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Dark, twisted, witty, funny and, at times, strangely romantic elements, are joyfully rolled up into one energetic and theatrical Melbourne based, French inspired band – Cyclo Timik! Fronted by the charismatic, and at times, enigmatic, Monsieur Guilbert, the group fuse together an infectious mix of “Nouvelle chanson”, Gypsy music and alternative rock, with dark and powerful stories of love, loss, fetish and the strange nuances that encapsulate a broken heart. Influenced by the likes of Negresses Vertes and Gogol Bordello, Cyclo Timik is Edith Piaf meets Serge Gainsbourg. In keeping with true gypsy style, the accordion - played by Pip, underneath a mop of dreadlocks -carries the songs and their style, whilst the earthy offbeat rhythm is held together by, Tom on bass, Emily on drums and Daniel on guitar. Often joined on stage, by guests with violins and brass, and other French singers, it is the theatrical background of Monsieur Guilbert, that comes to the fore as he delivers a truly