Tuesday 31 August 2010

Interview: Bob Sinclar


Check the full Bob Sinclar interview on Skiddle.com.

Monday 30 August 2010

Notting Hill Arts Carnival - Major Lazer!


Taking place on Monday it's gonna be mayhem! If you were lucky enough to score tickets get down there before three! Fingers crossed the weather behaves itself...

Sunday 29 August 2010

2010 Melbourne Writers Festival 27 Aug to 05 Sep
















This week in Melbourne it’s time to listen up! In the coming weeks stories will be coming from all angles as the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival takes place . A plethora of scribes from all calibres and backgrounds will ask you to lend them your ears as they offer their pearls of wisdom and lessons learnt.  Featuring talks, discussions, screenings and debates, from the 27 August to the 5 September the pages of Melbourne will be tossed and turned.

To kick off the festival we’ll see highly lauded author Josh Whedon (remember the days of cult show Buffy the Vampire Slayer?)  as he lets you peak into his cerebral membrane. Drawing from his many projects: Toy Story, Glee and the upcoming Avengers film, Whedon will talk about his interest in the abuse of power, outside heros and strong women. 

Spread over the nine days will be a bevy of celebrated scribes indulging in their topics of expertise. From food and wine, television, art, crime and history and politics no corner will be left unturned. Peppered across Melbourne from the grandiose Federation Square, the NGV, ACMI, Birrarung Mar, the Docklands, the Sofitel to a bevy of suave eateries, the city will be at your disposal.

Expect to see local writers and entertainers including the witty Benjamin Law, joining the team from indie magazine “Kill Your Darlings” as they mix intellect with intrigue and broadcaster and comedian Marieke Hardy. Hot on the hells of her debut MTV novel “John Bulishi is Dead” comes comic Melbourne author Kathy Charles who will lead a discussion on the ‘Author as a Brand’. In a world where Harry Potter is as recognisable as Coca-Cola it seems authors need to have their finger on the publicity pulse. Brace yourself. A whirlwind of witty wordsmiths are approaching for 2010’s Melbourne Writers Festival.

Saturday 28 August 2010

Reggae Convert

I guess the best thing about music is how varied it is. It's a concept loved by the world. It's what brings people together. It's a common interest that binds people, places and memories. Within it are a plethora of genres that further consolidate friendships between like-minded listeners.
I've just come back from two weeks in the South of Italy. It was an intense period spent with native Italians and no English speakers (I don't speak Italian). I experienced major culture shock and at times questioned my own viewpoints. You know how it is when you are the minority. Anyway one thing I didn't expect was the Reggae invasion. We spent 4 days in a camping site and the whole time our ears were invaded with the sonic noise of laid back Reggae lyrics and beats. And now I can't get enough of it.

It carries no pretense. Memories of laying back on the inflatable couches under the campsite's sky. With the obvious spark up or two...

Kick back and enjoy.

Reggae by blueeyedchihuahua

Funky Reggae Mix by Funk the System by funkthesystem

Friday 27 August 2010

Interview: Tame Impala


Tame Impala's Kevin Parker plays frank. Check out my whole interview on skiddle.com and definitely check out their debut InnerSpeaker. One of the best albums of 2010.

Thursday 26 August 2010

Interview: Goldhawks



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Interview: Dum Dum Girls



Dum Dum Girls on tour.

Check out the whole interview with Dee Dee on skiddle.com!

Interview: Diplo



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Review: Field Day 2010






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