WWII bunker-turned-studio set in the grassy plains of Camden, The Rubens needed to make sure that whoever was enlisted to help make real their visions of a new sound, would understand the breezy direction they intended. Enter: renowned producers Torbitt and Wilder. “We knew the guys, we knew they were awesome people. The logistics of making it happen was a long shot. It was very easy, everything fell into place, but it shouldn’t have been that easy – the way we gelled in the studio wasn’t a given, but we got so lucky,” Margin explains.

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“We needed some ground rules, we couldn’t have it turn into a party and not get anything done.”

What began as a business relationship unfolded into friendship and down there at the bunker, so intimate and familiar, The Rubens were ready to welcome Torbitt and Wilder into their home away from home. “The bunk is very intimate, it’s sacred ground for us,” Margin says. “You can’t just go there if you want to, you’ve got to be friends, it’s part of a crew of friends that use the space. It’s really personal.

“The album was recorded in two very personal spaces – The Bunker is The Rubens’ home and the other part of the album we recorded in New York, Torbitt’s home. The friendship started in his basement studio, testing whether we would fit. It was a friendship, very early on everyone had each other’s back. Lots of things happened but it was super supportive.”

Though The Rubens were working, it never felt like work – the day they recorded ‘Casper’ is a prime example. “That day, we had people hanging out – we have a big circle of friends in Camden,” Margin says, “But we needed some ground rules, we couldn’t have it turn into a party and not get anything done.

“We made sure we had time to party and time to work. We had a bonfire outside, our friends would be outside with a case of beer all night long, we’d go out

for a half hour break and hang out with them, go back in. The balance was really good, I don’t think we lost any productivity.

“Torbitt and Wilder were contracted to have one day off a week,” Margin says. “They never took it. They just wanted to keep working, they were having a great time. I’m sure if they weren’t having fun, if it was just work for them, they would’ve taken that day off.”

With those wonderful sultry tones and little R&B licks going on, this is still very much The Rubens – though you might wonder if Margin has any anticipation for reception with the band taking on a more pop vein.

“I’m not trying to be disloyal to fans by changing any sounds because I love that they like us and I don’t want to piss anyone off, but you’re just going to, that’s part of it. We’re doing it for ourselves and hopefully [other] people enjoy it and get joy out of it and that’s the ultimate thing.

“I feel we’ve embraced the other side of The Rubens better. There’s so much texture, there’s enough happening without too much happening.”

The Rubens will release Lo La Ru on Friday June 29 through Ivy League.

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ALBUM REVIEWS

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Serpentwithfeet

Seedless (Secretly Canadian) Serpentwithfeet songs are like multi-platform artworks.

‘Seedless’ displays the Baltimore musician’s penchant for dramatic staging, detailing the dying stages of a relationship and awkward attempts at moving on: “I wanna fuck, but can we read about it first?” Over impressionistic production, including industrial-scale drums and floating church bells, Serpentwithfeet adopts a range of vocal registers in what amounts to a last-gasp declaration of devotional love. And it’s a persuasive one at that.

The Carters

Apeshit (Sony Music) It’s not unreasonable to expect Beyoncé and Jay-Z releases to have something to say – they’ve both got more than enough money and connections to fully devote themselves to the art of definitive pop music. So for ‘Apeshit’ to sound so yieldingly on-trend is a bit disappointing. It’s more of a Beyoncé feat.

Jay-Z scenario than a 50/50 encounter, and Bey’s vocals are predictably razor sharp. She holds a stern expression through lines about expensive fabrics and expensive habits, Quavo yelping gratingly in the background. Jay’s verse is adequate, if not hair-raising, and that about sums up the whole song.

King Princess

Upper West Side (Zelig) With a half-time groove and the centrality of jangly guitar, there are echoes of late-‘00s indie-pop here. King Princess herself, however, sounds like the sort of pop outsider perfectly suited to right now. While not a challenging piece of songwriting, ‘Upper West Side’ is vividly relatable – the song hinges on the couplet, “I can’t stop judging everything you do / I can’t get enough of you.”

Luluc

Spring (Mistletone)

Luca Brasi

The Tassie band’s third album If This Is All We’re Going To Be took them to another level, putting them among Australia’s best punk bands.

With Stay, Luca Brasi emerge as one of the country’s best rock bands, period.

Musically this is a pretty faithful slice of West Coast folk music.

It’s simple and somewhat quaint, but filled with crisp sunlight.

However, its lyrical homage to the regeneration and promise offered by the springtime implies a tiresome winter has just been endured. The closing section features a double-tracked drum-kit; a minor touch that capably relates the miracle of a newly verdant field.

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Stay picks up right where its predecessor left off. The songs are just as catchy, full of riffs and banging drums, while the themes are similar too. If This Is All We’re Going To Be was about realising that right here and right now is it, and it’s probably as good as it’s going to be. On paper that sounds depressing, but it was a strangely optimistic album. Stay is a more adult record, and while it doesn’t feel as optimistic, at its core it’s utterly relatable. Those in their late 20s and early 30s will feel as if the album was written just for them.

There’s a feeling that nothing lasts forever here, but that it’s okay too. ‘Let It Slip’ kicks things off after the instrumental opener. On it frontman Tyler Richardson pines for his significant other, likely due to touring and that being away from loved ones gets harder the older you get.

‘Clothes I Slept In’ is a back end highlight. It’s essentially a love song, but it’s heavily disguised due to Luca Brasi’s signature sound. It’s one of the most honest songs they’ve ever written and it works so well. ‘Got To Give’ again highlights the differences between approaching 30 and the invincibility of your teen years.

Even if you weren’t paying attention to the lyrics, this would still be a catchy album full of hooks, yet when you factor in the relatable honesty this album is dripping with; it makes for Luca Brasi’s best album yet.

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Albums

8.0

Noonday Dream

Mallrat

(Sub Pop Records)

(Dew Process)

(Universal Music Australia)

Ben Howard

8.5

In The Sky

When Ben Howard emerged onto the scene back in 2011, he was lauded as a new age luminary, utilising aspects of classic English folk artists such as Bert Jansch and Nick Drake in his opentuned folk gems. Fast forward seven years, to his third studio record Noonday Dream, and you might be a little disappointed.

The acoustic guitars that were once prominent in his sound have been relegated to the back of the mix, with electric guitar now at the front in tracks such as ‘Nica Libres at Dusk’ and the seven-minute ‘A Boat To An Island On A Wall’. Yes, it’s very different from his folky beginnings, yet as a collection of songs, all of the intricate instrumentation combined with the almost holistic vocals seems to draw together as an unarguable force of nature.

While the majority of these tracks are lengthy with very slow cinematic builds, it’s worth sticking with. It’s clear that Noonday Dream is Howard’s magnum opus. Following on from the experimental brushes with arrangement and sounds on 2014’s I Forgot Where We Were, Noonday Dream hits hard on many levels and is a definite step forward as an artist for Ben Howard.

The second EP from Brisbane teen Mallrat is a continuation of the catchy, poppy tunes she gave us on 2016’s Uninvited, but with a slightly softer sound.

The five-track record is comprised of upbeat songs that bring a smile to your face and get stuck in your head – the kind of music you find yourself nodding along to in public without even realising.

Tracks like ‘Better’ and ‘UFO’ featuring Allday have already done the radio rounds, but every tune off this EP could be a hit single, particularly ‘Groceries’ with it’s acoustic intro and rhythmic clapping throughout.

Mallrat’s songs are dripping in teenage nostalgia–which makes sense considering she’s only 19–and there’s definitely more of a dream girl vibe to this EP. It’s easy to get lost in the sweetness of the music without paying much attention to the lyrics, but they really are worth a closer listen, and provide an insight into the banalities of suburban teenage life.

The girl has some serious talent and the formula for a catchy track down pat, hopefully she’ll hit us with a full album sometime in the not-so-distant future.

BY TEX MILLER

BY GRETA BRERETON

Father John Misty

God’s Favorite Customer

7.0

After conquering capitalism, entertainment woes, and modern political unrest on Pure Comedy, Josh Tillman’s latest album God’s Favorite Customer has the songwriter scatterbrained, deeply insecure, and self-destructive.

On I Love You, Honeybear, Tillman won the hearts of many with gentle love songs about how he and his wife met. Here, he’s doubting himself and is worried the end is always near. On ‘Just Dumb Enough To Try’ he grips to his relationship for dear life, and in the ballad ‘Please Don’t Die’, Tillman begs his lover to never leave. The beautiful piano, drums, and sleigh bells follow close to Tillman’s heartbreaking vocals. It sounds like something Billy Joel would have cooked up on The Stranger.

The electronic elements of ‘Date Night’, however, are distracting and somewhat annoying. The lonely piano songs like ‘The Palace’, ‘The Songwriter’, and the title track have some of Tillman’s most introspective lyrics, but they stop the momentum of the album.

By the end of God’s Favorite Customer, Tillman has covered much of his marriage, his life as a burnt out songwriter, and himself.

Father John Misty is eating himself from the inside, but luckily he’s got a lover to share the meal with.

BY JONATHAN REYNOSO

7.0

“I want to live until I die,” is the anthemic ending to ‘Stargazer’, an uplifting track about the years that have lead to Carty’s newest release Hospital Hill. The album consists of an acoustic guitar, string section and Carty’s harsh but pleasant voice chronicling stories over calming melodies. Carty does so much with so little, his storytelling is enthralling; his melodies set the scene complemented by the minimalist instrumentation.

Carty presents his character; a country town musician, who’s travelled the world with his music. But it wasn’t always this way, and Hospital Hill is a reflection of that journey. The album does a great job of proving how effective fewer elements can be, although the string section does become too ambitious at times and seems somewhat unnecessary. The tracklist builds up character and knocks you into a nostalgic finish. The production leaves room for the vocals, and place you on the couch next to him as he describes his world.

Hospital Hill is a great addition to the Australian folk catalogue. Carty’s clear Australian accent leaves an authentic touch on every song. His lyricism flows honestly, brewing a vulnerability that fills, and carries, each track.

BY SCOTT HUDSON

(Psychic Hysteria)

Hospital Hill

(G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam)

(It’s Dinner Recordings/MGM)

Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner

Kanye West

ye

7.0

Ye begins with the startling ‘I Thought About Killing You’.

Under the soft humming of synthesized keys, Kanye West delivers a haunting spoken word passage that outlines his bipolar thoughts. West’s dark thoughts turn pitch black on ‘Yikes’ when the rapper details his substance abuse issues. By the end of the track, he loudly declares that being bipolar is his superpower. ‘All Mine’ is an awkward misstep on the album, with its jaunty hook and subtle beat. “Ayy, none of us’d be here without cum,” says West. Oh, shut up.

‘Wouldn’t Leave’ and ‘No Mistakes’ are paired well as the narrative turns to his wife’s reaction to his recent tabloid nonsense. Highlight ‘Ghost Town’ is a much-needed dose of optimism. Here, PartyNextDoor, Kid Cudi and new G.O.O.D. music artist 070 Shake join forces for an epic anthem of emotional liberation. Finally, the album closes with ‘Violent Crimes’, a song dedicated to West’s daughter North.

On ye, Kanye’s lyrics are questionable, enlightening, hilarious, frustrating, and peppered with awful one-liners. His production, however, is still as fascinating as ever. West takes a snapshot of the man he is in 2018. The manic, self-declared genius with a head full of dark thoughts and hit songs.

Mares

Wherewithal

8.0

Wherewithal is the lovechild of blues and dream-pop. With dynamic drums, haunting vocals and atmospheric guitar riffs, it takes hold and guides you through the environment created just for you. Setting the theme of a moody indie film soundtrack, prepare for a mellow but exuberant body of work.

The album takes you through a sonic story of melancholy, completed through highly strung tracks such as ‘You Can Miss’ that will keep you on edge, through to ‘Inlet’ that allows you to fall into the background. The production has a clear organic sound, putting you in the room with the band and allowing you to experience every instrument as it rises and falls.

Although included, it feels a majority of the tracks are not vocally lead but rather work to complement the instrumentation.

Because of this, the melodies aren’t as absorbing and lyricism is ignored in favour of the instruments that surround it.

Mares have created an ambient but technical body of work with very minimal production. It leaves no element wasted and creates a raw sound in a very artificial music scene. Wherewithal is an album that grows the more you listen, and is best enjoyed in your own comfort.

BY SCOTT HUDSON

BY JONATHAN REYNOSO

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PROFILES

Smash Bros

MUSIC

When did you first start making music and what led you there? We’re just a bunch of Kiwi musicians who came over here to work, and formed a band. Back when we were youngsters we used to write music, and now we’re doing it in Melbourne. And it works, it pulls, it rips so hard.

Tell us about your new album Hydrate. The name of our new album comes from a term we use within the band to get ourselves ready to play the next song. In between each song we “Hydrate to achieve maximum performance”. Most of the time it’s warm and we need to keep ourselves cool, so we hydrate.

What do you love about making music? We love making music because we’re all best friends, and it gives us a platform to be not as normal as we would in our everyday lives.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? Our sound is difficult to “genre-lise”. It comes from a mix of all of our individual influences, at the end of the day we just want to write a good song. No matter the style, if it’s a great track it makes it on the album.

What can we expect from your live shows? When you come to see us it could be a swing or a miss, it all depends on the energy we get back off our audience. I guess it’s a chicken or the egg situation. And we always wear clean undies.

Clevenger

MUSIC

When did you first start making music and what led you there? I started making music from about the age of 12. I grew up on punk music and skateboarding in Perth, playing in a band or writing music was such an obvious escape to me. Cut to many years later and that drive is still there, though the genre has deviated somewhat.

Tell us about your single ‘John Wayne Must Die’. ‘John Wayne Must Die’ is the first single off Breaking and seemed to be a good representation of the album’s themes. We all have challenges relative to us that we can either overcome or be overcome by. The title itself is referencing the cut and dry, emotionless hero. It’s an archetype that doesn’t exist in the real world.

What do you love about making music? I love it all, writing and performing. I guess music has played such a significant part of my life and my emotional connectivity with the world, my aim or hope is to reciprocate those experiences with my own music.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? It’s dark and raw, but you can vibe to it. It’s not sugar coated. Electronic music and being a solo performer seemed to be the easiest way to keep writing and lift the ceiling off genres and sounds.

What can we expect from your live shows? Live shows are audio/visual so apart from live electronic performance there’s also synchronised projections. The aim is to create a unique experience for the audience.

Clevenger will launch Breaking with a live FM broadcast/Facebook stream from the KISS

Smash Bros will launch Hydrate at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on Saturday July 7 with

FM studios on Friday June 29. It’s going down from 6pm and you can check out all the

special guests Strawberry Fist Cake, Sweet Cheeks, Ferocious Chode and Psycho Moto.

details on where to catch it via Clevenger’s website.

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Tim Spriggs

MUSIC

When did you first start making music and what led you there? I don’t think there was a specific time. I grew up around a lot of music; my dad was always listening to records and took me to concerts. My mum’s side of the family are all into music, she bought me a few cheap classical guitars when I was young that somehow always ended up in pieces on the floor.

Tell us about your new EP Something Else. There’s no real theme, it’s just an extension of who I am and where I was when I wrote the songs. As an introvert that mostly keeps to themselves, it’s basically me expressing myself.

What do you love about making music? I like the idea of creating because when you create something your effort is basically there forever. Things like performances are momentary for the most part; they disappear with the people that hold the memory.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? I’m influenced by everything; I’ll listen to anything from Rod Stewart to Meshuggah. I started off being into harder hitting music, now I’m trying to accomplish the same thing but emotionally rather than sonically.

Now that you’ve kicked off your musical journey, what can we expect in the future?

I’m working on an album, it’s all written and I’m in the middle of recording it and I’m preparing for the performance side of things.

Play Dead Theatre

THEATRE

Who is Play Dead Theatre? We are a non-for-profit Melbourne-based Theatre company.

We seek to entertain whilst also provoking discourse amongst our audience. We are drawn to stories that bring taboo subjects to light, and we use black comedy to allow the stigma associated with them to be broken down.

What is the story of FESTEN? FESTEN is a stage adaptation by David Eldridge of the 1998 Danish film of the same name. It depicts the story of a family ravaged by secrets, twisted accusations, and unbearable wounds. Dark, explosive and powerful, this awardwinning play promises to shock and enthral.

Tell us about Play Dead Theatre’s take on FESTEN. Why did you choose to take it on?

FESTEN explores the effects child abuse and suicide has on a family and the devastating effects of burying these horrendous secrets. We have partnered with Lifeline Australia and the Blue Knot Foundation, believing our production will be an opportunity to address such taboo issues and promote advocacy for change.

What is it about the venue that makes it so special? Being a site Specific theatre production, we will bring a truly unique experience to Melbourne audiences. The play will be held within the iconic Rippon Lea Estate Ballroom and promises to immerse audiences into the world of the play, making them feel as though they are intruding on this family affair.

What can we expect from the performance? We have successfully assembled a large cast of professional actors, many of whom have performed at the MTC, Australian Ballet, Australian Opera, and The Globe. We pride ourselves on professionalism and the high quality of our productions.

Play Dead Theatre will perform FESTEN at Rippon Lea Estate Ballroom, 192 Hotham Street,

You can find Tim Spriggs’ EP Something Else on all major platforms. Keep an eye out for the

Elsternwick from Friday July 6 until Sunday July 22. Check out their website for full details

title track’s music video dropping in the coming weeks.

on show times and to grab your tickets.

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Reclink Community Cup Victoria Park, Abbotsford, Sunday June 24

The Reclink Community Cup is a mainstay event on the Melbourne gig calendar, combining a footy game with numerous live sets in a safe and inclusionary space. Musicians play as the Rockdogs, and radio presenters as the Megahertz. *Spoiler alert* – in the end it was a triumphant all-round win for the Rockdogs and everyone involved.

Wacky was the predominant theme at the event, which felt a bit like a comic relief fundraiser. There were cheerleaders and staged streakers. Kram played ‘My Pal’ by GOD in

the goal square during the first quarter. It’s almost as though Melbourne has evolved into self-parody, but the atmosphere was warm and everybody treats each other kindly. Children played kick-to-kick on the field at every break amidst the dogs and cheer squads. The umpire kicked a goal in the tightly contested final quarter, which saw the Rockdogs win by five points. Unfortunately, the drink lines were outrageous. An issue in previous years, it’s a shame this hasn’t been figured out yet. It’s an unfortunate truth that however good the cause is, punters will leave to get a beer if they have to.

Rockdogs coach Rory Burnside’s alt-rock band Rudely Interrupted played first, followed by country from the Cartridge Family and Hiatus Kaiyote’s brand of neo-soul. As expected, the outdoor stages didn’t make for the best sound, but Cable Ties’ aggression came through

regardless. The sun had just set post-game and the trio glowed from the stage. The crowd was fixated during Jenny McKechnie’s monologue in ‘Say What You Mean’, as she addressed the cops who had escorted the one non-staged streaker from the field during the game.

The MC introduced The Aints with a load of hyperbolic fanfare. ‘Know Your Product’ was triumphant as ever, but a little breathless in the vocal department. A selection of the newer mid-‘70s material followed. The absolute stand-out of their whole set was one of these songs – ‘Goodnight Ladies’ – which hammers a Motown beat for over five minutes, coursing through Ed Kuepper’s trademark chord sequences and horn arrangements.

The brass section was swigging from tinnies and singing into their contact mics, looking more brazen than they did three months ago.

‘Messing With The Kid’ and an excellent ‘Nights in Venice’ closed it out. The band was really in top form. Nothing wacky happened.

It wasn’t evident whether Kuepper cares about AFL. Final score: Rockdogs 44, Megahertz 39.

WORDS BY GEORGE YOUNG IMAGES BY BANDANNA PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHT: Music by The Aints, but overall the sense of community.

LOWLIGHT: Hate to have to say it, but the bar queues.

CROWD FAVOURITE: Rory Burnside and the Rockdogs accepting the cup after their win.

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Gig Guide Wednesday 27 June HIP HOP & R&B MELLOWDÌAS THUMP - FEAT: GEEZY + CAZEAUX O.S.L.O. + SKOMES + ROUND MIDNIGHTS Boney, Melbourne

Exhibitionist The Gasometer Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Exhibitionist, has released an elegant yet powerful EP, Let Go Of Love and will be celebrating with a gig at The Gaso on Wednesday June 27. It’ll kick off at 8pm and you can grab your tickets for $12 via the venue’s website. Booyah.

Scraggers Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar Scraggers will be taking to Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on Wednesday June 27, bringing their unique brand of punk along with them for you to lap up. Supports include the likes of Slush, MEAT and Pinch Points, and it’s all happening from 7.30pm. Entry is an easy $7 on the door.

Molasses The Bendigo Hotel Get rowdy at The Bendi this Wednesday June 27, as grunge-punk locals Molasses take over the cult venue. Opening the night will GIANT, before Stonethroat and Schikain warm you up even further.

Music comes from 8pm and entry is only $5 dollaroos at the door. What more could you want for your mid-week pick-me-up?

Parkville The Evelyn Hotel Melbourne trio Parkville are have been lapping up a steady following for the past few years, wowing audiences with their delicate three-part harmonies and smooth blend of guitar, piano and violin. In celebration of their latest EP, The Peculiar Aftermath, Parkville will be taking to The Evelyn on Thursday June 28. Indie hip hop artist Jimmy Harwood and neo-soul trio Spiritus will come in as support and it’s set to go down from 8.30pm. $10 on the door.

Cbd. 9pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS CLIO + GENA ROSE BRUCE Some Velvet

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$12.00.

GIANT + STONETHROAT + SCHIKAIN + MOLASSES Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

7pm. $5.00.

LIVE IN THE BANDROOM - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Revolver Upstairs,

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7:30pm. $12.00.

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North Melbourne. 7:30pm. $7.00.

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8:30pm. $5.00.

TAMARA & THE DREAMS + BIG MOIST & THE SMOKING DURRIES + BIG MOTH

Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 7:30pm. $5.00.

THE FACULTY + AUSMUTEANTS + ILL GLOBO + DAISY MO Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 7pm.

THE MIYAGIS + UNDEFINED Old Bar,

Fitzroy. 7pm. $8.00.

THE SIEM REAP LADY BOYS + DJ ABYSS Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

8pm. $22.50.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BOPSTRETCH Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $15.00.

BUTTERED LOAF Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7pm.

COMMA SUTRA Chapel Off Chapel,

Prahran. 7:30pm. $38.00.

DIZZY'S BIG BAND Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8pm. $15.00.

EL TRIO - FEAT: UNDEFINED Sloth Bar, Footscray. 7pm.

FIRE WALK WITH US – THE MUSIC OF TWIN PEAKS - FEAT: ELECTRIC MOON

Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 8:30pm. $38.00.

HE’S EVERY WOMAN - FEAT: JUSTIN CLAUSEN Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

6pm. $38.00.

HOWIE'S HANG The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm.

JULES BOULT Transit, Melbourne Cbd.

6pm.

KINJU QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club,

Danny Walsh Banned Charles Weston Singer-songwriter Danny Walsh has been leading his band, Danny Walsh Banned since 2011. The group offer up everything from swampy blues to southern soul and piano-driven rock ‘n’ roll and boast a stack of albums including their latest, The Dirt and the Sky. Danny Walsh Banned will be taking to the Charles Weston Hotel on Thursday June 28. Head down from 6.30pm, entry is free.

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Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $25.00.

MATTHEW WHITAKER Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.

SAMBA ZAMBU - FEAT: MAXX R + LIXXXTRADO Section 8, Melbourne Cbd.

6pm.

THE SONGS THAT SAVED YOUR LIFE - FEAT: KIMBA GRIFFITH Chapel Off

Chapel, Prahran. 6:30pm. $38.00.

THE TAXITHI PROJECT Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. $16.00.

THE VICTORIAN YOUTH BIG BAND

Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm.

TIM MITCHELL Murmur Piano Bar,

Melbourne. 7:30pm.

TOM FRYER BAND + SANDWICH JESUS + SLIPPER 303, Northcote. 7:30pm.

WINE CHEESE AND ALL THAT JAZZ FEAT: NELSON RUFATT The Moldy Fig,

7pm.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ASH SUMPTER Drunken Poet, West

HIP HOP & R&B AVERY HARDEN Musicland, Fawkner.

7pm.

BLUNDERBUSS + YONIC HARPOON

Open Studio, Northcote. 8pm. $10.00.

CLUB PALISADES Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

GALLERY - FEAT: MZRIZK + KALALA + SIONESS + LAY THE MYSTIC Ferdydurke,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

NO FRILLS THURSDAYS Laundry Bar,

Melbourne. 9pm.

Fitzroy. 10pm.

Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

KICKASS KARAOKE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 9pm.

LOMOND ACOUSTICA - FEAT: ADI SAPIR & DAVE EVANS + ACCIDENTAL BEDFELLOWS + DEBRA LAVELLE MUDDY'S BLUES ROULETTE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Catfish, Fitzroy. 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Penny Black,

Brunswick. 7:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Penny Black,

Brunswick. 7:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Whole Lotta Love,

Brunswick East. 5pm.

PAIGE BERNARD Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8pm.

SONGMAKERS AUSTRALIA - SUMMER NIGHTS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6pm. $39.00.

Thursday 28 June INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS CHOLESTEROLLERS + LOOSE HOUNDS + TROP DEADZ + FLESHED OUT + PINCH POINTS Woody's Attic

Dive, Collingwood. 9pm. $10.00.

CONNOR DOUGAN + ANGELO MIGYI + ONE MORE WEEKEND Whole Lotta

Love, Brunswick East. 8:30pm. $7.00.

LE PINE + THE GURDIES + TRAMPOLINE DEATH MACHINE + GREY JACKS Revolver Upstairs, Prahran.

8pm. $5.00.

LUNA + EVANGELINE + MORE Workers

Club, Fitzroy. 8pm. $15.00.

MATT BRADSHAW Elephant &

Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 9:30pm.

NOTHINGE - FEAT: TAMARA & THE DREAMS + U BHAN + A+ Yarra Hotel,

Abbotsford. 8pm. $5.00.

RUBY JONES Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 7pm. $10.00.

SIMMONS/HENDERSON/STOYLES + TYLEA + MACHINE TRANSLATIONS

Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.00.

SLUDGE NOISE & LONG-HAIRED YAHOOS - FEAT: THE MIYAGIS + TALL RELATIVES + THE IANS + DANKENSTEIN + MORE Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm.

STEPPER - FEAT: GOODY'S HIFI + MORE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

THE AARON SCHEMBRI BAND (WITH PHIL MANNING) =Musicland, Fawkner.

8:30pm. $15.00.

THE HOT SPRINGS + EAGLEMONT + JACKSON PHELAN Gasometer Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.00.

THE ROYAL PARKS + EMILY ULMAN + JACKSON MCLAREN Gasometer Hotel,

Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.00.

THROWBACK - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS

Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

TINGY CELESTINO Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8pm.

TRUE VULTURE + PERFECT WHIP + BOLLARD Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

8pm. $5.00.

SYCAMORE SESSIONS - FEAT: DANIEL ELIA + TEBIR + CITY OF UNION + KALI + KYE Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm. $10.00.

THE DROP - FEAT: KAMO + RUI + MRS WALLACE + TEE DUBYA Section 8,

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ANDREA KELLER TRANSIENTS TRIO

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00.

ANGELA DAVIS QUARTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $15.00.

CLAIRE PATTI QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $25.00.

COMMA SUTRA Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 7:30pm. $38.00.

DANNIE BOURNE Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

FITZROY SOUL PARTY - FEAT: SON OF A GUNZEL + VARIOUS DJS Bar Open,

Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

FUNK RABBIT + CLUSTERFUNK Penny

Black, Brunswick. 8pm.

HE’S EVERY WOMAN - FEAT: JUSTIN CLAUSEN Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

6pm. $38.00.

JAKE MASON TRIO 303, Northcote. 8pm.

$10.00.

LILLIAN ALBAZI QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $25.00.

MATT GANIM Murmur Piano Bar,

Melbourne. 7:30pm.

MATTHEW WHITAKER Bird's Basement,

Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.

MERINDA DIAS-JAYASINHA QUARTET

Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:30pm. $20.00.

PRACTICALLY PERFECT – THE MUSIC OF JULIE ANDREWS - FEAT: KARLA HILLAM + JEREMY HINMAN Chapel Off

Chapel, Prahran. 6:30pm. $38.00.

SAMANTHA MORELY + JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET The Water Rat

Hotel, South Melbourne. 7pm.

SUSY & MALCOM The Moldy Fig, 9pm.

THANDO Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd.

8pm. $10.00.

THE LOW DOWN BIG BAND Retreat

Hotel, Brunswick. 8pm.

THE MAMAS + LAWLESS QUARTET + DIRT HAND Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

$10.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ALEXIS NICOLE Wesley Anne, Northcote.

6pm.

DAN DINNEN & SHORTY Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9pm.

DANNY WALSH Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.

DUO CHAMBER MELANGE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:30pm. $39.00.

JACK CARTY & GUS GARDINER + RO

Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8pm. $28.89.

JASPER HOLLIS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9pm.

JEFF MARTIN + MITCH KING Workers Club, Geelong. 8pm. $39.80.

KOLJA BLACHER Melbourne Recital

FEATURED GIGS

Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $39.00.

LINCOLN LE FEVRE + WIL WAGNER

Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8pm.

MAREE FEWSTER + RUBY SOHO Some

Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8pm.

MUSICLAND OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Musicland, Fawkner. 7pm. $5.00.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Sloth Bar, Footscray.

8pm.

PARKVILLE + JIMMY HARWOOD + SPIRITUS Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

RIVERSNAKE Musicland, Fawkner.

7:30pm. $10.00.

RYAN DOWNEY Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm.

SHEWOLF + JARROD MARSH & CLEA FREELAND + CICADASTONE + ATOMIC RIOT Cherry Bar, Melbourne

Cbd. 8pm. $10.00.

SWAMPLAND - ISSUE 04 LAUNCH - FEAT: HTMLFLOWERS + VARIOUS ASSES + TOM LYNGCOLN + NO SISTER

Melbourne. 8pm.

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $12.50.

THE TOYS Max Watt's, Melbourne.

10:30pm. $61.20.

Friday 29 June

Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

$10.00.

PETE DALY Drunken Poet, West

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS A+ Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8pm.

ACTION SAM Elephant & Wheelbarrow,

Melbourne. 11pm.

AUGUST WOLFBITER + SENTIA + FORMILES + PHIL STONE + KINGDOM OF SLEEP Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 7pm.

$10.00.

AUSTRALIAN BON JOVI SHOW

Hysteria Lounge, Lilydale. 6pm. $25.00.

CAPTAIN SPALDING BAND Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8pm.

THEE LOOSE HOUNDS + POISON PERIL + GOLDEN HELMET Old Bar,

TRAM COPS - FEAT: THE LOW DOWN BIG BAND + MIO + TAMARA & THE DREAMS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8pm.

VALERIE AVENUE + ONE MORE WEEKEND + STAND TALL + STRANGER

Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8.70.

WHAT’S ON PRESENTS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 9pm.

WHOOPIE CAT + A BASKET OF MAMMOTHS + THE HIGGS Toff In

Town, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $10.00.

HIP HOP & R&B

Room, Hawthorn. 8pm. $25.00.

THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. $10.00.

THE BASEMENT BIG BAND Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $30.00.

THE GOB-IRON STRING BAND

Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6pm.

THE LAWLESS QUARTET + MANDEK PENHA The B.east, Brunswick East. 9pm.

THE ROYAL SWAZI SPA The Jazzlab,

Brunswick. 8pm. $30.00.

VARDOS Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6pm. $39.00.

Melbourne. 8:30pm.

BENNY PETERS & THE MISTREATERS

Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm.

CARLA RUSSO + BLAIRE + MARINA MITCHELL + YUKUMBABE Workers

Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

DAVID WESTERN + SLOWCOACHING

Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 8pm.

FREEZA PUSH START COMP - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Chapel Off Chapel,

Prahran. 6:30pm. $10.00.

GLITTER - DRAG NIGHT - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Sloth Bar, Footscray.

10pm.

CASH SAVAGE & THE LAST DRINKS + BLAKE SCOTT + SPIRAL PERM Corner

HEY GRINGO Pirates Tavern, Williamstown. 8pm.

Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

Lounge, Belgrave. 8pm. $44.90.

Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm.

CHAPEL STREET SOCIAL CLUB - FEAT: PHATO A MANO + NAMN + MATT RADOVICH Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

DJ GRANDMASTER VICIOUS Retreat

Hotel, Brunswick. 11:30pm.

DJ LADY LOVE POTION Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9pm.

ESPIONAGE + DARKER HALF + ENVENOMED + TURRET + TRIPLE KILL

Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7pm. $15.00.

FCKUPS + SNOWFLAKE + THE POLYGAMISTS + DENTAL PLAN

Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8pm. $7.00.

FIGHT THE SUN + THE BLACKTIDES

Woody's Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8pm.

FRIPPS & FRIPPS + ROYAL EAST + MONA BAY Penny Black, Brunswick. 7pm.

JAALA + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

8pm. $15.00.

JESSEPALOZZA - FEAT: BLOODY HELL + JUNIOR FICTION + CRASH + POLLEN

JESSWAR + P-UNIQUE + NETTI

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.00.

MIXTAPE - FEAT: 007BADASS + SOFIE ROZE + KÖDA + PRJCT Laundry Bar,

Fitzroy. 10pm.

PARTY & BULLSHIT FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm.

PEEZO TRIBUTE NIGHT - FEAT: ALLDAY + CHARLIE THREADS + DEX + DOS BOY + GALLUS + MORE Laundry

Bar, Fitzroy. 8pm.

RNB FRIDAYS CLUB - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BŌNEWOMAN Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $10.00.

COMMA SUTRA Chapel Off Chapel,

Prahran. 7:30pm. $38.00.

CRAIG SMITH QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz

Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8pm. $8.00.

JON STEVENS + J.R. REYNE Grand Hotel Mornington, Mornington. 8pm. $39.80.

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $30.00.

Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10pm.

KINEMATIC Red Betty, Brunswick. 8pm. $10.00.

LA DANSE MACABRE Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9pm.

ERICA TUCCERI + SPIROGRAPH STUDIES The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 6pm.

KHE SANH - CHISEL BARNES SHOW

DANIEL MOUGERMAN QUINTET

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

ELLE T & THE DOCTOR The Moldy Fig, 7pm. $15.00.

EVALUTION The Bank (brunswick),

MATTHEW YOUNG Northcote Social MOODY BEACHES + PARTY PEST Post

NATHAN SLATER QUARTET Paris Cat

$10.00.

Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $20.00.

Office Hotel, Coburg. 9pm.

MURPHY'S HARDWARE Lomond Hotel,

Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

PETER ALLEN – LIVE IN INVERTED COMMAS - FEAT: MATTHEW HADGRAFT Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

9pm. $38.00.

POPROCKS + DR PHIL Toff In Town,

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

REGURGITATOR WITH SEJA & MINDY WANG + THE ORBWEAVERS Melbourne

Recital Centre, Southbank. 8pm. $55.00.

$10.00.

MEIWA + RUBY GILL Some Velvet

Morning, Clifton Hill. 8pm.

NICOLA WATSON + STEPH BRETT

Longplay, Fitzroy North. 8pm. $15.00.

NYSSA BRADSWORTH Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

PHIL MANNING The Local Taphouse, St Kilda East. 9:30pm.

PUGSLEY BUZZARD Bar Open, Fitzroy.

6:30pm.

RATTLINCANE Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale. 8pm. $10.00.

ROSEMARY LANE - THE MUSIC OF BERT JANSCH & PENTANGLE Caravan

Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8pm. $23.00.

RUSSELL MORRIS & BAND + ABBEY STONE Satellite Lounge, Mulgrave. 8pm.

$32.00.

SONGS FROM THE LOST HIGHWAY - THE POETRY & WESTERN OF HANK WILLIAMS - FEAT: ANDY BAYLOR & THE COUNTRY RAMBLERS + LESLIE AVRIL + WENDY PFEIFFER + ALANNA EGAN + MORE Spotted Mallard,

Brunswick. 6pm. $23.77.

STEVE BOYD'S RUM REVERIE Gem Bar,

Collingwood. 9pm.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Saturday 30 June

LOOSE MOOSE + TOMBOLO + BACK POCKET 303, Northcote. 8pm. $5.00.

MATTHEW WHITAKER Bird's Basement,

Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.

Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $30.00.

PRACTICALLY PERFECT – THE MUSIC OF JULIE ANDREWS - FEAT: KARLA HILLAM + JEREMY HINMAN Chapel Off

Chapel, Prahran. 6:30pm. $38.00.

QUARRY ROAD Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. 8:30pm.

SON OF A GUNZEL Catfish, Fitzroy. 9pm.

SOUTHSIDE SOUL - FEAT: DJ LADY SOUL + RONAN HAMILL + DJ HEATA + THE SOUL TWINS + MORE Kingston

City Hall, Moorabbin. 8pm. $5.00.

On Thursday June 28 The Drunken Poet will be serving up a bevy of heartfelt singer-songwriters for your listening. After 15 years away from his craft, Pete Daly has reconnected with his singer-songwriter self and will be taking the stage from 8pm, meanwhile Nashville-born Americana singer-songwriter Jasper Hollis will helm the stage from 9pm. Best of all, you can catch it all for free.

JOHN WILLIAMS DOUBLESHOT OF BLUES Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm.

6pm. $38.00.

MAJAK DOOR Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 8pm.

Pete Daly + Jasper Hollis The Drunken Poet

JEFF MARTIN + MITCH KING Sooki

Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6pm.

TROY WILSON The Moldy Fig, 9pm.

HE’S EVERY WOMAN - FEAT: JUSTIN CLAUSEN Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

$12.00.

HAYDEN MITT Wesley Anne, Northcote.

8pm. $10.00.

Brunswick. 8:30pm.

LAZERTITS + CULTE + DEPARTMENT + RAYZA + SPIT Howler, Brunswick. 8pm.

Locals SERF and LoVision are set to join forces at The Post Office Hotel on Thursday June 28. SERF blends dense baselines and distorted drum machines to create electronica akin to ‘80s pop, meanwhile LoVision merges the artificial with the organic in an equally unique brand of electronica. The pair will kick off from 8pm and best of all, entry is free.

ANNA SCIONTI Drunken Poet, West

8pm.

FAKTORY FRIDAYS - FEAT: DURMY + SALVY + NOVA + YATHS + MORE

SERF + LoVision The Post Office Hotel

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK

CARE FACTOR + THE HOLLOW MAJORS + SEDDON + SILENCE THE STORM Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick

East. 8pm. $10.00.

AFTER HOURS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd.

TAMARA KULDIN QUARTET Lido Jazz

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC PAUL WILLIAMSON'S HAMMOND COMBO Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

Cbd. 9pm. $25.00.

BOB SEDERGREEN & FRIENDS Lido Jazz

Room, Hawthorn. 8pm. $25.00.

COMMA SUTRA Chapel Off Chapel,

Prahran. 7:30pm. $38.00.

COPE STREET PARADE Bar Open,

Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

DANCING IN OUTER SPACE - FEAT: DJ MANCHILD + CHARLES CARUSO

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 11pm. $5.00.

Fight The Sun Woody’s Bar

Local heavy rock outfit Fight The Sun dropped their debut self-titled EP in February and have been lapping up absolute waves of support since. They released a music video for EP single ‘Goodbye Gravity’ –­ showcasing the threepiece operating in frenetic full force – just recently, and are now set to jump on their Goodbye Gravity Tour. Fight The Sun will be rolling into Woody’s Bar on Friday June 29, with Waves and The Blacktides in tow as support. Kicks off at 8pm and entry is $5.

Bōnewoman The Evelyn Hotel Psych, jazz and soul-infused outfit Bōnewoman are launching their second single ‘Reciprocation’ at The Ev on Friday June 29. With a truck load of entertaining and enthralling acts including Ora, Electric Toothbrush, XXFLOS, Elle Shimada and Rhys Newling set to join as support, it’s looking to be a huge night. Head down from 8pm and grab your tickets for $11 via Oztix.

August Wolfbiter Reverence Hotel Crossing the Bass Straight, Hobart natives August Wolfbiter will be hitting up The Rev on Friday June 29. The fourpiece will have support from SENTIA, FORMILIES, Phil Stone and Kingdom Of Sleep, ensuring all your alt-rock needs are well and truly met. $10 entry on the door and it’ll be kicking off from 7pm. Get on it.

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Featured Gigs

Espionage The Bendigo Hotel In celebration of their heaving debut album Digital Dystopia, Espionage will be taking over The Bendigo Hotel on Friday June 29. Joining them will be Sydney’s Darker Half and fellow Melbourne metallers Envenomed, Turret and Triple Kill. It all starts at 7pm. Keep an eye on the Facebook event for ticketing info.

Gob-Iron String Band Edinburgh Castle Old time honky tonk outfit Gob-Iron String Band are set to take to Edinburgh Castle on Friday June 29. The four-piece bring with them their harmonica and string driven brand of folk from 6pm and best of all, entry is free.

Thee Loose Hounds The Old Bar Coming in from WA, Thee Loose Hounds are set to take over The Old Bar on Friday June 29. The three-piece garage-rock outfit will be joined by none other than CAKEFIGHT, Poison Peril and Golden Helmet in what is set to be an absolutely raucous night. Get down from 8pm and tickets are $10 on the door.

Care Factor Whole Lotta Love A blistering night of hard rock, heavy metal and grunge is set to roll into Whole Lotta Love on Friday June 29, with Care Factor taking on the role of headliner. Completing the evening’s proceedings comes The Hollow Majors, Seddon and Silence The Storm and it’s all available to you for an easy $10. Bands from 8pm.

DJ CHRIS XYNOS Edinburgh Castle,

Brunswick. 9pm.

+ WORDS OF ELIZABETH + LOOSE END + POST PACIFIC Wrangler Studios,

Northcote. 8pm. $12.00.

HAVE/HOLD + PEMBERTON + TOUGH UNCLE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

DJ SALSA & CUMBIA DANCE PARTY - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Open Studio, FIS & ROB THORNE + PYUR Howler,

Brunswick. 8:30pm. $29.34.

GEORGIA BROOKS SWINGTET Open

Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm. $10.00.

GOOD MORNING KAOS Dizzy's Jazz

Club, Richmond. 7:30pm. $10.00.

GROCER GREEN The Moldy Fig, 9pm.

HARMANIAX Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

HE’S EVERY WOMAN - FEAT: JUSTIN CLAUSEN Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

6pm. $38.00.

HIGH BINDER + POCKET DEEP Open

Studio, Northcote. 5pm. $8.00.

JEN SALISBURY & MARK MORAND

The Moldy Fig, 7pm.

JESS FAIRLIE Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $30.00.

LA RUMBA Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 10:30am.

LA RUMBA Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 12:00pm.

LA RUMBA Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 1:30pm.

MATTHEW WHITAKER Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.

MAYFIELD Night Cat, Fitzroy. 11:30pm. $5.00.

NICHAUD FITZGIBBON Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $30.00.

NICK BARKER & THE REPTILES + VIOLETINE Yarraville Club, Yarraville.

8pm. $23.00.

NIMBUS TRIO Melbourne Recital Centre,

Southbank. 7pm. $35.00.

PATTI LUPONE Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 8pm. $75.00.

PINK PURSE The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $30.00.

PRACTICALLY PERFECT – THE MUSIC OF JULIE ANDREWS - FEAT: KARLA HILLAM + JEREMY HINMAN Chapel Off

Chapel, Prahran. 6:30pm. $38.00.

SLOW GRIND FEVER - FEAT: RICHIE1250 + MOHAIR SLIM + PIERRE BARONI + EMMA PEEL + RENATO & HELENA + MORE Bar Open, Fitzroy.

10pm. $12.00.

THE EUGENE BALL STANDARDS QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.

Georgia Fields + more The Wesley Anne Four indie-pop wonders from across the country are coming together for a collaborative tour, which will stop at The Wesley Anne on Saturday June 30. Settle into your Saturday arvo with a gorgeous lineup including Georgia Fields, Merpire, Pheno and Matilda Abraham who’ll be serving up a steaming platter of alt-pop originals, covers and collabs. Doors open at 1.30pm and you can grab your tickets for $15 via Trybooking for $20 on the door.

8:30pm.

THE KING LOUIE COLLECTIVE + PPB LATE NIGHT DJS Prince Public Bar, St

Kilda . 8pm.

THE ROOKIES The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

11pm.

TRIO AGOGO Wesley Anne, Northcote.

6pm.

VINCE JONES Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 7:30pm. $35.00.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ANNUAL LEAF + PARTY PEST Labour In

Vain, Fitzroy. 8pm.

BABY 8 + MOODY BEACHES + PARTY PEST Off The Hip Records, Melbourne

Cbd. 2pm.

BEN ALTER Old Bar, Fitzroy. 4pm.

BIG & HORNY Musicland, Fawkner.

7:30pm.

CHARLIE BELLE + LOLA SOLA Some

Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8:30pm.

DEN + SPIKE FUCK + RED RED KROVVY + SECOND SIGHT + MORE

Treehouses + ISLA KA Reverence Hotel

Indie emo-rock outfit Treehouses are set to join forces with Tassie three-piece ISLA KA at The Rev on Saturday June 30. The show will also feature the supports of A Rioting Mind and The Flying So High-O’s when it kicks off at 8pm. Snag your tickets via Oztix for an easy $13.

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Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $15.00.

DIRTY RATS Phoenix Bar, Brunswick.

8:30pm. $10.00.

DJ BAD PARAMETER Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 10:30pm.

DRAINING + HALF CUT + BUTTERFLY SPINE + DENTAL PLAN Old Bar, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $10.00.

GHOST OF NOW + IIAH + HNYMLK

Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8pm. $10.00.

HALFWAIT + ONE MORE WEEKEND

Footscray. 12pm. $13.24.

ABRAHAM + MERPIE Wesley Anne,

Northcote. 1pm. $16.00.

HIP HOP & R&B

IMMY OWUSU’S MAGIC BUTTER MACHINE + PLOVERS + THE MOTHER GURUS + GLUTEN PRIEST 303,

BIG DANCING SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm.

ELECTRIC DREAMS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00.

KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + DURMY + MORE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd.

INTO THE MYSTIC – THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON - FEAT: JOE CREIGHTON & BAND Satellite Lounge,

REAL TALK BURN LEGACY RAP BATTLES - FEAT: PFAK + CREEPY J + KARNI + MYLES MURPHY + MORE

$10.00.

HOUSEHATS + RATHAMMOCKM + DIANA RADAR Northcote Social Club,

Northcote. 8:30pm. $12.00.

Northcote. 8pm. $10.00.

Mulgrave. 8pm. $22.00.

LIP SYNC CHICKS + FURLONG + TAMARA DREAM Last Chance Rock And

Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 3pm.

9:30pm.

Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. $18.04.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK

LOOKS THAT KILL - THE MOTLEY CRUE TRIBUTE + THE BOURBON ROOM + DIAMOND FOXX Max Watt's,

BACKYARD BREW Royal Hotel (mornington), Mornington. 8pm.

LOW SPEED BUS CHASE + HONEYBONE + THE AVENUE + DJ SCALLYWAG Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.

Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 2pm.

HEY GRINGO Yarra Valley Grand Hotel, Yarra Glen. 8pm.

MURDERBALLS + I AM DUCKEYE + LOOSE CANNON + UNDAMAGED + ALUMINUM MONSTER Bendigo Hotel,

HUSSY HICKS + MONIQUE BRUMBY + Z-STAR TRINITY Spotted Mallard,

Brunswick. 8pm. $28.89.

NEIGHBOURHOOD VOID + RAYZA + THE GURDIES Post Office Hotel, Coburg.

Melbourne. 3pm.

Melbourne. 7pm. $24.00.

8:30pm. $10.00.

MAX RIEBL Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

12:30pm. $38.00.

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.00.

9pm.

NOUGHTS + UTE ROOT + OVERTIME

The Blowhole (foxxy Dolphin), Collingwood. 8pm. $10.00.

PATRIZIA AND THE GROOVE Broadford

Hotel, Broadford. 9pm.

PETER ALLEN – LIVE IN INVERTED COMMAS - FEAT: MATTHEW HADGRAFT Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

9pm. $38.00.

PRIMITIVE CALCULATORS + OV PAIN + DEADER + SPEW BALLOON + BLOODOFITO Last Chance Rock And

Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8pm. $10.00.

RABBIT ISLAND - FEAT: MAXINE FUNKE + THE FINKS + SNAKE & FRIENDS + RABBIT ISLAND Brunswick

Music Studio, Brunswick East. 6pm. $10.00.

SEEDY JEEZUS + RIVER OF SNAKES

The B.east, Brunswick East. 8pm.

SHEPPARTON AIRPLANE + FERLA + BODIES Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 5pm.

SHERIFF + COPPERHEAD BRASS BAND + T.K. REEVE Cherry Bar,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.00.

SPOONFUL Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.

8:30pm.

STRUNG OUT The Croxton, Thornbury.

8pm. $59.90.

THE EMPTY THREATS + FURLONG + KILL THE DARLING Red Betty, Brunswick.

7pm.

THE HUNTER EXPRESS Edinburgh

Castle, Brunswick. 5pm.

THORNHILL + DROWN THIS CITY + REDHOOK + CAGED EXISTENCE Royal

Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $15.00.

TOTALLY AWESOME DANCE PARTY - FEAT: PHATTY PHATTY + TUB TUB + MZRIZK + NKECHI John Curtin Hotel,

Carlton. 8pm. $10.00.

TREEHOUSES + FLYING SO HIGH O'S + ISLA KA + A RIOTING MIND Reverence

Hotel, Footscray. 8pm. $15.00.

TURRET + KATANA CARTEL + KUNTSQUAD + PANIK Musicland,

CRAIG WOODWARD & FRIENDS

HEY GRINGO (DUO) - FEAT: HEY GRINGO (DUO) Grand Hotel (yarra

Glen), Yarra Glen. 8pm.

KRAKEN FOLK SESSIONS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Drunken Poet, West

LISA MILLER TRIO Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 5pm.

MATT WALKER Gem Bar, Collingwood.

8:30pm.

MICK DALEY & THE CORPORATE RAIDERS Union Hotel (brunswick),

Brunswick. 9pm.

NADIA ROSE BAND Drunken Poet, West

Melbourne. 9pm.

PAUL REID Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5pm.

RUSSELL MORRIS Hysteria Lounge,

Lilydale. 6pm. $55.00.

SONGS FROM THE LOST HIGHWAY - THE POETRY & WESTERN OF HANK WILLIAMS - FEAT: ANDY BAYLOR + JULIE O'HARA Caravan Music Club,

Bentleigh East. 8pm. $25.00.

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Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:30pm.

THE PHEASANTRY Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.

THE TESKEY BROTHERS + CAITI BAKER Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd.

7:30pm.

TOTALLY GOURDGEOUS 303, Northcote.

3pm.

Sunday 1 July HIP HOP & R&B DEJA VU SUNDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9pm.

HOT FUDGE SUNDAYS - FEAT: D'FRO + ILRESPONCE + MORE Lucky Coq,

Windsor. 3pm.

QUINN XCII Corner Hotel, Richmond.

8pm. $54.00.

HOUSE, ELECTRO, INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS BEAR BLUE Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

$8.00.

TURTLE WAVE + BAPTISM OF UZI + KÖDA + SHEMAIAH KAYE + DJ CADE

BODY CORPORATE + CASTILLES + QUIVERS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7pm.

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WINTER POP UP TOUR - FEAT: GEORGIA FIELDS + PHENO + MATILDA

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Fawkner. 7:30pm. $15.00.

Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm. $10.00.

Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm. $10.00.

Hotel, Collingwood. 6pm. $10.00.

Fitzroy. 7pm. $10.00.

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Featured Gigs PIGGOTT Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

Settle into the warm atmosphere of The Moldy Fig on Saturday June 30 for some quintessential jazz classics of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s as performed by Jen Salisbury and Mark Morand. Salisbury is known for her exquisite vocals, while Morand’s solo guitar style is a product of his inspiration from greats such as Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell.

Head down from 7pm, entry is free.

JESSE VALACH'S BLUES MOUNTAIN

Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4pm.

LEAH SENIOR + JESSE WILLIAMS + ZAK OLSEN Tramway Hotel, North

JOE FORRESTER + RACHEL CLARK + JONNY B Corner Hotel, Richmond. 3pm.

LITTLE DESERT + V Tote Hotel,

Fitzroy. 8pm.

MAX RIEBL Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

NATHAN BRETT Standard Hotel, Fitzroy.

OPEN/MIC JAM NIGHTS Musicland,

Fawkner. 7pm.

QUINTON TREMBATH + DAVID GRIMSON + PETE CERNI Reverence

$14.30.

SONGS FROM DAN + THE CARTRIDGE FAMILY + SARAH CARROLL Northcote

Collingwood. 5pm.

12:30pm. $38.00.

SARAH EIDA + GREY HORIZON + MR STITCHER Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 7pm.

SKELTER + AZTX + THE HUM DRUMS

Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 6:30pm. $10.00.

STRUNG OUT Pier Live, Frankston. 8pm. $49.90.

THE WOODLAND HUNTERS Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5pm.

TRIBUTE TO VINNIE PAUL - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Whole Lotta Love,

Brunswick East. 3pm.

TRUE VULTURE + STAR CLUB + DR. CHICKEN GRISTLE Last Chance Rock

And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8pm. $5.00.

W.M.N + HOWLITE + HEY HARRIET + YULE Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BALKAN BRASS - FEAT: OPA! BATO + OPA SEKO Farouk's Olive, Thornbury.

7:30pm. $10.00.

BOOGALICIOUS Bar Open, Fitzroy.

6pm.

ELLA TRINIDAD Night Cat, Fitzroy. 7pm.

Seedy Jeezus The B.East

PETER SONIC + RO + ​YES YES WHATEVER Workers Club, Fitzroy.

$15.00.

Melbourne Cbd. 5pm. $20.00.

Jen Salisbury + Mark Morand The Moldy Fig

ELWOOD BLUES CLUB Prince Public

Bar, St Kilda . 4pm.

J.B. PATERSON Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 4pm.

JAMES MILSOM + BROADS + KIRSTEN TAYLOR Toff In Town,

Helmed by seasoned songstress Nardia Rose, The Nardia Rose Band is a newly established group of performers who are already taking to huge heights. They’ve recently supported Tex Perkins and Russell Morris and will play The Drunken Poet on Saturday June 30 from 9pm. Entry is free.

+ MOUNT TROUT + OV PAIN Tote

Collingwood. 7pm.

HOUSEMATE OF MINE + LEVITATING CHURCHES + ​TUMBLE TURN + DAN PURDEY ​​ Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm.

The Nardia Rose Band The Drunken Poet

COLLARD GREENS & GRAVY Gem Bar,

$5.00.

$10.00.

FOXY Royal Hotel (mornington), Mornington. 3pm.

MATTHEW WHITAKER Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.

MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

MATT JOE GOW Rochester Hotel,

Fitzroy. 4:30pm.

7pm.

Hotel, Footscray. 3pm.

Social Club, Northcote. 2pm. $19.00.

SUGATREE Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:30pm.

SUNDAY SIP & SING KARAOKE - FEAT: MRS. SMITH + SPARKS Wesley Anne,

Northcote. 3pm.

THE MELTDOWN Spotted Mallard,

Brunswick. 4pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS MONDAY BONE MACHINE - FEAT: T-REK + VARIOUS ARTISTS Boney,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

MONDAY NIGHT MASS - FEAT: RABBIT ISLAND + MIO + LYNDON BLUE + OSTRAALY Northcote Social

Club, Northcote. 8pm.

NIEUW MONDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7pm. $3.00.

OH DEANNA + POPPONGENE Old Bar,

Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00.

SYNTHETICS + COMPOUND + ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING Spotted

303 YARRA BANKS JAM NIGHT 303,

Bentleigh East. 2:30pm. $40.00.

ANDREA KELLER LEADS THE COMPOSER'S CIRCLE The Jazzlab,

Brian Campeau Compass Pizza Hailing from Sydney, Brian Campeau is a musical all-rounder to behold. He’s worked as an arranger, a composer for television, film and radio, and has closely collaborated with the likes of Angus & Julia Stone, Bluejuice and more. But also a singersongwriter in his own right, Campeau has a heaving discography under his belt and is set to drop his latest album Old Dog New Tricks in August. You can catch Campeau (with his new trio band in tow) at Compass Pizza on Sunday July 1, kicking off at 6pm.

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Brunswick East. 5:30pm.

YANA ALANA Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 6:30pm. $39.80.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS - FEAT: MICHELLE GARDINER + PAIGE SPIERS + PAIGE SMITH Customs House

Hotel, Williamstown. 2pm.

ANDY BAYLOR & THE BANKSIA BAND

Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 4:30pm.

ARLO HARLEY + NEIL WILKINSON + MICHAEL HARUTYUNYAN Evelyn

Hotel, Fitzroy. 2pm. $5.00.

Mallard, Brunswick. 8pm.

HIP HOP & R&B KILLER HERTZ + MORE Evelyn Hotel,

Fitzroy. 8pm. $5.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC Northcote. 8pm.

Brunswick. 8pm. $15.00.

UNBROKEN TRIO + BAGGAGE Open

Studio, Northcote. 8pm. $5.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK CHARLES JENKINS Retreat Hotel,

Brunswick. 8pm.

DUO CHAMBER MELANGE Melbourne

Recital Centre, Southbank. 12pm.

INVENTI ENSEMBLE Melbourne Recital

Centre, Southbank. 6pm. $39.00.

Tuesday 3 July INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS

AUGUSTINE ANG + THIS DAY LAST YEAR + SHARKS COUNTRY EXPLOSION 303, Northcote. 3pm.

CREME DE LA FEMME - FEAT: DADA ONO + SPECIAL GUESTS + LOSUMO

CLAP HANDS Catfish, Fitzroy. 5pm.

EXECUTIVE ZONE + BLOODY HELL

$10.00.

Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7pm. $10.00.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ATM15 BIG BAND The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $25.00.

NOW. HERE. THIS - FEAT: BLUME + WVRBVBY + CLOSE COUNTERS Toff

In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.00.

UNCOMFORTABLE SCIENCE - FEAT: LACHLAN MITCHELL + MORE Boney,

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS

ANNALIESE ROSE + GUS + JAMES AYRIS Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

$30.00.

WESTERN SWINGTIME WITH DONAL & PETER BAYLOR Lomond Hotel,

SATELLITES ART GALLERY LAUNCH - FEAT: TANKERVILLE + SLIM JEFFRIES + PTING + JUNGLE BREED

Monday 2 July

Bear Blue The Old Bar Melbourne singer-songwriter Bear Blue will be taking to The Old Bar on Sunday July 1, joined by Isobel Caldwell and GraceJean. The trio of artists have played the venue together before, so if you missed out last time now’s your chance to catch them all in their element. Doors open from 7pm and entry is $8.

Munsterhaus, Fitzroy. 6pm.

ANTHONIE TONNON + JAMES FAHY Some Velvet Morning, Clifton

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.

2:30pm. $29.00.

NICK HAYWOOD TRIO The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $20.00.

OLIVER DOWNES + TURBO Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 7pm.

THE B# BIG BAND Copacabana, Fitzroy.

1pm. $20.00.

THE SLIPDIXIES Open Studio, Northcote.

5:30pm.

VINCE JONES Caravan Music Club,

8pm. $10.00.

RABBIT ISLAND + STEFAN BLAIR

THE PRAIRIE OYSTERS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3pm.

THREE KINGS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 3pm.

WAZ E JAMES Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4pm.

Blazing Melbourne psych-rock trio Seedy Jeezus are bidding farewell to their home soil before taking on a European tour with a gig at The B.East on Saturday June 30. The band will celebrate their sophomore album Polaris Oblique, which will kick on across Europe throughout July. Along for the ride are distorted rock powerhouse River of Snakes and it’s all going down from 8pm.

Entry is free.

VIKA & LINDA BULL + JAIME ROBBIE REYNE Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 3pm.

Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.00.

Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Hill. 8pm. $18.00.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK

8pm.

GIRL FRIDAY Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8pm.

IRISH SESSION Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8pm.

KLUB MUK 303, Northcote. 7:30pm.

MAKE IT UP CLUB - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS + MORE Bar Open, Fitzroy.

8:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT + VARIOUS ARTISTS Open Studio, Northcote. 8pm.

OSSICLE DUO Melbourne Recital

Centre, Southbank. 6pm. $39.00.

PIANO KARAOKE WITH LISA CRAWLEY Compass Pizza, Brunswick

East. 7:30pm.

REVOLVER RETURNS - OPEN MIC NIGHT Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7pm.

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