Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
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Interview: Frankie Poullain – THE DARKNESS
Interview by Robert Pugsley
The Darkness, the glam rock, balls out quartet from Suffolk are coming back to Australia for the first time in 6 years and Life Music Media was able to catch up with bass player Frankie Poullain as he told us about their comeback, new material and a surprising approval of One Direction.
We started off asking Frankie about why The Darkness decided to reform after their fracturing and eventual drug induced implosion in 2006? Frankie exclaimed down the phone that it was “A sense of duty, we have a sense of duty to rescue people from getting their ears assaulted by vacuous soulless music”
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Interview with Gary Stringer – REEF
Interview by Robert Pugsley
British rockers Reef are heading back to Australia in June, so put your hands up and your eyes down as Life Music Media interviews Gary Stringer lead singer of Reef.
You may remember Reef for their 1997 hit “Place Your Hands ” from their Glow album or you may remember them from their Hey Hey It’s Saturday performance when they hilariously reacted to the poor treatment of some young Red Faces contestant by trashing the stage whilst screaming “Your Old”. Reef then threw down their instruments and literally did a runner. An angry Daryl Somers stared down the camera and boldly claim that Reef “will never work in this town again!” But alas poor Daryl it looks like Reef and their Aussie fans that are having the last laugh.
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Interview: Dominic Maker – MOUNT KIMBIE
Interview by Stuart Blythe
With London’s premiere post-dubstep duo Mount Kimbie returning to Australia in May (2012) as part of the The Hi Fi Shoreline Series, Stuart Blythe from Life Music Media caught up with Dominic Maker *one half of Mount Kimbie* for a chat.
LifeMusicMedia: You’re heading to Australia in May as part of The Hi Fi Shoreline Series of shows. What can fans expect at the shows?
Dominic Maker – Mount Kimbie: We’re not 100% sure yet. We’ve been locked away for a few months but hopefully we’ll be ‘bringing the party’ by the time we get down there.
LifeMusicMedia: Have you got any pre-show routines/superstitions?
Mount Kimbie: Used to like arriving about 5 minutes before we played but now we just make jokes about the local culture and try and stay at the optimum level of drunk for performing. Which is not very.
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012 – Day 5 – Yes, Zappa plays Zappa, John Fogerty, Candi Staton, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Ray Beadle, Dawes, Claude Hay, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rosie Ledet | Photos!
Photo Gallery: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012 (Day 3) – John Fogerty, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!, Ziggy Marley, Seasick Steve, Blitzen Trapper, Donovan, Angelique Kido, Ray Beadle, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steve Earle, Tijuana Cartel
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Photos! Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012 (Day 2) – Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Dallas Frasca
Bluesfest 2012 – “Crosby, Stills & Nash”, “Earth, Wind & Fire”, The Specials
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Interview: Jhindu Lawrie – THE MEDICS
Interview by Life Music Media
With THE MEDICS kicking off their “You Built Walls” Australian tour on April 5th 2012 (tour details here), we thought it would be great to find out more about The Medics drummer and vocals – Jhindu Lawrie
– Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix
:: What is your favourite Album ::
– Hard to pin point, but my favourite album I would have to say is Queens of the Stone Age – Songs for the Deaf. Dave Grohl is a beast!
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
– “Drunk Mums” From Melbourne!
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CD Review: Gemma Ray – Island Fire
Review by Sibel Kutlucan
Gemma Ray sparks a flame in the hearts of everyone with her brand new album Island Fire (Shock Records). With her recent visit to Australia to play Peats Ridge Festival, the alluring pop-noir songstress has intrigued audiences and built up her Australian fan base, whom won’t be able to stop listening to the infectious melodies of Island Fire!
It is easy to understand why Gemma Ray has become one of the UK’s most independent and critically acclaimed female musicians with a listen to her unique sound that resonates throughout Island Fire. Ray effortlessly creates beautiful tunes with her vintage pop vocals and her fantastic song writing. This fantastic harmony of a sweet pop sound, with the hint of yester-year in the melody on “Put your brain in gear” is a clear indication of Gemma Ray’s presence as a fantastic musician, and definitely is a highlight of the album for me.
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Photo Gallery: Lenny Kravitz, The Cranberries, Wolfmother @ Brisbane Riverstage – 24 March 2012
L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 – Runway 5 – Presented by Cosmopolitan
Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
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Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
The L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival
L’Oŕeal Paris Runway 05 presented by Cosmopolitan features Australia’s prominent designers showcasing the latest trends and looks for Autumn/Winter 2012. Renowned for their drama and style, featuring Joveeba, Rodeo Show, Shona Joy, Talulah, Wayne Cooper and White Suedes.
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L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 – Independent Runway | Photos!
Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
The L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival
The LMFF independent Runway is presented by Yen and The Thousands. Independently spirited fashion labels come together in a unique runway production to present bold, innovative and edgy collections.
Designers:
Song for the Mute, Something Else by Natalie Wood, One Fell Swoop, Lui Hon, Livia Arena, Ksubi, Jolet, Garth Cook, Francis Leon, Extinct
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Photos | L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 – Opening Night Highlights
Photos! Aqua @ The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – 7th March 2012
Photographer: KristaBella Photography
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