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ISSUE #2 // 2013<br />
MINC<br />
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ISSUE #2<br />
Welcome back to second issue of MINC magazine!<br />
Editors<br />
Letter:<br />
What a ride it has been since releasing the first issue and kicking off the New Year! We are so<br />
excited to bring you this issue with loads of national and international talent and an array of<br />
magical photo shoots.<br />
You will notice some of the names from the first issue such as our insanely talented Senior<br />
Photographer Ben Hansen, our creator of our Behind the Scenes video & brilliant Photographer<br />
Si Kirk, our creative writer Hannah Wakefield and beauty genius Ann-Marie Nolan of<br />
Lipstick Shavings.<br />
You will also find some new peeps, such as journalistic mastermind Georgia Alexandra and<br />
Photographer extraordinaire Xenia Rollinson who bring you a real taste of New York. You will<br />
also be introduced to Kit Murphy who is our beautiful cover girl and our creative and brilliant<br />
hair stylist Henriko Melki. You will met our exceptional makeup artist Joanna Lührs, the model<br />
with insane swag Bec Solliman and the irresistable Luke Kneller.<br />
This issue we bring you both a national and international feel as we feature MINIMALE-<br />
ANIMALE from LA and Lawrence Nurse from Triple L Society from New York City. It was<br />
an absolute privilege to feature these creative minds and we hope that you enjoy the beautiful<br />
images we bring you this month.<br />
From the East Coast shores of Australia we bring you a band that is taking the music industry<br />
by storm, Little Bastard. This month we are so excited to take you into the world of 7 incredible<br />
musicians who are making a massive statement with their immense talent and effortless<br />
swag.<br />
We sat down and reflected on the past 2 months since launching MINC and we are completely<br />
blown away. We are so grateful for the endless support, the beautiful comments and also the<br />
amazing collaborations we have had the pleasure of experiencing throughout this process. So<br />
to everyone that has supported us, motivated us and helped MINC become a reality, we want<br />
to say thank you! We are so motivated to deliver the best publication and hope that you enjoy<br />
Issue #2 of MINC magazine.<br />
Love,<br />
Bree & Morgan<br />
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M I N C .<br />
www.mincmagazine.com.au<br />
Bree Ferguson<br />
editor in chief<br />
bree@mincmagazine.com<br />
Contributors<br />
Ben Hansen // Senior Photographer<br />
Simon Kirk // Senior Photographer<br />
Ann-Marie Nolan // Beauty Editor<br />
Hannah Wakefield<br />
Rebecca Soliman<br />
Ryan Mitchell<br />
Henriko Melki<br />
Caitlin Short<br />
Luke Kneller<br />
Kit Murphie<br />
Georgia Alexandra<br />
Xenia Rollinson<br />
Joanna Luhrs<br />
Annie Timmins<br />
Morgan Ferguson<br />
creative editor<br />
morgan@mincmagazine.com<br />
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No<br />
Last<br />
Calls<br />
Photography: Ben Hansen<br />
Model: Luke Kneller<br />
Creative Director: Morgan Ferguson<br />
Creative Assistant: Annie Timmins<br />
Assistant: Sam Hansen<br />
Location: Sydney<br />
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Photography: Jason Lee Parry<br />
Model: Jennifer @ IMG<br />
Style // Art Direction: Cassandra Kellogg //<br />
Meagan Judkins<br />
Creative Production: Meagan Judkins<br />
Editing // Layout: David Schwartz<br />
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Top: Urban Outfitters<br />
Shorts: Top Shop<br />
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Cassandra Kellogg<br />
// Minimale Animale<br />
Located in Venice, CA is a designer that will<br />
rock the Australian shores. The designs that<br />
are being produced by this designer are incomparable<br />
to any other and showcase her<br />
individual style and lifestyle. The designer in<br />
question is the extremely talented Cassandra<br />
Kellogg of MINIMALE-ANIMALE. This<br />
blonde beauty who grew up in Oregon and<br />
spent her days “dreamin’ of the beach and<br />
always obsessed with fashion, no matter how<br />
little it mattered to others”. Cassandra made<br />
the move to LA after completing a design degree<br />
and quickly became a stylist. Realizing<br />
that she had achieved the goals she originally<br />
set, Cassandra came to realize that swimwear<br />
design was a passion, and so began creating<br />
a brand that encompassed everything she<br />
believes. MINIMALE-ANIMALE was born.<br />
There are several differentiating aspects of<br />
this brand that really sets it apart from other<br />
luxury swimwear brands in the market. Firstly the philosophy behind this brand is like no other, a beach style mixed with a confidence that screams success.<br />
The risqué designs that encompass MINIMALE-ANIMALE resemble the James Bond era of sex appeal, style and temptation. With cut out sides and revealing<br />
edges, this swimwear brand is bringing something new to fashion. When asked, Cassandra said that her designs are “really just what I would love to wear.<br />
I love the idea of being sexy in a different way than just showing lots of skin. I feel some of my sexiest pieces are the ones with the most fabric. I really feel<br />
confident that I have something unique and that isn’t already out there”. The typical MINIMALE-ANIMALE girl is what you would expect, “confident and<br />
prepared to make a statement with herself and what she wears”.<br />
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From the moment her feet landed in LA, Cassandra has been surrounded<br />
by success. One of her closest friends and motivations is Kimberly Gordon<br />
who is half of WILDFOX. This friendship is a strong aspect that had<br />
encouraged Cassandra to start her own line and has continued to motivate<br />
her to this day. When asked, some of her other inspirations and motivations<br />
are different collections of things from everywhere she has been<br />
and also things from her past.<br />
Since starting this label, Cassandra has experienced many different highs.<br />
When asked about what was the most standout moment thus far Cassandra<br />
said that “Making it in Sports Illustrated before I even launched my<br />
collection in 2011. That was my most exciting moment, and where I really<br />
knew things were going to take off!’. When Cassandra isn’t designing<br />
her amazing swimwear line or working to build her company she enjoys<br />
hanging with her dogs, beach hangin’ or hiking in Malibu. What is nice to<br />
see is the direct link between Cassandra’s lifestyle and her designs, showing<br />
that she lives and breathes the brand she has created.<br />
So looking forward with this current collection, what are the favorite<br />
pieces that Cassandra will be rocking this coming US summer? “I’m in<br />
love with our GOLDEN TRIANGLE one-piece suit. It’s all mesh with<br />
Palm patches in just the right place on top. You’re completely covered in<br />
fabric, but showing practically everything. Its really really sexy but in a<br />
different way than were used to seeing”. This current collection is the result<br />
of quality and uniqueness that has stemmed from Cassandra doing<br />
what she loves, creating. When asked what advice she would give to any<br />
new designers in the market, she says “stick with it, stay true to yourself ”<br />
which is one thing that is strongly reflected in her brand and designs.<br />
Over the next 12 months, MINIMALE-ANIMALE will be available in<br />
a wider range of countries “keepin’ the ladies sexy all across the globe”.<br />
Keep an eye out for the new collection and we can’t wait to see what this<br />
beauty brings in 2013!<br />
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‘No One<br />
On The Corner<br />
Has<br />
Swagger<br />
Like Us’<br />
Photography: Ben Hansen<br />
Model: Rebecca Soliman<br />
Makeup: Joanna Luhrs<br />
Creative Production: Morgan Ferguson<br />
Location: Sydney<br />
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A<br />
Concrete<br />
Jungle<br />
Photography: Xania Rollinson<br />
Words: Georgia Alexandra<br />
Creative Production: Morgan Ferguson<br />
Location: New York<br />
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... Of Diamonds and Dust<br />
It’s somewhere below the crowded skyline of iconic buildings but above the weathered pavement,<br />
marked with millions of footsteps. It exists amongst the streets and avenues but beyond<br />
the clutches of tourists’ ideals and ambitions.<br />
It’s the city within a city, an urban playground of opportunities and extremes. A contradictory<br />
mix of perception and reality that attracts scores of dreamers and hopefuls each year.<br />
While its name represents a physical place – as one of five boroughs that make up New York<br />
City – Manhattan can also feel like a notion, a city of promise, a mecca of endless inspiration.<br />
The kind of place you could build an empire from a penny and a dream.<br />
Yet, for all its blinding light and deafening sound, there is a certain silence in the chaos to also<br />
be found. Below the surface of material allure, famous hallmarks and endless stream of human<br />
traffic lies a very different reality. It’s the one you won’t find on your two-week vacation, unless<br />
you are fully dialed in to what makes the city tick.<br />
One person who ventures away from the clean-cut, generic ideals of New York is city-based<br />
photographer, Xenia Rollinson. With camera in hand, she abandons the obvious, traditional<br />
settings in favour of local hidden gems. It’s the kind of journey that can take her from the underground<br />
to the rooftops, on any given day.<br />
Sitting down with MINC magazine before her first New York exhibition, she shared her thoughts<br />
on the urban soul of the city and what she sees from behind the lens.<br />
“New York is the heartbeat of America, no other city in the US even comes close. It’s a melting<br />
pot of the rich, the poor, the famous, those trying to be famous and people from probably every<br />
country in the world…dreams are turned into reality here,” she shared.<br />
Don’t get her wrong; she’s no modern day Pollyanna. Like most New Yorkers, Xenia is well<br />
versed in the hard fought battles that can go hand in hand with living out those dreams in a<br />
relentless and heightened reality like NYC.<br />
“Everyone here is so driven and motivated to succeed, which makes everything much harder.<br />
Even finding an apartment or a job in a restaurant is tougher than most people would expect.<br />
But at the same time you have the most amazing encounters with people that can really change<br />
your life.”<br />
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Call it what you will; synchronicity, good karma, the<br />
work of the divine but if one thing is certain about<br />
New York, it’s that keeping your eyes wide open can<br />
make all the difference.<br />
“You never know who the person you are talking to<br />
might turn out to be, so I tell everyone I meet for the<br />
first time about what I do and have made many connections<br />
that way. As competitive as everyone is here,<br />
they still help each other out and want to see their<br />
peers succeed.”<br />
Capturing silhouettes in the subway, rooftops bleeding<br />
with graffiti, the blur of faceless crowds or the<br />
contrast between privilege and poverty makes her<br />
work both addictive and telling of the daily grind.<br />
Crashing through photographic clichés and finding<br />
what lies beneath has led her from the local, underground<br />
scenes, to main street and beyond. After last<br />
November, it also found her documenting aspects of<br />
the destruction brought by Hurricane Sandy, in and<br />
around the New York City area.<br />
It’s little wonder then that she’s learnt a thing or two<br />
about how the city operates and the divide between<br />
perception and reality, from its tribes to its traits.<br />
“A lot of people that have never been here or don’t<br />
know much about New York, other than what they<br />
see in the media, probably don’t realize how eclectic<br />
the city actually is.”<br />
“Every neighbourhood has such a distinct vibe and<br />
character to it: Soho and Tribeca by the beautiful<br />
cobblestone streets and floor-though lofts, the West<br />
Village has amazing tree lined streets with beautiful<br />
brownstone townhouses, it’s so quiet on some streets<br />
you don’t even feel like you’re in the most populated<br />
city in America. East Village and the Lower East Side<br />
are grungy and have the heart of old New York.”<br />
While these enclaves may be part of a larger collective,<br />
Xenia notes a common thread throughout – the<br />
real, community feeling that soon puts an end to the<br />
days of anonymity and welcomes you into the fold.<br />
As a self-professed lover of downtown Manhattan,<br />
she considers its architecture, mix of people and style<br />
as being amongst the best in the city. But whatever<br />
zipcode you hail from, it’s a place that she believes<br />
nurtures individual freedom and style.<br />
“New York is a city that lets you get away with wearing<br />
anything you want…in the space of half an hour<br />
you can go from seeing high heels and fur on the Upper<br />
East to vintage clothes, mismatched patterns and<br />
tattoo covered bodies on the Lower East Side or wafer<br />
thin models in black leather pants in Soho.”<br />
“You can get away with wearing almost anything and<br />
not be judged for it. Often, the crazier your style, the<br />
more you will be appreciated for it. New York screams<br />
for you to be different and to not be able to spot your<br />
identical twin on the other side of the road. There<br />
are so many unique stores everywhere that the more<br />
you get to know the city, the more you are shaped as<br />
a person.”<br />
And whether you’re the man she sees with the cat on<br />
his head, the person in the wig and dress who rides<br />
a bicycle throughout the city or the hipster who uses<br />
their nose ring as a hook for their house keys, it’s a<br />
place that’s sure to keep you awake and feeling alive.<br />
Ask her about the best things in New York and she’ll<br />
tell you it’s the rooftops in summertime, the $1 pizza,<br />
people watching, not knowing what you’ll find<br />
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around the corner, cheap cab fares, and charting the city culture by bike. Then there are the<br />
hidden pleasures like speakeasy bars; charming streets nestled between the avenues and a wonderland<br />
of activity by the Hudson River.<br />
Having put in the miles on foot and on film, what inspires her the most?<br />
“How motivated everyone is in their own way, to succeed at whatever they are pursuing. I’m also<br />
inspired and, at times, blown away by how much is going on in the city at one time. If you can’t<br />
find something to do here and the words ‘I’m bored’ come out of your mouth I think there is<br />
something wrong with you!”<br />
No two days are the same for this budding photographer, who makes it her mission to depict<br />
the daily realities of New York living in unique and unexpected ways. As for what she conquers<br />
next, you can be sure it will be anything but boring. Watch this space.<br />
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Model: Kit Murphie<br />
Photography: Ben Hansen<br />
Hair: Henriko Melki<br />
Make-up: Anne-Marie Nolan<br />
Stylist / Creative Director: Morgan Ferguson<br />
Videographer: Simon Kirk<br />
All Jewellrey: Tara Wolf<br />
Ring Belle Noel<br />
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Samantha Wills necklace, bracelet,House Of Harlow bangle, Tara Wolf bracelets Belle Noel ring<br />
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Belle Noel Ring Samantha Ring-Samantha Wills Ring, Tara Wills, Wolf Chakra Bracelets-Tara bracelet Wolf<br />
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Tara Wolf Cows head necklace<br />
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Triple<br />
L<br />
Society<br />
‘Lawrence<br />
Nurse’<br />
Photography: Jashim Jahal //<br />
Lawrence Nurse // Keith Selby<br />
Stylist: Cristina Roman<br />
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“He is a travelling man. He is a night own and a go getter who loves to<br />
stand out with simplicity. The young professional who works on his craft<br />
during the day, attends business dinners in the afternoon, parties with his<br />
clientele at night and does it all over again the day after”.<br />
He is Lawrence Nurse, the owner and designer of New York based label,<br />
Triple L Society.<br />
MINC magazine had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrence about his<br />
career so far and learning how he is enjoying the ride of epic success.<br />
This young but dedicated designer is a true New Yorker who is constantly<br />
inspired by the city itself. It is no secret that this magical city provides<br />
a constant array of different people from different walks of life, but as<br />
Lawrence says “The cool thing about New York is we live different lives<br />
at home, but when we’re out in the city we do some of the same things.<br />
From time to time we eat at the restaurants, party at the same clubs and<br />
even work out at the same gyms while forgetting the diversity around us”.<br />
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From a young age, this stylish designer was always into building things.<br />
He admired the concept of taking things apart and putting them back<br />
together, while adding his individual take on the construction and elements.<br />
Lawrence was also inspired by the idea of flight and the way<br />
things moved. Combining these two motivators made way for a strong<br />
and structured fashion designer that the industry had never seen before.<br />
Developing a fashion label in NYC is a hard gig, but the fortitude and<br />
resilience inspired Lawrence to build a brand that is a clear reflection<br />
of himself. The brand is taking off at a rapid rate and the hard work is<br />
definitely paying off for Lawrence. Recently Triple L Society was asked<br />
to design pieces for music artist Jay Sean while working with stylist Jason<br />
Rembert on their recent projects throughout the US. Triple L Society<br />
was also recently involved with designing the clothing for Enrique<br />
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Iglesias’ latest tour and the New<br />
Years Eve appearance for Bravo.<br />
It is clear that this brand is hitting<br />
new heights with every step Lawrence<br />
takes, however the when<br />
asked about the most stand out<br />
moment thus far, Lawrence said<br />
very modestly, “It’s the moment<br />
when I see someone I don’t know<br />
wearing one of my pieces because<br />
at that point you know someone<br />
out there really appreciates your<br />
craft”.<br />
Moving forward and into 2013,<br />
we are looking forward to seeing<br />
“richer materials and more structured<br />
engineering of garments<br />
with high detail whilst maintaining<br />
simplicity”. Lawrence commented<br />
that his favourite piece<br />
from the most recent collection<br />
is the Grey Rider Sweat Pant because<br />
of its “versatility and comfort<br />
while keeping the insane cuts<br />
and engineering of the pant”.<br />
This has been an epic ride for<br />
Lawrence, and it’s gaining more<br />
and more momentum. With international<br />
exposure and new<br />
experiences keeping him busy,<br />
Lawrence still remains completely<br />
grounded. He recently<br />
mentioned that the best parts<br />
of his life are “Family, partying,<br />
meeting new people, enjoying<br />
great food and experiencing new<br />
things”. Lawrence also believes<br />
that accepting and living the<br />
brand you wear is important as<br />
“We are all put here for a reason<br />
and I want my brand to represent<br />
the things I believe in”. This<br />
is a concept that many designers<br />
attempt to achieve, however<br />
Lawrence lives and breathes this<br />
philosophy which really sets him<br />
apart from the other players in<br />
the game.<br />
For those young designers<br />
hoping for a little advice from<br />
Lawrence, well here it is: “PDC<br />
– Persistence, dedication and<br />
consistency. If you believe in<br />
your craft, you will become successful<br />
no matter how long it<br />
takes you to get to the top”.<br />
Be sure to head over to check<br />
out the newest line from Triple L<br />
Society at<br />
www.triplelsociety.com<br />
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Lipstick Shavings<br />
Ann-Marie<br />
Nolan<br />
Summer Skin Revival<br />
After record high temperatures<br />
this summer in Australia, I don’t<br />
blame anyone for being outside at<br />
the beach or pool spending hours<br />
in the water to cool their bodies<br />
off. But with all this sun exposure,<br />
how does it affect our skin and<br />
beauty regime? Your skin is more<br />
than likely screaming for some<br />
love and your makeup is probably<br />
struggling to stay on, so I will<br />
be sharing with you all my ‘must<br />
haves’ for your summer skin survival<br />
kit!<br />
I hope you have all been slip, slop slappin’ this summer to<br />
protect the most important organ: your skin. You may have<br />
noticed that SPF50 has started to be advertised in the local<br />
pharmacy or on TV as TGA Laws have recently changed<br />
in Australia, now allowing SPF50 to be sold in the Australian<br />
market. What does this mean for us? It means instead of<br />
96.7% protection we have from SPF30 we now have SPF50,<br />
which is 98% protection. Used as an Anti- Aging product,<br />
SPF30 or above should be applied to the face everyday to<br />
prevent premature aging. From February, Dermalogica will<br />
be launching Solar Defense Booster SPF50, specifically for<br />
the face. Solar defense can be mixed into your daily face<br />
moisturizer, added into your makeup or used by itself and is<br />
free from synthetic fragrance and colour. For the body, the<br />
already-well-known Banana Boat Sunscreen Range was one<br />
of the first Australian Brands to make SPF50 available. Banana<br />
Boat Sensitive SPF50 would be my choice as it is also<br />
Fragrance free and non-irritating.<br />
Too hot and greasy to moisturize you say? I think not. Yes<br />
our sebum (oil) glands maybe over stimulated in summer<br />
but that doesn’t necessarily mean your skin is hydrated. Airconditioning,<br />
an increase in UVB-UVA rays are all contributing<br />
factors as to why our skin becomes dehydrated during<br />
the summer season. I would recommend moisturizing your<br />
body as soon as you get out of the shower to put all those<br />
lost nutrients back into the skin. Aesop Petitgrain Hydrating<br />
Body Gel will certainly lead your skin back into hydration<br />
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with ingredients such as Panthenol to soften and Aloe<br />
Vera to hydrate (and also great for after sun.) For the<br />
face, try Ultraceuticals Ultra Hydration Lotion which is<br />
fast absorbing and leaves a matte finish or for something<br />
a little richer in texture, Lush Cosmetics Skin Drink.<br />
You may have noticed that as we age we start to see different<br />
coloured spots showing on various areas of our<br />
body that never had been there before. Even though<br />
there are many different contributors to the cause of<br />
pigmentation, the sun would have to be one of the main<br />
causes. Hyperpigmentation is caused when your body’s<br />
natural defense system against UV is damaged, causing<br />
uneven melanin distribution. So how can we help<br />
keep our skin bright and even looking? Get yourself<br />
onto a brightening Serum - AKA Pigment Inhibitor!<br />
If you haven’t tried Simply Brilliant by Cosmedix, you<br />
need to go and purchase this product right now. It is<br />
jam-packed with 10 different plant-based brightening<br />
ingredients that will not bleach the<br />
skin using harsh chemicals. Just as<br />
effective with Kojic Acid and Chromabright<br />
is Synergie Minerals Vanish<br />
Serum to help fight that pigmentation.<br />
So, in conclusion; lather yourself in<br />
that Sunscreen (remember the higher<br />
the SPF the better!), give your skin a<br />
drink and brighten that complexion<br />
by incorporating one, two or all of<br />
the aforementioned products to keep<br />
your skin protected, hydrated and<br />
even-toned for the oncoming winter<br />
season.<br />
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Little<br />
BAstard<br />
Photography: Simon Kirk<br />
Stylist / Creative Director: Morgan Ferguson<br />
Creative Assistant: Hannah Wakefield<br />
Band Members: Matt Mason // Liam Hoskins<br />
Ross Tipper // Johnny Took // Ed Rowe<br />
Daniel D’arcy // Trevor Davies<br />
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"THAT LITTLE BASTARD’S GOING TO RUN YOU DOWN TOWN"<br />
One of the newest bands making a splash in Australia’s music scene is a 7-piece band, named after<br />
James Dean’s most famous car, Little Bastard. These boys are leading in one of the newest genres<br />
of punk string tunes. The boys have been together for only a short time, and come from all walks<br />
of life; however none of this has stopped them from climbing the ladder to play incredible shows<br />
and pull some crazy sized crowds. This band includes some exceptional musicians who only grow<br />
stronger the more they progress, so don’t feel left out if this is your first introduction as they have<br />
much more to come. Let’s just say though, you’ve missed a wild ride already but as their bio reads<br />
“We shall be in your town soon to get you disheveled and disorderly”.<br />
Little Bastard is made up of a collection of talented musicians all stemming from the depths of Sydney’s<br />
Inner West. The members include Johnny Took, Matt Mason, Daniel Darcy, Trevor Davies,<br />
Edd Rowe, Ross Tipper and Liam Law who are a collective of interesting guys that hold a presence<br />
when together on stage as wild as the crowds they rock. All members are involved in numerous<br />
other bands including Underlights, Panama, Achoo! Bless You, Dirty Mars, Particles, Night Owl,<br />
The Retreat, 200K and many more. This bunch is affiliated with some cool projects floating about<br />
which involves them playing numerous instruments. It is impressive to see these guys transform as<br />
they play in their other bands but are seen as their own musicians when playing as a whole.<br />
Little Bastard’s music fits into a newer genre of called a ‘punk string band’. With acoustic guitar,<br />
mandolin, banjo, fiddle and an old school style of percussion; it sets them aside from other bands<br />
alike in Sydney. Their sound is a mix of punk with many strings that does party country extremely<br />
well and is layered with harmonies that bring sweetness to their sound. The sound they produce<br />
separates them from other bands not just around Sydney but Melbourne and Australia; as they lead<br />
in their performance and genre. With the fame they hold to their Sydney locals, Sydney is proud to<br />
call them their own. Recently in their live Triple R performance in Sydney’s rival Melbourne, they<br />
commented “You’re the most Melbourne sounding band that doesn’t actually come from Melbourne,<br />
now that’s a good thing. We won’t hold it against you that you’re from Sydney”. Everyone<br />
obviously wanting a piece of Little Bastard as they share themselves around with the rest of Australia,<br />
but secretly us Sydney siders will hold onto this one.<br />
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The songs from LB are strong and catchy; you’ll find Sydney fans humming their<br />
tunes for days after their shows. LB songwriters include Matt Mason, Daniel<br />
Darcy, Ross Tipper and Johnny Took, all who have different styles that flow and<br />
are cohesive in the sound Little Bastard’s music projects. As quoted by Johnny<br />
Took, with their music being “fast and wild” it allows the band to all write with<br />
the one same platform but all have a say in what works with their own instruments.<br />
As they now know each other better, they have become more critical and<br />
“cut throat” about the arrangements, lyrics and melodies. It’s hard for bands to<br />
maintain these criticisms and still function as a band, but as it was said of the<br />
guys “this is what they have come to love. You get more done and seven minds<br />
are better then one, especially when it comes to these dudes”. What they’re doing<br />
is working and it is a rarity in the music industry.<br />
Little Bastard stemmed from, like any band, a vision by a few to start something<br />
different. The recognition of this vision began with being fed up about finding<br />
appropriate venues and crowds that wouldn’t talk through the whole set. If you<br />
see a Little Bastard show, you’ll know they’ve taken this to a whole new level.<br />
They started out playing parties and keeping it “raucous, fast and inappropriate”<br />
and began to grab people’s attention. Interesting enough, throughout their first<br />
gig, the boys played a whole set without realizing they had never all met. They<br />
had been shown the songs on separate occasions and shown the same structure<br />
on how to play them. To this day they still haven’t had a rehearsal all together,<br />
which is hard to believe with what they produce and to how close they all are<br />
now. Since this original idea started to develop they have grown into a strong<br />
seven-piece string band that they are today, all this whilst setting new goals for<br />
beyond what they ever thought could come from playing side by side.<br />
In the last year and half of being a band they have played a variety of different<br />
venues and and gigs. Back when they had their first gig that I was lucky enough<br />
to see at Stucko, a uni lodge in Sydney’s Inner West, I stood in the middle of a<br />
large crowd by myself to watch a band that would take off and have a place in<br />
the locals hearts for the years to come. My first thoughts were instantly ‘I love<br />
this band’ and while knowing only one member, I was in awe with the set up, the<br />
sound and the overall vibe they brought to the open air quad. Thinking back to<br />
this time, it was a raw and unpolished version and only a memory that recently<br />
surfaced. Now knowing them all personally and also as a whole it’s amazing<br />
to watch the progression of such characters that somehow now all fit into one<br />
mould.<br />
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Since then time has passed and they have gone on to play tram jams, have<br />
sold out Annandale shows, head lined stages on New Years Eve at Peat’s Ridge,<br />
played intimate sit down small café’s in Tamworth, packed rooms and crowd<br />
surfing at OAF. They have also played to backyard festivals, attended Melbourne<br />
residency’s, garden parties and busking on the street. As you can see,<br />
Little Bastard have a HUGE resume with many more exciting things on the<br />
cards. Johnny Took, LB front man, gives us the run down on what’s next for LB<br />
“ We’ll be finishing up in March with the Boogie Festival on the 7th with acts<br />
like The Preatures, Kitty Daisy, Lewis Don Walker (Cold Chisel), and our mate<br />
Henry Wagon’s. We will also be playing Brisbane (The Zoo) and Melbourne<br />
(Northcoat Social Club) for the Snowdroppers album launch in early April.<br />
Then we’ll end that month playing Gum Ball Festival in Maitland on the 26th”.<br />
As you can see Little Bastard have a massive line up still to come after just finishing<br />
their Melbourne residency in February. If you haven’t already seen this<br />
rocking band, I’d suggest you check them out quickly before they take off too<br />
high and you miss the awesome early originals.<br />
You can buy the Little Bastard EP in the flesh at their shows or online. You<br />
can also purchase their famous Little Bastard shirts that fans and other musicians<br />
around both Australia and the world are rocking out in. I suggest you get<br />
along to one of their banging shows and see what the hype is all about for your<br />
self. I’d like to thank Little Bastard for their time and wish them all the best for<br />
their big future ahead. We can’t wait to see what what’s to come. And as they<br />
say “We shall be in you town soon to get you disheveled and disorderly”.<br />
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‘Thats All Folks’<br />
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