Don't Look Back

One of my favourite bands has released their latest film clip and it's as gorgeous as all their others.  She & Him always make me smile and my hips involuntarily sway when ever I hear them.  Enjoy.

 

RIP James Freud

What a hideous week it has been - losing two legends within days of each other.  The news has just come through that James Freud, lead singer of the Models, was found dead at home this morning.  Last week The Models were inducted into the ARIAs Hall of Fame and only days later we lose this Australian rock legend.

My sympathy goes out to his wife and two boys who have struggled alongside him through addictions and re-hab only to lose him at the end.

Doris and Rock

I've been listening to Doris Day today and I adore this photo of her with the ever handsome Rock Hudson. Don't they look happy.

Modern Day Addiction

Thanks to the lovely Eliza from Shh...it's LizeyLou, she and I are off to the forum to see the wonderful Clare Bowditch - best we buy the album ASAP Lizey!

Listening to - Amber Lawrence's New Song

This is guaranteed to put a smile on my face and start me dancing at inappropriate moments!  And that is never a bad thing

Listening to...

Keith Urban performing one of my favourite songs, 'You'll Think Of Me',  with so much heart that it brings tears to my eyes.

Miami Horror

The Australian band reminding me what the soundtrack to year 9 sounded like! You'd almost believe it was 1983 not 2008.
(Thanks for the heads up Lizey)

Horchata

For those of us in Australia who own and love Vampire Weekend's new album 'Contra', here is the answer to a question I have been asking myself - and you may have too...

What on earth is Horchata?

Mexican Horchata
A refreshing cold drink made of rice, almonds, cinnamon (canella), lime zest and sugar. This drink is rumored to be a cure for a hangover and is frequently served at breakfast time. Even though the drink has a milky appearance it is completely dairy-free.

So there you go - never say you don't learn anything at CHALK & TALK! Apparently Horchata is commonly served with massive long donut thingys called Fartuos - it's sounding better and better.

Australian Record Industry Awards

God I love the ARIAs -

*How many beers do you reckon Daniel Johns consumed before Silverchairs Album Of The Year award??

*How hot were John Butler and Keith Urban together?

*Is Nick Cave finally loosing his mane?

*Did anyone else tear up when Missy sang?

*Can anyone do rock star better than Daniel Johns?

*Is Megan Gale taller than Rove McManus?

*Is there anyone else who doesn't get the Sneaky Sound System phenomenon?

*Sarah Blasko - best pop release??

All questions I could ask for this weeks poll.....

This is for Eliza -

This is for me -

And this is just 'cause she's ACE -