Know your blogger..

It has been a busy day getting this baby off the ground.
But I will squeeze out one more post before the day is done online and go watch bad television.

A little bit about your onion, I mean blogger.
I don't want to be too much of a mystery, but am focusing more on the vibes & tunes.
20 turning 21, typical Scorpio and queen of mess.
My life revolves around music and the scenes that accompany.
My favorite day of the week is Thursday and of the year, the 25th of January. Big Day Out is sacred to me and I enjoy kicking fluro wearing loose fitting singlet wearers (with my mind).

My favorite film is High Fidelity and I enjoy mainly my 90's bands, especially those who have transcended successfully into the now. What do you call the now?
The best sounds to depict my taste is a mix of The Smiths, Radiohead, Cat Power, Sonic Youth & Smashing Pumpkins. If they all had a baby, I'd name it Larry, then die.
I have an incredibly dry sense of humor and will probably offend you.
I'm not talented, I just talk a lot. My guitar tunes are that of two cats screwing and singing alike.

Oh yes, I blog on a MAC.. Hiss.

Soo pleased to meet you and enjoy. Peace.

Are you Coast Bound?

Is the boat empty?
I don't think so! Probably the best thing to go on on the Central Coast for a VERY long time. Some good friends of mine have put in immense work to get this baby off the ground, and well done!
If you don't already know, I was born and bread on the Coast, small town North Avoca girl. Since moving away to Sydney I have been running out of reasons to venture north. This will be reason enough, "got music, will travel" and you know what? I will.
It's about and hour and a half maximum from the City - train or car and the line up is worth fair/toll evasion.
I am so excited for The Seabellies and COG plus headliner The Living End. My only complaint would be the ticket pricing, working full time and paying rent, realistically, $69 + bf isn't a lot, though I would of liked to have seen some small town spirit in the pricing, at least until the second year. The value is there but is it recogniseable enough for the bucks? Let us hope so.
Tickets are still selling and with the date fast approaching (September 20th) the Coast is buzzing so check out the site for full line up and ticket info.

www.coasterfestival.com

Just sayin'..

Like everybody else I have been bandwagon to this American duos infectious tunes. Like everybody else bar a spare few, I missed out on tickets for their Enmore Show ( since moved to Hordern Pavillion - tickets on sale September 5th). Oh, and you will find me attempting purchase again.
Yes, the sound is a great fusion of electro "fun time tracks" like 'Kids' and just catchy tunes like 'Weekend Wars'. But is it overkill?
Almost everyone I know answers their phones to the tune of 'Electric Feel' and it seems its on high rotation on every radio station. Now success is a funny thing, much over exposure could be the end of you, take Sneaky Sound System for example. When I hear her voice my brain automatically shuns it to the "ugh" pile. I am sick of them, and it would take a killer track and maybe a lot of drugs to get me to dance to it.
Like everyone else, I love MGMT (The Management) but I don't see it lasting with this much attention, if I am not already bored of them in December then the show will be killer. Lets hope for the best yeah?

Papa VS Pretty - almost as intense as camping?

Okay, so if you know me personally, you'd know I am in some serious cradle snatching lust with this little under 18's indie piece.
I first saw them at The Hopetoun as part of The Homebake Incentive program. This is basically a competition run to play at Homebake as an unsigned local band. It goes on every Monday, it's pretty rad. But back to the band at hand.
I'm captivated by them, mainly the multi talented Thomas Rawle who runs vocals guitars and synths. Belting out killer original tunes and they also did justice to the often covered Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart. There is a funny story behind it. As they really made the song their own, I turned to a fellow blogger and friend, then stated "Hmm, kind of sounds like Joy Division, but it's good"... He just glared at me and then on came the chorus. I went and had another beer and tried to forget my faux pas.
This kid will be famous. Mark blogging words. You have to see it to know what I mean, but Rawle is the frontman the indie scene are craving. So, pretty intense.

Check em out?

12 Sep 2008 8:00 P	FBI’s B’BASH @ World Bar w/The Grates, Yves Klien Blue, SPOD + More	Sydney
18 Sep 2008 8:00 P	CLUB 77 (wth Sea Slugs)	Sydney, New South Wales
19 Sep 2008 8:00 P	Sosueme @ Q-Bar	Sydney, New South Wales
5 Oct 2008 12:00 P	PARKLIFE (Kippax Lake, Moore Park) + Goldfrapp/Soulwax/Peaches/Dizzie Rascal	Sydney, New South Wales
5 Oct 2008 6:00 P	The Annandale-Alternative Music Awards	Sydney, New South Wales
7 Dec 2008 8:00 P	MCA (genration next) Finale	Sydney, New South Wales

The Ting Tings! (Live on Triple J Roof Top)

Be jealous. Oh so darn jealous!
Did I win tickets to this exclusive set live atop a roof top? Nope. But two of my favourite people did! Thus far, my best zero effort ever!
To my people crying out loud whilst reading these words, I will do my best to capture a snap or two, and give you a full update. This is the ONLY Sydney show, so many hearts have been broken.
It's been a quick onslaught on our radio waves and pub tunes but we've welcomed this U.K pop act straight onto our playlists.. and I have distinct feeling we will be seeing them all through The Hottest 100 for 08'. Keep you posted! Listen to Triple J for your chance to win!

Social Currency - Children Collide.

Social Currency is the new single from up and coming yet perfectly aged Melbourne band Children Collide.
Highly anticipated is the release of their debut album 'The Long Now' due out October 11th, it's going to be rockin'.
This track is just a taste of the flavor behind this release. Taking Triple J by storm for a couple of years now they've become famous for that incredibly catchy 'Amphibious' tune. The lyrics like all greats mean a whole lot of nothing but that unmistakable riff that makes me dance around on my bed is just one of the reasons they landed a contract with Universal.
Below is the new video for Social Currency and also some of the dates their playing in Sydney, one being the record launch at Oxford Arts Factory (my most favorite place in the world) which you can win tickets to by simply clicking this link;
www. myreg. net/checkform?force_form=1&form_id=13614)

Check em' out!

4 Sep 2008 8:00 P

The Gaelic Theatre W/The Hoodoo Gurus

Sydney, New South Wales

5 Sep 2008 8:00 P	Penrith RSL W/The Hoodoo Gurus	Penrith, New South Wales
6 Sep 2008 8:00 P	Wyong Leagues Club W/The Hoodoo Gurus	Wyong, New South Wales

Parades!

For my first post, I am pleased to be writing about this talented now four piece Sydney indie ensemble.
Sydney born and bread, these four boys, now sans their whimsical female vocals for now have been a building force. Each show as impromptu and impressive as the last, their soft washes of instrumental and contrast between vocals take you to place of utter musical endearment.
Most will liken their sounds to the tunes of Radiohead, this may have been influenced by the covers they have performed live at The Hopetoun (Surry Hills).
The last time I saw them was between acts The Small Hours And Dappled Cities at an Annandale show in June. It seems everyone is beating drums erratically these days but watching the pure energy in the song claimed to be written that afternoon, I was eating my own words in regards to this pet hate.
As enchanting as they are, I do hope they recruit a new female vocal before they start playing more shows. Though I think they'll impress no matter what, it seems to be their niche and what makes them sound different to every other indie band with a Myspace page.

So far, the only gig listed is at The Annandale this Friday the 5th of September playing alongside Jebediah which is unfortunately sold out to my dismay.

Check out the tunes @ www.myspace.com/parades