Straight Outta Compton
Straight Outta Compton depicts the creation of one of the most genre-defining albums in hip hop history. N.W.A’s 1988, debut studio album of the same name was born out of frustrations with racial inequality in the heart of Compton, California, and brought attention to the culture of gang and police violence festering in LA. The film explores the world of early ’90s hip hop and the implosion of N.W.A less than a year after Fuck Tha Police had them labelled as the most dangerous band in America. Witness the strength of street knowledge that gave way to the evolution of gangster rap. It screens tonight at Rooftop Cinema.
Monolake
The first of three events at MMW featuring Berlin sound-art master Robert Henke, Monolake’s futuristic and highly rhythmic music sits on the boundary of contemporary club culture with strong textural and drone elements. Trust us, this performance will keep the audience on the edge. They’ll be joined by Echo Inspectors and Spilt Silo at the Former Royal Women’s Hospital tonight.
Luke Howard
Each day of Melbourne Music Week our mates over at FasterLouder are hosting their Lunchbox Series – a full bill of free lunchtime gigs at MMW’s flagship venue the Former Royal Women’s Hospital. Enjoy lunch while a stable of Australian talent takes to the stage. Today, classically trained pianist Luke Howard will play thought-provoking pieces as he is joined by a live band.
Subculture in 1980s Germany
Geniale Dilletanten (Brilliant Dilletantes) is currently presenting a comprehensive survey of 1980s German subculture: a rich array of video, audio, photos, magazines, record covers, gig posters and other artefacts. Initiated and curated by The Goethe-Institut Australia, the exhibition showcases the work of experimental bands such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft (DAF), and Die Tödliche Doris, as well as visual artists, filmmakers and designers from West and East Germany. It’s open daily at the RMIT University Gallery.
