The stars of the antipodes are shining this week. Highlights include a free Monday-night gig from Aloha Units with their pals, gothy New Zealand folkie Aldous Harding (pictured) at the Vanguard, Brisbane indie-poppers The Grates and some great Aussie beats at The World Bar courtesy of record label Mutual Friends. If you’re looking for something a bit heavier can also catch U.S. post-hardcore greats …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead live as part of their 20th anniversary tour.

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MON 10/08

WHO :: Aloha Units + Tim and the Boys + Dry Finish
WHERE :: Newtown Social Club, 387 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 7:30pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. More info here.

THURS 13/08

WHO :: Aldous Harding + Obscura Hail + Jep and Dep
WHERE :: The Vanguard, 42 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 6:30pm
HOW MUCH :: $18.80 + booking fee via The Vanguard.

WHO :: DJ Dusty Fingers
WHERE :: Cornerstone Bar & Food, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
WHEN :: 6:30pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. More info here.

FRI 14/08

WHAT :: Record label Mutual Friends and charity effort OXJAM are taking over Banquet at the World Bar for a night of grooves for a good cause.
WHO :: Gill Bates + Lojack + Sterling Silver + Polba + Boilermakers + more…
WHERE :: The World Bar, 24 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross
WHEN :: 9pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. More info here.

WHO :: The Grates + Straight Arrows + Pleasure Symbols
WHERE :: Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $30 + booking fee via Moshtix.

WHO :: Miami Horror + JOY. + Young Franco + Cleopold
WHERE :: The Metro, 624 George Street, Sydney
WHEN :: 7pm
HOW MUCH :: $28.85 + booking fee via Ticketek.

WHO :: Upskirts + Noire + Bad Valley
WHERE :: Newtown Social Club, 387 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $12 + booking fee via Newtown Social Club.

WHO :: Banff + Why We Run + Machine Age
WHERE :: Oxford Art Factory, Gallery Bar, 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $10 + booking fee via Moshtix.

WHO :: …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead + The Red Paintings
WHERE :: Manning Bar, Manning Road, The University of Sydney, Camperdown
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $55 + booking fee via Manning Bar.

SAT 15/08

WHO :: Foreign/National + Wild Honey + Chief Havoc
WHERE :: Brighton Up Bar, 1/77 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $11.25 via Oztix.

WHO :: Immigrant Union + Raindrop + Peel
WHERE :: Oxford Art Factory, Gallery Bar, 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $15 + booking fee via Moshtix.

SUN 16/08

WHAT :: Frankie’s Vinyl Fair is back again in its third instalment. Stalls specialising in new and collectible vinyl, as well as merch, jewellery and other paraphernalia will be going from midday, with bands taking the stage at 6pm.
WHO :: Los Tones + The Swamps
WHERE :: Frankie’s Pizza By the Slice, 50 Hunter Street, Sydney
WHEN :: 6pm
HOW MUCH:: FREE. More info here.

For more gigs, tune in to Soundcheck on Arvos – weekdays at 3:30pm.

Want some culture with that? Also check out this week’s Culture Guide!