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Music Release
Super Melody - Destination Unknown
Simon Winkler
The creation of Melbourne's James Cecil, Super Melody is a well named experimental pop ensemble whose bold songs traverse boogie, yacht rock, r'n'b, disco and 60s Chanson.
Music Release
Best Coast - Crazy For You
Simon Winkler
The debut full length for Los Angeles based trio Best Coast, led by the vocals of Bethany Cosentino, is an energetic, uplifting and seemingly effortless collection of lo-fi, surf-pop and garage rock.
Interview
The Spoils cover 'Ladies and Gentlemen...'
The Grapevine
To celebrate Triple R's 2010 Radiothon theme 'Make Contact', Bron and Sean from the Spoils cover the modern classic 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space'
Interview
Jess McGuire covers 'Shoop'
Wired for Sound
Wired for Sound's Jess McGuire and an impressive backing troupe covers Salt n Pepa's classic 'Shoop', in honour of Triple R's 2010 Radiothon.
Interview
Si the Philanthropist
Livewire
Si the Philanthropist explains why you should subscribe to 3RRR, with this amazing track he brought to Livewire.
Film
Scott Pilgrim vs the World
Thomas Caldwell
A consistently entertaining film from beginning to end
Film
The Special Relationship
Thomas Caldwell
The Special Relationship is a good dramatisation of the UK/USA relationships during some very formative years.
Interview
Jon Hopkins
Simon Winkler
British electronica artist Jon Hopkins' latest release 'Insides' is a stunning blend of infectious melodies and highly emotive soundscapes, and the man himself speaks to Simon Winkler about creating this record of contrasts.
Interview
Émilie Simon
Simon Winkler
French experimental electronica musician Émilie Simon chats to Simon Winkler about moving to New York, finding new inspirations and how this affected her recent works.
Interview
Surfer Blood
Simon Winkler
JP and Thomas from Surfer Blood sat down with Simon Winkler when they visited Melbourne recently. They explain the beginnings of the band, the difficulties of recording their debut 'Astro Coat' themselves, and their views on the record.
Interview
Band of Horses - 'Older'
Live at the RRR Performance Space
Band of Horses play 'Older', live at the Triple R Performance space on Monday, July 26th.
Interview
Band of Horses - 'Laredo'
Live at the RRR Performance Space
Band of Horses play 'Laredo', live at the Triple R Performance space on Monday, July 26th.
Interview
Band of Horses - 'Compliments'
Live at the RRR Performance Space
Band of Horses play 'Compliments', live at the Triple R Performance space on Monday, July 26th.
Music Release
Band of Horses - 'No One's Gonna Love You'
Live at the RRR Performance Space
Band of Horses play 'No One's Gonna Love You', live at the Triple R Performance space on Monday, July 26th.
Music Release
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Simon Winkler
Following from their ambitious Funeral and Neon Bible albums, Montreal septet Arcade Fire offer their third and most focused record to date.
Film
My Dog Tulip - MIFF 2010
Rob Jan
“Unable to love each other, the English turn naturally to dogs.”
Film
Me and Orson Welles
Thomas Caldwell
With its wonderful period details, strong performances and fascinating characters, Me and Orson Welles is an incredibly enjoyable film.
Film
First Squad: The Moment Of Truth - MIFF 2010
Rob Jan
Directed by Yoshiharu Ashino - Screening again at MIFF on Thursday July 29
Book
The Daylight and the Dust: Selected Short Stories
Emmett Stinson
By Janet Frame
Published by Random House
Interview
Band of Horses
Live at the RRR Performance Space
Band of Horses play "The General Specific" live at the Triple R Performance space on Monday, July 26th.
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