Scene & Heard: Grammy grab

What do local lads Cut Copy have in common with multi-million selling acts Foo Fighters, Kanye West, Radiohead and Lady Gaga? The answer? They’re all nominees at next year’s Grammy Awards.

The Melbourne electro outfit celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, and has been nominated in the Best Dance/Electronica Album category for its third album Zonoscope – released to rave reviews in February.

The band will battle David Guetta, Deadmau5, Robyn and Skrillex for the award at the annual ceremony, to be held on Los Angeles on February 12.

They may be at long odds to win, but if they do, they will join an exclusive list of Australian Grammy-winning acts that includes Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban and Wolfmother.

Having scored a prime timeslot at Meredith last weekend (sandwiched between Icehouse and Grinderman), Cut Copy will take a break over summer. So plenty of time to work on that acceptance speech, then.

Slamming nationally

Last February, more than 20,000 Melburnians took to the city streets in support of live music – and to save Collingwood’s iconic Tote Hotel. Next year the event, known as SLAM (Save Live Australia’s Music), will go national.

February 23 will be a nationwide celebration of live music. Venues and musicians are being encouraged to curate ‘‘national SLAM Day’’ gigs.

Music lovers can become fans of the event on Facebook and keep up to date with the latest news and, closer to the date, comprehensive gig listings. Visit facebook.com/SLAMrally

W ith a bullet

If you’re on to a good thing, why change it? Melbourne blues-rock troubadour Jordie Lane had such a good time in the US recording his second album Blood Thinner (which hit stores in July) that he’s decided to take his latest batch of songs back to the States and try it again with album number three.

Before he leaves the country, Lane will play a farewell show at the East Brunswick Club on February 12. Tickets are on sale now. Visit eastbrunswickclub.com

Mu st see

Future of the Left
Fresh from a set at Meredith, Welsh four-piece Future of the Left (pictured) brings its high octane live show to the Corner tomorrow. The band will preview tracks from its third album, The Plot Against Common Sense, due out early next year.

D: Friday
V: Corner Hotel
$: $44 plus booking fee

Harmony
The self-titled debut album by local band Harmony – the latest project by ex-Nation Blue singer Tom Lyngcoln – is set to top plenty of ‘‘best of 2011’’ lists. Intense and atmospheric, the six-piece will launch new single Heartache on Saturday.

D: Saturday
V: Phoenix Public House
$: $10 plus booking fee

The Rechords
Haven’t heard Melbourne trio the Rechords? Think a little bit hillbilly, a little bit R&B and a little bit western swing – and you’re halfway there. Having only formed in mid-2009, the band has been turning heads for all the right reasons.
D: Sunday
V: Northcote Social Club
$: $12 at the door