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‘The Frowning Clouds’ pictures from the Buffalo Club

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Mel T. called it when she said these guys provoke “freakbeat fan boy/fan girl moves from the collective”. This gig was fun for sure and this cool new spot has had some sweet shows with more to come.

The only downer is that I can’t really remember any standout tracks.

I’m not saying it all sounded the same, just that it all sounded like something I’ve heard before.

But hey I’m old man so y’know… whatever. you’ll probably love em or be too drunk to care either way.

You can stalk them here – http://www.facebook.com/thefrowningclouds

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Poison City Weekender

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Poison City Records‘ annual weekender is over for another year and holy shit, what a weekend it was.
Bands on the label and in the label’s extended family trekked down to Melbourne for a series of gigs across town. Arvo shows at The Tote and The Old Bar were excellent warm-ups for bigger shows at the East Brunswick Club.
If you’re a fan of melodic punk and didn’t attend, I feel sorry for you.
Here are some photos I took. You can find more here.


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Harmony – launch self titled LP at the Tote

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I thought i’d never have to go back to the Tote when it closed its doors last year – I was wrong of course. It is still an ear deafening band room with shit stage lights but on this occasion I didn’t care. Harmony are a welcome relief to the usual pup rock that infests this Collingwood landmark. I have written about the 7″ so I won’t go on but it was great to hear a full set. This is dark stuff but by adding the gorgeous vocals of three women, Harmony make you feel that a tragedy had to happen and it becomes a beautiful experience.

I’ve added Black Bobs as a taster but you can buy the limited (only 250 copies) LP here  – http://solarsonar.bigcartel.com/product/harmony-self-titled-full-length and try not to murder anyone for fun after you hear it.

Harmony – Black Bobs (mp3)

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