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open studios
Written by holly mccauley   
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 15:00

Ever wondered what it's like inside the studio of an expert crafter? Well wonder no-more. For two very special evenings, the doors of Melbourne's Nicolas Building will be open to the public as part of the Craft Cubed Festival. You can meet the talented creatives who work in the halls of this historic building and immerse yourselves in their wares. These craftspeople include jewellers, painters, printmakers, milliners, gold and silversmiths, textile designers, leather workers and many more. Hop along to 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne on August 19 and 20 to join the fun. More details over here.

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MAGIC KIDS
Written by holly mccauley   
Thursday, 26 August 2010 09:00

Magic Kids kinda make us a little jealous. They are seven friends who make music, have fun and are all about the love. They sing poppy tunes about boys and girls that will make you wish you still had a science-class crush whose name you could scribble across all you text books.

They love playing live with their own kooky aesthetic and bringing smiles to their audience’s faces. They jump around and wear baseball caps and tap key boards and seem to playfully beat drums with light fingers. If this is all a little too positive-rainbow-lollypop-madness for you cynics out there, these kids are actually pretty talented.

We conversed with Will and Bennett from the band as they enlightened us on the finer points of dining in Tennessee and how they got their Beach Boys sound. The boys note that years of music listening without prejudice led to the birth of Magic Kids and every type of musical genre played a part in forming who they are today. We will have to keep our ears out for the announcement of an Aussie tour – there's no word yet, but stay tuned. Will and Bennett mentioned that a trip to Australia isn't out of the question, but for now they're sticking it out in Tennessee where, they say, if you were to come hang out with them, they would take you out on the town and feed you fried food until you burst. It's the Southern way after all.

Memphis is out now, you have can have a listen to some tunes on their myspace.

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We are the lost
Written by holly mccauley   
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 15:00

Yes, we are the lost, in our hasty winter storage of all things thin, cottony, breezy and short-sleeved, our summer essentials are, lets face it, lost. Where did they go? I swear I put them in a really obvious place, where, come September, I would bring them out of hibernation. What's that you say? There's a new kid on the block when it comes to good simple summer staples? Tell me more! Oh, right, just head over to We Are The Lost? Done.

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wanna sit on my handlebars?
Written by holly mccauley   
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 09:00

Ok, so we all know that bikes are a great way to get around town (or country or beach or desert). They are good for the planet, they keep you fit, they provide a great mode of transport for those who want to start their own BMX crew and, lets face it, some of them look pretty god damn cool. Well, if you're sick of riding around on your brother's old mountain bike, or your handlebars are corroded with rust, or your seat ceases to exist, we reckon you should check out Papillionaire. This is a site where you can customise your bike to order. Choose colour, style, detailing and more! The price might be a little steeper than something your found on the side of the road, but hey, it might just be worth it.

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the boy can draw part 1
Written by holly mccauley   
Friday, 03 September 2010 09:00

We're having a bit of a boy day today and promise to bring to your attention two very talented young men by the days end. First up, we have long-time frankie fave, Luke Chiswell. Luke is the man behind Luuk, the alias that he designs and generally gets arty with. He is having an exhibition at Somedays Gallery in Sydney on September 15 if you want to check out more more more.

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