Weekend Winddown 7
With the summer sun scorching the skins of many Australians, particularly Aderlaidians (who are sufferring 45 degree (celcius) heat) it’s hard to sleep, relax and wind down. The music I offer up today will not likely help with this but it may provide emotional support when you reach breaking point. I strongly suggest regular visits … Read more
The Triple J Hottest 100 of 2008
There are a number of “best of” lists of songs each year; Rolling Stone’s, Pitchfork’s etc. I believe some of the most accurate lists involve votes from the general public. While it’s nice to know what the critics think, it’s often our friends driving the car we’re in, or whose place we’re having a party … Read more
Get on Board
Aussie supporting acts for BACARDI EXPRESS 2009 outside Luna Park For the first time a label is teaming up with a band to bring music to the people.Groove Armada and alcohol company, BACARDI, are collaborating with a number of our home-growns to play an enhanced DJ set, BACARDI EXPRESS 2009. I’m not quite sure how … Read more
A New World of Vigilantes
Illustration by Mark Eastwood. More of his works can be viewed here. Many years after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre people still wonder exactly what a “terrorist” is and what might motivate them to kamikaze-style destroy two buildings filled with people.Horrible war-related murders happen every day and we don’t always know the … Read more
Laying Down New Songs, it’s Peter, Bjorn and John!
Peter, Bjorn and John are releasing a new album! Many listeners never explored this band past their overplayed hit “Young Folks.” But those that did will have quickly learnt that there’s more to this Swedish trio than meets the eye.Their pop is laced with bopping beats, revealing on their last album (called Writer’s Block) that … Read more
