Dumbhead (MEL) & Life (B)

Back after a prolonged summer hiatus, YETZE Casino Nights returns to Ballhaus Ost with an ethereal blast from Down Under: Naarm/Melbourne-based three-piece Dumbhead are going to perform their first-ever live show in Germany on Nov 1, 2026. Known to create bass-heavy soundscapes built for late-night movement, Dumbhead’s debut show is going to be an immersive and unpredictable Sunday Special…

Moving effortlessly between bass-heavy electronica and alt-rock experimentation, trippy downtempo spheres and jazz-tinged excursions, Dumbhead hail from the traditional land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. Initially a bedroom production duo formed by Maayan Barnatan (Guitar, Bass, Programming, Backing Vocals) and Zach Salmon (Drum Programming), the two producers were soon joined by trained jazz singer Billie Raffety – and started to outline the group’s ethereal, perpetually shape-shifting, cinematic sound. Quietly nodding to classics such as Björk, Radiohead, or Massive Attack, Dumbhead’s collective inspirations also include HTRK or former tour mates Acopia.

For the gig at Ballhaus Ost Dumbhead are supported by Life. Life is a Berlin-based music project by Emma Weber, Finn Kraft and Johannes Farfsing. A blend of folk-rock, jazz and athletic multi-instrumentalism characterizes the trio's careening arrangements and performances. Life has released their debut album “Everything else” in 2026, and is working on a followup project to be released soon.