City Calm Down, Friends of Mind, Love/Drunk & Aussie Democrazy
9th Aug 10
Presenters James and Clare kicked the show off with an interview with Sam & Jack from the Melbourne Indie/Electronica band City Calm Down. We chatted about their new EP, touring, live shows and the influential musical artists that get them inspired.
For more info on the boys, head to http://www.myspace.com/citycalmdownmusic
Next up, we had a chat with James & Ashley from the Friends of Mind Organisation. They discussed what the organisation is all about, and how it provides the foundations for like-minded people to meet, connect and share, the things they are passionate about.
To check out more about their upcoming events, head to their website:
http://www.friendsofmind.com.au/
Or join their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115886115108352&ref=ts
We got a visit from Gerard and Jaimie from the dance theatre youth project, Phunktional, who had a chat to us about the Love/Drunk program. We learned about the issue-focused hip hop performances, and how they deal with social issues for a youth-orientated audiences.
To check out more, head to: http://www.phunktional.org.au/index.php/education/love-drunk/
Finally, we had a chat to Michael Stuchbery, teacher from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, and founder of the Aussie Democrazy blog. We had a chat to him about the political awareness of Australia's younger generation, young people's engagement with the political process of voting, youth awareness of political parties and their policies.
To check out the blog, head to http://aussiedemocrazy.wordpress.com/
Songs played:
LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum (from the album Sound of Silver)
City Calm Down -Lost.trapped (self titled EP)
Frenzal Rhomb - Racist (from the album Meet the Family)
Medeski, Martin and Wood - Whatever Happened to Gus (from the album Combustication)
Band of Horses - The General Specific (from the self-titled album Band Of Horses)
Presenters: James Thompson & Clare Anderson
Producer: Laura Stephens
Panel Op: Thomas Yeoh