Category Archives: Music

Girl, put your record on …

Posted on September 3, 2010 by tracey

I’ve carried a small collection of vinyl with me from house to house, and I have no doubt the collection will travel with me in the future. Most of my records have been given to me as gifts or permanently … Continue reading →

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Calling for an end to the encore.

Posted on April 12, 2010 by tracey

It’s often said that one of the warning signs in a relationship is when spontaneity has been lost. Perhaps things were exciting at first, but after being together for a while, a dreaded routine may have taken the place of … Continue reading →

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Why hello there Mr Dempsey…

Posted on October 30, 2009 by tracey

So in the past few months I feel that perhaps I’ve been a little luckier than usual. I’ve entered a few competitions, and have actually been fortunate enough to win! One such competition was for this Paul Dempsey prize pack … Continue reading →

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Bill Callahan … a musical soulmate

Posted on August 21, 2009 by tracey

Some people you just love forever and ever. For me one of those people is Bill Callahan – an amazing artist of the musical variety. While I’ve never met the man himself, I have loved his musical creations since the … Continue reading →

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Sing along with the common people…

Posted on July 10, 2009 by tracey

I love myself a good music video, and this one of ‘Common People’ by Pulp is great (and accompanies a particularly awesome song). Jarvis Cocker totally rocks this with his smooth dance moves and his even smoother voice. You can … Continue reading →

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Rage Guest Program: my music video selection

Posted on June 17, 2009 by tracey

After watching the guest program on Rage last weekend (for those overseas readers, Rage is an Australian music video program) and enjoying the really eclectic selection of videos, I got to thinking about what I would program on my list … Continue reading →

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Animal Friendly Music

Posted on March 10, 2008 by tracey

Music can be many things to many people, and like all forms of art it can be appreciated on many different levels. Often behind the appeal of a pleasing tune or an interesting melody, something more lasting can be revealed. … Continue reading →

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PJ Harvey Brings the Stage to Life

Posted on February 24, 2008 by tracey

With exposed wooden floor, subtle lighting and patiently waiting instruments, the stage was quiet and still, like a stagnant body of water which lies absent of life and devoid of life-giving oxygen. And then a whisper of air builds and … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Stars and Stripes or ‘A Night With Rufus Wainwright’

Posted on January 29, 2008 by tracey

A star spangled banner formed the dramatic backdrop to Rufus Wainwright and his seven piece band at their recent Brisbane performance. However the banner in question was far from what one would traditionally expect from an American flag. As pointed … Continue reading →

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Last things…

Posted on December 31, 2007 by tracey

With the end of 2007 and the start of 2008 I thought it appropriate to reflect on some of the last things that I did in 2007. So without further ado…the last: CD I Purchased – Rain on Lens (Smog) … Continue reading →

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