Posted by Danni Le Toullec on March 9, 2010
Not since The Strokes played The Gaelic in 2005 has a band of this calibre (read: popularity) played such an intimate show in Sydney.
Following the release of their second album Congratulations, MGMT has announced a series of one-date European shows with one stop in Australia. The band will be playing Heaven in London on March 18, followed by The Metro Theatre, Sydney on April 6.
While some of our London readers may have already missed the boat - tickets to Heaven sold out - the Sydney show is yet to go on sale. Sydneysiders will have to be snappy to secure one: sales are restricted to two per person and will be available from Ticketek or Metro Theatre at 9am this Thursday 11 March.
Our US and UK readers can head to MGMT's website for more tour dates in the US and Europe.
Following the international success of their 2008 debut album, Oracular Spectacular, Congratulations sees MGMT collaborating with some of their musical idols such as Sonic Boom. Look out for guest vocals from Royal Trux front-woman Jennifer Herrema.
Congratulations is set for release in April 2010, it is now available for pre-order.
mgmt, metro theatre, jennifer herrema, congratulations, oracular spectacular
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on March 4, 2010
Flightpath Festival will take over the Sydney College of the Arts in Rozelle on the 28th March from 12pm – 6pm with local music, art workshops and rumour has it there will be a chocolate fountain. Oh, did we mention it is free?
Local musos the Snowdroppers, Cuthbert & The Nightwalkers and Lolo Lovina will be stepping in to continue the quest of aural pleasure delivered onsite here - most of you will recall heading down to SCA for Laneway Festival earlier this year.
The festival is an expansion of the once roots-inclined Acoustica. Flightpath Festival is presented by FBi and Leichhardt Council.
flightpath festival, snowdropper, cuthbert & the nightwalkers, lolo lovina, music festival, local music
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on March 2, 2010
Chances are you already know Matt Jordan from the shoe-inspired ranting, critiquing and overall analysing that is his other blog, Imelda. Apparently the manning of one prolific online destination was not providing this Sydney-based blogger with enough substance for self-flagellation. So in realisation of his long-time dream to become a dual blog proprietor, Matt launched his latest project, The Style Tyrant: a profile of mens’ sartorial style on the streets of Sydney.
Whether he is photographing a quartet of candy-coloured sperm-esque Mardi Gras participants or tracking down a stylish dandy on the streets of Chippendale, Matt is giving the boys of Sydney a chance to show off their sundry takes on fashion.
Says Matt on Style Tyrant, “I’ve been slammed for being a ‘cyber cunt’ (as Imelda) and while I've enjoyed unleashing my 'merciless tongue of tyranny' on footwear, I’m ready to turn the flamethrower on personal style, menswear, street style photography and everything else non-footwear related. It promises to be a low-brow affair.”
Using his insider knowledge as a buyer, product developer and marketing manager, Matt launched the Imelda shoe blog for the ‘Well Shod, Well Informed’ and successfully shone the spotlight on upcoming Australian shoe designers.
Matt's shrewd sense of style has already led him to Sydney's best dressed, the risk takers and the hammer pant wearing.
style blogs, matt jordan, imelda, the style tyrant
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on March 2, 2010
Dear Kluster US readers,
Paul McCartney and his band will be playing a string of live shows around America in 2010. For the first time since 1993, Paul will be returning to the legendary Hollywood Bowl on March 30th. Tickets go on sale Feb 28.
Don’t miss the chance to see the man who puts the sex into sexagenarian.
So far only one other show in Arizona has been announced from the forthcoming 'Up and Coming' tour, watch this space for more information.
Love,
Kluster
paul mccartney, the beatles
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on February 24, 2010
You could say that Brisbane band Last Dinosaurs have had a pretty successful start to their music career. Despite the band’s relatively new arrival on the scene (they started playing together in late 2007), they’ve managed a Triple J Unearthed win, a tour of Japan, recording sessions with Lost Valentinos’ Jono Mar and a signing to the Dew Process label.
Kluster’s Danni Le Toullec managed to track down bass player Sam Gethin-Jones down for a quick Q&A ahead of Last Dinosaurs’ debut EP release at the Old Museum on February 26.
Covered: Pillows, being unearthed, Jono Ma and happy gooey feelings.
Danni Le Toullec: How and when did you guys come together as a band?
Sam Gethin-Jones: I was actually the latest addition. Sean and Dan went to the same school as one another. Then Lach (who is Sean’s baby brother) was recruited on guitar. I met the guys through the Brisbane music scene and when they asked if I was interested in joining, I jumped at the opportunity.
DL: What inspired the band name?
SGJ: There is a Japanese band called the pillows that we all like, and they have a track called 'Last Dinosaur'. Dan heard the track name and thought it rolled off the tongue perfectly, so, lo and behold here we are.Continue...
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Posted by Danni Le Toullec on February 23, 2010
We here at Kluster are well aware of the monumental power of the online medium. Another publication taking the internet by storm is REFINERY29.
Creators of R29, Philippe Von Borries (founder) and Piera Gelardi (style director) will be touring Australia this March, sharing their experience in fashion-based social media and new directions in fashion reporting. The event is proudly presented by our multi-tasking mates at Portable.
Based in New York, R29 launched in 2005. With over thirty editors and contributors and with millions of international followers, they show no signs of slowing down.
R29 covers fashion, shopping and sales, trends, interactive style guides, beauty and boutiques. Offering live to the minute updates; R29 literally has its finger on the pulse of the fashion world.
So if you are looking for ideas and inspiration on how to succeed in the online medium, get your ticket quick sticks!
Dates:
Friday 12th of March, 3pm The Edge - State Library of Queensland, Brisbane (facilitated by Alison Kubler)
Wednesday 17th of March, 6pm Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Street, Sydney (facilitated by Patty Huntington)
Thursday 18th of March, 6pm Penthouse Mouse, Melbourne
refinery29, online fashion, portable