Sparkadia are back

Ok so not sure if you are all fans however I think this group has a real knack for making music which encourages my body to move like a squid to Bruce Springstein! Love their stuff like Too Much To Do



And Jealousy!



And when I heard that I should not expect any new music from them a while back my heart was broken in all kinds of metalic shards of disbelief... now however, while listening to The Doctor on the always present Triple J I heard the news of a new track released, Talking Like I'm Falling Down Stairs which can be found on their myspace.

I.
Love.
It.

Nice one Sparkle Sparkles.

Now on other news any surfers out there check out this radness of a competition my work is doing. I try not to push any work related stuff out through my own blogs etc but if I didn't work for them I would be entering hahaha so just thought I would share, it's called The Break and is giving any young surfers out there the chance to win a sponsorship on the WQS with a package of $50k for Men and $25k for women, so hit it up! AWESOME!

Oh also a friend posted an awesome blog titled "Search and Social Media today and beyond" and if this is something that interests you it is definitely worth a read.

Anyways enjoy paper people YEOW!

Growing old. Not Growing up Pt.2

This is currently my favourite topic of discussion.

I have become infatuated by the concept.

The thought that we are becoming more individual than those before us intrigues me.

It enlightens thought previously evoked that those elder may not always know the answer.

That wisdom is not dependant on age.

Age does not necessarily indicate knowledge nor is it detrimental.

It is not the catalyst nor the killer.

It is a constant.

I recently stumbled across this amazing article in the New York Times thanks to Mark MacSmith from Content-Kids. He, through Twitter, posted a link to it with the simple line of "Are you a 20-something? READ THIS!". If I were to delve deeper than necessary I would say this is the perfect call to action for any 20-something as it is straight to the point and the director, Mark, has proven through Content Kids that he knows what he is talking about in regard to youth + pop culture.

This article contains a discussion point around the pre-conceived view of adulthood and the milestones through which we pass to reach this pinnacle of life. It discusses the ups + downs of such a theory and how it dates back to the 70's. It then goes on to discuss i depth the thought that these milestones have near to no relevance today with 20-somethings. The line "Kids don't shuffle along in unison on the road to maturity. They slouch toward adulthood at an uneven, highly individual pace" resonates particularly well with me in regards to individualism and cultural change.

As a 20-something interested in many facets of life, I believe it is my duty to share this article with you so I hope you enjoy and can take something out of it.

Full article link below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/22/magazine/22Adulthood-t.html?_r=2&src=tptw

Loving this so much, particularly the beautiful collaboration between Passenger and Boy & Bear. What do you guys think?

http://flightofthecrow.com/widget/

Beautiful music

Further to last nights mention of the cross over between my job and my social life, I was sent this video this morning which highlights my thoughts on the matter... This really does showcase the crossing of social, personal and professional...

Growing old. Not growing up

I recently began thinking of this statement and realised I am living it.

The idea of growing up, at least in my mind, means to become serious.

Becoming serious is something I never plan to do in all capacities of life.

Obviously this seriousness has a place and a form in my life.

I do not want it to be my life, all the time, all places and all encompassing.

If I were to sit here and rant and preach I would be being serious.

I have never done so, and I do not plan to.

If you were to post a serious comment on my blog or send me a serious email. ok.

That is your bag and you can carry it as long as you wish.

I however do not like bags that weigh me down.

Instead I like a bag with lots of pockets, space to dance and at least space for a cold beverage.

spreadsheets. powerpoints. word. blog. tweet. like. share. .jpg

This is my serious and its cross-section with my life is beyond recognisable however this is the path chosen and the path loved. The world has changed much since the readings of our childhood and who here can honestly say the preferred it back then. I am happy. I am writing. I am continually evolving and learning. I am super dooper calaflippin awesome! Go world and keep on being rad as I see you as an open pair of kicks waiting to be worn in and trounced around in. This is...

Hmm... contemplation has struck and I realised this is a music blog and not one of mental exhaustion... currently I am suffering from such a thing and it seems to be spilling onto my keyboard like ink from a fountain pen. or perhaps a bottle of fountain. or perhaps mono-tonal monologue screaming for character. Music shares this dimension and shares this space. Music knows and feels all and can emote what many of us can't. hearing is one of my greatest assets, one I utilise each day. Speaking however is often left for those whom have access and can do so with elegance. music allows the harshest of harsh, the softest of softs and even the brashest of brash to share a room and share a space. Share dimensions and gloat from rooftops. music is...

If you read this thank you. If you do not wish to but instead feel the need to be delighted and enlightened hit up the below links for some beautiful music I sent on to a friend I was working with up until last week. I hope she likes it and I hope you peeps do too.

http://www.myspace.com/cloudcontrol

http://www.blackcabsessions.com/sessions.php?id=1279378626&type=1

http://www.myspace.com/boyandbearmusic

http://soundcloud.com/inertiamusic/passenger-shape-of-love-feat-boy-bear/s-Jv2qf

Peace meow

Best surf viral awesomeness!

This video makes me laugh so much everytime. Just found it again and aint watched it in ages so thought I would pass on to you awesome peeps. Check it and if you, like me believe it is rad hit me up and let me know meow

New Job + lots of writing = absence from personal blog

Sorry for the absence peeps but due to my recent start of the new role involving a lot of writing, editing and maintenance of content I have just been too busy… I know way way way lame excuse, so let’s pretend I never said it and instead just talk music.

I have been listening to so much music lately and getting to plenty of gigs so why should I not share these with you, the awesome peeps you be. Live footage of Cloud Control and Band Of Horses playing the Black Cab Sessions has pretty much been the peak of my musical appreciation of late. The way they replicate their harmonies and soaring sounds has had me breathless. Cloud Control have begun making a real name for themselves in the UK market and we hope to hear more about them in coming weeks. I will try report what I hear, when I hear it!

As always the ever-amazing Hype Machine has ensured I do not miss any updates of great performances by Local Natives, Delphic and Foals. All three groups have had me literally reaching out for more **cue sound of smashing my hand against the monitor to awaken my senses remembering I am, as most, just sitting at a computer and not there experiencing the awesomeness live** They all bring a very different sound to the stage and have all received a lot of recognition of late. Really loving it peeps, keep keep keep it comin YEOW!

I hit up Freshly Cut @ The Gaelic on Thursday night to see Chaingang, My Future Lies and The Jefferson and I love being able to do this with work because it reminds me that while little coverage is received from such gigs, the Sydney Live Music Scene is alive and flippin awesome! The crowd was so cool, getting into their favourite tracks and just rockin out like it's 1956 (or some more relevant year). Definitely worth keeping this night in mind if just looking for a cheap night of good music with a solid crew of fans.

Anyway, brief but packed with goodness so hit this biz up and let me know what ya’ll tink tink tink. I gonna try and get back on this shiz a bit more often in the coming weeks but if not, I will apologise again next time.

Later hat wearing peeps