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Spoegwolf (ZAF)

Spoegwolf is 'n Afrikaanse musiekgroep van die Paarl, Suid-Afrika wat in Februarie 2012 gestig is. Die groep bestaan uit Moskou du Toit (tromme, perkussie en sang), Chris von Wielligh (kitaar, klavier), Albert van der Merwe (baskitaar, sang, rymklets) en Danie du Toit (sang, kitaar, klavier). Van hulle treffers is Loerie, Lenie Blou, Bittermaan en Somerset-Wes. Spoegwolf het geskiedenis gemaak deur die eerste Afrikaanse musiekgroep te wees om die nommer een plek op die Apple Music treffersparade in Suid-Afrika te beklee. Op hoërskool het Chris by hulle aangesluit op klawerbord, en in 2008 het hulle Die Burger se Jip Rockspaaider-kompetisie gewen.

Die eersteprys het 'n professionele opname in 'n ateljee behels deur Paris Recording Studios - hul eerste musiekvideo, en gigs moes sorg vir daaglikse uitgawes. In hulle tweede jaar het hy en Albert besluit om dié spelery meer professioneel aan te pak. Die musiekgroep het as Ysterkoei bekend gestaan tot en met 2012, toe Spoegwolf ontstaan het en die groep 'n sterker visie en beeld wou koppel aan die groep en die musiek wat hulle maak.

Hulle visie – en met Danie se nuutgevonde insigte te danke aan sy taal- en kultuurvakke verkry in die rekenaarlokaal waar hy saans na ete gaan werk het – was om ’n musiekgroep te skep vir mense wat lief is vir literatuur.

“Ons wou ’n Afrikaanse band wees wat dink.” Hy noem dan ook sy literêre en musiekinspirasie as onderskeidelik Ernest Hemingway, J.D. Salinger en Bruce Springsteen."

FOXTROT OSKAR

Foxtrot Oskar is an up and coming indie/Alt rock group. Hailing out of Melbourne, these musos are recently coming off of their first official single "Paper Thin" and are now working on stamping their name across town with their hard hitting energetic sound.

Featuring Chloe Horler on Vocals, Connor Davis on Lead Guitar, Michael Donaldson on Rhythm Guitar, Riley Davis on Drums and Sage Brandini on Bass.

All from different walks of life, Foxtrot Oskar's music and lyrics range from political prospective, exploring the differing states of mental and emotional barriers and touches on the beauty and complications of all kinds of relationships.

Atomic Hi-Tones

This Melbourne based Rockabilly band packs every show with energy, great music and high octane entertainment.

20 + years of Atomic gigging has been action packed with regular appearances all round Australia and New Zealand plus support for international acts such as Reverend Horton Heat & Lee Rocker from the Stray Cats.

Although the band has recorded, live performing is their thing from grungy little pubs to Festivals and Hot Rod events with 1000’s of attendees.

The band was honoured with the Best Rockabilly Band at the Gold Coast Wintersun Festival and have the scars, tattoos and trophy to prove it.

Although Front man Cliff Jolly, who formed the band never chose Rockabilly, rockabilly chose the band. From the first gig, they fell into it. People from the Rockabilly and Hot Rod scenes liked what they did so booked them and have kept doing so.

Events large and small need live music that rocks. Adding energy, excitement and bringing people together to dance, jump around, watch, listen and be entertained. Being able to supply that service, be accommodating and great to work with, is the Atomic Hi-Tones magic mix.

Lil Ugly Mane

Travis Miller (born May 13, 1984) is an American rapper, singer and record producer from Richmond, Virginia.[1] He has recorded under multiple aliases in various genres since his first known released project in 2005,[2] including Lil Ugly Mane, Shawn Kemp, Vudmurk and Bedwetter.

Miller rose to popularity in the early 2010s with an experimental approach to Southern hip hop. His debut album Mista Thug Isolation gained him notoriety in the underground hip hop scene.[3] Since then, he has experimented with a number of styles within and outside the hip hop genre, most recently releasing the indie rock album Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern.[4][5] His other work spans genres including instrumental and abstract hip hop, black metal, free jazz and noise music.

Miller began recording music in the 2000s under a number of aliases. Much of his early music cannot be found today on the internet, however some of it has been re-released, such as on his Register compilation album. Some of his early work included the black metal projects Vudmurk and Seidhr, the industrial and noise projects Across, Public Garden and Rats, and the underground hip hop group The Legacy, during which time he rapped under the name Young Gus.[6]

Miller began releasing hip hop under the name Lil Ugly Mane on Bandcamp and producing beats for himself and other artists under the name Shawn Kemp in 2010, releasing his debut mixtape Playaz Circle in 2011.[7] His early work under the Lil Ugly Mane name drew on various styles of underground Southern hip hop from the 1990s such as Memphis rap and chopped and screwed. His style was similar to that of the contemporaneous Raider Klan collective, with whom he collaborated. His 2012 debut album Mista Thug Isolation earned positive reviews from Mishka NYC, among others and support from members of the popular hip hop collective Odd Future.[8][9] The album has since been hailed as a classic of the 2010s underground hip hop scene, earning later praise from Pitchfork and The Needle Drop.[10][11] The album was followed by a number of smaller releases, including the Uneven Compromise EP, which is ranked in the top 10 greatest EPs of all time by user-generated music review site RateYourMusic, and the single "On Doing an Evil Deed Blues", in which he outlined his grievances with the music industry and his intention to retire the Lil Ugly Mane project.[12][13]

Miller announced he would release one final album under the Lil Ugly Mane name, and began sporadically releasing compilations of beats and older material on Bandcamp, including the Three Sided Tape series, the final installment of which, Third Side of Tape, received positive coverage from Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop among others.[14] In 2015, Miller released what was intended to be the final Lil Ugly Mane album – Oblivion Access and the final Shawn Kemp project – Trick Dice, a collaboration with rapper Nickelus F. Oblivion Access saw Lil Ugly Mane taking a more experimental approach divorced from his earlier '90s Southern rap influences.[15]

In 2017, Miller announced he would continue rapping under the name Bedwetter and released his debut project under the name – Volume 1: Flick Your Tongue Against Your Teeth and Describe the Present. The album continued with the more introspective and experimental style of Oblivion Access.[16] Around the same time however, Miller began rapping under the Lil Ugly Mane name again as part of the group Secret Circle with Antwon and Wiki. After releasing a few singles, the group disbanded and scrapped their debut album due to a personal falling out.[17] Miller began working with the remaining members of GothBoiClique, however then appeared to go on hiatus, only releasing small collections of older material sporadically.

In 2021, Miller began releasing new music under the Lil Ugly Mane name. He released the single "Headboard", followed by "Porcelain Slightly" and then his third major release under the Lil Ugly Mane name – Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern, which was covered positively by Sputnik Music and Stereogum.[18][19] Around the same time, Miller released a new black metal demo under the Vudmurk name.

Compass

Compass returns with their first gig back after their debut album release.

Compass is a five-piece alternative rock group from Melbourne, Australia. With a sound ranging from ballads, to progressive, to stadium rock, their music aims to cover themes of faith, hope, and love with lyrical honesty.

It’s been a couple of months since Compass came out with their debut album, and they are ready to play another gig at The Workers Club. They are keen to play you their hardest hitting songs with a few surprise covers as well.

Joining Compass are Dan Johnson & Laira J and Gamma Valley, amazing artists that are keen to share their fantastic music with you.

Louder Than Love

Louder Than Love is the second studio album and major-label debut by American rock band Soundgarden. It was released on September 5, 1989, by A&M Records. After touring in support of their debut album, Ultramega OK (1988), Soundgarden left SST, signed with A&M and began work on its first album for a major label. The songs on the album featured a metal-leaning grunge sound with some songs featuring unusual or unorthodox time signatures.

Due to the nature of some of the lyrics (particularly "Big Dumb Sex"), a Parental Advisory sticker was placed on the album packaging. Louder Than Love would become the band's first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 108. The band supported the album with tours of North America and Europe. It was the last Soundgarden album to feature the band's original bassist, Hiro Yamamoto. It was later reissued on January 25, 2002.

Untide

Up and coming Mornington Peninsula grunge band, Untide formed in 2022 comes from the minds of a group of 20 somethings with a mutual love for music, creating and Silverchair.

Reaching for inspiration from Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Untide has created a slick grimey sound that brings their original songwriting and music to life.

Me In A Dream

Me In A Dream is a 3 piece indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Drawing on influences from the Brit alt-rock scene, including Foals, Doves, White Lies and Bloc Party, then injecting thoughtful melodies and an occasional, but distinctly Australian psychedelic edge reminiscent of Holy Holy and The Belligerents, Me In A Dream carves out a unique sound that dances freely across genre boundaries. The project was conceived by the deep voiced frontman Chris Pehrson, inspired by a strange fan message from a previous project claiming to have been visited by an angel in a dream with a request to help him. Whilst on an intense, lockdown induced songwriting binge, it became clear that the songs deserved to be performed with the energy of a live band. The addition of drummer Mark Eaves and bassist Sienna Armstrong has transformed Me In A Dream into an engaging and energetic force. Me In A Dream released an electronic infused EP ‘Time’ at the end of 2020. Now they are ready to light up the stages of Melbourne with a rockier and more organic sound.

HighSch00L

Currently based in London, Melbourne locals HighSchool have had quite a year over there – playing sold-out headline shows, supporting the likes of CHVRCHES, NewDad and Wet Leg, and appearing at a whole host of UK and European festivals. Fresh from supporting Sam Fender on his Australian tour, today they’re excited to finally be announcing their first ever hometown show, when they’ll headline Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Wednesday 14 December.

The trio of Lilli and Rory Trobbiani and Luke Scott, HighSchool made quite the introduction late last year with their infectious six-track debut EP, Forever at Last, released to much acclaim:
‘A sprawling and gorgeous thing, overflowing with ideas and gothic excess. A monument to unbridled creativity’ – NME
‘Deliciously dark dance numbers that’ll be stuck in your head for days’ – DIY
‘Potent indie pop that recalls early Beach Fossils, aspects of The Cure, while channelling elements of The Go-Betweens, but really they are forging fresh paths, and laying claim to a sound of their own’ – Clash Magazine

As the EP continues to find fans, they recently recorded live favourite ‘Only a Dream’ with in-demand producer Dan Carey (Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg) being released on his ever-excellent Speedy Wunderground record label. A gloriously catchy track, it’s currently on the BBC 6Music playlist and the limited, one-time press 7” is long sold out.

Zobb

Zobb. It’s not just a band. It’s a word as meaningful as you want it to be. You can’t see it, but everyone has the mark of Zobb in them or on them. It’s there when you have your first kiss, and when you hear your first crunchy riff. It sits silent in the dark, but it’s never too far. Come see for yourself. Listen, dance, experience.

Zobb is ours, Zobb is yours. We’re all gonna make it