Keyword results: Pop
The Besnard Lakes, Are The Roaring Night
Sometimes I wish I didn't have to tell you about music via a flashing computer screen.
I wish I could just play you something at a party. Or make you a mix CD. Some things are better if you find them out by accident, or from a friend. The Besnard Lakes have too much personality for the impersonality of a computer screen.
Frida Hyvönen with Pikelet
What:
Frida Hyvönen with Pikelet
Where:
Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall, 2 Lygon St, Carlton
When:
Wed Feb 10, doors 8pm
How much:
$27 +BF from here, selling fast!
Description:
It's taken Guy Blackman a long time to convince Swedish pop goddess Frida Hyvönen (Hee-Vo-Nen) to come out here and play a show. Even though we have never heard of her, Frida is a household name in Sweden and has a 24-hour armed guard of drummers and soaring back-up vocalists. Her latest album Silence is Wild has been out on Chapter for a while and now, thanks to GB's angelic phone manner and powers of persuasion, we will be able to hear it live.
Event: Bands & DJs
Stimulus: Gold sounds
Francolin EP launch with Seagull, Darren Sylvester and Kieran Ryan (Kid Sam)
What:
Francolin EP launch with Seagull, Darren Sylvester and Kieran Ryan (Kid Sam)
Where:
The Toff, Lvl 2, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne
When:
Thurs Jan 21, 7.30-11pm
How much:
$10 +BF from here or $15 +BF with CD from here or $12 to get through the door on the night
Description:
"Whilst many bands tend to steer clear of creating pure, fun, beautifully crafted pop music, Francolin are embracing it with open arms." Melbourne based Swedish songwriter Staffan Guinane manages to make you laugh and weep and dance without coming off as a total kiwi fruit. - Us.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Brand Spankin New
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.
Witch Hats, 'Solarium Down the Causeway'
Witch Hats are undeniably one of Australia's most intense rock bands, a newer and slightly more urgent version of that band that Nick Cave was in, in the early '90s (what's their name again?). They've just released a new EP, Solarium Down the Causeway, which just made me think of the 6km walk I used to take to the shops, where a Solarium and porn store were the only bastions of visible civilisation on the road to glory (German baked goods being the glory).
Jimmy Hawk EP launch with Sir and Big Smoke
What:
Jimmy Hawk EP launch with Sir and Big Smoke
Where:
Upstairs at the Grace Darling, 114 Smith St, Collingwood
When:
Sat Nov 7, doors 8.30pm
How much:
Entry $12
Description:
Now we love Jimmy Hawk, who doesn't? Golden chords, countrified pop/folk. You feel like your living right in Echo Park, LA! He's launching his new EP, Born on a Mountain, this Saturday night at the Grace Darling's pristine-but-not-for-long new bandroom. But the other event we want to mention that's happening at the Grace this weekend is Friday night fish 'n' chips.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Brand Spankin New
Woollen Kits 7" launch, with Super Wild Horses, School Of Radiant Living, Constant Mongrel
What:
Woollen Kits 7" launch, with Super Wild Horses, School Of Radiant Living, Constant Mongrel
Where:
The Tote, 71 Johnston St, Collingwood
When:
Fri Oct 23, DJs from 6pm, bands from 8pm
How much:
$6 on the door
Description:
Woollen Kits are part of the current breed of Melbourne garage punk bands with pop leanings who are pretty much nailing it. They're super cool, but in a friendly, rough and ready way, with musical smarts and enthusiasm for miles. Their new, home recorded 7" EP Teenage Love encapsulates their vibe and is really sweet, as is this line up, including School of Radiant Living, Constant Mongrel, Super Wild Horses on DJ and live duty, as well as DJ's UV and My Uncle Is Dan Ackroyd.
Event: Bands & DJs
Stimulus: Brand Spankin New
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