LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide June 13th
Mantra: Melbourne-based rapper, Mantra, has just been signed to Ten to Two Records (Seth Senry, Xavier Rudd), and will be celebrating the release of his brand new single Loudmouth at The Standard. He began his career as a producer and the MC already has two records under his belt and frequent airplay, he’s also earnt the hard-to-come-by respect of fellow rappers, being labelled, “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper”. He will be supported on the night by Bam Bam and Big Village affiliates, Rapaport and Tenth Dan.
Thu, Jun 13th, The Standard
Abbe May: Kiss My Apocalypse is the latest offering from sultry songstress, Abbe May. Her sound is described as “doom pop”, an aesthetic that was created over 18 months of experimentation with her producer Sam Ford in a studio in Perth. Following up her AMP-nominated record, Design Desire, Kiss My Apocalypse has the guitars take a backseat while her husky vocals and nocturnal synths take over. It is sensual, aggressive and dark.
Fri, Jun 14th, Oxford Art Factory
What So Not: The side project of Australia’s premiere producer and DJ, Flume, What So Not combines the powers of Emoh and Harley to produce some sweaty, grimy beats. Their remix of one of the biggest tunes of 2012, Get Free, has got the attention of Nero, Mad Decent/Downtown and Diplo (the brains behind Major Lazer). If Flume’s success is anything to go by, these boys are here to stay. The Sydney lads will be supported by electro producer, Lance Gurisik aka Lancelot on the night.
Sat, Jun 15th, Chinese Laundry
Cogel: The indie pop five-piece will be playing their first live show of 2013 at the Vanguard. They spent the last six months in hiding writing new material for their forthcoming debut (due in 2014) and the band will be showcasing new material alongside old gems like The Bug and Aquariam. With two critically acclaimed EPs and a Gotye support slot under their belt, the dream pop quintet have been lauded as “one of Sydney’s most exciting live bands”. Joining them on the night will be Cull and Found at Sea.
Sun, Jun 16th, The Vanguard
TOY: The British quintet is cited as one of The Horrors favourite bands. Their gig at Oxford Art Factory will mark the debut Australian tour for the psychedelic rockers. Three of the band members previously played in Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong. They supported The Vaccines on their UK tour last year and the five-piece will now be the first band to play the Bulmers Underground series, supporting Britain’s most exciting new bands.
Wed, Jun 19th, Oxford Art Factory (SY)
