‘Social Sanctuary’ with d.b.longing, Postures + Grace Turner

FREE ENTRY | $20 CHICKEN & EGGPLANT PARMAS | $10 PINTS OF MOUNTAIN GOAT Kick those Monday blues to the curb at Social Sanctuary – your weekly night of free live music at NSC. We've lined up a stellar roster of your fave local artists and some exciting new talents breezing through town! This week d.b.longing is launching their EP at Social Sanctuary, along with Postures and Grace Turner. d.b longing is the solo project of Melbourne/Naarm musician, teacher and producer Dom Buckham, creating lofi, experimental indie rock/pop defined by strikingly honest lyrics, layered melodies and intimate vocals. His debut EP Good Grief blends nostalgic indie rock/pop with elements of alt-country, folk and trip-hop. Written while balancing teaching and touring, the EP reflects themes of liminality—twilight, transit and in-between spaces—and was largely recorded in first-take bedroom demos. At its core, Good Grief is a deeply personal exploration of grief in its many forms—familial, romantic and societal—ultimately framing it as a force for healing and growth. Dom Buckham is known for his contribution to the local music scene over the past 15 years; performing, writing and producing in RAT!Hammock, Porpoise Spit and World’s Best Neighbours. He has also been a session player in and toured internationally with Merpire, Elizabeth M Drummond and Fan Girl. Naarm/Melbourne group Postures seek moments of solace with their cinematic brand of indie and chamber pop. First conceived as the solo project of songwriter Troy Sheehan, the outfit expanded into a four-piece (Dan Oke, Bridget Chilver & Reuben Dyer) with a focus on lush arrangements and dynamic tension, coloured with “twee” sensibilities. Their debut album, “Together, Slowly” (releasing 14th of August), was largely written during the 2020-21 lockdown. The album’s confessional songwriting captures early heartbreak and suburban stillness, threading personal grief with a broader sense of looming unease. Drawing on dreams as a form of escape using a dramatic orchestral palette, the songs explore coming of age in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. Co-produced by Imogen Cygler, who also provides orchestral arrangements across its nine tr