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Faithfull in fine form
Perhaps more famous for her decade long period in the 60s and 70s as (to quote Jerri Blank) “a boozer, ... Read more
Mon February 8th, 2010 - No Comments
Escape – mixed by Issa’min
Subtitled ‘A Selection of Stylish Electronic Music’ and with a rather generic covershot of a designer getaway, Escape is yet ... Read more
Fri January 22nd, 2010 - No Comments
Nine soundtrack – Various Artists
The movie’s pretty underwhelming, and isolated from its visual accompaniment, the soundtrack’s just plain weird. Want to hear Fergie-Ferg adopt ... Read more
Fri January 22nd, 2010 - No Comments
Best Luck Day – Patrick Brandt
San Francisco author Patrick Brandt’s debut novel, Best Luck Day, is a self-published surprise. It’s something of a rough diamond ... Read more
Fri January 22nd, 2010 - No Comments
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Hear: Orianthi – Believe
SUNNY BURNS Not sure if Orianthi’s new album is a standout or not. Despite disliking her cover of the 2009 Eurovision ... Read more
Sat January 16th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Leona Lewis – Echo
SUNNY BURNS Each time I’ve listened to the album I find a new favourite song – Echo is truly magic. Different ... Read more
Sat January 16th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Rosanne Cash – The List
The end result of a list of beloved country songs her father Johnny wrote down for her when she was ... Read more
Fri January 15th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Tegan and Sara – Sainthood
Now on album six, Canadian twins Tegan and Sara are as dependable as ever. The music on Sainthood is as ... Read more
Fri January 15th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Ministry of Sound – Clubbers Guide to 2010
Mixed by Hook N Sling, Anna Lunoe and Axwell, this epic, three-disc affair brings together the hottest dance hits of ... Read more
Mon January 11th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Martyn Badoui – Borderline Crazy
Multi-talented Sydney singer-songwriter Martyn Badoui offers up an intense, theatrical collection with this EP. The title track will no doubt ... Read more
Mon January 11th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Brett Every – Fairy Godmother’s Gone To Vegas
Queer Sydney singer-songwriter Brett Every’s second album is a guest-filled affair, with everyone from folkster Melanie Horsnell to drag queen ... Read more
Mon January 11th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: Bigbradwolf – The Maverick Storm
Melbourne-based, Kiwi-born singer-songwriter Brad Schmidt (aka Bigbradwolf) is a recognisable face – and voice – to many in the city’s ... Read more
Mon January 11th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: THE FIRST DANCE – BRIDEZILLA
Sydney five-piece Bridezilla are an odd proposition: a four-woman, one-man band who mix violin, guitar, saxophone and drums into a ... Read more
Sun January 10th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: PALOMA FAITH
This Brit soul singer follows in the footsteps of Amy Winehouse and Duffy, but with a unique theatrical vibe to ... Read more
Sun January 10th, 2010 - No Comments
HEAR: BELIEVE – KATHERINE JENKINS
An opera-lite album with guest turns from Andrea Bocelli and André Rieu — and it’s not even Mother’s Day! Cynicism ... Read more
Sun January 10th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: THE FALL – NORAH JONES
Album number four is another typically understated affair from Norah Jones. The Fall is apparently Jones’ ‘break-up record’, having split ... Read more
Sat January 9th, 2010 - No Comments
HEAR: SEE MYSTERY LIGHTS – YACHT
American boy-girl duo YACHT have released one of the most intriguing, addictive albums of the year, mixing the white-boy funk ... Read more
Sat January 9th, 2010 - No Comments
Hear: 100% HITS OF THE DECADE
tricky: for every chart-topper that bears revisiting (Jamelia’s Superstar, Jewel’s Intuition), there’s another that never needs to be played again ... Read more
Sat January 9th, 2010 - No Comments
SWITCHBOARD
The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support. Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).
POLICE
The Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers can help with GLBTI crime. Contact Sergeant Scott Davis on 9247 6944 or email melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au
FREEDOM 2 B
Freedom2b is a monthly community support group offering support information and dialogue around issues of faith and sexual orientation. Connected with Anthony Venn Brown's group in Sydney, Freedom2b networks with GLBTI people of Christian and Pentecostal backgrounds. Call 0410 561 431 for details.
www.freedom2b.orgPFLAG
P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club.
www.pflagvictoria.org.auVAC
The Victorian AIDS Council has three locations in inner Melbourne, offering support and advice to people living with HIV/AIDS or seeking safe sex information. Visitors can be tested for STDs, receive counselling and buy discounted vitamins and dietary supplements.
www.vicaids.asn.au
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