Which side of slurry are you?
Kristy Bradley, ex- YEN Editor
Just another love story? You decide!
I hate to be so Sydney-centric with my first post for this fine musical blog, but I believe this is an important matter that has to be taken by the balls. It goes something like this... Which side of Surry Hills do you root for? Do you wear black or fluoro? Do you listen to rock or dance? Do you like grass or sand? Are you indie or glam? Are you an Inner West or Eastern Suburbs person? These are vital questions you must ask yourself before we can proceed. I know I'm about to divide a city, but if Howard and Rudd can do it, so can I.
It used to be about which side of the bridge you came from. But I'm taking it to another level or should I say another direction. I'm proud to announce to the world that I'm an Inner Westie kid from way back. And for those who aren't from Sydney, it's like saying you've got to choose between Melbourne or the Gold Coast. In one corner Melbs represents the Inner West and in the other corner the Goldie represents the Eastern Suburbs.
There are many, many reasons why the Inner West is the 'best', but since this is a music blog, I'll keep my 'tight' case to this genre.
The Inner West is full of musical genii. There's Ginsberg Studio in Petersham where local bands like Expatriate rehearse and record from. Then if you cruise on down to Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, open the doors to The Bald Face Stag and you'll hook up with one of Sydney's new monthly Indie nights, Band Wagon. It's vibe is like Gas Light five years ago - full of indie kids and local musicians minus the pretentious attitudes. In one night at this local hang I mingled with many local Inner Westie musos; Matt from The Lovetones (he's a great kid and is supporting Brian Jonestown Massacre in August), the dudes from The Dolly Rocker Movement (who supported The Black Keys last week at the Manning Bar) and Nick from ex-The Mares. A few lefts and rights and you're outside Laughing Outlaw Records in Lewisham, which is an independent record and management company but also has a great record store. This hidden gem is located near the train station and is full of old vinyl, books and CDs. I won't mention The Annandale here because we all know about that.
But it's time to head a little closer to the east (if you dare) and you'll meet up with the boys from Speak n Spell Records whose head quarters are behind Pigeon Ground Records and Clothing (an awesome vintage store) in Camperdown. When the boys from SnS aren't in the UK looking after their number one band, Cut Off Your Hands, they're spreading some indie love by touring and releasing music from the likes of Dandy Warhols, Mystery Jets, The Concretes, Dappled Cities and that's just to name a few.
The list of great musical talent in the Inner West goes on and on but none of us have the time to read all bloody day and night about it! Put it this way, I could start one of those Celebrity House Spotting Tours they run in Hollywood, but for all the indie dudes who live in the Inner West.
To confess your love for the Inner West, join the Inner Westie Kidz Society at www.facebook.com. And for those who don't wanna be the 'best' they can be, facebook us anyway, we'd like to hear what you really think.
Peace, love and Inner Westie goodness
Kristy xx
Just another love story? You decide!
I hate to be so Sydney-centric with my first post for this fine musical blog, but I believe this is an important matter that has to be taken by the balls. It goes something like this... Which side of Surry Hills do you root for? Do you wear black or fluoro? Do you listen to rock or dance? Do you like grass or sand? Are you indie or glam? Are you an Inner West or Eastern Suburbs person? These are vital questions you must ask yourself before we can proceed. I know I'm about to divide a city, but if Howard and Rudd can do it, so can I.
It used to be about which side of the bridge you came from. But I'm taking it to another level or should I say another direction. I'm proud to announce to the world that I'm an Inner Westie kid from way back. And for those who aren't from Sydney, it's like saying you've got to choose between Melbourne or the Gold Coast. In one corner Melbs represents the Inner West and in the other corner the Goldie represents the Eastern Suburbs.
There are many, many reasons why the Inner West is the 'best', but since this is a music blog, I'll keep my 'tight' case to this genre.
The Inner West is full of musical genii. There's Ginsberg Studio in Petersham where local bands like Expatriate rehearse and record from. Then if you cruise on down to Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, open the doors to The Bald Face Stag and you'll hook up with one of Sydney's new monthly Indie nights, Band Wagon. It's vibe is like Gas Light five years ago - full of indie kids and local musicians minus the pretentious attitudes. In one night at this local hang I mingled with many local Inner Westie musos; Matt from The Lovetones (he's a great kid and is supporting Brian Jonestown Massacre in August), the dudes from The Dolly Rocker Movement (who supported The Black Keys last week at the Manning Bar) and Nick from ex-The Mares. A few lefts and rights and you're outside Laughing Outlaw Records in Lewisham, which is an independent record and management company but also has a great record store. This hidden gem is located near the train station and is full of old vinyl, books and CDs. I won't mention The Annandale here because we all know about that.
But it's time to head a little closer to the east (if you dare) and you'll meet up with the boys from Speak n Spell Records whose head quarters are behind Pigeon Ground Records and Clothing (an awesome vintage store) in Camperdown. When the boys from SnS aren't in the UK looking after their number one band, Cut Off Your Hands, they're spreading some indie love by touring and releasing music from the likes of Dandy Warhols, Mystery Jets, The Concretes, Dappled Cities and that's just to name a few.
The list of great musical talent in the Inner West goes on and on but none of us have the time to read all bloody day and night about it! Put it this way, I could start one of those Celebrity House Spotting Tours they run in Hollywood, but for all the indie dudes who live in the Inner West.
To confess your love for the Inner West, join the Inner Westie Kidz Society at www.facebook.com. And for those who don't wanna be the 'best' they can be, facebook us anyway, we'd like to hear what you really think.
Peace, love and Inner Westie goodness
Kristy xx
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