It's been a pretty rad year here in Melbourne.
We had U.V Race rocket to stardom, Royal Headache in Melbourne, Ghost of Tape Man Tour, a few Eddy Current Suppression Ring shows, Reuinions by Grong Grong, The Hitmen, Primitive Calculators, (am i forgetting anyone else?), Jay Reatard smashing it at Laneway, Late Arvo Sons album, Slug Guts Melbourne shows, The Gimmies from Japan, The Stabs album, Flip Out Festival, Ooga Boogas LP, Thee Oh Sees tour.. (am i forgetting anything?)
Bring on 2010!
i got caught pissing on the mainframe
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
December 29, 2009
December 13, 2009
Deaf Wish Interview
After drinking so much at the Tote for Dan Lewis' birthday, by the time i bumped into Jensen at Prudence bar i was pretty wasted. Can't quite remember how the interview came about, but i think it came out okay.
Deaf Wish Interview
Jensen = J
Zac = Z
Z- When does the album come out?
J- December 19.
Z- Whats your favourite track on it?
"Bartender hits the Last Drinks gong"
J- Probably, ahh good question... Track 7 Slow Me Down or Smash, track 2.
Z- Did you write those songs?
J- No, no we all write everything together.
Z- Is there a reason why they're your favourites?
J- Yeah they happened really quickly.
Z- Naturally.
J- Yeah yeah, that's why they're my favourites.
Z- Does that help them to translate live very well?
J- I think so, i think so because when you record them real quick they can only get better live.
Z- So when you're going into a show with Deaf Wish, is there something you're looking for in it?
J- Yeah i wanna be real. I want it to be real.
Z- Real?
J- Yeah you want it to be real. And you don't want to repeat yourself so much.
Z- So is there something you want from the crowd?
J- I can't see the crowd, because i'm short sighted. Yeah i can't really see past four or five metres. And when i had more hair- for years it was just hair. Thats all i could see.
Z- So if you could see would you be worried about it?
J- Probably but you know, i went to see my girlfriends band last night and i saw what they were looking at and it wasn't that scary.
Z- So when you've got like 2 hours before a show, do you look at your clothes and think about whether you should change?
J- That's a weird thing, i used to- i used to think about it. Now i just try not to repeat myself. I bought 20 flannellette shirts from a shop in North Melbourne just around the corner. That was my wardrobe for about 4 years. Now i just don't want to repeat myself. Like i'll have my Cut Sick shirt with the red flannie or maybe the Cut Sick shirt with the green flannie. I wish i was good at it but i hate thinking about it.
Z- So you just try not to think about it then?
J- Yeah, getting dressed.
Z- The way you present yourself is important- even if you don't want it to be, It kind of is.
J- Yeah your exactly right, you do think about it.
Z- But i guess your not about to buy an Armani suit for a gig?
J- I would like to though, I'd like to look really good. I'd like to look really sharp. Like how Amy supported Jon Spencer last night. He looked really sharp.
Z- But he's probably worn the same suit for 10 years.
J- Probably.
Z- So is there anyone in Deaf Wish that you're jealous of?
J- Daniel Toomie started wearing turtle necks between Tri-State Lovers and Hate Club and our mate Sam Agostino(Digger & The Pussycats, Kamikaze Trio) said to him "I know now why you wear the neck tie and it's because when you go to play, you go to work." and he's been wearing neck ties ever since.
Z- Do you think it makes him play better?
J- He's always played great. You know i was at this jeans shop last year loading up on black jeans and-
Z- You love your bulk shopping.
J- Nah i just hate shopping that much.
Z- If i need a pair of jeans i buy one, with the intention of buying more. Even if i've got the money, i'll just get one. Because i figure i'm not gonna waste money on clothes, i'd rather buy six 7 inches. Then the one pair.
J- Well i like that about you.
Z- So have you got a favourite suburb to play in? How do you feel about playing St. Kilda?
J- Yeah St. Kilda's always been kind of fun. How do you describe going to St. Kilda and playing the Espy. I like the Lounge bar up the front, that's the one you want. In terms of Melbourne places to play, Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne. Probably seen and played the best gigs of my life there. When i moved to North Melbourne it was 2001. You'd see punk bands playing with no shirts on a tuesday night. I've never wanted to leave North Melbourne since.
I do like playing the Pony 2am shows as well, always an interesting night. But i suppose if you want to talk about venues with good stages and spiritual significance, you can't go past The Tote Hotel. You can't go past it. The only time you can beat the Tote Hotel is on the footy field.
Z- Go the East!
Twombs
Jensen
Nick
Pete
Jensen
Nick
(Photos taken by Zac O at Sydney Flip Out - Manning Bar 2009)
Deaf Wish Interview
Jensen = J
Zac = Z
Z- When does the album come out?
J- December 19.
Z- Whats your favourite track on it?
"Bartender hits the Last Drinks gong"
J- Probably, ahh good question... Track 7 Slow Me Down or Smash, track 2.
Z- Did you write those songs?
J- No, no we all write everything together.
Z- Is there a reason why they're your favourites?
J- Yeah they happened really quickly.
Z- Naturally.
J- Yeah yeah, that's why they're my favourites.
Z- Does that help them to translate live very well?
J- I think so, i think so because when you record them real quick they can only get better live.
Z- So when you're going into a show with Deaf Wish, is there something you're looking for in it?
J- Yeah i wanna be real. I want it to be real.
Z- Real?
J- Yeah you want it to be real. And you don't want to repeat yourself so much.
Z- So is there something you want from the crowd?
J- I can't see the crowd, because i'm short sighted. Yeah i can't really see past four or five metres. And when i had more hair- for years it was just hair. Thats all i could see.
Z- So if you could see would you be worried about it?
J- Probably but you know, i went to see my girlfriends band last night and i saw what they were looking at and it wasn't that scary.
Z- So when you've got like 2 hours before a show, do you look at your clothes and think about whether you should change?
J- That's a weird thing, i used to- i used to think about it. Now i just try not to repeat myself. I bought 20 flannellette shirts from a shop in North Melbourne just around the corner. That was my wardrobe for about 4 years. Now i just don't want to repeat myself. Like i'll have my Cut Sick shirt with the red flannie or maybe the Cut Sick shirt with the green flannie. I wish i was good at it but i hate thinking about it.
Z- So you just try not to think about it then?
J- Yeah, getting dressed.
Z- The way you present yourself is important- even if you don't want it to be, It kind of is.
J- Yeah your exactly right, you do think about it.
Z- But i guess your not about to buy an Armani suit for a gig?
J- I would like to though, I'd like to look really good. I'd like to look really sharp. Like how Amy supported Jon Spencer last night. He looked really sharp.
Z- But he's probably worn the same suit for 10 years.
J- Probably.
Z- So is there anyone in Deaf Wish that you're jealous of?
J- Daniel Toomie started wearing turtle necks between Tri-State Lovers and Hate Club and our mate Sam Agostino(Digger & The Pussycats, Kamikaze Trio) said to him "I know now why you wear the neck tie and it's because when you go to play, you go to work." and he's been wearing neck ties ever since.
Z- Do you think it makes him play better?
J- He's always played great. You know i was at this jeans shop last year loading up on black jeans and-
Z- You love your bulk shopping.
J- Nah i just hate shopping that much.
Z- If i need a pair of jeans i buy one, with the intention of buying more. Even if i've got the money, i'll just get one. Because i figure i'm not gonna waste money on clothes, i'd rather buy six 7 inches. Then the one pair.
J- Well i like that about you.
Z- So have you got a favourite suburb to play in? How do you feel about playing St. Kilda?
J- Yeah St. Kilda's always been kind of fun. How do you describe going to St. Kilda and playing the Espy. I like the Lounge bar up the front, that's the one you want. In terms of Melbourne places to play, Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne. Probably seen and played the best gigs of my life there. When i moved to North Melbourne it was 2001. You'd see punk bands playing with no shirts on a tuesday night. I've never wanted to leave North Melbourne since.
I do like playing the Pony 2am shows as well, always an interesting night. But i suppose if you want to talk about venues with good stages and spiritual significance, you can't go past The Tote Hotel. You can't go past it. The only time you can beat the Tote Hotel is on the footy field.
Z- Go the East!
Twombs
Jensen
Nick
Pete
Jensen
Nick
December 12, 2009
Recent photos from my phone
Hey guys i was just looking through some photos on my phone and thought i'd make a post with them. These were all taken within the last week.
Dick Diver instore at Polyester on Thursday.
UV Race live to air at PBS. Friday
Late Arvo Sons at Cobra Bar. Friday
UV Race at The Tote. Marcus. Friday
UV Dan.
UV Al and Georgia.
Enjoy!
Dick Diver instore at Polyester on Thursday.
UV Race live to air at PBS. Friday
Late Arvo Sons at Cobra Bar. Friday
UV Race at The Tote. Marcus. Friday
UV Dan. 
UV Al and Georgia.
December 08, 2009
Friday is all about The Tote (for those not at Meredith)
The Tote Hotel, what can you say about it? If i was stranded on an island and could only have 1 bar, it would definately be The Tote.
Tote Front Bar Every Friday! 6-9pm
Knock off early and come on down for Special Guest DJs and free pizza each week –
Plus it’s Happy Hour from 6-8pm!
This week’s special guest DJ is DJ Tim Scott The Maggott!
‘Animal Corrective’
Warragul Disgrace
Popolice
Dachen
XTX
Hammocks & Honey
+ Love of Diagrams DJs & DJ Shags
$5 - Doors 8pm
Dan Lewis is a short man who wears glasses. He also knows most of Melbourne which is a great effort since he was born and raised in New Zealand. He likes music and birthday parties so he has combined his birthday party and music and come up with his birthday party gig at the tote. Popolice are playing and it's an ex New Zealand guy making deadly noisy pop.
Dachen are also playing and they feature a member from Woollen Kits. XTX are playing this shindig and they feature members from repairs and Splitfoot.Hammocks and Honey are playing and this is a wozza who is really into lady gaga and glitter so lets hope she is into tight spandex costumes as well.
There is also some band called the Warragul Disgrace who will play last and some of them are from Warragul and all are disgraceful.After the bands have played to get every one in the mood for loving and shagging there will be love of diagrams djing and shags will also be djing. So bake a birthday cake and eat it then come to dan's party to dance the cake off your hips. from marcus.
Upstairs in Cobra!
Baptism of Uzi
Late Arvo Sons
Little Killing
Halfheads
$7 - Doors 8pm
From below the West Gate Bridge Baptism of Uzi ooze to the city to play the Cobra Bar on Friday December 11th. After a year of hypnotising subjects with their garage psychedelia the dudes will play their final show of the year in the vine infested pit of Cobra Bar. The Late Arvo Sons, Little Killing and HalfHeads are also featured on what sets to be a night of electric rock in the jungle.
Tote Front Bar Every Friday! 6-9pm
Knock off early and come on down for Special Guest DJs and free pizza each week –
Plus it’s Happy Hour from 6-8pm!
This week’s special guest DJ is DJ Tim Scott The Maggott!
‘Animal Corrective’
Warragul Disgrace
Popolice
Dachen
XTX
Hammocks & Honey
+ Love of Diagrams DJs & DJ Shags
$5 - Doors 8pm
Dan Lewis is a short man who wears glasses. He also knows most of Melbourne which is a great effort since he was born and raised in New Zealand. He likes music and birthday parties so he has combined his birthday party and music and come up with his birthday party gig at the tote. Popolice are playing and it's an ex New Zealand guy making deadly noisy pop.
Dachen are also playing and they feature a member from Woollen Kits. XTX are playing this shindig and they feature members from repairs and Splitfoot.Hammocks and Honey are playing and this is a wozza who is really into lady gaga and glitter so lets hope she is into tight spandex costumes as well.
There is also some band called the Warragul Disgrace who will play last and some of them are from Warragul and all are disgraceful.After the bands have played to get every one in the mood for loving and shagging there will be love of diagrams djing and shags will also be djing. So bake a birthday cake and eat it then come to dan's party to dance the cake off your hips. from marcus.
Upstairs in Cobra!
Baptism of Uzi
Late Arvo Sons
Little Killing
Halfheads
$7 - Doors 8pm
From below the West Gate Bridge Baptism of Uzi ooze to the city to play the Cobra Bar on Friday December 11th. After a year of hypnotising subjects with their garage psychedelia the dudes will play their final show of the year in the vine infested pit of Cobra Bar. The Late Arvo Sons, Little Killing and HalfHeads are also featured on what sets to be a night of electric rock in the jungle.
Extortion in Melbourne, 1 show only!
Wednesday
December 9th @
The Birmingham Hotel
EXTORTION(Perth)
CIRCUITS
RORT
SUCIO PODER
$10 Entry
8pm Doors
December 9th @
The Birmingham Hotel
EXTORTION(Perth)
CIRCUITS
RORT
SUCIO PODER
$10 Entry
8pm Doors
December 02, 2009
December 01, 2009
Spooky Fest
Spooky Fest ruled, i took a bunch of photos, here's some favourites-
DIGGER & THE PUSSYCATS - First show back in Australia from their Euro tour
GENTLE BEN & HIS SENSITIVE SIDE
THE STABS
SIX FOOT HICK
Melbourne loves the Hick - that really isn't my hand, though i have an idea whose it is
The 6 Ft. Hick set on sunday with The Jacknives was good too, i dj'd with my brah's Jack and Jimi- the Pissing On The Mainframe dj's. Request us for your next birthday or banquet!
DIGGER & THE PUSSYCATS - First show back in Australia from their Euro tour
GENTLE BEN & HIS SENSITIVE SIDE
THE STABS
SIX FOOT HICK
Melbourne loves the Hick - that really isn't my hand, though i have an idea whose it is
The 6 Ft. Hick set on sunday with The Jacknives was good too, i dj'd with my brah's Jack and Jimi- the Pissing On The Mainframe dj's. Request us for your next birthday or banquet!
November 29, 2009
6 Ft. Hick at the Old Bar tonight!
Hey freaks Brisbane's 6 Ft. Hick are playing again tonight after last nights Spooky Fest which was awesome- lots of BBQ! I took lots of photos- ill update with those when this hangover dies down.
Anyway, tonight! The Jacknives and 6 Ft. Hick and then i'm dj'ing till Joel kicks me out of his bar. Theres going to be heaps of free bbq going around so get in early and get yourself a snag.
I think it's $6 which covers dinner, good tunes and watching the Corbett brothers annhilate again.
Anyway, tonight! The Jacknives and 6 Ft. Hick and then i'm dj'ing till Joel kicks me out of his bar. Theres going to be heaps of free bbq going around so get in early and get yourself a snag.
I think it's $6 which covers dinner, good tunes and watching the Corbett brothers annhilate again.
November 26, 2009
UV Race Sydney shows/Mountain Fold #3 launch
** LAUNCH OF MOUNTAIN FOLD MUSIC JOURNAL ISSUE 3 **
The UV Race (Melb)
After their rowdy set at Flip Out Sydney, Victorias most popular
sun-worshiping 6 piece are back in Sydney to launch their universally loved debut LP. Idiot savant punk rock at it’s best!
Royal Headache
Four musical obsessives who channel their affection of the best
elements of punk, power pop, soul and garage to create songs that will stay with you - permanently.
Lakes (Melb)
Lakes sees Sean Bailey drifting solo across the badlands, with burnt out ragas crafted out of a tangle of instruments summoning up a fear of open spaces. Incorporating the darker side of post-punk, acid-folk and bleak eastern guitar scales with a menacing no-hoper punk rock atmosphere.
DJs: Owen (of Straight Arrows / Pee Wee) & Bad Wettin’ Bad Boys
MOUNTAIN FOLD
We are proud to announce the completion of Issue #3 of Mountain Fold Music Journal.
Issue #3 features:
- Oren Ambarchi
- Rowland S. Howard
- Pink Reason
- Release The Bats
- Sun Araw
- UV Race
Alcohol supplied by Grolsch
$12
8pm
(Can one of you Melbourne-ites bring me back a copy?)
THEN
On Saturday the UV's are playing with Bed Wettin Bad Boys, Whores and Beautiful. It's at Doledrums. I posted the flyer a few days ago- scroll down fucker.
The UV Race (Melb)
After their rowdy set at Flip Out Sydney, Victorias most popular
sun-worshiping 6 piece are back in Sydney to launch their universally loved debut LP. Idiot savant punk rock at it’s best!
Royal Headache
Four musical obsessives who channel their affection of the best
elements of punk, power pop, soul and garage to create songs that will stay with you - permanently.
Lakes (Melb)
Lakes sees Sean Bailey drifting solo across the badlands, with burnt out ragas crafted out of a tangle of instruments summoning up a fear of open spaces. Incorporating the darker side of post-punk, acid-folk and bleak eastern guitar scales with a menacing no-hoper punk rock atmosphere.
DJs: Owen (of Straight Arrows / Pee Wee) & Bad Wettin’ Bad Boys
MOUNTAIN FOLD
We are proud to announce the completion of Issue #3 of Mountain Fold Music Journal.
Issue #3 features:
- Oren Ambarchi
- Rowland S. Howard
- Pink Reason
- Release The Bats
- Sun Araw
- UV Race
Alcohol supplied by Grolsch
$12
8pm
(Can one of you Melbourne-ites bring me back a copy?)
THEN
On Saturday the UV's are playing with Bed Wettin Bad Boys, Whores and Beautiful. It's at Doledrums. I posted the flyer a few days ago- scroll down fucker.
Negative Guest List Zine
Just picked up Issue #6 of the Negative Guest List zine outta Brisbane.
This issue features interviews with:
-Fabulous Diamonds
-Outer Spacist
-The U.V Race
-The Stabs
-The Twerps
and 3 interviews i did with:
-Jem Moloney of Firewitch/We Empty Rooms
-Late Arvo Sons
-Woollen Kits
Also has some reviews and ads.
PUMP YR FIST
Negative Guest List
Senior Editor Brendon Annesley at his desk
This issue features interviews with:
-Fabulous Diamonds
-Outer Spacist
-The U.V Race
-The Stabs
-The Twerps
and 3 interviews i did with:
-Jem Moloney of Firewitch/We Empty Rooms
-Late Arvo Sons
-Woollen Kits
Also has some reviews and ads.
PUMP YR FIST
Negative Guest List
Senior Editor Brendon Annesley at his desk
November 25, 2009
Spooky Records Presents...
Spooky Records is having their 10 year anniversary this saturday at the TOTE- lots of bands, beer and a free BBQ!
November 23, 2009
Halfheads
New kids on the block, Halfheads played their first show over the weekend at the North Melbourne Town Hall aka The Townie. Halfheads features members of Chinese Burns/Dollar Bar/Fancy Boys and Borkum Riff. They played with Sweet Dreams from Brisbane.
Couldn't catch the show myself but thanks to Patrick you can see some of it here-
To see more clips click here
Couldn't catch the show myself but thanks to Patrick you can see some of it here-
To see more clips click here
November 21, 2009
November 18, 2009
Woollen Kits/School Of Radiant Living
Hey Dudes- This Sunday Woollen Kits and The School Of Radiant Living are doing an early show at the Builders Arms on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.
Rad flyer!
Rad flyer!
November 11, 2009
Nobunny interview!!!!
Jimi and Zac wrote up some questions for Nobunny together, enjoy!
What were you for halloween?
LUX INTERIOR
I heard you started out as an elvis impersonator, did you ever go to any conventions or anything like that and how were you received by the elvis-loving community?
I've been to many E conventions. Elvis lovers don't care for much if it ain't the king, nawmean.
A lot of your artwork is a reference to other bands, any particular reason why?
I have no thoughts of my own.
Whats the best/most surprising description of your music you have heard?
"music that is stripped of all redeeming features, just a bunch of fuck ups doing the shittiest thing they can think of"
Do you have fans that have sent you really weird stuff? if so, like what?
I've had multiple dead rabbits thrown at me.
Does it surprise you that parents bring small children to your shows and how do you feel about it?
Nothing surprises me, it's 2009. Kids, dogs, grannies.... all is welcome.
I saw the "alleged worst show of 2008" video, has there been a worst of 2009 show?
You have no idea
But seriously, what's with the mask?
Usually some sweat n stink.
What is Christmas like in the Nobunny home?
homeless
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
stay alive
THANK YOU NOBUNNY!!!!!
AUSTRALIA LOVES YOU!!!!!
What were you for halloween?
LUX INTERIOR
I heard you started out as an elvis impersonator, did you ever go to any conventions or anything like that and how were you received by the elvis-loving community?
I've been to many E conventions. Elvis lovers don't care for much if it ain't the king, nawmean.
A lot of your artwork is a reference to other bands, any particular reason why?
I have no thoughts of my own.
Whats the best/most surprising description of your music you have heard?
"music that is stripped of all redeeming features, just a bunch of fuck ups doing the shittiest thing they can think of"
Do you have fans that have sent you really weird stuff? if so, like what?
I've had multiple dead rabbits thrown at me.
Does it surprise you that parents bring small children to your shows and how do you feel about it?
Nothing surprises me, it's 2009. Kids, dogs, grannies.... all is welcome.
I saw the "alleged worst show of 2008" video, has there been a worst of 2009 show?
You have no idea
But seriously, what's with the mask?
Usually some sweat n stink.
What is Christmas like in the Nobunny home?
homeless
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
stay alive
THANK YOU NOBUNNY!!!!!
AUSTRALIA LOVES YOU!!!!!
The Twerps 7" Launch
The Twerps have just put out a new 7" and cd. It's kick ass, go buy it.
I have every intention to make this gig, really wanna see Beaches again!!
Pic by Ben Butcher - Long Exposure
I have every intention to make this gig, really wanna see Beaches again!!
Pic by Ben Butcher - Long Exposure
November 03, 2009
If i were in Sydney this weekend
I'm glad i'm in Melbourne but if i wasn't i'd still be covered for a sweet time.
Melbourne's Twerps are playing shows in Sydney this weekend, go see them- particularly this one...
Melbourne's Twerps are playing shows in Sydney this weekend, go see them- particularly this one...
Chinese Burns last show!
Chinese Burns are playing their last show on friday night with Deaf Wish at the North Melbourne Town Hall. I'll be there, you'll be there- so i'll see you then!
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