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Wednesday 23rd January

Even for a feisty merry-go-round horse, escape is a possibility. Andy Dufresne did it with a mini rock hammer, Bobby Fischer did it by moving to Iceland, and you can do it too. This week, we look to some masters of escape for advice such as:

In the case of a giant fish monster attack, pack a fully-charged handy cam. Your singing voice can isolate you, socially at least. Metal face masks can be both chic and useful. Sure, leave the gallery, there’s better stuff in the shop anyway.

ThreeThousand 139 - make your escape

 

 

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Cool

Watim Issue 14
Jukebox
That starey girl
New jobs
Manila Mac
Panda dog
Streetpeeper in Melbourne
Longoland
Bootleg biographical comic of Patrick Swayze


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  Fool

Issues
Target crotch
That hair transplant
Steve Jobs
Maths
Lasagne Cat
This town in Newfoundland
Father son lockets
Patrick Swayze


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Look

What:
Neck Face - Death Becomes You

Where:
Don’t Come gallery
Lvl 2, 314 Lt Collins St, Melbourne

When:
Opening: Thurs Jan 24, 6-8pm
Exhibition runs until Feb 16

How much:
Free entry, artwork for sale

 

Through the difficult transition from the streets to the gallery wall, it is rare for an artist to survive with their credibility intact. New York based phenomenon Neck Face has not only managed to keep it real, he’s created an empire in the process. Melding his raw, demonic imagery with sharp commercial smarts, the rise of Neck Face is comparable to that of Jean-Michele Basquiat and Keith Haring.

Reaching prominence through his prolific tagging and stickers proclaiming ‘Neck Face ate my baby!’, as well as hilariously reworked billboards, his work now adorns skateboards, clothing, shoes, album covers and of course, influential galleries. The consistent line through it all is a cheeky disregard for authority and an appreciation of the grotesque, resonating with a generation bred on punk, metal, skateboards, comic books and horror movies.

Neck Face is in Australia for his debut Melbourne exhibition at Don't Come gallery. None of the work on display has been exhibited before, including framed works of ink and watercolour and oxy-torched steel masks. This will be his only Australian show during this trip to our shores and a rare chance to snap up an original piece from one of the world’s most exciting artists.

By Max Olijnyk

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Watch

What:
Cloverfield

When:
Out now

Where:
Everywhere

Watch the trailer:

Here

Win:
We have 10 double passes to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line 'we care, damn it'

 

Blockbusters suffer from the tyranny of low expectations. How many times did you hear someone dismiss the gaping flaws of Transformers with “yeah, but it had giant robots fighting, so who cares?” We care, damn it. We want mass destruction with some thought behind it.

Thank Godzilla that Cloverfield is everything Transformers was not. You’ve got the gist already. A colossal monster attacks New York, all captured in shaking street-level handicam by a panicked group of friends - but this is more than just the sum of its gimmicky parts. It’s visceral, fun, frightening, and pretty much note-perfect.

Viral marketing got old fast, huh? Unlike producer JJ Abrams’ other TV work like Lost, the deluge of cryptic Cloverfield clues scattered online don’t matter in the least - except that perhaps transforming backstory into internet puzzles lets the film do away with all unnecessary information. It’s streamlined at just 90 minutes, no moment wasted, avoiding the two-and-a-half-hour blockbuster bloat.

Cloverfield
is Godzilla, Blair Witch, Saving Private Ryan, and playing Half-Life at 3am with the lights off. (It is not, however, Voltron.) Still not convinced? Stay through the credits. The rousing final overture is called “Roar!”

By Martyn Pedler

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Hear

What:
Quick Be the Feet That Run to Mischief

Who:
Snawklor

On:
Outer

MySpace:
Here

Launch:
At MASH OUT next week, Thurs Jan 31 at The Toff, with Fabulous Diamonds and Paeces

Related links:
Nathan Gray, Dylan Martorell
Download prior Snawklor albums here

 

Rivaling, maybe surpassing, the natural world in terms of dimension and mystic order, Snawklor's work unfurls in blooms and retractions akin to living organisms. At fascinating odds to most groups' approaches to music as a tool for personal expression, this decade-running Melbourne duo seems less interested in capturing sounds than in setting them free; less in representing themselves than in re-birthing their natural environment. For this, they're 'Sound-Art' for sure... but of a spiritual and joyous kind, anathema to common sado-Modernist techniques.

Like a child learning to talk, transcendentally lost in an open loop of speaking and listening, Quick Be the Feet That Run to Mischief is a single, forty-minute track that seems somehow, and beautifully, in communication with itself. The fifth Snawklor album proper, it finds Nathan Gray and Dylan Martorell in familiar electro-acoustic territory, live-processing countless microphoned sounds that are worked-up into swirling, high-definition arrangements.

Combining plucked strings, found percussion, trumpet, whispers, synth tones and pure electronics, Quick Be the Feet... pulses with the hidden, omniscient force of an ecology.

By Mark Gomes


Win:
Thanks to Nathan and Dylan, we have three copies of the album to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line 'set the sounds free'

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Read

What:
Torpedo

Where:
Online here
Rooftop Market this Friday, Lvl 7, 252 Swanston St

How much:
$21 for tree lovers, $20 for people who hate trees.

 

Torpedo, the first offering from independent publishing house Falcon vs. Monkey, Falcon Wins, is very pretty. And, unlike a human, it gets prettier when you look inside it. The pretty things inside Torpedo are provided by local drawing types Eirian Chapman, Pat Dalton and Tim Molloy. However, not only is Torpedo packed with glorious illustrations, it is packed with similarly luminous short fiction.

Falcon vs. Monkey’s aim is a simple, yet admirable one: to support fiction writers by remaining true to a genuine love of the short story… and a genuine love of mulled wine. Because of this, Torpedo is only available for purchase through the website, where you can be confident that 50% of the cover price will go to the contributors, and where paying an extra dollar will aid replenishment of the leafy beings that give their lives that we may read. And read we must, for Torpedo marks the dawn of a new age for local fiction publishing. Bombs away.

By Kirsten Law


Win:
We have one copy to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘the falcon may have an unfair advantage’

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Goods

What:
Art as Art

Where:
Here

When:
Now

How much:
From $4.50

Contact:
sales@thirddrawerdown.com
9534 4088

 

As Susan Sontag posited (and Cloverfield proved through the experiment of a giant fish monster attack), most of us feel we can only experience life by photographing it. Similarly, we can only truly experience art by buying stuff in a gallery shop. Do you see a branch of the NY Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne? No dude, but who cares when there’s a MOMA store in Melbourne Central?

Art as Art - the latest project by Third Drawer Down - faces this simple fact by cutting out the middle man and commissioning artworks from artists to be sold as souvenirs in gallery shops. Launched in December at Colette in Paris and the New Museum in New York, the range features Fountain Toilet Note Paper (in memory of Marcel Duchamp), a ‘This is not a Work of Art’ rubber stamp (inspired by Marcel Broodthaers), a Temporary 15-Minute Watch (in celebration of Andy Warhol), plus quote marks sticky tape (respect, Derrida).

Actually, you don’t even have to go to a gallery shop to buy them. So save the tram fare and buy online at Third Drawer Down.

By Penny Modra


Win:
We have 5 x Andy Warhol ’15 minutes of fame’ temporary watch tattoos to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘my fame will outlast this tattoo’

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Shop

What:
Melbourne Chinese Books & Art

Where:

109 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne

When:

Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.30-3.30pm

Contact:
9663 7688

 

King Zhou was the most notorious tyrant of the Shang dynasty. His wit was sword-sharp and his bare hands could rip the flesh of any ferocious beast. In our educated opinion, he was also a little bit odd. Get this: he liked to entertain his guests by setting up a giant “alcohol and pool garden” whereby he would fill a pool with liquor and hang cooked meats from the trees. His pals would pick at the carcasses and watch pretty women. Friday night work drinks, anyone?

You can read about this further in The Creation of the Gods found in the Chinese Books and Art store. Humbly operating since 1988, the store may be the Melbourne artist’s jackpot. This little Shanghai has ink sets and perfectly crafted, copper-nibbed calligraphy pens to one side and lucky pendants a-plenty on the other.

While you kind of need to search for tiny trinkets and tales on Chinese myth, the rolls of rice paper behind the counter cannot be missed. They range from $4 to $30 a sheet, and anyone who understands how precious rice paper really is would give up their carcass tree for this collection.

By Isabel Dunstan

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Stray

What:
K Box

Where:
52 La Trobe St, Melbourne

When:
Mon-Sun 2.30pm-late

How much:
Depends when you go, check here

Contact:
9663 9663

 

Finding a good karaoke joint can mean the difference between you blowing your entire weekend’s drinking allowance over three, frequently interrupted half-hour-blocks on bad cocktails while embarrassing yourself in front colleagues and friends as you murder the Mandarin version of ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ and drinking well-priced imported beer while you select from a song list that allows you to demonstrate your solid grasp of early ‘90s grunge or mid ‘80s hip hop.

The first time I visited K Box (yes, literally, a box devoted to karaoke) I knew I was onto something special. They have corridors of what appears to be about 40 rooms of different sizes (so you can happily accommodate a party of anywhere from 3 to 30) that exist to ensure you and your friends are comfortable and have just the right amount of space to bust out some serious moves. The song list is extensive, they provide little hygienic covers for your mics, it’s cheap and they leave you alone for the duration of your drunken stay. It’s the best, however, thanks to word of mouth and reviews like this one, it’s advisable that you book a room beforehand.

By Briony Wright

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Out

What:
Oooh Shit

Where:
Shit Town, Caledonian La, Melbourne

When:
TONIGHT, Wed Jan 23, doors 8pm-ish

How much:
Free

 

Description:
A tedious google search of ‘Wednesday night + Melbourne’ reveals little more than “where’s the beef” Mexican nights and the night markets with those questionable performances by the police band. Despite this strong competition, the kids at Shit Town are starting a secret new night every Wednesday - Oooh Shit (see the connection?). This will have YOU starting a dance revolution to tunes set by arguably the city’s best DJ’s, Andie Tan perhaps with Liz, and Yehyo. Regardless, the night is new, the sounds are shit hot and though I don’t know him personally, Jonah says it will be “off the hook” and I believe in Jonah.

What:
Broke

Where:
The Carlton Hotel gallery, Lvl 2, 193 Bourke St, Melbourne

When:
Thurs Jan 24, 6-8pm

How much:

free

 

Description:
If it’s broke, don’t fix it. Drink a toast to it instead at The Carlton tomorrow. This is a group exhibition exploring stuff that’s broken (ie: the climate, people’s hearts, social conscience, public transport timetabling, etc). The artists are Andrew Atchison, Danielle Karalus, Marcus Keating, Pip Shea and Glenn Walls. Also, if you’re broke, entry is free!

What:
Square Peg Round Hole exhibition

Where:

Per Square Metre, 191 Johnston St, Collingwood

When:
Launching Thurs Jan 24, 7pm

How much:
free

 

Description:
Meredith Earls and Ben McNamara are fresher than a Brumby’s steak and bacon pie cooked this morning. Straight out of uni, their art illustrations are well thought out and demand eye-popping attention. (It's one of those exhibitions where the advertising poster is so good, you ring the number asking where the poster sale is.) This Thursday, the duo under the name of Square Peg Round Hole exhibits portaits, prints and scribbles. These are very affordable but if you are a tight-ass, pop by our office and ask for the poster.

What:
Moodymann (aka Kenny Dixon Jnr)

Where:
Prince Bandroom, 29 Fitzroy St, St Kilda

When:
Fri Jan 25, doors 10pm

How much:
$40 + BF here or email r-n-d.

Win:
Thanks to r-n-d, we have a double pass to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘I am not a white techno producer’

 

Description:
There are people of excellent taste who really like techno. So shut up. Now that we’ve gotten that off our chest, check this out: Moodymann is coming to Melbourne this week. That’s right. The Detroit attitude-dude also known as Kenneth Dixon Jr. is bringing his iconic electronic mastery to the Prince Bandroom on Friday. Still don’t know what we’re talking about? OK, he makes a hybrid form of techno using reworked samples drawn from Detroit’s influential jazz, soul, funk, and disco scenes with a touch of the ironics, referencing early ‘90s rave trends and he don’t really like whitey. Seriously, if you don’t know this, save the tickets for someone else.

What:
Favela Rock 21: Summer Special

Where:
Miss Libertine, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne

When:
Sat Jan 26, doors 9pm

How much:
$5

 

Description:
Sure, you’ve had plenty of offers to get loose on Australia Day but do you really trust that any of these people will get their bananas in a row by then? Leave it to the experts we say. Favela Rock is throwing a summer party and it appears to be large even by their standards. They’re launching (read: “giving away”) the South Rakkas Crew’s new album - The Mix Up. Also Favela Rock’s own Apollo Kids (formerly the Deuce Crew) are launching their new mixtape. They were really good on NYE and imagine how much they’ve practiced since then. Evet and Will say: “Catch them now so after they blow up you can say you were ‘into them when they played Favela Rock’.” Also expect CWD, Mafia, Ooh Ee, Mexi and Saucy.

What:
Chris Corsano (Bjork’s drummer), Psychedelic Dessert (Japan) and Duke Miserables

Where:
The Toff, Lvl 2, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne

When:

Sun Jan 27, doors 8pm

How much:
$12

 

Description:
Maximum Arousal is proud to present: BJORK’S DRUMMER! What a long-suffering fellow he must be. The presser says: “Chris Corsano has gained a well-earned reputation as one of the hardest-working drummers around.” Well, der. AND he has to carry the saggy stockings. Go and see him in his own show for once. The Village Voice says he’s "the most original drummer playing in New York." And he’s supported by Psychedelic Dessert (Japanese echo artists) and Duke Miserables (the acid folk bedroom project of Macromantics)

What:
The Dirty Three

Where:
Rooftop Cinema, Lvl 7, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne

When:
Sun Jan 27, doors 7pm

How much:

$15 / $18 + BF here

Win:
We have three double passes to give away. Just email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘three bathtubs, stat'

 

Description:
The Wrangler Rock ‘n’ Roll film festival spans two evenings, highlighting some legendary artists who have shaped musical history. The Dirty Three have hung around for too many years for us to ignore their moody instrumentalism. Ellis, Turner and White are now iconic within Australian music and this Thursday, Rooftop Cinema screens The Dirty Three - a documentary featuring Nick Cave, Cat Power and the band itself. Sure it’s not live, but who would choose sticky carpet over deck chairs and a blanket?

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Obus is on sale until Feb 16. Ok relax style tourists. Before you embark on an electric safari to bag discount Electric Safari, hear this: It's not just the Summer 08 range that is subject to bargain pricing, it's everything at the 289 Flinders Lane and the 226 Gertude Street stores. To get you in the mood, Obus designer Kylie Zerbst is offering five of her black and white spot gather-back tops to give away. Just answer the following question...

 

This week's question:
Kylie Zerbst is inspired by...

a) the electric boogaloo

b) the gas and fuel corporation

c) Kraftwerk and the early limitations of analog synthesizers

d) contrasting textures, layering and tailoring

To be in the running send your answer, name AND postal address to win@threethousand.com.au. Winners will be notified by email.

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