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//ISSUE 6/ NOVEMBER 2010
It has been a full on couple of months. Recently Colosoul had the opportunity to raise funds for Catch Me (Help Save the Kids). We raised around $1000 and the money went to helping children with education and support of an orphanage near the Thai Burmer Border. We also helped raise funds for FTP (Fair Tradie Project) a not-for-profit plumbing organisation which took it’s first team of ten young tradies across to Jinja, Uganda to build a small orphanage. We raised $3000 for this project. A big thank you to all those who supported these events and hopefully next year we will be able to raise more funds as more people begin to support these projects alongside the Colosoul Group Inc. We are currently seeking more young people across Australia who are doing amazing things in their community or with overseas aid work. If you are under 30 you can email us and tell us what it is that you do. Or if you know someone who is doing some great work for the community, email info@colosoul.com.au and tell us so we can spread the word through our Colosoul Cares Campaign. We will also being doing an awards night into next year giving recognition to these special warm hearted people. I personally would like to say thank you and goodbye to Lauren Vardy our former assistant editor for all the hard work she has put in at Colosoul over the past 8 months. Lauren says due to her commitment at Colosoul and the experience she received this has helped her gain full time employment at the Esperance Express. We all wish you well Lauren and we know you are not to far away – we can expect to still hear a story or two. We have many new people on board the Colosoul group Inc we welcome you and hope you enjoy your time with us and the experience that is offered. We know as a not-for-profit organisation how important it is to maintain a high quality and professional outlook for young people working within the publication arena. Colosoul is definitely about carving a way into the industry for as many young people as we can.
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11 ASSISTANT EDITOR G’Day! I’m Sean, I came for an interview at Colosoul at the beginning of the year to see if someone would give me a chance to start my career. Entering the last year of my journalism and photography degree, I had wondered who was going to give me my first chance in the industry... Looking back on the year I’m astounded to now find myself an assistant editor having completed my degree – what a difference a year can make! One of the biggest highs of my (so far) short journalism career has been seeing my name under my articles on the Colosoul website. My interests are good investigative stories, particularly on issues that otherwise might go un-noticed in the media. This month is Movember, as if you didn’t notice my filthy ‘tash?! Although its a bit of a laugh, keeping a mo’ this pimping ain’t easy so please support our hard work and make a pledge! Enjoy this weeks e-zine!
MEMBER PROFILE Hey! I’m Kathryn. I’m new to the colosoul team, but working my hardest to keep up the great creative work that Colosoul do. I’ve just moved to Perth and including the team at Colosoul it seems like there is a lot of creative talent in WA, it’s an exciting time to be here. So far I’ve designed this latest e-zine you’re about to read from cover to cover! Hopefully there will be lots more creative things to do. I’ve just graduated in Graphic Arts, I like to do a bit of everything including graphic design, illustration and animation. You can check out some of my work at:
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ONLINE SHOPPING
The internet, a gateway to endless possibilities, is quickly emerging as a quick fix for every shopping need. In mere seconds you can be shopping in any country across the globe. The internet allows you to find the best deals on shoes to books and even edible delights. So where is the best place to shop?
THE INTERNATIONAL HARD HITTER There are always one or two online shops that cause an international frenzy. Colette is one of those stores. Colette started in 1997 as a retail store located at 213 rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. Since then, Colette has created an online version of its fashion super-store, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best online stores and providing its luxury goods to buyers around the world. Despite many of the products being targeted to a higher end market, there are still pieces available for every buyer and budget. As a store, it’s also worth visiting for a splurge, as only the best of many brands are on offer. Better yet, for photography enthusiasts, there is a great range of cameras, many of which you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Colette is a must-see for any keen online shopper.
BITS AND BOBS There are times when you just can’t find what you’re looking for no matter how hard you try. Its times like this you need Shana Logic. A self-labeled ‘indie shop’, Shana Logic sells pieces that you won’t always find in the mass produced stores. This is due to it being one of the largest on-line stores that exclusively sells independent products- a point of difference they are very proud of. Whilst clothing is sold, its focal points are the accessories and home wear. Designer Coasters, pillows shaped like sushi and rings mounted with all sorts candy boast the individual nature of the store. Shana Logic is an avid supporter of small businesses and individual talent that is overlooked elsewhere; allowing unique items to be sold. Store creator Shana Victor says she started the online boutique after not being able to find what she was looking for on the other online stores available at the time, stating that “it has a vibe that’s unique to itself. It’s a shop that promotes individuality and truly being your own person.”
ALL THY CLOTHING NEEDS Occasionally there is an online shop that pops up which is perfectly appropriate to stock all your clothing needs. That store is Frock You. The cleverly named store serves as a place where everyday brand favourites like American Apparel, One Teaspoon, Living Doll and French Kitty are up for offer. Frock You also sells kids wear which is a refreshing change from other online stores who forget about this small, yet picky bunch of people. What is perhaps the best thing about Frock You is that it remains well priced, so you can fulfil your fashion needs on a weekly basis if need be. For regular discounts, it is advisable to sign up as a Frock You member to receive regular discounts and sale news. F. As an online shop it is well set up, easy to navigate and definitely worth a look.
THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SHOPPING POSSIBILITIES with these three stores being just a taste of some of the unique and surprising stores that are online. Whether you want to see the cultured picks of Colette, the original pieces of Shana Logic, or the comfortable appeal of Frock You- these stores are worth a visit. And, conveniently, you can be there in seconds!
By Bronte Kelso-Marsh Photo courtesy of Colette Photos by: Terence Hassen for Colette, Shana Logic and Frock You
Perth’s vintage vixen
North Perth-based Jolieske Loosjes’s Red Dusk Jewellery is ‘a mix of classic vintage and burlesque’ designs. Jolieske, 25, originally created the small business as a part time venture. “I originally started the business 5 years ago at uni for extra money. Not sure how I originally came up with the name. I moved to Kalgoorlie and started it up again,” she says. “The name suited the red dirt; most people thought it was called ‘Red Dirt Jewellery’. Red is my favourite colour, it stands for passion.
DUSK IS MY FAVOURITE TIME OF DAY. so the name translates into ‘the passionate beginning of things’. “I started off making headwear for the Kalgoorlie cup. I didn’t like any of the designs so I made my own and starting making them for others.” Red Dusk Jewellery sells corsets, bustiers, head pieces, time pieces, jewellery, parasols and wedding bits-and-pieces. “I personally make and design the headwear, the jewellery and masquerade masks. The rest I import from overseas,” she says. Jolieske’s inspirations come from the everyday Perth woman to 50s glamour movies.
“I’m influenced by the burlesque movement in Perth and steam punk, which is becoming more main stream now. It’s all buckles and watch mechanics. I like the old glamour movies from the 50s and 60s,” she says. “Also, the women of Perth themselves, they don’t have much access but they’re so adventurous. Sometimes they can only get things through me.” The corsets she sells are not quite as perilous as those back in the day, but still a little restrictive. “You can breathe; you can have it loose or tight. It’s not wise to eat in though. You can’t bend over but your posture is perfect,” she says. Jolieske is currently designing her spring 2010 headwear range. “There are a few races coming up; Ascot and Perth Cup. The headwear is big, small, with veils, feathers, everything,” she says. Check out Jolieske’s range at www.redduskjewellery.com.
By Toyah Shakespeare
INFIDELITY AT ITS BEST Their long-awaited album is currently being mastered at Abbey Road studios in London before it hits the stores sometime in February. Nelson admits the recording process for the album was a challenge in itself. “Almost two years ago, I took Peter and Brad in to record the drums and bass tracks. We thought it would take a few weeks to record, but that didn’t work out at all,” Nelson said. Nelson offers some wise words of advice for up and coming singer/songwriters. “Don’t let what’s popular or what’s cool affect how you write your songs,” he says. Singer, songwriter, musician and redhead. Whichever way you look at it, 20-year-old local boy Timothy Nelson has a lot going for him with a strong following and appreciation around Perth. His band Timothy Nelson and The Infidels have two WAMi awards under their belts and have supported national acts such as Claire Bowditch, Jeff Martin, Katie Noonan & The Captains, Lior and The Audreys, along with numerous solo gigs along the way. Forming in 2007, the band is comprised of Luke Dux on lead guitar, Ellen Oosterbaan on guitar and backing vocals, Brad Forrest on bass and Peter Forgus on drums. With their rawness and sweet vocal melodies, Timothy Nelson and The Infidels are a standout in the Perth music scene, with Nelson’s ability to power through passionate, even tempestuous lyrics of brooding emotions, farewells and unrequited love. “I write very selfishly,” he says. “Just getting something off my chest most of the time. It’s all very much taken from particular situations, real life plagiarism you could say.”
“If you like electro indie pops, then sure, go for it, but once people force themselves to write a kind of music purely because it’s marketable, they’re not really a musician at all, “Think about what you want to do more: be successful, or make great, honest music. Also, don’t be a wanker. If Dave Grohl can be a nice guy then so can everyone else.” To read the article in full head to the Colosoul website. By Lauren Vardy
One of the fantastic (and albeit unusual) things about The Infidels is their ability to play with that seemingly effortlessness live. Their performances around Perth of late have showcased the raw talent behind Nelson’s vocals that don’t require mastering to appreciate. Alongside his musical ability, Nelson’s mop of curly red hair is a well-known trademark for The Infidels. “There’s a bit more attention, people can see red hair floating through a crowd from a mile off. It’s a lot easier for sound guys and managers to find me in the beer garden when I’m supposed to be on stage.”
Photos courtesy of Evan Alexander
Perth’s Underage Night clubbers
Club 361 is an underage club opened in the place of The Rock. The venue has been a hot spot for underage parties since it opened under the new name. The WA Liquor Commission cancelled the licence of Northbridge bar The Rock last year after a number of alcohol related assaults around the venue. The club’s owner Nunzio La Bianca was banned from being employed at a licensed venue for five years. But was the idea to open an underage night club a clever enterprise or downright audacious? Regular Club 361 attendee, who asked not to be named, spoke candidly about what goes on inside. “Some people are dancing and others are sitting down depending on how high they feel or whether they are peaking,” he said. “It can be quite boring unless you’re on drugs and there pretty much isn’t anyone not on drugs.” After an event finishes at 5-6am there are no parents there to collect their children so they go and find somewhere they can unwind after a long night. “We go down to a park somewhere and smoke marijuana to ease off the after effects [of the drugs],” he said.
Owner of club 361 Mr La Bianca failed to return a request for an interview but the club manager Sean happily obliged. He says each of Club 361’s events are strictly controlled they finish early and is enraged by the recent article in The West Australian. “Drugs? We don’t really have them,” he said. “We don’t really hold events that are associated with that scene like the hard dance ones, the ones they call raves. “That’s not really what we do. We play more R&B, top 40, pop. That sort of thing. Alcohol was our main issue and we seem to have stamped that out now, we’ve been very very full on.” And he says despite media reports the club is only open till midnight. FORCE Entertainment promotions manager Dan contradicts Sean’s story and says the manager’s refusal to address the issue is disappointing as he explains about all night, all age raves they hold at The Rock “This place has been handy for a while. It’s just a nice small place, easy to deal with. This is an underage club that’s being going for a couple of years,” Dan says. “This is an all age rave that is rocking on until 7am.” To see the full story go to the Colosoul website.
By Sean Mooney
The importance of power shoulders Meet Natasha Mapleson, 20-year-old fashion designer based in Ocean Reef. Born in Bendigo, Victoria, Natasha’s girly voice doesn’t do justice to her timeless original designs and interest in the ‘mystery of woman’.
What would you call your style? I would say it’s structured, it’s a bit sexy, there’s a classic edge to it.
What sort of pieces do you make?
.. Piece of clothing
You can’t go wrong with a jersey dress with shoulder pads.
I make structured dresses, at the moment with power shoulders. The summer line will be more free and loose. I try to keep them classic, so they don’t date; with neutral colours, not too bright.
What are you working on at the moment? Winter 2011, I’m in the early stages of designing.
How did you get involved in fashion design?
I took sewing classes from 13, after school every day. In Year 11 and 12 I took all design and art subjects and in 2007 when I moved to Perth I did design and textiles at TAFE for a year. I made my first collection, called ‘Enchanting Nights’, which was handmade and a bit flirty.
What are your inspirations?
I’m researching the mystery of woman; throughout the ages, in mythology and nature. I’m also inspired by colours, shapes and the labels Sass and Bide and Alexander Wang.
What’s your favourite...? ... Book
Lord of the Rings series [laughs], I’m a bit of a nerd, I have all the companion books, plus a Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit.
... Movie
Avatar at the moment.
... Colour Cream.
... Place
England; I went there ten years ago, I love
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? That there was less pollution and to leave some places untouched. Check out Natasha’s clothes at www.natashamapleson.com.au. By Toyah Shakespeare Photos courtesy of: www.stefking.wordpress.com
Matt Corby: by Rochelle Soliman
You may remember Matt Corby as the runner up of Australian Idol in 2007. His piercing blue eyes, full lips and androgynous good looks saw the sixteen-year-old heart throb labelled as season five Idol’s ‘pretty boy’. Post-Idol, Corby was signed with Scorpio records and released an independent EP. Disenchanted by the commercial nature of the pop reality TV show, he turned his back on Idol and opted to perform independently across London, where he supported Jamie Cullum. He then toured New York and has now returned home to Australia, going back to his roots and singing in the style he wants. Over the last nine months, he has been gigging and writing his own music, collaborating with Australian acoustic folk musicians Josh Pyke and Lior, amongst others. Three years after his Australian Idol experience, I’m seeing him play an intimate show in Fremantle’s Norfolk Hotel Basement, the last show on the largely sold out ‘My False’ tour. His long dishevelled hair flows in a casual disarray from under a dark beanie. Sporting some very impressive facial hair, he wears a slightly dirty over-sized, crinkled white t-shirt with a noticeable hole in the back. His indie style and his rugged looks suggest he is comfortable: this is the real Matt.
Watching him through the densely packed crowd, one thing is clear: Matt Corby has well and truly shed the clean-cut image carefully cultivated for him by the corprate music machine. He opens with an incredibly bare song called “Lighthome”, a chilling ballad of homesickness written whilst away in London, with just his guitar and his voice, showcasing his raw talent. He has great vocal range, from a deep gravely tenor, to an incredibly high falsetto that he holds for an extraordinarily long time, all executed flawlessly. This is followed by a bluesy number, showing
TTY FACE E R P A T S U J T NO he has great vocal range, from a deep gravely tenor, to an incredibly high falsetto that he holds for an extraordinarily long time, all executed flawlessly. This is followed by a bluesy number, showing how incredibly versatile he is, as he plays piano and is accompanied by trumpet. Everyone in the cosy, dimly lit room is completely captivated by his mesmerising vocal talent. He continues with some surprisingly mature, heartfelt songs and mumbles a quiet thank you after each one. It is an earthy, organic performance – one you would not expect from someone so young. His is a voice that breaks your heart.
Powerfully expressive, completely sincere and drenched in emotion, there is a sense of honesty in him. His undeniable talent, obvious love for what he does and admirable humility, make it impossible not to like him. He has definitely proven that he is not just a pretty face: Matt Corby is one to look out for.
Little Red: Midnight Remember If you’re looking for music that makes you smile from ear to ear Little Red is your answer. Sounds cheesy, but it’s true. Their track ‘It’s Alright’ featured on their first album Listen to Little Red (2008), made me feel like I was in the 60s riding my bicycle enjoying the summer sun and good music. Now with their release of their second album Midnight Remember, I feel that exact same feeling when listening to them again. And yes, it’s a good thing. The band consists of Adrian Beltrame (guitar/ vocals), Dominic Byrne (vocals/guitar)
(vocals/guitar), Quang Dinh (bass/vocals), Taka Honda (drums) and Tom Hartney (vocals, percussion), who came together in Melbourne in 2005. Having the Beach Boys as their number one friend on their Myspace page clearly indicates where they get their influences. Their happy pop meets indie folk sound has been talked about across Australia, with the Age’s EG describing them as ‘one of the freshest things they’d heard all year.’ Most would recognise their track ‘Rock It’ which has received high rotation play on Triple J. Their first album sold
over 25,000 copies in Australia, before being released in the UK through Lucky Number Records. Predictions for Midnight Remember are that it is going to be just as successful, if not better. Liberation Records will release Midnight Remember on September 10, 2010. Tracks to listen out for are ‘Little Bit of Something’ which will give you an excuse to dance like you are at a blue light disco and ‘All Mine’ which is more sultry and darker than their usual sound. Little Red has toured with the likes of Vampire Weekend, The Holidays,
Andy Bull, The Panics, Spoon, Operator Please, Art of Fighting and Kasabian. They will be touring Australia from September 30, 2010 to the December 30, 2010, starting off at The Settlers Tavern in Margaret River W.A and finishing at The Pyramid Rock Festival in Victoria. For more information on tour dates or about Little Red visit www.myspace. com/littleredmusic
By Sheena McGorlick
Pendulum Swings to Australia Pendulum is one of the most successful drum and bass outfits to grace the airwaves, with a Gold album, a number one album, and singles all over the mainstream radio. In October and November, Australian fans will welcome home the boys with sold-out shows across the country. Known for their visually impressive shows, McGrillen said that Australian shows won’t be much different from their international tours. “We’re going to try and bring as much of our lighting and stage show that we can fit into a 747,” said McGrillen, laughing. Their latest album Immersion peaked on the Australian chart at third position and reached number one in the UK. “Immersion was essentially our favourite vibes from Hold Your Colour and our favourite vibes from In Silico and just taking them to the next level,” said bass player Gareth McGrillen.
Compared to their second album, In Silico, it was a lot different to write, he continued. “It was a pleasure to work on and write Immersion. In Silico was like a self-inflicted second album syndrome so it took us two years to do it. In comparison, Immersion was amazing.” The band has worked with The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett, Karnivool, Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, and their high school heroes In Flames. “We put a shortlist together of artists that we wanted to work with on this album and they were at the top of the list. They said yes and we weren’t really expecting it, but the next thing we knew we were in the studio with six Swedish death-metallers,” recalled McGrillen. “It was surreal, really. They were really good, really quick musicians. It all happened really quickly and it came together perfectly. It was a good experience.”
Emerging from a rock and punk background, it’s not hard to imagine why their branch of drum and bass gives a sharp nod of the head to heavy rock. In high school, Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen were in a rock band called Xygen and hung out with Karnivool. However, after their schooling days, drum and bass was the focus. Pendulum officially formed in 2002 with three core band members – Rob Swire (vocals, synth, producer), Gareth McGrillen (bass, DJ), and Paul Harding (DJ).
In 2003, they relocated to the United Kingdom after accepting an offer to join Breakbeat Kaos, a label formed by heavyweight DJs Adam F and DJ Fresh. Over the years, they’ve played Download Festival, Glastonbury, and Radio 1’s Big Weekend and have played alongside music legends Iron Maiden, Slayer, and Alice in Chains as well as DJ Tiesto. Since Immersion was released on May 24, Pendulum has been touring non-stop. As a band that’s new to touring, it’s still “fun and exciting” but they’ll never get used to it. “We’re still getting more and more exciting reactions from crowds so it’s keeping us fresh,” said McGrillen. Pendulum begins the Australian tour on October 30 and play Challenge Stadium November 6. To read the full article go to the Colosoul website. By Courtney Pearson Photos courtesy of www.pendulum.com
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