We got access to a bunch of Laneway artists in the leadup to this year's bash. Sydney-based Stones Throw Records rookie Jonti, previously known as Djanimals, graciously sits in the firing line:   What's the last record you stole/torrented/mediafire'd? (We won't tell, promise): Beyonce's '4'. Probably because it’s a secret pleasure more than anything. In this day and age how often do you find a straight up un-ironic love album!..and a great one! *something gives me the feeling you will tell :p*   Who's tougher - ASAP Rocky or Odd Future crew ? Odd Future. 'Live.Love.ASAP' is beyond ill. But I think it took more guts to start Odd Future especially at that time. ASAP Rocky did borrow a lot of Lil B's 'swag'. Plus OF is family.   You're not a man that's afraid of collaborations, any dream pairings you'd like to happen in your career? Maybe the Beastie Boys or Outkast   What was your nickname at high-school? 'Joint' which is a play on Jonti of course. Also 'Baby Dinosaur' by this group of girls because that’s apparently what I resembled. That was weird…     Twirligig by Jonti is out now on Mistletone Records / Inertia. Jonti plays at St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Melbourne on Saturday the 4th of Feb alongside M83, SBTRKT, Active Child and many more   

Chances are if you have any amazing ink, or aspire to get some, you're on the list at Fitzroy's Tattoo Magic. If permanent art from one of the talents behind the needles at this shop is something that you can't do without, then you're in luck. Dangerfork have curated a show featuring the artists laying down some of their imagery on canvas that is made from something other than your skin. Featuring the talent of Geordie Cole, Sean Jackson, William Yoneyama, Simple Sime, Caleb Walmsley, Danny Young and Adrian Krygsman all work is presented in both original format and prints, making it collectable or affordable. Purchase prints alone or get the Dangerfork crew to frame it up and give it away to someone special. The opening party drops tonight with drinks on offer from Sailor Jerry, which makes a fair bit of sense. WHAT Dangerfork presents Tattoo Magic Group Show WHERE 143 Johnston St Collingwood WHEN Tonight from 6pm - 15th December 2011 WEB Dangerfork or Tattoo Magic   

The South Melbourne markets have very traditionally been home to some of the city's finest delicatessen's, fruit shop, fish mongers and bakers. Yet, the offering of homewares, clothing and glorified trash on offer has been seemingly at odds with the quality produce offered. So it's with a good deal enthusiasm that we welcome SO:ME Space to the centre of the markets. Taking a space and transforming into a fitting but altogether more aesthetically pleasing setting, it's a combination of permanent and semi-permanent retailers to show their wares. A good mix of fresh fashion from the likes Asuza, Mr. Simple and Jane (housing some great local labels like Jesen and Life with Bird) pairs up with jewellery, bicycles and tidy little bookstore with some niche reads. Down the corner is a off shoot of the popular No Vacancy Gallery curated by the sharp eye of Andrew Chew. The middle sections of the space are available for short term lease for some of the city's up and comers, with cheap rent and an available cashed up audience giving these guys an opportunity to have their own stores without the commonly associated nightmares that going along with opening a standalone store. Right now Wet & Wendy weatherwear, maidenlove swimwear, Chip Chop! and the beautiful Livia Arena are holding court in the centre spaces. A great concept that not only gives a good chance for local designers to show their stuff, but ultimately bring the standard of the markets up for the better.   Couple of baguettes and some creamy chinos thanks. Tasty. SO:ME Space South Melbourne Market, Cecil St, South Melbourne Hours: Wednesday - Sunday Details: SO:ME Space [gallery columns="4" orderby="title"]

If you haven't seen the hype around for the event that will be Kirin x Ksubi Big in Japan event dropping tonight and tomorrow at 1000 £ Bend then click it here.  But as this is probably the most publicised event since U2 came to town with Jay-Z (still trying to figure that one out) we're plugging the after party. Killer Pub Disco Diner, The Bottom End are graciosuly hosting the after party that guarantees to keep the dream alive long after Big In Japan has wound up. Awesome food til late, mad DJs, people taking clothes off, cheap drinks and general mayhem. The Bottom End is good. Official Big In Japan After Party The Bottom End Saturday 19th November 10pm 'til the death Details: Big In Japan The Bottom End

Take some of Melbourne's best indie music talent and smash it together with a massive independent orchestra and you've got a pretty special result. Charles Jenkins and The Zhivagos, Autumn Gray (also launching a live album) and Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar) will all be playing to the backing of Orchestre Nouveau. Set to be an incredible night of great, groundbreaking local Indie talent, it goes down at The Thornbury Theatre this Friday 18th November. Kinfolk Indie Symphony Details: Facebook Tickets: Thornbury Theatre

Today sees the launch of another artist in residence at The NGV. This time, part of the currently showing Board exhibition. If you haven't seen it yet, it's an amazing journey through the history of skating, primarily through the collection of decks from Tony Hallam. Tony Hawks' first signature modelIt also features a host of contemporary artists throwing down artwork on decks for a fresh spin on the genre.The artists in residence program for this exhibition will occur 4 times throughout the exhibition which runs from 12th November to 5th February. First up in the glass cage of emotion for all to see is Apeseven and Pierre Lloga. They'll be in the studio 17th, 18th and 19th Nov from 10am-10pm everyday for all to see.The project is also in support of the Three Sixty Project, helping deliver skaties to kids in developing nations.Board at NGV12th Nov 2011 to 5th February 2012NGV Studio - Fed Squrare AtriumDetails: Board at NGV

There is a lot of activity surrounding Melbourne Music Week, set to launch this Friday. By far the most visually stunning is set to be the installation of KUBIK at Birrarung Marr. Having travelled throughout Europe for the last couple of years, this architectural installation features a structure built primarily from poly water tanks. The tanks are filled with lights that pulse and change colour in time with the music. Some of Europe's hardest hallucinogenics combined with this light show surely set some of Berlin's finest club goers to another dimension in recent times. The line up inside the venue can be seen here. The opening party features massive sets by Cut Copy and Midnight Juggernauts with support from Worlds End Press. There is an eclectic line up across the festival, with something for everyone to experience this revolutionary space. During the day, South Melbourne patisserie Chez Dre will be hosting a cafe. Dolling out coffee and some premium macaroons in a perfect setting down at the Marr. KUBIK Melbourne Details: Melbourne Music Week 

Melbourne Music Week is set to hit full throttle and there are a host of great gigs on around town. If you're looking for something with a bit of a harder slant, there's none better than Cherry Bar to bring the ruckus.This Friday sees The On Fires throwing down with The Resignators.Check out the host of events that are going on around you as part of Melbourne Music Week, this year is epic.The On FiresCherry Bar - Friday Nov 18AC/DC Lane, CBDDetails: Cherry Bar

Sneaker Fiends are second only to Apple Nerds when it comes to camping out and wasting vast amounts of time to get their hands on things that they so desperately desire that their absence would make their lives not worth living.  So the good folk have Puma have kindly devised a way to fill this desire without having to camp out the front of a store and more excitingly actually make the acquisition fun.  PUMA Pinata is sending you on a journey around the city to snap up shoes and goodies from Pinatas. Baseball bats will be provided, so no need to be roaming the city looking for a bright paper donkey while wielding a Babe Ruth beating stick. If you get there first, you'll get kicks on the spot.  Check the clues below for Friday's adventure and check back on the Puma Social Page for Saturday's clues.  CLUES FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH: FITZROY: Smash a 'Bogan Burger' or smash a pinata? You could do both right here…  RICHMOND: Turn a corner at the corner. BRUNSWICK: There’s only one way in to the Penny Black. CBD LANEWAYS: Take a gamble near Melbourne’s most famous sectioned off shipping containers. ST. KILDA: A garden party near a Prince is always a good idea before embarking on a Jinja Safari. Puma Social Pinatas Details: Puma Social

Having long been proponents of the mystic art of tattoo, Outre Gallery present their latest foray into publishing with Tattoo Parlour. Featuring big international names like Alex Binnie, Angelique Houtkamp, Christopher Conn Askew, Dr Lakra, Mike Giant, Shawn Barber and Thomas Hooper, the publication builds on their two previous titles featuring the standout work of Angelique.This Friday sees the book launched in store with an exhibition featuring prints and originals from the artists featured in the book.If you're a big Angelique fan, grab your titles and head down to the store for a book signing on Saturday 12 November from 12-1pm.RSVP is essential for Book LaunchTattoo Parlour at Outre GalleryFriday 11 November, 2011249 Elizabeth St, MelbourneDetails: Outre Gallery

The Sartorialist is great. A huge profile and an undeniable eye for good fashion. But don't be mistaken, he didn't come up with that instantaneous, people on the street, natural fashion shooting thing all by himself. The original sartorialist is a man by the name of Bill Cunningham. He's been shooting for the New York Times since before your parents were born and his eye for fashion is second to none. He's an unusual character, having lived by himself all his life, riding the same bicycle through the streets and denouncing any sense of fashion himself, wearing the same utilitarian jacket everyday.  If it rains, he grabs a disposable $2 poncho and tapes it up to get multiple uses out of it. And most famously he'll refuse to raise his camera at runway shows, offering a silent but scathing denial of his belief in some of the world's biggest fashion names. Somehow, filmmaker Richard Press convinced Cunningham to allow him access into his life to discover what makes this life long recluse tick. He's also interviewed the biggest names in Manhattan fashion to get the inside story on the man that gave little to nothing away about his life. Anna Wintour, Brooke Astor and David Rockefeller all go on record to reveal the mystery behind Cunningham. Gaining awards at a host of this year's festivals, this is an amazing doco if you've got any interest in fashion or photography. But it's an inspirational story about a guy who does amazing things in the most humble of ways. An amazing life that we're all the better for having documented for all of us to see. Bill Cunningham New York Now Showing at Cinema Nova Details: Cinema Nova  

The new album from 360, 'Falling & Flying', is out and about. Already Triple J Mag has labelled 'Falling & Flying' "the Australian hip-hop album of the year", awarding the album a coveted 8/10 rating. Those who've heard the radio singles 'Just Got Started' (featuring Pez), 'Throw It Away' (co-starring Josh Pyke) and the new joint 'Killer' won't be surprised to learn that 'Falling & Flying' is an eclectic trip through countless musical genres. Anchored in hip-hop thanks to 360's commanding lyrics and presence, the album careers through dancehall, dubstep, electro and sample-based production to create a truly game-changing sound. Get it September 30 in stores and at iTunes.For a limited time you can cop the entire album in a mix right hereOtherwise, head to a music store (they made CDs!) or cop it in iTunes ('cause thats what we do now)Details: 360Itunes: 360 Falling and Flying