When Rainbow Serpent was described to me, I was told by many it was ‘the burning man of Australia,’ and ‘the craziest colourful weekend of your life.’ Some said they simply couldn’t describe just how incredible it was, so safe to say I was expecting big things. It had entered its 21st year and had…
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Rinse FM, Dalston Roof Party featuring Fabio & Grooverider, Matt Jam Lamont, The Menendez Brothers, Loefah and DJ Neptizzle
The sun was setting on a pretty sweet afternoon in Dalston, jumping on the tube after a busy day at work had never felt so good when I knew I had a Rinse FM roof party to go to. The queue was already round the corner by 7pm, it was clear that everyone was incredibly…
Teaching in Africa: Discovering Soweto’s Stars
Volunteering and teaching was always something I dreamed of doing. After researching and finding the Hero Holidays programme based in Soweto, I felt I had stumbled across the perfect voluntary programme for me. One that incorporated experiencing the true spirit and arts culture of Soweto as well as providing the opportunity to learn and teach…
A Pommy’s Experience of Splendour
I was feeling a little bummed out to have left the incredible line-up of English summer festivals for a winter in Australia, so when I was offered the opportunity to attend Splendour, I pounced at the chance. I was assured by all my new Australian pals that it would blow my mind, and I certainly…
Tune Time!
Image from pidegonsandplanes.com (http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2014/07/download-the-weeknds-new-song-king-of-the-fall/) Track of the Week: Laibert- Let It Feel Alright I listened to this track at work today and just couldn’t stop boogying at my desk so knew I was onto a winner. It’s a funky 90’s style track with a wicked house beat, if this doesn’t get you excited for the…
Want some Tunes?
http://www.factmag.com/2014/07/09/new-era-flava-d-interviewed/ Photo by: James Gould Hey There! Here’s my tunes of the week, my lovely little mix up of track of the week, artist of the week and my guilty pleasure. So relax, enjoy the sunshine, put your feet up, crack open a Corona and crank up the volume. Track of the Week: Only Girl-…
So you like House Music….?
Liking the propellor hat? I thought so. Ever wondered how the music we listen to today evolved from when our parents boogyed on down to disco classics? Have you ever wondered about where these rebellious genres of music and funky festivals came from? House music in particular is making a massive come back as all…
Want some toonage? Music Reviewing Time!
In the words of Bob Marley himself, ‘One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.’ Has a song ever summed up exactly how you feel? that exactly what you want to say to someone, is said through lyrics and the melody of a track? If so you are not alone…
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