CHOMP are an upcoming 5 piece band from Narrm Melbourne, ranging between genres of punk/rock to metal. 

CHOMP are passionate about the music they create. The music they write is influenced by pressing political situations around the world, such as AI, climate change and Womens rights.

Catch CHOMP at The Old Bar on the 23rd of August for their debut headline gig, supported by Varuni Lila and The Shores. 

Supermodels are back!

Following a short break after the release of their well-received album SUPERMODERN in February, the band realised they were sitting on 5 unreleased tracks from those recording sessions that definitely deserve to see the light of day. The resulting 8-song EP, set for digital release on August 14, shall be titled EXTRAMODERN, and also includes 3 live tracks of the mods at their ferocious gigging best! To celebrate the band is hitting the Old Bar with friends Violet and Chelsea Hotel. BE THERE OR BE DISAPPOINTED (the only 2 options xx). 

It has been a little while but we are stoked to announce we have a new single, the first off a forthcoming album about to drop on all streaming services. The song is called Every Monument Will Fall with details to follow shortly. To get us all in the celebratory spirit we are launching the single at the Old Bar in Fitzroy on Saturday August 22. An afternoon show with doors opening at 3 we are pleased to have sonic mind melters Sons of Citrus join us on the bill. Not that you need any encouragement, but it here is no cover charge. What’s not to like! Slide this one in the diary and we look forward to hitting the stage with some new tuneage. @justagrambro @russellwscoones @ryanjames1221 @davidantcross

Joan & The Giants are a must-see act from Western Australia, now based in Melbourne, crafting heart-on-sleeve alt-pop rock that fuses stadium-sized energy with shimmering, deeply intimate lyricism.
This August 2026, they’re bringing their powerhouse live show to The Old Bar for a special Tuesday night residency, joined each week by some of the most exciting emerging local Naarm bands.
No two Tuesdays will be the same — expect new songs, forgotten favourites, unexpected covers, special guest appearances, and plenty of moments that only happen in a packed room on a winter night. Come get cosy, sip some wine, and dance your way through the cold with Joan & The Giants. 

WAPPERIN — AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026

Nagoya’s extreme new-wave mavericks WAPPERIN return to Australia this August for a limited run of explosive live shows.

Driven by the pounding drums of Hiroshi Hasegawa and the wild vocals and twisted keyboards of FUJIN (Hiroka Hasegawa), WAPPERIN collide jagged synths, unpredictable rhythms and off-kilter pop melodies with the raw energy of Japan’s underground music scene. Strange, playful and relentlessly physical, their performances transform the stage into a whirlwind of sound, movement and controlled chaos.

Following their successful first Australian visit in 2025, WAPPERIN return for a handful of intimate shows across Victoria. Expect pounding beats, warped electronics and an unforgettable performance from one of Nagoya’s most distinctive underground acts.

Joan & The Giants are a must-see act from Western Australia, now based in Melbourne, crafting heart-on-sleeve alt-pop rock that fuses stadium-sized energy with shimmering, deeply intimate lyricism.
This August 2026, they’re bringing their powerhouse live show to The Old Bar for a special Tuesday night residency, joined each week by some of the most exciting emerging local Naarm bands.
No two Tuesdays will be the same — expect new songs, forgotten favourites, unexpected covers, special guest appearances, and plenty of moments that only happen in a packed room on a winter night. Come get cosy, sip some wine, and dance your way through the cold with Joan & The Giants.