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Angie McMahon Interview

News Arts Guide Beat Eats Radar Industry Punk Hip Hop Electronic Skegss Angie McMahon Nice Biscuit Izellah Damon Langley Custard Even A Music-Lover’s Guide To Tokyo Intervals Album of the Week Singles of the Week Album Reviews Profiles Live Gig Guide

Editor’s note With Gloria Brancatisano

You won’t come across a more down to earth trio than our cover stars Skegss. It’s pretty fabulous to come across a bunch of young musicians who are making music solely because they love it so much – and that’s the reason why so many people are drawn to them. I recommend giving their album a spin once it drops, but until then our chat with the band should tide you over.

That’s not all we’ve got this week. We catch up with Angie McMahon ahead of her huge show at The Forum – seriously, she is such a wonder. We also get the goss on newbies Nice Biscuit, find out what Even have been up to, catch up with Custard, and even help you plan out your next trip to Tokyo.

We’re only scratching the surface here, because I don’t like to spoil everything.

Surprises are fun too (unless of course you look down the contents list, in which case there won’t be any surprises at all).

On that note, I’m ready to head out into the Spring sunshine – because winter is gone mates. And maybe now I’ll stop talking about the weather all the time. But probably not, because small talk is hard.

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News Falls Festival Let Loose Their 2018/2019 Lineup Falls Festival has returned with a typically huge lineup for their 2018/2019 celebrations, bringing some of the greatest acts from all corners of the globe to Australia for the festivities. Leading the charge comes groove behemoth Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, alongside Catfish and the Bottlemen who’ll appear in their only Australian shows. Further highlights include Vance Joy, CHVRCHES, Interpol, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jack River, DMA’s and Mallrat, while the festival will also be blessing the rains with a set from legendary ‘Africa’ rockers Toto. Falls Festival Lorne goes down from Friday December 28 until Monday December 31.

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Hailing from San Francisco, Sonny & The Sunsets are bringing their brand of washed out beach pop to Australia – but instead of throwing a typical gig, they’re putting on their own mini-festival. Sonny Daze Festival will span two stages at The Curtin and feature sets from a barrage of legends. There’ll also be performances from RVG, Terry, Native Cats, Ciggie Witch, Primo, Traffik Island, Martin Frawley, Stroppies and Mod Con. Running from 4pm until late (with a break at 7pm for mess-hall style dinner), this is looking to be a cracker. It’s all going down at The Curtin Hotel on Saturday October 20.

The Kite Machine’s new song ‘Sinister Sound’ takes heavy rock riffs and mixes them with a sweet groove. The verses are gooey like a lollipop and build anticipation to the chorus. Taking hints from The Black Keys and Queens of the Stoneage, the choruses have you asking for more. This follows from their 2015 EP LUNATICS that saw two singles on the triple j Unearthed charts. Want to catch their latest music live? They play the Gasometer Upstairs on Thursday September 20.

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Circus Oz’s Sidesault at The Melba offering is set to come into Melbourne for its second run in October. The festival will feature six local and international circus companies presenting their experimental works that promise to push boundaries and challenge the notions of contemporary circus. There’ll be comedy, music, dance and more melded through traditional elements of circus, when Sidesault at The Melba goes down at Circus Oz’s home base, The Melba Spiegeltent from Thursday October 11 until Sunday October 21.

Forward thinking rapper Joey Bada$$ and anthemic LA DJ Fisher have been added to Beyond the Valley’s stacked fifth anniversary lineup. Joey Bada$$ hits our shores for the first time since the release of last year’s intensely political All Amerikkkan Badass, while Fisher is riding the success of his debut single ‘Ya Kidding’, released last year. The international pair will rub shoulders with a dizzying mix of homegrown and overseas stars already announced for BTV, including The Kooks, Bonobo, Ball Park Music, Tash Sultana, PNAU and Client Liason. Beyond the Valley hits Lardner Park, Victoria from Friday December 28 to Tuesday January 1.

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Strawberry Fields Add 64 Acts to Tenth Anniversary Lineup Following their massive first announcement, Strawberry Fields have lifted the bar yet again by adding a whopping 64 acts to their tenth anniversary festival. Getting down are Melbourne mainstays Miss Goldie and DJ Manchild, alongside DJ and producer SIMONA, MXXWLL, Turner Street Sound, Hiatus Kaiyote, CC:Disco! and Wax’o Paradiso. Plus, American acts such as Carl Craig, Honey Dijon, Soul Cap, Oona Dahl and Dirtwire. What’s more is the festival will host a series of showcases and takeovers – with Resident Advisor and Foreign Brothers curating selections of well-loved acts. Strawberry Fields Festival goes down from Friday November 16 to Sunday November 18.

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Lily Allen

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In February 2019, Lily Allen will make her eagerly awaited return to Melbourne. The legendary British singer will perform a series of Australian shows following her recent release of No Shame. These will be Allen’s first performances Down Under in the last four years.

No Shame is a rebirth. Allen has come back after some difficult years and produced a beautiful, raw and truthful collection of pop songs.

See her at the Forum Theatre on Wednesday February 6.

Next week, Novel will present German house/techno auteur DJ Koze in his first Australian performance in over four years. The event, called Smalltown, takes place at the new B3 event space located at the underground carpark of Etihad Stadium, enhancing Melbourne’s nightlife on Thursday September 27. This will be the first time this space has been used for a dance music event. Joining DJ Koze for the first event is techno producer Charlotte De Witte, German label owner and producer Gerd Janson.

Returns to Australia in 2019

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FOMO Festival is back with another rip-roaring lineup, bringing a stack of the best hip hop and electronic acts together. Getting down for this year’s stellar event is Nicki Minaj in her first ever Australian festival appearance. Alongside a heap of Grammy nominations, Minaj is already one of the most popular hip hop artists recording today. Joining Minaj will be Mississippi duo Rae Sremmurd and tropical house don Mura Masa. Further highlights include Lil Pump, Kali Uchis, San Holo and Aussie dance royalty Anna Lunoe. The Melbourne edition of FOMO hits Flemington Racecourse on Sunday January 13.

Brisbane folk singer-songwriter Sahara Beck is set to headline a run of dates along the east coast this November, off the back of her stellar new single ‘Here We Go Again’. The new track comes teeming with art-pop sensibilities and searing choruses and recently took home first place in the US-based Unsigned Only Music Competition’s contemporary category, which saw over 6,000 entries from 95 countries. Across her career the young-gun has taken to coveted stages at Bluesfest and Falls festivals and supported the likes of Ball Park Music and Paul Kelly. For her Here We Go Again tour, Sahara Beck will take to the Grace Darling Hotel on Saturday November 3.

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Corner Awards Announce Packed 2018 Shortlist The Corner Hotel have announced a typically brilliant shortlist for this year’s Corner Award, featuring ‘70s-styled punks Amyl and the Sniffers, Indigenous hip hop hero Baker Boy, and danceheroes Haiku Hands amongst others. The accolade, adjudicated by a small group of industry experts, goes to an artist deemed to be breaking the mould and innovating with their music. The lucky recipient of the 2018 Corner Award will score a headline gig at the historic Corner Hotel with pre-production time at Bakehouse Studios prior to the show, a 150 copy pressing of a limited edition 7”, $2000, as well as a myriad of advertising and press opportunities.

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The Gooch Palms

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Newcastle garage-pop darlings The Gooch Palms have dropped a new single in ‘Marfa Lights’ and have announced that they’ll be taking it along the east coast to show it off. Named for the mysterious night lights spectacle the duo stumbled upon in Marfa, west Texas, the track is a charismatic bop that features a slick drum break. To celebrate the release, The Gooch Palms are set to head down the east coast from October, and have employed fellow Newcastle act RAAVE TAPES as support. They’ll hit Northcote Social Club on Saturday October 27.

Coinciding with his appearance at Meredith Music Festival, bedroom-pop hero Panda Bear has announced that he’ll be taking on his debut Australian headline tour. The Animal Collective founding member-turned solo artist is set to deep-dive into his heaving catalogue, including cuts from his standout records Panda Pitch (2007) and Tomboy (2011) while also offering up some new unheard material as well. He’s set to sling his immersive, otherworldly live show along the way, as he hits up Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday December 13.

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Noise-pop artist FRITZ has locked in her debut run of national dates, which will see her come into Melbourne next month.

The announcement comes off the back of her dreamy, teenage heartbreak-infused new single ‘Summer Holiday’ and appearance at BIGSOUND gathering, as the Newcastle newcomer continues to mark herself as one to watch. Her debut headline run will follow a hugely formative live year in 2018, which has seen her play alongside the likes of Fazerdaze, WAAX, Jess Locke, Cub Sport, Middle Kids, Ruby Fields and The Belligerents. FRITZ will bring her Summer Holiday tour to the Grace Darling Hotel on Saturday October 27.

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Tanya Batt, who performs under the moniker BATTS has let loose a new single ‘Gun’ and announced a stack of tour dates to go with it. The indie-pop artist takes a delicate and emotive turn with this release, which comes after her 2017 debut EP 62 Moons saw her play a sell-out Melbourne show, support Didirri on his national run and gain international radio support. BATTS will play at Northcote Social Club on Monday November 5. Her debut album is due for release early next year.

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There are more runways at the Town Hall on Thursday September 6 and Friday September 7 (including the closing showcase), while those looking for something a little edgier, should head to the free street wear runways happening in some of Melbourne’s most iconic lanes. Check out more details on the MFW website.

Acclaimed comedian Sam Campbell is returning his awardwinning show The Trough for a run of six performances as part of this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival. Campbell is currently riding high following a hugely successful run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival – taking out the Barry Award for Most Outstanding Show – and also winning the Director’s Choice Award in 2016. He’s just completed a sold out run at Edinburgh Fringe and will now be stepping into the Lithuanian Club Ballroom from Friday September 14 to Friday September 21 for Melbourne Fringe. Tickets via the Melbourne Fringe Festival website.

Acclaimed Indigenous dance company, Bangarra, will premiere Dark Emu at Playhouse this week – inspired by Bruce Pascoe’s provocative and award-winning book of the same title. Emotive, empowering and expertly crafted, Dark Emu explores the forces of flora and fauna, unravels misconceptions about pre-colonised Australia, and blows apart false pieces of history. With direction from Stephen Page and music, sets and costumes from long-time Bangarra collaborators Steve Francis, Jacob Nash and Jennifer Irwin respectively, this promises to be a groundbreaking piece of dance-theatre. Dark Emu will play at Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne from Thursday September 6 until Saturday September 15.

Head to the runway before it closes this week

The Barry Award-winning comedian is coming to Melbourne Fringe

This week’s lineup at The Rev comedy night includes the likes of Matt Stewart, Kelly Fastuca, Aurelia St Clair, Matthew Vasquez, Andrew Portelli, Pat McCaffrie, Lucy Sassafras and Claire Hagan. Head to Reverence Hotel, 28 Napier St, Footscray, on Thursday September 6 from 8pm to catch it all go down and enjoy free entry to boot.

A huge ‘80s party is arriving in Brunswick Polish those shoulder pads folks – an almighty ‘80s bash is coming into Brunswick’s Barkly Square this weekend. In celebration of the local hub’s 35th anniversary, the event will offer up a smattering of ‘80s-esque activities for people of all generations. From craft workshops, aerobics sessions, a hair and makeup studio offering free touch ups to your ‘80s look, and prizes for best dressed – this is looking to be a heck of a time. It kicks off with a street party on Friday September 7, featuring all your favourite ‘80s tunes and an ‘80s-esque bar from 5pm, and continues on Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9 from 10am. More details via the Barkly Square website.

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Beat Eats WITH GEORGIA SPANOS

Radar

WITH GLORIA BRANCATISANO

Industry WITH CHRISTIE ELIEZER

Kailee Morgue Hofbräuhaus

When talking food, German dishes are often left undiscovered. Currywurst probably wouldn’t win a race against pizza, croissants, or Peking duck pancakes – though that’s simply my opinion – although look a little deeper, and you’ll find some treasure among the tradition.

In the CBD you’ll find Hofbräuhaus, home to Melbourne’s finest schnitzels since 1968. Snug between stores down Market Lane, the restaurant marks all kinds of tradition with their staff even dressed in classic Bavarian wear.Their schnitzel selection is succinct yet adequate: ‘Hähnchenschnitzel’ (chicken), or Wiener Schnitzel’ (pork) with lemon, Swiss cheese or mushroom sauce variations are available. Make sure you order their potato salad too.

As always, we’re back with a topnotch trio to treat your ears.

Need new music fast? Here’s some artists you should get on your radar ASAP. Phoenix-born, LA-based singer-songwriter Kailee Morgue has been a (not so) secret favourite of mine since she dropped her hauntingly beautiful – and ridiculously catchy – debut single ‘Medusa’ last year. Since then she’s released a string of tracks, and worked with the likes of Whethan and Quinn XCII. Now she’s dropped a tune that I rate just as highly as her debut. ‘Siren’ is also inspired by Morgue’s interest in Greek mythology, and while it still holds the same pop sensibilities as her debut, the off-kilter production gives ‘Siren’ an unsettling feeling. Ethereal vocals layered on top of slinky production set Morgue up to be a dark-popstar in the making. She’s really hit her stride here.

STUDY SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA’S CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH MUSIC

German Club Tivoli

For those who’ve had their fathers drag them to the local community club (like the Cyprus Club in Sydney, or the Lithuanian Club in North Melbourne) for a dinner and dance often, you may appreciate this suggestion most. Yes, such nights are exhausting and loud, but they’re also the most authentic.

German Club Tivoli, an entire venue dedicated to all things German, is sure to serve proper German food. And that they do, with their select menu showcasing the best of this intricate cuisine. To start, try their green asparagus soup. It’s lightly cream-based yet still holds a bold asparagus bite, or their ‘obazda’ – a Bavarian cream cheese and camembert spread on ‘bretzel’ (AKA pretzel). For mains, order the ‘wiener schnitzel’. It’s a Viennese-style crumbed veal, served with a potato cucumber salad and cranberry sauce. The pork knuckle with potato mash, sauerkraut and gravy is also delicious. ‘Apfelstrudel’ will end your evening with warm vanilla custard, fruit and cream. Feel free to join their German men’s choir or folk dancing group traditional to Bavaria and Austria on your way out.

Erthlings

Wrap your ears around Sydney four-piece Erthlings, pronto. Their debut single ‘Bridges’ is upbeat, dreamy indierock at its best. With biting lyrics, breezy harmonies, and an infectiously catchy – and at times groovy – rhythm section, this track combines all my favourite musical things.

The promise here is big for Erthlings, and to top it all off, they’re only 16 years old. They’ll be debuting their live show at Bigsound this year, so if you’re around Fortitude Valley I recommend popping in and seeing what Erthlings might deliver next.

Jaguar Jonze

Bratwurst Shop $ Co.

Next Sunday, on your weekly Queen Victoria Market shop, try noticing the amount of shoppers juggling shopping bags while trying to enjoy a bratwurst sausage. This is called a stereotypical Queen Victoria Market shopper. But who’s serving them? Bratwurst Shop $ Co. is and they have been for over 25 years. There are seven varieties to choose from – mild, spicy, cheese, weisswurst, black pepper, chorizo or chicken & mushroom – with choices of mustards, sauces and/or sauerkraut (always order sauerkraut).

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Not only does she make music under a ridiculously cool name, but on her debut single Jaguar Jonze has absolutely blown it out of the park. The Japanese-born, Brisbanebased artist has spent the last two years bunkered down in a basement in Brisbane and a studio in Jakarta working on her tunes – and now we’ve got the first taste in the gorgeous ‘You Got Left Behind’. Dripping in nostalgia, and with a jangly Western-tinge, we can only guess what’s next for Jonze.

Without a single show under her belt, Jonze has already been invited to perform at Music Matters Festival in Singapore and the International Indie Music Festival in Indonesia later this year. That’s a pretty ace start if I’ve ever seen one.

Last weekend at VidCon, Warner Music Australia announced its new partnership with talent management, digital and PR agency, Born Bred Talent. The team-up saw the setting up of a new video distribution network, Born Bred Distribution using social media influencers paired with Warner acts. The musicians would benefit from exposure by the influencers’ reach (some with eight million devotees) while the influencers get access to Warner acts for their content.

Simon Cahill, Sydney-based Head of Digital and Business Development of Warner Music Australia told Beat the crux of the partnership is, “We’re trying to explore the audiences that musicians and influencers share. We want to find out what works with different audiences. And find ways where we can collaborate and work with those audiences together.”

The close interaction between music and social media was revealed in a study released last month by US research and analysis firm MusicWatch. Titled Music & Social Media; A Consumer Perspective, the results were certainly eyebrow raising. According to MusicWatch: “Two out of three (63%) users agree that they are discovering new artists on social media. Almost 60% of social media users are visiting streaming services to listen to music after they see an update, tweet or post. On Facebook, the most valued music activity is being able to share links to music from streaming services, including playlists.”

Most of those following bands on social media are younger, with 36% aged between 13 and 24. They’re also active in seeking out and consuming music. Three-quarters watch music videos, 69% listen to music on AM/FM radio, and 35% pay for a music streaming subscription. Hip hop is their most popular genre of choice.

In terms of interaction with followers, musicians should set the controls to the heart of Instagram. 56% of its users follow, share or tag musicians. Twitter is second with 51% following or getting updates from musicians and bands. It’s 44% for Facebook (47% for daily users). Over in Snapchatland, 68% view or post from live music events, while 23% used song lyrics for captions.

Summed up by MusicWatch: “The data shows that social media derives substantial benefit from the music industry.

The music itself is a vital ingredient to the social conversation.

The content stays fresh with constant new releases and tour announcements. Artists make a cultural contribution and are valued influencers. The sustained desire for news about favourite artists engenders engagement on the platforms.”

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Punk

Hip Hop

WITH JOE HANSEN

WITH JULIA SANSONE

THE VISUAL ART OF PUNK ROCK

Electronic WITH MICHAEL CUSACK

Nicki Minaj

Running hand-in-hand with the DIY ethics and stripped back ethos of the punk rock sound, so too is the accompanying visual art style adorning album covers, flyers and shirts. Often created by the musicians themselves, the ever-evolving iconic visual art accompanying punk rock is often just as important and memorable as the music itself.

RAYMOND PETTIBON

Perhaps known best for designing the now iconic Black Flag four bars logo, Pettibon created much of the band’s album art and flyers, essentially curating Black Flag’s visual direction and presentation. Working largely with a minimalist single-colour, single-frame comic style, the simplicity and utilitarian style worked perfectly with the band’s music.

RAY AHN

Best known as the bassist of legendary Sydney punks Hard-Ons, Ahn has also designed the bulk of the band’s album covers and t-shirts. Known for his warped cartoon style, run through a psychedelic filter and often with certainly trademarked cartoon characters thrown in the mix, Ahn’s artwork has perfectly complemented the diversity and widereaching sound of the Hard-Ons for over 35 years.

WINSTON SMITH

Best known for creating the iconic Dead Kennedys logo and the majority of their album covers, Smith’s dense and frantic collagebased art has graced album covers from Alternative Tentacles art punks to commercial successes, specifically Green Day’s underrated 1995 album Insomniac.

Twisting, blending and distorting pop culture imagery to create new landscapes and settings in his collages, Smith continues to be a master of broader social commentary and critique through art.

Hiatus Kaiyote

The season of summer festivals is just around the corner.

For hip hop fans, that usually means attending an event and seeing a small handful of acts that fit into the genre. But fear not, because this year’s FOMO lineup is monstrous, featuring an impressive list of international hip hop, R&B and house acts. Having just released her fourth album Queen, hip hop royalty Nicki Minaj is set to headline. Alongside her are the likes of producer Mura Masa, Australia’s Anna Lunoe, Scottish artist SOPHIE and Dutch DJ San Holo, as well as singer-songwriter Kali Uchis who released her debut album this year, titled Isolation. Carmouflage Rose, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Pump and Just A Gent are also set to hit the Flemington Racecourse stage on Sunday January 13.

It’s finally Spring time and that means we’re on the downward slope to warm summer nights, mid-week hangovers and of course, festival season. Strawberry Fields are celebrating ten years this November, and they’ve just added 60-odd names to the bill for their second announcement. What started as a barely organized or functional psychedelic party outside of Tocumwal, has matured into one of Australia’s finest and most musically diverse parties, bringing together everything from live funk to psytrance to ambient to house. Highlights of the now complete (and predominantly Australian) lineup include DJ Seinfeld, Hiatus Kaiyote, Honey Dijon, Jess Zammit, Funk D’Void, Minilogue, Kamaal Williams, Sasha, Peter Van Hoesen, CC:Disco, DJ J’NETT and tons more.

Childish Gambino

After gaining worldwide acclaim and attention from ‘This Is America’, Childish Gambino is back with a new video for his track ‘Feels Like Summer’. Featuring a generous serving of cameos, the animated clip sees Donald Glover walking through a neighbourhood, surrounded by fellow musicians Rihanna, Azealia Banks, Drake, Future and A$AP Rocky to name a few.

Each artist is depicted as part of a different situation unfolding as Glover strolls down the street. Perhaps most notably, Kanye West makes a solo appearance – he’s seen crying in a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat, before being comforted by Michelle Obama. This has been interpreted as a reference to Kanye’s recent controversial tweets in favour of US President Donald Trump. ‘Feels Like Summer’ is the first promotional single from the rapper, actor and comedian’s upcoming fourth studio album, which is rumoured to be his last.

Motor City Drum Ensemble

On the topic of festivals, if you reckon you’re up for travelling a bit further (ok a fair bit further) than Tocumwal, the team behind Wollongong’s Yours & Owls Festival have teamed up with Astral People for a new NYE party dubbed Last Dance. On board for the inaugural event is none other than much-lauded house/disco/boogie-and-everythingin-between DJ/producer Motor City Drum Ensemble.

Known for his extraordinary music collection, and for having three singles in the top six selling tracks of all time on Juno Records, MCDE is one of the best in the business. It’s going down at a secret beachside warehouse location across two stages – more details to be revealed in the coming weeks.

KATHLEEN HANNA/ TOBI VAIL

Working together to create the zines Revolution Girl Style Now and Bikini Kill, with the project eventually becoming the namesake band, Kathleen Hanna and Tobi Vail pushed forward the emerging DIY zine culture and visual style at the time.

Combining both their own brand of a punk visual style in the artwork with radical feminist information and literature, the pair exemplified the importance of their artwork having a practical purpose in integrating feminist ideology into often male-dominated punk rock scenes. Creating striking visual pieces from little more than photocopied photos, sharpies and typewriters, the pair’s zines expanded the endlessly imitated and archetypal punk visual art styles of the pre-digital underground information age.

Miss Banks

This week’s local artist is not only making waves with powerful hip hop; she also campaigns for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity, women’s rights, and music industry accountability.

Hailing from Brisbane, Miss Blanks is a musician, artist, and activist, whose music combines a fiery cocktail of electronica, rap, R&B and trap. Her lyrics are assertive and often tonguein-cheek, as the artist writes about her experiences in life and her navigation of the mainstream hip hop landscape in Australia, which she considers to be relaxed, white, malefocused and cis-centric. She’s part of a movement which urges people to stand up for diversity and visibility and joins other sexually empowered female rappers like Missy Elliott, Lil Kim and Princes Nokia who are also campaigning for change in the music industry. The music video for Miss Blank’s most recent single, called ‘Good Good D’, was filmed at Brisbane’s only BDSM warehouse space, in an effort to break down the stigmas surrounding BDSM culture as well as female sexual identity.

Mickey Nox

Ok, enough talk of summer beach side festivals, let’s talk the complete opposite. Fancy some relentless dystopian techno in a dark, industrial setting? Green Fetish Records founder Mickey Nox is debuting his live set for Melbourne Techno Collective this Friday at new-ish club Groundfloor.

Nox has been teasing snippets of his modular synthesiserinfused live set for some time, and it’s safe to say the Melbourne techno community is excited. Also on board for the night is Mha iri, Craig McWhinney, Matt Radovich, Sam McEwin, Jay Reading and Peter Baker. Groundfloor is located in South Melbourne via a concealed back alley entrance, through a series of fire exits, low lit rooms and emergency doors – so you’ll need to do a little research on finding this place. Kicks off at 10pm.

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Skegss Words by By Greta Brereton

There’s something about grungy, surfy, garage band that we Aussies can’t get enough of. Bands like Dune Rats, Hockey Dad and The Bennies have all made waves in the popular genre, but arguably one of the most celebrated are Skegss.

Comprised of Toby Cregan on bass, Jonny Lai on drums and Ben Reed on vocals and guitar, Skegss are known for their raucous tunes and surf-rat sound. The band originated in Byron Bay where Lai and Cregan were already living, after Reed relocated post high-school.

“When I finished school I pretty much drove up to Byron because I wanted to…” Reed starts.

“Start a rock and roll band,” interjects Cregan, spluttering with laughter.

“Yeah,” Reed laughs in agreement. “There’s a pretty good music scene up there, and I was looking for someone to play the drums, and me and Jonny are family friends.”

“Benny moved into my house, kinda couch surfing,” Cregan explains. “I think he was sleeping on the veranda, but then we had a room come up.”

Cregan didn’t become part of the band until after a year or so, while Reed and Lai were playing together under a different name.

“I joined the band to play the bass because they didn’t have a bass player. I originally just wanted to make the video for ‘L.S.D’, but then…I can’t remember if I even asked to join the band. I think I just did,” he says with a laugh.

The three of them then began playing and releasing music as Skegss, a name they “read on the back of a muesli box.” They’ve been doing it for four years now, with five singles and two EPs under their belt, and their first full-length album just around the corner.

Reed and Cregan are currently admiring their handiwork, the hard copy of My Own Mess, which is set for release soon.

“I think we worked on it so hard. It was the most

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gratifying thing, to work on something super hard and now it’s the first time we’re seeing the record and seeing all the artwork that Irvine’s done. It’s cool to start something and finish it,” Cregan says.

The whopping 15 tracker is true to Skegss’ style.

Short, punchy tunes with thrashing guitars, heavy drums and lyrics about the messiness of life for the boys from Byron.

“It’s a mash up of everything you listen to and you try to create more of that music that you love,” Reed says of the band’s distinctive sound.

“Not for me, because I pretty much just listen to trap music,” interjects Cregan with a laugh. “Nah,” he continues. “I think it’s whatever you listen to. It can be a song that makes you want to go write a song. Sometimes it’s like an outlet anyway, so it can come out without thinking about it too much.”

Despite their steady stream of music releases over the past few years, the guys don’t consider themselves as musicians (“fuck no, no way,”), and believe that their sound has taken on a life of its own.

“I’d say it’s mutated into a weird alien form, and now it has its own personality, it drives itself around,” Cregan muses.

“We’ve been doing the same thing for so long and it’s working, so if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.”

The boys have also become recognisable for the scribbly comic style illustrations that adorn their merch, drawn by their mate (and unofficial fourth member) Jack Irvine. Irvine has gone all out for My Own Mess, creating a 28-page magazine that comes with the hard copy album.

“The idea was originally to try and transcribe some of the lyrics into comic form, for all of the songs, but then we just picked a few,” Reed explains.

“There might be a line out of it that Jack Irvine’s drawn his spin on too, while he was listening to each track. For each page, whatever he was feeling would just come out.”

Now the lads are about to hit the road again for a massive Australian tour, with shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney selling out in a flash.

They’re no strangers to the touring life, having done a run of Europe and the UK earlier this year, as well as playing Splendour In The Grass.

“Splendour was definitely one of the craziest things, and when we went over to England we had so much fun over there,” Reed says.

“The best part is being able to drink any time of the day and it’s acceptable,” Cregan laughs. “It’s the biggest tour we’re ever done, so I can’t wait to hit the fucking road.”

They’ll be bringing New South Wales band Scabz along for the ride, as well as US indie-rockers Twin Peaks.

“We’ve always been fans of those guys, and I think we’ve wanted to go on tour with them for years,” Cregan explains. “We hit them up years ago, and they left us on ‘seen’ for a year or two and then they finally hit us back in the DMs. “Maybe we’ll confront them, maybe now they’re coming that’s the first thing we’ll do, hit them up when they land. Hopefully one of their visas doesn’t get approved or something,” he jokes. “Nah, they seem like nice guys.”

“We’ve been doing the same thing for so long and it’s working, so if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.”

My Own Mess comes out Friday September 7 through Ratbag Records. You can catch Skegss as they tour the album at The Croxton Bandroom on Friday October 19, Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21.

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Angie McMahon

“I really like being able to write for people to hear, because it’s such a blessing to be able to share art with people and actually have an audience.”

Since taking Australian airwaves by storm with her debut single ‘Slow Mover’, life for Angie McMahon has been anything but.

“Music is like a full-time job,” says the Melbourne based singer-songwriter. “There’s been a lot of gigs and a lot of planning making the album, all the kind of stuff that comes with the music career, it’s taken over a little bit.”

Music has been a huge part of McMahon’s life since she was a child. She played piano, took up trumpet, and sang in the school choir before taking singing lessons and honing her skills. Even before she broke out as a solo artist she’d already dipped her toes into the music industry, playing in a nine-piecebrass band called The Fabric.

“I was co-writing the songs and we had a horn section,” she remembers. “We put out an EP and it was really fun, and it was a really good way to get into the music scene.”

Going from playing with a band to playing solo might seem like a daunting experience, but McMahon prefers the stillness and autonomy that came with it.

“I’ve always played solo gigs here and there,” she says. “I really loved being able to pause and be in complete control of the room and have moments of silence and weave as many emotions in as possible.

“Sometimes when you’ve got nine people in a band it’s too much noise to be able to do that or there’s too much energy, and I’m just not someone who has a lot of energy all the time.”

The pursuit of a solo career paid off, with McMahon’s ‘Slow Mover’ taking out spot 33 in triple j’s Hottest 100 the year it was released. The overwhelming response to her music was mindblowing for the young singer, although she now feels a sort of distance between herself and the track.

“It was pretty unreal, I still get messages about that song and it feels like it’s taken on a life of its own,” she says. “It means that I don’t really have to worry about it, it’s out there in the world and people can enjoy it and I’m really grateful for that.”

Since then, she’s been busy working on her first full-length album, releasing songs ‘Missing Me’ and ‘Keeping Time’ to tide fans over until it’s complete. But knowing that people are waiting on her to release new music isn’t a daunting thought for McMahon, who is humbled by it instead.

“I really like being able to write for people to hear, because it’s such a blessing to be able to share art with people and actually have an audience, like I think that a lot of artists really want that,” she says.

“Making time to be able to write is quite hard and the pressures are definitely there, but I don’t think that it comes from listeners. I think that they’re the best part of it.”

It’s no surprise then that McMahon puts so much of herself into what she does, not only in writing, but the performing too. The singer has toured prolifically over the past year, playing headline shows in Australia and overseas, and even tagged along with Angus and Julia Stone for a run of shows in May. “I remember listening to Angus and Julia Stone when I was in school, and they have this song ‘And The Boys.’ I made a cover of that song and I uploaded it to Facebook when you could upload songs – it was one of the first bits of music I put online. I never would’ve thought in however many years’ time I’d be spending a month with those guys on the road and becoming friends with them.”

Sadly, lthough, she never got to show them her version of the track.

“I’ve no idea where it is,” she laughs. “But I asked them to play that song because I was like ‘Please it’s my favourite’ and they did, which was really nice. I really hope no one finds it.”

Catch Angie McMahon when she plays The Forum on Thursday September 6.

BY GRETA BRERETON

Nice Biscuit Like Daft Punk or Mogwai, Nice Biscuit’s name started out as a joke.

During the band’s first jam session, drummer Kurt Melvin brought along a packet of Arnott’s Nice Biscuits and, when the band started a private Facebook group to plan future meetups, someone set the group’s cover image to a picture of the coconutflavoured snacks.

“What started out as a dumb in-joke became the band name when we couldn’t think of a name before our first gig,” bassist Nick Cavendish says. “They’re not even the best biscuits that Arnott’s make.”

The psych-garage six-piece, whose sound floats somewhere between Dandys Rule OK and vaporwave, are dropping their debut album, Digital Mountain, later this month. Rather than book time in a Brisbane studio, Nice Biscuit called on musician Ali Richardson, who runs a studio near the town of Boonah in Queensland’s Scenic Rim. The band packed as if they were going on a camping trip and set out to cut a record.

“Once you’re out there, you can really focus on the recording,” Cavendish says. “Once you finish your part and you need a break, you can go outside in the Ipswitch/Boonah area and it’s beautiful, with cows walking around and birds everywhere.”

Scaling Digital Mountain was a growth experience for the band, and the album includes a mixture of brand new material and songs that have been worked and reworked for the past year-and-a-half.

“We had a more focused idea of how we wanted it to sound than when we were green,” Cavendish says.

“We really needed to have a fully-formed idea of how we wanted it to sound, which came through by playing the songs a lot live. That formed it and whittled it down to what it is now.

“There’s quite a lot of different aspects to the album. There’s a few quieter songs and then a few that

“We’re really having a go…It’s very DIY. We do everything ourselves…It’s sort of like a school project.” are quite heavy. I think we really hope people will enjoy it. We’ve definitely focused our sound and refined it by playing a lot of shows and having a lot of time to record. We haven’t been doing it by the hour – we just go for the weekend.”

Digital Mountain winds together psychedelia, disco, krautrock, and pop into a densely layered, retrofuturistic sound that matches their stage presentation. Frontwomen Billie Star and Grace Cuell appear in matching outfits – for instance, lemonyellow go-go dresses – that they tailor themselves. It’s hard to tell if the band are time travellers from the early ‘70s or holiday-makers from Portland.

“I don’t even know what they’re going to be for the next show,” says Cavendish of Star and Cuell’s outfits.

“They can get an outfit out in about a day now. They’re getting very good at it.”

Nice Biscuit had the opportunity to open for legendary neo-psych group the Brian Jonestown Massacre in Byron Bay and Sydney this year. To prep, Cavendish watched the 2004 documentary Dig!, which chronicles the rise and/or fall of Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman and professional enfant terrible Anton Newcombe and his tempestuous relationships

with bandmates and the world in general. It’s hard to miss a twang of Brian Jonestown in ‘Captain’ and other languorous and psych-tinged Nice Biscuit tracks.

“I watched [Dig!] after we heard we were going to be playing with them, which was sort of unwise,” Cavendish says. “In truth, it was nothing like that. It’s quite an edited movie. It was quite weird to talk to Anton knowing so much about him and his history. All in all, working with the band was a great experience.

All the guys were really good. Anton was really helpful and had some really good pointers for us.”

The Digital Mountain tour marks a jumpingoff point for a band that, like the Brian Jonestown Massacre, is both stylistically retro and forwardlooking. Cavendish hopes that touring will give the band a chance to focus and refine their sound further.

“We’re really having a go,” Cavendish says. “It’s very DIY. We do everything ourselves, from mixing the songs and making the costumes to managing and booking. We want to do it all ourselves, not just writing and playing the songs. It’s sort of like a school project.”

Catch Nice Biscuit at the Curtin on Thursday September 13. Digital Mountain is available Friday September 14.

BY ZACHARY SNOWDON SMITH

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Izellah Izellah’s resume is enough to make even the most experienced thespian jealous.

For the 2016/2017 seasons Izellah played the title role in Matilda – The Musical, performing some 80 shows in major cities across Australia and New Zealand, as well as taking on the role of Gretl in the London Palladium production of The Sound Of Music in 2016.

Other theatrical appearances in recent years have included productions of The King And I and The Music Man, and this solid background in musical theatre has meant a natural transition into the music industry – and she’s only 11 years old.

It’s hard to know what to expect before speaking with Izellah – a little adult or just a regular kid. “We really try to keep life pretty standard at home, really earthed,” says her father, Rahman.

“When she’s onstage, she’s onstage, when she’s at home, she’s herself.”

Izellah, it transpires, is a great balance of both characters and very articulate. Finishing up using social media app Musically, the next serious addition to the social media entourage, it’s a public holiday in Queensland when we speak and Izellah has been spending it like a regular kid. “My friend came over for a sleepover last night because the school disco was on.”

Having just released her second single ‘Island Holiday’, the follow up to her debut ‘Unbeatable’, Izellah is putting an ultra-catchy spin on pop music that kids can relate to and enjoy. Written in collaboration with songwriting greats Michael Jay and Alan Demoss, when it comes to discussing her craft, Izellah reveals a confident and well-spoken young lady.

“I wanted to write a song but I didn’t know it was going to be about,” she says. “Michael, he’s the songwriter, he played this tune they made up on the

“You can sing when you’re tired, sad, happy, all those feelings…if you’re using a song it can make you feel better.” mixer. I’m like, ‘That sounds good,’ and he was like, ‘What does that reminder you of?’ I said, ‘Like an island, [a] holiday,’ so then we wrote about that.”

The way Izellah sings on ‘Island Holiday’ definitely has a tropical vibe, and she certainly conjures up imagery of crystal seas and white gold beaches, transporting people away with her because, as she says, singing this song makes Izellah feel like she’s somewhere else.

Singing and performing comes naturally to Izellah, but when she was the star of the stage show Matilda, executing 80 nights was, she says, simultaneously an exciting and overwhelming experience. “It felt normal because it was like a routine, we did it all the time,” she says. “At first it was a lot to handle but when I got used to it, it felt like a normal thing to do.”

With so much experience under her belt, and being such a natural talent at such a young age, the performing arts definitely mean a lot to Izellah.

“Singing is just like, you can control emotion when you sing.

“You can feel happy when you sing, you can sing when you’re tired, sad, happy, all those feelings. I feel like when you sing, sometimes even when I’m mad, if

you’re using a song it can make you feel better.”

Outside of musical theatre and her own songs, Izellah is just like any other kid, turning to pop music and other female singers for music to listen to for fun. “I listen to pop music,” she says, “I like Ariana Grande.”

In the future, Izellah could very well reach that same level of success. She doesn’t have a particular schedule of projects she’s going to address but she can say for certain that singing is in her future. “I’m going to keep doing more recording and releasing singles.

In future I think I’m going to do a bit more musicals.

“My favourites are Billy Elliot and Matilda – I really want to audition for Billy Elliot. Her name [the character] is Debbie.”

It’s impossible to ask Izellah anything about where she sees herself as she grows up without her replies firmly relating to music and performing – her ambitions are set in stone. “More singing than musicals, I think,” she says. “I think musicals will be a sometimes thing.”

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Damon Langley

“With these songs it’s going to be like a celebration that I’ve finally done it. Here are these songs that I’ve been working on for such a long time.”

Damon Langley moved to Melbourne from Adelaide four years ago, and in that time he has been grinding away at what would eventually be his debut EP. Langley’s “sad white boy” music, which he describes as a mixture between indie folk and alt-country, stems from his angsty teen years where he would write songs. He never grew out of that phase.

Four years might seem like a lot of time to put out a debut EP, but for Langley he has also spent the time constantly overcome by massive amounts of selfdoubt and a constant worry that his work wasn’t good enough. Luckily he finally accepted the songs for what they were and decided it was time to release them.

“I’d rather have them out in the world as they are now, as opposed to no one ever hearing them and they’ll be locked away in a vault somewhere,” he says.

“The songs are still mostly relevant to me as well, so it’s okay that they’re coming out now. They were written about weird turbulent times in my life but I think the most recent one was recorded maybe two or three months ago. The tracklist is the order that they were written and recorded, which I find weird as well because it wasn’t planned like that at all.”

The songs on his EP, titled Love Letter are inspired by Langley’s tendency to be a hopeless romantic and to fall for people too easily. He says most of the songs are about letting go of depression, anger, love, or sadness and regret and moving forward. Most of the songs were written in front of piano, as Langley finds it easier to write with a piano instead of a guitar.

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time and playing and playing until I finally found something,” he says. “There was a lot of writing down single lines and then going from there. I think with ‘Love Letter’ I had the very first line and the last line and everything else came out in between in random bursts.

“That’s the reason why my turnouts are like three songs a year because I don’t really have the structure,” he continues. “If it comes, it comes, and I stop whatever I’m doing and run home or run wherever I can and figure out what it is. Probably not the best way to do things but it works.”

Langley will be holding an EP launch at Red Betty in Brunswick – an intimate back alley bar that he says he fell in love with last year when he performed there. He’s looking forward to having a fun, close-knit night as his girlfriend and close friends are opening for him.

When it comes to performing live, Langley says it’s weird for him because he’s naturally a very introverted person, but becomes a different person when he gets up on stage and the lights are in his face.

“The adrenaline rush that comes with performing on stage is the best and it’s a good way of shaking all the

cobwebs out and getting everything out of me that I needed to get out,” he says.

“With these songs it’s going to be like a celebration that I’ve finally done it. Here are these songs that I’ve been working on for such a long time, here they are and this is it and this is what it’s going to be.”

After his EP release and launch, Langley says that apart from playing a gig here and there his main focus is on getting a band together. After playing solo for as long as he can remember, Langley wants a band so he can work with other people and challenge himself more.

“I’ve played in bands and with bands, but never had an actual strict band, which I’d love to have more than anything in the world. It seems like I’m a cop out in the sense of it’s easier for me to do it but there’s not really a challenge in me doing it myself anymore. I want to see what else I can do.”

Damon Langley will release his debut EP Love Letter on Thursday September 13.

He’ll live launch it at Red Betty in Brunswick on the same night.

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Custard

“Before when we were younger, [music] was all we did and all we thought about. Now we all have totally self contained lives outside of Custard.”

Custard, the dorky contrarians of Australia’s ‘90s power-pop scene, were responsible for the most irreverent musical touchstones of the era, such as ‘Music is Crap’, ‘Apartment’ and ‘Ringo (I Feel Like)’.

Dissipating under the usual circumstances of fatigue and success malaise in 2000, the band has since enjoyed nearly ten years of relaxed reformation and plan to hopefully emulate Keith Richards’ levels of rock’n’roll immortality.

The fruits of the band’s middle-aged reincarnation were recorded spontaneously last year at the now defunct Basement in Sydney in a set spanning Custard’s sugary first four records as well as the two-punch return of 2015’s Come Back, All is Forgiven and last year’s The Common Touch. Co-songwriter, vocalist and drummer Glenn Thompson was low-key while describing the resulting live album, which he mixed in his home studio.

“I had to actually go and search for some live records to see how they sound, because I don’t know if I’ve ever really listened much to a live album before,” he laughs.

The Band (Live in The Basement), apart from having a strikingly crisp mix, is a raw document of a Custard show start to finish. The LP reminds audiences just how much fun the band still is; lead vocalist Dave McCormack retains all of his childlike charisma, albeit with a huskier edge, while the band is able to oscillate between groove and guitar crunch as effortlessly as their breathless early years.

“I think we learnt at the very beginning when we got back together [in 2009] after about half an hour of rehearsal, when we play together it sounds just like Custard. I’ve played in quite a few bands that didn’t sound like Custard. It just so happens when it’s the four of us together that’s how it sounds and it works.”

Thompson doesn’t mention one of those “other bands” he dabbled in was The Go-Betweens between 2000-2006, but this makes sense; Thompson repeatedly says the key to Custard’s reformation success has been the lack of pressure, and a Go-Betweens tag is a heavy one to bear in the Australian rock canon. Thompson now works a day job at Carriageworks, an arts centre in Sydney, which he says provides him with a healthy separation of states.

“Before when we were younger, it was all we did and all we thought about. Now we all have totally self contained lives outside of Custard. It’s no pressure while having a clear mind and clear approach.”

During Custard’s hiatus, Thompson obsessively taught himself the strictures of sound engineering, building himself a home studio to mix and record all of the band’s new music. The band’s goal making a record these days is simply to make an album they’re

happy with, and Thompson says the DIY sound approach helps.

“It’s not a huge change but I do consider that when I’m playing drums now, keeping out of the way of other instruments and everything having its place. “ Though music has technologically changed for Custard, the bizarro McCartney-Lennon songwriting pair of Thompson and McCormack hasn’t dulled with age.

“The funny thing is, ever since I started writing songs I have been in a band with David. To begin with, it wasn’t Custard, it was a country band in Brisbane called Cow. I don’t have any experience writing songs having not known how David writes songs. I think we both share a less than earnest take on the world.”

Custard’s 21st century modus operandi now is providing sporadic yet enduring bursts of nostalgic fun for a crowd spanning children, parents and grandparents.

“The whole paradigm of rock’n’roll is, it’s an exciting young person’s activity. I think we learnt quite a long time ago rock’n’roll is a lifelong experience.”

Custard play the Prince of Wales on Friday September 7 and Theatre Royal in Castlemaine on Saturday September 8.

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Even Ash Naylor is a curious case within Australian music, as he’s just as well known for his work up front as he is off to the side.

The Melbourne native has spent nearly all of the last quarter-century fronting power-pop merchants Even, but his guitar chops have also lead him to frequently tour with the Paul Kelly band and sit in with the RocKwiz Orkestra. Speaking to Beat from Brisbane, Naylor is in rehearsals for an upcoming R.E.M. tribute tour, The Ones We Love. It’s assumed that Naylor will be a part of the backing band, but he quickly – and excitedly – corrects this: “I can see why you’d think so, but I’m actually one of the featured guests,” he says. “I feel like I’ve finally graduated.”

Performing a selection of songs with Died Pretty’s Ron S. Peno, Naylor pre-empts chatting about Even’s current activity to lay praise at the feet of R.E.M. “Back in the ‘80s, they meant everything to me,” he says. “Honestly, I’m such a tragic for them I’ll probably end up playing guitar for half of the songs anyway.”

Naylor is in high spirits, and it’s easy to see why – outside of his R.E.M. duties, he’s about to head back out on tour with Even to celebrate their long-awaited return. Back in May, Even released Satin Returns, their seventh studio album and their first since In Another Time all the way back in 2011.

Needless to say, Returns was a long time coming – as Naylor notes, it spent more than a fair share of time in development hell.

“We started basic tracking for the record around January of 2014,” he explains. “We got a few done then, and there was another burst in a session the year after. I worked on lyrics and rewrote a few of the

“We still enjoy one another’s company…We still laugh at the same dumb jokes…I feel really grateful that the band is still around.” songs, then worked on the guitars whenever I could.

Life takes over the creative process sometimes, as I’m sure people know. It was one thing to start the record, but finishing was incredibly difficult when the three of us all have families and live in different areas – and in [drummer] Matt [Cotter]’s case, in a different state entirely.”

Eventually, Satin Returns was completed towards the end of 2017 after various tweaks and re-recording sessions took place. Naylor says that the completion of the record was one of the trickiest things the trio have had to pull off, but the fact they were able to do it was certainly a boost of morale. “Finishing it felt great,” he says. “It gave us this energy – as soon as we put it out, we started saying ‘Let’s do another one.’

With any luck, it won’t be another seven years before you hear from us again.”

It’s worth mentioning that Even – comprised of Naylor, Cotter and bassist Wally Kempton – have never broken up, nor had a lineup change across 24 years of being a band. It’s a remarkable feat, which leads one to wonder what exactly holds a core group of musicians together like that – especially in a line of work where it’s not at all uncommon to see

veteran bands doing the rounds with one original member. “That’s a bloody good question,” Naylor says with a laugh.

“My attitudes towards the band has changed many times over the years. When you’re starting out, it’s just about having fun and touring around. There’s no motivation beyond just that. We went all the way around the country, and even got to travel overseas a bit. You’re living off the smell of an oily rag in a way, and it’s very exciting. About midway through our career, things started to slow down – as they do.

Our relationship never changed, though.”

It’s this, Naylor says, that has kept Even glued together at the seams after all these years – and what will keep them together for as long as they’re still standing. “We still enjoy one another’s company,” he says. “We still laugh at the same dumb jokes. We still love playing shows and making albums whenever we get the chance to. I feel really grateful that the band is still around.”

Even will take over Northcote Social Club on Thursday September 27.

They’ll be joined by Vicuna Coat and DJ Ginger Light.

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A Music-Lover’s Guide To Tokyo With The Lagerphones We got together with Melbourne band The Lagerphones to put together a music lover’s ultimate guide to Tokyo. The band are no strangers to Japan, having toured there several times over four years. In light of their new Japan-inspired album ATARA-CD we got the lowdown on the very best places to visit.

Best cafe for music in Tokyo

Chosen by: Ben Harrison [Trumpet, Vocals]

Lion Cafe is golden nugget surrounded by some of Tokyo’s more colourful places. Its classic interior fitted with beautiful wooden tables and velvet chairs is a stark contrast to the bustling of Shibuya outside.

As soon as you enter, you can feel the calm ambience, as the beautiful classical music surrounds your ears. As you look around, there are only a handful of people sitting in reverence, most by themselves. After whispering your cafe order, you can sit back and forget that you are in busy Shibuya, or Tokyo, or anywhere really. You can exist there in private and let the music soak through you until you are ready to return to the outside world. Lion is magical. It hails to a time of simplicity, where people can sit without the world nagging them and just be there for a while. If you’re after a break from anything or everything, I would highly recommend a trip here.

Best bar in Tokyo

Chosen by: Marty Holoubek [Bass]

Before I start this little review, I must inform you that it is an impossible task to name the best bar in all of Tokyo. However, in saying this, sometimes The Lagerphones achieve the impossible.

Up a tiny unsigned staircase tucked away from the rest of the Shinjuku bustle lies Bar Toilet. The name of this bar is an ode to the place that one will most probably find themselves in solitude on a regular basis.

Bar Toilet is furnished with about a dozen seats, a long bar and a gigantic picture of a nude guy jumping off some hay bales by some famous photographer I can never remember the name of (Ryan McGinley). The space is quite small, but it has two upright pianos and there are often tiny intimate concerts held here. The house-made umeshu (plum wine) is positively banging and there are some small food options in case you’re hungry. If you’re looking for a place to escape the busy Tokyo scene, make sure you go and have a peaceful drink at Bar Toilet.

Best music venue in Tokyo Chosen by: Nick Martyn [Drums]

The question of best music venue in Tokyo is very hard in a city that takes live music extremely seriously, with such incredible diversity and top-notch professional staff everywhere you go.

You’ve got your legendary larger places like Liquid Room and Unit, your smaller hubs like Room, Underbar and Organ, (and that only covers Shibuya) but I want to give a special mention to Shimokitazawa’s finest – Three. This basement club has you weaving through corridors and doorways until you turn past the

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bar and suddenly you’re struck by the band that is shredding the towering stage. The first thing I notice, after the labyrinthine layout that allows punters to be creative about where they cop a view of the band, is the incredible sound system. This thing hits you like a proverbial, and boy do those sound techs know how to use it. I’ve seen jazz groups, performance artists, rockabilly bands and experimental noisy types hit that stage and it’s always been a thrill. The audience is there to soak up whatever is being thrown at them, and I think that’s what makes a truly great music venue. Along with some sweaty dancing and a reasonably priced bar.

Situated along Meiji-dori in Shibuya, Hi-Fi has a vast selection of gems from folk to pop to jazz and every sub-genre in between to satisfy even the most dedicated record aficionado.

The store is by no means the largest record store in Japan but it is so fantastically curated that if I came by an unlimited supply of yen, I’d probably buy every album in the store. Just a few I took home with me last time I visited include - Marquee Moon by Television, The George Benson Cookbook, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Duke Ellington’s Latin American Suite and a picture disc of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance. I can’t wait to add to my collection when we return in September.

Best Japanese musician

Best vintage instrument store

Masabumi Kikuchi was a legendary Japanese pianist and composer who we discovered by chance during our first tour in 2015. One night we were drinking shochu together in one of the tiny dark bars in the Golden Gai, when the music the old Master of the bar was playing vehemently captured our attention. It had shifted suddenly away from what had been a cheerfully lilting funk groove, to a brief, astonishing and aggressive saxophone solo, before changing back into easy funk before we had adjusted to the contrast. The album we were hearing was Kikuchi’s seminal fusion record Susto, recorded between New York and Tokyo in 1980, featuring a host of legendary American and Japanese artists.

Kikuchi played regularly with the drummer Paul Motian, making seven records with him and bassist Gary Peacock as ‘Tethered Moon’. He appears on Motian’s famous Live at the Village Vanguard albums, playing magnificently searching, and beguiling piano throughout. My other favourite album of his is Sunrise, with Motian and bassist Thomas Morgan, an utterly profound album in its directness, lyricism and simplicity of design. It opens simply with ‘Ballad 1’, and closes with ‘Last Ballad’. The man does not mince words or extra-musical ideas in his titles. Over time we have learnt just how important Masabumi Kikuchi was to the creative jazz scene in Japan and how much of mentor he was to younger artists, reminding me of the late, great Australian drummer, Allan Browne.

Picking one shop seems cruel in a city where there is such a glut of vintage instruments. The Ochanimizu district is a must visit for anyone who is in search of a vintage guitar, bass, mandolin, or any other stringed instrument. Guitar shops line the streets, often four or five levels high, boasting a collection of instruments dwarfing any equivalent Australian retailer. Prices range from almost level with the inflated Australian market to some serious bargains if you have a keen eye. Japanese made instruments are especially cheap, with domestic Japanese Fenders, Greco’s, Orvilles, Bachhus’, and Burnys in abundance.

I was lucky enough to purchase a 1934 Gibson L-7 Archtop Guitar on our last tour in Japan from TC GAKKI for less than half of what I have commonly seen them advertised for in America. It was hiding in the back row behind some new Martins and had the price heavily discounted for a weekend flash sale. When confronted with such an amazing collection of instruments it’s hard to resist the desire to play them. On one particularly memorable afternoon, I played a dozen instruments at Woodman guitars that I’d been ogling in magazines and on the internet since I was a teenager. I left feeling contentedly reminded of the fact that all the money I’ll ever earn will probably be spent on guitars. It’s also worth noting that all instruments over 100,000 yen (a little over $1,000 AUD) are available to non-Japanese residents at a tax-free price, which works out to about 10 percent off. Sugoi! (wow). Happy shopping.

Best vinyl store in Tokyo

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Chosen by: Jon Hunt [Clarinet]

Tokyo is undoubtedly the greatest city on earth to buy vinyl records. Disk Union alone has around 12 separate stores in Shinjuku alone that stocks for people of any musical taste. Although Disk Union gets my honourable mention and I will always buy more records than I can afford there every time I visit Japan, Hi-Fi Record Store takes out the top spot for me.

Chosen by: Louis King [Banjo]

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Intervals

“I love people that approach the stage and go ‘Woah.’…

The crowds tend to be very receptive; they have a really open mind for new things.”

Aaron Marshall is living his best life. Better known in music circles as Intervals, he’s just played the Heavy Montreal festival in Canada sharing a bill with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie.

Now he’s preparing for what he calls the Southeast Asia gauntlet, and after that he’ll be in Australia with fellow djent masterminds Polyphia in tow.

Djent mightn’t seem like the type of genre to sit well on a bill with hard rock and heavy metal, but there he was, performing with some of the genre’s biggest names. “I think festivals are supposed to be a variety-orientated bill,” Marshall says. “I know with a [specifically] metal or rock festival it can be more focused and there’s a lot of illegible black t-shirts with tree branch logos in the crowd who mightn’t be my particular fan, but at the same time, I love the assortment.

“I love people that approach the stage and go ‘Woah.’ We’re only a song in and nobody sang yet but they go, ‘This is really cool.’ I think that makes the mark for the movement of this type of music and all the other artists that do it too. The crowds tend to be very receptive; they have a really open mind for new things.”

With something like Heavy Montreal, where Marshall is opening for Emmure and Gojira is closing, it’s easy to feel a little out of place but the crowd makes for a refreshing expereicne. “The rapport is really strong,” he says. “It’s really great when there’s a little extra tension and I have to work

for it. This is the first time I got to do a nice big outing with thousands of people in that particular place and it was super warm and receptive.

“Even when it’s not, I love a challenge and we always end up turning heads and making everyone feel really comfortable, making some new fans in the process. I’m cool with both dynamics.”

Given Marshall’s whirlwind movement, it’s evident djent has grown in popularity in recent years. Gracing his social media are a plethora of photos of Marshall’s guitars and equipment, shiny and impressive, they’re the tools that make for the djent magic Marshall performs and give you a taste of the scale of preparation that goes into a southern hemisphere tour of almost three months back-to-back.

Thinking about the preparation involved draws a weighted sigh from Marshall. “Yeah, well…this is going to be our first foray with that whole thing.

We’ve done international tours before but this is the first time we’re having to go from the show to the airport, show to the airport.

“From a playing standpoint, we rehearse right before we go, our chops are together and all the gear is easy to compartmentalise so we can bring over a relatively similar show to what we play over here.

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A frenzied run to be sure, but once Marshall hits up the intimate venues of Australia’s capital cities, he’ll have his good time loving friends Polyphia with him, who, appearing in Australia for the first time, might just help Marshall through the jet lag.

“They’re the ones who are going to be jet lagged,” Marshall says. “I remember my first time in Sydney, it took me a week or more to get my bearings – it was definitely a shock.

“I remember going out to a gig in Sydney with some of the Polaris guys to see the guys in Northlane do an undercover gig, and I remember Josh from Northlane put a gin and tonic in my hand and as we were watching the show, I completely passed out with a drink in my hand, fell asleep on my feet.

“That’s what that jet lag will do to you. As long as Polyphia get a couple of days to shake it, they’ll be alright. It is no joke, no joke.”

Intervals will team up with Polyphia and I Built The Sky at the Corner Hotel on Saturday September 22.

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Peluché

Figure Me Out (One Little Indian) The drip feed of singles from Peluché’s debut LP underlines the London trio’s wide-sweeping dynamic curiosity. Far from rambling, Peluché’s intuitive synergy is so strong the band are emboldened to traipse from pop to afrobeat, dance to jazz. ‘Figure Me Out’ revolves around a barely-contained bass groove and some equally fleshy drumming. The lead vocal, meanwhile, exudes effortless grace and draws allusions to the chamber pop of Grizzly Bear.

Ghetts ft Kojey Radical

Black Rose (GIIG/Caroline) I’ve always been baffled when people express concern about the oppression of women based on the fact they have a mother/sister/ daughter. Isn’t basic compassion enough? Ghetts skims this line of thinking on ‘Black Rose’, but there’s no question his heart is in the right place. Over a decidedly downbeat instrumental, the UK rapper makes a broad critique of institutionalised racism, recognising the aggravated plight of women of colour when the men closest to them routinely dish out abuse. Ghetts doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, but effectively communicates the erosive effects of systemic hostility.

Terry

Bureau (Upset the Rhythm) Despite keeping a low profile, Terry have pumped out three records since 2016, each one a fucking stinker (good thing).

‘Bureau’, from I’m Terry, finds the Melbourne band at the crest of indie rock. As power chords cruise in 4/4 time, the impressionistic lyrics criticise without being flagrant. Within these modest parameters, Terry inject unease via flashes of discordance and slight modal transgressions. The lyrics likewise exert a compound effect, raising alarm about over-population, corporate greed and the intense boredom of modern convenience.

Disclosure

Moonlight (Island/PMR/Method) I didn’t listen to Disclosure’s second LP beyond the singles, but was quietly pleased it received roundly lukewarm reviews. These spoilt (and talented) kids need some resistance to rail against. On ‘Moonlight’, the first of five new singles, the Lawrence brothers reclaim the joy that made their early releases such critical and crowd favourites. ‘Moonlight’ shows how mainstream house music can avoid being trashy or contrived. Not an all-time banger, perhaps, but a welcome wash of sun.

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‘Seed’ is a sultry jam. Employing both Sultana’s rusty reggae-like vocals, and similarly influenced guitar, it serves as the perfect introduction. Its lyrics speak of the state of Sultana’s mind and soul, and how she finds them.

‘Big Smoke’ has earned itself an adaptation for this record. That’s the way Sultana operates. Her music is constantly shifting and changing. It’s so cohesively put together that you truly feel like you’re entering Sultana’s mind.

On ‘Cigarettes’, Flow State’s notably more pop track, you’re taken through several stages. Utilising hard-hitting electronic drums, and some clean guitar, Sultana makes reference to moments of getting high in order to try and fix problems. One common theme of Flow State is reflection – on the way our minds work, and how we cope and evolve as people.

‘Seven’ and its accompanying track ‘Salvation’ are synth heavy. One notable theme on the latter is Sultana’s sense of self, a necessity for her own independence. Sultana’s guitar solo is mesmerising, her playing seamless.

‘Pink Moon’ and ‘Harvest Love’ both could be considered as focal points for Sultana vocally. The beauty of her voice has an idiosyncratic quality; you can hear and feel each and every breath she takes.

‘Free Mind’ is a perfect example of Sultana’s unique sound – a touch of reggae, a bit of soul and rock. Her lyricism is intrinsic to her music – she has the ability to capture a listener, and take them along with her. This record represents a quantum leap – a major milestone in her seemingly short career. But don’t underestimate Sultana. This is just the beginning.

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums

8.5

The Run

Piano music has a funny way of evoking emotions you mightn’t realise you’ve been harbouring. If done well, it can be a disarming and therapeutic experience, conjuring thoughts and feelings that would otherwise get lost in the noise of lyrics.

This is the case with Marcel Heah’s newest album, The Run. It’s a deeply beautiful piece of work, with each track elegantly composed. The songs are minimal and stripped back, mostly just piano with the occasional extra thrown in. Sometimes it’s a violin, other times there’s a static, crackling sound, similar to an old timey radio, evoking nostalgia.

The way the mood shifts slightly in each track – some upbeat, some sad – is due to clever composition, and The Run really does have a way of capturing your attention, even if you don’t think piano music is your thing.

Having said that, the most powerful part of the album isn’t so much the music itself (although it is stunning). It’s more the way that the lack of lyrics allows you to interpret it however you want, and project your own story onto it. This is what makes The Run a truly moving listening experience.

BY GRETA BRERETON

The Amity Affliction

(Matador Records/Remote Control Records)

(Warner Music)

(Independent)

Marcel Heah

9.0

Misery

If you’ve heard any of Bring Me The Horizon’s new tunes, you’ll note a very heavy electronic influence weaved into the riffs and chords. You’ll find a fair bit of this new electronica in The Amity Affliction’s tracklist as well – in addition to their already stellar vocal work and some interesting new spins on their usual instrumental sound. This new direction rockets the album, and the band, forward.

The themes Amity held to in nearly all their prior releases – of sadness, struggle and the crushing weight of life – are all still in full swing here, maybe even more so than before.

The electronic elements don’t interfere or cancel out any of the other instrumental work. They don’t power through and overshadow, instead they complement or fill in a blank that such instruments simply can’t.

Joel Birch and Ahren Stringer’s vocals are superb, and the guitar work has improved massively since Dan Brown took the lead, bringing forth an even deeper and heavier sound than before.

Driving riffs (especially the opening thunder on ‘Beltsville Blues’) and beautiful-drum-work weaves itself through the album to an almost artisanal degree. Misery is a work of art. You’d all do yourselves a favour to listen to it.

Interpol

7.0

Marauder

The landscape of popular music has shifted greatly since the release of Interpol’s first album Turn On the Bright Lights in 2002. Their original competitors are either broken up (The White Stripes), nowhere to be found (The Strokes), or releasing half-baked records (Arcade Fire).

If you’re an Interpol fan, you know they have a knack for incredibly catchy hooks, dark lyrics, and atmospheric songs.

Much of what you’re going to hear on Marauder is déjà vu. The formula is there and songs like ‘The Rover’ follow it. Even if the driving guitar hooks and singer Paul Banks warbled vocals are familiar, they’re certainly still a fun listen.

The band is hungry for more and that’s where we need them to be. Tracks like ‘Number 10’ try to exceed expectations with an interesting guitar picked intro. The almost hip hop beat of ‘Party’s Over’ is engaging, however Banks’ watery mixed vocals were an interesting choice. Closer ‘It Probably Matters’ is a gorgeous ending that can hang with Interpol’s greatest moments.

Interpol has given us their best effort since 2007’s Our Love To Admire. While nowhere near perfect, the trio tries to dig up their signature dark style with some surprises in between.

BY JONATHAN REYNOSO

BY LOCHIE BOURKE

7.5

With the aptly named Feelings, Bloods use their second fulllength to get deep into everything it means to exist in today’s world, and aren’t afraid to do a bit of soul baring in the process.

With track titles like ‘Broken Heart’ and ‘Bring My Walls Down’, the emotional content of the EP is on show from the outset.

This doesn’t mean the album is a downer, it’s far from it.

Despite the sentimental lyrics, it’s all wrapped up in a half hour of high-energy punk-pop with all of the guitar riffs and drum beats you’d come to expect after their debut album Work It Out. Feeling a bit like an Alex Lahey album with bigger drums, Bloods are certainly making a name for themselves, and Feelings will do their shooting star no harm. Tracks like ‘Talk’ and ‘Step Back’ are legitimate hip-shakers, and give off the vibe that seeing the band live would be a fun night out.

While the album doesn’t break any new ground in the pop-punk genre, it does what it does well and without any hiccups. If you’re in the mood for a rocking good time, it would be hard to skip past Feelings.

BY NATHAN QUATTRUCCI

(Heavenly/[PIAS])

Feelings

(Poison City Records)

(Share It Music/Sub Pop)

Bloods

Harmony

Double Negative

9.0

Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood

With Animals

7.0

There isn’t a lot not to like about Melbourne six-piece Harmony’s sophomore release Double Negative.

Suitably the album’s opening song ‘I Love You’ opens with what many fans love most about the band – choral section Erica Dunn, Amanda Roff, and Quinn Veldhuis softly and harmoniously together before Tom Lyngcoln begins to sing in his signature rich-yet-forlorn voice. The funeral-like pace of the song, and the inherent enmity between the choral section’s perfect pitch and Lyngcoln’s variable baritone highlights the band’s appealing paradox.

‘Love Is A Chemical High’ is a deliciously playful sidestep from the oft morose tone of the band, with an almost adolescently simple guitar line bouncing between the tight rhythm of drummer and bassist Alex Lyngcoln.

The fact that Alex is Tom’s wife adds a peripheral sincerity and back-story to the album’s themes, yet it does draw an easy comparison to US slowcore act Low – and in a twist of unintended repetition that further aligns the two bands – later this month Low will release an album also called Double Negative.

P.S. for those playing at home, this review opens with a double negative.

Mark Lanegan and Duke Garwood’s new album is the definition of morbid beauty; it’s the kind of album that you know won’t be the most uplifting use of your time, but can’t remove yourself from because of its inventive magnificence.

‘Save Me’ immediate signifies that the album to follow won’t be conventional, but rather, one of those rare albums that pulls you in rather than merely becoming background noise.

‘Feast to Famine’ has an eerie and transcendent intro with a pulsing bass-line which grows through the intro like tree roots, intersected by crisp highlights of guitar. Lanegan’s voice is inconspicuous and sorrowfully essential; the beauty lying in its simplicity.

The title track has a gloomy, simple beat that’s played upon

by Garwood’s tastefully understated guitar licks. The vocals are similarly dreary and lyrically dark, but perhaps don’t showcase Lanegan’s voice quite as effectively as other songs.

If anything, the album falters slightly in the middle in its lack of energy and display of Lanegan’s vocal range, which extend much further than soft murmurs and sorrowful growls.

However, ‘One Way Glass’ and ‘Desert Song’ more than redeem the album and end it on a beautifully sullen note.

BY DAN WATT

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PROFILES FEATURE

Nothing - Heavy Mash Up

MUSIC

Cole Phoenix

MUSIC

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? Our sound combines elements of prog, black metal and death metal surrounded by groove; it carries a distinct weight that is rare for a three-piece. Our style is a melting pot of our influences and the chemistry that we’ve developed from playing together without limiting our songwriting to fit into any specific formula.

What have you learned/taken from touring with bands like Amon Amarth and FFDP? That you only get one chance to make a first impression on a new city or audience so you have to take care of yourself, particularly when playing back to back shows. Stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, don’t over indulge, and leave everything on stage. Leave your mark.

What are you most excited for at Heavy Mash Up? To be part of such a diverse lineup.

Heavy music has a very broad spectrum and we have so many different sounding bands in Melbourne it’s always exciting to be a part of a night that combines and celebrates different styles.

What do you love about making music? It’s the ultimate freedom of expression and creativity. It’s empowering, cathartic, escapist, and consuming all at once. To forget about the daily grind and the petty grievances of life and create something with your bandmates is an amazing feeling and to then be able to share that with an audience is incredibly rewarding.

What are your earliest musical memories? Singing ‘Que Sera’ at a karaoke restaurant, my family was proud I received a standing ovation. I truly lived out those lyrics – here I am now still in love with retro music. I was always eager to be involved with school musicals.

My final year I wrote the house musical and was awarded best individual performer. Life has proven it isn’t quite as easy to make a mark with music – so those school memories were a lovely albeit naive introduction.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? I always loved soul, jazz and big band – Dad would play Peggy Lee on car trips and mum loved Dusty Springfield. Whereas my sister blared Madonna and the first album I purchased was Britney Spears. I created an interesting fusion growing up.

Tell us about your new single ‘Stone Woman’. A song has as many messages as it has listeners. I consider it an empowering anthem against abuse and for me it’s a battle cry in refusing to suffer in silence, standing up and showing – yes as the lyrics claim – “who I am”. I think it’s a pertinent song for today – but also timeless in its stance against manipulation What do you love about making music? The journey – you begin with an idea, a few lyrics, and a melody and soon that song is steering you. It’s like you’ve built a ship that will travel a gamut of emotions.

Nothing will perform as part of Heavy Mash Up, taking over Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on

Cole Phoenix will release ‘Stone Woman’ on Thursday October 4. Her EP will be out in

Friday September 7. The lineup also features In Deception, Escarion, and more.

December – keep your eyes on her social media for more info.

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Peter Senior

MUSIC

Phoebe Day

MUSIC

When did you first start making music and what led you there? I would’ve been 17 when I made some early writing attempts. I remember they started off as instrumentals and my piano teacher would transcribe them note for note. My heroes of the day were songwriters so I thought this was the thing to do. Anything to get out of reading the dots.

What are your earliest musical memories? Hearing ‘The Unicorn’ by the Irish Rovers in between the static on the radio while moving the big tune dial. Dad’s old record collection particularly Slim Dusty’s Australiana and Lionel Long’s Waltzing Matilda album.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? Piano pop/rock but I don’t feel I sit entirely in a single category. Most styles of music have influenced me at some time over the years so I’ll always be genre shifting.

Tell us about your new single? ‘Cool Ride’ is a song about a passion for a car from the view of a car enthusiast. Lyrically it’s my perceived view, an exaggerated point of view from my experience of the car enthusiast. I saw a hot red Ford on a drive up the Blue Mountains. Shortly after, I had the first verse and a theme for a song.

What do you love about making music? Hooking onto a great idea that must already be in the infinite realm to realise it. There’s certainly some kind of magic that happens here that’s not realised in everyday life.

When did you first start making music and what led you there? I think I wrote my first little tune at eight years old. The soundtrack to my childhood was the classic jazz, blues and soul records my father would play for us. I was so blown away by those great artists.

I wanted to make sounds and tell stories just like them.

What inspired your move from Sydney to Melbourne? There’s a certain vibrancy to Melbourne. It’s full of life and creativity and I was really inspired by the sense of community among the arts world down here. After I released my debut EP last year, I really wanted to take things to the next level. I was ready to take a risk.

Tell us about your new single ‘Two Steps’. I really wanted to explore interesting production and the idea of creating a soundscape for the listener. It was inspired by the challenges we face internally as independent artists. Sometimes it can feel as though ‘making it’ is nothing more than a daydream. I really wanted to capture this feeling through sound – that harsh contrast between reality and our dreams. I walked through the streets, parks and cafés of Melbourne with a small audio recorder in my pocket, because I wanted to capture sounds of the world around me.

What do you love about making music? When I’m writing music, I’m in a safe space that allows me to share stories, experiences and emotions that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to express.

Peter Senior’s single ‘Cool Ride’ is part of his album On The Edge, which is available now on

Phoebe Day will launch ‘Two Steps’ at The Toff In Town on Thursday September 20. Joel

all major platforms. Keep an eye on his website for tour dates coming soon.

Sena will be kicking off the night.

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Live

Amy Shark – Photo by David Harris Photography

Amy Shark

Forum Theatre, Thursday August 30 A sold out night at The Forum Theatre means bodies to bodies and beers on beers, and a sold out Amy Shark gig means tears and more tears. Shark by no means is known for holding back on honesty, and her Love Monster Tour was no exception.

It was straight into the deep end from the word go with ‘You Think I Think I Sound Like God’. Shark cloaked in a single spotlight, with just her and guitar was a jaw dropping spectacle that had punters already in the palm of her hand. She moved smoothly into the explosive crowd favourite ‘Blood Brothers’.

She took the crowd from the pits of raw honesty to jumping and singing with joy, and it was then you knew Shark’s show would have you feeling all kinds of feels.

“We started out pretty heavy there,” Shark chuckled. Punters may wipe away a couple stray tears, but the goosebumps didn’t fade. She launched into ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and remarkably it seemed every person in the room was singing her lyrics back to her with all they had. ‘All Loved Up’ – arguably an instant classic – proved to be a special live moment, as over 2,000 people, all of varying talent levels, sang and/or screamed out those phenomenal high notes. Naturally, none hit them quite as expertly as Shark herself.

One of the incredible things about Shark’s artistry is her storytelling abilities. She drew everyone in with her relatable and raw pre-song chats and, by giving fans a piece of her world, she pulled them in a little closer.

Second to this is her mastery of the stripped back acoustic performance. Particularly for ‘Mess Her Up’, Shark toed the line between the beautifully sparse intro before knowing exactly when to crash into the full and intensive live ballad.

Unparalleled honesty and a sincere genuineness is what keeps Shark’s fans coming back, she doesn’t just leave it all on the stage, she extends her hands and shares her everything with you. Love Monster is expectation to this, from the word go she had punters firmly in her grasp. Forgive the pun, but it’s truly hard not to simply adore her.

BY BREE ELIZABETH CHAPMAN

The epic choir style sing-a-long with every single song.

HIGHLIGHT:

Golden Features – Photo by David Harris Photography

LOWLIGHT: Not too sound too cheesy, but definitely the lights coming on at the end of the night.

CROWD FAVOURITE: It would be a tie, ‘I Said Hi’ and Sharks cover of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’.

Courtney Barnett

Festival Hall, Saturday September 1 Following the release of her lauded album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, Courtney Barnett played at Festival Hall, the final stop on her national tour. Playful music played as the lights went down and welcomed Barnett and her band on the stage. Simultaneously, fairy lights strewn across the instruments lit up as the band kicked into the album opener, ‘Hopefulessness’.

The first song eased the eager crowd into the long set ahead. You can’t sprint a marathon, and Barnett was steadying herself and teasing the crowd with fan-favourites spread out across the set. The lingering outro of the song perfectly led into the contrasting, ‘City Looks Pretty’. The crowd roared to the familiar sound. The line “strangers treat you like their best friend” was incredibly relevant in this live setting, Courtney would go on later to ask the crowd, “who made a friend tonight?”, with a wholesome and affirming yell.

While watching her set, it’s hard to understand how she is such a polarising artist. How can people not love her? Barnett is an absolute rock-star, get used to it world.

The room had such a broad demographic, from young children to mature-aged adults.

Courtney Barnett is for everyone. Barnet is also very engaging in between songs. From watching interviews, Barnett is generally fairly quiet and reserved, yet, on stage she is well in her element. Barnett shared a story from her early days of playing electric guitar; a tale of humble beginnings. While on the topic of her stage presence, Barnett plays with incredible passion. Specifically, ‘I’m Not Your Mother, I’m Not Your Bitch’. People who can play their guitar flawlessly while jumping around feverishly will never stop being impressive.

Blitzing through some favourites, ‘Charity’, ‘Nameless Faceless’, ‘Depreston’ and ‘Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party’, Barnett broke hearts and left the stage. Festival Hall roared for her return. The begging lingered on, longer than what a usual, scheduled encore would. Humbled, Barnett returned alone for a slow cover, ‘Everything Is Free’. The audience

even pulled real lighters out of their pocket to put in the air instead of the modernised phone torchlight. Genuine lighters during a genuine encore? Unheard of. Barnett’s band returned on stage, suspiciously on schedule. Knew it was too good to be true.

Barnett wrapped up with ‘Pedestrian at Best’ and left the stage for good after a massive two-hour set. What a rock-star move. Loyal Barnett fans would have marvelled at the colossal set. Yet, more casual fans might have felt it was a little long. Regardless, Barnett live is a must see. Hopefully, it won’t be too long before we see her on Melbourne stages again.

BY MATILDA ELGOOD

Seeing so many young kids experiencing such good live music.

LOWLIGHT: The cage closing off the seating portion at Festival Hall. WHY? CROWD FAVOURITE: ‘Depreston’ HIGHLIGHT:

Golden Features The Forum, Saturday August 25

Australian music producer Golden Features has skyrocketed in popularity since he released his first full length album, Sect, earlier this year.

The skilled DJ proved himself to be a house music heavyweight with the ten-track record, delivering explosive beats and rolling basslines.

Anyone who’s seen him onstage before will know that these elements translate to his live shows, which are basically just big, dirty dance parties. His first Melbourne performance of the Sect tour was no different, and saw the producer at the top of his game.

The sold-out Forum show was packed by the time Golden Features took to the stage.

The lights dropped, and a deep, thumping bass began moving through the venue, eliciting whoops and cheers from the crowd. The goldmasked producer appeared behind the decks, and the tune for ‘Always’ started blaring through the speakers. He teased out the intro build-up, before sending the crowd absolutely wild with the first, heavy hitting beat drop of the night.

‘Always’ bled into ‘Falling Out’, another song from the new album, before turning into ‘Memories That You Call’ by electronic duo, Odesza. He gave it his own Golden Features twist though, throwing in a crowd-pleasing bass drop and turning the usually chill tune

into a filthy dance track.

Newer tracks from Sect got a decent rotation too, and he played pretty much every song from the album in some shape or form. The transitions between them all were completely seamless, and it was sometimes hard to tell where one song ended, and another began. He was showing off his killer DJing skills as well as the fruits of his music production and loving every minute of it.

Another newbie, ‘Medicate’, had everyone in a frenzy, which only heightened as the song gave way to ‘Guillotine’, from his first EP four years back. Golden Features milked the track for all it was worth, before finally finishing his 70-minute set with ‘Worship’.

But as soon as he disappeared from the decks the crowd were screaming for more, everyone stamping their feet collectively and sending a rumble through The Forum. He returned and took to the stage one last time, playing ‘Do You?’ – complete with green lazer lights to accompany the “hit them with those lazerbeams” lyric – and ‘Telescope’.

Then, in what was definitely the most insane part of the night, Golden Features removed his mask, and bowed to the crowd as Tom Stell, the man behind the music. It was kind of like seeing a superhero reveal his secret identity; shocking, awesome and uncomfortable, all at once.

But mask or no mask, there’s no denying that the guy knows how to make a fucking banger. And play a damn good set, too.

BY GRETA BRERETON

The warmth and energy of the crowd. Everyone was just there to have a good time, so it was a dickhead-free zone.

LOWLIGHT: That it had to end.

CROWD FAVOURITE: ‘‘Wolfie’ got the loudest sing along, but ‘Guillotine’ brought out the best dancing.

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FEATURED GIGS

Gig Guide Wednesday 5 Sep INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS Market Lane

Market Lane The Toff Indie folk, jazz and world trio Market Lane are set to come into The Toff on Thursday September 6 with their new single ‘Heartbeat’. It comes as the first time that Market Lane perform with a full band in tow, while the night will also feature Bec Goring on support duties. Catch it all from 7.30pm and grab your tickets for $13 via Moshtix.

Scratch Match The Post Office Hotel Catch Melbourne pop-punks Scratch Match as they take to The Post Office Hotel on Thursday September 6. They’ll have fellow locals Low Key Crush in tow as support and it’s set to go down from 7pm.

Best of all, entry is free.

Southern Fried Americana Wesley Anne Looking to bask in all things folk, bluegrass and Americana? Head to Wesley Anne on Thursday September 6. The likes of ​ The Gob-Iron Cajun Stringband, The Colvin Brothers and headliners Appalachian Heaven Stringband will be bringing it all to you from 8pm, with $10 entry on the door.

FUNK DANCING FOR SELF DEFENCE + TRICK GYPSY + DANITCHY + SALTY JACK

Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

GAVIN CHATELIER Milano's Tavern, Brighton.

10:00am. $5.

PILGRIM AGE + THE JIVES + ABANDONED SOFA Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.

TEDDY THE BEAR + NIPPLE CHAFFES + GIRL GERMS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.

THE HUNTER EXPRESS + WOLF & WILLOW + LIV CARTLEDGE Gasometer Hotel,

Collingwood. 7pm. $10.

THE MOTHER GURUS Cherry Bar, Melbourne

Cbd. 9pm.

THOMY SLOANE & LUCY WALDRON + BODIES Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

WIND IT UP - FEAT: STEEPLEJACK ARTISTS

Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC BARNEY MCALL Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

8:15pm. $30.

BOHJASS 303, Northcote. 7:30pm.

BOPSTRETCH Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $15.

BUTTERED LOAF Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7pm.

DANNIE BOURNE Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

DIZZY'S BIG BAND Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8pm. $15.

LUKE HOWARD TRIO The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8pm. $20.

MARKO4 Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $25.

PANGEAN NIGHTS - FEAT: COLDPAST + TOMMY GROVES + OLIVER FRANCIS

Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

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

THE CB3 + THE PO BOYS Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK AMIE GRISOLD Drunken Poet, West Unpainted Prospects

Unpainted Prospects Charles Weston Unpainted Prospects will step into Charles Weston on Thursday September 6, promising to offer up a night of lush altfolk and country. You can catch it all from 6.30pm and enjoy free entry, too.

The Tuckshop Order The Evelyn Hotel Homegrown post-grungers The Tuckshop Order are geared to takeover The Evelyn on Friday September 7. They’ll have a slew of supports on hand to kick things off, including Forever Renter, Way Shit and Monsteria. Kicks off at 8.30pm and tickets are $10 on the door.

Feed The Cats The Lomond Hotel Describing their sound as hot R&B fused with cool blues, Melbourne duo Feed The Cats are set to take over The Lomond Hotel on Friday September 7. Entry is free and you can catch it all go down from 9.30pm.

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Melbourne. 8pm.

GEORGIA RODGERS Drunken Poet, West

Melbourne. 9pm.

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

LOMOND ACOUSTICA - FEAT: MONIQUE KENNY + DAYLE ALISON WALKER + SONIA SERIN Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8pm.

MICHAEL DUNSTAN + PAT DEVLIN + JORDY MAXWELL Grace Darling Hotel,

Collingwood. 7:30pm. $17.

MUDDY'S BLUES ROULETTE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Catfish, Fitzroy. 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Penny Black, Brunswick.

7:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT + VARIOUS ARTISTS

Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 5pm.

REBECCA BARNARD & BILLY MILLER'S SINGALONG Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh

East. 7pm. $20.

THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AT ST PAUL'S

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $60.

Thursday 6 Sep HIP HOP & R&B CLUB PALISADES Carlton Club, Melbourne

Cbd. 8pm.

DHALISM - FEAT: EHSAN GELSI +

TARNAY + SADIVA + LISTER COORAY + ISLND Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

NO FRILLS THURSDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 10pm.

WILD NIGHTS - FEAT: J. LOVE + YABBY + BLACK ORCHIDS + MORE Laundry Bar,

Fitzroy. 9pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC 3 (JANINE MAUNDER / MICHELLE SERRET-CURSIO / ANNETTE ROCHE) -

Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $25.

ANDREA KELLER TRANSIENTS TRIO

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.

BOOGALICIOUS Open Studio, Northcote.

8pm. $10.

DIAMONDS & THE BLUES Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:30pm. $20.

HOT SLUDGE FUNDAE + MASCO SOUND SYSTEM Cherry Bar, Melbourne

Cbd. 8pm. $10.

JOHN MORRISON ALL STARS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $25.

LOIS OLNEY The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $35.

MEL SEARLE + JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET The Water Rat Hotel, South

Melbourne. 7pm.

QUADRIFID Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

STYLUS Hysteria Lounge, Lilydale. 6pm. $25.

THE HANDLE BARS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7pm.

THE PUTBACKS 303, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

TOMBOLO + MAD MELLOW + RUSSIA

Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 6pm. $6.90.

URBANITY Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

8:15pm. $29.

WORKERS JAZZ CLUB - FEAT: THE WORKERS HOUSE BAND Workers Club

(geelong), Geelong. 8pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS AGAMAS + CLIP + DROVA + SCALPS

Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8pm. $5.

ANGIE MCMAHON + LEIF VOLLEBEKK

Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $35.

BALKO + RED LOTUS + CAKE FIGHT

Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

COSMOS + PSYCHOBABEL + DEARTH

7:30pm. $10.

THE OH BALTERS + THE SLINGERS + ELSIE Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8pm.

THE ONES WE LOVE - CELEBRATING R.E.M. - FEAT: JEFF MARTIN + STEVE KILBEY + RON S. PENO + TRISH YOUNG + MORE Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 8pm. $50.92.

THROWBACK - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS

Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

TINGY CELESTINO Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8pm.

UNSANITARY NAPKIN + UBIK + EXHAUST WORLD + U-BAHN Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS 3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: HANS DC + ROBERTO + DAVE JURIC + LUKE VECCHIO + SANCTUM Revolver Upstairs,

Prahran. 6pm.

D.A.N.C.E - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Toff

In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

DUB FX Night Cat, Fitzroy. 9pm. $5.

HOLLYWOOD REAL THOUGHTS + SEX COP Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm.

MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK STREET RUNWAY AFTERPARTY - FEAT: ABCH + AUTARK + GEHRICH + IVY NIU + DESIGN

BY JUDE + MORE Section 8, Melbourne

Cbd. 5pm.

MESSY MAMMALS + KEE'AHN Penny

Black, Brunswick. 8pm.

NO MONO + ELIOTT + JEFFE Howler,

Brunswick. 8pm. $24.19.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ANDY SWANN Transit, Melbourne Cbd.

6pm.

APPALACHIAN HEAVEN STRINGBAND

Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

ESPAÑA - FEAT: CHRISTOPH DENOTH

Federation Square, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $64.

IAN BLAND (WITH GREG HUNT) Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 7pm. $12.

MARKET LANE + BEC GORING Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.

MATTHEW BENTLEY + JANIE GORDON + JAMES MARK Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8pm.

$10.

Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.

HOCKEY DAD The Croxton, Thornbury. 8pm. MORGAN EVANS + CATHERINE HYG + INDIGO CHILDREN + MARLON MCGRATH Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8pm.

BANDO Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.

MUSICLAND OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS MATT BRADSHAW Elephant & - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Musicland, Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 9:30pm.

Fawkner. 7pm. $5.

MISS ROSIE & THE TOP CATS Musicland, OPEN MIC NIGHT Drunken Poet, West Fawkner. 8pm. $10.

Melbourne. 7pm.

NANA SPAM + LALIC + KT SPIT + ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $8.

SANSONUS + NIINE + ELECTRIC SELF

ROBERT PATTON - FEAT: COOL SOUNDS + JUMPIN’ JACK WILLIAM + GORDON HOLLAND Fitzroy Pinnacle,

Fitzroy North. 8pm.

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

SATYRICON + DEADSPACE Max Watt's, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $62.35.

T.K. REEVE & THE CHICKEN SHACK

Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 7pm.

YUKUMBABE + MOONLOVER (SOLO) + SELKI Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 7:30pm. $8.

SCRATCH MATCH + LOW KEY CRUSH SETH HENDERSON + ANGUS AUSTIN

Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 7pm. $5.

SOUNDTRACKS FOR IMAGINARY FILMS - FEAT: RIPLEY HOOD & ASH JONES + PAUL CAREY Swamplands Bar, Thornbury.

8pm.

TERRIBLE SIGNAL + ZOMBITCHES + FACE FACE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7pm.

THE ANXIOUS TYPE + KODI JACOBS + JOSH GATT Reverence Hotel, Footscray.

7:30pm. $8.

THE FINKS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

8pm.

THE GREAT EMU WAR CASUALTIES + THE NEW DREGS + SAPPHIRE STREET + TRUE VULTURE Boney, Melbourne Cbd.

Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9pm.

UNPAINTED PROSPECTS Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.

Friday 7 Sep JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ADAM HALL & THE VELVET PLAYBOYS

Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $32.50.

CATFISH Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

CHARLOTTE JANE QUARTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $30.

COOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS (WITH STELLA ANGELICO & KAIIT) + SIMON PHILIPS

FEATURED GIGS

Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $25.

DEMON DAYS + HOI PALLOI + MIRAUD

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

DJ CRISPI Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

9pm.

EXEK - FEAT: SANSONUS + KRAKATAU + PEAK TWINS + PARIS Gasometer Hotel,

Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.

FEED THE CATS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

FEM BELLING QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $32.50.

JACKIE BORNSTEIN QUARTET Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8pm. $25.

JAMES MORRISON (WITH HIS ACADEMY JAZZ ORCHESTRA) -

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.

7:30pm. $69.

JULIAN SCHEFFER, NYDIA TOY + JULIAN SCHEFFER + NYDIA TOY

Platform 270, Melbourne. 5:30pm.

JUSTINE JONES & THE PLAYBOYS OF RHYTHM Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8pm.

$20.

MANDACARU Belleville, Melbourne.

10:30pm.

OCEAN Melbourne Recital Centre,

Southbank. 6pm. $39.

RUA + GABRIEL Open Studio, Northcote.

8pm. $10.

SOUL SESSIONS - FEAT: ASTROSOUL + MORE The Local Taphouse, St Kilda East.

9:30pm.

STYLUS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

8:15pm. $35.

TAYLOR & SILK Arkibar, South Melbourne.

4:30pm.

GARLIC NUN + THE PATIENT + SNOWFLAKE + MINETTA 303, Northcote.

GEORGE TRIMMER BAND Royal Hotel

NINE-O + FLOSS DOGG + DJ SARAH + MORE Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 5pm.

DIGITAL + J-CHAU + TILLY TALLY + BECKON + MORE Grumpy's Green, Fitzroy.

GRETTA RAY + THE BETHS Arts Centre,

DO THE JOB - FEAT: INGRID Ferdydurke,

8pm. $10.

(essendon), Essendon. 10pm.

Melbourne. 6pm. $10.

HEAVY MASH UP - FEAT: NOTHING + IN DECEPTION + ESCARION + NOTICE OF EVICTION + OBSIDIAN MONOLITH

MR. MCCLELLAND'S FINISHING SCHOOL Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 10pm.

$10.

NAT VAZER + TELESCREEN + SLEEPING LESSONS Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 8pm.

PARIS WELLS + FINLEY FRANCOIS Boney,

Melbourne Cbd. 7pm.

PERFECT WHIP + SPIRAL PERM + SLUSH + GENUINE FAKE Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.

8pm. $10.

POPROCKS + DR PHIL Toff In Town,

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE + THE CHATS + CW STONEKING Margaret Court

Arena, Melbourne. 6:45pm.

ROGUES + SEX GRIMES + PALMERSLUM + SHAPES LIKE RAPIDS Bendigo Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

ROYAL EAST + TEENAGE DADS + NIINE

THE STEPHEN MAGNUSSON TRIO

Baha Tacos & Tapas Bar, Rye. 8pm. $10.

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS PARTY ANIMALS Hysteria Lounge, Lilydale.

6pm. $10.

ACTION SAM Elephant & Wheelbarrow,

Melbourne. 11pm.

AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTORY + THE DEAD RIDERS + THE DAGGAR + POLYGAMISTS + ONE MORE WEEKEND

Bombay Rock, Brunswick. 7pm.

AUTO-MASH DJS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy.

9pm.

BABY & THE KICKS + BAD BANGS + POLLYMAN Woody's Attic Dive,

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

BALKO + ODD SOULS + SAPPHIRE STREET Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East.

8pm. $8.

Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

SETH HENDERSON + ANGUS AUSTIN SHRAPNEL + POSSIBLE HUMANS + PROGRAM Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8pm.

$10.

SILTMAN + THE VENDETTAS + BOXTHORN|HALFCUT Cherry Bar,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

SPENCER'S TWO DAY BENDER FEAT: ADALITA + CLAIRE BIRCHALL + THE BRAVES + CHERRYWOOD + LOS DOMINADOS + MORE Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 4pm. $10.

THE DELTA RIGGS Max Watt's, Melbourne.

7pm. $35.20.

THE DELTA RIGGS (DJ SET)Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 11:45pm. $10.

THE HERE HERE'S Catfish, Fitzroy. 9pm.

THE STU THOMAS PARADOX Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 8pm. $7.

THE TUCKSHOP ORDER + FOREVER RENTER + MONSTERIA Evelyn Hotel,

Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

BALL PARK MUSIC + SAN CISCO + RUBY FIELDS Festival Hall, West Melbourne. 8pm.

THE VELVET CLUB + WILDERGLOW + BAREFOOT BOWLS CLUB Grace Darling

BLACK SNAKE WHIP + RANCID EDDIE + ALANNAH SAWYER + THE FILLMORE BROTHERS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

CAPTAIN SPALDING BAND Customs

THUNDER ROAD - THE SONGS OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Grand Hotel

$69.90.

House Hotel, Williamstown. 8pm.

CECIL TURBINE + EMMA OVENDEN

Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8pm. $5.

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

CONRAD SEWELL + MITCH JAMES

Howler, Brunswick. 8pm.

COOL SOUNDS + FLOSS FLUORESCENCE Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy

North. 8pm.

COUNTDOWN 80'S Musicland, Fawkner.

7:30pm. $10.

CUSTARD + DAMIAN COWELL’S DISCO MACHINE + THE NEW DREGS Prince

Bandroom, St Kilda. 8pm. $44.90.

DAVEY LANE + PRETTY CITY + BEN WRIGHT SMITH Workers Club, Fitzroy.

Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $10.

Mornington, Mornington. 8pm. $23.50.

WATERBIRD + MOSES CARR + GRIT N GAIA Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:30pm.

$10.

HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS ANDY DREVER Fox Hotel (collingwood), Collingwood. 8pm.

BENDY RAINBOW - FEAT: CARA MIA + DJ ALICIA + JACK POPPER + THE D WORD Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

BURN CITY DISCO - FEAT: DJ MITCHELL GEE + LACHIE SPURLING + DAN BENTLEY + ASHER JONAS + MORE

Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $15.

CHILADELPHIA FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS New Guernica, Melbourne

Cbd. 4pm.

DJ TACO HUT John Curtin Hotel, Carlton.

CITIZEN MAZE + ALBRECHT LA'BROOY + UDMO + SOPHIE MCALISTER Boney,

FANDANGO Gem Bar, Collingwood. 7pm.

DATENIGHT - FEAT: LIUCY + ROBBIE

8:30pm. $15.

8pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 7pm.

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Carlton Club,

Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

FORMATION - FEAT: DONNY + MORE

Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

Melbourne. 7:30pm. $12.

FRIDAYS - FEAT: WARSAWYER + HOCKEY DAD The Croxton, Thornbury. 8pm. CLIFTONIA + BEN & LIL + MORE Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 5pm.

IMMIGRANT UNION + THE MORNING AFTER GIRLS + SLEDGEHAMMER Old GAS - FEAT: DJ VIXEN + MORE Red Betty, Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.

Brunswick. 7pm.

INTELLECTUALS + CHRIS CRISAFI + HAYDEN JAMES Forum Theatre, Melbourne TOM DENTON Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8pm. Cbd. 7pm.

LOOBS + PEARL BAY Post Office Hotel, HAYDEN JAMES - AFTER DARK Coburg. 8pm.

AFTERPARTYMax Watt's, Melbourne. 11pm.

THE JOHN MORRISON ACADEMY HONOURS ENSEMBLE Paris Cat Jazz Club,

Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $27.50.

7pm. $15.

Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

LOUD IN THE LIBRARY - FEAT: DJ UNICORN + DJ FLEXIJ + DJ HARRY G Sam Merrifield Library, Moonee Ponds.

6:30pm.

MOTEL 6 - FEAT: BARRY SUNSET & JACK DANZEY + LORI + INTERSTELLAR FUGITIVES + MORE Hugs & Kisses,

Melbourne. 10pm.

NO MONO + ELIOTT + JEFFE Corner

Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $20.

PEST KONTROL - FEAT: SCOTTY PESTICIDE + GREETINGS + ELLIOT OFMARCO Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

REUP - FEAT: DJ SMILEZ + DEZZY D + SOFIE ROZE + DJ JERRY C + MORE New

Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $10.

REVOLVER FRIDAYS - FEAT: WHO + DAN BECK + MIKE CALLANDER + CHIARA KICKDRUM + SUNDELIN + MORE

Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7pm.

SETTINGS - FEAT: KERWIN FROST + JRMN + C.FRIM Night Cat, Fitzroy. 9pm.

$20.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK

Chicago Dime The Moldy Fig Melbourne blues duo Chicago Dime will roll into New Orleans-inspired institution The Moldy Fig this Friday September 7.

Slinging originals from their cracking debut record Big City Blues and some classic blues covers for good measure, you can catch Chicago Dime from 9pm. Entry is free.

BALKO

BALKO Whole Lotta Love Sydney’s BALKO are set to make their way down to Melbourne on Friday September 7 to launch their new single ‘Who Knows’.

Their mates Odd Souls and Sapphire Street will offer support, when it goes down at Whole Lotta Love from 8pm. Free entry.

Jess Parker & The Troubled Waters + White Lightning Duke Of Edinburgh Hotel It’s a double bill that will have you up out of your seats for sure. The raucous, whiskey drinking, happy-go-lucky scamps of White Lightning are joining forces with the dark Australiana and shaky Louisiana swamp blues of none other than Jess Parker & The Troubled Waters. It’s going down at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel on Friday September 7 from 8.30pm. Bonus points – it’s free.

AARON D’ARCY Wesley Anne, Northcote.

8pm. $10.

BENNY PETERS & THE MISTREATERS

Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 7pm.

DUXIE FRANKLIN + SARA ROSE + JOE FORRESTER Compass Pizza, Brunswick

East. 8pm. $10.

HENRY HUGO & THE BAR STOOL GHOSTS Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 6pm.

JEAN CLAUDE SAM DAN Drunken Poet,

West Melbourne. 8:30pm.

MISSION BROWN Bar Open, Fitzroy.

6:30pm.

RATTLINCANE Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale.

8pm. $10.

TAYLAH CARROLL Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6pm.

THE SCRIMS + THE LONG JOHNS Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8pm. $14.30.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION

Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6pm.

Saturday 8 Sep HIP HOP & R&B BIG DANCING SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm.

ELECTRIC DREAMS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.

HOODIE ALLEN + BIRDZ Howler,

Brunswick. 8pm. $51.37.

KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + DURMY + MORE

Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS 3 & 1/3 WAYS TO LOVE YOU - FEAT: SAMMY B + BENNY BADGE + POSITIVELY POSITIVE PARTY PEOPLE + EDDIE MAC + MELO FELO Section 8,

Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

Eskhaton

Eskhaton Reverence Hotel The Rev is set to become a hot and sweaty pit when Melbourne death metal heavyweights Eskhaton come in on Saturday September 8. Armed with their blistering third album Omegalitheos, the band will also receive support from a barrage of incoming metal lords, including Impetuous Ritual (QLD), Beyond Mortal Dreams (SA), Exaltation (NZ), Ploughshare (ACT) and fellow locals Fornicator. Doors open from 6.30pm and tickets are $20 via Moshtix.

A Basket of Mammoths The Bendigo Hotel Step into The Bendi on Saturday September 8 and feast your ears on a killer night of rock. Psych/stoner rock outfit A Basket of Mammoths will feature, alongside alt-fuzz rockers Grasshole and Silverlight Shadows, Warbirds and Holy Rollaz. Kicks off at 8pm and entry is $10 on the door. Get on it.

Flying Home + Floyd Thursby Compass Pizza Swing, jazz and blues-inspired outfit Flying Home will roll into Compass Pizza on Saturday September 8, before Melbourne singer-songwriter Floyd Thursby takes the stage over. Slinging his original folk songs with his fascinating voice, he’ll round out what is set to be a gorgeous night of music. $10 entry and it’ll go down from 8pm.

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FEATURED GIGS BASSLINE - FEAT: SAM STACKA + LEGO + MAJOR DELAY + OPERATOR ANDY + HAWK I Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

BROKEN BUDDHA - FEAT: SKWID + RAYMAN + PSY-FENN + GLACIAL + MORE 24 Moons, Northcote. 9pm. $20.

CUPIDS CUT Fox Hotel (collingwood),

SANTANA Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

8:15pm. $25.

STYLUS Memo Music Hall, St Kilda.

7:30pm. $25.

THE CAT EMPIRE + ODETTE Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 8:30pm. $71.21.

EAT THE BEAT - FEAT: CHRISS MATTO + MATT RADOVICH + ETWAS + MATTEO FREYRIE + MORE New Guernica,

Northcote. 8:30pm.

Collingwood. 8pm.

Which Old Witch

Which Old Witch Yarra Hotel Three-piece Melbourne garage-rock band Which Old Witch will take to the Yarra Hotel on Saturday September 8, with a slew of friends slated to join on support duties.

Fellow rockers Foggy Notion and Mad Mellow will warm up the night, which is set to kick off from 8pm. Entry is a cheeky $5.

Unidentified Flying Muscle Cars The B.East The latest instalment from Jumpin’ Jack William & Co. brings together members of Sherrif, Fluff, and Pam.Salmon for Unidentified Flying Muscle Cars, presenting a collection of songs from the JJW song book. They’ll be joined by good pals Masco Sound System, home fresh from a string of shows launching their brand new single You’ll want to don your best double denim when it goes down at The B.East on Saturday September 8 from 9pm. Free entry.

Eddie Nuardo The Drunken Poet Settle into The Drunken Poet on Sunday September 9 for an evening of old time altcountry and folk with Eddie Nuardo. He’ll wander through his stellar debut album The Good Whiskey Never Lasts along the way, while Pete Fidler will be on hand on dobro and mandolin. Entry is free and it’ll go down from 6.30pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $10.

EMILIA + NIASHA Night Cat, Fitzroy. 10pm.

HIGH VOLTAGE - FEAT: DJ TIBA + RILEY GOWER + ONYX + MOUSSE Boney,

Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

HOI POLLOI + VARIOUS ARTISTS Red

Betty, Brunswick. 5pm. $20.

JANK FACQUES Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 11:45pm.

LASER HIGHWAY - FEAT: SNVFF + NEIL ORCHARD + MATT DAEMON + ZEROTONINE + BL00DSP0RTS Loop,

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

MYTHOLOGY - FEAT: LONER + TILLY CUMS + POST PERCY + SALVADOR DARLING Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

NUSSY + NEKO PINK + AEORA + KAIAR

Penny Black, Brunswick. 8pm.

PICKLEMAN + KLOKE & COOPER + WOZ + WUSH Grumpy's Green, Fitzroy. 8pm.

PONY SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

RISE & SHINE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 12:00am.

SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ KISTA + DJ BETH GRACE + DJ DEMIZE + VARIOUS DJS Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

SNACK ATTACK WITH DJ 2P Elephant &

Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 10pm.

SOOKI SATURDAYS - FEAT: LUKE VECCHIO + MORE Sooki Lounge, Belgrave.

6pm. $10.

THE LATE SHOW - FEAT: RANSOM + PLASTIC PALMS + HYSTERIC + TOM MOORE + SIMON TK + MORE Revolver

Upstairs, Prahran. 7pm.

TOFF CLUB - FEAT: LORD HANS DC Toff

In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ANDREW NOLTE & HIS ORCHESTRA

Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 4pm.

ANITA WARDELL Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $32.50.

Buck Edwards

Buck Edwards Edinburgh Castle Paper Jane lead singer and guitarist Buck Edwards is set to come into Edinburgh Castle on Sunday September 9 for an intimate solo affair. He’ll play through tracks from the band’s release First Morning Song, while also slinging some new ones currently in the works. Free entry and it’s all happening from 4pm.

Sorrento Moons John Curtin Hotel Join the Sorrento Moons for a sunny Sunday afternoon of dreamy grooves and groovy moods at the Curtin Front Bar from 3pm. Starring 4/9th’s of Melbourne’s fave nine-piece Dorsal Fins, this week they’ll be joined by Chevaunne Keleher. Free entry.

The Foxymorons 303 Join The Foxymorons and Ramen for a night of impro,groove at Bar 303. The Foxymorons will have you dancing with their blend of everything from dance music and afro-cuban grooves, to acoustic Australian jazz and improvised music. It’s going down from 8pm.

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$30.

COOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8pm. $28.

DJ CHRIS XYNOS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9pm.

FLAMIN' MONGRELS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5pm.

FLYING HOME + FLOYD THURSBY

Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 8pm. $10.

FRANCES MADDEN & BAND Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 5:30pm. $35.

HELLO TUT TUT + OGOPOGO Belleville, Melbourne. 11pm.

KING RIVER RISING + RASTA UNITY

Baha Tacos & Tapas Bar, Rye. 8pm. $10.

LILLIAN ALBAZI Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8pm. $25.

LISA FAITHFULL SOUL EXPERIENCE

Royal Hotel (mornington), Mornington.

8pm.

MICHAELA JAYDE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15.

PINK PURSE The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $30.

REBECCA MENDOZA Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $32.50.

RUBY ROGERS EXPERIENCE Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

SLIPPER Farouk's Olive, Thornbury. 7:30pm.

SOUL SACRIFICE - THE MUSIC OF

THE COCONUT CLUB - FEAT: DJ THE KNAVE + DJ EMMA PEEL Open Studio, THE JACKSON FOUR The Craft & Co

Farm, Bangholme. 1pm.

THE JOHN MORRISON ACADEMY HONOURS ENSEMBLE Paris Cat Jazz

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $27.50.

THE ROOKIES The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

11pm.

THE SHUFFLE CLUB Transit, Melbourne

Cbd. 9pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS A BASKET OF MAMMOTHS + GRASSHOLE + SILVERLIGHT SHADOWS + WARBIRDS + UNHOLY ROLLAZ

Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

A TRIBUTE TO DOC MCGHEE - FEAT: KISSTERIA + THE AUSTRALIAN BON JOVI SHOW + AUSTRALIAN BON JOVI SHOW Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone.

7pm. $40.

ATOMIC DEATH SQUAD + ABU GHRAIB + MALEFCIUM + STRICT VINCENT + MANIAXE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

$10.

CAROUSEL CLUB + VENETIAN BLINDS + ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH Grace

Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $10.

CHILD + PEEPING TOM Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 1pm.

DEATHPUNK DISCO - FEAT: DJ LOU LOU + DJ MATT RADFORD Last Chance

Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne.

11:45pm.

DRAGONLAND The Croxton, Thornbury.

5pm. $59.90.

DROID + THE ATTENTION SEEKERS + THE MOTHER GURUS Grace Darling

Hotel, Collingwood. 9pm. $10.

Melbourne. 8pm. $10.

SORE EYES + CLAIRE BIRCHALL Retreat

Hotel, Brunswick. 4pm.

SPENCER'S TWO DAY BENDER FEAT: ADALITA + CLAIRE BIRCHALL + THE BRAVES + CHERRYWOOD + LOS DOMINADOS + MORE Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 4pm. $10.

THE BETHS + GO GET MUM + BAREFOOT BOWLS CLUB Yah Yah's,

Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

THE FCKUPS + SCRAYFISH + STONED TO DEATH + PROTOSPASM + ROAD RASH Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8pm.

$10.

THE HARD ROCK SHOW - FLASHBACK TO THE 90'S - FEAT: FIGHT THE SUN + FUNK DANCING FOR SELF DEFENCE

Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6pm. $10.

THE SINKING TEETH Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

THE TINY GIANTS + HANNAH KATE BAND + SOFALA Gasometer Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $8.

THE TWOKS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy.

9:30pm.

VANCE JOY + CUB SPORT + JACK RIVER + DIDIRRI Rod Laver Arena,

Melbourne. 6:15pm.

VINTAGE CROP + PINCH POINTS + MOTH Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 5pm.

WHICH OLD WITCH + MAD MELLOW + FOGGY NOTION Yarra Hotel,

Abbotsford. 8pm. $5.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ANDY SWANN Transit, Melbourne Cbd.

5:30pm.

BETH WINTER BAND (WITH VAS CLEMENTINE) - FEAT: BETH WINTER BAND (WITH VAS CLEMENTINE) Open

Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm.

CRAIG WOODWARD & FRIENDS

Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 2pm.

DEVIL GOAT FAMILY STRING BAND + CHARM OF FINCHES Spotted Mallard,

ESKHATON + IMPETUOUS RITUAL + BMD + EXALTATION + PLOUGHSHARE + FORNICATADOR Reverence Hotel,

Brunswick. 2:30pm. $18.

GOLD CHISEL + NO EXIT + DOWN FOR THE COUNT Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm.

$20.

ETHAN DEL CARMEN + QUINTON TREMBATH + JUDE JOSEPH + WILL MCDONALD Bombay Rock, Brunswick.

Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

JULIAN ABRAHAMS Wesley Anne,

Footscray. 6:30pm. $20.

GOOD MORNING KAOS Evelyn Hotel, JUMPIN' JACK WILLIAM PRESENTS FEAT: UNITED FLYING MUSCLE CARS + MASCO SOUND SYSTEM The B.east,

Brunswick East. 10pm.

LINDA Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. 8pm.

$17.

MIDNIGHT WOOLF + THE BEAT TABOO + PLASTIC SECTION Swamplands Bar,

Thornbury. 9pm. $7.

MUSEUM 18 REUNION SHOW - FEAT: LAURA + BECAUSE OF GHOSTS + THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING + INTERNATIONAL KARATE Gasometer

Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $24.

PARADING + SHRAPNEL Post Office

Hotel, Coburg. 8pm.

PRINCESS FIST + NATHAN DETROIT + ARLO HARLEY + DJ MERMAID Gem Bar,

Collingwood. 7pm.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE + THE CHATS + CW STONEKING Margaret

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LILY & KING Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

MELBOURNE BACH CHOIR Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 8pm. $70.

NATHAN SEECKTS + SEAN MCDONNELL Workers Club (geelong),

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OPELOUSAS Union Hotel (brunswick),

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RILEY PEARCE + KAT EDWARDS + GENA ROSE BRUCE Northcote Social

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ROSARIO Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.

THE ALAN LADDS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9pm.

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THE VELVET ARCHERS Clifton Hill Brew Pub, Clifton Hill. 4pm.

WILLIAM ALEXANDER Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 3pm.

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Brew Pub, Clifton Hill. 4pm.

CAPTAIN SPALDING Royal Hotel

(mornington), Mornington. 3pm.

DARVID THOR + HEMM + DANIKA SMITH Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

7:30pm. $10.

DAVE GRANEY & THE MISTLY The

Croxton, Thornbury. 4pm. $17.85.

EMBER RAIN + ZENITH MOON + NEO RELIC Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar,

North Melbourne. 7:30pm. $10.

HARRY PERMEZEL + JARROW + HANNAH KATE Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.

7pm.

HORACE BONES + LA BRONCO + SPIKE THE RIVER Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 5pm.

JOEY CAPE + ZACH QUINN + HANNY J

Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $33.35.

MASSACRE OF INNOCENCE + FRONTIER SEASON + SEDDON + DEAD TO REALITY Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

6pm. $10.

MAXON + EAGLEMONT + JAMIE MACDOWELL Baha Tacos & Tapas Bar,

Rye. 4pm. $5.

MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC MUSIC

303, Northcote. 4pm.

OPEN/MIC JAM NIGHTS Musicland,

Fawkner. 7pm.

OSKAR HERBIG Dan O'connell Hotel,

Carlton. 4pm.

SECRET ACT Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

$10.

SETH HENDERSON + ANGUS AUSTIN

Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8pm.

SHITGRINDER + RAWHEAD + SYNTHETICS + VILE APPARITION + INTERNAL ROT Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

5pm. $10.

SORRENTO MOONS - FEAT: OLAF SCOTT + RICHARD BRADBEER + JARRAD BROWN + SAM RAINES + CHEVAUNNE KELEHER John Curtin

Hotel, Carlton. 3pm.

THE ADULTS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $30.

THE BREADMAKERS Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 6:30pm. $12.

THE MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT

Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 2pm. $23.

THE VACANT SMILES + THE BLEEDING FLARES + BOYPARTS + FLOSS FLUORESCENCE Boney, Melbourne Cbd.

7:30pm. $10.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC SEP 2018 MJC PRESENTS - TWO TWOS - FEAT: MICK MEAGHER & JENNY BARNES + GIAN SLATER & SAM ANNING The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $20.

ADAM HALL & THE VELVET PLAYBOYS

Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:30pm. $25.

BALKAN BRASS - FEAT: OPA! BATO + OPA SEKO Farouk's Olive, Thornbury.

7:30pm. $10.

CALLE LUNA Night Cat, Fitzroy. 9pm. $10.

FRANCES MADDEN & BAND Paris Cat

Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $35.

JESS TYLER + TRUDIE POTTER + GEORGIA BANCROFT Workers Club,

Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.

JESSE I Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 5pm.

JOEL SENA TRIO Open Studio, Northcote.

2pm. $10.

JON DELANEY TRIO Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

PEPPERCORN JAZZ BAND Open Studio, Northcote. 5:30pm.

REFLEJOS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.

5:30pm.

SOUTHLAND LATIN ROCK + LA TROPA VALLENATA Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick

TATE SHERIDAN Paris Cat Jazz Club,

SIMON GLEESON Arts Centre, Melbourne. 1:30pm. $22.

TAYLOR & SILK TRIO Central Club Hotel,

Attic Dive, Collingwood. 10pm. $34.

East. 8:30pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 7pm. $25.

Richmond. 2pm.

THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OPERA Woody's

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC

THE SUGARCANES + BABY BLUE + PARKVILLE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

2pm. $10.

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

Williamstown. 2pm.

ALICE COTTON Wesley Anne, Northcote.

6pm.

BENNY & THE FLYBYNITERS Gem Bar, Collingwood. 7pm.

BUCK EDWARDS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 4pm.

CATFISH GUMBO Catfish, Fitzroy. 5pm.

DAN DINNEN & SHORTY Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7pm.

DON HILLMAN'S SECRET BEACH Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 4pm.

DUNCAN PHILLIPS TRIO Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 5pm.

EDDIE NUARDO Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:30pm.

ANDREA KELLER CURATES MASTERS & APPRENTICES The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8pm. $15.

THE FOXYMORONS + RAMEN + EXOTIC SNAKE 303, Northcote. 8pm.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.

7:30pm. $54.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 6:30pm.

PENNY QUARTET Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 12pm.

THE ACLAND STREET EXPRESS Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 6pm.

Tuesday 11 Sep JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC

ESPAÑA - FEAT: CHRISTOPH DENOTH

Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.

2:30pm. $64.

HEINOUS HOUND Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2pm.

KODA - FEAT: KÖDA + PLATYPUS + RUSSIA + TAPES Workers Club, Fitzroy.

4pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

Brunswick. 5pm.

UNCOMFORTABLE SCIENCE - FEAT: LACHLAN MITCHELL + MORE Boney,

LANEOUS (SOLO) - FEAT: LANEOUS (SOLO) Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Assaggi Italiani, Malvern. 12pm.

LOST RAGAS Union Hotel (brunswick), MATT AMY'S REALLY BIG BAND Spotted

Mallard, Brunswick. 4pm.

MICHAEL MEEKING & THE LOST SOULS

7:45pm. $10.

NOW. HERE. THIS - FEAT: BLUME + LØGØ + KEANU + MEIWA Toff In Town, PAUL WILLIAMSON'S HAMMOND COMBO Memo Music Hall, St Kilda.

6pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS

Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5pm.

MISS DEE Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 2pm.

MUSIC IN THE ROUND - FEAT: CHRISTIAN LI + KRISTIAN CHONG & STEPHEN MCINTYRE + LATITUDE 37 + DANIEL DE BORAH + MORE Melbourne

Recital Centre, Southbank. 10:30am. $165.

NICK O’MARA Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 3:30pm.

NUMBAT + LITTLE FOOT + THE SECRET HISTORY Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm. $7.

OLIVER NORTHAM & THE ELSEWHERES

Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 5pm.

PAIGE BLACK + TESS GUTHRIE + GREG STEPS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8pm.

THE BURNING BRIDGES Bar Open,

Fitzroy. 6pm.

THE COLLINGWOOD CASANOVAS

Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4pm.

ALL THE COLOURS + HONEYBONE

Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

BLOODY HELL + ORANGE + THE SNAKES Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7pm.

BOYDOS + LONI THOMSON & BAND + MERPIRE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

8pm. $10.

KANDALINI + KAKU Cherry Bar,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

MAJAK DOOR + NIPPLE CHAFFES + DEZ Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OPERA Woody's

Attic Dive, Collingwood. 10pm. $34.

YACHAY + CAKEFIGHT + SOFT TACO

Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7pm. $10.

ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK

THE MELBOURNE BLUES COLLECTIVE

Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4pm.

TK BOLLINGER + DIRTBIRD + LEILA ASIS

Old Bar, Fitzroy. 3pm.

Monday 10 Sep INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS

IRISH SESSION Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8pm.

LUKE & MOSES + FRIENDS WITH FACES Open Studio, Northcote. 7:30pm.

$5.

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

8:30pm.

JULITHA RYAN & BANDS + BRON HENDERSON + STU THOMAS + IDGE + MARILYN ROSE VEIL + MORE Retreat

MITCH POWER Drunken Poet, West

MONDAY BONE MACHINE - FEAT: T-REK + VARIOUS ARTISTS Boney,

PIANO KARAOKE WITH LISA JAYNE

Hotel, Brunswick. 8pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

MONDAY NIGHT MASS - FEAT: REAL LOVE + JUNE JONES + DARK WATER + CHAMPION RACEHORSE Northcote

Social Club, Northcote. 8pm.

NIEUW MONDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7pm. $3.

SECRET ACT Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.

SIMON GLEESON Arts Centre, Melbourne.

11:00am. $22.

Melbourne. 8pm.

MYLK + JACKSON HOWARD + STAS

Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7pm.

Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm.

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

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