How to behave at the beach
Depending where you are in the world, you might be hitting the beach this week. Here are some tips on how to not be a dick.
Tag Archive: Ruth Hodge
Album review: Patrick James, Outlier
Ruth Hodge reviews the much-anticipated debut longplayer from Australian singer/songwriter Patrick James: Imagine this: You’ve pulled out of your driveway, fiddling with the GPS as your co-pilot slams shut the glovebox after stuffing… 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
Interview: Patrick James gets shit done
This June, Australian songwriter Patrick James will be playing in Sydney and Melbourne to preview songs from his upcoming debut album, including launching brand new single “California Song”. Ruth Hodge had a chat with him: I… Read More
Interview: Little May are surprised and elated
Australia-based three-piece Little May have a new single out and are heading to Europe to perform at the Great Escape Festival in May. We grabbed vocalist Liz Drummond for a chat: Who/what is Little May?… Read More
Revisiting: Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha
Somethingyousaid.com’s Ruth Hodge reminds us of the excellence of Frances Ha: I never go to the movies. One reason is because I could watch Garden State over and over again and never start… Read More
Groovin’ The Moo Is Back In The Paddock!
Somethingyousaid.com’s Ruth Hodge looks forward to one of Australia’s finest festivals: With the fervent belief that you can parade in summer clothing just that little bit longer, it’s time to strap a cardigan… Read More
Alliance Française French Film Festival
Alors, the Alliance Française French Film Festival is once again working its way through Australia’s cities and into our hearts this coming Autumn, showcasing a lineup of 49 beautifully worked features and documentaries starting… Read More
Interview: Fat Freddy’s Drop are connected
Scott Towers (aka “Chopper Reedz”) of Fat Freddy’s Drop is having a normal, run-of-the-mill day with his kids in the January sun at Langs Beach, Auckland. Just being a dad. When he picks up the… Read More
The Growlers, live in Newcastle
Following our interview with California-based surf-garage outfit, The Growlers, we sent Ruth Hodge to check them out in Newcastle: These guys describe their sound as “beach goth” and that’s enough to warrant a… Read More
Something You Said’s best podcasts of 2014
The somethingyousaid.com poll to discover our contributors’ favourite radio show/podcast of 2014 was a complete non-event. Why? Well because pretty much everyone voted for the exact same thing. You know what it is.… Read More
Something You Said’s predictions for 2015
Happy New Year everybody! With hangovers still raging, we asked somethingyousaid.com’s contributors for their predictions for 2015. Here’s what we reckon is going to go down in the next 12 months: Hoop earrings… Read More