One Mile Above from director Jiayi Du is a mostly successful mix of humanist drama, travelogue and adventure story that occasionally recalls Sean Penn’s Into the Wild in its tale of a man confronting the elements and himself. The film follows the journey of young Taiwanese man Zhang (Zhang Shuhao) who decides to honour his late brother by completing a
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, 31st MAY 2013 1. THE NATION BLUE – We lost everything. (Aus) 2. LITTLE BIRDY – Summarise. (Aus) 3. THE DRONES – Baby 2 (Aus) 4. DALLAS CRANE – Marsanne. (Aus) 5. TAME IMPALA – Solitude is bliss. (Aus) 6. RADIOHEAD – Bodysnatchers. 7. WILCO – At least that’s what you said. 8. FLAMING LIPS – Fight
Read moreAfter our look back at our favourite tracks from the first decade of the 21st century, this week on Built For Speed we play a feast of new Australian and OS tracks including Melody’s Echo Chamber, Beaches and Savages. It’s also time for the Built For Speed classic album and this month it’s Fishbone’s 1991 funk, punk, metal, soul masterpiece
Read moreWrite Now – TONIGHT – I’m talking with Pill Pyman about a local event and then with Lyn Hatherly about Winning at Life. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreJoin Mark Naumann from Purple Haze for Part 1 of this 2 hour interview and music journey with Australian Singer Songwriting legend – Richard Clapton. Richard talks about his new album Harlequin Nights as well as where his career started, and everything in between.
Read moreLauren Bruce’s music is brutally honest. She is a woman that holds no fear in exposing her vulnerability or tenderness. Her musical journey began early as she followed in her Fathers footsteps and her songwriting showed a strength and sensitivity that belied her young years. After winning the prestigious David Helfgott scholarship, Lauren relocated to London to further hone her craft both
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