SIMA presents...

TL;DR

7:00pm, Thu 7 August, 2025

The Vanguard, NSW

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Event Details

Influenced by Brian Eno, John Hassell, The Necks, and swathes of electronic music, TL;DR creates hypnotic, minimal, groove based music that is fresh and distinctive, and that spins these influences into a sound that defies categorisation.

TL;DR is a new quartet brought together by trumpeter/composer Peter Knight who was until recently the artistic director of the Australian Art Orchestra (2013-23). Peter has developed an international reputation as a innovator who is extending the possibilities of his instrument with approaches that interweave acoustic preparations, extended techniques with electroacoustic processing via laptop, vintage delays, tape machines, and pedals.

Crossing generations, TL;DR sees Peter Knight’s team up with some of the most influential younger musicians on the Melbourne scene. Bassist/vocalist, Helen Svoboda, who has built a large audience for her distinctive approach to double bass and voice, floats her melodic wordless soprano over deep grooves. Guitarist, Theo Carbo, who is highly regarded for his spare but driving approach to his instrument uses rhythmic repetition and textural variation to stunning effect, while brilliant 20 year old drummer Quinn Knight (who also happens to be Peter’s son), lays down shimmering cymbal washes and texturally rich beats that underpin the group’s sound.

Joining TL;DR in support of this show is Eora/Sydney Drummer, Composer and bandleader Jack Rosenzweig. In addition to being a sought-after jazz drummer, Rosenzweig is currently involved in numerous projects which investigate the fringes of genres spanning art rock to dance music, such as HEAPS GRASS, EBS, Flux State and New Sun. 2025 saw the release of ‘RESET’ - his much anticipated debut EP as a bandleader - which featured contributions from members of Sydney’s exciting nu-jazz scene.

For this performance, Rosenzweig will present a set for solo drum set and electronics which he has developed and performed across Australia across the last 12 months. Colourful, rhythmic and evocative, in this context Rosenzweig’s compositions focus on an exploration of the possibilities of linear patterning, transporting the listener across vibrant electro-acoustic landscapes.

TL;DR’s debut album is out on the Australian label, Earshift Music on July 4th 2025

www.peterknightmusic.com/tldr

TICKETING INFO

This is an 18+ event.

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue.

All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

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