Prepare yourself for Peeping Tom in June

Mike Patton is one of the most prolific artists of our time. Coming into prominence in the late ‘80s as the lead-vocalist for Faith No More, Patton refused to limit his artistic vision as he pushed boundaries and expanded his horizons – with Mr Bungle, then with Fantômas and Tomahawk. Now he returns to Australia in June in support of his most inspired and accessible work to date – Peeping Tom.



The emergence of Peeping Tom has been a long time coming for Patton fans. After a tumultuous journey beginning in 2000, Patton’s hard work culminated in the release of 2006’s Peeping Tom, a collaborative pop album featuring Norah Jones, Kool Keith and Massive Attack amongst many others.



Defying traditional rock values, Peeping Tom is a fusion of hip-hop and pop with minimal guitar; the music is driven by beats. Thought provoking – but not pretentious – there’s no easy explanation to what you hear. “This is my version of pop music,” Patton has declared of this project. As he wrote each track, Patton visualised his ideal collaborators. He then sent them song files and hoped for finished tracks as a form of reply.



In the live arena, Patton is an enigma. Intense and explosive, Patton is undoubtedly one of the best, unique and indefinable frontmen in music today. Last on Australian stages in 2005, reviews were rapturous: “Patton’s vocals leapt from child-like warbles to deafening shrieks, while his body took on the appearance of a marionette – invisible strings seizing him to life after every moment of calm.” fasterlouder.com.au wrote of Patton’s performance.



Don’t miss your chance to catch Peeping Tom. Tickets go on sale April 3.



Tuesday June 19 – The Tivoli (Brisbane). Tickets available through Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au, Rockinghorse Records and Skinny’s Music.



Thursday June 21 – Enmore Theatre (Sydney). Tickets available through Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au, Enmore Theatre Box Office 02 9550 3666.



Friday June 22 – Forum Theatre (Melbourne). Tickets available through Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au .



Sunday June 24 – Metropolis (Fremantle). Tickets available through Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au .