Tag Archive: Ruth Hodge

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.

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