Rick Beato Breaks Down Karnivool’s Goliath
Music Producer, Guitarist and Teacher Rick Beato chats on his Youtube channel in episode #88 of “What Makes This Song Great” about Australian rock band Karnivool and their larger-than-life track Goliath off the second album Sound Awake, of which I photographed the band during the making of. To my delight the episode is peppered with the shots I took, so I had to share this with you. It’s also a great introduction to the band Karnivool if you haven’t heard them before. And be sure to subscribe to Rick’s channel! Enjoy!
Portrait of an Artist : REE NAKADA
Illustrator and good friend Ree Nakada recently came to visit after her trip to Japan. Showing her the new home studio we came to a quick impromptu decision to produce a series of images which reflect the inner workings of the petite artist.
The photographs explore themes of mental health and body image. Exposing struggles which Ree herself has personally faced, to find freedom in artistic expression.
Ree produces her work under another monika ‘Melancholy Mandy” which you can check out online and her artwork at Little Tengu Preston, Melbourne VIC.
https://www.facebook.com/MelancholyMandyandMe/
MATILDA LAIDLAW : VIVIEN’S SYDNEY
Matilda Laidlaw is an emerging model signed to Vivien’s Model Agency Sydney.
Photos taken by Jordan Shields.
Art Direction and Editing by Nicole Norelli
Portrait of an Artist : JORDAN SHIELDS
Jordan Shields is an Australian Photographer and DOP based in Sydney.
This double exposed image was created after bushfire devastated bushland near Northcliffe in Western Australia in 2014. The image that merges with Jordan’s portrait is of the towering Karri forests in Northcliffe, taken by Shield’s himself and used with his permission.
DJ ROJDAR @ Goodlife Festival, SYDNEY 2015
For those of you who don’t know him yet, DJ Rojdar is an emerging electronic music producer and DJ from Melbourne Australia, who is hustling hard to mark his name on the east coast EDM scene.
DJ Rojdar took to the stage as the opening act for the all ages Goodlife Music Festival 2015 in Sydney at Randwick Racecourse over the long weekend.
As the barometric pressure and humidity began rising, temperatures began to hit 40 plus degrees celsius by lunchtime, and an epic thunderstorm loomed in the distance.
DJ Rojdar sliced through the sweltering midday sun to produce high energy summer vibes interacting with the young crowd like a regular baby David Guetta.
Rojdar introduced his set with a bang-up version of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball”, splicing with hard electronic beats like TJR & Vinai’s “Everybody Make it Bounce” plus mixing gorgeous summer hits from the likes of Empire of The Sun, Taylor Swift, and John Newman. It was plain to see that the young folk were ready to kick off the festival and were thoroughly enjoying every minute of his pop and trap pumping remixes.
At least the lucky ones who made it early to Goodlife Festival got the opportunity to see Rojdar live, when said thunderstorm and lightning hit only hours after, causing the under age festival to be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. In the aftermath kids were found tweeting their complaints all over social media, totally bummed out by the rain and apparently ‘unfair’ conditions. This is true, but it happens, so cheer up FB kid.
Til’ next time, play his tracks loud in the bedroom and make sure to keep your ears and eyes open for DJ Rojdar, as an act not to miss, in your home state when he goes on his national tour around Australia during June and July 2015.
Check out his mad skills here on Youtube
Photo Essay : Three Guys and a Gidgey
Three guys and a gidgey head out for some spear fishing off the reef in Mona Vale, Sydney.
Gidgey Boys, Mona Vale, Sydney
Photo Essay : A Norwegian Summer with Svartlamon Hardkor
Svartlamon Hardkor is a Norwegian mens choir whose repertoire spans wide, from humorous numbers, classical crosses and African tribal songs rewritten with trendish texts. We met the guys through my cousin Stian who is a member. This summer in Norway became the hottest summer Norway had seen in 40 years, with temperatures reaching a record high of 32 degrees Celsius. (2014)