Getting to Know Chanel Tsotras
Sydney-based model Chanel Tsotras tells us about her love of gangster movies, about her interest in economics and about dancing to Johnny Cash: I am 18 and determined. I’m in love with life… Read More
Paris International Fest of Psychedelic music
Parisian streets will be steeped in both audial and visual iridescence this July as the inaugural Paris International Festival of Psychedelic Music hangs its streamers from the sidewalks. The youngest in a flourishing… Read More
Howling Bells talk film inspiration
We’ve just heard “Heartstrings”, the upcoming LP from Europe-based Australians Howling Bells, and can confidently announce that it’s absolutely magnificent. Indeed, this fourth offering might just be their finest album to date. There is… Read More
Interview: Drunk Mums hit the road
We can say with some authority that Drunk Mums, the Cairns-turned-Melbourne garage punk-wits, are quite possibly the nicest band ever. In addition to writing catchy lo-fi bangers, drawing local and international attention and putting… Read More
Kumiko The Treasure Hunter – Film Review
Carol Bowditch checks out the quirky charm of Kumiko The Treasure Hunter, which is showing at this year’s Sydney Film Festival: A 29 year-old Japanese woman called Kumiko waddles with determination through the tundra of a… Read More
Interview: Brisbane band Salvadarlings
We caught up with songstress Ashley Goodall of dreamy, psychedelic Brisbane-based six-piece Salvadarlings for a quick but enlightening chat ahead of their debut Sydney performance this Thursday: Tell us about where and how you… Read More
Pierce Brothers, The Night Tree – Review
Pierce Brothers, Jack and Pat, are a charismatic duo hailing from Melbourne. Multi-instrumentalists, the brothers handle the guitar, didgeridoo and harmonica with ease. And it’s this melodic mastery they (quite rightly) show off… Read More
Photographer Lilly M Perrott – interview
Sydney-based photographer Lilly M Perrott (pictured, above) shines a light on the importance of photography in her life, on her inspirations and on the images she finds especially powerful: Why is photography important… Read More
Slowdive Rising – A Sparkling Return
Canada-based music junkie, G. William Rex, headed to London and saw the remarkable rebirth of shoegazers, Slowdive: When bands break up (as most of them eventually do) there are two schools of thought. Some persons assert… Read More
Interview: Joan as Police Woman
American violinist, guitarist and singer/songwriter Joan Wasser – aka Joan As Police Woman – talks to Courtney Dabb about her latest album and her upcoming tour of Australia: Hi Joan. Thanks for taking the time… Read More
Head Someplace Else
Director Riley Blakeway’s new short documentary is worth watching for numerous reasons. Firstly, it features none other than somethingyousaid contributor, ludicrously talented artist and model Rose Ashton. Secondly, it makes the Mexican… Read More
Wild Rumpus, Musical Blaze-Up – review
Wild Rumpus is a musical meeting-of-minds between Gary Lucus (legendary guitarist from Captain Beefheart) and Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, aka DJ Collen, and their first full album release ‘Musical Blaze-Up’ is different to say… Read More