The Gate was on again last night for it's final round in Joe's backyard. Playing were Fishing, Loon Lake, Step-Panther and The Laurels.
Fishing were again fantastic, once again proving my opinion that these guys are some of the most interesting and talented synth and loop makers in the city at the moment. Russel has built up an impressive repertoire of tracks for the duo only having been officially together for a short time. A fun cover of TLC's No Scrub was also appreciated.
Here's some vision of them playing The Gate (22nd of Jan 2011), tactfully interrupted by punters.
Loon Lake are from Melbourne. They've got guitars and a bass and drums. Some band members wear those power-balance bracelets (see previous post). That's all I'll say about them really.
Step-Panther is a trio that I'm going to continue to watch, with an (almost) 90's punk-rock 'fuck it' attitude matched with some post-punk sound. here's a track.
The Laurels headlined, and their psych-influenced, distortion-addled shoegaze bliss had the entire crowd won over. Possibly even the whole city has come under their spell as there doesn't seem to be a single negative word about the foursome - and rightfully so. I could list their influences, or write more about how tight they are, or say how engrossing they were live. but instead you'll just listen to Turn on Your Mind.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
douchebags
For christmas a friend gave me some post-it notes for use at college.
The ones on the right will come in extra handy.
In variations on a theme, I now bring a new (hopefully) regular feature to the table: Douchebags.
Douchebag no.1: People Who Wear Power-Balance Bracelets.
Magic hologram bracelets which bring great success, power, and (maybe) wealth, or some shit. It's hard to say, the website doesn't actually mention what the thing is or what it does. Just that your favourite Sports Star/Successful Actress/Attractive Celebrity is using one and you should too. Apparently it increases balance, co-ordination, ability to down 4-XXX or penchant for hanging with THA BOIIZ or something. Check it:
Look at that. sexy.
There's even a classy version to go with your high powered business attire. Wow.
'Maximize your potential and live life to the fullest.' Indeed.
In the spirit of my new post-its, I didn't realize you were a douchebag until you started wearing a stupid piece of plastic shit thinking it has magic powers.
The ones on the right will come in extra handy.
In variations on a theme, I now bring a new (hopefully) regular feature to the table: Douchebags.
Douchebag no.1: People Who Wear Power-Balance Bracelets.
Magic hologram bracelets which bring great success, power, and (maybe) wealth, or some shit. It's hard to say, the website doesn't actually mention what the thing is or what it does. Just that your favourite Sports Star/Successful Actress/Attractive Celebrity is using one and you should too. Apparently it increases balance, co-ordination, ability to down 4-XXX or penchant for hanging with THA BOIIZ or something. Check it:
Look at that. sexy.
There's even a classy version to go with your high powered business attire. Wow.
'Maximize your potential and live life to the fullest.' Indeed.
In the spirit of my new post-its, I didn't realize you were a douchebag until you started wearing a stupid piece of plastic shit thinking it has magic powers.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
This is from the A
a photographic and editorial account of hip hop from the south. purports to mostly focus on grass-roots bedroom recordings, but touches on the scene all the way to interviews Andre 3000 and Ludacris, etc.
comes with a mixtape too, good shit.
looking forward to learning more about the south instead of just focusing on the eastside and stuff from the D
Saturday, January 8, 2011
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