10 Best Venues & Places for Live Music in Melbourne | Condé Nast Traveler

"There were already plenty of music venues in Brunswick when Howler opened its doors, but it's managed to stand out nonetheless. There are two parts to this excellent spot—a partially covered beer garden where locals gather for drinks and a bite to eat, and the band room. They started with the basics here, so there’s an amazing sound system, the stage is high, and there are some booth seats at the back. More experimental styles of music often headline here, so you might catch some indie rock or electronica. Local legends Courtney Barnett, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard played at Howler before they hit the big time, and the venue has hosted the likes of rapper Anderson Paak and L.A. singer-songwriter Conrad Sewell." - Carrie Hutchinson