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Spirograph Studies – ALBUM LAUNCH
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Doors open at 7:00 pm
ONLINE TICKET PRICE: Concession – $25 / General Admission – $30
DOOR TICKET PRICE: Concession – $30 / General Admission – $35
In 2024 and 2025, Spirograph Studies had long-running residency at Jazzlab, working on material for new projects. So, it only seems right that this is where they are launching their new album, Melody Driver.
Spirograph Studies have cultivated a unique sound – described as “post-rock, post- jazz”, they sculpt live soundtracks under the musical leadership of Tamara Murphy. After a 4-year wait between albums, they are excited to release Melody Driver, which pushes their hypnotic, textural approach to improvisation into new directions, textures and dreamscapes.
Their last album, Lowlights, was featured on The Best Jazz on Bandcamp list (October 2021), Album of the Week on ABC Jazz and the single Anteloper was one of the Top Tracks on Feature Sounds (PBS Radio). Melody Driver comes out on October 3rd through Bandcamp (available for pre-order) and selected ethical streaming services (if there is such a thing).
Spirograph Studies:
Fran Swinn – guitar
James McLean – drums
Luke Howard – piano
Tamara Murphy – bass
“If there is one quality which most permeates the music of Spirograph Studies, it is melodic beauty.” – Eric Myers, The Weekend Australian
“Led by bassist Tamara Murphy – who composes the music – the band is awash with talent … Lowlights is a pleasurable listening experience from start to finish, a testament to Tamara Murphy’s singular vision.” – Des Cowley, Rhythms Magazine
“There’s a lot of subtlety at work on this enjoyable set from the Melbourne-based quartet Spirograph Studies, and the payoff to that approach are some pretty epic moments. It’s just as engaging to trace the path of the small, logical steps that lead up the huge melodic statements as it is to arrive at their destination. Those slow builds are the album’s winning quality, and border on addictive.” – Dave Sumner, Best Jazz on Bandcamp List