The Warehouse (Presented By Beat Magazine)
We’re flippin’ excited to bring three of our favourite acts to the Globe Warehouse. Up first are The Sugarcanes, who’re just as adept at driving rock’n’roll numbers as plaintive doo wop. Then there’s garage rockers Loose Tooth, who’re riding high on their recent EP Saturn Returns, featuring the exemplary combination of thrills and thoughts, Will You. Wrapping things up are Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, who marry melodic precision with sonic force and contemplative aromas.
The Church
Say what you will about the Catholic Church, but they’ve certainly got an eye for fine architecture. The Sacred Heart Church is an Italian Renaissance construction that’s been standing since the late 19th century, and Live N Local brings songwriters Mcrobin and Woodes to the venue for a free all ages event. The former makes sobering folk rock in the tradition of Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, while the latter employs elegant electronics to enhance yearning alt-pop numbers.
Mayfair Kytes on the 96 Tram
Tram Sessions is one of those novel phenomena that Melburnians speak about with haughty pride. Meanwhile, for many northsiders, the 96 tram provides a crucial link to the happenings of St Kilda. On Saturday August 20 Live N Local is killing two birds with one stone by getting chamber pop experimentalists Mayfair Kytes on board the 96 to soundtrack the journey south.
The Distillery
The New Savages were born to perform at the Melbourne Moonshine Distillery. The distillery specialises in sour mash shine that seeks to capture the spirit of the American South. The Savages are well educated in various forms of Southern blues music, particularly the droning chords and slide guitars of Mississippi country blues. Joining them are fellow blues disciples Mission Brown and The Ugly Kings.
FreeZa Winter Rap Up
Yes, FreeZa is rooted in the activities of young Victorians, but that’s not a typo in the event title. This Live N Local showcase features a crop of rising hip hop and R&B acts, including alt hip hopper Francois*, Wu-Tang descendent John Jr., and fast rising Aussie rap dude Dex.
Artist Development Program: The Right Track
The Right Track is a daylong series of panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to help independent artists get ahead in the industry. Happening all day at the Memo Music Hall, the free event covers songwriting, production, management, entertainment law, and conquering the digital sphere.
That Gold Street Sound
Motown revivalists That Gold Street Sound deliver old school soul with the raw power of rock’n’roll. It’s thick and juicy, just like a good burger. Anticipating the sort of hunger their music promotes, Live N Local have booked them in for a show at Big Mouth, who offer a list of burgers and cocktails certain to get your mojo pumping.
The Pier
Post-punk trio Destrends head up a four band takeover of St Kilda Pier. Destrends’ latest single Papa is a significant advance for the goth enthusiasts, recalling the fiercer early work of The Horrors. They’re joined by dapper psych rock quintet Fierce Mild, beat heavy synth poppers Passerine and garage pop newcomers Bears.
Busy Kingdom
With their latest release, Temptation, Busy Kingdom invoke the tightly constructed melodic incisiveness of mid-‘90s guitar pop. In an earlier era it’d be all over the radio, but a free show at the slick house of booze and food, Lady Grange, ain’t a bad compromise.
Artist Development Program: The Door’s Open
On the final day of Live N Local’s winter event, a whole range of music-oriented organisations within the City of Port Phillip will open their doors to budding industry hopefuls. Included are studio tours and demonstrations, educational institution open days and workshops, and an industry panel hosted by Music Victoria.
BY AUGUSTUS WELBY
