Thoughts on John Lennon
Like a lot of other people recently (given that we just passed the date of his 70th birthday), I’ve taken a bit of time to think about John Lennon. I just can’t imagine what the world would be like with… (READ MORE)
Moody Music
Of late I’ve been finding myself in more of a ‘mood’ than usual. Perhaps it’s due to a few life changes I’m making, maybe it’s the unsettled weather as we move from winter to spring, or perhaps I’m just in… (READ MORE)
Girl, put your record on …
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… (READ MORE)
Calling for an end to the encore.
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… (READ MORE)
Why hello there Mr Dempsey…
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… (READ MORE)
Bill Callahan … a musical soulmate
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… (READ MORE)
Sing along with the common people…
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… (READ MORE)
Rage Guest Program: my music video selection
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… (READ MORE)
Animal Friendly Music
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…. (READ MORE)
PJ Harvey Brings the Stage to Life
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… (READ MORE)