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The School Of Life is an education institute dedicated to promoting emotional intelligence all over the world. From 14 Sep – 16 Nov, the school will be in Perth offering a ten-week program of after-work and weekend workshops with classes like reigniting creativity, stressing less about money and mastering the art of conversation. The launch party will take place this Sunday at Winthrop Hall, UWA and will feature barrister, human rights and refugee advocate Julian Burnside AO QC alongside music from John Butler. More info at schooloflife.com/perth.
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LUCKY DIPZ
The Delta Riggs have dropped a psychedelic new video for current single The Record’s Flawed, in anticipation of second album, Dipz Zebabios. Launch shows include Newtown Social Club, Sydney, 20 Nov; The Aviary, Perth, 23 Nov; Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne, 29 Nov; The Triffid, Brisbane, 6 Dec. Proudly presented by The Music. See theMusic.com.au for all dates.
THE MUSIC’S MISSION TO CONQUER BIGSOUND
The Music has hit the ground running at Brisbane’s BIGSOUND festival this week, watching every panel, getting to every showcase, drinking every beer and partying on every table at the music industry conference/pilgrimage. Bookmark theMusic.com.au/bigsound for all the breaking news, signings, gossip and rumour (some of it even substantiated!) this week. Although, some things that happen at BIGSOUND, stay at BIGSOUND…
DEAD LETTER CIRCUS
FIRING UP THE AFTERBURNERS
After getting their acoustic excursion out of their system, Dead Letter Circus are returning to their raucous roots, lining up a national tour to share their blistering catalogue of songs with DLC fans from east to west. With sleepmakeswaves and Voyager on the bill as well, you’ll hear alt. rock of the highest order at Capitol, Perth, 12 Dec; Prince Of Wales, Bunbury, 13 Dec; The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, 18 Dec; Metro Theatre, Sydney, 19 Dec; The Hi-Fi, Melbourne, 20 Dec; and Waves, Wollongong, 21 Dec. Proudly presented by The Music.
SAM SMITH
LONELY NO MORE
Sam Smith is set to bring his highly anticipated In The Lonely Hour tour to Australia in 2015. Smith first announced himself to the world as the distinct guest vocalist on Disclosure’s chart-scorching breakthrough track Latch, and released an EP, Nirvana, last year. Since then he has released a full-length record to widespread acclaim and positioned himself as a voice for the new generation. He plays Riverstage, Brisbane, 25 Apr; Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, 27 Apr; Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, 30 Apr; and HBF Stadium, Perth, 4 May.
“I’M NOT TRYING TO BE UNIQUE OR DIFFERENT. WITHOUT MAKING ANY EFFORT WE’RE ALL DIFFERENT.” @YOKOONO GETS DEEP, AS YOU’D EXPECT.
TIME TO WANDER
Vance Joy has just released his debut, Dream Your Life Away, and will soon embark on his biggest tour yet. Airling and #1 Dads support at dates including 6 Mar, The Tivoli, Brisbane; 13 Mar, Palais Theatre, Melbourne; 20 Mar, Astor Theatre, Perth; and 27 Mar, Enmore Theatre, Sydney. Full list of dates on theMusic.com.au.
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STC’S 2015 SEASON
Lovers of the stage, you might want to sit down. Sydney Theatre Company’s 2015 Season includes Geoffrey Rush and Neil Armfield teaming up for King Lear; Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh in Andrew Upton’s The Present, after Anton Chekhov’s Platonov; Hugo Weaving in Samuel Beckett’s Endgame; classics, new works, adaptations and much more.
CROSSING BRIDGES
New Zealand brother/sister duo Broods make music that will have you feeling like you’re on the brink of an existential crisis and a major personal breakthrough at the same time. They’re bringing tunes off their debut album Evergreen to Metro Theatre, Sydney, 22 Nov; Forum Theatre, Melbourne, 26 Nov; The Hi-Fi, Brisbane, 27 Nov; Capitol, Perth, 28 Nov.
AIR AWARDS NOMS
AIR has announced the nominees for the ninth annual Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards. Brisbane lads Violent Soho lead the pack with four nods. Sia’s nominated for three awards, as is previous dual award winner Chet Faker. Courtney Barnett is up for Artist and Single Or EP for Avant Gardener. For the full lists, head to theMusic.com.au. The Awards take place at Meat Market, Melbourne, 8 Oct. THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014 • 11
local news wa.news@themusic.com.au RHYS DARBY
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GOURMET MUSIC Donating all net profits generated to the PARTY DARBY Rhys Darby – you know, Murray from Flight Of The Conchords and the guy in Yes Man and The Boat That Rocked – is also a stand-up comedian. And a dang good one at that – in fact, he’s sold out his first Perth show and announced a second at Astor Theatre on 13 Oct. Tickets to see the funny Kiwi are on sale now.
FIRE PUT OUT Florida sludge quartet Torche have pulled the pin on their WA show, which was set to go down 17 Oct at Rosemount Hotel. If you had tickets, contact your point for purchase for a refund. The American act will still play Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
PARTNERS IN CRIME After supporting the likes of Pink and Coldplay in 2013, The Kin have had
Channel 7 Telethon, Margaret River’s Sandalford Estate has announced it is hosting a one-off show Saturday 22 Nov, coinciding with the Margaret River Gourmet Escape, Weekend headlined by Neil Finn, in acoustic mode, with special guests Gurrumul and Megan Washington. Finn released his first solo album in 13 years, Dizzy Heights, earlier this year and Washington releases her new album, There There, this week.
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themselves a huge 2014, including a 33-date tour of the U.S. The pop trio are aiming to keep the momentum going with a huge national tour in October, titled Thick As Thieves. They play Mojo’s Bar, 30 Oct; and Rosemount Hotel, 31 Oct.
CARLTON DRY INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS NOMS AIR have announced the nominees for the ninth annual Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards. Violent Soho have been nominated for four categories, leading the pack: Best Independent Album; Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy Or Punk Album; Best Independent Artist; and Best Independent Single Or EP. Sia’s nominated for three awards, as is previous dual award winner Chet Faker (Artist, Album and Dance/Electronica Album). Courtney Barnett is up for Artist and Single Or EP for Avant Gardener; while DD Dumbo and Allday have been nominated for their first awards. For the full lists of noms, visit theMusic.com.au.
THAT SMARTS Supports have been announced for The Decline’s Man Gets Hit By Football tour. At Amplifier Bar, 27 Sep (where a live recording will also be happening), Puck, Ratking and Blindspot will get things off to a flying start.
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TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Are your Sunday nights a time to get moody and weird? Then you’ll be all about AZ20, a night celebrating 20 years of RTRFM’s end-of-week experimental program, Ambient Zone. Boundaries will be pushed by Furchick, Sacred Flower Union, Craig McElhinney and more. 21 Sep, The Bird.
BEST OF Blekbala Mujik – one of Australia’s most influential Aboriginal rock bands, are set to take on the country with their new Greatest Hits record. With five tracks recorded in 1995, and the rest put together in 2012, the album promises to recapture the sound of the band’s glory days in the ‘90s, while bringing some fresh new sounds to the table, including mixes of techno beats and didgeridoo work. You can catch the seasoned performers at NG Music Festival, Wingellina, 12 Sep; Warburton Community, 16 Sep; Desert Dust Up, Warakurna, 18 Sep; and Kiwirrkurra Community, 23 Sep.
ÁSGEIR EXTENDS SOUTH After a pretty epic first drop of acts, Southbound are pleased to bolster their ranks in 2015 with Ásgeir making the trip Down Under once more to capture heads and steal hearts. The lols will also come at you thanks to Harley Breen, Tommy Dassalo, Luke McGregor, Urzila Carlson, Damien Powers and Daniel Townes. The festival takes place 3 & 4 Jan, Busselton.
NOT PULLEN YA LEG Detroit techno legend Stacey Pullen just can’t stay away from our country, coming back soon for the 15th time in 16 years. Clearly he knows he’s loved here. Having grown up under the eye of Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, Pullen brings his experimental and soul sonic journeys to the dancefloor at Geisha Bar, 3 Oct.
local news wa.news@themusic.com.au DEVIN TOWNSEND
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ROCK SCHOOL IN SESSION
Get taught by an absolute master of the craft when metal heavyweight Devin Townsend calls school in session around the country. Tying in with his new double LP Z, Townsend is eager to inspire guitarists on a more personal level, and will conduct a hands-on class, in addition to a Q&A session. Standard and VIP tickets are available through Thump Music. 25 Oct, Hale School (12pm).
THE OTHER BIG O
Whether Ben Ottewell is leading Mercury winning British alt-folkies Gomez or doing things alone, there is no mistaking that rich brogue of his. A long-time favourite in this part of the world, he returns Down Under with a brand new solo record, Rattlebag, and will launch it alongside Californian supporting artist Buddy, 24 Oct, The Odd Fellow; and 25 Oct, 459 Bar.
YEAR OF THE OX
After inking a deal with Bird’s Robe Records, Ezekiel Ox – the voice of Mammal, The Nerve and Over-Reactor – is standing under his own name, and will journey around the country with his Raw Styles EP to share and The Twoks to support. The intensity that Ox brings to his performances is the stuff of legend, so if you haven’t experienced the man in full flight, you best change that now. The tour hits Ya Ya’s, 28 Nov.
BLUE KEYS With a new and eighth album, Turn Blue, The Black Keys are on the international tour trail once again, playing Red Hill Auditorium, 14 Apr after kicking off their eighth Australian tour at Bluesfest, 3 Apr.
LEADING THE PACK Congratulate Sheppard on their international success – that’s making top 10 in Ireland,
Italy and Poland with Geronimo becoming the third-most played video in Spain; hitting the iTunes top ten in New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia and The Philippines – and European tour when Sheppard make their way ‘round Oz on a homecoming tour: Astor Theatre, 16 Oct.
COMING TO FRUITION Seasoned teen singer-songwriter (cue everyone else feeling like underachievers) Thelma Plum brings her Monsters EP to stages across Australia, for shows that will showcase her dense soundscapes and hypnotic vocals. Be captivated at Players Bar, Mandurah, 14 Nov; Amplifier Bar, Perth, 15 Nov; and Newport Hotel, Fremantle, 16 Nov.
FOREVER YOUNG Rod Stewart is bringing his iconic hits
– Hot Legs, Forever Young, Do You Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, you know the rest – to Australia and New Zealand next year. Just a casual tour after opening for the Commonwealth Games, no biggie. The hot Scot is stopping by Perth Arena, 21 Mar. He’ll be supported by James Reyne at all shows. Tickets go on sale Tuesday.
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ON THE ROAD Angus & Julia Stone found themselves in That ‘70s Show star Danny Masterson’s mansion writing what was to become their third record – Angus Stone tells Hannah Story how they got there.
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o be honest, it was Rick [Rubin]. It was way out of the blue; we hadn’t thought about getting back together for some ways down the road. “Rick’s a really present guy. He’s pretty funny, he just chills out and lies on the couch and he’s got a little microphone in his hand. He’s not one of the guys that’ll just say something for the sake of saying something but when he does it’s really cool – everyone is really focused and it’s a really creative environment. He’s good at making sure all the pieces are in the right place so that you can be as creative as you can. It’s a really cool environment to be in.”
wondering what the fuck was going to happen and how this record was going to be different. I don’t know – we both felt like something had to change with this one, and it had to be special. I guess that’s when we had a chat and we talked about finding a place to go and write – this is two weeks before going in the studio – and make something together together; not just me bringing a song to the table and Julia doing the same and working together that way. It was moreso ‘Let’s actually get some writing from both of us.’” They managed to find a space to write in LA: a
and this garage out the back next to the tennis court and the pool. He’s got all the equipment set up and we just jammed, we just played and drank wine and we came up with a bunch of cool stuff. Then we’d drive back to Venice Beach after the sessions. We recorded everything on iPhone so we’d plug it into the stereo and just listen whilst we drove. I feel like in that time driving back to Venice we did a lot of the writing and a moment would come up and we’d be like, ‘Oh that’s cool, that could be a song.’ It was a cool haphazard way of writing together.” Stone says he’s not quite sure what exactly he was writing about, that the ideas became crystal-clear only after the getting them out. “I think it revolves around love and things that are terrifying out there in the world and the beauty of what’s going on here and how crazy [it is] that we’re all alive and breathing.” Stone explains their process as supportive and nurturing, certainly not laced by any deep-seeded sibling rivalry. “I don’t see it in that fashion. I think when I see Julia play a song that she’s written and she’s playing it to me for the first time it’s not a competitive thing,
“WE WERE SITTING AROUND THE HOUSE TAPPING OUR FINGERS AND SMOKING LOTS OF CIGARETTES.”
So there we have it; Angus & Julia Stone, the ARIA-winning Northern Beaches brothersister folk-pop duo, – what a mouthful – were reunited, while in the midst of fairly successful solo projects, thanks to US producer Rick Rubin ( Jay Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash). “We had only just made the decision to go our own ways; we were pretty comfortable in our own projects and travelling around the world playing shows. When we got the call it was a bit of a shock. It took some time to absorb the information and think about what that meant. After some time, Julia and I ran into each other in Paris at our favourite restaurant, we didn’t know each other was in town and walked in and we were like ‘What the fuck?’ And we sat down and we talked about stuff and it was cool being back together again. Then after some time we made the decision and we flew to LA. It was cool, we went to Rick’s place and talked about a bunch of stuff and it felt right. It was one of those calls we made that we’re really happy for now.” The Siblings Stone approached the reunion with a little bit of trepidation, but after talking it out, they found a new way of working together. “I think there was just a bit of confusion when we first moved to LA. We were sitting around the house tapping our fingers and smoking lots of cigarettes and 14 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
space where they could chill out and be creative at the same time. “Our friend Elmo suggested we go to his friend’s place out in the hills of LA, it’s this place called Bronson Island and it’s that dude from That ‘70s Show that lives there, what’s his name? He’s the son of the dad that drinks beer and sits in front of the telly in the show?” While Stone seems to be talking about Red Forman’s son Eric, played by Topher Grace, Bronson Island is the Hollywood recording studio run by one Danny Masterson, who plays Hyde on the show. Hyde does live with the Forman family, so close enough. He continues, “It’s cool, he’s got a big mansion
I feel like for me it’s like when you hear a great song you get that buzz and you want to write a great song as well. It’s just bouncing off the situation when you’re really inspired, it’s the way it’s there in front of you. It makes you go out there and write something yourself. It’s cool, it’s really positive in that way. “I feel like when it’s your time to step forward and be in control, I feel like we’re good at letting the other person do so. I think that’s perhaps why it works so well; we know when the other person should be at the wheel and take control.” The spontaneity and organic nature of the process led to a self-titled album that works as a statement of intent. While working with the same folk-tinged aesthetic, they’ve drawn upon Americana twang and almost surf guitar lines to create polished pop songs. Understandably, those tweaks in sound stem from the way stepping out on their own changed each of them as people. “We changed as people and travelling artists, and in that time of being out there on our own on the road we’ve grown a lot and learnt new things. We kind of brought that together and we made something cool. “I think when you’re out for so long, Julia would be out on stage with me and you’d walk out and it was just that little bit easier, you had your buddy there and she’d have your back and I’d have her back and we’d
split the show up in that way. The pressure wasn’t as scary. When you’re out on your own in front of all those people and the band you kind of scare the shit out of yourself and I think that’s healthy.”
NO FIGHTING!
Stone is not sure what the next thing for the pair will be. He’s reluctant to comment on whether they’ll return to their solo guises or remain a duo, but insists that following from their “wicked” Splendour slot, their first Australian show in 2014, they’re looking forward to a “really cool tour”: “This tour has kind of blown up, in the way that these venues are so epic and very regal and we’re really grateful.”
First Aid Kit
In terms of the future – “It’s hard to say, I don’t even know what I’m doing for lunch – I guess we’ll sort of play it by ear and we’ll see what happens.”
WHAT: Angus & Julia Stone (EMI) WHEN & WHERE: 23 & 24 Sep, Perth Concert Hall
Angus & Julia Stone aren’t the only siblings to decide to make a band together. In fact it seems to be becoming quite common really. And it can be troublesome. Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg formed First Aid Kit in 2008 and they’ve been kicking goals internationally ever since. Did you catch ‘em at Splendour? The National We don’t know if you’ve watched that Mistaken For Strangers movie, but it was a case in point about what happens when you put siblings into bands together/into close spaces. Matt Berninger’s brother Tom made the film, while the band actually includes brothers Bryce and Aaron Dessner, and Bryan and Scott Devendorf. Oasis Noel and Liam Gallagher still feud, and it’s very entertaining to follow. In 1994 Liam assaulted Noel with a tambourine; in 1995, Liam pulled out of a gig only to mock Noel between songs; and in 2009, Liam broke Noel’s guitar, which led Noel to quit the band. Radiohead Could we look past the Greenwood brothers, Jonny and Colin? They’re the heart of Radiohead while Thom Yorke is the balls-to-the-walls creative genius head. Tegan & Sara Sorry, there’s nothing to say here except that they’re wonderful ladies. Sisters doing it for themselves, none of the bullshit angst of the boybands up there. THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014 • 15
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ACT YOUR AGE MC Eso’s misogynistic photos are inexcusable: Stephanie Liew puts in her two cents.
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n 1 Sep, MC Eso (aka Max Mackinnon) of Bliss N Eso went to a Madame Tussaud’s wax museum and had a great time posing crudely with the wax figures of Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Raquel Welch. On his personal Instagram account, he posted a photo of himself standing threateningly beside the figure of Rihanna, holding his fist up to her face, with the caption, “Where did ya throw those fucking car keys woman !?!” plus the hashtags #smackmybitchup and #shelovesthewayithurts and the cry-laughing emoji for good measure. A reminder: in 2009, Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna, punching her face repeatedly until it was swollen, bruised and bloody (some of you may remember the horrific images that circulated afterwards), and also attempted to strangle her and push her out of his moving car. He received no jail time. (Don’t even get started on blaming her for getting back with him afterwards – read about the cycle of abusive relationships and educate yourself.) Eso followed that charming display with a photo of him crouching underneath a figure of Raquel Welch with the caption: “If ya liked the Rihanna one, your gonna love this !! #cavebitch #boxbasher #oneeyeonthesnatch”. Prior to those two, he posted one of himself making a crass gesture towards a Lady Gaga wax figure. This casual objectification of women is just one way men exert their opinion that they have a right to do with women’s bodies whatever they please. It’s disrespectful and de-humanising at best, and harmful at worst – it is the seed from which larger issues like violence against women grow. All of those images were deleted by that night, and Eso posted an ‘apology’ on Instagram; it came across as a half-hearted attempt at damage control. When you make light of violence against women, you are complicit in reinforcing the idea that it’s okay to treat women this way – and using the excuse that ‘it’s just a joke’ means that you find violence against women funny. Sure, Eso’s not actually committing violence against real women, but Chris Brown causing serious bodily harm towards Rihanna was a real thing that actually happened. The fact is that in Australia a staggering third of all women have or will experience physical violence in their lifetime, and a fifth will experience sexual violence. On average, in Australia, a woman dies every week as a result of domestic violence. So no, you don’t get to write a piss-weak ‘apology’ and think that everything’s all #peace #love and #unity again, Eso. You have 40K+ followers on Instagram and even more of a following on other social media; you don’t send out such a thoughtless and damaging message to your fans and then think you can retract it all with a stock-standard ‘sorry if you were offended by my jokes’ statement that sounds like something a mum made his kid write because he got in trouble and think that’ll absolve you. Perhaps even more disheartening than Eso’s photos were the numerous fans who quickly jumped up to defend him – from blatant misogynistic comments 16 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
supporting Eso’s actions to slut-shaming and victim-blaming, comments in the vein of ‘u guiiiise it was only a joke get a sense of humour about beatin’ up women lolol!’ and even threats against the few fans calling Eso out. When a large part of your fanbase is young people – particularly men and boys – that’s when you should think about the effect of potentially damaging actions the most. That’s not to say that all artists, etc should aim to be role models, but Eso has worked with disadvantaged youth, so it seems like he’s got some idea that he’s an influence on them and therefore should have had some selfawareness and have realised how his words and pictures could come across to impressionable young minds. In the aftermath of news and opinion pieces about Eso’s actions and the wide sharing of the offending images online, there were many more people condemning his poor decision – from members of the general public and the music industry (triple j announced they would “wait on audience sentiment” before playing Bliss N Eso again), as well as Bliss N Eso’s Oz hip hop peers Chance Waters, The Tongue, Jimblah, Dialect and Omar Musa. Eso then responded with a much more sincere video apology, in which he acknowledged his own wrongdoing: “Violence against women is unacceptable and something that should never be joked about. While I appreciate the ongoing support
“WE ALL NEED TO SPEAK UP AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.”
from my loyal fans, what I did cannot be excused and I condemn any abuse aimed at those who have expressed outrage at my photos.” We all need to speak up against violence against women – even ‘jokes’ about it – when we see it happening or being condoned. We need to stop supporting artists and other public figures who ignorantly or otherwise act like this towards women without remorse – the intention doesn’t matter when the result is grossly offensive and dangerous, and violence against women in any shape or form is inexcusable. This blokey attitude that says, ‘Look at me pretending to beat up a woman (but not really doing it) – aren’t I hilarious?’ teaches boys and young men – and women – that it’s not a big deal and that it’s acceptable to joke about, which only dilutes the seriousness of VAW when it really does happen. Eso’s certainly not the first or only music artist, or indeed person, to have this attitude, but his actions and consequently the sentiments of his fans are prime examples of the pervasiveness of this misogynist mentality. Eso’s apology is the first step in trying to dismantle it.
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time we’ve come to Australia [for our own tour] there’s only been like three week’s notice. On this trip we’re going to Perth, we’re getting to meet people properly, it’s really exciting. We’ve always had so many sides to our band, and I feel like each side is as important as the next, [so] it’s such a thrill to be able to show people the development of our [music].
It was all sweat and sexual innuendo for Biffy Clyro during Soundwave 2014. On this visit, Simon Neil wants the full experience, and tells Benny Doyle fans should expect the same.
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ouring Israel was “educational”, playing shows in Russia was “eye-opening”, but the best time Simon Neil has had on the road this year was when Biffy Clyro visited us for Soundwave 2014. The Scottish alt-rock trio have done the US Warped Tour before, but Neil jokes it was “almost like a prisoners version” of Soundwave for “people that have been bad in another life”. Australia’s favourite travelling circus of heavy was another level for the group. The frontman admits he pinched himself when he saw the line-up Biffy Clyro were a part of; astounding when you consider this is a band that have headlined Reading/Leeds Festival, one of the most important music events in the world. “It’s the only festival I’ve ever been at that I’ve not been able to see all the bands I wanted to,” Neil remarks. He found new mates in Troy Sanders of Mastodon and Lee Spielman from Trash Talk – “bands that we wouldn’t necessarily tour with” – and calls the entire experience “life affirming”; an event designed for “lifers” where music is everything. “It’s such a special festival – you can feel it from the people,” he smiles. “I was fortunate, [I met] Dave [Brockie] from Gwar before he passed away, and I got a picture of me pretending to suck his warty cock, and it’s things like that, God rest his soul, that make it such a great thing – like, when would I ever get to hang out with the guy from Gwar? Why would he ever want to get his picture taken with me? And just weird things like that, that’s what makes it special.” The 12pm starts saw Neil and his bandmates shed a few kilos, though. “I’m a sweating maniac anyway, but to put three Scottish boys and a pair of Englishmen in that heat – it took us a couple of gigs to get acclimatised,” he chuckles, referencing the five-piece form Biffy tour as these days. “But that’s what makes it feel like a bit more
of a holiday for us – we’re getting a suntan as well as playing a rock’n’roll show.” The downside of the Soundwave beast, however, is time constraints for bands on early in the day. Thirty minutes to work through six records was
“Those [old] songs are still such a [big] part of who we are, even though when we play them, like we play There’s No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake and I can see some people in the crowd having a right fright, like, ‘What the fuck are they doing? I want to hear Many Of Horror!’ “But I think a song like ...Jaggy Snake is the best example of a weird prog metal song that we could ever write, and I’m so proud of it, and that’s why we will play it in September. But it’s nice to play that and then a song like Opposite, which is placid and really soothing almost. And I love that. I’m sure some old-school Biffy fans will think, ‘Oh, they don’t scream anymore,’ but we’ve done that, [and] to me that’s what’s most exciting about our band; that we can do something different and aggressive and then something that’s uber-pop.”
“[I MET] DAVE [BROCKIE] FROM GWAR BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY, AND I GOT A PICTURE OF ME PRETENDING TO SUCK HIS WARTY COCK.” as difficult to navigate for Biffy Clyro as it was for us to accept; that’s why Neil is adamant that on these headline dates they’ll be putting everything they have into their shows, with plans to push the twohour mark and explore as much of their varied catalogue as possible. “It’s a real big deal for us this time, because every other
And even though they mightn’t be as shouty as they once were, Biffy Clyro can’t deny the energy still coursing through their veins, with Neil providing first impressions on a follow-up to last year’s double-album opus, Opposites. “Our next record is going to be back to a heavy rock record; it’s still going to have big tunes but it won’t be as lush,” he reveals. “And it will almost bring us back around – not quite full circle, but back to that intense sound of a guitar, bass and drums. And playing songs like ...Jaggy Snake and Joy.Discovery. Invention and Glitter And Trauma; that’s still in our blood, and that does feed back into the new songs.” WHEN & WHERE: 12 Sep, Metro City
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A NEW BREATH These days The Growl has to book time in Cam Avery’s busy schedule. Cam Findlay prays to the weather gods with him.
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am Avery – hirsute gentleman, frontman of The Growl and world-tripper – is just out of bed in Iceland. A bit out of the way, yes, but when a mate calls you up to help put together their album, you can’t really say no. “I’m helping my mate Tom Cohen put his album together. He used to be in a band called S.C.U.M.” The connection between that British post-punk band and The Horrors fills in a few gaps – Avery and fellow troubadour Nick Allbrook worked with Horrors members on their last duo release – but it’s still a slight novelty finding Avery way the hell out there when the anticipation of new Growl material
is gradually building. “I’m actually shitting myself at the moment,” Avery admits,” because everyone keeps talking about this volcano going off, and I’m supposed to be going on tour. Everyone keeps telling me, ‘Well some of it erupted yesterday and melted into a glacier, so that’s relieved some pressure, which is good.’ But then you hear that they cancel the planes when that happens, so I don’t know what’s going on. I think they did say that if it melts a glacier there would be flooding, like, where I am right now. So I hope I’m not here when that happens.” Avery will be heading back to his new home in LA before
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slingshotting back to Australian shores to dole out the first taste of new Growl material, thankfully filling in the gap between now and last year’s What Would Christ Do??. He’s taken the bold step of fieldtesting the material himself before bringing it to the band. “That’s pretty much exactly what it is,” Avery responds when asked if that’s an attempt to get some feedback before putting together a full-blown Growl tour. “I’ve played one solo show in Perth, and I’ve been playing a few shows in LA. I got told it’s nice to hear all my songs without all the bells and whistles. The new album stuff is a lot more song-ey, I guess. It’s a lot more structured, to a point, but I’m trying to keep a lot of those idiosyncrasies from the last album. So I’ve been messing around with drum sounds and bass sounds and just sort of making it up as I go along, like I did with the last album as well. “But, you know, the whole last couple of years have been amazing, and it’s hard for me to not let that leak into the songs. Y’know, moving out of Australia and just having all these amazing experiences, it shapes you. So I’m trying to find ground between the old and new, I guess.” Inherent in Avery’s music is a penchant for slow, drawling blues, inventive musicianship and of course his crooning, epically soulful voice. The Growl formula is set; Avery does not want to veer from the course too much. “I only ever write one type of song, and that’s love songs,” he admits. “But I guess it’s all situational. It’s like a memoir of the last two-and-ahalf years, I guess, and there’s a lot of love there.” WHEN & WHERE: 13 Sep, Mojo’s
TRAPPING THE BEAT Taking Aussie trap music to the world, Hydraulix reveals to Cyclone he was raised on punk, not crunk.
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rap may have originated as a form of Southern hip hop in the early ‘00s, but today it’s been subsumed by EDM – and gone global. Sydney bass DJ/producer Hydraulix (aka Damien Williams) is putting a unique spin on it. While Williams grew up listening to (hardcore) hip hop, “I loved Sex Pistols,” he enthuses. It transpires the 20-something was exposed to the ol’ skool anarchists by his obviously very cool parents. “Yeah, they’re all right!” he laughs. Later Williams, who began DJing in his late teens, would gravitate to the comparatively sedate electro-house. “I was in a duo before Hydraulix called Dizz & Draz, just doing electro-house. Then we broke off from doing that and I started off Hydraulix, which is when I started doing trap and all that stuff – and, yeah, it’s just kinda taken off since then.” Today Williams, a fan of the primary trap rap, is glad the generational – and cultural – divide in the US scene is closing, a Waka Flocka Flame jumping on Flosstradamus’ TTU (Too Turnt Up) – “It’s good to see that the older generation of trap is embracing the new wave.” This Antipodean outsider has developed his own take on ‘trap muzik’ – in much the same way as French renegade DJ Snake of Turn Down For What fame. “Before I started doing the trap stuff, I was doing dubstep and electro and all that sorta stuff, so I like to try to bring some of the older sounds that I used to like into the trap 20 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
thing – which I think is where it might differ from the other people.” It’s paying off, with the DJ a regular at midweek Kings Cross bass night The Wall, plus the iconic Chinese Laundry. Williams, who has a stash of tunes on SoundCloud, including his recent banger (and free download) Let’s Play with local peer Oski, doesn’t mind listeners surfing for tunes rather than buying them. “As long as you’re keeping your music current and keep putting your music out and people are enjoying it, then you’re gonna make money from shows – it’s not so much about making money from Beatport or whatever these days.” The copious producer
is finalising an EP – and mentions unreleased tunes with Oski and PhaseOne. “I’m always keen for new stuff, new collaborations, new remixes – whatever comes my way, really.” He’s already attracted international interest – again, through SoundCloud. “I’d probably actually get more feedback from overseas than I do in Australia.” He’s even impressed big names like Borgore, another Waka Flocka cohort. Williams, who’s just signed to new management, will soon tour New Zealand. As for the US? “It’s definitely on the to-do list.” But, prior to that, Williams will headline Ambar’s Japan 4 – his first Perth gig as Hydraulix. Expect a personalised party set with exclusives and edits. “I’ll definitely have lots of new material to test out. One thing that I’m really looking forward to is all the touring and all that. It’s just a good chance to, before I put out tunes, be able to test them on the road and make sure the reactions are good!” WHEN & WHERE: 13 Sep, Ambar
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BE READY Sydney hip hop outfit True Vibenation have found new energy with their second album. Cam Findlay walks the fine line between business and pleasure with DJ Klue.
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reating their own unique blend of electronic beats and rootsy hip hop, True Vibenation have been the harbingers of Sydney’s meltingpot grassroots scene for many years. Their 2011 debut album, The Sunshower Phenomenon, became the focal point of a culturally rich collective of musicians and artists meeting in warehouses in the city’s inner-west. That work continues in the DIY aesthetic the band hold to this day, and with their second effort, ON. They’ve had a fair chunk of time to hype up, though. A national tour last year followed by a dream support
for Jurassic 5 all but cemented the three-piece – DJ Klue and MCs Verbaleye and Native Wit – in people’s minds. “Yeah, definitely,” Klue responds when asked if it’s been worthwhile preparation. “I’m glad to actually be calling it a full national tour this time. We haven’t been over to the west coast before, so for us, that’s an awesome kind of step to take. “We’ve heard some good things about Perth and the venues from our labelmates on Big Village.” That label, by the way, just happens to be the one True Vibenation, along with those aforementioned artistic individuals, run. The inclusion of the community that allowed
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the members of True Vibenation to find their voice has been an integral part of how they make music. GO is testament to that. Sometimes scathing, often funny, the album ranges from stories of extremely rough nights out to questions about our identities in society. It’s earnest and compelling stuff and they should be pretty proud that it’s all been done by their own hands. “Yeah, we’ve been pretty happy with the reaction,” Klue says, possibly halfway between musician and label boss. “I mean, there’s been certain parts of, like, the management process where things have gone slightly wrong, and we’re kinda playing catch-up, but as far as the record’s concerned, we’re all really stoked with what it’s turned into. It’s been made over about a year, and I think it’s a much better reflection of what we’re into as a band. It kind of captures what True Vibenation is all about, and that’s something we’re all really happy about.” What True Vibenation is about, then, is variety. While tracks like Work, Work, Work and Dressed To Kill might be tongue-in-cheek odes to the common working man, there’s a socially-conscious side that shines on GO, but still with a knowing slice of humour on the side. “I guess what’s kinda different about us compared to other hip hop groups, I guess, is that we all produce. We’ll all kinda do things individually, and then bring them together at a certain point in time. I think that’s a real strength for us, because we end up with something that still hangs together as an album, but in that there’s some really different production styles going into that. So that’s been really cool to mess around with this time.” WHAT: GO (Big Village) WHEN & WHERE: 12 Sep, Mojo’s
MAKING RIPPLES Expansive ideas on a small budget; that’s what director Hugh Sullivan was going for with The Inf inite Man, he tells Anthony Carew.
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aking a time-travel film was something that I’d wanted to do for a long time,” says Hugh Sullivan. The 33-year-old had long been an admirer of movies employing sci-fi’s well-worn conceit but didn’t want to make one to join their ranks. Instead of dreaming of vast visions of unimaginable futures, he saw the device much more pragmatically – as a way he could make a low-budget debut feature. “Time travel always seemed, to me, like a great way to make something that could be self-contained, that could be shot on a single location with a small budget, yet still feel expansive,” Sullivan offers. The Infinite Man, Sullivan’s first feature film, feels expansive not by CGI landscapes, but by ideas. It was shot in the unused ‘motel block’ section of a caravan park in a Woomera dustbowl, the cast and crew lodging in one of the buildings, then shooting in the one opposite. “It was a pretty amazing feeling to roll out of bed in the morning and be right there on set,” Sullivan recounts, warmly. Even though it’s contained to a single location, Infinite Man’s time-travel device creates a host of parallel possibilities and knotty paradoxes. Out to have “as much fun as can be had” with the genre, it’s a tale of a neurotic nerd ( Josh McConville) obsessed with achieving ‘perfection’ while on a romantic weekend 22 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
away with his girlfriend (Hannah Marshall). When her blowhard ex (Alex Dimitriades) shows up, these bestlaid plans go awry, The Infinite Man’s infinite possibilities spiralling out from male insecurities and obsessions. “Time travel always seemed like a great metaphor for exploring the emotional journey of your characters,” Sullivan says. “[The story] gets tangled up just because it’s an interior journey more than anything; it’s about a character impulsively following his instincts, even when they’re self-destructive. We all circle back over past events, but here the main character does it
JOSH MCCONVILLE AS DEAN & HANNAH MARSHALL AS LANA IN THE INFINITE MAN
incessantly and compulsively, so he turns that from an internal thing into a more external thing. That he invents time travel is as much a dramatic device as anything; it just seemed like the best opportunity to approach these ideas of repression and rumination in a very literal way.” Sullivan spent two solid years writing The Infinite Man, so much of that time spent “staying true to the initial impulse [of ] a single location [and] only three characters” and “making sure the time-travel mechanics added up”. However, the filmmaker found his script beholden to the same butterfly-effect principles that come up for characters caught in time-travel pictures. “Any time I made a change to any scene,” recounts Sullivan, “there would be ripple effects everywhere else, and I’d have to go through and make changes to those scenes, too. It was – no pun intended – time-consuming.” WHAT: The Infinite Man In cinemas 18 Sep
CONSOLATION PRIZE
When The Music catches up with Megan Washington, she is battling the flu: “Am I making sense? I feel really feverish,” she asks. Hannah Story makes sense of the singer’s new outlook.
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egan Washington is rugged up beneath a coat, on what she calls a “prest” junket, doing press when she’s meant to be in bed resting up. Her nail polish is chipped, and as we all now know, thanks to TEDX and the subsequent Australian Story, she speaks with a stutter. It’s unobtrusive, settling on S- and T-words: two, times, style. She sometimes stumbles through sentences, but they more often than not end with a wry grin or joke, interspersed with vocal work; she puts on voices, adopts personas. But although Washington adopts personas in conversation, she is not interesting in that of the “artist”. “With this record I told the truth and I just never have told the truth before. And it’s really addictive… Ever since
I started to think about role in that way I found it really absurd that we have them… Like the role of the long-suffering boyfriend, ‘Oh you know, she’s always like this, she’s crazy’ and then the role of the ‘Babe, you know how I said you blahblah…’ That’s not actually real people engaging with each other, you know what I mean? So the idea of myself as an artist in the role of an artist seemed stupid to me, like the idea that I’m somehow other than everybody else by the fact that I write songs and sing them seems kind of stupid… It’s just my work, it’s just what I do. “I really didn’t expect that TEDX speech
to have the impact that it had, but essentially I just wanted to talk about roles, and I have the role of the singer and the role of the human and I have the same issue in both of the roles which is that my speech is weird and I just wanted to talk about it... It was kind of that, and also the reason that I did that was because I’d just split up with my old manager and it was very exciting and a lot like a break-up and you do weird things after you break up with someone. Like you cut your hair off or move to the country, or for me, I was like ‘I’m going to do this thing: speak,’ so I did.
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There There is the first record she’s written under her new moniker, her full name, and the first made without the aid of producer John Castle. It’s the beginning of a new way of thinking for Washington. “One of the biggest things that I’ve realised, and there’s mirrored resonance both in my artistic output and in my personal life, I think that’s what happens when you’re a singer-songwriter, you just write the shit that you’re living, but I’ve discovered a lot about choice, which is not something that I sort of was very fluent in before. Working with Sam [Dixon, producer], he’s a very considered, deliberate person. So lyrically making choices was something that I’d never ever even thought about before… So that’s something that I’ve then brought into my real life as well, choosing who to spend time with because I know why I like them… rather than just going, ‘Oh yeah, he rang, I’ll go hang out.’ And it’s been really edifying and it’s really addictive, it’s really good.” WHAT: There There (Mercury/Universal) WHEN & WHERE: 28 Dec – 1 Jan, Falls Festival, Lorne
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the vocals. “I could have hit the high notes but really it wouldn’t have suited the music – so what’s the point?”
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has come out of the shadows with his debut solo album. Mark Hebblewhite cornered him (and bassist Allan Badger) to find out why rock’n’roll refuses to die.
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hil Rudd may be lounging back in one of Sydney’s most exclusive hotels but it’s clear the bloke hasn’t let fame go to his head. Laconic and quietly spoken, Rudd is supremely proud of his latest endeavour – a fully fledged solo album. “Some of the ideas for these songs have been around for 25 years,” he reveals. “Me and the boys even jammed some of the tracks many years ago, so to finally get in the studio and lay them down
was a real pleasure.” The tracks that Rudd is talking about are the 11 slabs of unashamedly classic Aussie pubrock contained on the charmingly monikered Head Job LP. “It’s a no-bullshit rock’n’roll record – that’s all we set out to make and I think we did it well,” offers Rudd. “The vocals, the riffs – everything’s real and comes from things I’ve experienced.” “That’s definitely the approach I took with the vocals,” chimes in Allan ‘Badge’ Badger, who played bass on the album as well as providing the bulk of
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As the drummer for AC/DC, Rudd is part of veritable empire of minders, assistants and business managers – not to mention being the focus of high expectations on the part of the band’s fans. Was it hard to come from this background to one where you were out on your own producing and your name was on the cover? “Well I’m only about four foot one so my feet are always firmly on the ground! As for being worried about how people would react – I wasn’t worried at all. There’s no pressure with this project – there’s actually far more pressure being a part of AC/DC. I’m my own worst critic, but this was just a matter of getting into the studio with the boys and going for it. We had a great time in the studio making Head Job and I think that’s reflected in the songs.” While The Music was ostensibly sitting down with Rudd to talk about his new solo album we couldn’t just ignore his other role – you know, being the drummer for arguably the biggest rock’n’roll band on the planet. Rudd wouldn’t let much out of the bag, but here’s what we managed to extract. “There’s definitely going to be another AC/DC tour, which is part of the reason we can’t do any shows right now to back up Head Job,” he reveals. “As for the new album, I’ve put down my rhythm tracks and I can tell you from what I heard when I was in the studio it was sounding great. I know how many tracks the band had when I was there but that could change with the final album. I keep in touch with Angus [Young] and I know everyone’s pretty happy with how the record is coming along and is looking forward to getting back on the road.” WHAT: Head Job (Universal)
UNITED AS ONE One Day ain’t no supergroup, at least not according to Horrowshow’s Nick ‘Solo’ Bryant-Smith. He tells Carley Hall about mates being mates. eenage dreams in Sydney’s inner west are a dime a dozen. The low ebbing energy of young guys and gals longing to take off for bigger and brighter things hums beneath every town, and it was especially true for Nick BryantSmith, aka MC Solo from hip hop duo Horrorshow, and his gang of equally determined mates.
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of the great things about the record – it really feels like a true collaboration, it doesn’t feel forced, it feels like a true reflection of all those individuals in one cohesive thing.”
Drunken raps, MC battles at house parties and hanging around the ‘burbs is how Australian hip hop heavyweights Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride all came to be. School friends Bryant-Smith and Adit Gauchan (Horrorshow), Raph Zarkov and Kai Tan ( Jackie Onassis) and Nick Lupi befriended Rowan Dix ( Joyride) and Jimmy Nice (who later formed Spit Syndicate with Lupi), and let the good times roll, often, forming the foundations of each project.
One Day has capitalised on each group’s unique flavours: Bryant-Smith had no trouble enticing the boys to record the album in the beachside settings of Byron Bay and La Perouse, but clearing a gap in everyone’s schedules was a big hurdle.
As a collective, the guys cleared their hectic books and made good on their former carefree days with Mainline, an LP that fuses schoolyard dreams and industry know-how under the banner of One Day. To Bryant-Smith, One Day isn’t a ‘supergroup’; it’s a collaboration in the true sense. “The album is a middle point between the different sounds and approaches of the different groups,” BryantSmith explains. “Not until we got the album back and listened to it [did] that become a bit clearer. That’s one 24 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
“It was a real challenge,” Bryant-Smith admits. “Basically we just locked off some time in people’s schedules. We rented a beach house in Byron that some of us had stayed at before. We
hired it out for a week, all the boys came up and they bought studio gear, and we just set up and got started.” Having been friends for so long, big opinions and light stoushes were inevitable in crafting an album that draws on all seven guys’ skill, spirit and sound. But how do you ensure everyone gets their say and avoid pissing anyone off? “It’s a good question,” Bryant-Smith laughs. “Sometimes we’ve had blow-ups but I think that’s natural for friends who have known each other for ten or more years. We’re all thick as thieves and if we do have a squabble it’s in the same way brothers do. We don’t really lose sight of the end goal of why we’re doing this and how lucky we are to be able to do it together.” WHAT: Mainline (Elefant Traks/Sony) WHEN & WHERE: 13 Sep, Capitol
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THE FROWNING CLOUDS
There There
Legalize Everything
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Mercury/Universal On her sometimes gloriously candid Twitter stream, Megan Washington has pronounced her big love for classic ‘80s faux-epic, Vienna. But while There There occasionally has some of that era’s synth squelches, a better descriptor might be another Ultravox tune – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes. For instance: while Limitless comes with a jaunty insistence, it then hits you with the gut-punch line: “There’s a certain kind of lonely when you sleep in your jeans”. And that’s what hooks you. There There is kind of Washington’s first album-proper. I Believe You Liar, and its darker afterthought, Insomnia, were more bursts of songs stitched together. This has her settling (mostly) in London, and well-challenged by producer/collaborator Sam Dixon, reflecting on what she’s maybe been running from – or towards. Some of the titles are self-explanatory: Who Are You, Get
Rice Is Nice/Inertia
Happy, Begin Again. It’s not quite music as relationship therapy, but she articulates the experiences of many – and delivers them with her beautifully so-human voice. It’s not as self-absorbed as it might be. Marry Me sees the weaknesses and reasons for the sides to realise it was never going to work – albeit in hindsight – while The Falling rightly informs a romantic misstep they’ve invested too much. Honest, sure – but it still cuts both ways. She appears to reveal so much, without the mawkishness that could happen with a lesser artist. And as luminous as parts of this are, you still feel the best of Megan Washington is yet to come. Ross Clelland
SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS
the album comprises two-tothree-minute tight songs, short bursts of catchy catchy psych (try and get it out of your head). Take opener Carrier Drone, Our House, or their second single No Blues, which is well deserving of its triple j airplay. It’s all about the harmonica, while in Move It the spotlight is stolen by the kazoo and effects-heavy vocals; the song in two parts takes in straight psych Strawberry Fields territory (melodic guitar parts that warble along), before a jangly pop breakdown with a little bit of the garage edge they’ve been attributed in the past. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it sure is a lot of fun. Hannah Story
The Worry
Future Classic
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It’s a psychstravaganza, but instead of degenerating into tenminute expansive psych-outs,
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SEEKAE
World On Fire
Having established a fullyfledged band sensibility via 2012’s Apocalyptic Love, Slash’s cohorts are now evidently more comfortable in their own collective skin. World On Fire’s crunchy hard rock seems a logical successor. Clocking in at 77 minutes, it does overplay its hand. When World On Fire gels though, it’s memorable. Hedonistic title track’s up-tempo aggression and fast-paced riffage drip with attitude. Classic rock-infused Dirty Girl packs considerable sleazy swagger. Battleground boasts a stellar lead – just ignore the hokey “la la la”s. Stomping 30 Years To Life’s slide work helps build to an arena-reaching chorus, and Slash saves some of his more thoughtful, measured playing for
What The Frowning Clouds have put together here is warm and sunny ‘60s pop, like Brian Jones-era Rolling Stones with less drugs. It’s an apt continuation from 2010’s Listen Closelier and 2013’s Whereabouts, setting the group up as a kind of modernday Kinks figure. They’re totally unlike other psych bands on the scene, combining some latter day guitar parts, more Flying Nun than Beatles, with the best parts of the flower decade. While it’s all about the riffs, it never becomes indulgent and self-satisfied; it’s light and fluffy, especially lyrically, when Zak Olsen’s soft, temperate vocals, and harmonies from Nick Van Bakel, lead you on their own Magical Mystery Tour.
last on cinematic The Unholy. Todd Kerns’ muscular bass lines are afforded greater space to breathe while the singer’s tangible chemistry with his top hat-sporting leader flourishes further. The golden-voiced one not contributing guitar this time around has a dual effect: Kennedy remarked it enabled additional time to tweak melodies and lyrics, but his bluesy licks could have presented an appropriate foil for Slash. Nonetheless, he injects copious energy throughout Shadow Life, Automatic Overdrive and Bent To Fly. Filler aside, there are worse prospects than giving salivating fans what they want, a sentiment readily applied here. Brendan Crabb
Once you navigate through the awkward first 90 seconds of Back Out, the opening track on Seekae’s third album, The Worry, the familiar beats that fans have been hanging out for kick in. But it’s second song, Another, that sets the tone for The Worry. The slow, dreamlike bass line will, when listened to on a quality set of headphones or speakers, take you away to that faraway place where Seekae resides. And then the vocals land. Anyone who discovered the Sydney trio through 2012’s +Dome, and in particular the unstoppable track Blood Bank, would be forgiven for expecting The Worry to be filled with the same glitchy, ambient techno that inhabited that album. Instead, however, this time Seekae rely a lot more on percussionist Alex Cameron’s vocals. And despite reaching for the same kind of sound as, say, James Blake, it seems Seekae have taken their eyes (slightly) off
★★★ what has proven a successful formula – and it doesn’t deliver quite the same punch. There are highlights, such as the title track and the summery Further, where the arrangements are built to incorporate the vocals as an integral part of the song. But with all songs relying on Cameron’s limited vocal range rather than production intricacies, The Worry could alienate existing fans. But those discovering Seekae for the first time will be pleased with the strong production quality and ambition to deliver an intelligent and well-rounded record, and this album shows that the band aren’t interested in being pigeonholed. Dylan Stewart
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THE SMITH STREET BAND Surrender Poison City Shows mighty promise – long-time fans will instantly find themselves in familiar territory as the catchy opening guitar hook is cut off by Wil Wagner spewing out lines of verse in his usual anthemically spectacular manner. Solid stuff.
ABORTED TORTOISE
I Killed My Girlfriend Independent The garage rockers have intensified anticipation for their upcoming EP with an insanely catchy surf/punk-rock track. Connor Lane’s vocal delivery and lyrical content is certainly the standout though – lines like “I stabbed my baby in her head/I stabbed my baby until she was dead” are sure to leave an impression.
ROBYN HITCHCOCK
RYAN ADAMS
Rude/Rocket
Yep Roc
Columbia/Sony
Self-described as “balls-to-thewall guitar rock mixed with power-pop sensibilities”, the emphasis of Blood And Lemonade is purely on the pop. If you squint and look real hard, you might find a hint of power, but there’s very little in the way of balls. American Hi-Fi write glisteningly pristine pop, then layer the production to homogenise things that little bit more. None of that is necessarily a bad thing – just don’t go into this album expecting any edge or authenticity. It’s pop, and you can turn it up loud without offending even your most conservative neighbours.
Hitchcock has finally fulfilled a lifelong dream by recording an album (his kazillionth it seems) with ‘60s/‘70s folk-rock conduit Joe Boyd. Long in the tooth fans, however, will be frothing over the fact that Hitchcock has finally fulfilled their dreams by putting down a studio version of The Ghost In You – a song he’s performed live for years – exploring its nuances and potential way beyond the Psychedelic Furs original. The Man Upstairs is another charming effort that also features the gently lilting To Turn You On.
The mercurial Adams is always chasing his muse in whatever direction it takes him and this time it is back to the electric guitar with strong rock trappings compared to the acoustic Americana of Ashes And Fire. Heavily reverbed chords ring out somewhere between Johnny Marr and Tom Petty, making this sound like a more upbeat, brighter cousin to his Love Is Hell album. If performed on acoustic guitar these would sound like pure Adams songs, so it is testament to his playing and selfproduction that he has shaped them into ‘70s and often ‘80stinged west coast rock, bristling with an emotive moodiness.
Blood And Lemonade
DADS
Chewing Ghosts 6131 “This is uplifting instrumental music for people who need a good talking to,” vocalist/ drummer John Bradley sings in the opening few seconds. Growing up ‘punk’ has always been a significant subject for this band and their associated acts, and these guys continue the trend with charging choruses and tense lyrics.
The Man Upstairs
Christopher H James
Pete Laurie
Ryan Adams
Chris Familton
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Rogues
Jake Webb has one of the most captivating voices around town and he manages to complement it with some beautiful guitar hooks that evoke the likes of Morrissey and The Smiths. It’s a soothing track, and the upcoming fulllength should be incredible.
★★★½
AMERICAN HI-FI
METHYL ETHEL Independent
★★★
★★★½
LITTLE BIRD
CLIENT LIAISON
Independent
Dot Dash/Remote Control Records
Little Bird EP If a little birdy told you you weren’t going to get what you expected from a humble Perthbased two-piece, it’d probably deserve a fair go. These two exploit the skill of looping and good old-fashioned talent to produce the fuller effect of more members. Closing song, Until Tomorrow, will stick in your mind and probably should’ve been the opening track. Their style is pretty close to acoustic funk; certainly not something you can easily put your finger on and by the looks of their elusive presence, Little Bird seems to like it that way. Emilie Taylor
Client Liaison
If you’ve seen a Client Liaison show, you know they’ve mastered the ‘80s retro synth-pop style. Thankfully, they’ve managed to transfer that energy into their debut EP and amplify it even further with dramatic keys, awesome synth work and some MJ-inspired vocal talent from Monte Morgan. It’s a charming and groovy piece of work and will certainly kick up the nostalgic vibes for anyone who gives it a listen. The boys have started strong with this one, and if they continue to push out stuff of this standard, they’ll have nothing to worry about.
The Madden Brothers - Greetings From California… Adam Cohen - We Go Home Slow Magic - How To Run Away Smokey Robinson - Smokey & Friends The Frowning Clouds - Legalize Everything
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THE LOVE JUNKIES, MT MOUNTAIN, PUCK, HORROR MY FRIEND, SPRAWL
around towards the front. The group were definitely taking on a ‘cool’ approach to their set that night, with the frontman donning sunglasses the entire set and the guitarist wearing what looked like a rice hat. They did all they could to kick up the tempo and increase the energy levels, and the crowd positively lapped it up.
6 Sep
Mt Mountain slowed things down a little with their winding psychedelic rock sounds, and although the impact on the crowd wasn’t as profound, it did create that calm before the storm effect, and my goodness, if ever there was one, The Love Junkies certainly brought it in with an explosive set on their home turf. From the get-go, the crowd were losing
Rosemount Hotel
When people talk about local music within the rock genre, The Love Junkies are always right in the thick of the conversation. They’ve proven to be one of the most consistent and well grounded bands within the local community over the past five years and their presence on a national level continues
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to grow. As such, there was no way that less than ideal weather was going to deter punters heading down to the Rosie on Saturday night for the launch of the group’s second album, Blowing On The Devil’s Strumpet. Kicking things off was the ever-lively Sprawl, who entertained the early birds with distorted guitar lines, plenty of sing-shrieking and the occasional bit of spirited trumpet playing. Adelaide’s Horror My Friend took a more melodic approach to their playing, which proved to be a good mix in retrospect, but they still had that grunge element that fitted in with the rest of the bill. By the time Puck took to the stage, the room was heaving and there was barely enough room to move 28 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
it – it didn’t matter that quite a few of the songs were fresh and previously unheard, the reaction was the same; people were throwing themselves around and crowdsurfing all over the place. Lead single, Television received a roar of approval, but it wasn’t until they were demanded to play an encore by the rowdy audience that they launched into the final track of the new record, Chemical Motivation, which has had plenty of live play and has become a fan favourite. With both band and audience finishing off the night screaming “She sucked the life right out of me!”, it was the perfect ending to an intense evening and showed that everyone’s favourite locals are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. Kane Sutton
KANYE WEST, PUSHA T Perth Arena 5 Sep Kanye West, the self-proclaimed God of modern hip-hop landed in Perth earlier this week to kick off the highly-anticipated Australian leg of his Yeezus world tour. Perth was graced with the tour’s opening night with Ye delivering a solid 90-minute cacophony of tracks from his decade-long discography, even gracing the Perthsiders with some gospel straight from the mouth of God. After a solid opening performance from Pusha T and a short interval, West had the crowd brooding, blaring Star Wars’ The Imperial March through the PA before the lights dimmed and he
under a brilliant white spotlight with smoke rising once again. Mid-way through Runaway, the sermon began, West sliding into the role of mentor/ PR agent offering words to “inspire creativity and hope” alongside a handy plug for the Yeezy-3 sneakers which he quietly revealed are dropping in November. “There’s only two times in history, before Yeezus and after,” was undeniably a crowd favourite line from the lecture. More classics came and went, with the crowd still buzzing for the likes of Jesus Walks, Touch the Sky, All Of The Lights and Gold Digger. Finally, Bound2 was dedicated to newlywed Kim, who attended the opening night, before another silent exit from the stage and a thundering reprise of Blood On The Leaves kicked in.
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rose out of the stage in a cloud of misty red smoke wearing his Maison Margiela diamond facemask. Launching straight into Black Skinhead, the hype for the gig was undeniable – West effectively turned a sea of trendy teens into an ocean of moshing metalheads. I’ve never seen a hiphop gig as violently passionate. Next up, was an unexpected cover of Chief Keef ’s I Don’t Like – regardless, everyone leaned into that shit. Later came a mix of classics and tracks from Yeezus, among them Can’t Tell Me Nothing, New Slaves and Stronger, with Ye keeping momentum right up until he walked offstage without saying a word. The lights dimmed and minutes later, an unmistakable, simple piano intro began as he once again rose up out of the floor and launched into arguably the best track of the night, Runaway,
Thanks to legendary producer Rick Rubin the show was the real deal – all-in-all well choreographed, an involving party that had 12,000 punters leaving pumped and ready for the drop of West’s new record this summer. Yeezy taught us well. Ash Westwood
RAG N BONE, ABORTED TORTOISE, NIGHT SIGNALS, DREAM RIMMY, SHIT NARNIA Flyrite 5 Sep Rag N Bone’s Wood And Wire single launch at the
live reviews Flyrite was a grand musical entrée, supported by four other enjoyable bands that provided their own musical slices to compliment the launch. Punk rock was a forerunner at the beginning of the evening with Shit Narnia. With a crunchy, crisp tone to entice the audience into a rock-steady fervour, the inclusion of screaming vocals created a dissonant Doors-esque atmosphere for the audience to crash into. Dream Rimmy, who are mostly well-known for their shoegaze-centric tracks, carried off Shit Narnia’s rawness into a psychedelic-infused ‘90s anthem with the track Sunshine containing slowly undulating chord progressions and lengthy reverbed vocals that evidently outlined their greatest asset as a band, their rhythm section. Down also provided the crowd with a heavily-reverbed rhythmic track filled with
lilting, echoing melodies and faintly drifting vocals from lead singer Ali Flintoff and her backing singers. Night Signals were the third act of the night, their track, Faraway, stirring an ominous atmosphere throughout the venue through its slow stirring of chord progressions combined with lead singer Skye Groenveld’s deeply brooding vocals. Another track, Nobody’s Girl, provided the crowd with a quick, anticipating beat that drew a few enthusiastic listeners to move wildly as the quick, successive melodies from the lead guitarist propelled the track forward, easily making Night Signals one of the more addictive bands of the night. Aborted Tortoise, the only band to combine a dubiously ethical medical process with reptiles, managed to carry off an impressive plethora of
salty surf-rock tunes with Chicks Dig Scabs creating a large difference in rhythm between chorus and verse, effectively tapping and switching the audience movement settings between gentle mosh and batshit crazy. The band continued with Sewer Rats, which continued to electrify the crowd, effectively establishing Aborted Tortoise as the night’s party band. With the supporting bands now finished, it was now Rag N Bone’s turn to rule the stage, opening their set with the characteristic rawness the band embodies, with new single, Wood And Wire, being no exception. Filled with mischievous riffs and progressions that daringly invited the listener to thrash about, the song enveloped the pumped crowd with certain tenacity, with the repeated lines of “It’s just wood and wire” from the strong vocals of
lead singer Kiera Owen effectively carrying across the band’s intensive rock beat towards the already audibly famished crowd. Joseph Wilson
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WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT
WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT Theatre
Studio Underground, State Theatre to 13 Sep
★★★½ Writer Nassim Soleimanpour was deemed unfit for service but at the time of writing he’d refused compulsory military service and in turn was refused a passport. This chain of events sparked White
Rabbit, Red Rabbit, an absurd theatrical experiment that would see his words travel in ways he couldn’t. Each night, a different actor steps up and opens the script for the first time as audiences watch (and often join in) the ultimate cold-reading. At first, tensions are high as the actor navigates uncertain territory and audiences scramble to understand what they’re seeing, but anxiety dissipates as Nassim’s self-deprecating and hilarious writing cuts through and metaphors for the pervasive nature of power and social norms of obedience become clear. The take-home message is that of the red rabbit – striving to rise above the rest. When the audience is asked, “Who will step forward and finish the script?” it’s a test of colours. What colour rabbit are you? Only one rabbit can be red, so everyone else in the room is left trying to shake feelings of inadequacy. In their defence, not everyone is meant to be the red rabbit in
every situation. Stepping out depends on which moment – or carrot – is yours to seize. Taelor Pelusey
WISH I WAS HERE Film
In cinemas 11 Sep
★★★ A working mother, difficult dying father, funny quirky children, kid-adult brother… and Zach Braff. It’s hard to dislike Braff. He seems to be that annoying voice we all hear in our heads during life’s greatest epiphanies. His first film, Garden State, was one of those films that gave way to the entire indie drama of the 2000s. Unlike Garden State, his new film tries the same kind of heart, but not really with much substance. Of course the soundtrack is great and the performances are beautiful, but really this film lacks entirely on its writing.
Poetic phrases feel forced into scenes and, on leaving the cinema, the film is telling you that the characters have changes. This film is poignant but half an hour later it feels like a very simple film with ‘alternative film’ garnished on top. The story maybe would have been fresh in 2002, but now it just feels like a shadow of all that has come before. The film is fun, but don’t expect it to be as exciting and thoughtful as Garden State. Matthew Ziccone
WISH I WAS HERE
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the guide Answered by: Dylan Ollivierre Single title? Mrs Jones What’s the song about? It’s a fictional story about a student’s lust for his teacher. How long did it take to write/record? It came together really quickly actually. I never really took the song that seriously. It was a joke at first. And then I couldn’t get it out of my head. Is this track from a forthcoming release/existing release? It’s from our upcoming debut album Ain’t it Time? which is out 3 Oct. What was inspiring you during the songs writing and recording? Lots of ELO, Wings, Fruit Bats. Generally just hooky pop music. We’ll like this song if we like... Pop hooks, distorted keyboards, vocal harmonies Do you play it differently live? A little bit. It’s always a little bit different live for one reason or another. When and where is your launch/next gig? We’re going on tour with Meg Mac in September: 19 Sep, Rottofest, Rottnest I sland; 20 Sep, Amplifier Bar Website link for more info? rainydaywomenband.com
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POMEGRANATE & CRANBERRY RED ROOIBOS CHAI
Spring has sprung - moreso in some parts of Australia than others. Nevertheless, soon enough it’ll be iced tea season. Here are some spring flavours to ease you in.
OOLONG & WHITE PEACH Oolong tea is extremely versatile tea; different varieties can taste fresh and light, or strong and woody, or sweet. Combine with fruit like white peach and apple (you can buy this kind readymade quite easily) for a florally flavour.
Not just the honeyand-milk-latte type – although that’s very much a winner, hot or iced (with ice cream!). There’s also red rooibos chai, which suits those who like some spice but aren’t into sweet flavours. (Of course, sweet-tooths can add milk and honey to this variety too.) It also contains no caffeine so if you’re the kind of person who gets a whiff of coffee and then finds it hard to fall asleep at night, this one’s for you.
For those who like a bit of tang with their green/ herbal tea – and a dose of vitamin C. Add your favourite berries, or orange or apple. Or if you wanna get even more chill, a dash of your alcohol of choice!
LEMON & GINGER This is a great one to customise. Some suggestions of stuff to add: fresh lemon juices/ slices, mango, mint, honey, watermelon, vegies like celery or carrot. And ice. Lots of ice.
THAI ICED TEA If you’re not that keen to branch out from your regular English breakfast, why not take a little step and go for a Thai iced tea? You brew black tea just the same, but then after cooling to room temperature and adding ice you add sweetened condensed milk and evaporated/whole/coconut milk. Finally, you can add star anise, cardamom and ground tamarind to taste.
TEA-LEAF READING Ever been interested in what the future holds but too skint to have someone stare at tea leaves and sprout vague “meanings” for you? Try it the DIY way. Basically, you make some tea (say what), and clear your mind (stick with us, it gets better, we promise). Drink the damn tea. Swirl it around three times with the opposite hand you write with and dump it into a saucer. Take three breaths and have a look at the mess on the saucer. Think about how spiritual and mindful you now are, while simultaneously trying to work out what symbol each saggy tea pile represents. If you see a baby, it means new life. If you see a fruit, it means fertility. If you see a frog, it also means fertility. You’re welcome.
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education
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
to assist them in resolving the situation. The App allows users to call each person in turn on their list of contacts. If there’s no answer, an SMS with their current GPS location and nearest address is sent to the contact list using their phone’s GPS.
Studying at university can be about more than just helping yourself gain new skills. It can also be a chance to help others in the community.
T
hat’s exactly what Edith Cowan University students Andyy Hope and Adrian Jurcevic did as part of their Computer and Security Science course.
The two students built a smartphone app which helps people with disabilities contact their families or carers when they find themselves in distressing situations.
ECU STUDENT ANDYY HOPE AND BRODIE MACMILLAN WHO USES THE APP HE BUILT
This kind of practical, hands on learning is part of the reason ECU has achieved 5 star ratings six years in a row for its teaching quality, generic skills and graduate satisfaction while this year it also received 5 stars for graduate starting salary from The Good Universities Guide. Andyy and Adrian’s app, Please Help, enables users who find themselves in a stressful and potentially dangerous situation to contact a predefined list of contacts
The idea for the App came from Andyy and Adrian working with both the WA Police and a group for young people with disabilities. They set a challenge for the two students to come up with the most effective way to solve a recognised problem. Please Help aims to reduce the incidences of people with intellectual disabilities coming into contact with Police and gives families of youth with disabilities more confidence when they are out and about. “In past incidents, a distressed individual would attract the attention of police, who with no knowledge of their condition may regard their behaviour as suspicious,” Andyy said. “This police attention can cause more distress in the individual, making them become agitated and could possibly culminate in their arrest, as such situation has happened in the past. “What we wanted to create was a product that prevented such incidents and resolved these types of situations before they can get out of hand.”
For more information on studying at ECU visit reachyourpotential.com.au or phone 134 ECU.
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FRONTLASH
LAUNCHING THIS WEEK
GAME OF HOMES
Foxtel is set to slash its prices as of 3 Nov – perhaps it has something to do with all of the new streaming services on the way.
I WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT READY FOR PROM
TO THE DUNES
GOOD VIBES
With everything from mellow creamy electronic sounds, to sexy ‘90s R&B flips, to futuristic ghetto-house all in the same breath, PromNite has your night covered. Catch him at Club Kahuna this Saturday night.
Prepare yourself for a night filled rowdiness and drug references as Dune Rats take on Dunsborough Tavern this Wednesday; Barbados Lounge Bar, Bunbury on Thursday; and Players Bar, Mandurah on Friday.
On the high from their AYA European Tour, Caravãna Sun is ready and rearing to launch their final single from the album, Jackal In The Night. Hear about all their adventures this Sunday night at the Rosemount Hotel from 6pm.
BROADEN YOUR SCOPE
WHAT IS RIGHT
GET INSPIRED
Raw presents Scope this Friday at the Bakery – a huge night dedicated to all genres of art, including music performances from Rag n Bone, Ohayo, Rich King Matthews and Highway Breakdown from 7.30pm.
Human Rights activist Julian Burnside teams up with John Butler for a keynote and performance this Sunday at Winthrop Hall, UWA to launch The School Of Life Perth. Ticketswa.com for tickets.
Kinesphere features an entire gallery transformed into a climbing room, a micro-cinema, intricate wall drawings and more. Catch the event at PICA bar this Friday from 6-8pm.
As long as we’re not delivered a South Park performance, next year’s shows by legendary singer Rod Stewart should be one for the books.
PARTY EVERYDAY A member of The Basics – the band in which acclaimed musician Wally De Backer, aka Gotye, got his start - has formed a political party called Basics Rock’n’Roll Party.
ROD STEWART
BACKLASH RAP BATTLE
HEROES AMONG MEN
ONE VISION
THAT’S ALL, FOLKS
Our favourite heavy metal Canadians Protest The Hero are back to melt faces on our WA shores this Wednesday night, showcasing a range of tracks from their 2013 album, Volition. Head down to Amplifier Bar from 8pm.
One Day, the crew comprising of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride have a new album by the name of Mainline, and are showcasing it this Saturday at Capitol. Get down there from 8pm.
Get worked up in the intimacy of a Lior solo performance, which is happening at one of his favourite venues in the country, Fly By Night, Fremantle, this Wednesday night. The show will be his final one out west this year.
READY FOR LAUNCH
BLUES BENDER
BRAAIIINNNS!
Fresh off the back of their victory in the state final of the ‘Global Battle Of The Bands’, locals The Georgians, are set to launch their debut single aptly titled Launch It. Check out their pop-punk antics 17 Sep at the Velvet Lounge.
Galloping Foxleys will be headlining your mid-week bender with an insatiable blend of blues and country this Wednesday night at Mojo’s. Supporting on the evening will be the likes of Kenny Austin and Paul Davies.
Described as a “rousing, toetapping musical”, The Brain From Planet X makes its Australian debut at Phoenix Theatre on Thursday and runs through September. Tickets available through taztix.xom.au
Despite posting a heartfelt video apology for misogynistic images he recently posted to Instagram, the music industry and fans are still outraged at Bliss N Eso rapper MC Eso – aka Max MacKinnon.
ANCHOR After having their flight grounded at the end of last week, the Freo Dockers lost their finals match against Sydney on Saturday.
DEAD SERIOUS Satirical website Empire News posted an article on Betty White last week that sent fans into meltdown mode. The headline says she “dyes peacefully” in her LA home, referring to her hair.
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EP FOCUS
SINGLE FOCUS will be putting on our debut full-length that we will be tracking early next year.
AMBERDOWN Answered by: Aimee Pavlenko EP title? Miss Mediocrity How many releases do you have now? This is our first EP release. We released our single Disaster in July this year. Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? Jason Glatzer, guitarist and vocalist moved into the co-producer’s chair and spent countless hours working on the EP. It was a great insight to see his creative juices displayed all over the EP.
single bass line and then goes into a rock/synth rollercoaster. We’ll like this EP if we like... Hard-hitting tunes, unexpected riffs and deep bass lines. Otherwise, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and Incubus. When and where is your launch/ next gig? The EP launch is at Causeway Bar in Vic Park, on 13 Sep with special guests Valdaway, September Sun and Daniel Roby. Website link for more info? facebook.com/amberdownmusic
WHITE OAK & STUYVESANT Answered by: Shane Crombie Single title? Let You Down What’s the song about? A dayin, day-out lifestyle of man living it the way he chooses. How long did it take to write/ record? Everything fell together nicely with the writing and recording of Let You Down. Mixing and Mastering took a major chunk of the time as we flew over east to get it done at Studio 301 Is this track from a forthcoming release/existing release? Let You Down is a track that we
What’s your favourite song on it? Disaster. It begins with a
EP FOCUS
What was inspiring you during the song’s writing and recording? This song was the point where we decided to change our sound from what was on the EP we released last year, and we have not looked back since. a change was inspirational enough. We’ll like this song if we like... A solid bluesy rock sound with a southern twist, southern being the film clip that we have filmed for it. Do you play it differently live? Depends on night and the amount of beers we’ve drunk. We try play it the same though. When and where is your launch/ next gig? Saturday 13 Sep at The Odd Fellow with The Novocaines, Fastlve and Black Stone From The Sun. Website link for more info? facebook.com/ whiteoakandstuyvesant
PERSONAL BEST RECORDS
like picking your favourite child, but hey… I like them all for different reasons. We’ll like this EP if we like... Foster The People, Temper Trap, Tom Petty, Empire Of The Sun, Travelling Wilburys... catchy songs.
JOSH JOHNSTONE Answered by: Josh Johnstone EP title? Half A World Away How many releases do you have now? After numerous releases with previous bands, Im excited to say that this is my debut solo release. Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? I was on holiday in Italy a couple of years ago, my good friend Fabio has a big studio there. We went in and wrote and recorded the songs over five days, amazing experience! What’s your favourite song on it? Can’t say, sorry. It’s a bit 36 • THE MUSIC • 10TH SEPTEMBER 2014
When and where is your launch/next gig? EP launch, Friday 19 Sep at Indi Bar Website link for more info? joshjohnstone.com
WUKI Answered by: Kris Barman Best record you stole from your folks’ collection? My parents werent big music heads, but they did have Thriller – Michael Jackson First record you bought? Dookie – Green Day (on tape). Pretty sure I learned all of those songs on guitar. Record you put on when you’re really miserable? Honestly I probably don’t listen to music when I am miserable. Record you put on when you bring someone home? I have a secret weapon, Harry
Belefonte. Everyone knows his music and it’s fun! Most surprising record in your collection? Hmm probably Harry Belefonte LOL Last thing you bought/ downloaded? Pilo & Sinden Night Visions EP. When and where are your next gigs? 12 Sep, Ambar Website link for more info? iamwuki.com
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THE MUSIC PRESENTS CARAVANA SUN: SEPT 12, Pier Hotel, Esperance; SEPT 13, Boston Brewery, Denmark; SEPT 14, Rosemount Hotel
BALL PARK MUSIC: OCT 24, Astor Theatre; 25 OCT, Settlers Tavern, Margaret River RADIO BIRDMAN: NOV 9, Rosemount Hotel
DMA’S, THE CREASES: SEPT 25, Mojo’s Mar; SEPT 26, Amplifier Bar
THE SMITH STREET BAND: NOV 29, Rosemount Hotel
COURNTEY BARNETT: SEPT 26, Fly By Night
THY ART IS MURDER: DEC 17, Capitol; DEC 18, YMCA HQ
BLUEJUICE: SEPT 26, Capitol
ONGOING:
THE DECLINE: SEPT 27, Amplifier Bar MISSY HIGGINS: 16 OCT, Crown Theatre; 18 OCT, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
GIGNITION: Upcoming band showcases 4-8pm last Sunday of each month at The Railway Hotel BEX ‘N’ TURIN’S OPEN MIC NIGHT: 8pm-late every Tuesday at Rosemount Hotel
GIG OF THE WEEK BIFFY CLYRO + CALLING ALL CARS: 12 SEP, METRO CITY
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Dune Rats + King Cactus + Dallas Royal + South Side Cobras: Barbados Lounge Bar, Bunbury
WAGONS
Karaoke: Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge Siren Song Enterprises: Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
CLUB GUIDE
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Force Majeure 6th Birthday feat. Wuki + Distro: Ambar, Perth Deadweight! with Sam Binga: Flyrite, Northbridge Stereosonic Launch Party feat. Various DJs: Parker Nightclub, Perth DJ Neil Viney: Public House, Perth
Karaoke: Brooklands Tavern, Southern River
Dj Ben Sebastian: The Aviary, Perth Origin DNB Launch Party feat. Joe Ford: Villa Nightclub, Perth
SAT 13
Japan 4 feat. Hydraulix: Ambar, Perth
Zel + Paradise Paul + Beni Chill: The Aviary, Perth
Trivia: Captain Stirling, Nedlands Open Mic Night + Various Artists: Clancys Fish Pub, Dunsborough Hi-NRG: Crown Perth (Groove Bar), Burswood Jack & Jill : Crown Perth (Lobby Lounge), Burswood Rock & Roll Karaoke with Magnus Danger Magnus: Devilles Pad, Perth Open Mic Night with Kris Buckle: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
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Protest The Hero + Special Guests: Amplifier Bar, Perth Randa & The Soul Kingdom: Balmoral, East Victoria Park Protest The Hero + Voyager + Still Water Claims: Capitol, Perth Open Mic Night with Shaun Street: Carine Glades Tavern, Duncraig Ben Merito: Citro Bar, Perth Songwriter’s Night feat. Simon Kelly: Clancys Canning Bridge, Applecross Trivia: Como Hotel, Como Dune Rats + King Cactus + Dallas Royal + South Side Cobras: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough WAYJO + Ross Irwin: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth Lior: Fly By Night, Fremantle
Open Mic Night with Claire Warnock: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River Jessie Gordon Duo: Swallow Bar, Maylands Hip Hop Kara”yo!”ke: The Bird, Northbridge Howie Morgan Project: The Laneway Lounge, Perth Nathan Gaunt: The Northshore Tavern, Hillarys
Kav Temperley: Divers Tavern, Cable Beach
Off the Record: Universal Bar, Northbridge
Various Artists: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
The Bonekickers + Brufield + more: Ya Ya’s, Northbridge
Adrian Wilson: East 150 Bar, Ascot
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Bam Bam: Amplifier Bar, Perth Reece Mastin + The Kin: Astor Theatre, Mount Lawley Hi-NRG: Bailey Bar & Bistro, Joondalup The Mojos: Balmoral, East Victoria Park Mike Nayar: Belgian Beer Cafe, Perth
Greg Carter: Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
Light Street: Belmont Tavern, Cloverdale
Justin Burford: Grand Central, Perth
Passionworks: Best Drop Tavern, Kalamunda
Moana + Tim Gordon: Moon Cafe, Northbridge
Dove: Lakers Tavern, Thornlie James Wilson : Lucky Shag, Perth
Vicktor: Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge
Full Moon Party Volume 13 + Wasteland: Newport Hotel, Fremantle
Exile + Zeke Beats + Benny Chill: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
Frenzy + DJ Misschief: Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Dove: Paddington Ale House, Mt Hawthorn
Open Mic Night + Various Artists: Peel Ale House, Halls Head
Various Artists: Brooklands Tavern, Southern River
Galloping Foxleys + Paul Davies + Kenny Austin: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
The Doug Anthony Allstars: Regal Theatre, Subiaco
Robbie Williams: Perth Arena, Perth
Choppa: Chase Bar & Bistro, Baldivis Bernardine: Citro Bar, Perth
L.S.D. + Paulie P + Adam Crook + more: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
The Doug Anthony Allstars: Regal Theatre, Subiaco
DJ Boogie: Clancys Canning Bridge, Applecross
DJ Anton Maz: Rosemount Hotel (Beer Garden), North Perth
Noah Skape + Hindley + Verge Collection + Hello Madam + more: Rosemount Hotel (459 Bar), North Perth
Friday Fiesta with DJ Dick Tracy + Phynia Bellydance + Muchos Mariachi: Clancys Fish Pub, Fremantle
Kettle Fingers + Crash Rat + Renegade Girl + Perth + Sludge Bucket: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Zarm Duo: Clancys Fish Pub, City Beach
Open Mic Night with Greg Carter: Swinging Pig, Rockingham Virtual Insanity: Universal Bar, Northbridge
Joppy: Rubix Bar & Cafe, Perth
The Caballeros + Boom! Bap! Pow! + DJ Tyranny: Devilles Pad, Perth
Trivia: The Saint, Innaloo
WAYJO + Ross Irwin: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
Howie Morgan : Lucky Shag, Perth
Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs That Defined A Generation feat. Wes Carr + Kimberley Hodgson + Tom Oliver + Matt Pearce + Vanessa Krummenacher + Will Ewing: Crown Perth (Crown Theatre), Burswood
Why Georgia: CornerStone Ale House, Butler
2 Tenors: Edz Sportz Bar, North Coogee A Tribute to Blossom Dearie with Ali Bodycoat + Libby Hammer: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth The Music of James Brown with Hornography: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth Howie Morgan : Empire Bar, Rivervale MoTown @ The Fly feat. Various Artists: Fly By Night, Fremantle Chris Gibbs: Gate Bar & Bistro, Success Habitat DJ Comp Heat 4: Geisha Bar, Northbridge The Gypsy Minions: Gosnells Hotel, Gosnells Acoustic Aly: Greenwood Hotel, Greenwood The Organ Grinders : Herdsman Lake Tavern, Wembley Kevin Curran: Hyde Park (Courtyard), Perth Ben Merito: Indian Ocean Brewing Company, Mindarie Justin Cortorillo: Inn Mahogany Creek, Mahogany Creek Retriofit: Kalamunda Hotel, Kalamunda DJ Grizzly + Various DJs: Lakers Tavern, Thornlie Biffy Clyro + Calling All Cars: Metro City, Northbridge True Vibenation + Macshane + Optimystic + Flex Webster: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
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the guide wa.gigguide@themusic.com.au Madam Montage: Newport Hotel, Fremantle
The Gypsy Minions: Quarie Bar & Bistro, Hammond Park
Siren Song Enterprises: Peel Ale House, Halls Head
Caravana Sun + Joel Barker + Jacob & The Rudeboys: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Caravana Sun: Pier Hotel, Esperance
Don & Jon + Damien Crosby + KT Rumble: Rosemount Hotel (459 Bar), North Perth
Dune Rats + King Cactus + Dallas Royal + South Side Cobras: Players Bar, Mandurah
One Day Sunday + Various DJs: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Uncle Jed: Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Gang of 3: Rosie O’Gradys, Fremantle
Grant Hart: Rendezvous Grand Hotel (Lobby Bar), Scarborough
Sunday Sessions with Chief Monkey: Settlers Tavern (Verandah / 3pm), Margaret River
Scarlet Therapy + Thee Gold Blooms + Foreign Architects + Mike Malone: Rosemount Hotel (459 Bar), North Perth
Voudou Zazou: Swallow Bar, Maylands
Dianas + Aborted Tortoise + Dream Rimmy: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
James Bosley + Mike Cardy: Swan Lounge, North Fremantle
ONE DAY: 13 SEP, CAPITOL
Gunshy Romeos: Rosie O’Gradys, Fremantle Howie Morgan : Sail & Anchor, Fremantle Band of Frequencies : Settlers Tavern, Margaret River The New Invincibles + Emu Xperts + Secret Buttons + Dennis Commetti: Swan Basement, North Fremantle
SAT 13
Chainsaw Hookers + Legs Electric + The Bob Gordons + Them Sharks + Kaan: Amplifier Bar, Perth
Karaoke: Kalamunda Hotel, Kalamunda
Wire Birds: Balmoral, East Victoria Park
Frenzy: Leisure Inn, Rockingham
Greg Carter: Swinging Pig, Rockingham
James Wilson : Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Raw Artists Scope Showcase feat. Rag n Bone + Rich King Matthews + Ohayo + Highway Breakdown: The Bakery, Northbridge
Caravana Sun: Boston Brewery, Denmark
Raus + Usurper Of Modern Medicine + Mudlark: The Bird, Northbridge Kelly Read: The Boat, Mindarie Various Artists: The Highway Hotel, Bunbury Justin Burford: The Northshore Tavern, Hillarys Blackbirds: The Principle Micro Brewery, Midland Nightmoves: Universal Bar, Northbridge Leon Tioke: Wintersun Hotel, Geraldton Christ Punchers + Pork Swords + Huntwheel + more: Ya Ya’s, Northbridge
Wesley Goodlet Jamboree Scouts: Hyde Park, Perth
Various Artists: Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge DJ Squinty: Brighton Hotel, Mandurah The Organ Grinders : Brooklands Tavern, Southern River One Day: Capitol, Perth Adam James: Carine Glades Tavern, Duncraig Steve Parkin: Clancys Canning Bridge, Applecross Deep Sea Disco + DJ Swami Adima: Clancys Fish Pub (Red Room), Dunsborough Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs That Defined A Generation feat. Wes Carr + Kimberley Hodgson + Tom Oliver + Matt Pearce + Vanessa Krummenacher + Will Ewing: Crown Perth (2pm & 7.30pm), Burswood
Reece Mastin + The Kin: Lakes Theatre, Mandurah
Chris Gibbs Trio: Gosnells Hotel, Gosnells Supernova: Greenwood Hotel, Greenwood
Retrofit: Universal Bar, Northbridge
SUN 14
Kizzy: Bentley Hotel, Bentley
Ghostbuskers: Peel Ale House, Halls Head
Becs Scrivener Duo: Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Matt Williams: Wanneroo Tavern, Wanneroo James Wilson : Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour
MON 15
Various DJs: Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge Trivia: Clancys Canning Bridge, Applecross
Bam Bam: Players Bar, Mandurah
Justin Burford: Broken Hill Hotel, Victoria Park
Kevin Curran: Port Kennedy Tavern, Rockingham
Frankie G: Brooklands Tavern, Southern River
The Joy Elevation + Babyjane + Astro Pig + The Guitar Pit: Railway Hotel, North Fremantle
Chris Gibbs: Carine Glades Tavern, Duncraig
Wide Open Mic feat. Various Artists: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
Breakfast with The Limelights Jazz Trio: Clancys Fish Pub, City Beach
Chris Martin: Peel Ale House, Halls Head
Domenic Zurzolo: Rendezvous Grand Hotel (Lobby Bar), Scarborough Hunt For Dallas + Matty T Wall + Filthy Apes + Dan Firkin Trio: Rosemount Hotel (459 Bar), North Perth Mister Wolf + St James Sirens + Fuzz Bucket + White Avenue + They’re There + Bears & Dolls: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth Flava: Rosie O’Gradys, Fremantle
Black Magic Disco with + DJ JO19 + Feminem & Her Femme Fatales: Devilles Pad, Perth
Element + DannB + Green George + Jimi J + JaFunk: Geisha Bar, Northbridge
Uncle Jed: Ya Ya’s, Northbridge
Felix: Paramount Nightclub, Northbridge
DJ Razor Jack: Swallow Bar, Maylands
Greg Carter: Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
Howie Morgan : The Saint, Innaloo
Various Artists: Belmont Tavern, Cloverdale
Juliana Areias: Crown Perth (Lobby Lounge), Burswood
The Animals: Fly By Night, Fremantle
Soul Corporation: Universal Bar, Northbridge
Cam Avery + Shiny Joe Ryan: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
The Amani Consort: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Booty Jooce: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
Blackbirds: The Rose & Crown, Guildford
Andrew Winton: Balmoral, East Victoria Park
Decoy: Crown Perth (Groove Bar & Lounge), Burswood
A Tribute to Blossom Dearie with Ali Bodycoat + Libby Hammer: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
Huge: The Shed, Northbridge
Greg Carter: Leisure Inn, Rockingham
The Gypsy Minions: Sail & Anchor, Fremantle
Jonny Taylor: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
Light Street: Swinging Pig, Rockingham
Bare Bones #5 feat. Little Lord Street + Limbo + Husband: Swan Basement, North Fremantle The Jackdaws + The Lunettes + Ego: Swan Lounge, North Fremantle Frenzy: Swinging Pig, Rockingham The Bakery Box Social #2 feat. + Foam + The Morning Night + Silver Hills + Ray Finkle + Bi-Polarbear: The Bakery, Northbridge Strictface + Dellity + Nebula + Mandem Mitch + DJ NSFW: The Bird, Northbridge
Boom! Bap! Pow!: Clancys Fish Pub, Fremantle Band of Frequencies : Clancys Fish Pub, Dunsborough Two Frets Down: Como Hotel, Como Thierryno: Crown Perth (Lobby Lounge), Burswood Kris Buckle: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough Bollywood Bonanza feat. Various Artists: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth Mike Nayar: Gate Bar & Bistro, Success Various Artists: Gosnells Hotel, Gosnells Uncle Jed: Indi Bar, Scarborough
Song Lounge: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
Trivia: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
TUE 16
Open Mic Night with Shaun Street: Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge Trivia: Clancys Fish Pub, Fremantle Flava Dee: Crown Perth (Groove Bar), Burswood Hans Fiance: Crown Perth (Lobby Lounge), Burswood Future Entity: Ellington Jazz Club, Perth Ben Merito: Lucky Shag, Perth
Retriofit: Indian Ocean Brewing Company, Mindarie
The Heavenly Creatures + King Krime + Necter: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
Various Artists: Kalamunda Hotel, Kalamunda
Bex & Turin’s Wide Open Mic: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Wesley Goodlet Jamboree Scouts: Lakers Tavern, Thornlie
Siren Song Enterprises: Swinging Pig, Rockingham
Grant Hart: Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
Open Mic Night with Rae Sounds: The Bird, Northbridge
Siren & Assassin: Leisure Inn, Rockingham
Open Mic Night with Josh Terlick: The Laneway Lounge, Perth
Nathan Gaunt: M On The Point, Mandurah
Madam Montage: The Craftsman, Cannington
Doctopus + Scum of the Earth: Mojo’s Bar, North Fremantle
Soothe + Retriofit: The Laneway Lounge, Perth
Peter Ashton: Ocean View Tavern, Nowergup
The LifeLike Project + Nevsky Prospekt + Rob Walker + Kevin Curran: Ya Ya’s, Northbridge
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