Summer Stereo Story – beach house records, part 2

January 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Vin Maskell continues tracing the history of his family’s record collection, with cameos this week from The Screaming Tribesmen and The Girl From Ipanema.

The more I look at my list of nine columns the more I realise that none of the records belong to anyone anymore. They are not mine or my brothers’ or my sisters’ or my parents’. Or my brother’s wife’s. They belong to the beach-house at Moggs Creek.

Who’s versing? Collingwood

January 22, 2016 by 2 Comments

Alex Darling predicts Collingwood’s form in verse

Who’s versing? Carlton

January 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Carlton gets the Alex Darling prose

Almanac Road Trips: The Great Open Road Trip Blues

January 21, 2016 by 3 Comments

Matt Hanlon’s road trip carries an impressive batting order.

The future of leisure

January 20, 2016 by 3 Comments

Glen ponders the future and how we will spend our leisure

Who’s versing? Brisbane

January 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Alex Darling puts Brisbane’s woes to verse

Driving Songs: An Almanac Playlist Completed

January 20, 2016 by 10 Comments

The People’s Republic of Almanac has beaten Triple J to the punch this year. Emma Westwood has put us all in the Driver’s Seat with her lovingly curated playlist.

Who’s versing? Adelaide

January 19, 2016 by 1 Comment

Alex Darling puts Adelaide to verse

Stereo Stories Live in Geelong: tickets going fast

January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Tickets are going fast for the first Stereo Stories gig of the year: 100 people have already booked seats for the 90 minute show at the new Geelong Library. Vin Maskell, Smokie Dawson and the Stereo Stories ensemble of writers and musicians hope to see you there.

Who’s versing? Western Bulldogs

January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Short sharp prose from Alex Darling on the Western Bulldogs

Almanac Music: The Beatles and me

January 18, 2016 by 28 Comments

Mickey Randall shares his passion for The Beatles and the quiet genius of George Harrison

Summer Stereo Story – Beach-house records, part 1

January 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment

In the diary at the family beach-house my brother’s wife has written a list to sum up their short holiday with their two young children. Rachel has written ten names, beginning with Michael Jackson and ending with The Doors.

Almanac Music: Top 10 songs that Bob has “butchered”

January 16, 2016 by 9 Comments

DAM is back and thinking controversially. If you accept the premise that Bob Dylan is a butcher – what are his 10 greatest crimes against music?

Almanac Travel: Orlando Magic

January 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Steve Earl is having the time of his life, bumping into fascinating types in the sports bars of America. In Orlando he finds a couple of classics – a writer and an artist, both with Arnie and St Andrews fetishes. [Another ripper – Ed]

Bowie Stereo Story: growing up and The Jean Genie

January 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Lorraine Pink grew up in The Netherlands, then England, then Australia, accompanied by the music of David Bowie. My father could not understand why a boy wanted to look like a girl, and was very confused that his daughter now wanted to dress like a boy. Bowie had opened my eyes to the world of [Read more]

Driving Songs: An Almanac Roadtrip*

January 13, 2016 by 43 Comments

Emma Westwood, channels both Thelma and Louise with her ‘top down’ roadtrip soundtrack. What do you think and what’s on yours?

David Bowie is now a was but will be forever

January 12, 2016 by 8 Comments

Jeff Dowsing on the incomparable Bowie.

Almanac Music: David Bowie – Still Ahead of the Curve

January 12, 2016 by 12 Comments

Callum O’Connor pays tribute to David Bowie, who died yesterday, with this celebration of his immense creativity, originality and influence.

Not Just Sport: The latest Magnet newsletter

January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Lots happening at Magnet. Here’s their latest newsletter.

Weekend Funnies: Seinfeld and Obama on Football

January 2, 2016 by 1 Comment

Jerry Seinfeld asks President Obama about an analogy for politics. “Is it chess? Is it liars poker?” Obama chose football. Who knew? Should we make him an honorary Almanacker?