January 30, 2008 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
As the world’s New Year resolutions slide on down the proverbial gurgler, so does my simple yearning to start a rock band and change the world. After listening to the epic, intergalatic rock ‘n’ roll ramblings on The Mars Volta’s newbie, The Bedlam in Goliath, I reckon it’s best to leave that stuff to the experts. A torrent of guitars, dense vocals, and clipped beats, this is a stunning album, complete with mind-blowing artwork. [see also The Killers]
Listen to the Mars Volta track, Askepios.
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December 18, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
We spoke recently with Thom Moore, frontman for Sydney-based buzz band, Mercy Arms. How does it feel to have finally released your debut EP, Kept Low? ‘It’s great to finally get it out. It’s been so long, but we just took our time with it without rushing like some bands make the mistake of doing. It’s a great feeling to see your work on the shelf at a record store’. Read more
December 11, 2007 | New Art | by Kate Suters |
I’ve been a big fan of Michelle Vandermeer’s work since I came across her Mini Majellen zines at this year’s Sydney Writers Festival. Describing herself as a doer — as in one of those people who are always doing or making something — Michelle’s work, which includes book binding, illustration, jewelery making and her zines, stems from an internal creative springboard and a double degree in architecture and graphic design. Her work is smart and succinct. Read more
December 1, 2007 | New Illustration | by Kate Suters |
We’ve been touting the work of Australian illustrator Lang Leav, creator of Akina, for some time now. She’s just created a new character — Pandora [above] — as well as re-launched her website, so we figured it was a good time to get the low down. We last spoke to you in July. What have you been doing since then? ‘Since July, I have been really focused on defining what Akina is and in which direction I want to head. I have decided to stay away from mainstream fashion and carve a little niche for myself that hones in on the three things I am most passionate about — art, books and fashion’. Read more
November 23, 2007 | New Music | 
by Kate Suters |
Ian Brown has never been a man to look back. Formerly the lead singer of the Stones Roses – an eclectically talented group that never quite reached full potential – he has since carved out a successful solo career, moving well beyond the poppy melodrama of Fools Gold and into a more left-field sonic terrain. Read more
November 22, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
PJ Harvey is a wearer of many hats. Or a woman of many faces, depending on how you want to look at it. Her latest release — White Chalk — is as different to Uh Huh Her as it is from Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea. Confused? Don’t be. Let Harvey’s beguiling voice take you deep into to your innermost thoughts for clarification. [read an interview with PJ Harvey]
November 20, 2007 | Video | by Kate Suters |
I’ve just discovered Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip’s Thou Shalt Always Kill and can’t stop nodding my head. The Beatles were just a band? Now, that’s a big call. [see also Regina Spektor]
November 19, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
Sarah Blasko has been a firm favourite with Australian punters since her 2004 debut album, The Overture and the Underscore. Our suspicions that she may be harboring some real talent (and I mean, real talent) have only been confirmed with the release of her sophomore recording, What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have, which features her ethereal voice and punchy observations about life, love and all things magical in between. [also read about Australian group, Mercy Arms]
Listen to the track, For You, off Sarah Blasko’s new album.
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November 18, 2007 | New Events | by Kate Suters |
Ahhh, Patrick Wolf. What words can I use to describe this man. Talented? Yes. Creative? You betcha. Musical genius? Perhaps. When I watched him perform the other night at Sydney’s The Metro, I was absolutely blown away. Armed with his ukulele, violin, high kicks and dress ups, it was like having David Bowie — circa 1977 — perform a private show in your living room. Possibly, even better. Just 23 years old, Wolf has recently released his third album, The Magic Potion, which showcases his talents as a lyricist, composer and musician, amongst all of that cheeky English charm.
Listen to the Patrick Wolf track, A Boy Like Me.
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November 9, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
Opinion tends to be divided about Sydney band Mercy Arms. If you believe the knockers, then you’ll say that they’re over-hyped. But if you’re like me and countless other fans, including The Strokes, The Pixies and TV on the Radio, you’ll be too busy singing along to their sweet but pessimistic rock to care what anyone else is saying. These guys are simply beyond the hype, as their new EP, Kept Low, proves. [see also The Paper Scissors]
Listen to the Mercy Arms track, Kept Low.
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October 26, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
Listening to Mum’s fourth album — Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy — for the first time, I was awash with sentimentalism. Amidst carnival trumpets and burlesque beats, there’s a sense of this being a bohemian rhapsody. Perhaps it’s the mix of cello and brass with experimental electronica. Or maybe it’s just the soft vocals that cascade over playful, imaginative sounds. Whatever it is, it’s totally brilliant. [see also Sigur Ros' Heima]
Listen to Mum’s track, The Amateur Show.
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October 26, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
Kate Nash is doing the rounds as the new Lily Allen, albeit with more control of an eyeliner pencil. But I think she’s much better than that. Telling tales of English life which rival that of Mike Skinner, she’s got a witty sense of humour and is self-deprecating without sounding like she hates the sight of herself. [watch the clip to the Kate Nash song, Foundations, and listen to her song, Nicest Thing]
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October 24, 2007 | New Music | by Kate Suters |
I love birthdays, even when they’re not my own. So I’m all for celebrating hip hop label Big Dada’s 10th birthday. Home to some of the coolest hip hop acts out there — such as Roots Manuva, Spank Rock, New Flesh and Bigg Jus — the British label was formed back in 1997 by Will Ashon and Peter Quicke on the premise that it would focus on ‘musical misfits and pioneers’. To coincide with their entry into double digits, the label has released a double CD compilation of its finest releases, as well as a documentary DVD that goes beyond the conventional interviews to include every promo video ever created during the label’s existence. Fine. very fine.
Listen to the Pink Skull remix of Spank Rock’s Bump.
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October 2, 2007 | New Products | by Kate Suters |
The Flip Clip is a simple idea we’ve had around since the beginning of mankind and someone has only just worked out how to sync it with your movie camera. Brilliant.
September 8, 2007 | Cool Travel | by Kate Suters |
On a recent trip to China, I visited the province of Jing De Zhen (about seven hours southwest of Shanghai), where they have been hand turning and hand painting porcelain pieces since the Ming Dynasty. Known as the Ceramic Capital of the World because of its highly graded porcelain and the skill and patience that each ceramist possesses, this is a wonderful example of traditional artistic expression in Chinese culture. [photo by Kate Suters]
Italian-born, UK-based artist Maurizio Anzeri augments found photos with embroidered lines and shapes, with the tension of the string creating new forms and textures. He has also created various other textile art and sculptures with synthetic hair and cotton string. Read more
Bigger cities tend to get more documentation of their street art and graffiti, but here’s a nice and comprehensive Flickr set of Baltimore graffiti. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Esopus only hits newsstands twice a year, but take a peek inside and you’ll understand why. Read more
No Age are doing something different to the mass of noise-laden, guitar-drum duos canvasing the lo-fi airwaves at the moment. I’m just not sure quite what. Their album, Nouns, is receiving top-rate reviews after sell-out crowds after screaming, obsessive fans. The music is simply massive: a vast landscape of heat haze, somehow both tranquil and manic, punctuated by singer Dean Sprouts backdrop of barely intelligible vocals and Randall’s distorted, archaic sounding drums.
French unisex customized army jackets, each one is slightly different and unique. Embroidered by hand in Berlin with hands and microphone lead logo. As worn by Pixie Geldof. Yup! It is.
We have a Contribute Section through which you can post onto LAEM under your name about your favourite pop culture discoveries. So help spread the good word about those talented peeps doing talented things. They win. You win. We win!
This pendant by Portland designer Stephanie Stimek hangs from an eighteen inch 14 carat gold chain. Made from a Japanese quail egg, the entire shell has been coated in plastic for strength and is available for purchase through the Lost At E Minor store. Read more
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