South El Monte, Los Angeles. Hamish Parsons is at ease as he scoops out a giant lobster from a tank with his bare hands. He laughs when its fire-orange claws dig into his arms and pull on his black shirt “I like it when they’re feisty like this,” Hamish says. “It means they’re healthy and…
Archives for February 2011
Boy & Bear announce SXSW music festival dates
The SXSW music festival is almost upon us. Joining the lineup alongside more than 50 Aussie bands is Boy & Bear, who just booked four sets at Austin, TX’s music festival this March.
Australian fashion photographer Russell James collaborates with Indigenous Australian artists, opens exhibit in L.A.
“I live in a house, but I still go bush,” said Gullie, otherwise known as Dr. Richard Walley, OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia), a contributing artist visiting Southern California for the opening of Nomad Two Worlds, the collaborative art project created by renowned Australian photographer Russell James. Gullie is one of the many…
Super Bowl XLV: Taste the gridiron culture at your local sports bar
What: Super Bowl XLV, the National Football League’s (NFL) yearly championship game. Where: Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX — and at your local sports bar!
Profile: Zjantelle Cammisa Markel, Immigration Attorney
Zjantelle’s Pie Name: Zjantelle Cammisa Markel Occupation: Immigration Attorney Visa type: Permanent Resident What city are you from in Australia? Adelaide (lower your eyebrows, unscrew your nose….its a great place!)
Profile: Steph Gilmore, Surf Goddess & Rockstar
Update July 16, 2012: Quiksilver’s Stephanie Gilmore took home her 5th ASP World Title today on the shores of Biarritz. Amid sunny skies and 4-5 foot waves, Stephanie was all smiles when she beat out Tyler Wright and staked her claim as the 2012 Surfing World Champion. CONGRATS STEPH! GO AUSSIE GO!!
Cut Copy Release New Album, Tour the States (Coachella)
Billabout is dancing: Cut Copy released their third album, Zonoscope, in the U.S. today. The indie electro specialists are one of Australia’s hottest exports, establishing a huge following in the states and around the globe. Zonoscope represents an impressive natural progression for the band’s synth-pop sound, and is earning critical acclaim — it’s already picked up…
Profile: Ry Cuming, Musician
Discovered in a hostel hallway in Costa Rica in 2006, singer/songwriter Ry Cuming is based in L.A. these days, and has found success performing in storied venues and climbing the charts with his Sara Bareilles duet, “Always Remember Me.”