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ISSUE NO 1662

Contents 8 10-14

Contents News

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Arts Guide

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Beat Eats, Electronic, Punk

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St Kilda Festival The Cat Empire, Max Riebl

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Panda Bear, Teenage Fanclub

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Bendigo Autumn Music, Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival

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Apollo Bay Seafood Festival, Brewers Feast

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Zahatorte, The Seven Ups

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The Seven Ups

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Steve Smyth, Q&As

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Winery Special

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Valentine’s Day Special

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Live

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Album of the Week, Singles

Interview

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Albums Gig Guide

Editor’s note With Tom Parker

Australia’s largest free music festival beckons in all its high-flying mightiness. The entirety of St Kilda will be swathed with creativity and musicality this Sunday when the 39th St Kilda Festival touches down. It was 1980 when this immense extravaganza was thought up and the revived Espy aside, it very nearly holds the final key to the beachside suburb’s cultural survival.

So who’s playing you ask? Well atop three pillars the likes of DZ Deathrays, The Preatures and The Cat Empire fill the headline slots. There will also be performances from Slum Sociable, Ceres, Saskwatch, Olympia, Dallas Frasca and Adalita among many more. Regurgitator are also playing a show but not as you know it. Having written a children’s album set for release Friday March 1, they’ll be playing children’s music under the pseudonym Regurgitator’s Pogogo Kids Show. Ah Quan, what have you done now.

Aside from our St Kilda Festival coverage, we’ve chatted to the likes of Animal Collective offshoot Panda Bear, emerging funkers The Seven Ups and have dived head first into a bunch of upcoming festivals in their own right ± you’d be stupid to miss the Bendigo Autumn Music festival, the Brewers Feast or Apollo Bay Seafood Festival, to name but three. We’ve also got a bunch of specials tucked in so get learned with our Winery and Valentine’s Day forays.

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News Download Festival Introduce a new stage for 2019 return

After a hugely successful debut year and an additional Sydney installment, Download Festival 2019 just got even bigger, thanks to its new Ascension Stage. The new stage features some of the best up and coming bands such as Sydney’s metal and hardcore band Justice For The Damned, Newcastle’s pop-punk group Eat Your Heart Out and Devilskin from New Zealand. The festival will also be playing host to metal veterans such as Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Judas Priest and Anthrax, making it a must-attend event for hardcore metal fans. The Melbourne leg takes place on Labour Day, Monday March 11 at Flemington Racecourse. Check out the full lineup at the festival website, and snag yourself a ticket through Ticketmaster.

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Brunswick Music Festival

Perth’s own pysch-rockers have revealed national tour dates in March, in support of their forthcoming eighth album, Tasmania.

These will be the band’s first Aussie shows since 2017, fresh from two North American tours, and a number of festival appearances.

We’ve already had a taste of what’s to come from the band’s new record thanks to singles ‘Daisy’, ‘Sixteen Days’ and ‘Burnt Out Star’, so prepare for some more Pond magic when it hits shelves on Friday March 1. Then, head along to The Croxton Bandroom on Thursday March 7 and catch it all live. Tickets available via Oztix.

Some of Brunswick’s best venues, such as Bar Oussou, Howler and more, are joining forces for Venues 3056, giving music fans the chance to catch a plethora of diverse artists as they weave their way through the bustling suburb. Artists like Kalyani Mumtaz, Chela and Terrible Truths will be heading up bars around the area, like little gems to be found on a musical treasurehunt of sorts. You can grab yourself a program map from any venue on the night, or check out the Brunswick Music Festival website and plan in advance. The free event goes down on Wednesday March 6.

Splendour In The Grass

Barbara and The Camp Dogs

Get out your pens and start marking your calendars, because dates for 2019’s Splendour In The Grass have been revealed. The massive live music event will be taking over North Byron Parklands again this year, running from Friday July 19 to Sunday July 21, with onsite camping available from Wednesday July 17 for the early birds.

There’s no word on the lineup as of yet, but if the past few years are anything to go by, it’ll be a doozy. Keep an eye on the website for updates.

Written by Ursula Yovich and Alana Valentine, the story takes place as Barbara fronts a pub rock band, the Camp Dogs, captivating crowds with cutting wit and diabolical rage. After trying to make it big in Sydney and dealing with the demands of city life, Barbara’s craving a simple sense of belonging. Starring Yovich as Barbara and Elaine Crombie as Rene, the production features a series of powerful rock ballads. The rock musical will be showing at the Malthouse Theatre, from Thursday February 7 to Sunday March 3.

Tickets available through the theatre’s website.

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Groovin The Moo

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Reveals 2019 festival lineup Get ready to move and groove for Groovin The Moo festival, which has just unveiled its awesome 2019 lineup. They’ll be showcasing talent from far and wide this year, with musicians like Coolio, Duckwrth, and Billie Eilish heading over from the States, as well as Denmark’s MØ and Norway’s Aurora.

There’s no shortage of Aussie artists here either, and you’ll be able to catch the likes of Jack River, DMA’s and Angie McMahon as the festival makes its way across the country. The Victorian leg takes place at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo on Saturday May 4. Head to the festival website for the full lineup and locations, and Moshtix to snag yourself a ticket.

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Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival Announce 2019 lineup and date

The inaugural Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival coming this February, featuring a line up of high-class blues acts including Ross Wilson, Phil Manning and Chris Finnen, among others. There’ll be plenty of market stalls on the day too, as well as bus services to transport festival goers to and from Melbourne, as well as the Peninsula and surrounds. The newest festival to hit the Mornington Peninsula will be held on Saturday February 9 at the Mornington Racecourse. Tickets and the full lineup are available through the festival website.

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Introduces Jazz Sundays in the beer garden Howler’s latest weekend offering, Jazz Sundays, will be taking over the beer garden on every third Sunday of the month, starting next weekend. The lineup of bands and DJs is curated by Greg Sher of The Rookies, selecting acts from Melbourne’s thriving jazz scene, aiming to showcase the strength and depth of our home-grown musicians. Entry for the events is free, which means you’ll have more cash to splash on the $5 mimosas, available from 3pm to 6pm.

Head on down for the first instalment on Sunday Februay 17.

Ben Leece

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Newcastle crooner Ben Leece has announced a run of Melbourne shows, fresh off the back of a whirlwind East Coast tour. Leece is well versed in the sounds of blues, country and Americana, all of which pervade his music harmoniously. He’s been playing guitar and penning songs since he was a teenager, although it was only in October last year that he released his debut body of work, No Wonder The World Is Exhausted, which won him critical acclaim. You can catch him at The Caravan Music Club on Thursday February 14, or Friday February 15 at The Fitzroy Pinnacle, playing support for Nathan Seeckts.

US-based, Australian-born musician D Henry Fenton released his latest piece of work Howlin’ Back late last year, and has just announced two upcoming shows in Melbourne. Fenton first developed an interest in blues music when he moved to America, and this latest EP was inspired by the music of Chicago blues artist, Howlin’ Wolf. Fenton will be performing this short but sweet offering for fans live, with support from Mandy Connell. Catch him at The Merri Creek Tavern on Friday February 15 or The Dogs Bar on Sunday February 17.

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Australian Music Prize

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Unveils its official shortlist The prestigious Australian Music Prize (AMP) has unveiled its shortlist for 2018, selecting nine of Australia’s most important releases from a list that was originally 85 albums long. The finalists for 2018 display the diversity and breadth of Australian music, ranging from the indie pop sounds of Courtney Barnett’s Tell Me How You Really Feel, and the orchestral, posthumous release of Gurrumul’s Djarimirri, to The Presets high-energy, Hi Viz and Dead Can Dance’s art-rock record, Dionysus. The AMP is unique in Australia, with artists selected solely on merit and creativity, regardless of sales, record label affiliation, or genre.

Over 20 judges will meet in Melbourne on Thursday March 7 to decide upon a winner, who will be announced in a ceremony later that same day.

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Hotter Than Hell Festival Heading to Mt Evelyn this month

As if this summer wasn’t scorching enough already, traveling festival Hotter Than Hell is about turn the heat up in Victoria. This year’s event boasts a lineup full of Aussie rock legends, with names like Spiderbait, Jebediah, 28 Days and Magic Dirt set to stir up some of that old school nostalgia. The event has already blazed its way through much of the country, with only three stops left before they pack up for another year. Head out to Mt Evelyn’s York On Lilydale and catch the action live for yourself. Tickets available through Oztix.

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The Mordialloc Food and Wine Festival is back for another year, boasting a delicious lineup of musicians and live entertainment.

Melbourne group Vaudeville Smash and blues artist Ash Grunwald are heading up the bill, joined by a veritable mix of musicians, including Bec Sandridge, Mia Dyson and The Blackeyed Susans. It all goes down at the Peter Scullin Reserve from Saturday March 2 to Sunday March 3, with entry a mere $2 donation, or $5 for families.

Check out the full program on The City Of Kingston website.

Play On

Rhye

Melbourne’s Play On returns to Collingwood Underground Car Park for its sixth series next month, with its usual classical-musicmeets-electronica lineup. Taking place across three big Friday nights, the event aims to change people’s perceptions of the two genres, pushing musical boundaries and entertaining the masses.

Representing the classical side are instrumentalists like Kyla Matsuura-Miller and Chinese Australian Guzheng player Mindy Meng Wang, while DJ Babicka and PBS’s DJ Ariana will be bringing the electronic beats. Play On kicks off this Friday March 8, with tickets available through the event website. You’ll find the full list of dates and rotating program on there too.

Canadian outfit Rhye are heading to Melbourne next month, playing two special shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre. The Rhye story started back in 2010, when electronic musician Mike Milosh joined forces with Robin Braun, combining their downtempo beats with sleepy, seductive R&B. The duo eventually grew into a collective of accomplished multi-instrumentalists, elevating their already immersive, dreamy sound. They’ll be joined by LAbased singer Your Smith, delivering her signature fusion of R&B, folk and funk. You can catch them on Wednesday March 6 or Thursday March 7, with tickets available through the Melbourne Recital Centre website.

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Cock

Birin Gowrayma (Saltwater Story)

Exploring culture and heritage through Indigenous art Indigenous artist Goompi Ugerabah’s work Birin Gowrayma (Saltwater Story) comes to life from Friday February 8 to Tuesday March 5 at Studio Gallery Melbourne. The Cheltenham space will host song, dance and visual art as part of the culturally rich exhibition, featuring performances from Bundjalung Kunjiel Dance Troupe. Ugerabah’s tribe hails from south-east Queensland, and his background is reflected in his works. Dot patterns and fluid lines are his signature art styles and tell the stories of his ancestors and experiences of breathing cultural stories handed down to him through generations. Entry to the exhibition is free, and you can find more information on Studio Gallery Melbourne’s website.

Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle The tale of a quirky Spanish hoarder

In an exclusive screening season, ACMI will be bringing Gustavo Salmerón’s Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle to the Australian screen. The movie tells the story of Gustavo’s eccentric mother Julita, who lives in a home overflowing with memorabilia and assorted clutter, including the vertebrae of her murdered grandmother. However, an economic crisis in Spain forces Julita to downsize her beloved home, requiring the assistance of her family. Drawing from more than 400 hours of Super8 footage, Gustavo’s documentary is heartwarming and demonstrates the power of family in tough times. Head to ACMI’s website for session times and tickets.

The Lazy Show

It’s hard being a lazy person in a productivity driven world

No one likes a deadline, especially Nikki Viveca. Her latest production, The Lazy Show, is a celebration of vegging out. Putting off getting out of bed, finding meaningful employment and having those tough conversations with her parents are all things Viveca has so far managed to avoid.

Featuring a hilarious insight into society’s obsession with being productive all the time, The Lazy Show takes pride in those times when all you really want to do is stay in bed and speak to no one. Catch Viveca at the Butterfly Club from Monday February 11 til Saturday February 16. Tickets available through the venue website.

In a way, there’s a silver lining in knowing that a gay man “coming out” as straight has become a bit of a comedic cliché.

This and other themes were explored in Mike Bartlett’s 2009 play Cock, directed by Beng Oh as part of this year’s Midsumma Festival.

Matthew Connell plays John, a confidently gay man who falls in love with a woman. What ensues is a series of confusion, gender politics and a battle between romantic partners. John’s character is frustrating and incapable of Ð for lack of a better term Ð picking a side. Is his attraction to W “just a phase”?

That’s what his boyfriend, M, and father-in-law seem to believe.

Connell has a firm grip on his character, giving subtle smirks and breaking fits of anger when needed in order to add depth. Marissa O’Reilly’s complimentary portrayal of the woman, W, is strong, bringing sympathy and humour to a role despised by half of the characters. Shaun Goss’ depiction of M is dramatic and flamboyant, unclear whether he is overacting or just simply parodying the gay stereotype.

The dialogue takes a leaf from Aaron Sorkin’s book, with back and forth between John and M firing at a rapid pace. Oh’s direction of Cock in the unconventional theatre in a round space added a new layer of chaos to the plot. Frantic walking around and entrances from various stage points kept the play in flux and the pace constantly pushing forward.

The play is as much about power as it is about identity.

M switches from doting to cold in a heartbeat, depending on John’s fondness of him at the time. It’s a symptom typical of an emotionally abusive relationship, bringing to light the fact that any relationship can turn toxic. Both M and W seek John’s company, and will refuse him the time needed to sort his own shit out.

In the end, Bartlett was right to have John walk away from both potential partners, as I, and I’m sure most of the audience, would be left wondering ‘what if ’ if one was chosen over the other. It’s also the morally right conclusion: no matter which partner he chose, John would effectively be playing into this false belief that any shift from heterosexuality is temporary.

Given that the play was written a decade ago, it might be a little easier to shrug off the misogyny and transphobia present in the dialogue, but it can also speak to the issues that continue to plague the gay scene. Moreover, one has to wonder whether a play that only mentions the word “bisexual” once or twice in its script Ð and even then, it’s in a pejorative context Ð has a place in 2019. Even if the coming out stereotype is turned on its head, within the play lies an underlying question of whether the B in LGBTIQ+ truly exists. What matters now is whether the audience knows the right answer. Maybe cock isn’t the only four letter word present.

Cock is running at fortyfivedownstairs until Sunday February 10 as part of Midsumma Festival.

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Beat Eats WITH GEORGIA SPANOS

What constitutes a good feast? Is it the venue, the vibe, the people that serve you or simply the food? A little of all comes into play, of course, but if you’ve decided to focus on one rather than the other, here is where I suggest you head.

For the cosiest venue in town, I’d suggest snuggling up at Amarillo Bar on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. It’s more of a bar than full restaurant, although that’s not to say they don’t offer tasty small and large dishes to accompany your fine wine. Get comfortable in their stylish wooden booths with leather finishes, and order a bowl of marinated olives to warm the evening. I found this to be my most visited Melbourne bar last winter, where I would meet friends and catch up for hours uninterrupted. Try their roasted lamb shoulder with tomato and chickpeas, with a side of local asparagus, and a bowl of of paprika fries.

For the X-factor venue, I like dining at Cookie within Curtain House in the CBD. Seriously good Thai food aside, your night can really go in any direction. If you’re after a delicious feast in a buzzing city eatery, then Cookie shall fulfil and complete your night. However, if you wish to party on, head to Toff and sip on some cocktails under dimly-lit booths, while you enjoy the music that blasts from the opposite room.

For warm-hearted people that will serve you like their family, I would suggest going Greek. Greek dining is a commitment both emotionally and to the stomach ± in all the finest ways. Expect to feel at home, and sit for hours on end while food, love and probably plenty of shouting will unfurl. Greek dining is not a space to sit quietly and solo, to be left alone while having a light meal. Think of it as more like having a party at your family home, so if you don’t feel like socialising, order takeaway, or find a souvlaki joint close by.

It’s too tricky to narrow it down to one venue where the food speaks the loudest, so I’ll name a few. Any

pizza at Shop 225 in Pascoe Vale, son-in-law eggs from Streat Cafe in Collingwood, gnocchi from Kaprica in Carlton and ragu from their sister restaurant Mr Pietro, that’s also in Carlton. Tofu laksa from Viet Rose in Fitzroy, salmon soba from Shimbashi Japanese Soba & Sake Bar Restaurant in Collingwood, The Fun Guy Pizza from Lazerpig down the road in Collingwood, spaghetti and meatballs from Pelligrini’s Espresso Bar and spicy pork ramen from Mugen Ramen, both in the Melbourne CBD. 16

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Punk

WITH MORGAN MANGAN

Autechre Shannon and The Clams

IDM innovators Autechre have just released a whopping 19 live sets to listen to from their 2015 world tour. The English duo have been running amok with sound waves since the early ‘90s now, with releases ranging in sound, from blissed-out electronica to dense industrial glitch, which can be a very challenging listen at times. One thing’s for sure though, they’ve never shied away from a lengthy release. If you thought last year’s eight-hour NTS Sessions 1-4 release was a bit on the long side, you might struggle to get through the roughly 19-hours just uploaded. They’re all available to listen to on Spotify, or you can buy them in various formats from their webstore.

Fresh into 2019, and we’re only a month away from a highly anticipated visit from Shannon and the Clams. Known for their lively and entertaining performances, the band’s last visit to Australia was in 2014 when they played Boogie Festival and The Copacabana here in Melbourne, along with a few other shows around the country. Four years later, and the Oakland Californian band will return to play the Gasometer on Friday March 8, as well as the holiest of places, Golden Plains’ Supernatural Amphitheatre, from Saturday March 9 to Monday March 11. With five studio albums to date, here is a run down of some personal highlights of the Clams to get you prepped and ready for your shimmy and shake in the ‘Sup, at the Gaso or in the comfort of your own home. Something fans of ‘50s oldies and ‘80s punk can all get around.

Sven Väth

Pitch Music & Arts Festival is fast approaching, and that means we’re likely to cop a handful of sideshows.

Perhaps surprisingly, Sven Väth has been confirmed for a show at Brown Alley on Sunday March 10, a fairly intimate venue for the likes of Väth. Affectionately known as Papa Sven or the Grandaddy of techno, the 54-yearold party monster has a reputation for creating some of the loosest dance floors of all time over his 35-year career.

Possibly the most charismatic DJ of his generation, he’s utterly professional, utterly unpredictable and more vital and relevant than ever. Tickets are on sale now but you should probably get in quick, because they won’t last long.

Lounge Nightclub

This Friday February 8, the final run of parties at the Melbourne CBD institution Lounge continues, with Syrup’s first birthday shindig, featuring a live-set from reptilian odd-ball producer Reptant. The Melbourne producer put out a really nice EP of off-kilter club bangers at the end of 2018 called Freq Accident, which got picked up

by D.Tiffany’s label Planet Euphorique and has promptly sold out its first run of vinyl. Bayu, Kia and Syrup are on support duties, and you can catch it all from 10pm.

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Songs from Onion, the Clam’s 2018 album, are sure to feature in the band’s live set, so I’ve been giving it several spins in the lead up. Title track, ‘Onion,’ takes a few twists and turns, making it a good boogie song. The first ten seconds are reminiscent of the Kinks’ ‘All Day and All of the Night,’ and a very singable chorus of “Onion” over and over, which I look forward belting out in the crowd.

‘Knock ‘em Dead,’ off 2015’s Gone by the Dawn, is a dirty garage punk track which will definitely get you amped up and jumping around. Oh, and if you ever saw Back to the Future and were struck with the desire to dance to ‘Earth Angel’ at a prom in the ‘50s, ‘Done with You,’ off 2011’s Sleep Talk, is as close as you’re going to get.

Other notable songs but ones I won’t be psyched to hear in the ‘Sup when the acid hits are; ‘The Bog’ because it sounds creepy, plus ‘The Cult Song’, which is probably my favourite song, but I don’t want to think about Cults when the grass is that green and wobbly. Alternatively, singing along to the lyrics ‘I don’t want to be in your cult no more’ could free me from any kool-aid drinking fears.

Lastly, their cover of Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’.

Footage of this song being played at Desert Daze in 2018 is available online, which looked great, but not keen to go down that rabbit hole.

Known for their memorable live performances, blast from the past outfits and instruments, Shannon and the Clams provide an extremely unique surf, punk, rockabilly sound which I anticipate will get the crowds doing the jitterbug, bunny hop and jive.

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St Kilda Festival Bringing The Cat Empire and DZ Deathrays to the beach

BY DAVID CLASS

Photos by Nathan Doran

The inaugural St Kilda Festival in 1980 drew an attendance of 15,000 and was a relatively tame gathering. Current mayor of Port Phillip, Dick Gross was there that year and recalls it as “being string quartets at thirty paces, really.”

The late ‘80s saw the festival shift from high culture to popular culture, with numbers hitting 100,000; by the ‘90s, it had reached 250,000. From then onwards it was a hit. Gross believes “the formula was obvious for St Kilda ± culture, sun and sea.

We’d have garden festivals; no one would come and it would rain. St Kilda Festival; people would come even when it rained”.

As we tip toe into 2019, St Kilda Festival has arrived once again. The daytime extravaganza enveloping the beachside suburb will draw shoulder to shoulder attendance of no less than 400,000 visitors. With St Kilda enduring its recent troubles, this year’s extravaganza may be particularly crucial to the celebrated area.

St Kilda could be seen as a complicated case ± the suburb is cultured by layers of history.

Once considered a sophisticated place during the Victorian era and leisure spot for the wealthy, from the 1930s to 1980s, St Kilda was plagued with violence, street prostitution and rampant drug use.

Mayor Gross describes St Kilda’s chequered past as “pretty wild, you’d have street prostitutes pretending to weed your garden to avoid the cops, you’d have police chases through your backyard, we had a lot of rooming houses with people that had just got out of jail.

“Fitzroy Street was wild on Saturday night, it felt quite dangerous and edgy, you’d see a whole pack of salvos walking down playing their instruments.”

Even though St Kilda’s history has not always been roses, Gross is sentimental. “It was a cacophony of sound and sights.”

Despite being a mixed bag of violence and debauchery, it was always considered the nucleus

for arts, entertainment and bohemianism in Melbourne. “The city was dead, the suburbs were dead. St Kilda was a monopoly on Sundays, it was the only place in the whole of Melbourne, apart from parts of Carlton, where you could get a decent coffee. You’ve got no idea how dull Melbourne was.”

St Kilda appeared to be the exception, and now what’s left is a place that feels somewhat antiquated.

St Kilda’s proximity to the city attracted wealthier clientele, increasing the cost of home ownership and forcing away those who cemented its reputation as an incubator of creativity in Melbourne. The gentrification of the suburb has sapped a lot of its charm, turning it into a commercial plaza with a cycle of retail centres.

Mayor Gross would be the first to admit to the area’s decline in recent years, “that was its glory days ... now it’s competing with everywhere in Melbourne and has become more orthodox”.

While crime has dramatically decreased, there is a price to pay.

The mayor is optimistic though, since his reelection in 2018 there have been glimmers of hope.

Reinvestments in The Prince and George Hotels, as well as the reopening of the iconic Espy in November 2018 looks to rejuvenate St Kilda.

“There are lines down the street … The Espy is a huge unfolding success and it will help reignite Fitzroy St and indeed the whole suburb.” Coupled with the Palais Theatre, the largest enclosed seated theatre in the country, the refurbished Hotel Esplanade gives St Kilda some traction and this year’s St Kilda Festival may just reestablish it as a key precinct for live music.

To preface, the event is absolutely free of

charge to the public. Featured is a selection of 47 Australian artists whose presence rivals any local music festival. Several stages planted throughout St Kilda at landmark locations will host the acts.

Headline attractions are The Preatures, The Cat Empire and DZ Deathrays, whose track ‘Like People’ recently banked a position in triple j’s Hottest 100. Some under-the-radar acts to look for come in the neon-laced synth-pop of Olympia and the prolific deep funk of The Seven Ups. In the past the festival has featured notable Australian artists like Client Liaison, DMA’S and Tkay Maidza while still in their infancy. The New Music Stage Competition highlights emerging prospects performing for a position on next year’s main stage, as well as a cash prize.

There’s a litany of other activities on the day too, including: disco yoga, medieval combat, a ramp with BMX and skateboarding demonstrations and a vegan Harikrishna food market, while Catani Gardens will be transformed into a wonderland for the young.

St Kilda is reclaiming its stripes this year. It may not be the hub of artistry it once was, but with redevelopments of local live venues and a mega event for the public, it’s prospering for the next generation. As the mayor puts it, St Kilda Festival this year represents that “we’re still here, we still have live music.”

“St Kilda was a monopoly on Sundays, it was the only place in the whole of Melbourne, apart from parts of Carlton, where you could get a decent coffee.

You’ve got no idea how dull Melbourne was.”

St Kilda Festival takes over St Kilda on Sunday February 10. For more information on the program head to the festival website.

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ST KILDA FESTIVAL

Robarta

Robot Song

The New Monos

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St Kilda Festival is Australia’s biggest and arguably best free music festival; the City of Port Phillip goes into total shutdown to cater to the near 400,000 people that come streaming in to enjoy the smorgasbord of live music, dance, carnival rides, shops, markets, food and beverages.

The 2019 program is staggering, but you’ve probably already caught the headliners ± why not check out what Robarta is offering? The famed local St Kilda night spot is putting on their own alternative stage, featuring The New Monos & The Pirateska Rebellion.

The New Monos pedal an extraordinary blend of latin styles, including but not limited to, cumbia, folklore, tango, cumbia psicodelica, urban rock, chicha, punk, reggae and Colombian accordion.

They’ll open the day at 1pm, before multinational eight-piece The Pirateska Rebellion arrives at 3pm. They’ll take the venue through, as their name indicates, a set of “Pirate Ska” that also touches on reggaeton and other latin forms.

Later in the day, if you’ve had enough of the beach action you can return to Robarta to see the Brazilian dancers from Dance City at 6pm. R&B DJs will cater to the partying fare over the venue’s two levels on the day from 5pm and upstairs the party continues on until 7am on the Monday. Of course, the whole event is just as free as the rest of the festival and the dress code is casual, so don’t stress ± j ust dance.

Many people’s image of theatre is willfully old-fashioned and adult ± Robot Song is an antidote on both of these counts, incorporating animatronic technology into a heartwarming family story. Written and directed by Jolyon James, it is a personal insight into the experience of parenting a child on the autism spectrum.

Eleven-year-old Juniper May is shattered when her classmates hand her a petition signed by the entire cohort stating she is the most hated person in school. When parental comforts fail to stop Juniper from fasting and avoiding school, they turn to a bizarre digital cure; a giant singing robot. From there, Juniper discovers how to harness her own creativity before snowballing into her first understanding of unconditional love.

The play asks fundamental coming of age questions about celebrating difference in the younger generation in the modern world. Kids will undoubtedly be enthralled by the cutting-edge digital technology, but they’ll also recognise the discussion of bullying in the play. In a world where we’ve never had more airbrushed cinematic images of ourselves to look at, kids need a model of difference, and Robot Song honours that.

James is probably best known to adult audiences onstage as an actor in runs of Mamma Mia!, Les Miserables and Moonshadow, and the play marks his first foray into more family-oriented material. With an entirely original score to boot, it’s bound to be a pack of joy for the ears and eyes.

Immerse yourself in the St Kilda Festival revelry at Robarta, 109-111 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. The festivities kick off from 11am and it’s all free.

Robot Song is showing at Theatre Works from Monday March 25 until Saturday April 13. Grab your tickets via the Theatre Works website.

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The Cat Empire

“Maybe I’m old-school in that way, but I’m still very attached to the album. You can put it on on your roadtrip, when you’re cooking dinner, whatever.”

Twenty years and seven studio albums in, innovation still sweeps the studio when The Cat Empire take to it, the return an absolute gem in their eighth offering, Stolen Diamonds.

It’s an interesting concept the rock fusion outfit have put together ± they trickled out eight tracks of the album one by one over the course of 2018, then released 360 videos for those songs and created a truly immersive experience for their fans; so how much more is there to reveal once the album drops this month?

“An album gives you a whole atmosphere,” says band founder and co-frontman, Felix Riebl.

“When you release singles you get bursts of a feeling, different in a way, but with an album, they all come together.

“Maybe I’m old-school in that way, but I’m still very attached to the album. You can put it on on your roadtrip, when you’re cooking dinner, whatever. You can take an entire journey and for me, that’s what an album is.”

The Cat Empire are one of many bands who are retaining the traditional format of releasing an album, while embracing streaming culture and the fact that people are fast becoming their own radio stations.

Stolen Diamonds being released as a complete body invokes the journey and experiences The Cat Empire have embarked on in its creation, and promise an experience for the listener to have in one eclectic and exciting hit.

“So much of The Cat Empire experience has been attached to this album,” says Riebl. “I mean, going back to the early days, when I remember arriving in the city, or for instance, the first time

we arrived in Montreal. The music hall was packed to the rafters with people and after the show, we wondered why they knew all the words. We were in disbelief.

“I think that feeling you get from an album brings a sense of occasion to it. Yeah we have streaming, it’s more for playlists and singles in one way, but you could say the band has created an atmosphere [with an album] and it does translate into streaming well.”

The Cat Empire have so many different influences that Riebl continues to say they need the album format to almost reconcile their sound.

Speaking so warmly of his fans over the years and their reception to each of the albums they’ve inserted into their catalogue, The Cat Empire will be going to the doorsteps of a select number of fans on release day, to issue to them a personal copy of Stolen Diamonds ± it’s just their little way of giving back, Riebl says.

“I guess we’ve been through a big wave of the music industry and they’ve [the fans] seen a lot of it … It’s good to celebrate with the fans what we’ve

achieved and it’s good to remember we have made a real career out of working really hard on albums and trying to develop an atmosphere around them.

“A lot of people assume what we do, but there are months of making music and you put a lot of energy and life’s blood into that and when you get onto a stage, you sweat with an audience.

The atmosphere of performing live exhausts you enough that you’re wrecked enough to write more songs. They feed each other.

“That collection of songs we have on our albums are based on a time and place, and interaction with people. They both inform each other, the live and the studio ± it’s always a journey.”

Mere days before the release of Stolen Diamonds, The Cat Empire will perform at the St Kilda Festival, performing some of these songs for the first time on the live stage, feeding once again into the reciprocal machine of band and fan. Riebl is by all accounts, very excited for their appearance.

“We’re really going to celebrate this album.”

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Max Riebl

“They try to be what they think contemporary artists should be and I think we’re just being ourselves, very much just sitting down and finding pieces that relate.”

Listening to the bewitching contemporary-classical crossover talents of countertenor Max Riebl might cause anybody to lose track of time – his is a unique and captivating talent.

For years he’s performed on the classical concert stage donning tails and tuxedos, touring his critically acclaimed show Hard To Handel.

Now, with pianist Adam Cook, Riebl returns to Melbourne to continue his fearless pursuit of merging the vibrancy of pop music with the mastery of classical.

Appearing at Chapel Summer Sessions in February, Riebl has moulded a successful career for himself by merging his love for contemporary pop with his classical training, making him the perfect addition to the Summer Sessions lineup.

His ingenuity is half the reason contemporary audiences are drawn to his performances.

“It’s broadened [to] a totally different audience,” says Riebl. “I think it’s because we’re doing the classical thing in a really unique way, but adding to it a very Baroque take on contemporary music ± something people haven’t really heard before.

“We were both quite tired of the way you have to present things in the classical world, and performing in spaces like Chapel Off Chapel where you can use sound and lighting and be really relaxed with the audience, is great.”

Everybody Riebl knows likes Baroque music, he says, even those who aren’t used to it, they’re just not given a chance to see it. Having performed in concert halls the world over, Riebl of course wouldn’t break out a little Morrissey in those venues, instead, keeping repertoire from Henry Purcell and J.S. Bach reserved purely for those

The Cat Empire play St Kilda Festival on Sunday February 10. Head to the festival website for information on the program.

occasions.

Of course, Riebl executes those arias just as beautifully as he does his own renditions of Dusty Springfield, Kate Bush, Thom Yorke and London Grammar to name a few, when he’s inserted into a more relaxed environment. “I’ve heard classical crossover albums that haven’t worked,” says Riebl, “I think it’s because they’re too deeply set in their ways and don’t have an idea of how to be cool about it, to just be genuine.

“They try to be what they think contemporary artists should be and I think we’re just being ourselves, very much just sitting down and finding pieces that relate. It’s not like we’re putting on a karaoke performance.”

Riebl’s mission is to make people come to him ± not try to please people forcefully, but to enter his world with as natural a state of intrigue as possible. Since 2011 when he began performing professionally, Riebl attests he’s not the black sheep either side of the fence, instead, he’s a chameleon, adapting himself to different genres and his environment.

“When we were growing up we had so many

different musical influences and I was interested in all of them. It came naturally to switch in and out of different characters,” Riebl says.

“I see different musical things as acting different roles. They’re not unrelated so I find it very natural making the switch between them.”

Looking at Riebl’s social media, you’ll find it’s full of nothing but touring announcements.

Gracing the country with appearances for the bulk of the year, Riebl would agree there’s not so much a resurgence of interest in the fusion of music he performs, but a demand, and an ever-growing interest. “I’m carving out a home here,” he says, “But I still need to be able to find peace, like what this particular thing is. People need to be able to recognise what it is.

“It’s great doing those kind of shows here because I can be much more relaxed and I know the demographic.

“I’ve got great hopes for Australia. There are so many great musicians here and there’s a terrific variation in audiences.”

Max Riebl comes to Chapel Off Chapel for Chapel Summer Sessions on Saturday February 16.

Tickets available via the venue website.

BY ANNA ROSE

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Panda Bear

Few artists that sit comfortably under the umbrella of ‘avant-garde’ have flown as close to the mainstream sun as Noah Lennox, known under the moniker of Panda Bear.

As one third of Brooklyn group Animal Collective, Lennox created a maverick brand of amorphous art-pop across the 2000s. Heavily layered with bizarro melody, the band found fans who appreciated their abstract sound in a time dominated by rock revival.

In 2004, Lennox traded his Brooklynite status for the relative quietude of Lisbon, Portugal.

Calling from his home there today, nearly 15 years since his move, he is caught writing new Animal Collective material for what would be their 12th studio album, on a two week reprieve from touring his forthcoming sixth solo record Buoys.

The new solo LP counts as something of a reinvention for Lennox ± by Panda Bear standards, it is “stripped back”, as the intense vocal stacking effects of his previous work have been reduced to a small “collection of devices.” Longtime producer Rusty Santos and Lennox resampled vocals and employed simple pitch-bending to build what they call a “vocal bed” for a single take to fit on top, giving his voice a more lucid timbre.

Santos suggested Auto-Tune to colour Lennox’s overdubbed voice.

“The Auto-Tune colours my voice in a way that I like, giving it a certain kind of thickness or definition. My voice can be kind of bulbous or round and fuzzy in a way,” Lennox explains.

“I didn’t want to employ the technique that I felt I’d been really hammering away at on the

Photo by Fern Pereira

past three [records] where I would listen to a mix and my mind would wander ± the impulse for me was always to add some new sounds to the thing. I really wanted to steer away from that and do something that seduced somebody’s attention rather than demand it,” Lennox explains.

In the lyric writing process, Lennox was cognisant of the fact that his new found vocal clarity brought extra vulnerability to his words.

The singer, often known to write absurdities, turned surprisingly to politics ± albeit in a characteristically “coded” Panda Bear fashion.

“I’m usually addressing stuff that’s more about what I call ‘human software’ ± what drives those impulses. I guess I feel like I’m trying to get to the problem at an earlier stage,” Lennox muses.

“The past couple of years, I’ve figured if we could all be a bit more humble that would solve a bunch of problems immediately.”

The writing for Buoys happened quickly and simply in a two month period, as Lennox recorded demos singing over an acoustic guitar with a “typically crude drum machine.” All of the songs were written on guitar, inspired by practice for Pitchfork’s 21st anniversary concert where Animal Collective performed their 2004 record Sung Tongs in full.

“It took me a while to trick my hands into doing that again, cause I hadn’t played guitar in a bit. The tuning is exactly the same as the Sung Tongs tuning, so there is kind of a link there which I like.”

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Lennox mentioned Buoys’ sound also linked to his biggest solo success to date, 2007’s Person Pitch, with its acoustic tone. According to Setlist FM, he hasn’t played any of that material live since 2013.

“I made it in the free version of Cubase [Digital Audio Workstation software], so I’d have to kind of get Cubase running again somewhere and find where those project files are. I could kind of take samples and do it that way,” Lennox admits.

“Part of me just kind of prefers that though ± it might not be the most lucrative way to do it, but I like to just focus on the present day stuff. It does kinda make me feel like if I keep lying to everyone and aim forward, that keeps the momentum going.”

Since their inception, there have been three sole constants of Teenage Fanclub: vocalist/ guitarist Norman Blake, lead guitarist Raymond McGinley and bassist Gerard Love.

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sudden things where you look around on stage and someone’s not there anymore. We wanted the shows to be the best they could be, regardless of whether Gerry was going or not, and they ended up all good in the end.”

As Teenage Fanclub enter their 30th year as a band, they’ve officially reshuffled the lineup to accommodate for Love’s departure. Dave McGowan, who joined the band as a keyboardist and guitarist back in 2004, has moved over to bass.

Meanwhile, Welsh singer-songwriter Euros Childs has officially joined the band as its new keyboardist.

The new-look Fanclub are currently in rehearsals ahead of their 2019 world tour, which will no doubt see them delving into the archives yet again to pull further from their extensive backcatalogue. “There are definitely points of listening back to older songs and having absolutely no idea how to play them,” says McGinley.

“For whatever reason, that starts to change when you actually pick up the guitar itself. The fingers have that muscle memory, and they’re able to go to those chord shapes as you try and play along. Once you’re back on track, it’s actually

Panda Bear’s sixth studio album Buoys is out now via Domino Recordings.

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Teenage Fanclub

The trio all wrote songs for the band, shared vocals and served as the creative engine room of the entire Teenage Fanclub sound. It came as a shock to many, then, to hear that Love was to depart from the band entirely at the end of 2018. A massive 25song set at London’s Electric Ballroom this past November served as Love’s swansong, bringing a bittersweet ending to an era of one of power-pop’s true survivors.

“It probably sounds bad to say it went really well, but it honestly did,” says McGinley from his home in Glasgow. “The whole series of shows was fantastic ± it was essentially a playthrough of all the material we put out when we were on Creation Records. Not only were they Gerry’s last shows, but we also had our old drummers Brendan [O’Haire] and Paul [Quinn] joining us.

“There were seven of us, which was interesting enough as it is. It felt like Spinal Tap. We had a lot of songs to learn, so it wasn’t like we were being mournful or overly sanctimonious about it all.”

It may be a tough-love way of putting it, but McGinley explains that the scale of these shows ± extensive, career-spanning, aimed at the diehard fans ± was about as fitting a send-off for Love as could have ever been planned by the band themselves.

“We were still working together right up until the end,” he says. “It wasn’t one of those

“I think [Buoys] is a sort of bizarro mirror of a lot of contemporary music - not just pop, but a reflection of everything I see around me.”

surprising how much easier it ends up being than you thought it was going to be. There are a lot of interesting challenges when it comes to delving into your body of work like that ± it’s a lot of effort to go to, but it ends up being quite the experience.”

As to whether the efforts put towards this retrospective could potentially influence the creative direction of where Teenage Fanclub may head next musically, McGinley is inclined to agree.

“One thing I did notice is that back in the ‘90s, we were putting out albums every one or two years,” he says. “These days, it’s more like every five. I’d like to get back to some sort of happy medium ± every three years, maybe?”

Before we get to that, of course, there’s the matter of Teenage Fanclub’s 2019 tour ± which, indeed, will see them return to Australia next month. McGinley lights up when talking about playing in Australia: “We’re all really looking forward to it,” he says. “It’s going to be the proper start to what we’re hoping is going to be a really busy, really productive year for us.”

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“There are definitely points of listening back to older songs and having absolutely no idea how to play them … that starts to change when you actually pick up the guitar itself.”

Teenage Fanclub play The Corner on Tuesday February 12 (sold out) and Wednesday February 13. Tickets via the Frontier Touring website.

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Bendigo Autumn Music

Photo by Naomi Lee Beveridge

Photo by Jo McCaughey

Four days. 14 venues. 150-plus performances. The inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music festival lineup is enormous.

Contemporary Australian acts Cash Savage and The Last Drinks, Saskwatch, Emily Wurramara, No Mono and Mojo Juju sit next to canonical figures Tex Perkins, Deborah Conway and Jeff Lang. The international delegation includes headliners Kurt Vile & the Violators (USA), Z-Star Delta (UK), Tiny Ruins (NZ), Moussa Diakite & Wassado (Mali) and Sibusile Xaba (ZA).

“We needed to have a culturally diverse lineup,” says BAM programmer Lior Albeck-Ripka. “We needed to have a diverse lineup in terms of gender equality and also non-conforming artists. And also this [balance of ] emerging and established.”

Along with Zulu-folk experimentalist Xaba and Malian guitar hero Diakite, BAM highlights the cultural diversity of the Australian music community. Zimbabwean-born R&B powerhouse, Thando, ukulele-touting West Papuan activists, The Black Orchid String Band, and festival favourites, Lamine Sonko & The African Intelligence, are all on board for the late-April festival.

Plus, rather than just crashing into town and hosting a big event, 30 per cent of the lineup is devoted to artists with ties to the City of Greater Bendigo region.

“You can walk around and see a real variety and mix of artists,” says Albeck-Ripka. “This festival showcases artists who may get 60 people to The Old Bar in Melbourne, but they might play before Jeff Lang or Kurt Vile or Tex Perkins. So there is a real mix.

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BAM is the brainchild of Red Square Music director, Glenn Wright, who initiated NSW boutique regional music festivals, Mullum Music Festival and Bello Winter Music. BAM follows the lead of these festivals by boasting an eclectic program featuring established, emerging, local and national touring artists all playing inside venues throughout a regional town.

The program stretches beyond live music to include a screening of the documentary film, Waiting: The Van Duren Story. Premiered at US film festivals in late 2018, Waiting looks at the career of obscure Memphis musician Van Duren, who’ll also perform live at the festival.

“Van Duren’s an amazing story,” says AlbeckRipka. “He’s a ‘70s singer who had a touch with potential fame, but then went off and did something completely different. But he’s been rediscovered and there’s this incredible documentary that we’re going to be screening. Van Duren’s going to be doing a Q&A and introducing the film and then the following day people can come and hear him perform live.”

Festivalgoers are encouraged to get active, too, with an impressive workshop program featuring drumming, flamenco dancing, Melanesian ukulele and gospel singing.

“Tracey Miller heads up 45 Packin’ Mama, which is an incredible gospel/blues show that showcases women of the 1920s to the ‘40s who were amazing blues singers. She will be teaching a blues/gospel singing workshop.”

Suffice to say, Bendigo Autumn Music has a lot to offer. But you’ve got to wonder, why Bendigo?

“Bendigo’s a beautiful, charming, historic town in regional Victoria which has an amazing history,” Albeck-Ripka. “It’s got one of the largest cathedrals in the Southern Hemisphere. The Ulumbarra Theatre ± where Kurt Vile’s playing and Tiny Ruins is playing and Ryan Downey’s playing ± is stunning. It’s an old gaol.

“For Melbournites it’s something different.

There’s an element of a holiday and you’re not camping, you’re not walking around a massive field in the sun. You can stay in a hotel. You go see a show at a venue and then you go across the road and you’re in a café and then you go back across to another venue. It just has a different feel. You’re not out there battling the elements.”

Lloyd Spiegel

Chris Finnen’s contribution to blues music but it has been massive. He is a guy from Adelaide who in blues circles is regarded as pure silk on guitar.

“Now, the reason that this union is so special is not only that Chris and Phil know each other but because Chris would fill in for Phil when he couldn’t tour with Chain,” Elliget says. “I have put them together with a couple of really good mates who are regarded as the best session musicians in Australia; Peter Beulke on bass and Winston Galea on drums.”

The promoter’s commitment to the music is not only reflected in the curation of the acts but also his decision to make the festival an over 18 event. Elliget makes it clear that he does not want any extraneous factors tempering the artist’s intensity of their music.

“It was a very conscious decision to make this an over 18s event because this is about bringing the best blues experience possible without any little distractions,” Elliget continues. “We are allowing people to bring their own food in because it allows people to keep the price of the day down.

There will be food trucks there and drinks at bar prices.” The festival’s second act of beneficence is

Bendigo Autumn Music festival goes down from Thursday April 25 to Sunday April 28. Head to the festival website for information on the program and lineup.

BY AUGUSTUS WELBY

Ross Wilson

This weekend’s Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival will be the largest single celebration of blues music the peninsula has ever seen.

The event that is taking place at Mornington Racecourse will be headlined by Australian rock legend Ross Wilson, the voice and guitar of bands Mondo Rock and Daddy Cool, who will be performing all of his hits with new band, The Peaceniks.

Whilst Wilson’s gold-standard of Australian rock is perfect for the final set of the day, it is the staunchly curated lineup of the best in Australian blues music that makes this event a must for any music lover within a “cooee” (or free chartered bus ride) of the festival site.

“Every single artist on this lineup is there because I believe he or she represent the very best in what is happening in Australian blues right now,” says festival organiser Patrick Elliget in reference to the remainder of the lineup, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers, Phil Manning & Chris Finnen, Claude Hay, Rob Papp, Rod Paine & the Fulltime Lovers, Sweet Felicia and The Honeytones, as well as The Brothers in Blues.

“I am looking forward to every act because all think they have something special to bring to the table but there is one act in particular that I am really looking forward to ± the on stage partnership of Phil Manning and Chris Finnen,” Elliget says. “Not a lot of people are aware of

“For Melbournites it’s something different.

There’s an element of a holiday and you’re not camping, you’re not walking around a massive field in the sun.”

that there will be free shuttle buses running all day from the city and Sorrento.

Elliget’s appreciation of blues music first began in his childhood home in Sorrento where he played drums in a family band with his father, three brothers and a sister. However, his burgeoning musicianship was put on hold when, “I sold the drums to buy a car when I was 18 … I always thought I would buy another kit but since then I have had a family and school fees.”

Despite drifting away from the tubs, Elliget’s passion for blues was redirected and refined down to an intense quintessence that, somewhat inexorably, to him creating the bi-annual, summer/ winter, Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions at Peninsula Community Theatre. Its subsequent success led to the creation of the festival.

Elliget hopes festivalgoers can appreciate the essence and history of the genre when the festival goes down on Saturday February 9. “This festival’s focus is to create the perfect place to appreciate a style of music that was created a hundred or so years ago only to be enjoyed.”

“Every single artist on this lineup is there because I believe he or she represent the very best in what is happening in Australian blues right now.”

Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival is on this Saturday February 9 at Mornington Racecourse.

Grab your tickets via the festival website.

BY DAN WATT

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FEATURE

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival The Apollo Bay Seafood Festival is preparing for a weekend of pop up restaurants, fresh seafood markets, discussion talks, art exhibitions, kids activities and music.

This is all set against the divinely quaint scenery of the town’s historic harbour. ‘‘If you are lucky enough to have a ticket, don’t miss our Friday night gala seafood feast ‘Down The Hatch’ ± it’s going to be amazing,’’ suggests festival director Bill Hurley Fraser. Expect to see talented chefs preparing delicious food, each displaying their unique style, flare and flavours. ‘‘I’ve learnt to let chefs do what they do best ± use local produce in a creative way and it naturally falls into place within the program and it’s so great to have chefs like Nick Mahlook (The Atlantic) and Jo Ward (Om Nom Kitchen) coming down as well.’’

From Friday to Saturday, the festival’s Harbour Day will see the ‘Off The Boat’ seafood market kick things off. ‘‘Punters can expect to find plenty of local, live rock lobster, blue eye trevalla and gummy shark.

Make sure to bring along an empty stomach to try the delicious seafood dishes on offer and you certainly won’t be getting anything fresher than straight off the boat.’’

Aside from the food, the festival showcases a variety of Australian artists with the lineup encompassing a sound and philosophy that seeks to compliment its atmosphere and ideals. ‘‘I’ve tried to stick to a coastal theme. It’s challenging curating a lineup for a food festival compared to a typical music/

arts festival; you have to choose artists that people can listen to and enjoy, but also be good background music for people eating, drinking and talking amongst themselves.’’

Headline act Forever Son is the project of Anglesea-hailing Jack Robbins, who fuses indie rock with roots. ‘‘It’s funny ± I’ve never seen him play, but I’ve always been a big fan of his recorded material, he brings in some really catchy, beautiful songwriting.’’

There are many other acts that are stirring up excitement, with Hurley Fraser particularly looking forward to performances from the younger generation such as The Fillmore Brothers, Bad Bangs, Nick Barker and Dean Kruger. ‘‘The younger generation in the bay grew up listening to Salmon Guts at the Apollo Bay Music Festival ten to fifteen years ago. Everyone kind of knows each other down here. So now you’ve got local guys like Jack and Seamus (The Fillmore Brothers) coming through who are kind of connected to that scene, so hopefully we can see some collaborations on the day.’’

Apollo Bay has a long standing fishing history, with the town’s past and the industry’s contemporary use of the harbour enabling a distinctive program to be created, as it also seeks to support the ocean, ethical and sustainable fishing practices and its

local community. ‘‘There is so much of the fishing industry people don’t see. Being in the thick of an operational harbour gives people a chance to get a first-hand insight of the day-to-day life of commercial fishermen,” Hurley Fraser says.

“Professional fishers in Apollo Bay have been using local materials for over 100 years. This festival is a celebration of those artisan skills, the families and extended community who still make their living from the sea and, of course, the delicious seafood we all get to enjoy as a result of all this.’’

A significant aspect of the festival that supports this is Sunday’s conversation event. ‘‘Our ‘Conversation in the Littoral’ event will be a thoughtprovoking and fascinating exploration and discussion about sustainable produce, people’s connection with the land and sea and how learning from the past can inform a better future for us all.’’

For Hurley Fraser, directing the festival is ultimately about the experience that people can take home with them. ‘‘We want people to have a great time, build new connections and gain knowledge of our fishing community, try something new and, most importantly, want to come along next year to do it all again.’’

“Almost every brewery attending is creating a festival beer, ensuring there are plenty of choices.”

Brewers Feast is one of Melbourne’s premier festivals of everything craft beer, food and live music. We chatted to cofounder Tyson McGeoch about what’s in store.

Beat: You have at least 18 exclusive Brewers Feast beers on offer. What brands and types of beer should festivalgoers be expecting?

McGeoch: Almost every brewery attending is creating a festival beer, ensuring there are plenty of choices. Expect a wide range of styles ± there are Australian pale ales, IPAs, Saisons, sour beers, wheat ales, amber ales, pilsners, barrel-aged beers and more.

Some of the highlights include The Grand Ridge IPA brewed using Equinox and Simcoe hops with a big orange hit. This beer is a celebration of the founder Eric ‘Ekka’ Walters and celebrates 30 years of Grand Ridge beers.

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Apollo Bay Seafood Festival comes to the Great Ocean Road from Friday February 15 to Sunday February 17. Head to the website for tickets and more information on the program.

BY GABBY BEAUMONT

Brewers Feast

Beat: Brewers Feast is a fantastic event on the calendar for music, wine and music lovers alike.

What makes Brewers Feast a particularly unique event?

Tyson McGeoch: Brewers Feast is unlike other festivals, it’s set amongst some of the most scenic gardens in Melbourne with the amazing Abbotsford Convent building as the backdrop. The gardens create a vibe that is chilled and relaxed, the perfect way to enjoy some wine or beer with friends.

Brewers Feast is also unique with the Bintani festival beers, a special collaboration with the ingredient suppliers ± Bintani ± and the brewers. These beers are exclusive to the festival or first released at the festival, making you the first to try them.

“There is so much of the fishing industry people don’t see. Being in the thick of an operational harbour gives people a chance to get a first-hand insight of the day-to-day life of commercial fishermen.”

Beat: Starward Whisky will be on hand to serve up some of their finest concoctions for the crowd.

What special cocktails will be on offer?

McGeoch: There are three cocktails that stand out for us, each is based around fine Starward Whisky.

The Orchard Spritz, a combination of twofold whisky mixed with fresh mint and sparkling apple, is a delightful combination of flavours. The Nova and Tonic is the Starward take on tonic ± a refreshing drink of Nova whisky, Fever Free tonic and grapefruit.

Finally, there’s the Solera Spritz, the perfect cocktail for an afternoon in the gardens.

Beat: What food will be on offer on the day?

McGeoch: Expect a great range of food to pair with your beer, wine or whisky. We love the idea of people selecting a dish or beer to match, it makes both taste so much better. There are much-loved favourites such as burgers (St Kilda Burger Bar), smoked meats (Bigger than Texas), calamari (Chef Calamari), Mexican (Dos Diablos) and pizza (Pizza de Wheels). There are also plenty of other options to keep you going with falafels (Dana’s Falafel) and BBQ (Copa Grill) and plenty of sweets as well. There is food for everyone, including options for vegetarians and vegans.

Beat: Tell us more about the masterclasses going down. What will festivalgoers be able to learn on the day?

McGeoch: We know not everyone is into beer so have added some classes around cocktail making, wine and cider to make sure everyone can learn something.

The highlights for us are the Starward cocktail master classes, 30 years of craft beer with Grand Ridge, know your cider with Harcourt Cider and wine tasting with Red Hill Estate. If you’re looking for beer-focused classes then the 30 years of craft beer with Grand Ridge is sure to be an adventure.

Beat: What about the live music stage? Who will be playing and what can we expect?

McGeoch: The Grand Ridge main stage features live music all festival with a lineup of local acts ± with a lineup that is heavily influenced with indie and folk styles. There will be performances from Neighbourhood Youth, T.K. Reeve, Chester Brix, Feelds, Longboys, Maverick, Nat Vazer and more.

We also suggest music and beer pairing, for each artist there is a suggested beer or drink to enjoy with the music. Each is paired with the artist style, favourite beer or music style ± a way to enjoy your beer and music even more.

Brewers Feast goes down from Saturday February 23 to Sunday February 24.

Grab your tickets via the festival website.

FEATURE

Zahatorte

“We’re going to try our best.

We’re looking forward to seeing the reaction of the audience, second to after eating kangaroo.”

Kyoto-based trio Zahatorte are a delightful contradiction. They’re as much a product of their immediate surroundings as they are an amalgamation of worldly influences.

They’re equal parts free-flowing gypsy jazz party, and serious, laser-focused musicians with the Japanese penchant for artful perfectionism.

Zahatorte is an unclassifiable beast, and one that’s preparing to both confuse and delight audiences across Australia early this month as they embark on their debut Australian tour.

“We really want to eat Kangaroo for the first time”, exclaims Uecco, the band’s bespeckled and bowtied guitarist, when asked what he’s looking forward to most about his first visit to Australia. It seems a little left-of-centre, but not surprising for a group who named themselves after the Austrian chocolate cake sachertorte (zahatorte being the Japanese pronunciation). The cake namesake Uecco explains was born because “we just really wanted to play in cafes. Plus, our accordionist used to eat the cake three times a day, so it just made sense at the time.”

The band’s origin story is a pretty straightforward one. “We met in university,” says Uecco, as he reflects back on Zahatorte’s 15-year long history. “We were all members of the world music club, and we played in the same circles.” No wild rock’n’roll party stories here; just a bunch of wholesome, music and food obsessives. Perhaps it’s this passion for eating good and playing hard that’s granted the European cafe music ensemble the stamina to stay fresh during such a long, illustrious career.

It also doesn’t hurt that their home city, Kyoto,

is packed with independent music venues. “Kyoto is a smaller city,” says Uecco, “but we’re lucky enough to have a lot of live houses [music venues] and universities.” Creatively, Kyoto’s smaller population is a big plus in the band’s opinion. “Many of the major commercial bands usually skip past Kyoto to play in Osaka. This means that local people really enjoy and appreciate [bands], and have time to foster unique independent music.”

If you do make it to Kyoto, Yousuke, the band’s cello player recommends checking out Cafe Sarasa, one of the group’s favourite hangouts. “What makes this place extra special is that it was once a bathhouse, but reopened as a cafe. We have a regular live show here every single month.” Sarasa is their second home and they’ve been playing here since the band’s inception.

Since forming, they’ve clocked at least 100 shows each year, including appearances at Summer Sonic ( Japan), and Le Grand Soufflet Festival (France). When quizzed about the trio’s hardworking mentality, Uecco responds modestly.

“We actually don’t think it’s that many. If you play a gig every Saturday and Sunday, it quickly adds up.”

For most groups, hitting the stage so many nights a week would have to take its toll. But to the band, it’s playing live, or not existing at all. “The stage is like an experimental field for us,” Uecco says. “We probably meet each other more on stage than in the rehearsal studio… It’s live where we’ll often rearrange songs, this makes it very real and exciting for us.”

In preparation for the impending six-date Australian tour, which will see the band play Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, and a headline slot at Northcote Social Club in Melbourne, the group have added something new to their repertoire. “We have prepared a little banter in English in between songs,” mentions Uecco.

“We like to talk, but our English isn’t so good,” Explains Uecco. “In Japanese, we say ‘ganbatte mi masu’. It means we’re going to try our best. We’re looking forward to seeing the reaction of the audience, second to after eating kangaroo.”

BY LUCY DAYMAN

The Seven Ups Like every year before it, WOMADelaide 2019 promises to be an incredibly expansive musical experience.

This year’s lineup boasts a deep well of global talent spanning Palestine, India, Benin, South Africa, France, USA, New Zealand, Mali and beyond.

A range of Australian artists will also take part, from Mojo Juju to Tkay Maidza, Julia Jacklin to Mambali and Zephyr Quartet to Melbourne funk-jazz collective The Seven Ups. “We’ve wanted to play WOMAD for years so we’re stoked to finally be on the lineup,” says guitarist and songwriter for The Seven Ups, Trent Sterling. “Of all the festivals, I think it’s got the most diverse lineup. There’s big names, kind of mainstream names, but then there’s the lesser known world-music artists.”

It’s tough to pick a highlight from the long list of acts slated to appear at Adelaide’s Botanic Park over four days in March. Reeling off names like Fat Freddy’s Drop, Sona Jobarteh, Christine and the Queens, Angelique Kidjo, Liz Phair, Maalem Hamid El Kasri, DJ SAMA, Gwenno and Tara Tiba is barely scratching the surface.

“I’m really stoked to see Ustad Ali Khan, the sarod player,” Sterling says. “I was in Mumbai a few weeks ago and he was playing a show but I missed out on tickets. So it’ll be great to see him and Khruangbin and Thando. I play [Khruangbin’s 2018 LP Con Todo El Mundo] on repeat, pretty much. It’s anytime music. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, it’s always appropriate.”

The Seven Ups’ inclusion on such a global lineup makes sense given their deep affection for ‘70s Nigerian music, namely revolutionary and

Afrobeat founder Fela Kuti, as well as the likes of Ali Farka Touré (Mali) and Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia).

Sterling’s discovery of Kuti greatly stimulated his artistic ambitions.

“I can remember exactly when I first heard Fela on PBS,” he says. “It was on Flight 1067 to Africa.

Every year [Stani Goma] does a two-week special when he just plays four hours worth of Fela. It was probably about ten years ago now. I was driving and I heard that and I’d never heard anything like it. I went home and listened to it and I was like, ‘Oh my God I want to play this music.’

The Seven Ups are a bunch of musicians from Melbourne, Australia. So to label themselves an Afrobeat band, no matter how faithful the reinterpretation, wouldn’t be entirely appropriate.

“Being a bunch of middle class white kids, we wanted to do something different and not just try to rip off Fela, which we’d never do successfully anyway,” says Sterling. “We try not to call what we do Afrobeat anymore. When we first started up we were probably a bit more naive and oblivious to it and we said we’re an Afrobeat band. As time has gone past we’ve realised that we’re not, but just very influenced by it and have a lot of respect for the music.

Zahatorte play the Northcote Social Club on Tuesday February 12. Head to the venue website for tickets.

“There’s a consensus in the band that we don’t want to just be a carbon copy or try to take anything away from Afrobeat itself because it’s such deeply cultural and political music. For us to just try and do the same thing, as well as not sounding as good, it would be cultural appropriation.”

Released in autumn 2018, The Seven Ups’ second album Commandments features eight lively and musically complex instrumentals melding funk, jazz and psych rock along with the African influences. Sterling, the band’s leading creative force, admits that working as a seven-piece requires a certain amount of patience.

“I usually just write everything, chart it all up just by myself and then I’ll bring it into the band and we’ll workshop stuff, clean up arrangements.

Sometimes I’ll have a really clear idea of what I’m after and then other times I’ll just be fairly vague and it might come out sounding completely different. There’s a bit of input from the band and it definitely would sound different with different musicians.”

“Of all the festivals, I think it [WOMADelaide] has got the most diverse lineup. There’s big names, kind of mainstream names, but then there’s the lesser known worldmusic artists.”

The Seven Ups play WOMADelaide which comes to Adelaide’s Botanic Park from Friday March 8 to Monday March 11. Head to the festival website for tickets and program information.

BY AUGUSTUS WELBY

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Steve Smyth

“It’s still evolving at the moment. I guess I’ve been waiting for the right time for that energy to make sense.

But soon there will be a lot of music released.”

It’s been a while between drinks for blues troubadour Steve Smyth.

Having spent the better part of a decade gracing every stage he could find across Australia, he was a presence that was hard to ignore around the traps. The release of his last album, 2014’s wildly eclectic Exits, saw Smyth touring relentlessly across the nation for the rest of that year, his fanbase exploding along with his hard-earned notoriety for a monstrous live show.

Then it seemed that things had fallen quiet on the Steve Smyth front, having suddenly stopped appearing on both the festival and touring circuits in Australia, and some people were left wondering “whatever happened to that dashing young fellow with the voice of a gutter-bent angel?”

“I’ve been in Barcelona,” Smyth exclaims like a giddy child. “I’ve been spending a bit of time in Berlin as well. It’s been good to keep a base over there, and just to be free to say, head off and play a show in Amsterdam. Play whatever shows that come up. It’s so much easier to be able to just say ‘right on, let’s do it’ from here. It’s like getting a show interstate in Australia, it’s practically the same distance.”

Smyth has been living overseas since the touring cycle for his last album wrapped up, and for anybody who has been on tour themselves, you’ll be able to sympathise with the sensation of suffering from a well-earned dose of burn-out. “I smashed out a lot of Australian touring off the back of Exits, and I just needed to tap out for a touch, just to start writing the next record. Barcelona was the only place on earth that I just felt like I could be myself.

So I got a place there, and it was nice to be able to put some trinkets on a table again, and get the typewriter out again and get to work.”

Despite the desperately needed exile that Barcelona has afforded him, Smyth sheepishly admits that it was never the plan to stay so long.

“Thank god the last album is called Exits,” he jokingly muses. “I’ve been here for a minute. I keep on saying it’s been two years, but I think now it’s about four. It was something that was definitely needed, but I think I might have just gotten a bit stuck there, enjoying it too much; being able to be in one place.”

Even though we haven’t seen his face as much as we’d like to Down Under, for most fans his absence will come with a welcome trade off; Smyth says that absorbing the culture in Barcelona has affected his music in ways he never expected, and that there is most definitely new music on the horizon. “It was a nice energy in that city, that helped me get into that zone. It’s been an interesting, transitional time musically, and I’ve done a lot of recording.”

“The biggest thing that I’ve been working on for a couple of years has been this group of songs that are quite a bombastic venture, and I couldn’t

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see any other option than to get a symphony orchestra to play it.” When pressed about the logistics regarding pulling off such a feat, Smyth just laughs. “I tried to find a conductor to pull an orchestra together but when I’d ask about availability, they’d be like ‘Oh, we have an opening in... 2020?’ I was like ‘Welp ± thank you, but I’ll pass. There’s an urgency to bring these songs to life”.

“I think I created something that I wasn’t really expecting,” Smyth confides, “and afterwards I was like, ‘I’m not sure what to do with this’. So I’ve been holding on to it for a couple of years.

It’s still evolving at the moment. I guess I’ve been waiting for the right time for that energy to make sense. But soon there will be a lot of music released.”

Steve Smyth supports Magpie Diaries at the Northcote Social Club on Sunday February 10. Magpie Diaries also perform at The Old Bar on Thursday February 7. Head to the respective venue websites for tickets.

BY JOSHUA TURK

Eggy

Q&A

Photo by Chelsea King

You guys met at a party and now you’re making incredible music together. How did you two connect? Kieran Fergusson: A few years ago we moved in together. We went for a walk one morning and [ James] Manteit pitched me this idea of an experimental pop project. He could hardly hold a note, but I saw untapped potential in his ambition. 60 songs, two years and three sharehouses later, we have our first single.

Tell us about your debut single ‘SCHOLAR’. What is the story behind it? What inspired it? Manteit: I went through a rough break-up. One night, Kieran and I split a bottle of vodka and just went in the booth. The vodka had me feeling cocky, I was fed up with a lot of people coming at me, so I just vented it all out.

What do you love about making music? Manteit: I love that I get to express myself. I share my stories and scars, which not only helps me but the listener too. I hope it brings them up; through music we’re never really alone in what we go through.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? Fergusson: I think dark pop is the most fitting label. It’s ambitious, potent, and born from a drive to do something different. We wanted to bring the feeling of soundscapes and film scores, the energy of hip hop and the addictive simplicity of pop music all to the table.

Any new music or tour news coming up that COLU fans should keep an eye out for?

Fergusson: We have so much music up our sleeves. This might be our first release, but we have so many more locked and loaded.

Check out COLU’s new single ‘SCHOLAR’ via Spotify.

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How did Eggy first come together? Eggy formed to play a Halloween party in 2016.

We played an instrumental original and it was super weird. Then we played ‘Hot Stuff ’

by Donna Summer and someone kept “accidentally” kicking out the power board. Then two of my friends “accidentally” fell through the loungeroom wall and we became a band.

Tell us about your new single ‘52 AFLW Players’. What is the story behind it? What inspired it? When I was uploading the single to Bandcamp I inadvertently clicked on a pop up and now my computer has a virus and I’m real scared you’ll get it so please don’t download the single. In terms of the songwriting, Zoe had four long blacks in a row and decided to try to rip off The B-52s.

How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? Beat milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until blended. Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pour in eggy mixture. Continue cooking ± pulling, lifting and folding eggs ± until thickened and no visible liquid remains. Do not stir constantly. Add a heap o’ chilli.

There’s The B52s written all over Eggy. Are they the band’s primary inspiration? Zoe once entered raffle and her ticket number was B52 and it was literally the best day of her life. It’s still her display picture on her socials ± ‘Party Out of Bounds’ is the one of the best songs ever written. This answer is exactly 52 words, so there you go.

Any new music or upcoming shows that Eggy fans should be keeping an eye out for?

We’ve got an EP coming out midyear, so keep your ear peeled.

Check out Eggy’s new B52s-inspired single ‘52 AFLW Players’ via Bandcamp. They play the Grace Darling Hotel on Wednesday March 13.

Beat’s Winery Special Four Pillars Gin

Rob Dolan Wines

How did Four Pillars come together in the first place? It was three of us that established Four Pillars. Cam [Mackenzie] and Stu [Gregor] had worked in wine for years, and were really excited about the flavour potential for a truly modern Australian gin. Matt [ Jones] came from a creative background, and loved the idea of building a craft brand that reflected the best of creative Australia.

How do you see the strength of the local gin market? We’re super lucky in Melbourne to have such amazing local produce and flavours to draw on, and such an incredible bartending and cocktail culture to collaborate with. The great news is that people are looking to drink better, not more, and the craft gin movement is a huge part of making that possible.

How does Four Pillars stand apart from the competition? We make a lot of different gins, and each draws on a variety of techniques to maximize their purity and all-round deliciousness. From steeping local shiraz grapes in gin to make our Bloody Shiraz gin to our signature use of fresh citrus in our hero Rare Dry gin, the aim is always to create ridiculously delicious and drinkable gins that smash it when made into great drinks.

Where did the inspiration for your Bloody Shiraz gin come from?Our Bloody Shiraz gin is an amazing Australian take on Sloe gin. The inspiration came from being located in the Yarra Valley ± great wine country ± and the ability to ‘borrow’ some delicious local shiraz grapes from a friendly winemaker (Rob Dolan). We steeped the grapes in gin for ten weeks, stirring them every day, then pressed the grapes and out came the gin along with all that purple fruity colour and delicious sweet flavours.

After twenty-five years finessing his craft for some of Australia’s most respected wine labels, 2010 marked a significant milestone in Rob Dolan’s career ± the year to launch his own label, aptly titled Rob Dolan Wines.

Since then, Dolan has launched a special and creative offshoot, titled the Cellar Door (established in 2016). The intimate space has been incorporated into the properties’ original farmhouse which is set on over 100 acres of rolling farmland and vineyard.

Our friendly and knowledgeable Cellar Door staff are on hand to guide visitors through a comprehensive tasting of our range of wines. Visitors are welcome to purchase wine to take away, enjoy on the deck or in our gardens over a game of Bocce or Finska.

A selection of local produce including Stone and Crow Cheese is available seven days a week; these innovative and experimental cheeses are matured at the winery by Cellar Door founder and cheesemaker Jack Holman.

Visitors are able to make their own platter with accompaniments such as City Larder pate and terrine, Mount Zero Olives, Crackers by The Farm Yarra Valley and our very own range of Rob Dolan pickles, pastes, relishes and jellies.

Also on offer is a selection of craft coffee, tea and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Rob Dolan Wines Cellar Door is located at the winery in South Warrandyte, just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.

Four Pillars Gin is located at 2A Lilydale Rd, Healsville. Check out their selection on their website.

Rob Dolan Wines is located at 21-23 Delaneys Rd, Warrandyte South and is open seven days a week. Head to the winery website for more information on the Cellar Door.

Lyons Will Estate

MACEDON RANGES MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019

HUSKY Established in 1996, what makes Lyons Will Estate stand out from other competing wineries? Because we are relatively small and it’s just Renata and I [Oliver Rapson], we get to manage everything from the vineyard to the winery. Keeping things small gives us the ability to be hands on and put our personality into things. All of our wines are picked in the morning by hand and we start fermentation that afternoon.

Where are you located and why is this area so conducive to winemaking? The Macedon ranges is a stunning slice of the world, when we first moved here we couldn’t believe it was only an hour out of Melbourne. The cool nights make it perfect conditions for growing cold climate varietals such as Pinot, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gamay.

What practices have you been putting in place to ensure you’re ahead of the game?

We believe in the combination of art and science, so where we can, we apply old school methods (such as using indigenous yeast, a basket press and vegan friendly fining techniques). In other instances modern technology is invaluable, like a bird scaring sound system that imitates 12 species of birds in distress.

What is your most popular wine at the moment and why are people so drawn to it?

Different horses to different courses ± at the moment though there is a lot of hype around the Gamay, as we are one of a handful of growers nationally. Also, our Riesling is getting a bit of attention as it’s made in a bit of a different way to the norm. That being said, the Chardy sells out and the Pinot is our biggest seller by volume.

Lyons Will Estate is located at 60 Whalans Track, Lancefield. Check out their selection via their website.

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Beat’s Valentine’s Day Special Luna Love: for the thrill seeking lovers

Valentine’s Day is such a special occasion for those in love. Why is Luna Park the best place to spend your Valentine’s Day? There is a long romantic tradition at Luna Park for date nights going back 106 years. So, while Melburnian love birds are soaking in the starry night atmosphere this Valentines, it is likely their grandparents and their great grandparents were also gazing into each other’s eyes on rides like the Ferris Wheel.

Luna Love promises an evening of games, sweet treats and unlimited rides. Tell us more about what’s in store. Thrown in as part of the ticket, couples will receive a souvenir photo of the romantic rollercoaster ride on the Great Scenic Railway and be able to test their dexterity at a carnival game where everyone’s a prize winner. Luna Park’s atmosphere is guaranteed to leave couples sky-high with emotion.

Are there any Luna Park rides or activities that are perfectly suited to a couple in love? Yes. Couples can feel the the romantic vibes as they cuddle close on the famous wooden Great Scenic Railway catch the beautiful sunset over Port Phillip Bay. What food and drink offerings will be available on the night? Along with the couple ticket offerings of delicious chocolate love hearts from “Chocolatier” and a fairy floss to share with your sweetie, the Park’s diner will also be providing a delicious food menu for the hungry valentines. Take your pick from the sweet to the savoury.

How can I get involved in Luna Love and how much does it cost? For only $75 per lovely couple, you can add some extra romance to your love story this Valentine’s Day at Luna Love.

E Nolan is making love tees for all

To create this romantic and thrilling experience for your special someone buy a ticket online at the Luna Park website.

When did you launch E Nolan and what is the label’s ethos? I launched E Nolan in December 2017 at Melbourne’s iconic luxury boutique Le Louvre, with a debut collection of t-shirts derived from my graduate collection. Anchored by a long standing necessity to blur dress codes and add personal style to uniforms, I hope to give a comfortable alternative, to see the t-shirts anywhere from desk jobs to disco dancing.

What clothing do you create under the E Nolan name? Women’s embroidery motif t-shirts. Next month, E Nolan is releasing women’s ready-to-wear suiting in various luxury fabrication and androgynous tailored cuts season-to-season. The Valentine’s Day special, ‘Love Loves to Love Love’ is a collection of t-shirts to break your heart and mend it all over again. The collection consists of six t-shirt designs called ‘Heartbreak Blows’, ‘Every Tom Dick & Harry’, ’A British Blowy’, ‘3 Blows to the Heart’, ‘Draw Me Like One of Your French Flies’ and ‘Fresh Cock’. The t-shirts have between 95,000 and 275,000 stitches per motif and are made with love in Melbourne.

What inspired this Valentine’s Day collection? I’m always inspired by love but it was heartbreak that kept me up creating. In the midst of it, there’s always stifling amounts of self doubt, reset buttons and relearning basic routines and rituals. Heartbreak never gets easier but you do get better at navigating through it.

If I’m keen on your work, where can I find you and how can I make a purchase?

Visit www.enolan.com.au and follow @enolanmelbourne for suiting, collection updates and blowfly porn.

E Nolan latest collection ‘Love Loves to Love Love’ is available online for Valentine’s Day. Head to their website for more information.

Harry’s Restaurant at Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Punktured has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

Why is Stamford Plaza Melbourne’s Harry’s Restaurant the best place to spend your Valentine’s Day? We’re offering couples the chance to experience a Parisian Valentine’s right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Spend an indulgent Valentine’s with a loved one at the romantic Paris end of the city and share a luxurious threecourse dinner to remember in an intimate setting at Harry’s. In addition to the Valentine’s three-course dining experience set the scene for seduction with our signature Romance and Seduction accommodation packages. With this exclusive package, couples can enjoy soft music, scattered rose petals with a chilled bottle of French champagne in the privacy of their luxurious suite.

You guys have promised a lavish Parisian Valentine’s experience across three days, what will this entail? We’re celebrating Valentine’s over three days, giving couples more options for their romantic rendezvous. The evening begins with with a glass of Craigmoor Sparkling Rosé or Piper-Heidsieck Champagne on arrival. Indulge in a delicious three-course French-themed sharing menu commenced by oysters in Champagne sabayon, country-style paté, roast beef fillets with French-style peas and roasted snapper with ginger-scented Montpellier butter. How do I make a booking for Valentine’s Day dinner and how much does it cost? The Valentine’s three-course sharing dinner menu is available at $69 per person inclusive of a glass of Craigmoor Sparkling Rosé or $79 per person inclusive of a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.

To make a reservation for Harry’s Restaurant’s Valentine’s Day dinner visit their website.

Bookings are essential and pre-payment is required. You can find info on Romance and Seduction accommodation packages online too.

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Punktured has become a leader in the tattoo and piercing industry. What sets you guys apart from the competition? What sets us apart from everyone else is definitely our awesome piercing and tattooing staff and their attention to detail when providing our services. We conduct extensive training and development to ensure our customers have the greatest experience possible with all kinds of piercings.

What tattoo and piercing services does Punktured offer? Punktured offers a full suite of professional body piercings ranging from ear lobes to advanced piercings such as industrial, dermal and genital piercings. Our tattoo studios have artists ranging in styles to make sure our customers find the right fit. We offer everything from small walk-in flash tattoos through to black and grey realism and large-scale on-going pieces.

Your Valentine’s Day special is running from February 14 to February 24. What’s on offer for those after a new piercing? We are running a two for one piercing sale. So you can either treat yourself and get two piercings or share the love and get a piercing with your favourite person for the price of one.

If you are someone who doesn’t have a tattoo or piercing but is considering getting one, what would you tell them? Do your research first, find a professional health department approved studio. Professional operators will always be happy to answer any questions you may have so feel free to ask about the safety processes and procedure.

Punktured’s Valentine’s Day offer runs from Thursday February 14 to Sunday February 24. Head to the Punktured website for more details and store locations.

Live Photo by Ian Laidlaw

Sampa The Great Melbourne Zoo, Friday February 1

The sun was in the early stages of approaching the horizon. Crowds of families and friends of all ages sat comfortably on picnic rugs, waiting for the entertainment to start. An outdoor gig always comes with risk, but you couldn’t have asked for a better night. The temperature was warm, the sky was clear and music was wholesome but lively. A message ran through the speakers, acknowledging the traditional owners of the land.

The bubbly shape of Thando appeared and greeted the audience with zest. She began with her eloquent and elegant brand of soul and R&B. “It’s never too early to be a bit sexy,” Thando announced with a grin, busting into her track ‘Inferno’. But this one is “a family version,” she added, gazing at the children running about. “The best thing about this lineup is that we are all family,” Thando announced, as Remi was welcomed to the stage, together performing their track ‘Numb’.

She then left the stage, and it was Remi’s time to shine.

Before he uttered a greeting or lyric, he took the time to acknowledge the traditional landowners. This began his theme of peaceful protest and support. A continuous flow of music played out from his band, consisting of four to eight musicians at a time. Producer and bandmate Sensible J sat on the drums, and the illustrious N’fa Jones stood in as hype man. “This show’s about family,” Remi shouted, as he welcomed the headliner onto the stage, to perform their collaboration, ‘For Good’. Sampa The Great then disappeared, and he brought Thando back for ‘My People’.

“If you’re not male and caucasian you ain’t shit,” blared the lyrics of ‘Ode to Ignorance’.

Remi brought with him a good time, but his message was strong and sobering.

When Sampa came onstage, there was no denying her presence. She was surrounded by instrumentalists and three backing vocalists, including Thando. She kicked into the music and it only took two tracks before Remi was brought onstage again, to take part in ‘Flowers’.

Sampa kicked into ‘Black Girl Magik’, her energy infectious as the crowd stood hypnotised by her presence. Four back up dancers moved in unison as her accompanying vocalists harmonised, filling the atmosphere

Photo by Lewis Nixon

with vigour.

“Say ‘I am beautiful,’” Sampa shouted, eliciting a sonic avalanche from the crowd in response.

“I have been blessed to be on this stage to support Joey Bada$$ and Kendrick.”

With Kendricks name uttered, the band changed its tune to match Kendricks iconic track, ‘Alright’.

Sampa interacted joyfully with the crowd. She commanded respect with ease, and no audience member felt out of place or uneager to join in her call and response. It was astonishing to watch her transform from this jovial character into a deity of rhythm.

“Are there are any queens out there?” she shouted to the audience, kicking into her own anthem of empowerment, ‘FEMALE’.

This concluded with a woodwind solo outro, leaving everyone encapsulated.

“I want to talk about the queen who got me on this stage. Does anyone here know Lauryn Hill?”

The crowd fell into frenzy. ‘That Thing’ started playing and Sampa brought her own intensity and love to the cult classic.

The sun had mostly disappeared, and the trees surrounding the outdoor area were lit up. The stage was dressed in bright colours of red, orange and yellow to match.

Sampa introduced her track ‘Bye River’ over an atmospheric instrumental. This rendition of the track was so effervescent that it wouldn’t be out of place in a major broadway production. Although the already eightminute song gained further instrumental and vocal breaks, it didn’t feel overextended or unnecessary.

Sampa the Great is an immense talent but more importantly, she has something to say.

“How you supposed to be black down under?” she asked, powerful words punching through the air as she spoke on her experience.

“Imma ask the fam to get on for this last song,” she announced, as her wholesome anthem to self love, ‘I Am Me’ began.

Afterwards, Sampa left the stage, and the demonstration of love, support, and underlying peaceful protest came an end.

Highlight: ‘FEMALE’.

Lowlight: No exuberant return for a much needed encore.

Crowd favourite: Lauryn Hill - ‘That Thing’ cover.

BY SCOTT HUDSON

The Prodigy

Melbourne Arena, Friday February 1 The Melbourne Arena was an incredibly weird place to hold a gig like this. It might’ve been the right atmosphere for the latest John Farnham farewell tour, but the manic intensity of this kind of electronic music generally thrives on the atmosphere offered in places like dank clubs, not the drinks-andIdles vibe - Photo by arena David show.

Harris So, the energy snacks of an in the room started out, well, a little off.

Sydney DJ Enschway and renowned Perth DJ ShockOne both tried their darnedest to bring the vibe up, but unfortunately due to both the sheer size of the venue and the volume of bodies slowly trickling into the arena, it was hard to get over the unsettled energy of people shuffling into their seats and muttering about popcorn and drink prices throughout both of their sets. The percentage of the crowd that were paying attention did their best to show appreciation, but the weird atmosphere was unavoidable and their strengths felt lost among the din.

Still, despite the odd start, the crowd were definitely warming up ± even if only a little, and by the time it hit 9pm the room was full of bodies gradually shaking off a long week and beginning to move. Then the lights fell, and the collective heart rate of the audience in attendance doubled instantly.

The howls of excitement in that room were down right deafening, as through the murky, smokey darkness emerged the main event, The Prodigy. The audience clocked our conductor for the evening, Liam Howlett, crawling out from the shadows to waves of applause. Then the energy room hit a fever pitch as we all locked eyes on one of the most iconic front-man duos to emerge from the ‘90s; first, the enigmatic Maxim peering out into the darkness from under his gigantic hood like a trip-hop Skeletor.

Then the moment we’d all been waiting for, the irrepressible hype-machine Keith Flint appeared, strutting across the front of stage, snarling and throwing the forks up at the front row like the cartoonish villain that he is. The Prodigy were so iconic in the ‘90s that their mere appearance on stage elicited the kind of response you would expect from a band playing their greatest hits ± all they’d

done was walk on stage, and the crowd were already whipped into an uncontrollable frenzy.

Then the densest of bass tones levelled the room, rattling the rafters and our chests in unison, and the band (not to be outdone by their celebrity alone) launched into their biggest song, the full-blown beastmode banger ‘Breathe’. What felt like peak excitement only moments ago suddenly paled in comparison, as the crowd exploded in wave after wave of kinetic energy laced with a serious dose of nostalgia. Forty-yearold couples with full families and mortgages were suddenly transported back to 4am in one of their friends’ seedy basements in 1995, trying desperately to string a sentence together with some anonymous stranger over endless cigarettes until dawn.

And while the nostalgia in the air was palpable, that didn’t stop the group from spending the next hour and a half exploring every single nook and cranny of their discography, starting with their new album’s robotic riff-fest ‘Resonate’, then backing that up with 2015’s electro-punk stomper ‘Nasty’ and 2009’s electro anthem ‘Omen’. The cuts only got deeper from there, with Liam and co cutting between tracks like 1994’s unfathomably influential techno powerhouse ‘Voodoo People’ to the almost metal attack of 2009’s ‘Run With The Wolves’ with absolute ease. By the time they hit their breakthrough single, ‘Firestarter’, you could have almost crowdsurfed on the energy in the air alone.

What felt like a thousand lasers danced around the arena as the band exited stage left to the final moments of ‘Take Me To The Hospital’, returning shortly after to grace us again with a four-track encore that reached as far back as 1992’s ‘Fire’, before closing with the band’s anthem, the landmark single, ‘Smack My Bitch Up’. As we all poured back into the streets to collect ourselves, all I could wonder was “who’s gonna top that show in 2019?” I’d put my money on nobody.

Highlight: ‘Firestarter’.

Lowlight: No ‘Funky Shit’.

Crowd favourite: ‘Breathe’.

BY JOSHUA TURK

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Album of the Week (ANTI- Records)

Singles WITH AUGUSTUS WELBY

DRMNGNOW ft. Kee’Ahn

Ancestors

(Independent)

The late-Jan release of ‘Ancestors’ was entirely purposive.

The track announces its urgency with lyrics like, “Never forget or deny that anguish, the cries, the ongoing genocide/The devastation, theft and wiping out of tribes.”

Naarm MC Neil Morris’ flow is even-paced and restrained, akin to Tricky. The slowed-down jittery electronics also gesture towards Bristol, but the lyrics keep the focus right here. Always was, always will be.

Better Oblivion Community Center

Dylan Thomas

(Dead Oceans)

Conor Oberst’s voice remains immediately identifiable 25 years into his career. Depending on where you stand, his Omaha whine is either a source of comfort or irritation.

Either way, Oberst’s new band mate Phoebe Bridgers brings a fresh burble to ‘Dylan Thomas’, an up-tempo, folk-rock number. The lyrics nominate dying like Dylan Thomas ± having a “seizure on the bar room floor” ± as a better outcome than living under a corrupt ruler. The political insistence takes a back seat to the fun Oberst and Bridgers get from rhyming corset with Corvette and echoing the melody from The Mountain Goats’ ‘This Year’.

Jess Ribeiro

Stranger

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(Barely Dressed Records)

Albert Camus’ 1942 novel L’Etranger was translated into English as both The Outsider (in the UK) and The Stranger (in the US). Stranger and outsider aren’t exactly interchangeable, although there is some overlap in meaning. Jess Ribeiro’s new single provides a neat link.

Feeling overwhelmed, Ribeiro grows stranger and stranger to the point of becoming an outsider. The song’s motorik groove and shirking of formulaic structure resembles Stereolab, while its unreal surface has taken a few sips of ayahuasca.

Stephen Malkmus

Viktor Borgia

(Matador)

The first taste of Stephen Malkmus’ Ableton-assisted solo LP hearkens back to the primitive electronic sounds of early-era Factory Records and British new wave artists like OMD. ‘Viktor Borgia’ is rooted in rudimentary synths and unobtrusive drum machines. Malkmus has a crack at singing like Ian McCulloch and the whole thing kind of wonkily potters along. The instrumental bridge introduces the dial-up internet synth sounds to some fangin’ bass playing. It’s a welcome detour for the indie rock lifer.

Mavis Staples

Live In London For a 79-year-old Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, championed by the likes of Prince, Jeff Tweedy, Nick Cave and countless others, it is quite inexplicable that this is only the second official live recording from Mavis Staples.

She certainly extends every element of the live experience here, and the line “There’s just no stopping me” during her rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ is undoubtedly accurate.

This album is pleasing all round, and even the band introduction delivered during ‘Touch A Hand’ sounds exceptionally life affirming. The band are suitably wild; cacophonous and spellbinding, and it’s clear why Mavis Staples is so revered.

This recording fulfils all aspirations, bereft of all inessential gimmickry, leaving nothing but pure and imperial soul. Even the authority with which Staples tackles ‘Slippery People’ by the Talking Heads works a treat.

This record is as good as it can get for those wanting an easily consumable taste of Staples’ vast legacy, opening the window to her bewitching, stirring world.

Tracks ‘Take Us Back’, ‘Let’s Do It Again’ and ‘Dedicated’ reap an artistic bounty with a monolithic voice and A-grade band. Even in her autumn years, Staples shows no hint of burning out nor fading away.

Clearly the audience relish the words as much as the sound. Every song is invested with care and guarantees that there are many moments to be treasured. In this record Mavis Staples takes on the world, and wins.

BY BRONIUS ZUMERIS

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums

Tim Presley’s White Fence

I Have To Feed Larry’s Hawk

Across eight studio albums, Tim Presley’s White Fence project have rarely fixed upon a mood, much less an instrumental constant.

Presley’s latest effort, I Have To Feed Larry’s Hawk changes that, compositionally centring around a new introspective lyrical drive and the piano, an instrument he only has cursory knowledge of.

Presley uses the piano to match the insularity of his words, though the low-fi recording strips its resonance to an icy sparsity.

Tracks like ‘I Can See You’ however, have a detached, almost alien vocal tone (“I can trust you, I can launder your money sometime”).

‘I Saw the Snow Today’ is the best twee medium found between all of Presley’s creative instincts on IHTFLH ± plodding off a gleefully crude drum machine, a muted synth line and lethargic slide guitar.

The near hour-long record is heavily weighted to the 18-minute, two-part ambient suite ‘Harm Reduction’ that closes it. The dual parts are constructed upon a woozy synth arpeggio, rising with a clear-eyed hypnotic focus ± like a lighter excerpt from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ hard-edged soundtrack work.

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Michael Franti & Spearhead

Stay Human Vol. II

(Liberation Records)

(Thirty Tigers)

(Drag City)

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6.5

James Crooks

Blame My Soul

Michael Franti was one of the most promising voices to come up throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s, with Stay Human arguably the highest artistic watermark set by Spearhead in their entire career. Presented as an hour-long radio program, the album focused on a fictional character, Sister Fatima, awaiting her impending execution as a result of being wrongly convicted of murder. The lyrical content of the album was heavy; opening up on topics from suicide and depression to institutional racism, exploring the entire gamut of the human experience from joy and love, to hate and despair.

Stay Human Vol. II, on the other hand, offers absolutely none of the above. The concept and framework of Stay Human radio is replaced by... nothing. There is no concept, there is no framework. Where the original album was lyrically nuanced and emotionally complex, Vol. II instead offers the same repeated message throughout almost every song; “Love and hope will conquer the darkness”. Sonically, the album shares almost no similarities in style. Nothing about this album is a sequel, and as a fan, to call it one is insulting.

Blame My Soul is an enjoyable addition to the indie-pop/ dance catalogue. Its tracklist demonstrates dance and R&B, but the mix adds a dream-pop texture. A complimentary array of featured artists compile the vocals, giving each track a different dynamic, exclusive of the instrumental. James Crooks has constructed a consistent body of work, that can be played back to back or individually with equal effect.

“Naturally I’m holding up my sleeves, so I’ll pack my things and leave,” sings Paige IV, the feature on ‘Naturally’, her voice caressing the energetic but dreamy array of drums and keys underneath. The project is hook driven and you could hear each chorus played over a beach ad, without much imagination. “For all the years of, letting go and all the nights I blamed my soul,” are the lyrics that drive the title track, ‘Blame My Soul’, executed by Tyne-James Organ, with a verby mix and summer beat beneath to keep you moving.

Blame My Soul is easy listening, but there is nothing that sets it apart from anything else in the genre. However, that balance between chill vibes and dance is meticulous, and you would do well to listen to it around the BBQ this summer.

BY JOSHUA TURK

BY SCOTT HUDSON

BY JOSH MARTIN

Better Oblivion Community Center Interesting name, but once you scratch the surface you’ll realise this is the new project of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers. This debut is similar to most of their previous work as artists, with their aptitude for fragile indie rock at the fore.

The recording is carried by aplomb and dignity, opening with the intelligent ‘Don’t Know What I Was In For’.

However, ‘Sleepwalker’ is like three minutes of mucking about and feels like an exclusive in-joke without the knowhow or quality control.

‘Dylan Thomas’ is a peak with its spangling guitars, oblique lyrics and romantic images. Oberst then takes over for the world weary ‘Service Road’, but there’s something grating about continuously playing the lifelong student card.

Luckily, the track ‘Exception To The Rule’ rights the horizon with its musical light and dark, contrasting like a Frankenstein of electro shock. ‘Chesapeake’ leaves you confused and unsure whether to cry or press the stop button, while ‘My City’ is compulsive listening and poignant. On the whole, the record sounds quaintly morose, but is resonant with a time and place.

(Domino Recording Company)

Better Oblivion Community Center

(BMG)

(Dead Oceans/Inertia Music)

7.5

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Avril Lavigne

Head Above Water

8

Panda Bear

Buoys

Head Above Water took as many creative risks as the “8” in ‘Sk8er Boi’, with no pay off.

Seemingly wanting to shed her grungy pop-princess reputation, Avril Lavinge’s latest album, Head Above Water, attempts to follow in the steps of artists such as Kesha. It’s a comeback album filled with intimate internal battles and more importantly, piano ballads, but lacks the maturity of her predecessors.

Documenting her long-running struggle with Lyme disease, Head Above Water fails to inspire any type of empathy or relatability. With less than powerful vocal work and clichéd lyrics such as “He clipped her wings when she was born to fly,” Lavigne holds back on telling a raw and honest story.

Lavigne’s fifth track, ‘Dumb Blonde’, shows us a glimpse of her old self; and wow. This chanting-cheerleader-popmess cements this album’s place as a fake and immature attempt to create meaningful and brave music as she cries “I ain’t no stupid barbie doll.” In this world of #metoo, female empowerment and complex discussions about women’s issues superseding superficial stereotypes, this track needs to go back to the ‘90s where it belongs.

To this reviewer, it was unfamiliar territory to wander into the world of Panda Bear. His psychedelic prowess takes you off your feet. However, Buoys took you even further, delving deeper into unfamiliar territory.

You are hit instantly with the single ‘Dolphin’ which is a distinctly light song that sets up the whole album quite well. It strips away the fuzziness of his last album Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper, and replaces it with simple acoustic guitar samples, matching nicely to his echoed voice, ultimately adding to an eerie but comfortable listen for kids.

It demonstrates the Portugese-based musician having fun with his new sound, making it the best track on the album, alongside other high points ‘Master’ and ‘Cranked’.

Panda Bear pushes the boundaries even further with the song ‘Inner Monologue’, where there is a notably more stripped back approach. In this song, the guitar is brought to the forefront and has a more experimental feel. As a result, it cements its place as one of the more challenging yet memorable songs on the album.

In a way, its title does give the album justice, as it is a Buoy of its own in the musician’s catalogue; and like any buoy, it’s designed to stand out.

BY ROCHELLE BEVIS

BY RHYS MCKENZIE

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Gig Guide

FEATURED GIGS

JJ Bailey + Amy Powell THE DRUNKEN POET

Blues, soul and roots collide when JJ Bailey and Amy Powell hit the Drunken Poet on Wednesday February 6. Bailey’s ‘50s-style country opens the night before Powell’s blues-soul amalgamation headlines the night. All for free, from 8pm.

Wednesday 6 Feb

The Grubby Urchins

Fitzroy. 8pm. $5.

THE BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE

The Grubby Urchins have taken up an unusual summer residency with the Sea Shanty Sessions every Wednesday night at The Brothers Public House. They’ll be covering a swathe of maritime classics with an interactive bent, no musical ability (or money) required. First one up is Wednesday February 6 from 8pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers ALPHINGTON + ELSIE + CRAB Bar Open, DAVEY LANE & BAND + MORE Espy, St

Kilda. 8pm.

FI© S FRIENDS - FEAT: JP + JACK PARSONS + JACKSON PHELAN Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm.

GRETA VAN FLEET Festival Hall, West

Melbourne. 7pm. $69.90.

JOE TERROR + TOMGIRL + THE FLORET Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7pm.

LILY ALLEN + JAPANESE WALLPAPER Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7pm.

MICHAEL & THE MASCS Gasworks, Albert

Park. 7pm. $35.

MIDWEEK MASS - FEAT: RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE + UBOA + CREEP DIETS + ALL CATS GO TO HEAVEN PAPER SUNSETS + THE DEADLIPS + MERUKA Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.

PETER BLACK + JACE + HANNY J Last

Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8pm.

PSYCHOMOTO + SHAPES LIKE RAPIDS + SEVEN MARGARITAS Old Bar, Fitzroy.

7:30pm. $8.

Godtet

THE CURTIN

Godtet headlines the first February edition of The Curtin’s Wondercore Wednesdays, hosting Australian neo-soul and R&B stars each week. Godtet’s grooveheavy production of Sampa The Great attracted plenty of attention, but it’s his bombastic self-titled EP heating the hype this year. Check it out on Wednesday February 6 from 8pm, tickets $10+bf.

Matt Walker (Lost Ragas) EDINBURGH CASTLE

The mercurial Matt Walker’s latest project Lost Ragas is treating Edinburgh Castle to a free show on Thursday February 7. Lost Ragas’ alt-country threads duel slide and lap guitar through the swampy tones of Walker’s voice.

Kicks off at 8pm.

Tom Redwood and the Glue ROYAL OAK

Tom Redwood’s brand of swamprock has attracted the attention of many of his Oz-rock forebears, including Tex Perkins and Matt Walker. Redwood is previewing some of the material from his upcoming record, produced by Walker, with his band The Glue at the Royal Oak on Thursday February 7. It’s part of a free residency for February, going down at 6pm every Thursday.

SASS THE PATRIARCHY 2019 - FEAT: SIMONA CASTRICUM + THANDO + RACE RAGE + THIS WAY NORTH Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $15.

SOFT POWDER + GUS + BABYCCINO Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

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

ELLE SHIMADA + MINYERRA + DIGITAL AFRIKA + SOJUGANG + KAREN BRAVO + RARA ZULU Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

ESKE Classic Southside, Elsternwick. 8pm. $20.

KINJU QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

JJ BAILEY Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8pm.

KEITH URBAN + JULIA MICHAELS Rod

Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8pm.

$10.

LOMOND ACOUSTICA - FEAT: KAVISHA MAZELLA + NICK CHARLES + DON MORRISON Lomond Hotel, Brunswick

East. 8pm.

MELBOURNE© S BIGGEST OPEN MIC NIGHT Musicland, Fawkner. 7pm.

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

MUSICLAND OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $5.

OPEN MIC Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Penny Black, Brunswick.

7pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT + VARIOUS ARTISTS Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 5pm.

REBECCA BARNARD & BILLY MILLER© S SINGALONG Caravan Music Club,

Bentleigh East. 7pm. $20.

TEDDY + ALBERTINE Some Velvet Morning,

Clifton Hill. 8pm.

THE GRUBBY URCHINS The Brothers Public

House, Fitzroy. 8pm.

WISH YOU WERE HERE Cherry Bar,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights 6AM AT THE GARAGE + MICHAEL OZONE + TONI YOTZI + TOURIST KID Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

REX ORANGE COUNTY + MORE 170

ANDY MURPHY + DELTOID CURVE + JUST BLOSS + ANYO + BEN LAWRENCE + YANNI ARSENAKIS + EL MADERA Onesixone, Prahran. 8pm.

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

THE BRIDGE + MARTIN PANG BAND

Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

Cbd. 8pm. $25.

MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8pm. $20.

Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $61.90.

303, Northcote. 7:30pm.

THE COOKERS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

7:45pm. $35.

THE GIANNI MARINUCCI TRIO Brunswick

Green, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

THE SCOTT VAN GEMERT BIG BAND Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7pm. $25.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights

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

EAT THE BEAT - FEAT: ESPACE NOIR + EMILY ROSEMAN + DAN BENTLEY + FOSTA New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

GUERNS - FEAT: ESPACE NOIR + EMILY ROSEMAN + DAN BENTLEY + FOSTA New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

RITON, KAH-LO + RITON + KAH-LO Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $30.

SUITE 909 - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS

KASSETTE - FEAT: MZRIZK + SLIPPERY SLOPES + KAM + RUDI Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

NEW KIDS - FEAT: HUMAN = GARBAGE + KIEREN LEE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

PANGEAN NIGHTS - FEAT: DJ BBY GAB + TOMMY GROVES + OLIVER FRANCIS Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm.

POSTAL - FEAT: POST PERCY + DAN SAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10pm.

WAITANGI DAY - FEAT: DJ SPELL + AMIN PAYNE + RINTRAH BLAKE + CARLUA Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

WONDERCORE WEDNESDAYS - FEAT: GODTET + TARIRO MAVONDO John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8pm. $10.

Hip Hop & R&B RAVYN LENAE + BARO Howler, Brunswick.

8pm. $49.90.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk

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Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8pm. $5.

Thursday 7 Feb

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music

GBS + TOILET FUTURE + SPEW BALLOON + EMPTY GESTURE Last

GIRLS ON KEY - FEAT: FENELLA EDWARDS + RHIANN ISAACS + LAURA FISHER + HAMISH DANKS BROWN + BRENDAN BONSACK + FARAH BEE Open Studio, Northcote. 6:30pm.

Laver Arena, Melbourne. 7pm. $132.25.

Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7pm. $5.

Godtet

AMY POWELL Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

9pm.

Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers AMOS ROACH + MAYLENE SLATER BURNS + BRAD ANDERSON + PIRRITU WILYAMU YULII + ALVIN EDWARDS + MORE Northcote Social Club,

GIRL GERMS + LOVEBONER + CAKEFIGHT + MARLON BANDO Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

GREY WHISTLE TEST + RUBY JONES JOHN BUTLER TRIO + MISSY HIGGINS + STELLA DONELLY Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne. 5:30pm. $99.90.

LAURA IMBRUGLIA + CYANIDE THORNTON + RATTLESNACK Toff In

Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

MATT BRADSHAW Elephant & Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 9:30pm.

MENTAL AS ANYTHING + MORE Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8pm. $34.70.

MICHAEL & THE MASCS Gasworks, Albert

Park. 7pm. $35.

MICHAEL SITA Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8pm.

MITSKI + MOANING LISA Corner Hotel,

Richmond. 8pm. $49.90.

MUDPUNCH + THE HUM DRUMS + MADAWA Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.

NITE FRUIT + SOFT APPROACH + ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $8.

POLYFONIC + PSYCHIC SOCIAL CLUB + AARON POLLOCK Evelyn Hotel,

Fitzroy. 8pm. $12.

THE ATTENTION SEEKERS + LOOSE MOOSE + REIGNER + PISSED CIG Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8pm. $5.

THE FLORETS + HIDEOUS SUN DEMON Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9pm.

THE REFUGE + THE BURBS + TEMPLE IN THE SKY + KANDALINI Bendigo Hotel,

Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

THROWBACK - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

TOMBOLO + ARBES + MORE Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

VOICE IMITATOR + MATCH FIXER + HEMLOCK LADDER Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

7pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music ANDREA KELLER TRANSIENTS TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.

ATM15 BIG BAND The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8pm. $25.

CLAPS + KARATE BOOGALOO Penny

Black, Brunswick. 9pm.

EMILY WILLIAMS Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $35.

FIRETAIL Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7pm.

HOI PALLOI + MARA Classic Southside,

Elsternwick. 8pm. $10.

JUSTIN YAP BAND 303, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

MINGUS THINGUS Paris Cat Jazz Club,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $25.

OVERSTAYER + SATCHUMO + HOUR OF THE HOUND Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

SEX ON TOAST + BASTARD AMBER Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

THE COOKERS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

7:45pm. $35.

THE MICHELLE NICOLLE BAND Brunswick Green, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

VENTOPIPA Open Studio, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

Northcote. 7pm. $15.

Hip Hop & R&B

$99.90.

HIP HOP THURSDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd.

AQUA, VENGABOYS + AQUA + VENGABOYS Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 7pm.

BELLA QUINLAN + TINKS Retreat Hotel,

Brunswick. 8pm.

BOYCE AVENUE Hamer Hall (arts Centre

Melbourne), Southbank. 8pm. $69.90.

BYO VINYL NIGHT - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS The B.east, Brunswick East. 7pm.

COOL SOUNDS + HOUSE DEPOSIT Espy, St Kilda. 8pm.

ED HAWKE + CHELSEA LORRAINE + PETRO Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH + BLOP POP + LOSUMO Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 7pm. $10.

8pm.

IT© S A RAP - FEAT: J.B.T + KANG + B BROWN + KAYCENT + RIVITY RASCAL Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm.

LAUNDRY THURSDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 10pm.

THROWBAX THURSDAYS - FEAT: DJ ANYA + CITIZEN.COM + FLIP3000 + TEE DUBYA + DJ SENSI + SISTA SARA + LOTUS MOONCHILD + MORE Little Jax, Melbourne. 6pm.

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Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk BENNY JAMES & THE BLUE FLAMES Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9pm.

DANIEL TRAKELL + JON-LEE FARRELL Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8pm.

GRINDHOUSE + THE DAGGAR Espy, St Kilda. 8pm.

INXSIVE Rah Bar, South Yarra. 8:30pm. $25.

JANE SIBERRY Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8pm. $33.

JARROW Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 6pm.

MICHAEL & THE MASCS Gasworks, Albert

DON MORRISON Charles Weston Hotel,

Park. 7pm. $35.

FRANK RAYMOND & THE SILHOUETTES Fad Gallery, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

GERRY HALE The Brothers Public House, Fitzroy.

8pm. $23.50.

Brunswick. 6:30pm.

8pm.

JIMI HOCKING Hume Blues Club (shake Shack), Coburg. 7:30pm.

MUNCIE GIRLS + BEN DAVID + THE LAZY SUSANS + TYPICAL Old Bar, Fitzroy.

NARLA + KIMONO DRAG QUEENS + DEAD EYES Penny Black, Brunswick. 8pm.

PAINTERS & DOCKERS + SUGAR FED LEOPARDS + BATZ + DESOLETTES Max

MAGPIE DIARIES + MASCO SOUND SYSTEM + GEORGIA KNIGHT Old Bar,

Watt's, Melbourne. 8pm. $45.40.

MATT WALKER’S LOST RAGAS Edinburgh

PORT ROYAL + THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS + THE ROLLERCANES + THE STAINED DAISIES + BLEACH Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.

Castle, Brunswick. 8pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 7pm.

VANDERLAY Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

Friday 8 Feb

POPROCKS + DR PHIL Toff In Town,

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

7pm. $12.

POST PUNK NIGHT - FEAT: PIGS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE + DYADON + POSTMAN KILLED MY SCOOTER Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8pm. $10.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music

ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER + LOOSE TOOTH Espy, St Kilda. 8pm.

SCORCHING TONES Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot

ABOUBACAR DJÉLIKÉ KOUYATE The

SHAKERFAKER + DUMB WHALES Yah

BOB SEDERGREEN & FRIENDS + MARTHA BAARTZ Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn.

STAY SICK! MELBOURNE SALUTES THE CRAMPS - FEAT: THE EXOTICS + BITCH DIESEL + DJ BRUCE MILNE + DJ RUARI CURRIN + DJ ANNALIESE REPLICA + DJ JIM DANDY Gem Bar,

Fyrefly, St Kilda. 7:30pm. $15.

8pm. $25.

HEADPHONES JONES + SQUID NEBULA The B.east, Brunswick East. 10pm.

LAMA QUARTET Some Velvet Morning, Clifton

Hill. 8pm. $10.

LILLY TUNLEY SEXTET Paris Cat Jazz Club,

Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $32.50.

MR. MANIFOLD & THE RESOLUTION + THE PIRATESKA REBELLION Open Studio,

Northcote. 8pm. $10.

NEXAS QUARTET Melbourne Recital Centre,

Southbank. 6pm. $39.

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

REG COLE QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club,

Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $20.

SHOMEOPATHY Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

Vale. 8:30pm.

Yah's, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

Collingwood. 7pm.

SWING YOUR HEAD - FEAT: STONED TO DEATH + THE MURDERBALLS + UNDAMAGED + JASON LIVES + NOSFEROTICA Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 7pm.

TERROR NULLIUS + MAGGOT BATH + MOTOVILIKHA + STRICT VINCENT + CORDELL + RECTAL NECTAR Yarra Hotel,

Bombay Rock, Brunswick. 7pm.

THE STEPHEN MAGNUSSON TRIO

THE IRON TRIANGLE + JAMES MCCANN & THE NEW VINDICTIVES + GARRY DAVID + WILD CITY BAND Tote

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

THE JADED CATS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm.

7:45pm. $35.

TRIO AGOGO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

VULGARGRAD + SLUDGE PARTY + MC DIGGA Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm.

$20.

ZACHARY LEO + UVA URSI + ARCHIE OE Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9pm. $15.

$10.

THE JOHNNYS + THE BLOODY RASCALS Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 7:30pm. $38.

TIA GOSTELOW + SANNIA + MANE Howler, Brunswick. 8pm. $20.59.

UNDER THE SEA + GOLDEN RAIL Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers

VERA BLUE + KESMAR Melbourne Zoo,

ACTION SAM Elephant & Wheelbarrow,

Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8pm. $10.

Melbourne. 11pm.

AUTO-MASH DJS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9pm.

BLOOD SUGAR SEX MAGIK + PEELING SUN Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

BONES & JONES + NAUGHTY NAUGHTY & THE GOOD BOYS + BANANAGUN Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $9.20.

BOUND BY HOUND + WARDLAW BROWN Workers Club (geelong), Geelong. 7pm.

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

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

CRUST + SPUD GUN + MONKEY BISCUIT + WHATSHISFACE Wrangler

Studios, Footscray. 6pm. $10.

DAVID NANCE GROUP + THE UV RACE + PRIMO! + A+ Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $15.

DJ THE KNAVE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

9pm.

DO RE MI + COOKIN© ON 3 BURNERS + GRACE CUMMINGS Corner Hotel, Richmond.

8:30pm. $60.

FOLEY + EAGLEMONT + THE BERKELEY HUNTS + DOVER ISLAND Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 7pm.

GEORGE TRIMMER BAND Royal Hotel,

Essendon. 10:30pm.

KIL DA BASS - FEAT: BEXXY + DECIBEL + FORMATIC + STACKPACKERS Pause Bar, Balaclava. 8pm.

Parkville. 5:30pm.

WET LOVE + MOJO PIN + MEMS YUNGBLUD The Croxton, Thornbury. 4:30pm.

YUNGBLUD + AVIVA The Croxton, Thornbury.

7:30pm. $54.90.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights AFRIK FUTURISM - FEAT: OVEOUS Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

BACK TO THE 80S - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8pm. $10.

CHILADELPHIA FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd.

4pm.

DANCE YRSELF CLEAN - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

DARKBEAT - FEAT: HERNAN CATTANEO + MORE Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $47.

DOPPLER - FEAT: WHO + MIKE CALLANDER + ACID SAFARI + KIDS TABLE + DEEN ARIFF + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7pm.

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Carlton Club,

Melbourne’s self-described finest exponents of Brazilian music, Trio Agogo, are celebrating their tenth year playing together at Wesley Anne. Don’t miss the interplay between their four, six and seven string guitars when it all goes down for free on Friday February 8 from 6pm.

Melbourne Cbd. 9pm.

QURZFK FRIDAYS - MISFIT MANSION - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Rubix Warehouse,

Brunswick. 9pm. $12.

TEYMORI + DJ GSM + JACKSON MILES + MORE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8pm.

$14.55.

THERMAL SESSIONS - FEAT: SWITCHSTATE + T-BONE EIGHTY SIX + INKA + TILLY TALLY + YOONE + TOM RAUCOUS Grumpy's Green, Fitzroy. 7pm.

TOKYO LOVE HOTEL - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY - FEAT: AUDIO BITS + DJ PHARAOH + DJ YUTA + EISEN + EL GREY + JON CONNOR + MORE New

Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

Hip Hop & R&B AFTER HOURS - FEAT: DJ SPELL + KUZICH Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

BELLAIRE + THE POSSÉ + YUNNY & LONELY D + KYOKU DJS Boney, Melbourne

Cbd. 10pm. $15.

DENZEL CURRY + MORE 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

ALFANANT + COTTON PONY + MICHAEL MEEKING Wesley Anne, Northcote.

8pm. $10.

BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS Edinburgh Castle,

Brunswick. 6pm.

BEN ALTER Compass Pizza, Brunswick East.

8:30pm.

DAN DINNEN & SHORTY Drunken Poet,

West Melbourne. 8:30pm.

DANNY WALSH BANNED + DIGGER & THE PUSSYCATS + CAT CANTERI + JACKO© S TRUCK NOISES Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8pm.

DUNCAN PHILIPS & THE LONG STAND Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

LAVA LAKES + PATRICK WILSON + GEORGIA KNIGHT 303, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

MARC DEAZ + NANCY COLE Post Office

WESLEY ANNE

The Fckups BOMBAY ROCK

Melbourne quartet The Fckups are anti-consumerist, DIY, shredded punk masters of their craft, in a time where punk is more style than attitude. Joining them for a night of filthy mosh are Queenslanders The Gastons and Serial Killer Dinner Party, all for free on Friday February 8 at Bombay Rock. Kicks off at 7pm.

Duncan Phillips & The Long Stand THE LOMOND HOTEL

Duncan Phillips and his band the Long Stand play roots music developed out of a wide spectrum of influences ± be it latin, altcountry, early blues or groove.

Prolific Melbourne giggers, they guarantee a show filled with rich musicianship and soul. Don’t miss a rare free show at The Lomond Hotel on Friday February 8, going down from 9:30pm.

Little Murders + Bill Tolson and the Learners SWAMPLANDS BAR

Once ‘80s revivalism finally subsides, we can only hope we’re left with ‘90s power pop ± Melbourne veterans Little Murders are keeping that dream alive, joining Bill Tolson and the Learners at Swamplands Bar on Saturday February 9. Entry is free from 9pm.

Hotel, Coburg. 8:30pm.

MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE 10TH BIRTHDAY GALA CONCERT - FEAT: JUDY HALL + CHRISTIAN LI + MORE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $10.

MICHAEL WOODS + OUTSIDE THE ACADEMY + STEVE TYSSEN Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 7pm.

RATTLINCANE Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale.

The Velvet Archers

8pm. $10.

SHAUNA TONY AND CO The Brothers Public House, Fitzroy. 8pm.

THE FOUR SCOOPS Bar Open, Fitzroy.

6:30pm.

THE LITTLE LORD STREET BAND + MITCH POWER DUO + PAPERJANE Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 6pm. $12.53.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION

9pm. $35.

Catfish, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

Veteran troubadour, Don Morrison, known for quietly collaborating with some of the biggest names in Australian music (Midnight Oil, Hunters and Collectors and more), is playing the Charles Weston on Thursday February 7. Free, from 6:30pm.

NIGHTFALL - FEAT: CUPIDS CUT + HIP HOP HOE + CLADDY + INDICIA Boney,

Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6pm.

FORMATION - FEAT: DONNY + MORE

CHARLES WESTON

Trio Agogo

Yarra. 10pm. $20.

Melbourne Cbd. 10pm.

FLOATING POINTS (DJ) Night Cat, Fitzroy.

Don Morrison

MR. CHAN© S - YEAR OF THE PIG FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Pawn & Co, South

Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

Red Betty, Brunswick. 8pm. $8.

THE HIGGS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm.

THANDO Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 8pm. $30.

THE COOKERS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk

THE ARGOTIERS + EMMERSON BLUE

TAYLOR & SILK Arkibar, South Melbourne.

4:30pm.

HARRY POTTER YULE BALL - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Stay Gold, Brunswick. 9pm. $10.

JOHNNY THIRD + TWERL + BIG BOSS + ARIKUSU + SCRATCH & OLIE + RARE

$15.

Abbotsford. 8pm. $5.

THE FCKUPS + THE GASTONS + SERIAL KILLER DINNER PARTY + TSUGNARLY

Southside, Elsternwick. 8pm. $25.

Cbd. 5pm.

HAVANA FRIDAYS - FEAT: MC SEBA + MORE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

IF I RULED THE WORLD - A 90S/00S HIP HOP PARTY - FEAT: MIKEY KAY + SMILEZ Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 10pm. $15.

LAUNDRY FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9pm.

NELLY Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 7:30pm. $99.90.

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

TAMARA KULDIN QUARTET Classic

Cbd. 9pm. $25.

FRIDAYS - FEAT: AYNA + FALO + HARLEY JAMES + CLIFTONIA + BEN & LIL + CITIZEN.COM Carlton Club, Melbourne

WOLF & WILLOW + ROB EDWARDS

Velvet Archers

CLIFTON HILL BREWPUB

Velvet Archers belong to the banjoslinging,foot-stomping, Guinnesssupping school of folk rock brought back to the fore by the late 2000s work of Mumford & Sons. Clifton Hill Brewpub will host their first show of 2019 on Saturday February 9 from 9pm, completely free.

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Thomas Keating

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music

RED BETTY

Thomas Keating is known for his distinctly personal songwriting channelled through intimate arrangements and virtuosic guitar.

Launching his new single, the heartbreaking ‘Today I’m Staying Home’, Keating is taking to Red Betty solo with fellow troubadours Lady Lyon and Tommy Clifas in tow on Saturday February 9. Tickets are $10+bf, with everything kicking off at 7pm.

Denson-Baartz Quartet THE JAZZLAB

Although the band itself are new, coleaders are pianist Louise Denson and alto saxophonist Martha Baartz, two of the most prominent women in Australian jazz. Expect consummate invention and instrumental diversity at their quasi-Melbourne album launch for Dark Sky. It all goes down at Jazzlab on Sunday February 10 from 8pm, tickets $20 or $15 for concessions.

Joying BAR 303

Joying, a new Melbourne-based jazz trio headed by guitar Matthew Roche, are making their live debut at Bar 303 this week. Roche seeks to reinterpret the swinging rhythm sections of the 1960s, with catchy melody sung over the top. Joining them are ‘70s funk-revivalists Ramen, for a killer set on Monday February 11 from 8pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

No Taxi

THE WORKERS CLUB

No Taxi’s grime n’ gloom hip hop is a unique angle on the SoundCloud rap taking the world by storm. Off the back of their icy debut EP Dude..

Where’s My Taxi? the collective are playing The Workers on Tuesday February 12. $7 tickets at the door, kicking off at 8pm.

The Sockettes COMPASS PIZZA

On the cusp of releasing their debut record, The Sockettes are a Melbourne trio taking traditional folk instrumentation and filtering it through contemporary vocal harmony. Immerse yourself in their easy-listening sound Saturday February 19 at Compass Pizza, free from 8:30pm.

ALINTA & THE JAZZ EMPERORS Kew

Court House, Kew. 8pm. $30.

BEARFOOT + KING RIVER RISING + THE BITTERMEN Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.

BLUE ROSE Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Corner Hotel, Richmond.

8pm. $20.

BRUBECK / MONK / CARMEN MCRAE TRIBUTE - FEAT: SONJA HORBELT + ANNETTE YATES Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

Cbd. 5:30pm. $30.

CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $30.

DEAN© S MARTINI Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

Cbd. 6:30pm. $32.50.

DISCO A GO GO - FEAT: EDD FISHER + ADRIANA + PREQUEL + SHIO + MIKE GURRIERI + MISS GOLDIE Night Cat, Fitzroy.

9pm.

JESS GLYNNE + DYLAN JOEL Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $59.90.

LASER HIGHWAY - FOURTH BIRTHDAY - FEAT: GIGAVOLT + GRYFF + TESSEL + VOIN + ZEROTONINE Loop, Melbourne Cbd.

$16.35.

NICOLAS LUTZ + UDMO + KIA + LIFEWORLD DJS Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

JOHNNY HUNTER Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 2am.

KIM SALMON + DALICADOS + MAGNETIC LIGHT Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

LADIES OF THE 80S - FEAT: DJ MATT DOLL Pause Bar, Balaclava. 8pm.

LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2019 - FEAT: GANG OF YOUTHS + COURTNEY BARNETT + A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE + BAKER BOY + CAMP COPE + MORE Footscray Park, Footscray. 11:30am. $175.

LEAVE YOUR HAT ON - SONGS OF JOE COCKER Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. 8:40pm. $22.

MICHAEL & THE MASCS Gasworks, Albert

Park. 7pm. $35.

NIGHTSOUNDS - FEAT: SIX + SKYBELLY + THE BLACK CLOUD + RAY RAY FLAY Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $5.

NO SCRUBS - 90S & EARLY 00S NIGHT - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Stay Gold, Brunswick.

GARDEN QUARTET, SARAY ILUMINADO + GARDEN QUARTET + SARAY ILUMINADO Memo Music Hall, St

10pm.

JULES BOULT & THE REDEEMERS Paris

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ONE DAY KINGS + MORE Revolver Upstairs,

Kilda. 7:30pm. $40.

Prahran. 4pm.

Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9pm. $25.

Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3pm.

SAN LAZARO Penny Black, Brunswick. 9pm.

TAMARA KULDIN© S GENTS OF JAZZ Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $32.50.

THE COOKERS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

7:45pm. $35.

THE ELISSA RODGER QUARTET Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8pm. $25.

THE MARK FITZGIBBON TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $25.

THE TONY GOULD QUARTET Classic

Southside, Elsternwick. 8pm. $25.

THUNDER FOX + ZOË FOX & THE ROCKET CLOCKS + RYA PARK Yah Yah's,

Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

TROPICAL AFRO LATIN SOUNDS FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. $10.

ZEDSIX The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 11pm. $10.

SPORTS BRA + THE WORLD AT A GLANCE + TYPICAL + MORE Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8pm. $10.

ST. IVES + AARTI JADU + NEEKO Espy, St

Kilda. 5pm.

STRAIGHT UNTIL MORNING - A NIGHT OF THE POWDER MONKEYS - FEAT: COSMIC KAHUNA Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 11:45pm.

SUMMER SOUNDS 2019 - FEAT: BOOM CRASH OPERA + WILLIAM BLOOM + TEENY TINY STEVIES Logan Reserve, Altona.

4pm.

TERRIBLE SIGNAL + JUNGLE BREED + KIMONO DRAG QUEENS The B.east, THE BELAFONTES + GOING SWIMMING + SWAMP + BAREFOOT BOWLS CLUB Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar,

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers ABSOLUTELY 80© S - FEAT: SCOTT CARNE + BRIAN MANNIX + DALE RYDER Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $35.

ACDSHE The New Yorker, Lilydale. 6pm. $19.

ALESTORM + RUMAHOY + TRIPLE KILL The Croxton, Thornbury. 8pm.

ANNALIESE ROSE + CONNOR BLACKHARRY Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:30pm.

ARONORA + SENTIA + CIRRUS CROWN + GEO Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8pm. $12.

BILL TOLSON & THE LEARNERS + LITTLE MURDERS + DJ FRANK COTTERELL Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 9pm.

BJ MORRISZONKLE Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

BLIND MAN DEATH STARE + THE GASTONS + SERIAL KILLER DINNER PARTY + THE MURDERBALLS Whole Lotta BUFFY FEST 2 - FEAT: K-MART WARRIORS + THE KAT O ARMY + ALUMINUM MONSTER + NOSFEROTICA + ASTROHYM + WOODEN DOLLS Bombay Rock, Brunswick.

5pm.

North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10.

THE HARD ROCK SHOW - ANTHRAX VS. SLAYER BATTLE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6pm.

THE IRON TRIANGLE + FRAUDBAND + VALE Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8pm. $10.

THE JOHNNYS + JAMES MCANNA & THE NEW VINDICTIVES + THE BEAT TABOO Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $40.

THE NEW DREGS + AUTO LAPSE Post

Office Hotel, Coburg. 9pm.

THE OFFICIAL LANEWAY FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY - FEAT: THE CHATS + GOOCH PALMS + PARQUET COURTS (DJ SET) + RUBY FIELDS (DJ SET) Max

Watt's, Melbourne. 9:30pm. $35.20.

THE TARANTINOS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy.

9:30pm.

THE UGLY KINGS + TWO HEADED DOG + THE DEADLIPS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

TIA GOSTELOW + LIV CARTLEDGE + MANE Workers Club, Geelong. 8pm. $19.90.

VENUS - QUEER CHIC PARTY - FEAT: DJ LILLY STREET + DJ LA DRAMA Woody's

Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

BUNNY RACKET Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 1:30pm. $15.

CAT POWER + JEN CLOHER Melbourne

Zoo, Parkville. 5:30pm.

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYBODY + GOOD MORNING + SIMON FAZIO + AL MALCOTT Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

DJ CRISPI Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9pm.

ECHO DEL TUSKER + HONEYBONE + THE DEAD AMIGOS + THE NAYSAYERS Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $15.

EYESORES + 2 STROKE + CLAMM + TWISTEES Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $5.

FLOSSY + CAKEFIGHT + GLOMESH + BOYPARTS Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8pm. $10.

GAMJEE + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 5pm.

GARRY DAVID + PAUL KIDNEY EXPERIENCE Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8pm.

HOTTER THAN HELL 2019 - FEAT: SPIDERBAIT + JEBEDIAH + MAGIC DIRT + 28 DAYS + AREA 7 York On Lilydale, Mt Evelyn. 2pm. $79.

RICH WEBB BAND Birrarung Marr , Melbourne.

6pm.

Brunswick East. 8pm.

IS IT LIGHT WHERE YOU ARE + TALI 32 BEAT.COM.AU

JUNGLIST© S PARADISE - FEAT: JNETT & RAMBL + DJ MUM + KUFATALI Section 8,

Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.

Love, Brunswick East. 1pm.

The Sockettes

MAHONEY + ASTRONAUGHTY + MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Toff In Town,

VINTAGE CROP + CONSTANT MONGREL + THE STROPPIES Grace Darling

Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm. $10.

WILSON & WHITE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

5pm.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights DANCE FLAWS - FEAT: URULU + NACHTBRAKER + MERVE + DJ MITCHELL GEE + STRING THEOREM Yours & Mine, Carlton. 10pm. $15.

DARK CIRCUS - FEAT: LOCKDOWN + SAMMY LA MARCA + MADELEINE Empire, Narre Warren. 9pm.

EAT THE BEAT - FEAT: CHRIS FOTOU + TAHL + ETWAS + GAV WHITEHOUSE + CHRISS MATTO + MORE New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $10.

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

Melbourne Cbd. 5pm.

9pm.

$12.

REV LOVER - FEAT: CALLUM PADGHAM + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran.

5pm. $10.

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: SPACEY SPACE + T-REK + LUKE VECCHIO + MORE Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 6pm. $15.

SPACELAB - FEAT: MHA IRI + MATT DWELLERS + PG + MATELOT + RAVELD + STEVAUGH + SUNTOUCHER + CHANTAL 24 Moons, Northcote. 9:30pm. $10.

SUPERSMALL - FEAT: ORKESTRATED + MORE La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10pm. $10.

TOFF CLUB - FEAT: LORD HANS DC Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11pm.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE 2019 - FEAT: KROMAGON + FAREBI JALEBI + DIGITAL SWAMP + MEGAPIXEL + SCIONAUGH Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 9pm.

$30.

Hip Hop & R&B KHOKOLAT SATURDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + DURMY + MORE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

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

THE GENIUS OF DILLA - A TRIBUTE NIGHT - FEAT: CHOPEYE + GHOSTNOTES + HAZEL + TARNAY + LAB CO. Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk A FAMILY AFFAIR - FEAT: THE CARTRIDGE FAMILY + THE STETSON FAMILY Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8pm.

$30.

ABBEY ROSE + HALF THE ANDES + TESS HANNAH Open Studio, Northcote. 5pm. $10.

AMBER JANE + ROSE KENNEY + CATHERINE Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm. $10.

BEN MASTWYK & HIS MILLIONS Gem Bar,

Collingwood. 9pm.

CHARM OF FINCHES + ANNA CORDELL Major Tom's , 8:30pm. $12.

CLAYMORE The Fyrefly, St Kilda. 7pm. $25.

COLD IRONS BOUND Swamplands Bar,

Thornbury. 3pm.

CRAIG WOODWARD & FRIENDS Miss

Moses, Brunswick. 2pm.

FIONA BOYES & GARY VINCENT Royal Hotel, Mornington. 8pm.

FREYA JOSEPHINE HOLLICK Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5pm.

JAY ATWILL Open Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm. $10.

LITTLE MOUNTAIN + RIN MCARDLE + NINA & REUBEN Old Bar, Fitzroy. 3pm.

PAT MCKERNAN The Brothers Public House, Fitzroy. 9pm.

PETER VADIVELOO 303, Northcote. 8pm.

ROLLER ONE + JAMES ELLIS & THE JEALOUS GUYS Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North.

5pm.

ROOTS COMBO, BROTHERS BLUEGRASS ALL STARS + ROOTS COMBO + BROTHERS BLUEGRASS ALL STARS The Brothers Public House, Fitzroy. 3:30pm.

SHAKY STILLS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.

9:30pm.

STANDING ROOM ONLY Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 8pm.

THE JUMP CATS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

9pm.

THE SOCKETTES Compass Pizza, Brunswick East.

8:30pm.

THE WHISKY GYPSIES Drunken Poet, West

Melbourne. 3pm.

THE ‘JOHNNY CAN’T DANCE’ CAJUN TRIO Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 6pm.

THOMAS KEATING + LADY LYON + TOMMY CLIFAS Red Betty, Brunswick. 7pm. $10.

YASIN LEFLEF & FRIENDS CHARLES WESTON HOTEL, BRUNSWICK. 6:30PM.

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Sunday 10 Feb Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers © MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT© ALBUM LAUNCH - FEAT: BANISH + UIU + DARK WATER + EMBEDDED FIGURES Tote

Hotel, Collingwood. 6pm. $8.

CAT POWER + JEN CLOHER Melbourne

Zoo, Parkville. 5:30pm. $78.80.

DALLIANCE + FERGUS NASH + DOVER ISLAND Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1pm. $10.

DAN LETHBRIDGE & SHANE O© MARA Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9pm.

DIANAS + NO SISTER + GIRL GERMS Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 4:30pm.

DOM MAJOR Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 4pm.

KAHLUA BREEZE + RICHIE 1250 & THE BRIDES OF CHRIST + THEE CHA CHA CHAS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 6:30pm. $8.

KIERON MCDONALD COMBO Gem Bar,

Collingwood. 7:30pm.

LILY ALLEN + JAPANESE WALLPAPER Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7pm.

MORE Howler, Brunswick. 3pm. $29.34.

EAT OUT - FEAT: JPA + HANDSDOWN & LEIGHBOY + TIFF CORNISH + BRODIE WILLIAMS + ACID JAMES + FINNOD + MORE Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 9pm.

FINDING FRIENDS - FEAT: REV LON + DANIEL P + CRATE MATES DJ’S + FINDING FIGARO & HOUSE OF FRIENDS Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 4pm.

LATE NITE TUFF GUY - FEAT: JACOB MALMO + T-REK + BETH GRACE + SRIRACHA + CHARLIE BAGDADIS + MORE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8pm.

ROOFTOP SUMMER SERIES - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS The Emerson, South Yarra. 12pm.

SUNDAY BEATS IN THE BEER GARDEN - FEAT: DJ MALPRACTICE Inkerman Hotel,

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers

TOMORROW NEVER COMES - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE Prince Bandroom,

THE ARTIE STYLES QUARTET Open Studio,

Balaclava. 2pm.

St Kilda. 6pm. $28.60.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk

Fawkner. 5pm.

ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS - FEAT: MICHELLE GARDINER + PAIGE SPIERS + PAIGE SMITH Customs House Hotel,

Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $7.

BACKYARD BREW Royal Hotel (mornington),

Brunswick. 8pm.

DAMIEN RICE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $99.

OPEN/MIC JAM NIGHTS Musicland, PAST PRESENT + KÖDA + TURTLE WAVE + JOSH SADKOWSKI Workers Club, PERMITS + CAROLINE NO + PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN Retreat Hotel, QUIVERS + THE SUNDAY LEAGUE + BELLA QUINLAN Some Velvet Morning, Clifton

Hill. 4pm.

REDRO REDRIGUEZ & HIS INNER DEMONS + PSEUDO MIND HIVE + PAM SALMON Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 5pm.

SIMPLE DREAMS Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale.

4pm.

SOFT TACO + KANDALINI + NUMBAT Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6pm. $8.

SPORTS BRA + SHOPTALK Old Bar, Fitzroy.

3pm.

Williamstown. 2pm.

Mornington. 3pm.

DAREBIN SONGWRITERS GUILD FEAT: CAZ NICKSON + CAM TWOMEY + NATHAN CHAPMAN + PATRICK EVANS + EDWARD NASS + MORE 303,

Northcote. 3:30pm.

DARYL JAMES + TIMBAKAT The B.east, Brunswick East. 4pm.

DEVIL GOAT FAMILY STRING BAND Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6pm.

IAN COLLARD Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 3:30pm.

MAGPIE DIARIES - FEAT: MASCO SOUND SYSTEM + STEVE SMYTH + BAGHEAD + DAVE WELLS + CODA CHROMA Northcote Social Club, Northcote.

ST KILDA FESTIVAL 2019 - FEAT: THE CAT EMPIRE + THE PREATURES + DZ DEATHRAYS + SASKWATCH + ADALITA + SLUM SOCIABLE + OLYMPIA + SLOWLY SLOWLY + TROY CASSAR-DALEY + MORE St Kilda Festival

1:30pm. $20.

THE NINTH DIMENSION + DISILLUSIONED + ONE MORE WEEKEND Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8pm. $5.

$20.

Site (various stages), St Kilda. 12am.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music BEARFOOT + THE BITTERMEN Sooki

Lounge, Belgrave. 7:30pm. $14.30.

DENSON-BAARTZ QUARTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $20.

MATT GLASS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

6:30pm.

NATHAN BRAILEY & THE BIG SOUTHERN Catfish, Fitzroy. 5pm.

NIQ REEFMAN Open Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm.

OPELOUSAS Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7pm.

PETER BAYLOR TRIO + JON DELANEY + HOWARD CAIRNS Brunswick Green, Brunswick. 4pm.

PHIL PARA BAND Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd.

3pm.

REBELS WITHOUT A CLUE Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm.

ROD PAINE & THE FULLTIME LOVERS

DJ CRISPI Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 2pm.

ENTROPY QUARTET Charles Weston Hotel,

Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4pm.

GEORGA BYRNE Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

$23.77.

Brunswick. 4pm.

Cbd. 7pm. $25.

LOOSE MOOSE + DERTY BIRD + CUBAN CRIMEWAVE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.

7:30pm. $10.

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

QUARTER STREET Night Cat, Fitzroy. 9pm. $10.

SUNDAY JAM - FEAT: BARTON FINK HOUSE BAND Barton Fink, Thornbury. 5pm.

SVG TRIO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6pm.

TAYLOR & SILK Central Club Hotel, North

Melbourne. 3pm.

SAL KIMBER & THE ROLLIN© WHEEL + NICK LOVELL Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 3pm.

STORYTELLERS - FEAT: THE WEEPING WILLOWS + GREAT AUNT + NIA ROBERTSON Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 3pm.

$10.

SUNDAY SINGALONG - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS The Brothers Public House,

Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

THE BAKERSFIELD GLEE CLUB Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5pm.

THE DUFRANES + TIM WOODZ Swamplands Bar, Thornbury. 5pm.

THE MERIDIAN SUNS + PAIGE BLACK + MORE Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North

THE BORNSTEIN ULTIMATUM (WITH ANGELA LIBRANDI) Pause Bar, Balaclava.

Melbourne. 8pm. $10.

THE CHRIS MAUNDERS TRIO Brunswick

Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4pm.

4:30pm.

Green, Brunswick. 7pm. $5.

THE COOKERS Bird's Basement, Melbourne.

7:45pm. $35.

THE PARIS CAT BIG BAND Paris Cat Jazz

THE MOONEY VALLEY DRIFTERS TRAVIS WINTERS BAND Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5pm.

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

Monday 11 Feb

Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 4pm. $10.

YONI GIRAFFE Classic Southside, Elsternwick.

8pm. $20.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights

BELLEVILLE SOUND EXCHANGE - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Globe Alley,

UMLAUT + SOULINI + KOUKATSUANI

DAYDREAMS - FEAT: MARKFREE.DJ + MAXWELL S Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

12pm.

DJ APHRODITE + CHRIS MUNKY + RAIDER + FORMATIC + QONTENT +

Melbourne. 6pm.

DRUM N BASS MONDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Radio Bar, Fitzroy. 6pm.

STRUGGLE - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Lucky

Coq, Windsor. 9pm.

VARIOUS DJS Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8pm.

BLEND + MONA BAY + REMAIN IMPARTIAL Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8pm.

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

RACHAEL BECK & MICHAEL CORMICK Hamer Hall (arts Centre Melbourne), Southbank. 11am, 1:30pm $22.

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

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music KELLER/WILSON + JAMES MACAULAY The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $15.

PIANO ATMOSFERIX Wesley Anne, Northcote.

6pm.

Northcote. 8pm. $10.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk CHARLES JENKINS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.

8pm.

JOYING + RAMEN 303, Northcote. 8pm. $10.

Tuesday 12 Feb House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights DUMPLINGS © N© MASSAGE - FEAT: DJ MZRIZK Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 6pm. $15.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music BRIGHT INSIDE + HARRY TINNEY QUARTET 303, Northcote. 8pm.

NOW. HERE. THIS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $10.

SEAN WAYLAND The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8pm. $20.

ZAHATORTE + ULTRAFOX + THE LAGERPHONES Northcote Social Club,

Northcote. 7:30pm. $25.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers EARL GREY© S BREAKFAST TEA + A NEW WAY HOME + NAUTICAL MILE + DISTRACTED BY PINK + DRASTIC PARK Stay Gold, Brunswick. 7:30pm. $10.

FIVE + S CLUB 3 + BIG BROVAZ + DJ LEVINS Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8pm. $91.59.

NOTAXI + GORE STREET MAFIA + TEETHER + YUNG CREEK DA KILL Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8pm. $7.

SLEEPING LESSONS + LULU + JUICE WEBSTER Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

SPIKE VINCENT + SKYDECK + LACHLAN DENTON Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

7pm.

TEENAGE FANCLUB + LAURA IMBRUGLIA Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm.

THE BELTERS + MORE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $5.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk ALISTER TURRILL Compass Pizza, Brunswick

East. 7:30pm.

CHARLIE WHITTEN + ALEXANDER BIGGS Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 7:30pm.

ERNEST AINES + ANGELA MOON Open

Studio, Northcote. 8pm. $5.

IRISH SESSION Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.

9pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Swamplands Bar, Thornbury.

6:30pm.

SLATZAPALOOZA - FEAT: PAUL SLATTERY + BLUES ROULETTE Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8pm.

TUESDAY TRIBUTE - TOM PETTY FEAT: MITCH DEAN Drunken Poet, West

Melbourne. 8pm.

UPCOMING GIGS FEATURED GIGS

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