Detailing the demise of swaggering machismo, SWEATSHOP's newest single RICKY SIX is set to release everywhere Jan 4th and they're throwing a party that night to welcome it into the world. Returning to their regular haunt, the Old Bar, the site of their first headline show, they're joined by the noir punk LOW MONROE & THE FUGITIVES, post-punk weirdos MILKSICK and the punk pirates PROJECTILE DYSFUNCTION for a night of joyous noise so come join the celebrations!


A noisy post-punk four piece looking to entertain and be outright loud, Naarm-based band SWEATSHOP find fun in the impossible to ignore violence of everyday, inspired by anxieties of the modern world and all things Australian Gothic. Setting tall tales of suburban dystopia, religious zealotry, hostile hospitality and misanthropic extremism to their own unique brand of post-punk, they hope to say something while still having a good time in the neverending pre-apocalypse.

LOW MONROE & THE FUGITIVES are arguably Naarm's most wanted/underrated post-punk act at this point in time. With a heavy heart on noir symbolism while blending goth rock with subtle undertones of dark jazz, the group have been spreading the word through energetic and ominous performances across the state. Labeled as "Noir-Punk", and compared to some of the greats like Bauhaus and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds; it definitely may be worth your while stepping into the hazy world that Low Monroe & the Fugitives reside in.

Post-punk/psych weirdos MILKSICK are doom preaching on a soapbox, stirring up a cauldron of screaming, angular guitars over moody, dread-tinted rhythms.

PROJECTILE DYSFUNCTION is a tight knit band of punk pirates sailing across stages and connecting with audience members through the use of art and play. Expect high energy performances with extensive lore and storylines to tie the voyage themed tracks together onstage.

Single Artwork by Ronnie (@thrak800)