Tattersalls Lane will be packing an international twist, transforming into the kind of party you won’t see anywhere else. Detroit-based hip hop producer Black Milk will lead the charge. As well as collaborations with the likes of Jack White, Robert Glasper and Danny Brown, he has a solid back catalogue and a reputation for thrilling live shows. He’ll be joined by New Zealand rap duo Average Rap Band, Yeo, SAATSUMA and more. It’s going down at Section 8 and Ferdydurke from 4pm.
Pearls + Loose Tooth + DJ Emoceans
Get ready for a night of new music, old favourites and a few surprises along the way when I OH YOU bring together some of Melbourne’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Three-piece Pearls will be showcasing tracks from last year’s debut LP, Pretend You’re Mine, as well as brand-spanking-new tunes from their forthcoming second album, while Loose Tooth will be bringing their smouldering guitar pop gems like those found on their debut album Saturn Returns. DJ Emoceans and I OH YOU DJs will hit the decks, opening and closing the night with only the freshest dancefloor fillers. Make your way to The Toff from 7pm.
PBS Live Broadcast: Jarrow + Jess Ribeiro + Jim Lawrie
PBS is back for their annual live broadcast, bringing together a very tight lineup while PBS announcers get among the action. Jarrow will be taking to the stage off the back of his critically acclaimed album, 2003 Dream, while brooding alt-country singer/songwriter Jess Ribeiro will be unleashing songs from her latest effort, Kill It Yourself. Jim Lawrie will be performing his brand of Australiana, pulling from his records Eons and Paying My Debts from the Grave. Adding an extra layer of good times to the event, interviews will flow throughout – giving you the inside story on bands and special guests. It’s going down at The Curtin from 7pm.
Groeni + Lossless + Vulture St. Tape Gang
Local label and all-round tastemakers Wondercore Island bring together some of its newest artists and friends for what can only be described as a night for futuristic tastes. There’ll be live electronic and completely improvised jazz, as well as beat making with a self-sampling vocoder – just to give you an idea. New Zealand electronic trio Groeni, Lossless – the musical genius of Oscar Key Sung & HTMLflowers, Footscray duo SO.Crates (featuring Skomes and Cazeaux O.S.L.O) and the totally improvised insanity that is Vulture St Tape Gang join forces at Belleville from 9pm.
