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I'm still in a bit of a distracted state for some reason. But allow me to surface long enough to draw some fine events to your attention.


I have been seeing Intoxica and/or their predecessors for a long, long time, and they never fail to deliver. Them Jacknives are pretty good too. Both of 'em for free over at the Retreat sounds like a fine way to spend an evening.
Or if you prefer something newer and, um, "edgier":

Chrome Dome are releasing an album and a 7', simultaneously, on the same night BUT on two different labels- Lexicon Devil and No Patience respectively. That's on at the Worker's Club in Fitzroy, with supports from Lakes, Free Choice, Repairs and No Zu. Not sure what it's going to cost, but I'm guessing it won't break the bank.
I also plan to brew my first batch of beer in a long time. Which will no doubt add to my distraction in the weeks to come.
And let me just drop this out there in an oh-so-subtle plug.

Chuck Dukowski in PSF

There's a link a bit further down the page to Perfect Sound Forever, a quality online magazine that appears bimonthly, and is always worth a read. The current June-July issue features Melbourne's own Dave Lang, of the Lexicon Devil blog, talking to former Black Flagger Chuck Dukowksi. It's an excellent read, and also links to Lang's exhaustive three part history of SST Records, written back in 1998.

Best appreciated at a leisurely pace, with the appropriate sound track. Have a look at the Crime piece while you're there, too.