Astral People are proud to present an evening of nightclub luxury with LA’s finest purveyors of quality, 100% Silk. Founded by Amanda Brown (LA Vampires/Not Not Fun Records) in 2011, the label has formed a valuable mystique in sound, introducing the likes of Ital, Fort Romeau, Maria Minerva and Jonas Reinhardt to the world. Their lush, inquisitive catalogue is unlike any other label right now, indicative of the immersion between mind and body (whilst never keeping the dancefloor at bay).

There are clear limitations to playing live as a two piece band. The set-up has seen acts like the White Stripes and Mess Hall rely on increasingly complex instrumentation. This approach had its own limitations with both acts eventually relying on additional live members to perform the increasingly complex music that they created in the studio. Other acts have placed an increased reliance on pre-recorded backing tracks to flesh out their songs.

One of Sydney/Newcastle's most influential Post Punk groups Pel Mel recently reformed and played Goodgod Small Club supported by Bad Jeep. Photos by Pete Dovgan.

Sydney duo Bec and Ben have just announced the release of their debut single "This Is Why I Love You."

To celebrate the release, Bec and Ben will be touring in Queensland and New South Wales throughout May.

Don't miss out seeing Bec and Ben on the dates below:

April 6 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney, NSW. w/DZ Deathrays + Palms

May 10 – Fbi Social , Sydney, NSW.

May 23 – Alhambra Lounge, Fortitude Valley, QLD.

May 24 – The SolBar, Maroochydore, QLD.

In this issue: Mass Appeal’s 90s hip hop jam, Astral People’s beyondblue fundraiser, Lili Kendall EP launch, Australia Day at The Espy, Jane Badler announces one-off show, Bart Willoughby album launch and much more!

Pictured: Abbe May.

The Black Zeroes kicked off to packed crowd at Goodgod Small Club on wednesday night.

Black Zeros is a boy/girl two piece, formed February 2012 from Sydney/Brisbane, who just love making fun-thrashy, surf-punk music that a crowd can dance too. Upon releasing their first official single "Teen boy", the duo hope the song brings them big success in the future. The single is available to listen to on Youtube and social media websites.

So if you just feel like enjoying some local quality music, come see Black Zeros at the following venues.

The Faults played a tight set on Friday night at Goodgod Small Club alongside The Hollow Bones and Food Court as support.

Elizabeth Rose was a golden beacon on stage during her Crytallise EP launch at an intimate gig at Goodgod Small Club in Sydney, both Elizabeth’s costuming and her talent holding her audience captive for the duration of her set.

The Sydney component of The Preatures Shaking Hands EP tour hit Goodgod Small Club on Friday 26th October, with promises from the band of lots of hand shakes.

Goodgod Small Club is packed early on and it's great to see people watching the support acts. Even when the support act is Palms, who seem to be supporting everyone in Sydney. It's the fourth time I've seen them this year and to their credit they are improving as a live act.

Ahead of the release of his sophomore album Infinity, due out November 2, Chance Waters (formerly Phathchane) has announced his ‘Young & Dumb’ Tour.