It’s just 8 days till Melbourne Music Week kicks off – so I’ve handpicked 8 talented artists you may or may not (but should!) know about.  Have a little read — and an all important listen — below.

Totally Mild

Melbourne band Totally Mild have some seriously good down tempo pop on offer. Soft vocals from frontwoman Elizabeth Mitchel, with long, lazy bass strokes make the mix sweeter still.

Event:
Thur 19 Nov
Fractures + Totally Mild + Crepes +
Tickets

The Goon Sax

Signing to Chapter Music earlier this year, Brisbane teens The Goon Sax have caught the attention of beady-eyed fans all over. And with a perfectly angsty, shamble pop sound – like in ‘Sometimes Accidentally’ – the attention’s well deserved.

Event:
Sat 14 November
Chapter Music Presents The Goon Sax and DJ Principal Blackman
Free entry

Fortunes

Melbourne-via-Auckland duo Fortunes deliver a hip hop attitude under silky smooth soul. Opening for Oscar Key Sung during late last year, the pair have since released their debut EP Hoodie.

Event:
Thur 19 Nov
Oddisee + Shaolinafronauts + Fortunes ++
Tickets

Foreign/National

With psychedelic and tropical influences, Melbourne five-piece Foreign/National have bass work that’s not to be missed. ‘Pacific Cruise’ in particular is a quick-witted standout.

Event:
Thur 9 Nov
Foreign/National + Dorsal Fins
Tickets

James Teague

Perth-born poet and singer-songwriter James Teague makes vivid and unique folk music. Following his debut record Lavender Prayers, he moved to Melbourne to work on his second record. Check out his haunting vocals below.

Event:
Sat 14 Nov
Brunch Gigs at 1000 ₤ Bend
Tickets

Planète

Dion Tartaglione – aka Planète—is an electronic magic maker from Melbourne. Earlier this year, he signed with Niche Productions, who’s home to Banoffee, Hiatus Kaiyote and Oscar Key Sung among others. His track ‘Altair’ more than justifies the hype.

Event:
Tues 17 Nov
Banoffee + I’lls (two piece) + Kllo ++
Tickets

Woodes

23 year old Melbourne producer and singer-songwriter Elle Graham – better known as Woodes – has done a lot in a short time. She’s one to watch for sure, and with tracks as intricate and absorbing as ‘Muddy’ with producer Elkke, we’ll be watching.

Event:
Thur 19 Nov
Lunchbox Sessions: Woodes
Free entry

The Hounds Homebound

Hailing from Yackandanah in Victoria, the now Melbourne locals The Hounds Homebound fuse pop and jazz and rock influences into an infectious package fusion. Following 2013’s Diamond People EP, 2015 saw some new music, like the bass-heavy single ‘Sandy’.

Event:
Sat 14 Nov
Lost Children Found
Tickets

Melbourne Music Week runs in different venues across Melbourne from November 13 — 20. For more information, visit thatsmelbourne.com.au/mmw/home.