7 Shows To Catch Around Australia This November
Words by Riki Wells.
Summer’s not far off, and you’re coming off the back of an October packed full of live music, it’s understandable that you're hungry for more gigs.
Luckily for you, the best shows to see this November are presented below, in a handy list format.
Sam Gellaitry - 16th and 17th @ The Night Cat (Melbourne) and Civic Underground (Sydney)
Cult producer Sam Gellaitry returns to Australia for the first time in six years. Signing to XL at eighteen is a big deal, and at twenty-six, Gellaitry has a prolific discography that’s itching for a spin down under. Taking on two Australian institutions, The Night Cat in Fitzroy Melbourne, and Civic Underground in Sydney CBD, either show promises a once-in-a-lifetime electronic dance music experience.
Milly Mcpherson - 10th @ Petersham Bowlo (Sydney)
Formerly known as the lead singer of now disbanded June and the Desert Flames, Milly Mcpherson has shot back onto the Sydney scene with a fresh sound. After a few months doing the rounds as support, Milly finally takes the stage as headliner. Providing an eclectic folk rock sound, her and her band are intent on serving you music to sing and dance to. Supported by Civic Video and Good Ramen, both also Sydney locals, at classic Sydney venue, Petersham Bowlo downstairs, see you there!
Jai Paul - December 4th 5th and 6th @ 170 Russell (Melbourne)
The music maker, Jai Paul’s small but groundbreaking catalogue is both heavily discussed, and heavily impressive. After making his stage debut this year at Coachella, 10 years after his first album was leaked on Bandcamp, Jai Paul has chosen Melbourne as the stage for his first set of headline shows, knowing his audience. After selling out his first show, adding and consequently selling that out, a third show has been added with tickets still available. Although these shows are in December, you punters could probably afford the heads up in advance, this isn't one to miss.
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The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
The 90s’ San Francisco outfit is coming back to Australia to get you in a surf trance. Think dreamy drawn out numbers, and classic rock and roll. This band has been on our hit list for a while, and with an extensive Australia wide tour you’d frankly be an idiot to miss this.
Interpol & Bloc Party - Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
For three nights only, Indie-Rock frontrunners Interpol and Bloc Party are bringing an electrifying co-headline show to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. With both bands stage debuting new music, the energy is going to be high. Sydney and Brisbane are both all-ages, so bring along a younger sibling/cousin//friend, get them started young.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - Multiple Dates @ Multiple Venues
Canberra’s post-grunge outfit Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers take to stages Australia wide to give their debut album ‘I Love You’ its first run on stage. Representing the grunge revival coming from ‘the youth’, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers aren’t here to mess around, let alone conform to your expectations. This tour is a great opportunity to see the band before they shoot to unexplainable stardom post-opening for the Foo Fighters this December, go into this one ready to be educated (musically).
Sam Wrangle, Arthington Stack and Fenrir - 16th @ Junk Bar Brisbane
Three Brisbane staples taken on the finest venue in all the land, Brisbanites are in for a treat. A triple threat for post-punk fans, Wrangle, Stack and Fenrir will ensure you have a good time. Seeing Arthington Stack on the lineup is particularly exciting, post-debut album release and an extremely successful tour opening for Australian classic Jack Ladder, Arthington Stack presents an exciting sound with innovative performance skills. The last time we saw him live-at Marrickville Bowlo-he had his equipment propped up on a baby chair, and provided an excellent rendition of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’. Deciding not to go is stunting your frontal cortex development indefinitely, see you there Brisburnians.