Author results: Patrick Collins
Gil Scott-Heron, 'I'm New Here'
Thirteen years is a long time to go without releasing an album. Thirteen years ago I had just discovered the joy of self-love. I had just stopped being afraid of the dark. I had just learned how to take those massive bong hits like Ghostface Killah. Back then, flute solos were a serious and beautiful component of a song.
Black Lips interview
The Black Lips just may have finally grown up. Sure Jared threw down and got punched in the face by some shitty Brooklyn band, but those guys suck anyway and that punch won't make them any better. There are fewer and fewer reports of the Lips whipping out their junk unexpectedly and pissing off (and on.
Slow Club (UK) with Jessica Says and Dick Diver
What:
Slow Club (UK) with Jessica Says and Dick Diver
Where:
The Empress, 714 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North
When:
Fri Jan 22, doors 8pm
How much:
$15
Description:
Slow Club have quite a few shows in the next few weeks, but everyone knows that a small intimate show at the Empress will always trump the Corner when these guys get huge and you can be hoity patooti about seeing them first. They're pretty much the typical anti-folk band because they can make jangly rhythms infect your head yet they have barely any singing ability, but what does that matter when you have the heart, an acoustic guitar, and a set of drums? - PC
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Hot artsy types
The Books (USA) two shows
What:
The Books (USA) two shows
Where:
John Curtin Bandroom, 29 Lygon St, Carlton
When:
Thurs Jan 14 with Kes Band. Fri Jan 15 with Via Tania (USA) and Shady Lane. Doors 8.30pm both nights.
How much:
Tickets $32 +BF from here
Description:
Fans of The Books are crazy. They're about as devoted as you can get to a band before you start tattooing Jerry Garcia's face on your ass during the second encore of the 100th time you've seen the Dead (it's a tradition, really). But for some reason, although the Sydney shows have been sold out since Jesus was alive, the two Melbourne shows still have tickets.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Gold sounds
Aeroplane
What:
Aeroplane
Where:
Sorry Grandma, 590 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne
When:
Fri Jan 15, doors 10pm
How much:
$20 or $15 guestlist
Win:
Thanks to Sorry Grandma we have a dbl pass to give away! To enter email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject 'tantric poppin' and lockin'
Description:
Hailing from Walonie, which we assume rhymes with bologna, this Belgian duo have taken a bit of a split and sent the Vito Deluca half over here to soak up some rays. With an ear for non-traditional dance elements to sample and lay over catchy basslines and disco beats, Vito is here to make you all hot and bothered, dancing all over each other like some crazy fertility ritual.
Event: DJs
Stimulus: Boot Scooting
Jens Lekman Rooftop Show
I've met Jens Lekman once. He seemed kinda shy and was inattentive due to relentlessly hitting on my hot lesbian friend, but during our brief moment together I asked him, 'Hey Jens, why don't you ever play shows in Melbourne? You live here right? What's the deal with flying to Chicago and Santiago to play shows, but you only ever want to drink with us? Or get behind the decks at someone else's show? Really man, I need to know, I'm in love with you and I want to be serenaded like every 24-year-old boy dreams of.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, 'Higher Than the Stars' EP
Let's just set the record straight. No matter what might have been said about the Pains sounding like the Vivian Girls... it was all lies. They don't. At all. Teaches all of you bloggers out there to not smoke that Mexican brick weed and then listen to records. You never know what's in that shit.
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