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FASHION EDITORIAL THE ART OF MUSIC

SYDNEY FEMALE-LED BAND TELL-ALL FROM THE UPS AND DOWNS OF TOURING TO HANGING WITH MARILYN MANSON.

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CONTRIBUTORS

FEATURE

AMY HERRMANN

GRETA GRAMAZIO

PHOTOGRAPHER

I believe in miracles, since you came along, you sexy thing.

I always forget to wear a bra.

Ha! Who am I kidding? I just hate the things!

My best photography tip is to shoot what you love and shoot often.

My favourite subject at school was, well I’d like to say Art and Photography, but given my teacher was a jerk, let’s go with...

Design and Tech!

I’m currently working on ’Underneath We Are... Women’. A body positive campaign that focuses on body diversity among women.

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JANELLA ZARA HAIR STYLIST

When I’m not styling hair for TEO editorials, I’m working for Davroe as the Creative Director (the person with the ridiculous ideas).

My favourite hairstyle is too hard to choose! Probably the bob with a 1920s finger wave.

One hair product everyone should own is hairspray! Get It out of your head that hairspray makes your hair stiff/sticky/ tacky! Hairspray is an amazingly versatile must-have.

My favourite colour is blue – all shades, always.

My favourite label is Ellery.

The best place in the world is New York City.

Something not many people know about me is that I have a degree in Fine Art and a secret desire to become a painter.

School was amazing for me because it was an opportunity to socialise all day, every day with very little effort. And I also love learning.

I wish I could go back to school because I regret not listening to the things I now find fascinating.

I live with Mustang, my giant Alaska Malamute cross teddy bear; and two ridiculous cats, Walter and Ernst.

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MATTHIAS PFEIL PHOTOGRAPHER

KRISTINA PERSICHINI

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST My go-to makeup look is illuminated skin and a statement lip colour.

I teach Certificate II Retail Makeup and Skincare at Media Makeup Academy.

My favourite song is Lana Del Rey’s ‘Blue Jeans’.

The most creative makeup look I’ve done was a goblin!

I designed, sculpted and moulded to create seven foam latex prosthetic pieces – nose, forehead, chin, cheeks and ears.

At school, I was known as Pocket. Because I was small enough to fit in your pocket.

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THOMAS HENNESSY PHOTOGRAPHY/ SET ASSISTANT

One word that describes me is reserved.

My favourite thing in the world is tasty food.

When I’m not helping out at TEO shoots, you’ll usually find me somewhere blue.

The naughtiest thing I ever did at school was carve ‘skool sux’ onto a desk.

My favourite travel destinations are Iceland and Portugal.

I’ve been taking photos for 30 years as a hobby and professionally, for the past two years.

I love photography because it takes me to places I never would have seen otherwise. I have also met some amazing people and made new friends. I love to capture a moment and the emotion that is lost forever without a shot.

The best thing in the world is when I see the reaction when someone likes a picture I took of them or when I capture an almost impossible shot.

The craziest photo shoot I’ve done was the Alice Cooper concert – it still feels like a dream!

If you’d asked me two years ago, I never would have believed I’d be doing it.

It’s been 37 years since I finished school, but I still remember being late every morning because I worked on a horse stud at 4.00am every morning with my father.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

“WE’RE IN TROUBLE ALL THE TIME. YOU READ ABOUT US ALL IN THE PAPERS.” – ALICE COOPER IF YOU’VE DONE YOUR HOMEWORK YOU’D PROBABLY KNOW THAT SOME OF OUR TEAM HAD DINNER WITH SHOCK-ROCK GOD, ALICE COOPER WHEN HE WAS RECENTLY IN LITTLE OLD ADELAIDE. AFTER SEEING HIM LIVE IN CONCERT THE NEXT NIGHT AND HEARING CLASSICS SUCH AS ‘DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH’ AND ‘SCHOOL’S OUT,’ IT WAS ONLY NATURAL THAT I’D BE FEELING A LITTLE NOSTALGIC ABOUT MY OWN TIME AS A YOUTH AT SCHOOL. I BURROWED INTO OLD SCHOOL BOOKS, DIARIES AND YEARBOOKS IN SEARCH OF A FEELING THAT COULD EVEN SLIGHTLY RESEMBLE THE CHEEKY AND CAREFREE SENTIMENT OF MY YOUTH. ONE BY ONE A NEW IDEA SPROUTED AND THUS BEGAN THE CREATION OF ISSUE EIGHT. WE’RE GOING BACK TO BASICS, TEACHING YOU ALL THE INS AND OUTS OF THE SCHOOLYARD – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUTS. AS A BIG FAN OF ALICE (EVEN MORE SO SINCE MEETING HIM), I’VE AFFECTIONATELY NAMED THIS ISSUE AFTER ONE OF THE SONGS MENTIONED ABOVE. GET READY KIDS, THIS IS ‘THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH’ “BUT WE’LL MAKE IT THROUGH OUR BLACKEST HOUR, WE’RE LIVING PROOF.” – ALICE COOPER SUSANNAH X

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FOUNDER & EDITOR

SUSANNAH IOANNOU DEPUTY EDITORS

JAKI WOODS VANESSA LOCAMPO ART DIRECTION & DESIGN

COURTNEY ROBINSON MARKETING CONSULTANT

OLGA WINTER ADVERTISING AND SALES COORDINATOR

LOREN HARRISON ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

CHARNIE REEVES CONTRIBUTORS JOURNALISTS: Ebony Story Greta Gramazio Taylah Minchington Melanie Burton

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Amy Herrmann Anthony Tosello Jess Brohier Kate Parker Matthew Sonn Neon Theory Vanessa Burton STYLING: Simone Vinski Susannah Ioannou BEHIND THE SCENES: Dylan Buzolich Taylah Minchington HAIR AND MAKEUP: Amanda Grace Nash Amy Kenny Davroe Creative Director – Janelle Zara Georgia Edgar LOGO DESIGN: Janice Cui ARTISTS: Azzuro Nicky Irvine MODELS: AZALEA Models Pride Models

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COVER MODELS HAIR AND MAKEUP: AMY KENNY STYLING: SIMONE VINSKI MODELS: PRIDE MODELS BROOKE CHAHLI PHOTOGRAPHER: ANTHONY TOSELLO PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: DYLAN BUZOLICH CHAHLI WEARS

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MODEL OF THE MOMENT WORDS: GRETA GRAMAZIO PHOTOGRAPHY: MATTHEW SONN

NAME: BROOKE MCMANUS NICKNAME: ‘BROOKLYN’ STAR SIGN: ARIES OF COURSE!

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BROOKE MCMANUS SCHOOLS US ON BEING AN AWESOME HUMAN Quite possibly one of the nicest human beings to walk the planet, our 17-year-old cover star Brooke McManus is a self-confessed ‘teacher’s pet’, who also enjoys planning surprise picnics for her friends “just because”. Hailing from sunny Darwin, this leggy blonde has hair like a mermaid and a jawline Angelina Jolie would be envious of. It’s no wonder Pride Models put McManus on their books last November!

For this month’s TEO cover shoot, we transported Pride Models’ McManus back to high school, so we obviously had to grill her about what her own experience was like. McManus told us all about her passion for art, in particular Frida Kahlo, as well as her hopes for future travel in outer space. Wise beyond her years, she also gave us some sage advice relevant to all, regardless of whether you stand out, fit in or fall somewhere in between.

TEO: What were you into during school?

Brooke: The correct answer would be my classes...right? J Naughtiest thing you did in school?

I accidentally fell asleep in the bathrooms once and missed my class! Not that naughty though considering I was unaware that it was happening!

Nicest thing you did in school?

Whenever it was someone’s birthday, my friends and I would plan secret picnics and bring stupid amounts of food! We’d have cakes, lollies, party hats, even balloons!

It’s always nice to feel special on your birthday! J What were your favourite subjects?

History and art.

Rebel or Teacher’s Pet? I guess a mix of both really! I loved all of my teachers though!

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How have you changed since the beginning?

I’ve gotten taller, my hair has grown and my skin is a whole lot paler since moving from Darwin! A change I hope to eventually add to this list is finding better answers for questions like these!

Earliest childhood memory?

I remember when my mum would put my siblings and I down for naps. I also remember waking up from those naps with permanent marker moustaches thanks to my dad haha!

What did you do on your last birthday?

On my last birthday I was actually working, but the shoot was awesome and after I went to the movies and a trivia night with my housemates!

What age do you want to stay?

17 – the perfect happy medium between adult and child!

How long have you been modelling for?

Only since November!

Favourite shoot so far?

I’ve loved every shoot but a favourite would be one I did with Bernard Gueit. I was an Asian sorceress.

Best modelling advice?

‘Be patient, be yourself, confidence is key!’

Where would you like to be in five years?

Somewhere on planet Earth! Unless outer space travel commences between now and then!

Three people I look up to?

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1. IF YOU WERE AN ICE CREAM FLAVOUR, YOU WOULD BE...

Mint chocolate chip.

2. FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL...

English. I love books and poetry.

3. ONE THING THAT IS REALLY OVERRATED...

I think that meat is overrated. I’m a vegetarian and not only is it a healthier lifestyle but it is also a great step against animal cruelty.

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4. CURRENT ADDICTION...

Old black and white movies are my current addiction, there is something so warm and lovely about them. I feel like I’m transported to another world when I watch them.

5. ONE SONG YOU ALWAYS SING ALONG TO...

‘Somebody To Love’ by Queen. It’s my all-time favourite song.

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JENNA FIELDS LOS ANGELES, CA ART DIRECTOR AND BLOGGER @CIRCUSOFCAKES

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AMANDA GRACE NASH WORDS: TAYLAH MINCHINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY: NEON THEORY

TEO TALKS WITH THE BEAUTY AND BRAINS BEHIND MANDY’S MAKEUP

Amanda Nash is a fun loving, mermaid-haired beauty with enough positive energy to light up a city. Not passionate about working in the media industry after completing her Bachelor of Media at university, she decided to pursue a career in makeup and hair styling. Amanda, or simply ‘Mandy’ as she is affectionately known as, has since worked with the likes of Grace Jones, Barry Humphries and on various TEO Magazine editorials. Her exhibition at the 2014 RAW Artists of the Year saw her finishing ahead of the pack and taking home first place in the makeup category. With Emma Hack as a mentor and an Instagram feed of gorgeous transformations, Mandy is currently one of the most sought after makeup artists in Adelaide.

TEO: Why did you initially decide to swap your career in media for a career in makeup and hairstyling? When did you know this path was for you?

Amanda: It was actually only a recent decision.

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getting out of hospitality. As it turns out I had a natural knack for makeup and hair. After completing my media degree, it became more and more apparent where my passion truly lay and what career I really wanted to follow. It wasn’t until earlier this year, after I had given a media role a good go for about a year, when I had an epiphany – I truly and utterly love what I do as a makeup artist, hair stylist and creative more than anything. I love to help give my clients confidence and joy and most of all I am at my happiest when I am creating, designing, fabricating and applying makeup!

Do you have a makeup or visual artist who inspires your personal and professional style?

I am inspired by all kinds of artists. I would say Alex Box and Emma Hack are my biggest artistic inspirations.

You were recently included in the Adelaide Advertiser’s, Gen-WISE section and won the makeup category for RAW Artist of the Year 2014. What do you think sets your work apart from other makeup artists?

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“I DRAW INSPIRATION IN THE MOST OBSCURE OR MUNDANE PLACES”

I think I differ from other artists because what I do is unique. I combine a fusion of makeup, face paint, body art, special FX, fabrication and costuming, to create a piece of art. I draw inspiration in the most obscure or mundane places. I love to incorporate everyday materials into my work and use them for an entirely different purpose.

What was it like working with performers such as Barry Humphries and Grace Jones and whom would you most like to work with in the future?

It was surreal. Barry was a complete gentleman, sweetheart and absolutely hilarious. I can’t believe I spent the day with someone who is so iconic, professional and talented, but was ultimately very genuine and took so much interest in each and every person he interacted with. I was completely charmed by him and in awe of his sass, wit and ability to command the stage, with a crew of thirty hanging off his every word.

Grace is an icon in every meaning of the word. She is larger than life. She is a passionate, cheeky and loving person who isn’t afraid to take creative risks and her stage presence is beyond anything I have ever witnessed. I had so much fun with her and got a glimpse into the fast-paced, energised and amazing entertainment world.

My ultimate dream would be to do Lady Gaga or Katy Perry’s makeup!

What are three makeup or beauty products you can’t live without?

1. Mac Soft and Gentle (BEST highlighter in existence) 2. Mac Fix Plus Hydration Spray (for skin prep and a mixing medium/activator for pigments and paint) 3. Concealer

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What is one great makeup tip we should know for everyday?

Keep it simple, natural and fresh day to day!

Makeup is a tool to express and emphasise – not something to hide behind. Learning to love the natural you is paramount. Fresh hydrated skin and lips, combed and lightly accented brows, a light coat of mascara, white eyeliner in the water line (to help eyes appear larger), concealer under the eye and on blemishes if need be and a touch of powder or crème highlight on the cheekbones!

How did you create the concept for the ‘Beauty School Dropout’ editorial featured in this issue?

I took literal inspiration from the name, immediately thinking of ‘Frenchy’ from the musical Grease. She drops out of high school to pursue a career in beauty and turns out to be pretty hopeless. I then channeled that concept into a messy, asymmetric makeup and pieced a hairstyle on the beautiful Georgia Zadow of AZALEA Models. It was quite challenging makeup as you are breaking all of the conventional makeup rules and you want it to look streaked and effortless, but not like a complete shamble!

Where do you see yourself and your business in five years?

With the momentum of the past year, I can definitely see myself continuing to climb higher and take on bigger challenges. I see myself continuing to do what I love, whilst running and maintaining a well-oiled business. I feel like anything is possible so I really have no idea what magic is in store for my career and myself – but I cannot wait to find out!

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VINTAGE DRESS FROM GRANDMA FUNK | STYLIST’S OWN COAT | VINTAGE SUNGLASSES FROM MODE MADISON

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VINTAGE SHIRT FROM AVENUE VINTAGE | VINTAGE SKIRT FROM GLOBAL VINTAGE COLLECTIVE | VINTAGE TIE FROM AVENUE VINTAGE | STYLIST’S OWN TIGHTS | VINTAGE BOOTS FROM GRANDMA FUNK | KNITTED BEANIE FROM GRANDMA FUNK

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VINTAGE TOP FROM AVENUE VINTAGE | STYLIST’S OWN SHORTS VINTAGE JACKET FROM MODE MADISON | VINTAGE SOCKS FROM AVENUE VINTAGE | VINTAGE SHOES FROM AVENUE VINTAGE VINTAGE BAG FROM AVENUE VINTAGE

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AM-AZZ-ING ART VIDEO GAMES TO VERSACE – WE FIND OUT WHAT INSPIRES AZZ. WORDS: MELANIE BURTON Adelaide based artist and designer Aaron ‘Azzurro’ Batic started his business in 2014 with his psychedelic designs – producing posters, art, t-shirts and phone cases. Now, his business has taken off and his products range from mugs to shower curtains, cocktail dresses and duvet covers (just to name a few!)

His career all started after Azz was in a dark place in his life, and he was looking to turn it around. Only a year later, he is living his dream of making art and music.

We chat with Azz about his style, collaborations, upcoming work...and his Crash Bandicoot obsessions.

TEO: How did Azzurro Arts begin?

Azz: I was in a dark place and just decided to turn my world around. Now it’s turned into a design house representing all art cultures, with big plans for a positive future.

When did you know your passion was in art and design?

I’ve always loved drawing on everything, but didn’t discover art until I was in high school. I still don’t know any of the rules. I’m just turning what I feel into what I see, and I know that it is my passion because I love it, and I get to see other people feel it too.

Describe your style in five words.

Dark Intergalactic Crash Bandicoot Wonderland.

How was this unique style developed?

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What process do you go through when designing and producing your products?

I just pump some funky music and feel it out, usually with heaps of food and a few selfies.

What inspires you? Who are your favourite artists/designers?

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“IF YOU CAN CHANGE ONE PERSON’S DAY WITH YOUR ART, YOU’VE SUCCEEDED.” music. Daft Punk, Shpongle, Placebo, old school PlayStation games, Crash, Spyro and Oddworld have all inspired me. I locked myself in my apartment for three months to play a disturbing Alice in Wonderland game, and I considered it a business investment.

Because I make art so often it tends to warp into whatever I’m vibing off of at the time.

Your style is so diverse. Where do you get your ideas on what pieces to design next?

I try not to plan it at all. I also love so many different types of art. Experiments with new styles always spiral into new designs.

You have such a range of products on the market, from coffee mugs to shower curtains. How do you decide what products you want to sell?

I never stop hunting for new products that I can print on and sell. I’m continually amazed at what’s available. Right now I’m doing full print tees, onesies, tights, cocktail dresses, gaming console and controller skins, clocks and electric car chargers. I’ve sold so many mugs and duvet covers. There would be hundreds of products out there with my art on them, and it makes me feel surreal to know people are enjoying them every day.

What companies have you designed for so far, or would like to collaborate with in the future?

I designed a full-blown art menu for Spats Café, a wicked little late night dessert lounge in Adelaide. I’ve also done a design for Headspace in Noarlunga, South Australia, which will be sold on jumpers this winter, with proceeds going to youth mental health services. I just wrapped up my own art show, I’m finishing some work on a swimwear line and I am about to get into some animation and app development.

What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?

I watched a TED talk with Alex Grey about the evolution of consciousness through art and it blew my mind. “Every creative act empowers every other creative act…The great uplifting of humanity beyond its self-destruction is the redemptive mission of art.”

That was the most inspiring advice I’ve heard.

What do you love most about your job?

Rolling out of bed and grabbing a coffee and sketchbook, and never feeling like I am working a day in my life, ever.

What is your favourite piece that you have created?

I love Artlands and Psychedelic Sunset, because they were some of my first pieces and they are so raw to me. Artlands is a plan-infested, warped take on the real street layout of Adelaide, South Australia.

Psychedelic Sunset is an illustrated continuous stream of consciousness and basically the first piece of art I ever created.

Is there anything exciting that you are working on at the moment?

We’re working on a million things at the moment.

From an EP, to designing an app for empowering creatives, creating an all ages colouring in book, fashion explorations, a crowd funded community garden project, fashionable solar powered accessories glorifying glamorous eco living and a gift service where people send in unloved items and we turn them into insane works of art and send them back.

What advice do you have for other young designers wanting to get their work out there?

You can conjure whatever beautiful image you want into existence, with a laptop and tablet. You just need to be proactive enough to get your art to the people.

If you can change one person’s day with your art, you’ve succeeded. You have to give up all doubt and take a massive leap of faith, because life always comes through with the goods.

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SYDNEY FEMALE-LED BAND TELL-ALL FROM THE UPS AND DOWNS OF TOURING TO HANGING WITH MARILYN MANSON.

With a new single out and caressing eardrums, an album on the way and multiple tours in their rear view mirror, Sydney’s own The Art are definitely doing something right.

The band is made up of Azaria Byrne [vocals/guitar], Natalie Connolly [guitar], Kara Jayne who is better known as KJ [bass/vocals] and Jordan McDonald [drums].

Together they have formed into a cohesive music-making unit, plucked from some obscure place and then thrown into the minds of grunge lovers.

With a new single out and already receiving a roaring response, ‘Dead Inside’ provides an insight to The Art’s touring life and KJ who we were lucky enough to chat with, says, “It can really be like a roller coaster and leave you in all sorts of ups and downs, and it’s good to reflect on that and get it out of your system.” To us, that sounds rather heart breaking – to have been on a whirlwind of a tour for the better part of two years, playing to American and European crowds, then to come down from that high to normal, Australian life. “Yeah it can be a bit confusing, that’s for sure.” KJ goes on to explain that the song is about not really knowing what you feel about anything, and being in a bit of a negative state.

But hey, what’s rock music without a little negativity? The Art’s sound is quite diverse – hard to pin down. “It’s rock music,” KJ says, “but it’s a lot more melodic, with a hint of the ’80s and ’90s grunge mixed in together, really. Azaria is really into the ’80s dark, Goth rock and I’m really into the ’90s grunge, so between the two of us we sort of mix those genres together and put our own twist on it.” They’ve got a very dynamic sound emerging from those influences, with both female and male vocals and a really heavy hitting drummer; these things certainly make The Art stand out in the crowd of Australian acts wanting to get a leg up.

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The Art weren’t always called as such. They used to be called The Follow until they were touring America and found another band with the same name. “So we had to choose a new name and think of something that still sat with us ideologically. We came up with The Art and it’s meant to be ironic because art is the conduit through which everyone expresses themselves and everybody takes in other people’s ideas and creativity. So we felt that calling ourselves The Art is to be part of that wider community that really touches everybody at the end of the day.”

These days, everyone is getting into music while they’re still young, and KJ is no different. Of course, she was making music in high school before Facebook and other social media sites, so it was a completely different ball game back then.

But even so, she joined the band straight after Year 12, moved to Sydney and was on the road with the band six months later. As it happens, one of their first gigs was supporting Sonic Youth. “…and that was really cool because I was such a huge fan, I’d only been playing with the band for six months and I got to play with them – that was really exciting.

We were very lucky. For all the bands to play with, we were pretty shocked!”

But more recently, The Art supported two of the most popular female-led rock bands in the country, Baby Animals and SuperJesus, on their NSW leg of the She Who Rocks tour. It was an exciting tour that unexpectedly sold out nearly every show and created a great vibe with what they were doing: dedicating a tour to female-led bands.

Another tour that really stuck with KJ was when they supported Marilyn Manson. Coming out of

the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney afterwards with him, there were kids hanging through the fence screaming, “…the energy of it was just really enlightening to see that sort of hype around somebody,” KJ describes. “He’s a surprisingly friendly person! We met him after the first show, we had the after party at a bar and he was talking to me and Azaria and asked us who we were. We said we’re the support band that’s touring with you, so he actually came out the next night and watched us play. We spent a lot of time hanging out with him; he has a lot of time for people which I don’t think anyone really understands. He’s quite a special person.” That tour was definitely a highlight for KJ and she goes on to say that he’s funny, smart and entertaining company, and notably different from other bands who don’t hang out with their support acts or talk to them much.

She’s a big fan of Melbourne band The Kill, The Black Keys and loves anything Jack White and The Dead Weather does, and it’s a pipe dream to work with them some day. In the meantime, The Art’s debut album is sitting around waiting to be released, and the single ‘Dead Inside’ is a good indicator of what to expect. But the album will feature a lot of sweet pop-rock grungy sounding songs with a lot of melody to them, thanks to their new guitarist who has brought more of an atmospheric tone to the band.

You can expect a national tour from late September through to November, including some regional areas if you’re out in the sticks and are keen to see these guys play. And you should, because they are different and they’re making waves that you’re going to want to be drowned by.

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ON THE ROAD IN

NEW ZEALAND

The decision to road trip the south island of New Zealand last month came from a long time appreciation of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and a desire to see a place so beautiful and close to home, before I leave this side of the world for a while.

I was born and raised in Melbourne, but having an Indian and Sri-Lankan background, I’ve been a traveller for as long as I can remember. When I was a naïve kid, I always thought New Zealand was an extension of Australia. Only when I visited my good friend in Queenstown two years ago, and the plane landed in the middle of the mountains did I first gain my appreciation of this magical place. It was only a short trip across the Tasman.

I knew I had to go back.

I initially planned to do a solo trip, to drive from Queenstown to Christchurch and pick up hitchhikers along the way, but I wanted to spend some time with my parents so I took them along with me.

Renting a car was the best choice by far, as being a visual junkie I knew I would want to be able to stop whenever I wanted. The drive between the towns was an incredible meditative experience, and turning the corners in between mountains helped me to find clarity and grounding. No two places were alike, and each had its own staggering appeal. There were so many times where the incredible dream world that surrounded us was so unfathomable, that we drove silently in awe of the magnificence.

The landscape around us reminded me of fairytales and places I’d imagined as a child, playing video games and reading books of faraway lands. To be in these places was completely surreal. It was nostalgic in the strangest way, in that I felt a connection to the feeling of being in these places, without ever having been there before.

My favourite sight of the trip was the view of the stars at Lake Pukaki. I went outside in the 4 degree night, to find a bright moonless sky and spectacular Milky Way; I could have stayed outside for hours. It was an incredibly moving and spiritual moment, where I was grateful for all things beautiful in the world and in my life. I was completely present, and aware of every occurrence I had seen and lived through, that had brought me to that place and the person that I was at that moment. It was a sight I would recommend every person witness at least once in their life.

New Zealand is a land of almost untouched beauty, and even though I barely scratched the surface on this road trip, I am so appreciative that I was able to explore and delve into some of its boundless treasures.

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