Sam and & DJ Zegon of N.A.S.A. dropped in yesterday for a chat.
So N.A.S.A's "Spirit of Apollo" five years in the making. The follow up is a remix album and it shouldn't take as long for the next one. Aussie they would consider for the next record Andrew Stockdale, The Presets and Architecture In Helsinki
Sam's production credits - insane! On the Aussie front he's been working with Ben Lee on their much anticipated Mix Tape. Early days on when and how they're putting it out.
Meanwhile enjoy this. Baby Baby!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
THE ANGELIC VOICES OF KIDS...
I found this while researching my new favorite band, Passion Pit.
They enlisted the help of some young kids for vocals on their tracks and while at it I found this Passion Pit's blog. A cover of Viva La Vida. Soooooo goood.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
I LUV ME ONE HIT WONDERS!
"Now that we found love what are we going to do with it?" Yes, the all important question posed by Heavy D. & The Boyz. And many other interesting song related topics from famous and not so famous one hit wonders.
And finally, and this especially goes out to my man all the way in Kiwi land, P-Money. Yep Yep, Snow - Informer
My work is bringing out a One Hit Wonders CD compilation this April. I looooooved the list of songs. So I thought I would down memory lane with you. Some are on the compilation, others are personal picks. Let's take it back to the 90s, baggy clothes, flat top haircuts, ugly washed denim, sneakers with heavy soles, daggy dance moves happy pants and all.
Starting with Shanice - I Love Your Smile. Now, I may be taking a punt here but is Shanice's song channeling Janet Jackson in some, or many ways?
Big Mountain - Baby I Love Your Way. A Classic.
Shame on you if you got busy to this song... Silk - Freak Me
Or this song, Az Yet - Last Night, key line "I almost cried cause it was so beautiful", Oh no!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
DID YOU KNOW...?
VANILLA ICE & COOLIO FACT!
Article written by Kali Holloway
In the category of Scientific Studies That Prove Things We Already Knew: Two University of Kansas researchers have discovered that songs can call up vivid memories and emotions from long ago periods in our lives. The surprising outcome of the study? For a surprising number of us, those memories are tied to Vanilla Ice and Coolio.
The study involved 124 subjects between the ages of 18 and 20 who were asked to create lists of songs from various periods in their lives. Maybe because of the closeness in age of those questioned (although we’re just guessing. We haven’t done any studies of our own) respondents reported strong memories and feelings associated with many of the same songs: Vanilla Ice’s Ice, Ice Baby triggered memories in 26% of subjects; 36% got all nostalgic about Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise. What’s more, respondents didn’t actually have to hear the music – just thinking about the songs was enough to stir up old memories and feelings.
Results from the study were published in the Psychology of Music.
And if you don't know, now you know... Taken from www.vanillaice.com
Friday, February 27, 2009
ART OR TRANSGRESSION? GRAFFITI IN MELBOURNE
I'm late on this, I know. I finally saw Rash, the graffiti documentary I taped on IQ yonks ago. One of the most detailed exploration on graffiti in Melbourne I've ever seen.
Melbourne is an amazing place, a completely different take on the interesting culture of the city.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH FORUM
Last Friday I was lucky enough to be picked to MC at the Australian Youth Forum.
I haven't done something like this on a national level, the last time I participated in relaying ideas for Government was Youth Parliament in Victoria in my final years of high school.
This was incredible! We were hooked up via satellite to 1000 people across the country and at the end of the forum I got to speak to a representative in each city across Australia about what ideas came up in the forum to the topics of Participating in Democracy and Violence and Safety.
I think one of the most interesting things that came up consistently was lowering the voting age in Australia. I don't even think I thought it should be a right of mine to vote while in my high school years. Yet, a completely legitimate point. I would strongly consider it too.
A rep in the Northern Territory brought out the point of racism still being a prevalent issue, while in Sydney they spoke of a social acceptance of all cultures. Some very interesting speeches were made from MInister Kate Ellis, Young Australian of the Year, Jonty Bush spoke and a very moving speech was made by Jono Chase addressing violence and public safety. Jonty made a very good point of making violence become a social faux pas similar to changing attitudes to smoking.
All very interesting and important topics. If you want to get involved in discussions head to: http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf/
A refreshing experience
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Photoblog coming...
The Canon G10. A gadget I highly recommend. I got one of these bad boys for Xmas - thanks Timothy. A photoblog will be coming when I master this machine. I want my pics to look like the pretty quality of Jason Mraz's. Scroll halfway down his blog and you'll see what I mean.
In the meantime, random shots I took last month...
after shopping, the nice suburbia of Auckland, NZ
TV On The Radio, Melbourne BDO
Sunday, February 8, 2009
PLEASE HELP
I am still in shock at how big the impact has been. 76 people dead. Today, I've been told that my friend's sister's home is gone. My other friend's father has been working all weekend to provide counseling and compensation to the families of the firefighters that have died. The worst thing is that some of the fires began with arson. You can read the news here Where ever you are please help and donate.
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE FUND
1800 811 700
Friday, February 6, 2009
M.I.A. better win that Grammy
And will pregnant Maya Arulpragasam perform live uncensored? Let's hope so or else I have no faith in award shows.
This is our Jam...
Who loved White Chicks? I remember burning this song 10 times on a disc and giving it to a girlfriend as a birthday joke...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Breakfast Blog
Breakfast is a great thing, an awesome thing. Jamie Wodetzki is in fact a connoisseur of breakfasts.
The Breakfast Blog is the coolest thing since the invention of brioche in France... ??? wha...??? just go there.
Solange is the business!
This woman is amazing. One of the best albums of 2008 was her 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams'. Personal song faves: T.O.N.Y., Would've Been The One, Sandcastle Disco, I Decided, 6 O'Clock Blues & Cosmic Journey.
She's so honest in her interviews (which is a rare find peeps, see the Dec Issue of Paper Mag) and has great, great music taste. She's impeccable in fashion as was soooo perfect in her performance at Fashion Rocks last year. See below.
And for her blog click here.
So let's hope more live gigs in '09? Or another killer record on the horizon.
SPIN IT, THEN MP3 IT
Future birthday present request? Teac's HiFi LP-R500, record player, cassette player, cd burner then rock it on your laptop. SweeeeeeetnessssEven Roberto would like this...
Ways To Enjoy a Flight Experience
THE DOs &
THE DON'Ts
DO
- Remember to pack whatever makes you happy, your tea, your candles, your do-rag, or that American Apparel uni-tard that does wonders for you on the dancefloor.
- Leave your house at peace, not mid argument with anyone and don't leave still mad at your dogs for digging up your newly sewn baby carrots. Its just unnecessary bad energy.
DONT
- Rely on your cab booking in Sydney. Unless you live off Paddington's 5 ways, forget about it, book it way in advance. Also change over at 3PM sucks.
- Read Blender Magazine's 10 Rock Star Plane Crashes, from Buddy Holly to Aaliyah. Nuff said.
ON BOARD
DON'T
- Offend other people with bad smells. There's this new thing called the 'deodorant'. The person next to stinky doesn't care if stinky has just come off a connecting flight from Ireland. Hygiene is good for everyone.
- DON'T Read other people's work on their laptops next to you. It makes them paranoid. Back off wing/woman! Yes I know you're seeing me multi-task - composing a blog, reading up on The Grates and checking my work email, it's reading my email I don't like...
- Stare at people in a strange way from behind them. When they turn around they spook the freak out. That's right other lady, you're freaking me out. [In retrospect I should have just stared back]
DO
- Listen to Soul Food with Angela Catterns or Reelin' In the Years with Glen A Baker, the two highlights on Radio Q
- Quietly glance over to the generation before us handle technology. Perhaps just use your peripheral vision if you want to be more polite. The lady over the otherside of the aisle going through the instruction manual on how to use an iPod... very interesting...
- Eat the radcupcake on offer with pink icing on it. The best morning snack onboard Qantas. Request Soda Water mmmm, bubbly fresh...
- Give your spare change to UNICEF. Change For Good!
- Say goodbye to the lovely flight attendants on your way out. They may even sneak you a chocolate or the hardly used bottle of red from business if they love you that much...
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