“Now please be gone – ohah oh oh!” – a little phrase sassily delivered by Brisbane’s Tara Simmons that has saturated airwaves and been healthily supported by our nation’s own youth broadcaster since it was first delivered in November. The line is, of course, from ‘Be Gone’, the first single from the talented musician’s second full-length album which, we now can be reveal, will be called It’s Not Like We’re Trying To Move Mountains.
Continue reading Listen: Tara Simmons – Where Do You Go
Interview by Stuart Blythe
Life Music Media caught up with Sydney hip-hop artist Chance Waters (formerly Phatchance) to discuss his latest recorded offering “Infinity”, touring, being an independent artist and more!
LMM: Tell us a little about Chance Waters
Chance Waters : Well, the bi-line reads Emotive, Independent Australian Hip-Hop. That covers it pretty well, the unabridged version would involve serial procrastinator, lover-not-a-fighter, vegan & facebook/twitter addict in desperate need of intervention, I also write songs when time permits.
LMM: Your latest single “Infinity” was produced by Adelaide’s One Above, who recently produced The Hilltop Hoods’ #1 Single ‘I Love It ft. Sia’
For fans who haven’t yet heard “Infinity”, how would you describe the sound and the vibe? Were you channelling any musical influences at the time of production?
Continue reading Interview: Chance Waters – “Infinity”
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The first music video from VAN HALEN’s new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth”, called “Tattoo” (see above).
The deluxe-edition version of “A Different Kind Of Truth” will contain a bonus DVD featuring four brand new acoustic-performance videos titled “The Downtown Sessions” including the songs “Panama”, “You And Your Blues”, “You Really Got Me” and “Beautiful Girls”.
Continue reading Video: VAN HALEN – ‘Tattoo’
Photographer: Pete Coorey
Photographer: Pete Coorey
Continue reading Photo Gallery: Bon Iver @ The Tivoli, Brisbane – 16th March 2012
French porn stars, Swedish politicians, American rock stars and Israeli pranksters are all on the big screen at Brisbane Queer Film Festival 2012, where multi-award winning international and local films explore queer life around the world. The festival is on at Brisbane Powerhouse from 13 – 22 April 2012.
According to Festival Director Sarah Neal Brisbane Queer Film Festival will offer Brisbane audiences a chance to be entertained, inspired and challenged and see some of the newest award-winning films from around the world.
“This year’s films cover everything from Iran’s death penalty for homosexuals, to the LA Ball scene and the realities of life in the sex industry,” said Neal.
“There are also stories about the difficulties of coming out in personal and professional life and the universal search for love and acceptance.
Continue reading Sex, Lies and Sequins at Brisbane Queer Film Festival 2012
Following the release of the title track from his soon to be released sophomore album, Infinity, Sydney hip-hop artist Chance Waters (formerly Phatchance) announces that he will hit the road for a series of East Coast shows this April and May (2012).
Continue reading Watch: Chance Waters – “Infinity” | Video Clip
Adelaide’s acclaimed hip-hop outfit Hilltop Hoods have captured their third ARIA #1 album, as ‘Drinking From The Sun’ blasts into top spot this week. In April 2006 their debut ‘Hard Road’ went straight to number one, and following suit was 2009’s ‘State Of The Art’, which maintained it’s first two chart weeks at the peak. Top spot on the ARIA Singles Chart this week has again been claimed by fun. featuring Janelle Monae with ‘We Are Young’, the anthemic track enjoying its second week at #1 with a healthy 20% sales increase week on week.
Bruce Springsteen is the other big story to come out of this week’s ARIA Album Chart. His album ‘Wrecking Ball’ lands The Boss his fifteenth top 10 Australian album, going right back to ‘Born To Run’ in 1975. He was last in the album chart top 10 a little over three years ago (February 2009), when ‘Working On A Dream’ peaked at #3. With Hilltop Hoods and Bruce Springsteen debuting at 1 and 2 respectively, Adele’s twelve times platinum album ‘21’ moves back to #3 this week but still enjoys a sales spike of more than a third over last week! Michael Crawford blasts into the top 10 at #9, up from 37 last week, with his fifth Australian top 10 album ‘The Story Of My Life – Ultimate Collection’, as does Bob Seger with ‘Ultimate Hits: Rock And Roll Never Forgets’ which jumps eight places to #10 this week to earn him his fourth Aussie top 10 album.
Continue reading Hilltop Hoods takes over #1 position on ARIA Album Chart on debut!
STONEFIELD are at it again…hands off the handlebars, feet in the air, full speed ahead! And since when has it been any different for these four siblings from rural Victoria? Their last 12 months has resembled a downhill speed‐race that encompassed three continents, appearances at the biggest music festivals in the UK and Australia, a cast that includes The Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs and a non‐stop touring schedule.
With their new single ‘Bad Reality’ in the can and awaiting a final spit and polish before being unleashed, Stonefield are in game‐on mode and busily preparing to tread the boards in a way that only they can!
Continue reading Tour News: STONEFIELD – Bad Reality Tour – April 2012
Tool – Sober | Video Clip
Formed in Los Angeles at the dawn of the ’90s, TOOL first caused tremors in 1993, with their debut album Undertow going platinum, winning praise for its dynamic take on metal and causing controversy with striking videos .for Sober and Prison Sex. Ænima followed in 1996 and Lateralus in 2001, both winning Grammys, taking the band further down a mind-bending rabbit-hole of artful and progressive alternative rock and inspiring an unwavering devotion in their ever-swelling audience.
Continue reading Tool – Sober | Video Clip
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.
Continue reading L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 – Runway 5 – Presented by Cosmopolitan
Photographer: Stephen Goodwin
Photographer: Stephen Goodwin
Continue reading Photos! Sun Araw, Prince Rama, Blank Realm @ Woodland, Brisbane
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
Continue reading 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
Presented By David Jones and supported by Broadsheet and Nova 100. The gala opening show featured collections from Australia’s most talented designers including Collete Dinnigan, Alex Perry, camilia and marc, Alannah Hill, Josh Goot and many more, including the latest beauty looks by L’Oŕeal Paris.
Continue reading Photos! L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2012 – Opening Night
