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Friday 23rd May

Faker - This Heart Attack tour

Already renowned for their energetic live gigs, Sydney band Faker have recently given fans further reason to talk with the success of their current hit single ‘This Heart Attack’ – so it’s with great pleasure that we bring you more good news with

Quiet the Few

Thu 22nd May > The Espy

Quiet the Few play The Espy Basement with Red/on/White and Fire! Fire!

The Blacklist (Album Launch)

Fri 23rd May > The Tote

The Blacklist are back – heavier and more furious than ever. The Blacklist’s long-awaited new album, Total Blacklist, is a 12 track slab of ferocity that will make you want to punch heads & drink beer.

Trial Kennedy

Fri 23rd May > Karova Lounge

Trial Kennedy have firmly placed themselves on the map as one to watch for ‘08. They hit the Aussie East Coast to play shows from Brisbane to Adelaide.

I Killed The Prom Queen: 'Say Goodbye' tour

Fri 23rd May > 21 Arms

After disbanding in 2007, Adelaide metalcore outfit I Killed The Prom Queen have decided to appease their fans with the ‘Say Goodbye’ tour.

Heart of St Kilda concert

Fri 23rd May > The Palais Theatre

One of Melbourne’s most well respected and much loved community organisations, Sacred Heart Mission, is holding a star-studded fundraising spectacular at The Palais Theatre.

The Seabellies

Fri 23rd May > Revolver Upstairs

The Seabellies are an experimental outfit that combine elegant electronic sounds and rock layers with melodic vocals – it’s the kind of sound you would expect to hear if you were stuck in your favourite, recurring musical dream….the soundtrack provi

Plastic Palace Alice

Fri 23rd May > The East Brunswick Club

The future is looking bright for Plastic Palace Alice. Don’t miss your chance to see them launch their new record The Great Depression this May!

Tim Steward Band

Fri 23rd May > The Evelyn

Renowned for his efforts as front man of cult noisy pop band Screamfeeder, Tim Steward has been honing his song writing skills over the last fifteen plus years and it is with great excitement that we introduce you to the Tim Steward Band who will perform

Birds of Tokyo

Fri 23rd May > The Corner Hotel

Birds of Tokyo are set to embark on the Silhouettic Tour, their first for 2008 this May.

The Blacklist (Album Launch)

Fri 23rd May > The Tote

Mosaik & Michael Paynter

Fri 23rd May > Northcote Social Club

Get along to see Michael Paynter and his Thieves supporting Melbourne acoustic act Mosaik.

Fire Underground

Fri 23rd May > Pony Bar

Fire Underground 12.30pm – 1.10am Aural Window 11.30 – 12.10am Ashley’s Affair 10.30 – 11.10pm The Antique 9.30 – 10.10pm

Deep Roots #6 featuring TZU & Mia Dyson

Fri 23rd May > The Espy

TZU, Mia Dyson plus The Red Eyes, Illzilla, Cookin On 3 Burners, Martin Martini & The Bone Palace Orchestra, The Band Who Knew Too Much, Sforzanda, Dirt River Radio, Ronit feat Neda and Jungal. Plus DJ Alfie all night long!

USvsTHEM feat. Baseball and Grey Daturas

Fri 23rd May > Roxanne

To celebrate one year USvsTHEM is pulling a trifecta. This week we’re returning to our roots for the finale with Baseball and Grey Daturas in a double header.