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FEATURE: Backstage with – Trash Talk
“I’m from California and I’m deep in Florida, and there’s all these bikers around me. Dudes have their hands on buck knives. What did I get myself into?” If life is a direct imitation of art, then Trash Talk embody the notion with brutal authority. Reflecting on past scenarios, it’s apparent touring recollections seem to centre on situations, which contain the same intensity, and strength the band’s music is renowned for delivering. It’s immediately refreshing talking to the boys from Cali. Trash Talk are simply sincere and forthright. The music is innovative and the words precise. This time it’s almost a state of anonymity for the group. While the music is loud, the visit is inconspicuous. In Melbourne for a secret show as part of Converse’s Cons Project Melbourne, Killyourstereo.com chatted to trio – Lee Spielman, Spencer Pollard and Garrett Stevenson – about all things Trash Talk. It’s a dual purpose. A converted warehouse in the CDB now plays host to a cavernous decked out s...
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Buying Vinyl Without Being A Prick
Yes vinyl is cool, no I don't need you to punch me in the face with this fact.. Despite the ease of downloading music off the internet these days (how most teens get their tunes), vinyl is now being re-embraced by the youth and its purchase has become rather popular. This is good, vinyl is a great thing that brings you closer to the music, is taking teenagers further from the download link, and putting much more actual money in artists’ pockets . However, in our self-absorbed society vinyl is now being used to promote one’s ‘cool factor’, and with social media a part of everyday life, it’s an easy trap to fall into. The act of purchasing vinyl must be executed carefully to ensure happiness without up-yourself-ness and following these easy steps you can do so.
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Akouo - Mesa EP
A glorious new body of work from the Tasmanian beatsmith.. We've been big fans of Tasmanian producer Akouo for a while now, and this week sees the release of his new EP, Mesa - another killer release in a long line of them out of the Die High Records stable. Featuring a couple of singles you might have already heard in Last Time and Not Enough, along with two you probably haven't in Passing Through and Seas Roll On, the Mesa EP confirms Akouo's status as one of Australia's most exciting and hard-working producers of now. Underneath Akouo's glitchy, lo-fi R&B jams lies some of the tightest production you're likely to hear, and combined with his soothing, at times-fuzzy and ethereal vocals, it's a stellar release. You can stream it below, but why not just go buy it from the iTUNES STORE - dude gives away so much incredible music, it's time to start giving a little back. Follow Akouo on FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD