Friedrich Nietzsche on Pop Music
In the second instalment of our new series, Chloe Mayne looks at legendary German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his thoughts on popular music: What’s the role of music in our lives? More importantly,… Read More
Video Premiere: Plastic Birds, In Time
It’s no secret that we here at somethingyousaid.com like to romp around in the psychedelic sonic swamp. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest shard in our collection of gems; the… Read More
Documentary: A Riot Of Our Own
Somethingyousaid.com’s Addy Fong checks out A Riot of Our Own, the powerful and sobering documentation of London’s live music scene, and picks the brains of the film’s director. You can watch the entire… Read More
Rekorderlig x George Maple x Thredbo
Photographer Phil Erbacher checked out the launch of Sounds in the Snow, which included a live performance from rising Sydney artist, George Maple. Here’s what occurred: I’d noticed a certain name popping up all over… Read More
Review: The Casual Sexists – World of Noise
The second single from Wrongtom’s Rongorongo label is another off-the-wall selection of crooked-pop featuring transatlantic couple Ed and Varrick Zed aka The Casual Sexists. Inspired by a mix of synthpop, dancehall, sex-funk and… Read More
Mad Love exhibition comes to Sydney
Heads up! An ace new art exhibition, featuring a series of manga style illustrations by Chris Yee, is on its way to Sydney. Part of The Japan Foundation Gallery’s Contemporary Art Mini Series, Mad Love explores the experience… Read More
Together The People comes to Brighton
Festival+Brighton+Super Furry Animals = YES PLEASE. Ruth Hodge explains why you need to get yourself down to good old Sussex by the sea in September: There’s probably nothing better than a little summer seaside… Read More
Martin Buber on Treating One Another Better
Chloe Mayne looks at one of the most striking works by Jewish philosopher Martin Buber: How can we adjust the way that we interact with the world in order to value it in… Read More
Album review: Jamie xx – In Colour
In Colour, the surreal debut from Jamie xx, is simply incandescent to the ears. It is animalistic. Rhythmic. Perhaps a kaleidoscopic representation of modern British dance. But most importantly, it establishes Jamie Smith… Read More
In The Desert With The Church
Somethingyousaid.com pulls the Australian music icons far from the Milky Way, as Chloe Mayne picks the imagination of The Church guitarist, Ian Haug: Hey Ian! Thanks for taking this window of time to… Read More
The Great Escape 2015 – Day Three
The final day at The Great Escape 2015 came around all-too quickly. Harriet Cheney was there once more for somethingyousaid.com: Day three began with the Aussie BBQ – an afternoon showcasing Australian artists… Read More
Album Review: Max Gowan – Big People
Incoming sensation Max Gowan makes the most of his 18 years of experience on this Earth with his debut longplayer, Big People. His songs shine at the seams with an inexpressible youthfulness, and… Read More