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360 MOTHERFLICKERS! by david williams and zara gudnason
Type 360 into Google and the first thing you see will be in reference to the Melbourne Hip Hop artist. With Channel V’s Artist of The Year under his belt and notoriety for his hatred of Short Stack, we think Google is on the money. 2011 brought forth the outspoken 26 year old to the people and with the release of his second album Falling and Flying, the people said yes. As well as earning a name with his recorded work, 360 has rap battled his way around the world and is somewhat a master of quick wit, mum jokes and profanity. After we missed out on a 360 Falls Festival perfromance, dressed as Buzz Lightyear in Lorne, Tasmania is luring him to our pristine forests, cancerous Tasmanian Devils and of course, Breath of Life Festival where he will play alongside Skrillex, Fat Boy Slim, Drapht and more great artists than you could poke a whole tree at. We got to have a lovely chat with the man himself, enjoy! How do you feel you’re going so far? 360: So far so good, I mean it has taken time. I thought I was going to really blow up when I dropped my first album. I was an innocent kid, really immature writing and stuff like that. I thought everything was going to work out with the first album when I was about 19 but I’m 26 now and it’s just only starting now. It’s a good feeling that the hard works finally paying off. Do you think it was good timing or were you doing something differently to make 2011 go so well? 360: I definitely think I was doing something different, something that hasn’t been done before. Especially with hip hop in Australia and using the kind of production that I am using,it was a lot more pop influenced and dance choreography and stuff like that. I think that it’s the presence with the social media that has helped a lot as well, being on top of my game on Facebook and Twitter. Yeah look, you have channel v artist of the year. Was that like winning twice, because you got that award and you also beat Short Stack? 360: You know that’s exactly right, if I had of lost that one I would have felt like a fucking moron, I tell you. I would have felt like a d*ck, but that would have been the worst move ever because I think those posts on the video would have gotten their fans to vote more for them even more so it was probably a bad thing for me to do but I won in the long run anyway. Are festival sets one of the highlights for a performer? 360: That’s easily my favourite because everyone is there to have a good time and www.sauce.net.au
just always a good vibe, especially if you get a good time slot if you get the wrong time slot it can be pretty shit. Like if you’re the first act on for the day then it can be pretty nerve wracking when there’s only 40 people there for a huge festival and they’re just watching, standing there. When you’ve got a prime time spot, like 11 o’clock or New Years Eve that’s pretty epic. One of the first tracks that really brought you to a big audience was The Festival Song with Pez. 360: That was the first song that we got played on the radio, so that was the biggest song we’ve done. That was big, the biggest break yet. That just led on to bigger and better things. It was good to get Pez and he’s just started on my album as well just to continue the run of him and we’ll continue to make music as we go so it should be good. The track “Boys Like You” has done really well, but I understand it’s about some kind of love triangle. Is that right? 360: Yeah, that’s correct. My last girlfriend from when I was back in highschool, like when I was 19 and she cheated on me with one of my best mates. She told me on the day of the basketball game and I was about to play and she called me up crying and was like “oh I got drunk and went home with such and such last night.” And I was like oh that sucks, you know but at least a good song came out of it so that’s a positive. And you’ve also got three tracks in Triple J’s Hottest 100, what did you do on Australia day? 360: Yeah, we were listening to it with the iPhone app cause we were in Mackay to play a festival so we just went down to a pub, had a meal, played the pokies and listened to Triple J on our iPhones. It was sick. If you could have the crowd singing something or doing something in particular at the breath of life festival, what would that be? 360: I’m not sure, to be honest, I think just knowing word for word one of the songs would probably be the highlight. When someone sings along to your shit, that’s probably the best feeling. Hopefully we see some people crowd surfing, I wouldn’t mind that. That’d be good. Awesome, well thanks mate for having a chat. Hopefully talk to you again one day. 360: Thanks cobba! The revolutionary artist will be performing at Breath of Life Festival. Be sure to get along and, by request of 360 himself, go wild and crowd surf. By Zara Gudnason
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equipment review:
Samson Resolv A8 Samson present a near-field monitor with impressive frequency graphs, enough power to annoy the neighbours, and new awe-inspiring technologies. But how do they measure up against the competition such as the Alisis M series, Yamaha’s ESI monitors, and the well known M-Audio’s? We find out. The Theory On paper its all very positive for Samson. Looking at the frequency response graph its clear they’ve worked hard on creating a smooth crossover unit and creating the flattest frequency response, especially throughout the mid range. Here’s the main reasons for Samsons superior sound: Woven Carbon fibre woofer Samson have redesigned their new bass-mid range driver with a woven carbon fibre woofer. This material design is the ideal choice for dynamic performance. The Weave design minimises any surface resonance or coloration from the internals of the speaker cabinet and insures a great sound dispersion so that more than just one listener gets the ultimate sound. Carbon fibre is also super lightweight which means it can produce ultra tight bass without
dominating the upper bass to mids, a common issue with budget monitors. Its super agility and rigidness also means that it will also remain in perfect balance with the tweeter. This Woofer is similar to that of the M-Audio’s and is, in my opinion, more superior to the Yamaha and Alesis’ bass unit as it has a much broader frequency response and on top of that it has a more even response due the natural dynamic range of carbon fibre. An import factor to creating good, even bass and sub levels is allowing the speaker to breath. Samson have developed a curved flow port which creates the best possible turbulence enabling the bass unit to produce extra low frequencies and produce them relatively evenly. The Resolv A8 features a 1.25-inch silk dome tweeter with neodymium magnets, heat-sink and ferro-fluid cooling for smooth high frequency response. Other handy features include: • LR and 1/4-inch balanced inputs as well as unbalanced RCA inputs •
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The Practical So, on paper the Samson monitors look good, but how do they actually sound? To test them out I ran them fairly flat stick to a Brad Paisley recording, “This Is Country Music” (note: Any Nashville recording mix is great for testing monitors :P), and the first thing I noted was how smooth the high end was in relation to the crossover, where the bass unit meets the tweeter. Samson have clearly worked hard on producing a flat frequency curve in this range and it has come through fairly well. This means instruments such as acoustic guitar, and vocals will sound excellent and that was evident at the beginning of Brad Paisley’s recording. On the downside, while presenting a smooth sound, the tweeter could image better. Its not always easy to distinguish between different instruments and its hard work configuring different levels if your mixing in the upper range. That said, to hear a better image you would have to spend more than double the retail of these monitors for a pair of Adam audio monitors or higher again for a higher range of B&W’s as this is a common downside in all monitors under $1000. To sum up, in my opinion, the Samsons give you a great value option as they will dominate anything in their price range and will match most monitors around the $700-$1000 mark. I think they are a great buy for a budget 8” set of studio monitors and worth every dollar. Jeremy Legg
It’s felt congratulations are in order for Launceston band, Mother Mexico, who have recently been selected to play at a music festival in South Australia called Fuse Festival from the 24th-26th of February. Fuse is, according to the Machine, ‘an absolute must for anyone serious about forging a career in the music industry. Held over three days and nights, Fuse provides outstanding networking opportunities within the local and national music industry.” Sounds like Amplified, South-Australian-style. Mother Mexico started in January 2010 when 4 friends, who, at the time, were in two separate bands, came together to start a side project band named ‘The Troll Patrol’. The members were Cam Locke (guitar and vox), Seb Alcock (drums), Pat Broxton (bass and vox) and Joe Lawrence (guitar). Cam and Seb came from a pop punk band named ‘Toy Soldiers’ while Joe and Pat came from the successful techno rock band ‘The Junks’. The Troll Patrol practised a few times and began to enjoy the mix of musicians more than the bands they were currently in, so they decided to quit their other bands and focus on The Troll Patrol exclusively. The bands sound started to evolve into a hard rock style with punk and prog elements mixed. At the bands high schools battle of the bands they came second to a newly formed band called ‘Gifts For Strangers’ which contained members of both the bands the members of Troll Patrol had quit. After this result the band started to get local gigs at charity events in Launceston as well as youth groups at school fairs. Once the school year finished the band moved into college to take on new challenges. In 2011 The Troll Patrol started year 11 at Launceston College, new songs started to take shape over the first few months of the year. It was evident to the band and their fans that they lacked a powerful front man, the voices of Cam and Pat just weren’t quite enough to make the band what it could potentially be. The decision was made to find a new singer, this led to the incorporation of Brad George into the band, an incredible rock vocalists. This decision was crucial to the bands success and the songs they went on to right with Brad became very popular. The Troll Patrol renamed to ‘Mother Mexico’ after brad joined the band and started to create a more mature and fresh rock sound. Mother Mexico competed at the Launceston College rock challenge coming second, which earned them a place in the northern final of the Tasmanian state Rock Challenge. At the northern final the band wowed the crowd with their catchy melodies and alternative rock sound earning them another second placing and a chance to compete in the state final. The band went into the state final not knowing what to expect from the southern and western Tasmanian rivals. The band played an impressive set which included a fantastic cover of the Foo Fighters song ‘Rope’ as well as their crowd favourite original songs ‘Monsters’ and ‘The Game’. The band came second in the state and also won an award for the best original song for ‘Monsters’. After this fantastic result the band continue to write and record new material, gain strong chart positions on triple j unearthed, but struggled to find gigs due to demand from school studies. By the end of 2011 Mother Mexico had become one of the best up and coming youth acts in Tasmania. Their signature sound of rock, punk, pop punk, prog and alternative mixed together with catchy melodies and lines for the fans to yell was something fresh for the college scene in Tasmania. 2012 will see Mother Mexico release their debut EP and hopefully better their achievement from 2011.
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BOMBS AWAY SOAKED IN GOLD!
Australian partyboys, certified gold record producers, chart toppers and all-round Bad Role Models, BOMBS AWAY, are one of the few acts to hold down 5 concurrent places & Top 10’s on ARIA, iTunes, Beatport, Djdownload, Djtunes, and DjTunes charts, along with constant radio and TV play across the world on MTV, Channel V, Video Hits, Nova, Austereo network (Take 40 Chart and Hot Hits Live from LA), and Minstry of Sound radio. Supersoaker just hit #1 Australian dance single in the ARIA charts, #2 on iTunes and #4 on Channel V! and just smashed GOLD RECORD STATUS! Along with spending 52 weeks consecutively in the charts, BOMBS AWAY was just voted #1 Artist in Australia, and #32 Worldwide on THEDJLIST and took out #1 WA and #17 Nationally for the INTHEMIX awards! their youtube channel is in the Top 100 Of all time most subscribed Australian musicians on YouTube with the Supersoaker filmclip peaking at #1 highest rated music video in the country on its debut! Along with remixing & f#cking with names like Coolio, Kylian Mash & Akon, Freestylers, Israel Kruz, Katy perry, Krafty Kuts, Marvin Priest, Oh Snap!, Disco Fries, Clinton sparks, Stanton Warriors, Ceelo Green, DirtyLoud, Mike Posner, Mind Electric and tracks being featured on the US NBA Finals, V8 Supercars, The Morning Show, Worlds Strictest Parents, Pimp My Ride and a pile of TV & radio ads. Bombs Away are rocking Festivals & sold out shows all around the world this summer!
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Bombs Away Singles, Big Booty Bitches, Supersoaker and Swagger are smashing clubs and charts around the world as we speak, with support from Porter Robinson, Calvertron, Krafty Kuts, Dirtyloud, Mobin Master, Disco Fries, Dj Dan, Oh Snap, The Only, Rocket Pimp and a crateload of heavyhitters. With Four decks & Two Mics the duo use anything at their disposal to get sh!t rocking, live vocals, loops, samples, accapellas & synths over the fattest tracks & their own bootlegs & tunes! These boys are here to party! A video speaks a billion words: SUPERSOAKER Music Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3xAgoI1HkQ Mashup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzJvlzPhVvY www.sauce.net.au
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Forest festival workshops Held in the beautiful valley of Jackey’s Marsh just outside of Deloraine, this community-run festival has a strong tradition of celebrating Tasmania’s unique and extraordinary forests as well as demonstrating environmental sustainability. Focusing on the diverse forests of the Great Western Tiers, the festival offers free camping, informative guided walks, heaps of fun children’s activities, the inspiring forest art trail, and great local food options. Lisa Yeates, one of the organisers, “Is thrilled that not only are we offering such an increadibly wide variety of exciting music at this years festival but we are also have such a fantastically diverse and very stimulating Workshops Program.
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Her workshop will focus on small to medium scale hemp growing and processing for building materials, and on building with hemp. For info about hemp and her business visit the Australian Hemp Masonry Company www.hempmasonry.com. It’s a blog documenting work with farmers and current building in NSW is www. hemptheashfordtrial.blogspot.com
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Expert in Balinese Mask Performance Carmencita has been exploring the life of the mask through dancing tradition for over 20 years. Her PhD in Asian Studies - Balinese Performance is from the University of Tasmania. The thesis is on the embodiment of the Balinese mask, its cosmological implications and its cultural context. For more information about Carmencita’s workshops, classes and performances go to www.maskdancemusic.blogspot.com
4 .CONTEMPORARY FOLK SONGWRITING with EMMA ANGLES This is her second year at the Forest Festival both as performer and workshop leader passing on some of her secrets and skills in story telling and fantastic songwriting to help you release your inner songwriter.. Known throughout the country for her striking performance, beautiful vocals, she is. currently recording with Red Shelf Studios and with label Whirl Records. New work due for release in 2012. Check out www.forestfestival.org, for full program details & to book tickets.
Highlights include:1. PAUL GILDING Independent Writer, Activist and Advisor on a Sustainable Economy. He has spent 35 years trying to change the world. He has been global CEO of Greenpeace, taught at Cambridge University, started two successful businesses and advised the CEOs of some the world’s largest companies. Despite the clear lack of progress, the unstoppable and flexible optimist is now a writer and advocate, travelling the world with his book The Great Disruption alerting people to the global economic and ecological crisis unfolding around us, as the world economy reaches and passes the limits to growth. He is confident we can get through what’s coming and says rather than the end of civilization, this could be the beginning! He argues we will rise to the occasion and see change at a scale and speed incomprehensible today, but need to urgently prepare for The Great Disruption and “the end of shopping”, as we reinvent the global economy and our model of social progress. For more information about Paul and his work go to www.paulgilding.com
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new year kicks off with a bang - northern music column
Wed 1
Clare Quinn in the bar Thurs 2
Theives & Bears With Guns in the bar Fri 3
Junior Bowles in the bar Sat 4
Live Music Sun 5
Open Folk Session Wed 8
Scott Haig in the bar Thurs 9
Greaham Rix in the bar Fri 10
luca brasi By Scottie Webb Hey everyone, welcome to another year of Launceston’s original music! Last year was an amazing year for our local acts, many of them dominating the Triple J Unearthed charts. They really have paved the way for future artists to get their tracks online and getting them heard!
weeks, with shows at The Oak, Lloyds and O’keefes! On Australia Day they packed the front bar of The Oak, this band just gets better and bigger each time I see them! Last Friday night saw The Aus Day Weekend Tour with some great acts, Andy Marshall, Sara Neep, Cast Iron Pinata, Sam Cole & The Mornings and The Bully Hay Band, a massive line up and a great show!
Younger Dryas, a huge show to start the year off! The following week we saw Billy Bennett take the stage supporting Yuan & McDougal, The Younger Dyras and Luke Bennett made another appearance the week after providing some great entertainment.
The Oak has had some massive nights so far, with Luca Brasi teaming up with Ride the The Tiger for a huge Friday night a couple of weeks ago, the place was pumping, crowd surfing, broken glass, just what you would expect from the boys, their shows are so energetic and fierce!
In the last few weeks, Lloyds has some put on some great nights!
It was rock & roll and Alternative night the Tuesday just gone with the boys from Wizard supporting Future Recollection, the 31st will see Jack Storsy and The Crazy 88’s grace the stage once again!
You wouldn’t Tuesdays would pull so well but with the lineups that have been appearing, its slowly cementing itself as a stellar night on the original music calendar!
For future events look up the gig guide for what’s on at The Oak, check out the Classic Original Night on Facebook for what’s coming up at Lloyds as well as what’s happening at The Pizza Pub.
The Younger Dryas have been heavily gigging around the town the last few
The year kicked off with The Luke Bennett Trio, Zac Slater and The
January has started off with a bang, picking up where last year finished off!
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Ben Wells And The Middle Names Sun12
Open Folk Session Wed 15
Sara and Brock in the bar Thurs 16
Mick McHugh in the bar
Rory Ellis in the bar
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Open Folk Session Wed 22nd
Street Entry in the bar Thurs 23
Samuel Bester in the bar
rory ellis Rory Ellis, Australian Alt Country / Blues singer songwriter, delivers a stunning mix of powerful vocals, brilliant guitar and banjo playing and heaps of entertaining stories. Since the start of his solo career in 2000, Rory has released 5 albums and has been a regular performer at numerous festivals, including Port Fairy, National Folk, Tamworth, Apollo Bay, Thredbo, Queenscliff and Bridgetown. Recently returned from his 8th UK / European tour where he has performed a string of major festivals to rave reviews. Live on stage Rory comes packed with his acoustic guitar, a banjo, irresistible charisma and a voice as large as this country. Armed with banjo and slide guitarist, master sideman, Tim Hackett, this www.sauce.net.au
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duo is bound to set any stage it walks alight with a dynamic and heartfelt performance. Rory Ellis Tassie Tour Wed. Feb. 15 Republic Bar, 299 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, 9 pm -------------------------------Fri. Feb. 17 Oz Rock Inn 10 Beach Road, Ulverstone dinner and show bookings tel. 64251120 -----------------------------Sat. Feb. 18 Royal Oak, 14 Brisbane Street, Launceston, 9pm --------------------------------Sun. Feb. 19 Longley Hotel 1 Huon Road, Longley , 3.30 pm ---------------------------------------------
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gig review: san cisco & the jungle giants @ the waratah bandroom, thursday, 12th january It was a balmy night at the Waratah Bandroom. All indications were that San Cisco, The Jungle Giants, and Ben Wells & The Middle Names would be playing to a full house - they were not disappointed.
dancing. It was great to see. As San Cisco took to the stage, there was a feeling of anticipation in the air that had not been felt all evening. It has been a very good year for these Perth indie popsters.
The show was sold out and the crowd were fantastic.
In the last 12 months, they released their debut EP, were nominated for an Unearthed j Award, and crowned it all off with an incredibly catchy single.
Ben Wells & The Middle Names warmed the crowd up with an energetic and powerful set of indie-pop.
Everybody swarmed from beer garden and front bar through to the back area where they heaved with joy as they heard one of their favourite tunes!
A tasteful assortment of guitars, keys and violin along with layered male/ female vocals.
San Cisco received a spot in triple j’s Hottest 100, with their track “Awkward” coming in at Number 7. I
They were great. The crowd continued to flow through the doors to catch the Jungle Giants. These guys nailed it.
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immortal techniques @ republic bar, wed 18th january “THIS IS REAL, EVERYBODY!” Immortal Technique shouted to the crowded Republic Bar in Hobart on Wednesday 18 January. We shouted back, cheering and clapping. It was real. Immortal Technique wasn’t rapping about synthetic swagga. He was rapping about the dignity of the world’s people and what happens when that is taken away. In one track, he chronicles the tale of a young black man named William Jacobs who just wanted to fit in with the hustlers, fantasising about making money and dealing crack like the real gangsters. The song finishes with William’s ghetto ‘audition’ where he abducts and rapes an innocent lady for cred. After the whole gang has finished with her, William is handed a gun and told to kill her. They’ve covered her head in a shirt to muffle her screaming. When William pulls it off, he reveals that the broken wreck of a woman was his own mother. Immortal Technique doesn’t embellish. This isn’t that insidious brand of glorified Hollywood slaughtertainment tailored to young black males that we see far too often in hip hop. After William realises he’s the ringleader in the gang-rape of his own mother, he jumps off a building to his death. “They say death takes you to a better place but I doubt it,” Tech raps, the only time he’s smiled throughout the whole song. “And listen cause the story that I’m www.sauce.net.au
telling is true / Cause I was there with Billy Jacobs and I raped his mom too / And now the Devil follows me everywhere that I go.” Shortly after, the backing beat faded and the crowd applauded but didn’t cheer. It’s hard to be enthusiastic about gang rape and the cycle of poverty and ugly violence. But Tech wasn’t finished. “Yo, people ask me,” he started, as the applause faded. “People ask me ‘yo Tech, is that shit real, did that really happen?’ and I say YES. Every day, in every city, in every country in the world.” It looks trite written down, but the Devil had followed Tech to Hobart and stood amongst the audience, reminding us of our own devils. No-one’s clean and we
stood there in our Nike high-tops feeling very much that we might be part of the problem, not the solution. But that doesn’t matter, because Tech understands that. “Create the change you want to see in the world at home first,” he said. “Every single successful revolution in history has included women,” he observed. “Women gave birth to revolution!” It’s a sharp contrast to conventional wisdom of hip-hop, a bulging teenageboy fantasyland where ‘bitches ain’t shit’ but gold-digging prostitutes and violence against women sells records. There’s a lot to recommend about hiphop as a culture, but there’s a lot that is utterly shameful as well. Immortal
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Technique may well have participated in the gang-rape of Billy Jacob’s mother in a past life. But he doesn’t rap about it for the same reasons some other rappers do. He raps because he’s angry, and he wants everyone else to be angry too. “I don’t want you sitting around with a needle in your arm,” Tech yelled at the packed Republic Bar. “I need you to join the revolution!” It’s the revolution against the cold-shoulder of uncaring capitalism, against senseless violence and exploitation. As I said before, it looks clichéd and trite on paper, but in the Republic Bar that night, it felt real. By D. M-S. Page 12
headflux (UK) pioneer of pychedelic breaks to tour, then board mothership 1. What have you been up to, recently? I’ve been getting busy in the studio, finishing off some new tracks for my tour of Australasia! 2. What are the dance music trends in the UK, at the moment, and internationally? Everyone Skrillex.
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3. How about Breaks, in particular? With breaks i’m always keeping tabs on the psy stuff, and i’m excited to see more and more new talent shining through and getting more recognition. The top 100 on Beatport has a good amount of quality psybreaks in it currently. We’ll be seeing a lot more of this in 2012 especially from Broken Robot, we’ve got a lot of amazing new music lined up for this year.
that brought joy and inspiration to others. I had searched for years but couldn’t find any profession that fulfilled that criteria for me. I lost my passion for science during my PhD, but my passion for music has just grown and grown since I was a kid so I eventually summoned the energy to go for it. I also heard this crazy newage pseudo-science hippie idea that if you follow your true passion and put out positive vibes “the universe” will support you. I wanted to test this hypothesis, so I sought out my own true passion and followed it with dedication and positivity, and I’m pleased to say the results so far have been very encouraging, though it could all be coincidence. 6. What impact has the development of technology had on your ability to
produce your sound? Is there a piece of equipment or particular software that especially assists you? Ableton Live was the real game changer for me. Before that I was using Cubase, my output was slow and projects were a messy and frustrating business. Every track since Mindcell has been written in Live 8. It may not be the best sounding DAW, but for creative work flow, I think it can’t be beaten. I don’t use any outboard at present, and i’m not particularly attached to any one synth or effect, I like to keep trying new things. I think advances in processing power and monitoring accuracy let us resolve the frequency domain with greater clarity, and this lets us access ever more subtle forms
3. You’re at the forefront of the developing sound of pscyhedelia mixed with breaks, how come to produce this style?
7. Dub-step has seemed to be the style with the most momentum for the past year or so, here anyway. Breaks seem to still be popular, but had to make some room to accommodate the growth of dubstep. To what extent to you agree with this? Yeah breaks kinda died a death when dubstep and electro started getting really big, and even now it could hardly be called a popular genre. But to be honest I try not to get bogged down in all that, I’m just trying to produce a relatively unique dancefloor experience that I enjoy, independent of what is or isn’t trending. If you’re having fun on the dance floor, you don’t care what genre is playing. 8. I interviewed John Digweed a little while ago, and he said that he would not play dub-step. He seemed to view it as a passing fad, and wanted only to play music with the sound he was known for. When you play gigs, are you a dedicated Breaks DJ, are there any styles you won’t play?
I love the aesthetic and the zenlike mind-state of high quality psychedelic music, whether it be trance or chill or IDM, it just resonates with me on so many levels. I figured that same aesthetic could be applied to any kind of beats or tempo, and since I was also loving the tech-funk sound coming out around 2003, I just naturally started to marry the two together.
I wouldn’t rule out playing dubstep in principle, if a track has the right energy and emotion I’m looking for I’d be happy to drop it in, but if it’s dubstep it would have to be as a short interlude or intro because for me it’s just too slow. No matter how hard it screams and growls and wobbles, it’s still just too slow. Although, I’ve recently done a few tracks at 90-100bpm and found that a much more groovy tempo to work with.
4. Your 2010 track, ‘Mindcell’, spent 10 weeks at the top of the Beatport Breaks chart and was voted ‘Track Of The Year’ in the 2011 Breakspoll International Breakbeat Awards, so you’ve had public and industry acclaim, what impact did that success have on you, artistically, professionally and personally?
9. How are you feeling about coming to play in Tasmania? It must seem, at the bottom of the world, a little remote. Where else have you played, away from the cities with millions of people, and what was the experience like?
It took a while to sink in, I think at first my ego tried to play it down as something insignificant and/or lucky, then one day I was thinking about when Breakspoll first started in 2001, and how young I was at the time, and how i’d never even finished a track, then all of a sudden it was 10 years later and I won the award for best track - it was quite an emotional moment! But when all is said and done, behind all the bullshit and hype of breakspoll, it comes down to one thing: how many people can you reach who actually care about you and/or your music enough to vote for you? That’s it! So just knowing that so many people (I don’t know how many) actually did that for me is very humbling, and I feel deeply grateful to all of them. And if they wouldn’t mind just voting Hedflux for Best Producer this year, that’d be sweet! ;)
I’m totally psyched, Tasmania is about as exotic as it gets for me. I must confess I know very little about it, though I expect it to be extremely lush and beautiful, with a wild party energy! 10. What are you aiming to achieve in 2012, and what would you like to achieve, as an ultimate goal, in the next few years? I’m really busy with gigs and touring this year, so in addition to fulfilling those commitments, i’d like to evolve my sound in some new and interesting directions, and also produce a full Hedflux live set, and maybe even an album! If I can get all that done before the world ends on Dec 21st, I might earn myself a place on the flying saucer to Andromeda.
5. You have a PhD in Quantum Physics. What was it that gave you the confidence to concentrate on your music, instead of pursuing a more conservative profession?
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and emotions through sound. The evolution of technology is tied to the evolution of concsiousness, and I think good psychedelic music is informed by this evolutionary process.
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KING CAROUSEL This indie-pop 4 piece released their LP in July last year and have been playing around Hobart ever since.
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JED APPLETON He has been writing and playing music for about three years. Member of Red Sugar, Fox Hunt, and The Mail Men, Jed also travels pe rforming solo shows around Australia. Infectious melodic vocals alongside tasteful rhythmic guitar stylings. His show is something not to be missed. ASTA Innocent, heartfelt and dreamy are all words which come to mind when describing the music that is Asta’s. We like her. A lot. Take a listen for yourself!
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JOSH PYKE Only Sparrows Regional Tour After another sold out run of dates in capital cities last August in support of his third studio album, “Only Sparrows”, Josh Pyke is going to hit regional Australia! Showcasing his new songs including radio favourite “No One Wants a Lover” and the brand new single “Punch in the Heart” ft Katy Steele, the Only Sparrows Regional Tour will be travelling through the country throughout January and February, and will finish with a headline spot at the 2012 Corinbank Festival! Fri 10 Feb Waratah Hotel, Hobart TAS www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets Nick Balcombe Hailing from the windswept landscapes of coastal southern Tasmania, Balcombe has channelled the restful lifestyle into his music, and his warming debut release, “I Close My Eyes And...”, reveals a soul laid bare and a sharing of life’s wonders. Reflective, heartfelt and truthful to the core, the tender lyrics and lilting melodies do more than just capture hearts - the invigorate minds and cradle harsh reality.
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My Girlfriend’s Sister Formed in March last year, My Girlfriend’s Sister are an indie-folk 4 piece from Hobart. They have played shows at various venues around Hobart and are currently honing their craft with an aim to do some recording later on this year. The band features two twin brothers - Michael (Drums) and Peter Snape (Guitar) as well as Bryce White (Bass), frontman Tarik Stoneman (Guitar/Vocals). They will join Red Sugar and Seth Henderson on 24th February at the Waratah Hotel. Red Sugar Red Sugar are a four piece from Hobart. They incorpoate a number of different genres in their music including everything from pop and rock, through to funk. The group is made up of frontman Jed Appleton (Vocals/Guitar), Nick Curtain (Bass/Vocals), Josh Hniat (Guitar), and David Choraziak (Drums). All full time students, Red Sugar are developing their sound and style continuously until they find a genre of their own. They are currently in the process of gathering funds to put towards recording an EP. www.sauce.net.au
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Wednesday February 1st //Hobart Irish Murphy’s – Kenny Cbar – APL Poker Observatory – Dj Mr B & Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Lizard Johnny + Mess O Reds + Smutty Sam Republic bar - Billy Whitton and the Blue Angels //Launceston LLOYDS – UNI NIGHT Bands, Dj’s, Karaoke Hotel New York – UNY NIGHT Thursday February 2nd //Hobart Irish Murphy’s – Fritz Cargo - Micheal Clennett and Guests Brisbane Hotel - Circus Horrificus Republic Bar – Swump //Launceston LLOYDS – Thirsty Thursday, Live music, Pool comps & Happy hours //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar - CHRIS MEEK 8PM Friday February 3rd //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Jeremy Matcham, Joel Everard, Vendetta The Waratah Hotel – Toss the Boss Observatory – Dj Johnny G & Millhouse Cargo – Rum Jungle followed by Tim Davies Duo Telegraph –Micheal Clennett followed by Dr Fink Ivory - MS Fest DJ Comp Brisbane Hotel - DAMAGE NIGHTCLUB w/ Wolf Pack + Catch Penny + Driftwood + Dj’s Republic Bar - Sugartrain $4 The Grand Poobah - The Woohoo Revue and Bombay Royale Lush Lounge Bar - MOBIN MASTER HOBART SHOW //Launceston LLOYDS – Tradie Arvo & Maritime Night Hotel New York – Ladies Night //Devonport Tapas lounge Bar - ELECTRIC SPAGHETTI 9:30PM Saturday February 4th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Naked Acoustic, Pirates of the cover scene Cbar – Live Acoustic Music Brookfield Margate - Neil Murray Observatory – DJ Mr B. www.sauce.net.au
Cargo – Millhouse Telegraph – Ado and Devo followed by Entropy Ivory – Regrooved feat slynk Grotesque 11-1 and Mez 3- close Brisbane Hotel - (Front Bar) Sayonara Sister Olivia + DJ BTC + Chonga the Bonga + Dusty Bottoms + Mister Murder + Bitz n Pizzaz + Evil Goat Cheese + AB FAB + The Ancient Mariner + Sam Jong III + U-No Republic Bar - DJ Dexter $10/15door Alley Cat - Max Savage and the False Idols and The Mangus Trio The Grand Poobah - The Pop Up Club & Tiny Spiders (Bris), Tiger Choir & Treehouse //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar - THE UNIT 9:30PM Sunday February 5th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Ian Murtagh, Joel Everard Cbar – Sunday sesh Jazz n funk 2pm Cargo - Where’s Mary followed by Johnny G Brisbane Hotel - Brissie Bingo w Timmy Jack Ray Republic Bar - Cake Walking Babies //Launceston LLOYDS – Live Acoustic Entertainment //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar - LIVE MUSIC 6PM Monday February 6th //Hobart Cbar – APL Poker Republic Bar picking blues)
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Tuesday February 7th //Hobart Cbar – Quiz Night Brisbane Hotel - Art @ The Brisbane feauturing Sammy G Gnome Republic Bar - Joe Pirere //Launceston LLOYDS – Classic Originals Night Wednesday February 8th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Joel Everard Cbar – APL Poker Observatory - DJ Mr B & Millhouse Brisbane Hotel - Black Habit Awkwardstra Republic Bar - Dave Wilson: Clapton V’s Hendrix Alley Cat - Thieves and Mangus FREE 8.30pm //Launceston
LLOYDS – UNI NIGHT Bands, Dj’s, Karaoke Hotel New York – UNY NIGHT //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar - OPEN MIC 7PM
//Launceston Hotel New York - Josh Pyke-“Only Sparrows Regional Tour” //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – ROCK PIGS 9:30PM
Thursday February 9th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Darlington Cargo – Micheal Clennett and Guests Republic Bar - 4 Letter Fish //Launceston LLOYDS – Thirsty Thursday, Live music, Pool comps & Happy hours //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar - LIVE MUSIC 8PM
Sunday February 12th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Ian Murtagh, Micheal Clennent Cbar – Sunday sesh Jazz n funk 2pm Brookfield Margate - Luke Plumb Cargo – Tim Davies followed by Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Scott Kelly (Neurosis) + John Baizely (Baroness) + Oceans Brissie Bingo with Timmy Jack Ray Republic Bar - Goulburn Gallery Exhibition: Serpents and Tigers Preview Show & Peter Kalla (USA) //Launceston LLOYDS – Live Acoustic Entertainment //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – NEIL GIBSON 6PM
Friday February 10th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Jeremy Matcham, Gav & Lina, Dr Fink The Waratah Hotel – Josh Pyke Brookfield Margate - Chris Cruise & In the Dark Observatory – Johnny G & Grotesque Cargo – Rum Jungle followed by Ado and Devo Telegraph – Micheal Clennet followed by the Smashers Ivory – MS Fest DJ Comp Brisbane Hotel - The Moreland City Soul Revue (vic) + Little Bear + Skunk Republic Bar - British India + The New Saxons $25 //Launceston LLOYDS – Tradie Arvo & Maritime Night Hotel New York – Ladies Night //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – GUV’NOR 9:30PM Saturday February 11th //Hobart Halo Night Club - Hobart Corona Model Search Irish Murphy’s - Naked Acoustic, Stickey Sweet Cbar – Live Acoustic Music Observatory – DJ Mr B. Cargo – DJ Millhouse Telegraph – Micheal Clennett followed by Dr Fink Ivory – Kenny Beeper, Mez and Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - ALL AGES - 3pm Northlane (syd) + Anguish + Save The Clocktower + Ending Atrophy Brisbane Hotel – 18+ Alarum + Mephistopheles + Redemption Denied Brisbane Hotel – Late Night Krackieoke w/ MC Sing Song Dong Republic Bar - British India + The New Saxons $25 Alley Cat - Stone Troll, Kreigan Hill & Lizard Johnny
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Monday February 13th //Hobart Cbar – APL Poker Republic Bar - Graham Rix Tuesday February 14th //Hobart Cbar – Quiz Night Brookfield Margate - Neil Murray Brisbane Hotel - Nerd Night//Franks Flicks Republic Bar - Baker Boys Band //Launceston LLOYDS – Classic Originals Night Wednesday February 15th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Mickey & Kazu Cbar – APL Poker Observatory- DJ Mr B & Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Breath Of Life Playoffs ALL AGES at 4:30 - 18+ at 8pm Republic Bar - Rory Ellis //Launceston LLOYDS – UNI NIGHT Bands, Dj’s, Karaoke Hotel New York – UNY NIGHT Thursday February 16th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s – Fritz Cargo – Micheal Clennett and Guests Brisbane Hotel - Radio Silence + The Sketches Republic Bar - Slyde + Active Delight LLOYDS – Thirsty Thursday, Live music, Pool comps & Happy hours Page 16
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Friday February 17th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Michael Clennent, Joel Everard, Attari 26100 The Waratah Hotel – Toss the Boss Observatory – Johnny G & Millhouse Cargo – Sticks and Kane followed by Tim Davies Duo Telegraph – Micheal Clennett followed by Dr Fink Ivory – Frequency Events Brisbane Hotel - Electrypnose (Swz) + Ham + Seane Republic Bar - Canyons $15/20door //Launceston LLOYDS – Tradie Arvo & Maritime Night Hotel New York – Ladies Night //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – THREEZA CROWD 9:30PM Saturday February 18th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Brett Collidge, Mashups Cbar – Live Acoustic Music Observatory – DJ Mr B. Cargo – DJ Johnny G Telegraph – Ado and Devo followed by Dr Fink Ivory – Malakai, Mez and Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - The Lazys (nsw) + The Roobs + Driftwood Republic Bar - The Fauves “Japanes Engines” Album Launch + The Ray Guns $15pre/$20door Alley Cat - My Girlfriends Sister The Grand Poobah - Phat Meegz, Bring Sophy to Me and a new band Pearly whites (members from Trolls and Myblackson) //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – ELECTRIC SPAGHETTI 9:30PM Sunday February 19th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Ian Murtagh, Mickey & Kazu Cbar – Sunday sesh Jazz n funk 2pm Brookfield Margate - Mick McHugh Cargo – Rum Jungle followed by Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Brissie Bingo with Timmy Jack Ray Republic Bar – Darlington //Launceston LLOYDS – Live Acoustic Entertainment //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – JESSI OUTRAM 6PM www.sauce.net.au
Monday February 20th //Hobart Cbar – APL Poker Republic Bar - Mick McHugh Tuesday February 21st //Hobart Cbar – Quiz Night Brisbane Hotel - Quiz-A-Saurus (Quiz Night) Republic Bar - Hoot Owl + Twice Bitten //Launceston LLOYDS – Classic Originals Night Wednesday February 22nd //Hobart Irish Murphy’s – Kenny Cbar – APL Poker Observatory – DJ Mr B & Millhouse Republic Bar - Joe Pirere & The Blackberries //Launceston LLOYDS – UNI NIGHT Bands, Dj’s, Karaoke Hotel New York – UNY NIGHT Thursday February 23rd //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Kriegan Hill Cargo – Micheal Clennett and Guests Brisbane Hotel - The Comedy Forge (Stand Up Comedy) Republic Bar - Kniki and Mike Beale The Grand Poobah - Save Live Australian Music (SLAM) Show LLOYDS – Thirsty Thursday, Live music, Pool comps & Happy hours //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – LIVE MUSIC 8PM Friday February 24th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Michael Clennent, Joel Everard, Dr Fink The Waratah Hotel – Toss the Boss Observatory – Johnny G & Grotesque Cargo – Tim Davies followed bu Ado and Devo Telegraph – Micheal Clennett followed by Big Swifty Ivory – Behind Closed Doors Brisbane Hotel - ALL AGES - Kerser (nsw) + Aimz + Mic Dons. 18+ - Mess O Reds + Naked + Treehouse Republic Bar - Kerser - The Nebulizer Tour + Mic Dons $12pre/$15door The Grand Poobah - A French Butler Called Smith
//Launceston LLOYDS – Tradie Arvo & Maritime Night Hotel New York – Ladies Night //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – THREE PIECE 9:30PM Saturday February 25th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s – Naked Acoustic, Vendetta Cbar – Live Acoustic Music Observatory – DJ Mr B. Cargo – Johnny G Telegraph – Micheal Clennet followed by the Smashers Ivory – Millhouse, Mez and Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Brand New Second Hand “Sampler” Republic Bar - Qbert & Reeps One + Doll Fit DJs $25pre/30door The Grand Poobah - The Dead Leaves and Enola Fall //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – KNICKI & MIKE BEALE 9:30PM Sunday February 26th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Ian Murtagh, Mickey & Kazu Cbar – Sunday sesh Jazz n funk 2pm Brookfield Margate - David Knight Cargo - Joel Everhard followed by Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - Brissie Bingo with Timmy Jack Ray Republic Bar - Goulburn Gallery Exhibition: Vivi ooi, Richard Onn, Daniel Villers & Wahbash Ave //Launceston LLOYDS – Live Acoustic Entertainment //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – PHIL EDGELEY (NSW) 6PM Monday February 27th //Hobart Cbar – APL Poker Republic Bar - Quiz Night
February 29th //Hobart Irish Murphy’s - Mickey & Kazu Cbar – APL Poker Observatory - DJ Mr B & Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - MEN (Le Tigre) + KIR Republic Bar – Trumps //Launceston LLOYDS – UNI NIGHT Bands, Dj’s, Karaoke Hotel New York – UNY NIGHT Thursday March 1st //Hobart Cargo - Micheal Clennett and Guests Republic Bar - Diego Guerrero (Spain) //Launceston LLOYDS – Thirsty Thursday, Live music, Pool comps & Happy hours //Devonport Tapas Lounge Bar – Friday March 2nd //Hobart Observatory - Johnny G Millhouse Cargo - Rum Jungle followed by Tim Davies Duo Telegraph - Micheal Clennett followed by Dr Fink Ivory - Grotesque Brisbane Hotel - DAMAGE NIGHTCLUB with Ballpoint //Launceston LLOYDS – Tradie Arvo & Maritime Night Saturday March 3rd //Hobart Halo – Carpe Noctem presents HedFluX Cbar – Live Acoustic Music Brookfield Margate - Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling Observatory - DJ Mr B. Cargo - Millhouse Telegraph - Ado and Devo followed by Entropy Ivory - MS Fest After Party Mez 3-close Brisbane Hotel - The Toot Toot Toots + The Lawless Quartet The Grand Poobah - Puta Madre Bros & The Sin and Tonics
Tuesday February 28th //Hobart Cbar – Quiz Night Brookfield Margate - Paul Gerrard Brisbane Hotel - Nerd Night (New monthly event for gamers alike) Republic Bar - Peter Hicks and the Blue Licks //Launceston LLOYDS – Classic Originals Night Wednesday
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An icon of oz music: neil murray SAUCE: I would say your most well known song is ‘My Island Home’. It’s been successfully covered by Christine Anu, was in the closing ceremony for the Sydney Olympics and has been translated into a children’s book. To what extent does this song hold more meaning for you, compared with others you’ve written, because of its success? NEIL: The commercial success of any song doesn’t make the song itself more meaningful. The meaning and intent remains true to the inspiration that gave rise to it. It seems to me once you have written a song- then the success or otherwise of it is a function of variables ( one of them being luck) mostly out of the writer’s control. Having said that I acknowledge the effect of the success of My Island Home. It has enabled me to keep writing and releasing other songs that have insisted themselves of no less importance. Perhaps because I never wrote the song for myself to sing ( I initially wrote it for the lead singer of the Warumpi Band) there is a selflessness about it which may suggest a “rightfulness” as to why others have taken to it.
SAUCE: Another great track of yours, ‘Blackfella Whitefella’, was like a short decsription of the Warumpi Band. Can you please tell me what it was like, being a part of that band, the good times and the bad, the challenges, the achievements, in personal and greater terms? NEIL: You are asking for no less than a novel in the space of a few sentences! ( read Sing for me countryman) Suffice to say the Warumpi Band is the only band I ever wanted to be in. It was exactly the right bunch of people and the right vehicle for the times and the issues I was passionate about. It was never easy, there were debilitating debacles and magnificent triumphs- but with the distance of time I have only fond memories. We had the best fun, and we made the country sit up and take notice. SAUCE: You’ve released eleven solo albums. Why have you stayed solo?
NEIL: As above- I was in a band for 20 odd years. I didn’t need another. I had other kinds of songs. No one else was going to sing them. It was best to go solo and not have to rely on anyone else.
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just took a while to put a name to what I was was feeling. I had an innate love of the land and somehow in that I felt a calling. When I was old enough to realise there were other people’s footprints before us I wanted desperately to know them. They’d been here the longest. They knew the land the best. I wanted to learn from them.
SAUCE: You’ve also had a novel published, ‘Sing for me Countryman”, a book of petry, ‘One Man Tribe’, released a spoken word CD, ‘Spoken’ and published your song lyrics in the book, ‘Native Born’. The majority of singer-songwriters don’t diversify in this way. Why have you?
SAUCE: You’ve been the driving force behind the establishment of the Lake Bolac Eel festival, have had a song honored by the National Film and Sound Archives as a significant recording in Australia’s musical heritage, and many other accolades. What are you hoping to achieve in the future?
NEIL: Well I can think of quite a few singer songwriters that are also authors/poets or painters. But I’ll answer your question by saying I have written poems and prose for as long as I’ve been writing songs. They all started at the same time- and all arise from a creative need. However luckily, the songs worked well enough to give me some sort of a career- for as Dylan Thomas once said “ poetry wouldn’t keep a goldfish alive”.
NEIL: I want to write better. I want to perform better. I want to reach more people. Maybe even embark on some study to keep my mind sharp. Why not?its never too late.
I have yet to take up painting.
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SAUCE: Can you please tell me a bit about your upbringing? Was it during your youth that you developed a connection with indigenous culture, or was it afterwards?
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NEIL: I was born and raised on a farm in western victoria- in a region which I eventually understood was in Tjapwurrung country. It seems to me an affinity with indigenous culture was always in me. It
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NEIL MURRAY Performing Two Shows Only in Tasmania in February
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JOHN BAIZLEY ACOUSTIC TOUR Two weeks ahead of his first ever solo acoustic performances, JOHN BAIZLEY gets in touch with TOM HERSEY to talk about why he continues to challenge himself as an artist. “I didn’t get into playing music because it was easy. I got into it because it was a challenge. I want difficulty and to be able to learn what needs work and what doesn’t.” Soft-spoken Baroness front man John Baizley is not interested in repeating himself. It’s the reason why his band’s critically lauded and commercially successful Blue Record was such a captivating departure from their 2007 debut Red Album. During our conversation, it becomes clear that the singer/guitarist is not motivated by his band’s popularity or commercial viability, he baulks at the suggestion Baroness has become a more professional band, rather the catharsis of creating new music and being able to do something new. His quest for something new is exactly what lead Baizley to team up with Neurosis singer/guitarist and established solo artist Scott Kelly to tour Australia. Except for his family, no one has seen Baizley perform on his own, with only an acoustic guitar. Discussing the tour, John talks about the idea of throwing himself out into the deep end as a performer. “This is a sink or swim, trial by fire kind of thing for me. That’s unnerving, but necessarily so. At this point with Baroness I’ve played everything from
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basement shows to arenas. None of that stuff really unnerves me. And I need something that unnerves me, something that puts some perspective on where I am as a musician because otherwise it’s all the same old thing and where’s the challenge and where’s the fun?” “I’m not saying that it’s going to be great. It’s something I’ve been curious about doing for a while, I guess I’m doubling down on the fact that this will be a learning experience for me and perhaps a good kick in the pants at doing something a bit more personal and exposed. It’s stuff that I do around the house, it’s something I’ve done for my family, but my forte as a performer has never been in a stripped down arrangement. So I guess we’ll just have to see, and hope that the audience has an open mind.” Baizley and his band Baroness have taken a similar approach writing their third full-length album. A record that will hopefully see the light of day in 2012, Baizley explains that Baroness wanted to challenge themselves to venture into territory that had been unexplored on their previous releases. “We just went to the places that we haven’t been before, and that seemed appropriate for a band like us to go. I’m a firm believer in trusting your instincts when writing because I think it yields more interesting, if less predictable results. That’s what we did. There was a communal feeling when we got off our last tour at the end of 2010 that we haven’t yet really said everything we
wanted to. There were a lot of stones left unturned and a lot of underdeveloped sides to our band that could be worked on to communicate ideas differently.” Admitting the path he has chosen as an artist may not yield considerable financial rewards, Baizley is nevertheless undeterred to continue to push his own boundaries to create music that he believes to be worthwhile. “There’s a coffee company in the States
per cent to pull at your heartstrings, and they do a fair enough job of doing that, but then when it’s over you’re left feeling a little hollow and a little abused. That’s not what I’m interested in. Exploiting baser emotions with blunter things are easy sells, but I’m more interested in exploring all the grey areas that exist between the bluntness.” JOHN PLAYS AN ACOUSTIC SET WITH SCOTT KELLY OF NEUROSIS ON SUNDAY, FEB 12TH AT THE BRISBANE HOTEL, HOBART
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LOCAL ARTIST ABROAD :cAT RABBIT By Liz Dougan Cat Rabbit is a talented textile artist based in Melbourne but who originates from Tassie. Her work revolves around kooky little creatures that have been exhibited all over Australia and internationally. I was lucky enough to ask her a few questions about her creations and her inspiration. Where are you from in Tassie? I grew up in Port Sorrell on the North West Coast, and then moved to Hobart for uni when I was 17. I’ve been in Melbourne for about a year and a half. Where do you work from? I have a magical studio in the city, sharing with the amazing Catherine Campbell and Andrea Innocent. Have you studied art or textiles? I spent lots of years studying. I completed a degree in fine arts, and arts at UTAS. Then honours in English Literature, then a Master of Contemporary Arts. It was all brilliant fun, but not much to do with what I do now. Although I do watch a lot of British period dramas while I work, if that counts. When did your interest in creating toys begin? When I was a student and too poor to buy presents for people, I made them instead. And most of them ended up being toy versions of the characters I used to draw in the margins of my lecture books. I realised I was really enjoying making these toys, and it grew from there. I really like to make stuff.
street art presence, and it’s a nice thing to witness when I am walking through the city or on my way home. What inspires you? My main inspiration is animals. I love them. It takes me ages to walk home because I get distracted by patting the neighbourhood cats and following dogs out on their evening walk (and freaking out their owners). Animal documentaries are a staple, and I love anthropomorphic artists such as Beatrix Potter and Richard Scarry; artists who imagine whole new worlds for their characters. Where have you exhibited? I have exhibited in solo shows in Melbourne at No Vacancy Gallery and Gorker Gallery. In Tasmania at Sidespace Gallery and The Design Centre and S.P.A.C.E. I have also exhibited in various group shows around the world. Where are your toys available? And what’s an average price? My toys are mainly available on my Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/ catrabbitplush Also at Sidespace Gallery in Hobart. (For all of my current stockists please see my website) http://catrabbit.com.au/ Prices range from $80 - $300 for the toys. Do you do commissions? Yep! hi@catrabbit.com.au
What skills are a part of creating your toys? And can you describe the process? Sewing and patience. The process is quite random, and varies from creation to creation. I think of a thing to make, then launch straight into making it, there is no drawing up of patterns or extensive planning, I just start cutting into felt and whatnot and the thing eventually comes into being. How long does it take you to create your pieces? It varies depending on what I’m making. The thing I like about it is it is so unpredictable. I don’t like to plan it, usually I measure out my time in tv series. Some things take a whole series of the Simpsons, while some others only take 1 or 2 episodes of QI. Are you interested in other forms of art? Of course! I love graphic novels - artists such as Lucy Knisley, Craig Thompson, Lilli Carré, and my favourite Hobart comic artist Chris Downes (who got me into those guys in the first place!). Margaret Kilgallen was/is super influential for her typographic work and beautiful characters and use of colour (as well as being an amazing lady). I like the way artists form communities and collaborate to make something that benefits a whole society; no matter what discipline they practice. This happens a lot in Melbourne with the prominent www.sauce.net.au
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MICK MCHUGH has a perfect start to 2012 Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Mick McHugh makes his debut trip to Tassie this month to launch his forth and latest Cd release ‘You’re Perfect’. Last month the Irish troubadour performed to a sell-out audience when he opened for Australian Idol Winner Damien Leith at his first Tamworth Country Music Festival appearance. Winning first prize at The Gold Coast Raw Talent contest and also a spot to perform at the 2011 Byron Bay Bluesfest in ‘The Busking Over Byron’ competition, McHugh kicked-off 2012 opening for US bluegrass festival sensations ‘Crooked Still’. In April this year, Mick will be touring Australia nationally launching his newly anticipated CD when he opens for UK’s legendary hit folk songwriter Ralph McTell (The Streets of London). With his acoustic guitar-driven honest and uplifting lyrics, Mick has been liked to ‘an Irish Cat Stevens’ and been praised for his positive inspiring performances by the media and audiences across Australia. Nominated over twenty times in songwriting competitions in just the last four years, McHugh is paving a lasting career as a natural performer and a great songwriter. Catch Mick McHugh at The Royal Oak, Launceston on Thursday 16th Feb, Rosebery Festival on Saturday 18th Feb and Brookfield Vineyard in Margate on Sunday 19th Feb. For more info on tours, visit www.mickmchugh.com www.sauce.net.au
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Album Reviews KATE BUSH 50 WORDS FOR SNOW
THE BLACK KEYS EL CAMINO
CHRIS CORNELL SONGBOOK
AMY WINEHOUSE LIONESS: HIDDEN TREASURES
Well after making us wait eleven years, this seminal female singer songwriter releases three albums in a very short space of time indeed. ‘The Director’s Cut’ was a re-working of earlier material, while this release is a more ambitious and minimalist concept album. These seven tracks consist of slow long songs, each being between 7 and 13 minutes in duration, not a classic three minute pop song to be found in this collection. Having said that it is a more mature collection and certainly contains some beautiful music, from the opening piano ballad ‘Snowflake’ with its spoken word parts is notable for the deeper resonance in her vocal. The album on the whole goes very much against type until the halfway point with the uptempo ‘Wildman’ which sounds a little like a cross between ‘Experiment IV’ and ‘Sat In Your Lap.’ Perhaps most surprising of all is an art-house rock duet with Elton John on ‘Snowed In At Wheeler Street’ that turns every pre-conception about Elton completely on its head and is easily the best work he has done in the past 30 years. The title track naturally enough is a listing of all the words Eskimos have for snow and is both incredibly clever and weird, a little like ‘Pi’ from Ariel where she lists the infinite numerical combinations of a mathematical equation – only Kate Bush would get away with inviting Stephen Fry to narrate. The album closers with the haunting ‘Among Angels’ , a sister song to the under-rated ‘This Woman’s Work.’ Matthew Sertori
Hailing from Akrom Ohio, this unlikely awkward geek duo deliver another low-fi garage rock classic. Unlike contemporaries, The Strokes, Vines, The Hives and the White Stripes, The Black Keys have taken a little longer to bring their sound to the mainstream. How often do bands graduate to winning a few Grammy Awards and start selling out arenas, only to fail to live up to the weight and expectation of fans. Wisely, the band have reenlisted Danger Mouse as producer and turned up the intensity button to deliver an unashamed rock album that makes you want to dance. Coming a deserved second behind hot favourite, Goyte in this year’s Triple J Hot 100 with “Lonely Boy” The Black Keys have delivered an album that does not stray too far from the formula that delivered an exceptional first single. Stupid lyrics, killer riffs and gritty filthy blues grooves drive this spectacular album. “Gold On The Ceiling” is in a similar vein to “Lonely Boy” and an obvious highlight, not surprisingly this track has been selected as the second single, but there isn’t a track here that wouldn’t work as a single, such is the strength and consistency of the album. Other catchy moments on this release include “Sister” and “ Stop Stop.” There are moments, notably while playing “Little Black Submarines”, that I thought I was listening to a Led Zeppelin album with its acoustic flourishes and epic prog-rock finale. While not breaking new ground, The Black Keys simply have got on with doing what they do best. Matthew Sertori
Songbook is a stripped back raw acoustic album, from the finest vocalist of the grunge era. It’s an album that people love to hate, being unrepresentative of his previous efforts with Soundgarden and Audioslave. A fair criticism might be that Cornell is a mediocre lyricist and is exposed greatly with these stripped back arrangements. Certainly, one acoustic track is pretty powerful stuff from this performer, but 16 tracks of exactly the same thing over and over wears a little thin at times. His decision to cover Led Zeppelin (“Thank You”) and John Lennon (“Imagine”) is also questionable, as these songs are perhaps a little cliqued. Sadly the covers in this context, just leave the listener feel like they are listening to a slightly above average pub act. Having said that, if you like Cornell, as the live audience obviously do, then you hopefully won’t be too disappointed. When he cuts loose vocally on ‘Call Me A Dog’ it’s hard not to be impressed with the power, control and range of his vocal delivery. Sadly, elsewhere when he gets a little self consciously political on ‘Ground Zero’ it becomes sadly self righteous and cringe worthy, lyrics of the calibre of ‘people don’t care and it just ain’t fair’ no matter how aggressively and manfully delivered, can’t hide the fact it’s simply a really weak song. But just when you think it’s going downhill, Cornell pulls out the definitive most kick arse version of ‘Black Hole Sun’ and it’s pretty easy to forgive him. Matthew Sertori
Super producer, Mark Ronson has put together a fascinating collection of previously unreleased material. From the authentic fifties doo-wop of her original composition “Between The Cheats” to the reggae influenced “Our Day Will Come” it’s hard to understand why many of these tracks failed to make the cut for previous albums. Other songs such “Tears Dry” appear in the form of alternative versions, in this case an early version, with Amy playing most of the instruments. There is also a different take of the classic, “Valerie” included here that is less commercial that the version we know, but perhaps better showcases the warmth and power of Winehouse’s vocals. The album also features a duet with legendary crooner, Tony Bennett on “Body and Soul” which besides being the artists final studio recording, suggests she herself will be remembered as one of the greats. The only false start here is the poorly judged duet with rapper Nas that sounds awkward and out of place against the classic swinging sixties musical back drop. A song that’s swings more than most is a version of “The Girl From Ipanema” recorded when she just 18, that is the equal of any of the previous covers of this bossa-nova classic. Far from scraping the bottom of the barrel and exploiting the artist, this album is a worthwhile addition to her exceptional back catalogue and a reminder the world has lost an incredibly talented performer.
BLUEJUICE COMPANY
PRECIOUS JULES SELF TITLED
From the opening “Can’t Keep Up” it’s obvious this Australian band have perfected the classic radio formula of their idols, Steely Dan, Thin Lizzy, Phil Collins. Billy Joel, EMF, The Style Council, Steve Winwood and a million others. ‘Act Yr Age’ is a slice of pure pop perfection, driven by studio trickery and cool keyboards. Employing a host of session musicians, including horn players and female backing vocals, there has obviously been a lot of growth between albums, yet songs like “You Haven’t Changed” with it’s ‘doo doo doo refrain and knowing nod to the eighties will not disappoint die hard fans. It would be unfair to dismiss Bluejuice as a singles band or retro act as the contemporary sounds of their peers like LCD Soundsystem (“I’ll Put You On”) and The Strokes (“Kinda Evil”) are all over this record and while the killer hooks in ‘Cheap Trix’ sound so familiar, the truth is there is much about this music that is new and innovative. The humour of pervious releases is also there in buckets on the deliciously ironic “Recession.” It is not surprising the production team behind this music, have worked with artists as diverse as Weezer, New Order and the Foo Fighters. “Shock” is one of those tracks you assume has been played on radio for years and it’s hard to believe at times this band aren’t one of the biggest cheesy pop acts in the world right now.
I have seen Kim Salmon live many times and in numerous incarnations and have often wondered why a man of his immense talent has rarely been able to turn critical acclaim into commercial success, the answer is probably because the music he makes is often vile and offensive lyrically and his uncompromising legendary lives shows are not for the faint hearted. On Precious Jules he goes right back to his early roots and delivers a punk rock classic, often drawing on material from that era. “The Precious Jules Theme” is a nod to the New York Dolls and vocally Salmon snarls like an Aussie Johnny Rotten. This album is as much glam rock as it is punk rock and is often wonderfully camp and hilarious, the unashamed two chord “Necessary Evil” is repetitive and relentless, and the sound of an artist in his prime having incredible fun. “Shine Some Darkness On Me” is a little more conventional and sounds a bit out of place, but soulful vocals and twisted lyrics and a riff stolen from T-Rex, set against a Gary Glitter backbeat is fine with me, just a little unrepresentative of the rest of this collection. A lot of people will compare a song like “Urban Swamp” to the Black Keys or White Stripes, but it’s more likely this track is inspired by the slow , dirty, druggy sound seventies era Stooges. “Seeing Spots” is a straight steal from the Stones, while ‘Cheap and Nasty’ is combining the UK Subs, ACDC, The Saints and Strangers.
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Finn Seccombe has put together a group of exceptionally talented musicians and his ability to gather together the right players for the project is a lesson that other local front men should note. While it has taken a few years to release this collection, the wait has been worthwhile and it is obvious these songs have been road tested, as the band clearly no the material well and the musicianship and production values are slick and professional. Not surprisingly, this album was produced at Bejafield Studios in West Hobart and the songs co-arranged by Don Bate, the man behind the excellent Tonewheel and Silversonic. Trumps recently supported Silversonic at their CD launch and while the compatibility of these bands is obvious, it’s important to note that Trumps have their own unique sound, that is classically soulful. The title track is classic Marvin Gaye, while “Making Sense” with its gorgeous ‘we can watch the sunrise together’ refrain has a late night reggae vibe that makes it the stand out track of this collection, full points for the excellent melodica solo provided by keyboardist, Dan Sulzberger – the world needs and deserves more melodica solos. “Little Stones” is a slower track and the ballad, also the strongest track vocally, with the lead singer really cutting loose. This is fascinating music as the writer has cut his teeth playing world music for years and while on the surface its sounds like straight reggae / ska music, there are some unexpected twists and turns that break new ground. Matthew Sertori
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SEAL SOUL 2 There is something wrong a music industry in which artists of the calibre of Nigerian born Seal, need to release cover albums to survive commercially. Mind you, his recent original albums have underwhelmed somewhat, notably the bland “Commitment” and the truly forgettable, “Human Being.” Nevertheless, a collection of this nature is a reminder of what a great vocalist he is, few artists could deliver such a credible versions of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and fewer still would attempt to cover artists of the calibre of Al Green, Curtis Mayfield and Otis Redding as was the case with Soul 1. Seal is best remembered for the classic hits, “Crazy” and “Kiss From A Rose.” Again he is united with Trevor Horn, the legendary producer behind his earlier hits (not to mention the Buggles and Frankie Goes to Hollywood) as well as the David Foster (the man that arranged all those Chicago power ballads). The 48 year old seal breaks new ground with Bill Withers, “Lean on Me” breathing fresh life into an old classic. However the one exceptional track is his version of the Rolls Royce classic, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” a song many have covered (Madonna, Jimmy Nail, Mary J Blige, Faith Evans and Ms Evans) but few have made their own, until now. At the age of 48, Seal may never deliver another great original album, but at least as a vocalist he remains as vibrant and relevant as ever. Matthew Sertori
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game review: RAYMAN ORIGINS tassie brown
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By Seth van Heyster With all of the big publishers squeezing their triple A titles into last year’s holiday release window, you could be forgiven for letting a few smaller games slip past unnoticed. One such game may have been Ubisoft’s Rayman Origins, a return for the franchise which was created by French designer Michel Ancel way back in the mid 90’s. For this particular title Ubisoft have gone back to Rayman’s roots and offered up a classic side-scrolling 2D platformer bursting with character and some of the most striking visuals of any game this generation. When Rayman and his friends disturb an evil old lady with their incessant snoring, The Glade of Dreams is set upon by all kinds of nasty creatures. It is then up to you to gather your friends and set out to put things right. Not surprisingly, the story is just an excuse to explore a colourful world full of collectibles, platforming challenges and a whole lot of fun. Rayman plays a lot like New Super Mario Bros Wii, with a similar world map and the ability to play with up to three friends. But there are a few differences that make Rayman Origins a much more complete game than the Italian plumber’s latest 2D outing. Key among these is the fact that instead of picking up a one off power-up, Rayman and his friends will learn new abilities that remain usable at any time. These abilities open up new areas in previous worlds and will have you backtracking through previous levels and searching for hidden secrets. Rayman can get quite difficult, and if you’re a sucker for collectibles and secrets prepare to be slapped in the face by this game multiple times. Fortunately it’s not sloppy game design that will be the cause of your demise and failure feels more like getting slapped in the face by Dr. Seuss: it’s hilarious and you won’t mind too much. The world of Rayman is possibly even more bizarre than that of Mario, with some levels making a fat plumber with a moustache who grows in size when he eats mushrooms seem normal. The team at Ubisoft clearly had a blast designing the levels and characters. The creativity that is packed into each world is astounding and you’ll constantly becoming across nifty little gameplay changes that keep this game well away from the clutches of www.sauce.net.au
monotony. You’ll go from negotiating windy pipes that keep Rayman airborne to sliding along icebergs and giant slices of watermelon while trying to avoid death by evil oranges. There are levels that play out like a traditional side-scrolling shooter where you ride giant mosquitoes, and other levels where you have to chase an agile treasure chest through a crumbling stage to claim your reward. The artists should also be commended for embracing a style all their own and creating one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. In an era where brown, post-apocalyptic worlds seem to dominate the gaming Iandscape, titles like Rayman Origins are a welcome relief from the austerity. I challenge anyone to play this game without a permanent grin plastered across their face. Tight controls and fluid platforming, combined with a unique and beautiful graphical style make Rayman Origins the best traditional 2D platformer in recent memory. It’s only real shortcoming is the fact that people may dismiss it as a game aimed at a younger audience. If you’re sick and tired of shooting Russian terrorists, or city guards telling you about the time that they took an arrow in the knee, then Rayman Origins will provide a welcome change of pace. Graphics 5/5 Slick animation, great character designs, and an extra dose of creativity make this a beautiful game to behold. Sound 4/5 Catchy tunes accompany this platforming romp, but the sound effects really take the cake. You’ll be hard pressed not to laugh when the characters start speaking in pseudo-gibberish. Gameplay 5/5 Rayman Origins is a platforming master class. It plays like a dream and the variety in the level design keeps the gameplay fresh. Replay Value 3/5 While it isn’t the longest game going around, completing all the challenges will take quite some time. OVERALL 4/5
After an amazing grand opening, on Saturday, 28th of January, with special guests, including three-time world champion Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine and acting premier, Brian Green, and Leader of the Opposition Will Hodgmen, and many of Tasmania’s leading business men and local identities, plus heaps of young children and parents Tassie Boxing Academy opened with a bang! Tassie Boxing is the first of its kind for Tasmania, with a state-of-the-art boxing gym to help teach and guide the youth of Tasmania, to get them interested in sport and to convince the Tasmanian youth that alcohol, smoking and drugs are not the way to go! Kids of all ages are welcome and adults for boxing fitness, one-on-one group sessions, self defence and also train to compete as well! Grant Brown said, “I hope that Tassie’s Boxing Academy will really impact on the community and with the help of the Tasmania Police, Goverment and Glenorchy City Council we can, together, get the youth on the right path!” “Men,women, boys and girls are all welcome! “ Great art work and brand-new Jim Bradley boxing bags and ring make this a very impessive place to train. Grant has been boxing for 20 years after taking up the sport through the guidannce of his father and grandfather, both former boxing champions. Grant took to the sport like a duck to water having 50 amateur fights for 42 wins and winning 8 Tasmanian titles, 4 golden gloves titles and his hightlight was representing Australia at the Oceania championships in
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Tahiti in 1999. Grant also trained at the AIS in canberra with the Australian team. After missing out on the 2000 Olympics Grant moved to Sydney and turned pro with the famous Team Fenech and was trained and managed by former 3 time world champion Jeff Fench. Everyday, ‘Tassie’ got to spar world champ Vic Darychian and world title contenders Nedal and Hussein Hussein learning from every spar with these superstars! As a pro, Tassie had 8 fights for a impressive 8 wins, 4 by knockout and also fighting on Fox Sports and many main events in Hobart at the city hall,Wrestpoint casino and the Derwent Entertaiment Centre! Having trained with the elite such as Jeff Fenech, Johny Lewis, Billy Hussein, and David Birchal, and as a promoter, boxer and trainer Grant ‘Tassie’ Brown has done it all in boxing, having also promoted our IBF world champion Daniel ‘Real Deal’ Geale’s first ever fight in Tasmania in 2006! Grant also has trained Australian Boxing Captain, two-time Commonwealth games Representative, and soon to be London Olympian, Luke ‘Action Jackson’, taking him to compete in Canada and America in 2008. Luke is considered to be one of our best fighters to ever come out of Tasmania! Grant is a non smoker and drinker, always trains hard twice-a-day, 6 days a week and says boxing is a lifestyle not just a sport, having also sparred Kosyta Tyzu, Anthony Mundine, Billy Dib, Lovermore Ndu, Daniel Geale, Danny Green, Micheal Katsidis and Gary Sinclair. For Gym enquries, call 0439849294 Page 23
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cafes: two of hobart’s best! by liz dougan
Yellow Bernard 109 Collins Street Ph: 62 315207 Opening Hours Mon-Fri 7-4 Yellow Bernard has been opened for 9 months by coffee connoisseurs, David Jolly and Scott Clements. After being told they were crazy for opening up a shop with no food available, they have proved the skeptics wrong with the quality of their product. Their coffee is roasted by North Melbourne based company Gridlock, that has a well rounded flavor. I was able to drink my flat white minus my usual sugar, which I’ve always considered an instant thumbs up. Beans are available to buy in 250g packs for
$9.90, that they will happily grind to suit your coffee making appliance. Tea is supplied by The Art of Tea, and a house made chai that is caffeine free is also available. For all the soy drinkers out there, Bonsoy is used. If you feel like a sweet treat to accompany your beverage, Scott’s Mum makes the delicious selection of homemade biscuits- nice one Mum! Soft drinks are also on offer from the Charlie’s, Gillespie’s and Phoenix range. This is a funky little shop (next to the Commonwealth Bank) that has been well set up and tastefully decked out. The service is friendly, yet super cool!
Atlas Shop 2/18 Elizabeth Street Ph: 62 246 478 Opening Hours Mon-Fri 7-4.30 Owners Jon and Sue Stagg have been running the popular Atlas Café for two years, supplying local commuters and office workers around Hobart’s bus mall with great coffee and ideal food for take out. Coffee is supplied by Di Bella, a Queensland based company that operates under a Crop To Cup Policy. This contributes to the development of coffee growers by encouraging ethical and sustainable practices. Their turnover is such that their close knit group of staff decided in November to
challenge themselves in an attempt to break the largest amount of coffees made in one hour. They reached 434, and no doubt the golden seal from the Guniness Book of Records is in the post! Fresh sandwiches, wraps, paninis and focaccias are available, along with a wide selection of sweets. A tasty range of house made pastries are on offer, as are their award winning Breamcreek Show muffins. Coca Cola products are for sale along with Charlie’s and Phoenix soft drinks. If you’re after some extra zing, Red Bull is also available. Next time your passing be sure to drop in and visit this exceptionally friendly crew.
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roller derby roundup
The South Island Sirens Roll in to 2012 By Alabama Hurley The 2011 season was a blur for the South Island Sirens Roller Derby League, and having rolled through January and already into February, 2012 is shaping up to be an awesome year. The Sirens league was started in February 2010, but it wasn’t until 2011 that we started to compete; once we started, there was no looking back. Kicking off our season in May, we bouted the veterans of the sport at that time, the Van Diemen Rollers from Launceston in front of a stadium packed full of family and friends. We took all the lessons we learned from that bout and worked our butts off to build skill, teamwork and our general knowledge
of strategy and the game, ready to and firing to take on the South West Sydney Rockets (from Sydney!) in a Queen’s Birthday Extravaganza. That June long weekend saw us host the biggest roller derby event Tasmania had ever seen; a splendid mix of the sport and spectacle that roller derby bouts are becoming famous for. The massive double header saw Van Diemen Rollers, Jam Tarts v Infectious, the Sirens v the Rockets and three huge sets by Hobart’s rockabilly band, the Sin and Tonics and entertainment from a bunch of skating Queen’s. From there it was non-stop monthly bouts with the Tasmanian Roller Derby
Championship, a trip to Melbourne for a bootcamp with Texas’ Hotrod Honey’s, a re-match of the Rockets game (this time our girls flew to Sydney), a Halloween intraleague bout and to finish off the year, seven Sirens gained places on the Tasmanian AllStars team, The Apple Betties. The Apple Betties flew to Melbourne to play Victoria’s Queen Bees in the pre-bout to Victoria v Rat City (all the way from Seattle, USA) in front of a sell-out crowd of derby fanatics. We didn’t think we could top 2011 in terms of non-stop action and excitement, but 2012 is going to be even bigger! We have teams from the mainland coming to play the Sirens, and we have coaches from the USA coming to Hobart for bootcamps.
We have two Sirens teams going to bout on the mainland (a little birdie says Byron Bay!), plus a trip to Adelaide, a tournament in Victoria and a Tassie tournament as well! Roller Derby is a true sport. It requires dedication, athleticism and hard work; but as you can see, the rewards are huge and we have a ton of fun along the way. If you are a woman or man aged 17.5 years + and think you’d like to become involved in this growing sporting phenomenon as a skater, referee or volunteer, then e-mail us at recruitment@southislandsirens.com. For all of our exciting season dates keep an eye on our Facebook page or check out our website, southislandsirens.com.au.
convict city rollers’ fresh meat Hey Roller Peeps! Vanessa Shredgrave is my ‘name’ – I host Talk Derby to Me on Edge Radio, coordinate training for Convict City Rollers and now, write this for you to read, about CCR – Tasmania’s state championship derby league! 2012 is set to be an exciting year for Convict skaters and you, the orange and black-clad fans; with a full second season on the horizon, two brand new home teams and loads of shameless media stunts in which the tangerine hotpants will be on full display. Fresh Meat – the introductory course to roller derby – commences Wednesday 1st February (the first of three ‘freshie’ intakes www.sauce.net.au
for the year). It’s a 14 week course in which we teach you how to skate like a derby girl, give you a few little love taps and open your eyes to the world of smashy smashy. Get to Woody’s Skate and Play, Knoll St, Glenorchy, at 5:30pm. You can also email freshmeat@ convictcityrollers.org.au if you would like some more info, or to register. When’s the next big bout you ask? Our season opener will be positively homicidal, with the Murder City Roller Girls taking on the Convict All Stars on Saturday 10th March at Aurora Stadium in Newtown.
Keep your eyes on the website for ticket information – www.convictcityrollers.org. au. It’s not that expensive so I expect to see you all there. Plus there’s beer! Convicts will pack up their skates and travel interstate to compete in the national tournament, The Great Southern Slam, during June. The GSS has had to double in size to accommodate the ever-expanding amount of derby leagues across the nation. This time last year there were around 35... Now there are around 70. You probably know a derby girl – she might cut your hair, or sell you oranges. World domination is within our reach!
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saucy sparkle: burlesque Burlesque has evolved enormously in Tassie since ‘The Diamonds of Burlesque’ burst open the scene in 2007. The Diamonds were the first regularly performing Burlesque Troupe in Tassie for some time, then slowly more troupes and soloists popped up as the years have passed. Bigger and Better Diamond shows have evolved since and the inclusion of Interstate Burlesque stars is now a regular occurrence in Tassie’s burlesque scene. The weekend just passed marked the Diamonds 4th sell out ‘Diamond Masquerade’ in a row and also the 4th time we have flown our Diamond Abroad (Interstate star from Sydney) ‘Miss Kelly Ann Doll’ down to headline a show! Clearly we love our Kelly and so do our www.sauce.net.au
audiences! Kelly Ann’s first visit to Hobart was to judge and guest perform for our very first Miss Burlesque Tasmania 2010 heats. This show was also the very first mainland Burlesque production to grace our stages and since then Kelly Ann has has not only headlined Diamond productions in Tassie, but also The Australian Burlesque Festival that came to town for the first time 2011. While Kelly was in town this time round I asked her what her take on Tassie Burlesque was? “The diamond ladies and gents are in my opinion one of one of the most original and genuine burlesque scenes in the country. “They love to laugh and that’s what makes them so special , .. Laughter is the key to
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un limited appreciation.. They love their bodies and aren’t afraid to always take chances,” Kelly said. “The team from Flamingos Bar also have a place in my diamond heart, taking pride in equality and and pushing through stereotypes and phobias, and they are allaround damned-fine great people. “It really inspires me to continue my work..” “And to me thats what makes Hobart stand out from the rest.. the audiences are so welcoming and I really do feel like im home when ever the diamonds invite me to stay, I’m sad it will be a while before I am back. “But I definitely am counting down the days Till the next sparkle experience !”
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2012 is yet another HUGE year for Tassie Burlesque! The Diamonds will be performing at MS Fest March 3rd at the TCA grounds. They will also be holding their regular Marmalade Cabarets (first Friday of every month) at Marmalade Cafe, presenting Dr Sketchy’s (the first Friday of every 2nd month) at Marmalade Cafe There are also Diamond Masquerades at Flamingos Dance Bar. And, the Diamonds will be competing in Miss Burlesque Tasmania 2012 March 16th at the Casino, competing in Miss Pole Dance Tasmania (venue/dat TBC) plus appearing in many other shows Tassie has to offer. Keep your eye out for The Diamonds sparkling up a stage near you! Page 27
cinecism: shark night 3d Interview : David Ellis
by clint morris
Filmmaker and Sumsung 3D TV spruiker David Ellis knows a thing or two about 3D, after all he’s directed some of the medium’s most successful added-dimension efforts. But as the former stuntman cum director says, there’s a time and a place for 3D - it’s not to be used all the time. In this exclusive interview with Clint Morris, the Shark Night 3D helmer explains why his new teen horror film may be his last 3D film for a while. I think the last time I spoke to you was for Snakes on the Plane back in 2006 at Comic-Con. Yeah, I remember. Now if that film was released today that would obviously be a 3D film, wouldn’t it? Yeah, right. It would’ve really lent itself to 3D. Such a fun film. Yeah, it was a fun film to do. I mean, I had a blast working with Sam Jackson, who I knew directing second-unit on Sphere and Deep Blue Sea. And I ended up finally making the film and it was kind of a silly film, but it kind of got a cult following and it was fun. What do you think of the state of 3D at the moment? I think it’s overused. I think it works... I think the Final Destination movies that we did, I think, worked in 3D, but I think people are getting too hung up on the kind of gimmick 3D just constantly throwing stuff to impress the audience. The reason we thought Shark Night would be good in 3D is not for gimmick, but just to try to put the sharks in the audience. People have such a fear of sharks and you... They’re fascinated by them. Shark week is such a huge show as far as the viewers that they get and people are always nervous when they’re swimming in the ocean on vacation about sharks, even though the chances of actually getting bit by a shark are very slim. But I really wanted to just put the sharks in the audience and to kind of play on that fear. But I do think, to get back to your question that it’s being overused and people are getting tired of it. Well a movie has to play in 2D even though you’re going to project in 3D, so if it works in 2D and then you go to 3D to kind of make it a better interactive experience for the audience, that’s great. But I just think it’s getting overdone and people are getting tired. They’re not willing to pay the extra for 3D films. Even tonight I took my 4-year-old daughter to see Spy Kids 4 and I took her to see it in 2D because she wouldn’t dare to see through the 3D. She’s had enough of wearing the glasses. A lot of people really don’t like wearing the glasses. 3D films look darker. And if you don’t have a good story, good characters, and good acting, and good action, then I don’t care if you do it in 10D, it’s not going to work. That’s right. So, having said that, are you still planning on having 3D for your next films? Or... No. You’re not? Kite is gonna be 2D. There is certainly no reason for it to be in 3D. Basically I’m trying to create a world that is, in terms of a story, a lot like the Mad Max films and Road Warrior. And it’s gonna be straightforward. I’m trying to do www.sauce.net.au
something groundbreaking like when the first Matrix came out. But at the same time, I’m trying to base it more in reality. There’s not going to be a bunch of super slow motion wire work stuff. I like action that’s more based on real action in what people can really do as opposed to a lot of the stuff that they’re doing now, which is just crazy, where people are running upside down on ceilings and doing that kind of stuffs in fight. I’m gonna use more real stuntmen, real parkour kind of free running stuff, and just try to make it more real. But it’s definitely going to be a 2D movie. There is no need to do it in 3D. What is your take on 3D TV and 3D Bluray. Will all that take off do you think? Or... Well, I hope it does. I was a spokesperson for Samsung for their 3D TVs. We’ll see. I think 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray will take off if the content is good. We have to start making better TV movies and movies for people to spend the money to want to buy a 3D TV and watch them in 3D. If as filmmakers, we can make really good content or product that really tops out in 3D and really gives the viewers a great experience in 3D that warrants them to spending the extra money, then it will take off. But it’s kind of on us. If we don’t then who is going to want to spend the money to get a 3D TV in their home when you can watch it in HD and it’s great. Two Final Destination films, and now Shark Night. Is it fair to say you’re a ‘horror’ filmmaker? Not really, Clint. It’s... I mean, prior to doing Final Destination 2, I’ve been into some horror films, but it wasn’t really my first choice in movies. But coming from a stuntman background and given a chance to direct a movie like that was a great opportunity for me. And it just seemed like after that was a moderate success, that’s kind of a genre that everybody kind of puts me in. And I would love to go and direct an action comedy or I’m getting ready to go direct in November a film called Kite which is based on a Japanese animation and it’s more of a straight-forward action film, which I am really looking to do. The horror genre has been good to me and I’ve been able to do a lot of films and you know they had some success. So, it doesn’t mean that I won’t go back into that, but I would love to show people that I can do a big action film or action comedy, but right now people just keep offering me horror films. I presume Shark Night came about after the success of your Final Destination films? Yeah, absolutely. What happened with that was when they sent me the script, at that time The Final Destination was a big hit and it was one of the first big live action 3D movies. So they were looking for a director that had experience with 3D and they also know my background as far as going to the water work I had done. I had done action films on the water with Waterworld and Master and Commander, Deep Blue Sea, Sphere. So they knew I had done working in water and they knew that I had worked in 3D. So they called me in and I liked the script. I thought the script was really good and something different to anything I had done because it had pretty good character development, good twists, and it had sharks. And sharks in 3D, I thought would be awesome. So I kind of pitched my take and they liked it and I came on board and it took us a while to actually get the film made because we couldn’t find the money initially. It’s tough to raise money and transform pre-sales, but we
finally got it - 20 million dollars. I mean they reported that it cost 28, but it didn’t because we had 20 and then we had a rebate. So the film actually only cost 17 million dollars... That’s great. And yeah and we shot it in 3D. 17 million dollars in 3D on water, under water and it looks, you know - a lot pricier. Talk about your Shark Night cast, I know of Sara Paxton’s work and I see you’ve also got her attached to another movie you’re doing down the line... Yeah I hope to. I mean, if the film comes together and... She is very talented. All of the kids we have, Katherine McPhee, the girl that almost won American Idol, is an amazing actress and the camera just loves her. Chris Zylka, who is one of the kids, is in the new nemesis in Spiderman and also staring in Piranha 3DD, he’s going to be the big star. Dustin Milligan is great. All of the kids that we have. I like trying to go out and find new fresh kids. It’s like when I did Cellular, I got Chris Evans and the studio didn’t really like him. They wanted to try to get a bigger name at the time. I kept interviewing bigger stars and then I kept going back and giving Chris Evans a shot at coming back in. The studio let me have him. And, obviously, he’s gone on to be a big star. Also I really like Jason Statham and I gave him a shot when he wasn’t a big star. So I like to try to go and find young fresh talent, just a fresh face and have the chops to do it, and try to introduce new people to the fans that I have. Just as you did in Snakes on a Plane with Australia’s Nathan Phillips. Yeah, Nathan is awesome. It’s funny because Nathan didn’t really want to do the movie. He read the script, he liked the script, but he wasn’t really sure about the movie. He’d done what Wolf Creek and so was trying to do more arty films. I asked him just If he would just come in and meet with me. And so he came in and met with me and I just sat down and talked to him about surfing and all these different things that we do that we share, and family and all this stuff, and by the end of our talk he was on board. I love Nathan Phillips.
you’re a big surfing fan and you’ve been surfing for years now. When are we going to see a good 3D surfing movie? That’s what I want to know. I don’t know. They are getting ready to make a film called Mavericks but it’s not in 3D. Gerard Butler is starring in it and Curtis Hanson is directing it and he’s a great director. It’s a really good story. I at one time actually had the project. It was set up at Icon, Mel Gibson’s company. But to answer your question, I would love to do a little great surfing movie. I almost actually directed Soul Surfer, but there are some really compelling stories around the world with surfing. Mavericks is a good one, so I’m sure Curtis Hanson will do a great job with that. I’m not sure when you’re going to see a 3D one, but there are good surfing movies on the way. Is the studio eyeing a Shark Night franchise? Or is this a one-off for you? . I’m not sure you know. I mean we’re doing okay at the box office based on what the movie costs. I had hoped that we would have done better and I thought that we were, but relatively happy with our box office and as we start to come out in other countries, internationally, we’ll see how we do, which likely makes sense. If we go good and make money and it makes sense and they can bring everybody back and still make it for a price, then I think they can do it. It’s like the Final Destination series. They kept getting more and more expensive to make. And I think the most recent one, the last one, didn’t do it as well, because it cost them 50 million dollars to make that movie. People loved that series - the whole set up, they love the misdirection, they love the death, but the reason Final Destination 5 didn’t do as well as my Final Destination was because mine was the first one of the series to be in 3D, it was novel - and better. Then they came back with another one in 3D and people really expected something better and it wasn’t.
Now you mentioned surfing. I know
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YOUNG ADULT USA | MA15+ | 90mins Biting black comedy from Juno writer Diablo Cody
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE Compelling pyschological thriller
From Up In The Air director Jason Reitman and starring Charlize Theron, who plays Mavis Gary, a writer of teen literature who returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart (Patrick Wilson). When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate (Patton Oswalt) who hasn’t quite gotten over high school, either.
Starring Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a young woman rapidly unraveling amidst her attempt to reclaim a normal life after fleeing from a cult and its charismatic leader. Seeking help from her estranged older sister Lucy and her brother-in-law, Martha is unable and unwilling to reveal the truth about her disappearance. When her memories trigger a chilling paranoia that her former cult could still be pursuing her, the line between Martha’s reality and delusion begins to blur. February 2
J. EDGAR USA | M | 137mins Powerful drama written and directed by Clint Eastwood
THE ARTIST An irresistible love-letter to the silent film era
J. Edgar explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio) was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.
USA | MA15+ | 102mins
France | PG | 100mins
Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky’s the limit - major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. Starts February 2
WEEKEND UK | MA15+ | 97mins A one-night stand that becomes something more
MAN ON A LEDGE Gripping thriller featuring Sam Worthington
An unconventional love story between two young men trying to make sense of their lives. On a Friday night after hanging out with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a nightclub, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen. And so begins a weekend - in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories and having sex - that will resonate throughout their lives.
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police officer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren’t as straightforward and clearcut as they appear to be. February 2
USA | M | 102mins
TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY UK | MA15+ | 128mins A dense puzzle of anxiety, paranoia, and espionage
SHAME Gripping thriller featuring Sam Worthington
Based on the classic novel of the same name, the international thriller is set at the height of the Cold War years of the mid-20th Century. George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a disgraced British spy, is rehired in secret by his government - which fears that the British Secret Intelligence Service, a.k.a. MI-6, has been compromised by a double agent working for the Soviets. From acclaimed director Tomas Alfredson and also starring Colin Firth, Ciarán Hinds and John Hurt.
Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a New Yorker who shuns intimacy with women but feeds his desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment stirring memories of their shared painful past, Brandon’s insular life spirals out of control. From Hunger director Steve McQueen. Starts February 9
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MY WEEK WITH MARILYN UK |M | 99mins
When Arthur Miller leaves England, the coast is clear for Colin to introduce Marilyn (Michelle Williams) to some of the pleasures of British life; an idyllic week in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from Hollywood. Starts February 16
BUCK
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An examination of the life of acclaimed ‘horse whisperer’ Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people. Starts February 16
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USA | MA15+ | 116mins
Late Bloomers stars Isabella Rossellini and William Hurt as a married couple pulled apart by the threat of old age. Each reacts in a different way: Hurt’s distinguished architect chases after his glory days, while Rossellini’s housewife installs handrails about the house. Starts February 23
A former Navy Seal (Jason Statham) is forced out of exile to reassemble his team, including his mentor (Robert De Niro), for a no-holds-barred confrontation with a renegade leader (Clive Owen) who is protecting a cell of soldiers and assassins operating within a secret government organization. Starts February 23
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE USA | TBC | 129mins
A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Starts February 23
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