December 2009

Twelve Dark Noons

The Blackmail
Joanna Lowry delves into a “psychedelic movie for the apocalypse in twelve chapters” courtesy of Naked On The Vague.

Pick Me Up

Rinzen members Craig Redman and Karl Maier converse about their creative development, meaning versus perception and double entendres.

Disorderly Conduct

Disorder Disorder
Joseph Allen Shea sat down with Gabriel Knowles to explain why he’s taking his biggest show yet outside of the metropolis.

Kudos Indeed

The Blackmail
NZ’s Surf City tell Digby Woods about stealing pizza from Interpol and getting Lou Barlow to say you how good you are.

It Was Ritten

Adriana Giuffrida speaks to Sally MacDonald about future colloborations, the joys of working with other artists and what’s in store for Rittenhouse this year.

Abstract Concrete

The Butcher's Daughter
Sometimes when you know something, like really know it, there is nothing left to be accounted for – it’s best to just let it unfold.

Afternoon TV

The Blackmail
Tristan Ceddia tracks down illustrator Chris Hopkins for a little back and forth banter.

Tortoise And Hare

Tortoiseshell tell us how it took five years to write a damn fine disco-pop single.

Just An Illusion

Known by some as the Flying Dutchman, Dick Van Straalen has been hand crafting innovative surfboards in Australia for over 50 years.

Beyond Thunderdome

The Blackmail
Adriana Giuffrida speaks to fashion designer Georgina Thomas about her journey to beginning her own label, and the one and only Tina Turner.

Gods And Monsters

Tara Marynowsky fills her life with characters. They’re on her walls, on her desk and in boxes around her studio.