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The Formative Years - Antisect

Blog — September 15, 2022

The Formative Years - Antisect  In terms of marrying early anarcho punk with metal elements, Antisect’s “In Darkness There Is No Choice” and especially their “Out from the Void” 7” changed what was perceived to be possible and palatable as early as 1983 and created a new sound that …

Thus Let Us Drink Beer – Akasha + Nowhereman

Blog — September 16, 2022

Thus Let Us Drink Beer Akasha Roundup If you follow this series, our appreciation of the Akasha Brewing Company should not come as a surprise, given their love for hopped out, accessible American varieties.  Akasha’s rebranding two years ago further accentuated their approach by incorporating their loves …

Sydney Contemporary 2022

Blog — September 19, 2022

Sydney Contemporary 2022 Carriageworks Sydney, Australia 08-10 September 2022 In the realm kärchering the grime of daily life off our souls, one of the highlights each year is Australasia’s Premier Art Fair and festival for the senses that is Sydney Contemporary where within the confines of multi-arts precinct …

Water of Life - Fleurieu Distillery

Blog — September 20, 2022

Water of Life - Fleurieu Distillery South of South Australia’s state capital of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula covers quite a bit of diverse territory ranging from the tempestuous weathers of the Southern Ocean to the windswept clifftops of the cape and to top it all off, it is home …

The Chats @ Enmore Theatre

Blog — September 21, 2022

The Chats Enmore Theatre 15 September 2022 Sydney, Australia It must have been in 2017 that I first came across The Chats via their hit viral video “Smoko”, which instantaneously not merely won them over a myriad of fans, but also exposed ocker vernacular and their trademark depiction …

The Formative Years – Anti-System

Blog — September 22, 2022

The Formative Years – Anti-System As far as early and raging UK anarcho punk is concerned, there are few releases that are as perfect as Anti-System’s “No Laughing Matter”.  It feels like every riff is the epitome of how raw, infectious, relentless and unpolished pissed off hardcore punk …

Thus Let Us Drink Beer – Edge Project and Temple

Blog — September 26, 2022

Thus Let Us Drink Beer Edge Project Edge Project is one of the more worldly breweries in Australia as they not only keep tabs on the latest developments on international terrain, but pro-actively connect with like-minded partners overseas to broaden their horizons and to collaborate with their favourite …

Italian Film Festival 2022 Opening Night

Blog — September 27, 2022

Italian Film Festival 2022 Opening Night Palace Cinemas Sydney, Australia 13 September 2022 A highlight for film buffs on the annual cinema circuit is ST. Ali’s Italian Film Festival, which in 2022 incarnated again presented by Palace Cinemas in all major cities on terra australis. While there …

The Formative Years - Battalion of Saints

Blog — September 28, 2022

The Formative Years - Battalion of Saints The original incarnation of Battalion of Saints from San Diego only existed from 1980 to 1985, a span of time during which they churned out two classic releases, i.e. their Fighting Boys 7”and the full-length Second Coming LP.  What set them …

Water of Life - Paul John Singles Malts & Timboon

Blog — September 29, 2022

Water of Life Paul John Singles Malts While it might not necessarily be on the radar of the common whisky connoisseur, India has evolved to become a veritable hotbed for sophisticated, maverick distilleries that change the perception of what great single malts can be. Originally based in …

The Formative Years – Angry Samoans

Blog — September 30, 2022

The Formative Years – Angry Samoans  Few bands have left their imprint on the first wave of US punk like the Angry Samoans. Incepted in 1978 by former music critics with a knack for irony, satire, self-loathing and causing controversy at any cost, their brand of short punk ditties …

The Catwalk Collection and Monocle book series

Blog — October 3, 2022

Thames & Hudson The Catwalk Collection and Monocle book series If I was tasked with simmering down what makes the confines of your four walls your distinct abode that not only looks but feels like it captures your DNA, visually appealing coffee table books would rank high as …

The Formative Years – Social Distortion

Blog — October 4, 2022

The Formative Years – Social Distortion Despite having been formed in 1978, Social Distortion did not really enter my musical cosmos until the early 1990s via a taped version of their Mommy's Little Monster and Prison Bound LPs. Especially their debut album coloured me intrigued and sent me down …

Teixidors assimilates & Icebreaker differentiates

Blog — October 5, 2022

Fulfilling social needs through well-made products: TEIXIDORS assimilates and ICEBREAKER differentiates Full disclosure: It was not until very recently that I started to value the merits of wool, linen and cashmere, especially when it comes to high-end pieces manufactured with utmost care with the outcomes being tangible in terms …

The Formative Years - Adrenalin O.D.

Blog — October 6, 2022

The Formative Years - Adrenalin O.D.  Based in New Jersey and active from 1981 to 1990, Adrenalin O.D. pioneered blazing speed-punk with sarcastic lyrics and a humorous edge. With their first emission they found themselves on what is considered the definitive document of the late 1970s punk and …

Arrival in Our World Is Really a Departure

Blog — October 7, 2022

Arrival in Our World Is Really a Departure It should not come as an epiphany that we produce more clothing than ever before, with the driver being monetary gains rather than human necessities. Needless to say, it did not take long for the more caring facets of the …

JBL Live Pro 2 TWS + Tour Pro + TWS

Blog — October 10, 2022

Audio = Ground Zero JBL Live Pro 2 TWS + TWS JBL has much more to offer than the array of Bluetooth speakers it has become known for over the last couple of years, as the brand has contributed heavily to the improvement of speakers at large over …

The Formative Years - Prong

Blog — October 11, 2022

The Formative Years - Prong  It was a pure coincidence that I came across Prong in the early 1990s via a tape a much older metalhead friend compiled for me and it took me a while to get into them. While it felt like metal, there was something …

Musing on the Art of Illumination

Blog — October 12, 2022

Let There Be Light Musing on the Art of Illumination Ever entered a space and felt immediately at ease?  While there are a range of factors at play when it comes to interior design resulting in a sense of well-being, chances are that lighting has been addressed …

The Formative Years – Corrosion of Conformity

Blog — October 13, 2022

The Formative Years – Corrosion of Conformity Corrosion of Conformity started out in 1982 as a classic hardcore punk band and eventually evolved to create their own brand of slowed down, blues influenced crossover metal. COC’s debut full-length Eye for an Eye was released in 1984 and delivered …