What I learned from watching the 2011 MTV VMAs

Another year another amazing MTV Music Video Awards. The purpose of this awards show is to honour the best in music videos, so all those long shoots in obscure locations with talented directors and choreographers finally pay off. We really take a look at the amazing work done in post-production where hundreds of hours of footage is compiled into 3 minutes of pure beauty. Then there’s the amazing sets, props and locations. Continue reading »

Weekly News Breakdown: 28 August 2011

Hurricanes yo. Damn.

When that shit happens in Australia we lose our bananas. And that’s not a euphanism for going crazy, we literally lose our bananas. Who the hell pays $17 for a kilo of nanas anyway?
So as it happens this shit is going down in Norf America and gigs are getting cancelled. Pixies knows what’s up. Continue reading »

The Tombstone Ramblers are playing a show

So Soundwave Revolution got cancelled and you’re sad. Well feel better with this press release:

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Weekly News Breakdown: 8 August 2011

Imagine my surprise to browse the Twitters and see this shocking headline:
RAPPER ARRESTED ON DRUGS CHARGES
Heavy shit right? I mean, when has that ever happened? This time none other than Sir Luscious Leftfoot aka Big Boi. Dude was caught with pillz and coke in Miami. Playing too much Vice City methinks. Hang in there Big Boi! Continue reading »

Scenedeath goes to Splendour in the Grass

Another year another messy Splendour in the Grass.

Even though this years’ lineup wasn’t the stuff dreams are made of it beats sitting at work dealing with guys in suits. A painful part about interstate festivals is getting there; so a 6am plane to Brisbane is hardly better than my warm bed. Anyway, upwards and onwards. Continue reading »