The Revolver Upstairs – Listings For May & June

What: GRASS TAYLOR (ex- THE HOT LIES) / CISCO ROSE (ex- BROCK DOWNEY)/ TANE EMIA-MOORE/ ANIMAL HANDS & WELCOME TO THE NUMB
When: Thursday 3 May 8pm
Price: $10 + BF / $12 door

Grass Taylor (ex-Hot Lies) is bringing long time friend and co-writer Cisco Rose (ex-Scissor File) to Revolver as part of the “This Art” Tour. Grass & Cisco will be showcasing their new tunes along with revisiting some of their past bands catalogue, playing an intimate one off acoustic show together. Get your tickets www.moshtix.com.au Grass Taylor w/ Cisco Rose play Revolver Thursday May 3rd, with support from Tane Emia-Moore, Animal Hands, and Welcome to the Numb.

What: THE GIVE FILM CLIP LAUNCH, THE STAFFORDS/ HARRISON GROVE & PIGEON (QLD)
When: Friday 4 May 8pm
Price: $10

Melbourne Indie pop band the Give are celebrating the launch of their debut film clip with a party at Revolver upstairs on 4th of May. The film clip was directed by Shannon George, director of “The Last Mile” aired on foxtel. Shannon is a highly awarded and recognised short film writer and director. The clip to “To the west” will be aired on the night and there will be performances from Harison Grove, the Staffords and Pigeon (qld).

What: THE WINTERS EP LAUNCH, SAVING GRACE, THE PRINCETONS, JORDAN CLAREY & THE MONGRELS
When: Saturday 5 May 7.30pm
Price: Pre-sold $12 / $15 door

Melbourne Fresh presents The Winters – An eye-catching band that expresses intense classical compositions and rich melodies that directs funky sensations through the atmosphere. Their music will have your feet moving and hips grooving all night long! Support acts include Saving Grace, The Princetons, Jordan Clarey and The Mongrels. Come see this tremendous line up on Saturday 5th May at Revolver Upstairs.

What: ALEX ANONYMOUS MAY RESIDENCY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LUNAIRE, HOMETOWN, DRIVEBY EPIC
When: Wednesday 9 May 7.30pm
Price: Pre-sale $8 / $10 door

After a successful 2011 with the release of their debut self-titled EP, Melbourne’s Electro Rockers ‘Alex Anonymous’ are back in 2012 with their unique brand musical fusion. The band has spent the last 6 months crafting new material that is sure to get your blood pumping and your feet moving. During the month of May, the band will have a residency at Revolver Upstairs, where an eclectic mix of bands will join them over 4 big weeks. Join Alex Anonymous as they delve into new sonic possibilities, and get a taste of what has been described as, ‘the next big thing to come out of the Australia music scene.’ The dates are; May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 2012.

What: NABERUS/ ARBIA/ INTERNAL NIGHTMARE/ INEBRIATOR
When: Thursday 10 May 8pm
Price: $10

You need it. You’re aching for it. You need your medicine. You need to hear the sound of strings being murdered by their sadistic overlords, screaming and coughing and groaning as the distortion amplifies their distress and mutates their being. The sound of cymbals flailing helplessly trapped on their stands. The drum skin flogged relentlessly, letting out nought but a simple thud, boom or snap. Vocal cords stretched, grated and squeezed to their end. You’re sick. You long to hear such things. You need it. You need metal…
To satisfy these urges, we present you with four ferocious metal acts from Melbourne at Revolver. From thrash to groove to melodic to prog, INEBRIATOR, INTERNAL NIGHTMARE, ARBIA and NABERUS will feed your metallic habit with their chaotic sounds.

What: HEARTBREAKER
When: Thursday 10 May
Price: Free

Hearts are gonna get broken. One of Melbourne’s most iconic clubs, the bandroom is on lockdown from midnight until 5am weekly. This is a room that has hosted acts like Girl Talk, Detroit Grand Pubahs, DJ Craze, DJ Cash Money, Fatboy Slim, Metronomy, South Rakkas Crew, The Presets to name a few. Breaking hearts every week playing a mashup of Hip-Hop, anthems, classic RnB and bangers: 1928, Weapon X, A-Style, Indian Summer DJs & weekly guests. Free entry. DJs, hosts, promoters, guestlist and birthdays hit [email protected]. Get comp drinks if it’s your Birthday.

What: DEISGNER MARKET & 3181 THURSDAYS (EARLY & AFTER MIDNIGHT)
When: Thursday 10 May
Price: Free

Revolver keeps it laidback and local early every Thursday from 6pm with Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd plus vintage video games and half price Colonel Tan’s for 3181 residents, traders and Revolver members. Designer market is on this week from 6-10pm. After midnight things kick up a couple notches and run till late with Sam Gudge, John Doe, Sean Rault, Jesse Young and Hey Sam.

What: REVOLVER FRIDAYS FT: TILL VON SEIN (BERLIN) & MAMA SAID 2ND BIRTHDAY
When: Friday 11 May

Mike Callander and Alex Thomas are joined by special guest Till Von Sein (Berlin) at Revolver Fridays from 10pm until 7am in the back bar. Mama Said celebrate their second birthday at Revolver with a huge front bar lineup from 1am featuring Sam Roberts & James Fazzolari (Sydney), Mike Buhl, Safari, Isaac Fryar, Oliver James, Jacob Malmo, Daniel Tardrew, Liam Waller and Matt Kovic. Who is on dinner from 7pm and Sunshine is on breakfast from 7am until midday.

What: T-REK (ALBUM LAUNCH), HONEYSMACK, WE ARE GAMMA
When: Saturday 12 May

Written and recorded over several years between a hectic DJ, production and label management schedule, ‘Dance Music’ is a collection songs ranging in style from T-Rek’s trademarked guitar heavy disco boogie, through to a more straight ahead rock n’roll band sound. T-Rek will be performing two live sets on the night, covering all styles of music presented on the new album. The first set will see him backed by ‘We Are Gamma!’, playing the rock n’roll selections from the record. The second set will be performed by ‘The T-Rek Band’, who will deliver T-Rek’s clubbier sounds, ranging from chart hits ‘Out My Bitch!’ and ‘The Devil Claps’ through to current singles ‘New Strange’, and ‘Creep On The Dancefloor’. Also performing live on the night delivering gen-u-ine acid techno laced with warped punk rock aesthetics, will be all round guy, and Melbourne club music legend ‘Honeysmack’. Musical segues, interludes and sojourns will be provided by DJ’s Andrew Padula & Guido Spatula. ‘T-Rek – Dance Music’ album released May 4th 2012 online through iTunes & Beatport, with physical stock available exclusively at JB Hi-Fi.

What: LOST & FOUND presents: BOY IN A BOX, ALEX ANONYMOUS, HOLLIAVA, MERCURY WHITE & DJS SPIDEY, DJ GOGGLES, SHAKY MEMORIAL
When: Wednesday 16 May 8pm
Price: $7 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $10 door

Revolver’s weekly dose of Rock’n’roll LOST & FOUND proud to present Melbourne band BOY IN A BOX. Having spent years in various musical arrangements, BOY IN A BOX is a sound that’s all too familiar to us music and footy fans alike, it’s a little bit The Clash, a little UK punk with a dash of the Americana rock. 2011 saw Boy In A Box tour the country countless times supporting international and national artists as well as the festival circuit. Whilst busy working in the recording studio BOY IN A BOX are taking time out to play LOST & FOUND. Joining them is Alex Anonymous, Holliava and Mercury White.

BACKBAR ‘UNEXPOSED’ LIVE MUSIC EXHIBITION
This exhibition is the combined effort of 5 of Melbourne’s up and coming live music photographers. All 5 of the photographers have their own unique style and approach to music photography, each capturing the vibe and energy in their own way. Wether your a hip hop, rock or hardcore fan come down to see some amazing photos, most of which were taken here in Melbourne. DJS from 6.00pm: SPIDEY/ DJ GOGGLES/ SHAKY MEMORIAL. Doors open 5.00pm. FREE ENTRY.

What: FARENHEIT 43 – SINGLE LAUNCH, CHASING GHOSTS, WINTER YORK & SIGNALS IN SILENCE
When: Thursday 17 May 8pm
Price: $10 + bf / $10 door

Fresh from a successful QLD tour, Fahrenheit 43 are back home to release their follow-up single – ‘Kaleidoscope’ from their debut offering “Underneath The Overturned”. Bringing with them a passionate & engaging live show, F43 will be rocking the Revolver Upstairs. Featuring friends & cohorts; Chasing Ghosts, Winter York & Signals In Silence, don’t miss this opportunity to get down & dirty with some of Melbourne’s newest sons.

What: OUR LAST ENEMY EP LAUNCH, VOLTERA & FULL CODE
When: Friday 18 May 9pm
Price: $12 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $15 door

Having wrapped up touring at the end of last year and with some time to recover and rejuvenate, they are about to come storming back with an EP to bridge the gap between their first album and their much anticipated follow up which will soon see the light of day. The EP, titled Wolves Of Perigord is both an initiation for some of the new blood in the band and something for their fans to sink their teeth into. On the EP, the band comment that ‘We’ve got some of the most intense songs we’ve ever written on this EP. It has the perfect balance of chaos and structure. Its as sharp as a knife and as blunt as a brick to the face. Musically, we combed over everything, everyone had a say in everything, really being the true meaning behind the word “band”. The title comes from a pack of wolves that terrorized Perigord, France in the 18th century. The wolves shocked the region to its core and Our Last Enemy see a lot of similarities between those wolves and themselves. Staying together, fighting the odds and being hunted down and persecuted for doing what came naturally to them, and them continuing to do it, despite any consequence. To support the EP, Our Last Enemy are playing Revolver Upstairs with special guests VOLTERA and FULL CODE.

That’s right, Melbourne Deepcast and Revolver Fridays are joining forces once more to bring you one of the more exciting names in deep house, Belgium’s San Soda. Whether it’s through his solo work as San Soda or his collaboration with We Play house label boss Red D as “FCL”, his incredible productions have become instant classics in the last years, attracting the attention of taste-makers the world over, including Ame, Jimpster and Deetron, and culminating in albums from both the solo artist and the FCL project. In fact, the original purpose for the establishment of the We Play House label in 2008 was to release San Soda’s genuinely original sound. In doing so the artist and the label have spawned an exciting new direction for deepness and diversity. This is just what we’ve been searching for in an effort to follow up the last successful collaboration between Revolver and Melbourne Deepcast. It’s been over a year since we teamed up to bring you Iron Curtis in what can only be described as one of Revolver Fridays’ most legendary nights. Since then the two crews have been searching far and wide to find the next guest who could top that vibe. And here he is! With past and future gigs at the legendary Panoramabar, an acclaimed performance at Sonar and bookings throughout Canada, USA and Europe, San Soda is the perfect candidate to continue the tradition. So, on Friday 18th May, pack your snorkels and flippers and join San Soda in the cage alongside Melbourne Deepcast’s Andy Hart & Myles Mac and Revolver’s Mike Callander.

After a successful 2011 with the release of their debut self-titled EP, Melbourne’s Electro Rockers ‘Alex Anonymous’ are back in 2012 with their unique brand musical fusion. The band has spent the last 6 months crafting new material that is sure to get your blood pumping and your feet moving. During the month of May, the band will have a residency at Revolver Upstairs, where an eclectic mix of bands will join them over 4 big weeks. Join Alex Anonymous as they delve into new sonic possibilities, and get a taste of what has been described as, ‘the next big thing to come out of the Australia music scene.’ The dates are; May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 2012.

Do you like Sex, Aladdin, or The Kujo Kings? If you answered yes to even one of these, you are going to love “Disney for the Mature Adult!” Coming to one of Chapel Street’s iconic venues for one night only, “Disney for the Mature Adult” is an event to be hosted on Thursday the 24th of May at Revolver Upstairs, featuring “The Kujo Kings” playing a selection of your favourite Disney tunes from the classic children’s movie ‘Aladdin’, as well as their smash hit originals! Supported by the The Furrows & The Paper street soap company.

What: LOST & FOUND presents: ALEX ANONYMOUS, THE SOULENIKOES, ARTILAH & MISSFIRE
When: Wednesday 30 May 8pm
Price: $7 + bf / $10 door

After a successful 2011 with the release of their debut self-titled EP, Melbourne’s Electro Rockers Alex Anonymous are back in 2012 with their unique brand musical fusion. The band has spent the last 6 months crafting new material that is sure to get your blood pumping and your feet moving.

Son I Loved You At Your Darkest is the second solo exhibition from the ex-Lismore, now Melbourne-based artist Oliver Wilcox. The large, vibrant oil paintings present an image bank ranging from delicate, alien-like flowers, a boyish use of skulls and anatomical extractions, to masculine male figures and portraiture. The work is most notably bound together by the heavens; repeated motifs of radiant stars and glowing galaxies, forcing a particularly otherworldly energy onto the Earthly imagery. The exhibition portrays the vision of an artist demanding significance in an infinitely large universe, yearning for purpose in a violently chaotic existence, exploring concepts of unconditional love in a conditioned world. This is the vision of an artist who is painting not to be understood, but to understand. Music by GREED DJS all night.

What: LOST & FOUND and MELODIC MUSIC presents: MICHAEL SHAUN, CUB CRAIN & TC & THE DROP BEARS
When: Wednesday 6 June 8pm
Price: $5

Lost & Found and Melodic Music are proud to present Michael Shaun with special guests. Having been busy gigging and recording locally over the past few years, pop-rocker Michael Shaun is headlining this eclectic line up showcasing Melodic Music’s best offerings. Opening the night is the very exciting CUB CRAIN and talked about TC & THE DROP BEARS.

What: KISS OR KILL PRESENTS: HYBRID NIGHTMARES ‘LONG MARCH NORTH’ tour launch with AGAVE MAIZE/ MARDRAUM/ THE DOUGLAS QUAID EXPERIMENT & DJ BLAZZAZFERG
When: Thursday 7 June 8pm
Price: $10

Thursday the 7th of June, Hybrid Nightmares brings the new terror to the Revolver lounge. Preparing to embark on their “Long March North” tour across the east coast of Australia, they are ready to pummel your sanity. Joining them on the Victorian leg of their tour are Agave Maize, who have emerged from their fetid chrysalis to anoint the world of black metal with their contagion. Be prepared for true dystopian Black Metal. Mardraum bring to their stage their own style of raw black metal. Brace yourself for the ritual. Breaking from the theme for the evening are Victorian metal POWER houses The Douglas Quaid Experiment. Their powerful presence on stage is sure to leave you entirely awestruck.

CLUB LISTINGS
3181 THURSDAYS: Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd, Hey Sam, Sam Gudge, John Doe, Jesse Young, Sean Rault, Butters. Revolver back bar 6pm-5am. Free.
HEARTBREAKER: 1928, Weapon X, A-Style, Indian Summer DJs, weekly guests. Revolver front room midnight-5am. Free.

What: KILLSCREEN 2012 with DJS: CUBIST, DOPEBEAT, DESCENT, DOPPELGANGA & CLIFFERY. HOSTED BY WASP
When: Friday 8 June 9pm
Price: $15

Kill Screen video game comp returns to Revolver Upstairs June 8th! Battle it out for prizes on the Nintendo (80’s style) or check out the awesome DJ & visual artist line-up doing their thang live. Come shake you’re booty & prove who the kingqueen of 8-bit cross-pad carnage really is by taking home the coveted Kill Screen Champion trophy! Additional prizes include a Nintendo Wii wMario Kart, Evolve merch, Riff Raff tattoo voucher and much more! DJs: Cubist, Dopebeat, Descent, Doppelganga & Cliffery. Live art by Twos & Pablo. Hosted by Wasp.

What: BATEMAN, DECLARATION, HEELS ON DECKS DJ SET and more to be announced
When: Saturday 9 June 9pm
Price: $5

Bobbicupcakes is turning thirty and Revolver are throwing a huge party. Kick off your Queens Birthday Weekend celebrations on Saturday June 9 watching a selection of Melbourne’s finest rock, punk and hardcore bands. The night will feature Bateman, Declaration with a few surprises still to be announced. Throughout the night the amazing Heels on Decks will be spinning all the classic hits from the last 30 years.

What: QUEENS BIRTHDAY EVE :: DEEPCHILD LIVE, STEVE STEVENS LIVE, HAUL MUSIC LIVE, OUT OF FOCUS CREW & REVOLVER SUNDAYS QBE SPECIAL TO BE ANNOUNCED
When: Sunday 10 June

Queens Birthday Eve we’ll be taking to the stage with a bunch of Australia’s finest live techno exports: Deepchild live, Steve Stevens live (Jamie Stevens & Steve Ward) and Haul Music live (Mike Callander and Craig McWhinney). Deepchild is Berlin-based producer Rick Bull – a regular dj/live-pa in Berlin at club-institutions like Berghain, Tresor, Weekend Club, Watergate, as well as veritable international touring machine…from Tokyo to Australia, and extensively across North America and Eastern Europe. As a core member of the Trapez recording-artist roster, the deepchild production-aesthetic remains firmly routed in an exploration of “post-Detroit” machine-music – bass-heavy, insistent, angular, raw, noisy and dub-laden techno, with persistent references to classic-disco and soul rising and falling between rumbling proto-funk and mutant R’n’B. Raw, seductively uncompromising techno, distilled from an arsenal of renegade drum-machines and decrepit synthesizers, with a live-PA embracing hardware-improvisation and excessive amounts of sweat. Front room DJ support from Out Of Focus Crew Bryce Lawrence, Louis McCoy and Glyn Hill, Revolver Sundays QBE special back room lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.

What: NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING
ACHTUNG TRIVIA FANS!
When: Tuesday 12 June 7pm
Price: Free

Betcha don’t know the answer to these questions: Who is the lead singer of Friendly Fires? How many albums have You Am I released? What is the capital of Morocco? But enough rabating on from us. Mikey Cahill & Kerrie Loveless are your quiz consultants every Tuesday night 7.30pm-9.45pm. They explore music, film, current events and other random topics. Prizes include CDs, tickets, drinkcards, meals and all kinds of crazysillyfresh gear, including a booby prize! Plus we play Peace Sign Vs Metal Sign, the greatest thing since basketball/sex/text messages. Stick around afterwards as Repeter Fonda hits the decks 10.30pm-2am. Answers: 1. Ed McFarlane, 2. Nine, 3. Rabat. Register by 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Email [email protected] to book and get bonus questions!

What: LAZYBOYPROACTIVE SINGLE LAUNCH with special guests ARACE TRICKSTER, STICKLEBACK (UK), ROBODOP SNEI (GER) & DJ GARAGEE
When: Thursday 14 June 7.30pm
Price: $5 door

LazyboyProactive is fast becoming a favourite of the Melbourne live electronic music scene, combining progressive, tech and pop sensibilities with live vocals, guitars, synths and stunning visuals. The LBP live show is an epic audio-visual journey featuring tracks from their debut album Kaos Dream which was released under Tempest Recordings in August 2011. Ankei and Munkeis on stage musical chemistry is exhilarating to watch. This powerhouse duo believe that in moments of chaos comes real art. The Pandoras box single has been remixed by some of the finest electronic music producers on the Tempest label and they will be joining LBP on the night of the launch. The supporting line up will include up and coming psychill producer from Germany, Robodop Snei; Garagee, Melbourne’s finest experimental cinematic producer, UK ex-pat breaks, beats and dub producer Stickleback and last but not least prolific local producer Arcane Trickster.

Yes kids, the Punk-A-Billy Festival Grand Finale is just around the corner and as always it brings with it a whole bunch of side shows through-out the greater Melbourne and Geelong area. Kick start your weekend on Punk-A-Billy eve, Friday June 15, with Sydneys ska-a-billy wrecking crew, Casino Rumblers tearing apart Revolver Upstairs in Prahran. The Rumblers bring with them and all star mash up of supports including ska veterans The Resignators, drunk punks Strawberry Fist Cake on the second last show of their East Coast tour, The Shadow League and those crazy Queenslanders of punk, The Flangipanis.

Saturday 16th June …JUST ANNOUNCED!
What: Melbourne Fresh presents: POURPARLOUR, TULLY ON TULLY, LANGUAGE OF THE BIRDS & FULL CODE
When: Saturday 16 June 8pm
Price: $12 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $15 door

Are you a Lucksmiths fan of old? Do you enjoy a Death Cab For Cutie tune every now and then? Good, Pourparlour will most likely meet you somewhere in the middle of those sound-scapes. After devoting 18 months to writing and refining their style, the band are genuinely impatient about breaking down rehearsal room walls and connecting with audiences again. Their debut self-titled EP is due in the mid-year, lead-singer Michael McKay describes the 4-track collection as “portraits and street sketches that have stood out for me over the years… it’s like Charles Dickens in pog-form.” Make sure you catch Pourparlour at Revolver Upstairs with support acts Tully On Tully, Language of the Birds, Full Code and Morning Of The Earth!

What: LOST & FOUND presents: NAT ALISON/ MAMMOTH MAMMOTH/ MASSIVE and BLACK FOX
When: Wednesday 20 June 8pm
Price: $5

From the Studio to the stage, Nat Allison delivers a pitch-perfect scream, strut antics and evil guitar showboat. To date Nat has played some 5000 gigs, including festivals and opening for big names such as Martha Davis and The Motels, The Screaming Jets, Jimmy Barnes, Invertigo and numerous others. Nat is coming to play Revolver Upstairs on 20th June as an exclusive, one off performance. Joining her is local heavy weights MAMMOTH MAMMOTH who are riding high on their album release, new comers MASSIVE and BLACK FOX. BACK BAR DJS: SPIDEY/ DJ GOGGLES/ GUPSTAR & DAN (I, A MAN)

What: MERCURY WHITE/ THE SCARECROWS & CRIMES
When: Thursday 21 June, 8:30pm
Price: $7 on the door

2012 has brought on a new disposition for the band. The latest addition, a violinist by the name of Tammy along with a musical refocus has given Mercury White the inspiration to write a number of new tracks and reinvent some of their older songs. Joining them are Melbourne’s finest up and comers The Scarecrows & Crimes.

What: YUNYU (NSW) ‘TWISTED TALES TOUR with special guests AMANASKA, ALEEOOP & DJ CHIARA
When: Friday 22 June 8.30pm
Price: $12 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $15 door

If you’ve ever wondered where Prince Charming is, what happened to your happily every after or kissed a frog that stayed a frog- then YUNYU’s Twisted Tales is for you.
Yunyu [a former triple j unearthed winner] has teamed up with New York Times #1 Best Selling Manga Artist Queenie Chan and leading animators from around the world to bring the Twisted Tales universe to life. Merging live music with cutting edge imagery, this innovative show will be brought to you by Yunyu, her seven piece band and VJ. Twisted Tales will lead you down the yellow brick road to a universe so twisted that you’ll need a trail of breadcrumbs to find your way home. Joining Yunyu on the night will be the awesome AMANASKA & the bootylicious ALEEOOP. “Yunyu is music anime for genuine pop futurists. Edgy, taut and clever.” Nui Te Koha, Sunday Herald Sun. “Really loved this video & song” @neilhimself – Neil Gaiman. “She’s enigmatic, dramatic and maybe even visionary.” Nick O’Byrne, AIR, Aus Indies.

What: PHILOSOPHY OF SOUND EP LAUNCH with guests COUPONS & FROMAGE DISCO
When: Saturday 24 June 9pm
Price: $13.50 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $19 door

Philosophy Of Sound is a Melbourne based electro-disco production duo signed to the Discotexas label. After two Beatport top 20 single releases, a series of heavily blogged videos and tracks appearing on a variety of high profile mix tapes, POS are launching their brand new EP titled ‘Fragile Disco’ released digitally and on 12″ vinyl. On June 23rd at Revolver they will play a hybrid DJ-live set sporting some crazy electronic drums and synth action alongside more traditional DJing techniques. On the night Philosophy Of Sound will be supported by two other acts that interestingly enough are also production duos: Coupons – Sydney based Discotexas label-mates who will be traveling to our fair city, bringing with them their penchant for upbeat nautical disco, and tapes upon tapes of new material to be released throughout the course of the year. Fromage Disco – Melbourne’s own nu disco pioneers who had the opportunity to support many of the finest nu-disco acts in the world such as Todd Terje, Unabombers, Idjut Boys, Aeroplane, Pete Herbert, Tim Sweeney, Joakim and more. They will do a DJ set drawing on influences of the finest disco and funk cheese from years gone by alongside some of today’s freshest nu disco and house cuts.

What: NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING
When: Tuesday 26 June, 7pm
Price: Free

Trivia fans: Do you know the answers to these questions: Who is the lead singer of Friendly Fires? How many albums have You Am I released? What is the capital of Morocco?

Mikey Cahill & Kerrie Loveless are your quiz consultants every Tuesday night 7.30pm-9.45pm. They explore music, film, current events and other random topics. Prizes include CDs, tickets, drinkcards, meals and all kinds of crazysillyfresh gear, including a booby prize! Plus we play Peace Sign Vs Metal Sign, the greatest thing since basketball/sex/text messages. Stick around afterwards as Repeter Fonda hits the decks 10.30pm-2am. (Answers: 1. Ed McFarlane, 2. Nine, 3. Rabat.)

What: CHANNEL SWITCHER EP LAUNCH with THE LATONAS, SUPERJUICE & DJ AUDIXX
When: Thursday 28 June 8.30pm
Price: $10 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $15 door

The journey began as cousins; Daniel, a talented singer-songwriter and keen guitarist and Eric a young, enthusiastic drummer discover their love of music. After years of tedious tuition, backyard jamming and both coming from musical backgrounds, band formation was inevitable. An old school friend of Dans, Tony quickly become inspired by the boys beat and dedicated himself to playing the bass. Soon to be joined by Liam on lead guitar. As the band progressed so did the recording and gig opportunities. In April 2012 the boys farewelled Liam Clements and warmly welcomed the newest edition to Channel Switcher, Pat. That being said we are stoked to announce our debut EP launch Latent Vibrations at one of Melbourne’s leading venues, Revolver. Thursday 28th June you will witness a spectacle of magnificence that exceeds space and time. We are thrilled to finally have the chance to share and express our passion with fans, friends and family. After many weeks of trying to find high quality artist to support us we have secured the reggae phenomenon Superjuice and snagged The Latonas, for a high-energy performance. We invite you to come and join us in a celebration of music and be captivated by the catchy guitar, ripping vocals and overall rockin sound of the evening.

What: BROOKLYN’S FINEST/ THE COMMUNISTS/ THE SWEET/ DJ BAD LOVE
When: Saturday 30 June 8.30pm
Price: $10

It’s happening again! Brooklyn’s Finest will be gracing the stage at Revolver Upstairs on the 30th of June for the second time this year. After their first show in February was such a mad affair, the band and their friends have been invited back to do it all again. Along with old favourites, The Communists, Brooklyn’s Finest will also be recruiting the talents of The Sweets and The Jokers to make sure the night gets all the great music it deserves. With the combined forces of each band you are guaranteed to get an intoxicating dose of Reggae, Funk, Soul and Jazz all wrapped into tidy bight sized pop packages!! For the tiny price of $10 you get 4 great brands and DJ Bad Love laying down the groove between sets, guaranteed to be a bangin night out… HA!

What: Melbourne Fresh presents THE DEEP END/ MY DYNAMITE/ RISE ELECTRIC & DESTROY SHE SAID
When: Friday 13 July 8pm
Price: $10 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au / $12 door

The Deep End storm back to Revolver on Friday 13th July to spearhead a night of pure balls to the wall rock n’ roll. Producing more energy on stage than an atom splitting neuron reactor, The Deep End are geared up to tear shreds off the Revolver walls in one of the final shows before they hit the studio to record their debut full length release, due late 2012. Supports from the best rock n’ roll units Melbourne has to offer in My Dynamite, Rise Electric and Destroy She Said. Presented by Melbourne Fresh.

What: GIRL UNIT (NIGHT SLUGS – UK) & NGUZUNGUZU (FADE TO MIND – USA) :: PRESENTED BY TOO MUCH & REVOLVER UPSTAIRS
When: Friday 27 July

Too Much & Revolver Upstairs follow up their last belting collab featuring Ben UFO (Hessle / UK) with this massive massive double header featuring London Nightslugger & producer of anthemic and all out world beating ‘WUT’, the man you know as Girl U.Know.It’s.True, + champions of all the way to the left club music, LA boy/girl duo Nguzunguzu. More announcements coming too! Earlybird presales sold out, 1st round now available.

Gold Coasts Nine Sons Of Dan, recently named as a band to watch by American music bible Alternative Press, has already taken the Australian music scene by storm, generating a buzz with their single She’s So Fine which was the most added track to radio at its release and debuted at 23 on the national airplay charts and 13 on the AIR Charts. The single also crowned them winners in the Rock category in the 2011 New Artist 2 Radio and a performance at last years ACRAs. The first single to be lifted from their forthcoming second EP The New Kids (released June 29 2012) is the attitude driven rock track Diamond Skin, mixed by accredited US Producer J.R. McNeely (AnberlinParamore). The single will be released to iTunes on April 27. The band take part in the Rock The Schools tour, involving performances at 28 high schools over six weeks throughout NSW, VIC and the ACT from April 24 to June 1 before heading to Revolver Upstairs on Saturday July 28 for their headline show in support of the new EP. Supporting Nine Sons Of Dan will be Daylight Hours, While The City Sleeps and Have You Seen This Boy.