Just sayin'...
Two of the most talented bands coming out of Sydney right now are getting it on on this poster and I'm doing all I can to contain the cream..
Just shut up and be there..
Thursday, February 26, 2009
So The Boring Collect, I Mean All Disrespect.
Just sayin'...
Two of the most talented bands coming out of Sydney right now are getting it on on this poster and I'm doing all I can to contain the cream..
Just shut up and be there..
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
British India - God Is Dead Meet The Kids
The Melbourne lads have just released the second film clip from their sophomore record 'Thieves', thoughts?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
BIG DAY OUT SYDNEY ~ 23/01/09
What a year to blend into other years.
It was my 5th year Big Day Out Anniversary and it was, yeah okay. Nothing amazing, nothing short of shit but to be honest, it's either me getting old or times are changin'.
When I draw back on the memory, the whole ordeal brings to light scorching heat and too many fucking people. I can only estimate it was almost 40 degrees in the middle of the day and with no where to hide from the sun, I really started to question if Olympic Park really is the best venue for such a festival. Yeah it's big, but the sound is kind of shitty (especially the main stages) and when it rains or simply burns the skin on our bones, there is really nowhere to hide. This is my first complaint.
So the day started off in some ridiculously long, smoker friendly line with a 30 minute waiting time to even walk in the door (without even showing my ticket) in 30 degree + heat. So it came as no surprise whilst watching the end of the fantastic Children Collide, it was lights out scout. I was watching the Melbournites perform the last of their set, when suddenly it was all white bright lights and ears popping. Luckily I made it to St Johns in time for an excess of water and recovery, just in time.
So I walked aimlessly around in hope of recovery, seeking shade and H20, then it came time to catch The Ting Tings, and nothing much has changed, they still sucked and for some hope of improving their sound the peeps at BDO put them on the small stage? Idiots. I've never seen so much human traffic in that grassy space and it was literally human traffic a la Sneaky Sound System in the Lillypad 2007. Drag. Did I mention there is possible pun in calling them The Tin Tins because it would suit better.
Next up was Black Kids and they were amazing, I didn't see much as I was holding prime position for TVOTR, however the U.S kids sounded just like their record and normally I hate that but after a disappointing day it was nice to hear something of quality.
And now for what I had been waiting for... TVOTR!
It was good, great, amazing but I expected more? Their sound I think is better suited for indoors with many songs almost hard to make out for the first minute. The exotic, eccentric dance moves held my gazed and the crowd were really chilled, besides one girl off her tits flashing her undies to everyone. All in all I guess I was happy to hear 'Staring At The Sun' as well as a distorted 'Red Dress' but wish I caught the sideshow.
I start to lose track of the day a little, a mix of vodka slushies, cooling summer eve on the grass and My Morning Jacket (who were fucking impressive!). Here comes the best part of the day where you start to find everyone because they're too fucked up to move fast now and all your text messages start to transit. I caught The Drones, got in a grass fight and made my way to the Arctic Monkeys.
I'd missed these guys several times now, but was never particularly fussed, and to be honest the main stage did the U.K teens no justice. It's very hard for anyone to sound good in that stadium (cast your mind back to White Stripes walking off stage in 06') and it was just kind of luke warm to me. Could of been the vodka or the torn choice to be there instead of Hot Chip (even if I did see them the Wednesday before).
The best thing was their cover of 'Red Right Hand' originally by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. It was pretty hot, but definitely lacked the edge and sophisticated murderous essence that Cave provides, though still a highlight.
So one drink blends into the next and my memory starts to decay, from my memory I ended up catching the end of Hot Chip performing 'Ready For The Floor' and in the chaos of the barricades and masses flocking to see The Prodigy, my equally sweaty friend and I decided to wander, accidentally stumbling upon a very empty arena with a lone Neil Young. I was too messed up to take it all in and somehow ended up back in the Boiler Room and amongst the wet mess witnessing The Prodigy who were quite literally off the wall.
The rest of the night has faded and I somehow woke up sans phone and only a sun burnt forehead. Kind of alright really but now particular moments I'll remember for life aka Arcade Fire 08', The Hives 05', Mars Volta 06, and well nothing really in 07' thanks to the special K bomb.
Will I go next year? I honestly don't think so... Don't quote me on it though..
It was my 5th year Big Day Out Anniversary and it was, yeah okay. Nothing amazing, nothing short of shit but to be honest, it's either me getting old or times are changin'.
When I draw back on the memory, the whole ordeal brings to light scorching heat and too many fucking people. I can only estimate it was almost 40 degrees in the middle of the day and with no where to hide from the sun, I really started to question if Olympic Park really is the best venue for such a festival. Yeah it's big, but the sound is kind of shitty (especially the main stages) and when it rains or simply burns the skin on our bones, there is really nowhere to hide. This is my first complaint.
So the day started off in some ridiculously long, smoker friendly line with a 30 minute waiting time to even walk in the door (without even showing my ticket) in 30 degree + heat. So it came as no surprise whilst watching the end of the fantastic Children Collide, it was lights out scout. I was watching the Melbournites perform the last of their set, when suddenly it was all white bright lights and ears popping. Luckily I made it to St Johns in time for an excess of water and recovery, just in time.
So I walked aimlessly around in hope of recovery, seeking shade and H20, then it came time to catch The Ting Tings, and nothing much has changed, they still sucked and for some hope of improving their sound the peeps at BDO put them on the small stage? Idiots. I've never seen so much human traffic in that grassy space and it was literally human traffic a la Sneaky Sound System in the Lillypad 2007. Drag. Did I mention there is possible pun in calling them The Tin Tins because it would suit better.
Next up was Black Kids and they were amazing, I didn't see much as I was holding prime position for TVOTR, however the U.S kids sounded just like their record and normally I hate that but after a disappointing day it was nice to hear something of quality.
And now for what I had been waiting for... TVOTR!
It was good, great, amazing but I expected more? Their sound I think is better suited for indoors with many songs almost hard to make out for the first minute. The exotic, eccentric dance moves held my gazed and the crowd were really chilled, besides one girl off her tits flashing her undies to everyone. All in all I guess I was happy to hear 'Staring At The Sun' as well as a distorted 'Red Dress' but wish I caught the sideshow.
I start to lose track of the day a little, a mix of vodka slushies, cooling summer eve on the grass and My Morning Jacket (who were fucking impressive!). Here comes the best part of the day where you start to find everyone because they're too fucked up to move fast now and all your text messages start to transit. I caught The Drones, got in a grass fight and made my way to the Arctic Monkeys.
I'd missed these guys several times now, but was never particularly fussed, and to be honest the main stage did the U.K teens no justice. It's very hard for anyone to sound good in that stadium (cast your mind back to White Stripes walking off stage in 06') and it was just kind of luke warm to me. Could of been the vodka or the torn choice to be there instead of Hot Chip (even if I did see them the Wednesday before).
The best thing was their cover of 'Red Right Hand' originally by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. It was pretty hot, but definitely lacked the edge and sophisticated murderous essence that Cave provides, though still a highlight.
So one drink blends into the next and my memory starts to decay, from my memory I ended up catching the end of Hot Chip performing 'Ready For The Floor' and in the chaos of the barricades and masses flocking to see The Prodigy, my equally sweaty friend and I decided to wander, accidentally stumbling upon a very empty arena with a lone Neil Young. I was too messed up to take it all in and somehow ended up back in the Boiler Room and amongst the wet mess witnessing The Prodigy who were quite literally off the wall.
The rest of the night has faded and I somehow woke up sans phone and only a sun burnt forehead. Kind of alright really but now particular moments I'll remember for life aka Arcade Fire 08', The Hives 05', Mars Volta 06, and well nothing really in 07' thanks to the special K bomb.
Will I go next year? I honestly don't think so... Don't quote me on it though..
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