Issue 24

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Issue 24

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gcmag - A Generation of Change october 2014
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the
editors
desk
We are all awakening from that slumber we call winter and
searching for something to freshen, brighten and invigorate our
year.
This is the issue we hope does just that for you, we have put
together a broad selection of interviews from many corners of
music, fashion and lifestyle.
This issue cycle also had our team get creative for our big end
of year issue which is underway for release in november we
have been working with the lovely Dami Im for the cover
we have a bit of a teaserincluded right here in issue.
Also you will notice advertising space for Community
organisations this is apart of a new charity arm recently
put together for this issue and every future issue to provide
marketing or exposure to a selection of not for profit
organisations , all about giving back in one way or another.
I wont let this drag on but just simply say its only going to get
warmer from here on out so take off the overcoat strap on
some thongs and hit the streets for what is sure to be the best
time of the year...!!
Thanks Again
Owen George
Editor and Chief
GCMAG
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v.i.p
THE A-TEAM
Adelaide
Bec
Belinda
Bridget
Chelsey
Clare
Courtney
Dave
Emma
Erin
Gina
Holly
Jess
Kayla
Lucy
Maggie
Marnie
Matt
Michael
Sarra
Steve the Pineapple
Thea
FEATURE SHOOT
a special thank you to novo shoes and
miss universe australia
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SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO
Tegan Martin
Victoria Curtis
Lilly Ghalichi
Tydi
Nathaniel
Erika Jayne
Violent Soho
New Found Glory
Sony Music
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A GENERATION OF CHANGE IS
HERE
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in issue
Good food and wine show
Come to a place where it’s all about
discovering and celebrating food at
this year’s Brisbane Good Food & Wine
ShowPage 14-15
Victoria Curtis
Victoria’s blood and her future was
already written. After high school
following her father’s advice, Page 24-27
Lilly Ghalichi
Running four businesses is challenging
enough- doing it in a pair of nine inch
Louboutins is just another day for Lilly
Ghalichi Page 30-33
Tegan Martin
We chat with the Miss Universe Australia
2014 on all things life and ofcourse this
amazing journey
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Tydi
Internationally renowned DJ, producer,
songwriter and Saviour of Sound, tyDi
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Erika Jayne
With six consecutive number one hits,
millions of views on Youtube and a career
as a Billboard chart topper, Page 66-69
Violent Soho
It’s been said “You can expect great
things from people with passion” and
these guys hit the proverbial nail on
the head. Page 70-71
New Found Glory
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boys are back Page 76-79
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GOOD
ITS TIME FOR GOOD FOOD AND WINE
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FOOD
Come and enjoy the chilled out
atmosphere where it’s all about
discovering and celebrating food at
this year’s Brisbane Good Food & Wine
Show, October 17-19.
Take a step back to the simple
pleasures in life, participate in a
masterclass and chat with local
farmers, producers and winemakers
while your taste buds explore boutique
labels you’ve yet to discover.
This year’s Show will feature the new
Artisan Alley where you can discover
Queensland labels you won’t find in
the supermarket. Meet and greet some
of the finest local food artisans, from
Gympie to Northern NSW, and sample
what could be your new pantry musthave.
Once you have a few key ingredients in
your basket, head over to the Laucke
Creative Kitchen where Sammy & Bella
(My Kitchen Rules) will be preparing
interesting dishes using products
directly from the Show floor.
When you’re ready to get hands-on in
the kitchen, learn the secrets behind
Adriano Zumbo’s famed Zumbarons in
his first two-hour masterclass presented
by Kenwood. Adriano will take you
through the step-by-step process to
create his highly acclaimed macarons.
Also new to the Show this year is the
Grazing Garden where famed food
trucks from around Brisbane (including
The Bun Mobile, That BBQ Joint and
Siguenos) have been mustered into
green and grassy pastures so you can
eat, chat and relax with mates.
Of course, the Show wouldn’t be
complete without the usual favourites
including:
•
The Good Food Theatre – see
the chefs in action, learn a recipe and
hear professional tips and tricks from
chefs including Matt Moran, Miguel
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Maestre, Maggie Beer and Matt Stone.
•
Chef’s Table – Don’t just watch
the chefs on TV – head to the LifeStyle
FOOD Chef’s Table and hear the chefs
stories first-hand as they prepare a
three-course tasting and share the
origins of the produce used to create
each meal. Top it off with gorgeous
Australian wines matched by the chefs
to each course.
•
Cheese Alley by Tucker’s
Natural– we’ve brought together
boutique cheese makers and
producers of some of Australia’s most
loved cheeses so that you can let your
taste buds choose a few favourites
and ask the producers about flavour,
preparation methods and ingredients.
•
VIP Room – exclusive and more
impressive than ever. Purchase a VIP
Celebration pass to access this area,
which includes drinks, canapés and a
chance to meet a few famous culinary
faces.
•
Riedel Wine Bar - attend one
of these inspiring classes crafted by
Wine Australia’s Industry Expert Aaron
Brasher. Whether you are a weekend
wine drinker or wine connoisseur, these
sessions are designed for discovery
and inspiration.
General Entry ticket prices start at $26
and children under 12 can enter free.
The Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show
will be held at the Brisbane Convention
& Exhibition Centre from Friday 17
October to Sunday 19 October and is
open 9am to 5pm each day.
For more information, event schedules
and to buy general entry or masterclass
tickets visit www.goodfoodshow.com.
au and get updates via Facebook and
Twitter.
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& WINE
MIGUELS
Scallops with Grilled Corn
Salsa
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
1/2 dozen scallops, shucked on the shell
1 corn on the cob
1 large chilli
1 large oxheart tomato, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 handful basil leaves
Splash extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, squeezed
1 tspn butter
Few sprigs samphire
2 tbsp caviar pearls
METHOD
Grill corn and chilli until charred. Cut the kernels off corn
and add to a mixing bowl with grilled chilli, tomato, garlic,
basil leaves, olive oil and lemon. Season and mix well
using a spoon.
Heat non-stick frying pan until very hot. Place a piece of
baking paper in your hand and place all the scallops on the
baking paper. Once the pan is very hot, flip your hand with
the scallops into the pan so all scallops hit the pan at the
same time. Cook for 2 minutes, turn and base with butter
and a squeeze of lemon.
Wash scallop shells. Add salsa into scallop shell and set
scallop on top. Garnish with samphire and caviar pearls.
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FASHION
victoria
curtis
BORN INTO BEAUTY
Victoria Curtis was born into beauty.
Having a long line of hairdressers and
make-up artists in her family you could
say that make-up was in Victoria’s blood
and her future was already written.
After high school following her father’s
advice, Victoria went to university and
completed a business degree majoring
in accounting and marketing. During
her time at university she was offered,
and accepted, a scholarship to study in
California where she met several makeup manufacturers.
Throughout these formative years
Victoria never lost sight of her ultimate
dream by retaining her passion for
all forms of make-up. She accepted
a position at L’Oreal Australia in their
marketing department, creating
marketing material for their professional
product section. This position saw her
constantly on the road visiting salons,
helping her to build up a wealth of
knowledge. These experiences led her
to see a gap in the market for salon
quality, high end, luxurious make-up.
From this Victoria slowly began
developing her own brand and in 2010
her namesake make-up range - Curtis
Collection by Victoria - was born. She
started out formulating products for her
own skin issues which she then started
using on her local clients in Brisbane.
Now, four years on, Curtis Collection
by Victoria has blossomed to over 100
stockists in Australia and New Zealand
alone. Victoria stated that, ironically, she
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VC
Written By: Lucy Stubbs
is now working in the same industry, giving support to the same types of
businesses and carrying that big brand mentality.
Victoria had envisioned creating beautiful products that a salon would
be proud to display. But her brand is more than just make-up. It offers
a wider range of beauty solutions, which cater for the concerns of the
everyday woman and making their life effortless by prescribing makeup for their skin needs, issues or problems. This strategy is essential
to setting her brand and products apart from competitors. Her
products are designed with natural ingredients which benefit your skin
requirements giving your skin the hydration and attention it needs. Her
mineral products support skin health and results will be seen a whole
lot quicker, even working hand in hand with other beauty therapies or
treatments.
The Curtis Collection is known in the industry for its signature glow. The
particles in the mineral base foundation are activated by light, hiding
those imperfections and flaws and giving your skin that glowing, flawless
look that we all wish to achieve. Creating this look Victoria suggests
using the pour perfection primer, colour corrector making your skin nice
and smooth then mixing the radiant glow illuminator with foundation and
finishing with an illuminator pen, using it under your cheek bones and
eyes to minimize those dark circles and highlighting the areas to give a
elevated youthful look. The top three products she cannot live without are
- the pour perfecting face primer, which can be warn alone; the Radiant
glow Illuminator; and the Brown definer that with one coat across your
brows gives you sixteen hours of wear and can even be warn in water.
Curtis Collection will continue to explore new opportunities and plan to
expand globally into new, emerging markets. Victoria’s advice for future
entrepreneurs is to work hard. Nothing ever comes easy. Make sure you
really love what you’re doing, maintain the passion, do plenty of research
and be well informed of the market you are going to enter and know
your products. This ultimately makes your journey a whole lot easier by
building relationships with people that can relate to your story and your
experience, making it easy to generate back to your brand. Her last
piece of advice is to have a lot of patience. Those little decisions that you
make along the way will help you to achieve your bigger picture.
This summer’s make-up look that will be gracing the runways, It fashion
sites and faces of red carpet celebrities it’s firstly all about the fresh face,
natural glow giving that effortless just rolled out of bed look that we all
wish to achieve in 2 items or less. Secondly, for a bold bright lip, think
fuchia’s, blood orange and bright red. Lastly, it’s all about the defined
eyebrows that are seen on the likes of Lilly Collins and Cara Delevingne.
They are here to stay ladies.
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ghalichi
lillyghalichi
The Modern Day Money Maker
Running four businesses is challenging enough- doing it in a pair of nine inch
Louboutins is just another day for Lilly Ghalichi.
They say beauty and looks will only get you so far; but for this woman beauty and
glam gets you it all. Lilly Ghalichi became instantly memorable when she stepped
onto the scene of Bravo’s reality show ‘Shahs of Sunset’ in one of her impeccably
put together ensembles – coordinating everything from her designer lashes to her
perfectly pedicured toes. When it comes to glam, this girl never misses a beat.
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glam
Written By: Kayla Mitchell
Realising the potential of her OTT
glam life, she utilises her adoring fan
base to help build an instant following
to her businesses, we like to call the
#Ghalichiglam effect.
At first glance you might be quick to
cast this Persian Barbie doll off as
another privileged social butterfly
with a future in endorsements and
paid appearances before her, a path
fairly predetermined by her reality TV
beginnings. With her bandwagon of
infatuated followers enraptured by her
every post, tweet, outfit suggestion and
selfie- it’s only fair some of us might
assume LG is simply a part of the
Hollywood it crowd, running with the
a-league and lapping the attention until
she is benched for the next big thing
that rises to overnight fame.
Whatever the assumptions, truth be
told serious business potential lies in
the lap of the woman with such a cult
following. And for Lilly it’s that very
following, coupled with her background
in Law and business (Yep, she used
to be an Attorney!) that led to her uber
success and in the fashion and beauty
industry. Lilly now heads swimwear,
jewellery, cosmetics and apparel lines,
each with millions of adoring customers
worldwide ready to ‘totally die’ for what
she might do next. Crazy right? Or
genius?
Photographed on the daily, Lilly is
usually snapped hopping out of a
Bentley toting a luxury handbag and
bedazzled in diamond jewellery, so
it came as a surprise to us that she
was brought up just a regular girl in a
struggling household. “I did not have
a golden spoon in my mouth growing
up, in fact just the opposite. My
parents were immigrants who spoke no
English and tried at least 10 different
businesses before they found success
as Entrepreneurs. Seeing them struggle
but never give up moulded my ambition
and drive in life”.
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We caught up with the self-confessed
workaholic just days after NYFW where
she showcased her WML clothing
collection. The super affordable-meets
high end designs of WantMyLook
received glowing reviews by criticsand the best part? We can actually
afford it!
Still on a fashion high from the NYFW
buzz, Lilly explained to GCMAG, “I had
so much excitement for this moment. So
much work went into it- a culmination of
two months of solid work and planning.”
But who can forget the moments we
were first acquainted with Lilly on Shahs
of Sunset, exposing the ups and downs
of her friendships with cast members
like Reza, MJ and GG. The budding
entrepreneur admits tensions grew
between herself and the others by her
choice to place personal business
endeavours before her commitment
to the show. ‘I was not like the others,
I don’t really like to party or drink so I
was kind of the odd one out. They all
knew each other for years. We lead
very different lives”.
We know what you’re thinking – So why
did she go on the show in the first place
then!? Lilly candidly explained, “Fame
is the least important aspect in why I
do what I do. They asked me to be on
the first season to which I said no. I
decided to go on the second season
because I saw it as great exposure and
a platform to help grow my businesses.
Money is not everything, but the feeling
as a woman to make money and watch
your success and businesses grow is
just so rewarding. It’s contagious”.
For now, the super busy fashionista is
busy blogging, designing and building
her Ghalichiglam empire one pair of
‘Swimgerie’ and ‘Lilly Lashes’ at a time.
Shop all her labels and follow her blow
on the website .
www.lillyghalichi.com.
Photo Credit: Solmaz Saberi
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tegan
martin
miss universe australia 2014
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tegan
As I laugh along with Tegan,
chatting away about things
like birthdays, family and
universities, I look down at the
time, realising that fifteen minutes
has gone past and we haven’t
discussed a single thing relating
to the interview. We talk like
old friends, and I quickly realise
that Tegan’s sweet, concerned
demeanour immediately pushes
past any clichéd, pageant
queen stereotype. Tegan Martin
automatically distinguishes herself
as a salt of the earth, genuine,
sincere young lady. She is Miss
Universe Australia, 2014.
“You know, it sounds very clichéd,
but my Mum is such an inspiration
to me. She is just so strong and
resilient. I’m also reading the
book Everything To Live For: The
Inspirational Story of Turia Pitt at
the moment as well – Turia what
an inspirational and powerful
woman. It just goes to show that
someone who has gone through
so much can still achieve such
amazing things. It’s such an
interesting read. I read a lot…”
Tegan says admiringly, a positive
and confident tone in her voice.
Tegan Martin is a very busy lady
– a typical day for her involves
a number of media interviews
and conferences, events, photo
shoots, guest appearances and
public speaking.
“I get to wear so many pretty
clothes! Every girls dream. I’m so
blessed to be the ambassador
for Novo shoes now. They’re such
beautiful shoes and now I have
a killer collection! All my friends
are so jealous. I’m really excited
for the winter campaign to come.”
she laughs.
Alongside this, Tegan is
sponsored by Elucent Skincare
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Written By: Clare Standfast
as well as renowned make up
brand, Face of Australia. When I
ask Tegan about her makeup and
beauty regime, favourite things
and tips, her voices races, excited
and animated.
“Oh wow… this is a tough one!
There are so many wonderful
things! Elucent Skincare is so
amazing. I absolutely love their
products. My favourite one at the
moment is their whitening eye
cream. It’s my secret weapon!
Also, the mineral foundation from
Face of Australia is beautiful.
It’s not too heavy and it’s great
coverage. I always love a good
smoky eye as well! However, my
main love will always lie with my
fragrance, Chanel Mademoiselle.
It’s definitely my signature – my
friends always know it’s me
coming! (laughs). Because I
am a qualified hairdresser, I’m
extremely vigilant about looking
after my hair. I always use a heat
protecting spray for curling and
straightening my hair, and I love
the Wella Hydrate Mask. We used
to use Wella products in my old
salon so I’m a bit biased!” she
smiles.
When asked about fashion, Tegan
notes her love for Australian
designers.
“Rachel Gilbert, Sass & Bide,
Alex Perry … these are my main
fashion idols! In terms of sports
gear, I absolutely love Lorna Jane.
I have a lot of their clothes to wear
now – I’m so grateful. They’re
beautiful. I’ve always been a fan
of bright colours! When I’m just
relaxing, I have a pretty simplistic,
casual look – I can never go past
a nice pair of jeans and a blouse.”
Not only is she a beautiful
lady, but a very smart lady as
well. Tegan has been studying
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music
martin
nutritional science, and has always
had an interest in mental health. When
asked about it, a tone of importance
threads through Tegan’s voice.
“Mental health is something, I feel,
that isn’t discussed or understood
enough in the community. It’s so
prominent but no one really knows, or
notices, that it’s there. I’ve been given
the opportunity to speak about this
and it’s something that’s really close to
my heart, and something that I would
really love to influence for the better.
It’s the same for nutritional science
– it’s something that I’m passionate
about, and being Miss Universe
Australia, I have such an opportunistic
platform to be able to speak about
these things. My passion began for
nutritional science when I moved
away from conventional medicine
and started looking at healthy lifestyle
options. I would love to be able to
influence children’s understanding on
health and nutrition – not to be skinny,
but to be healthy – ultimately, to live
longer. I know that I’ve cut sugars,
particularly processed sugars, out
of my diet, and it’s made a world of
difference. I really want to be able
to promote and encourage healthy
lifestyles for people.”
Tegan Martin is a beautiful, vibrant,
down to earth young lady, radiating
a sense of comfort and ease that is
obtained only from being content
in your own skin. Her future as Miss
Universe Australia is bright, with
her interests and passions one of
many flagships amongst the limitless
opportunities ahead of her.
Tegan’s demeanour and intelligence
will only bring her higher and,
Australia’s unparalleled representative
for Miss Universe.
follow tegans journey on
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COCONUT
LOVE
If you’re not lucky enough to reside in
sunny Queensland, Australia, like us,
where the concept of winter doesn’t
seem to exist, you may currently be
experiencing an unhealthy dose of the
winter blues.
Well GCMAG is here to help you
brighten up those dull winter days,
with colourful, healthy, yummy and
summer-y smoothies!
These recipes were created for us
by nutritionist Nik Toth. She favours
a unique product which is new to the
market, MEKO Coconut Water. 100%
pure and with a taste reminding you
of summer, MEKO Coconut Water is
sourced from Thailand.
MEKO contains no added flavours,
colours or preservatives, and is
a great substitute for fresh young
coconuts. Coconut water detoxifies
and rehydrates the body, as well as
fighting fatigue and restoring energy.
It also improves digestion, boosts
cardiovascular health, and facilitates
muscle building.
So dust off your blender, and bring
a bit of summer warmth back into
your home with our fresh and healthy
smoothie recipes.
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Written By: Erin Ibbott
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BREAKFAST
COLADA
Ingredients
1 cup Meko 100% Pure Coconut Water
1/3 cup rolled oats
¼ cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or
frozen)
½ banana
1 tbsp flax seeds
Method
Combine coconut water, shredded
coconut, oats in a bowl, cover and
soak overnight. This process is to aid
digestibility, but it can be skipped.
Add the pineapple and banana to the
mixture and process in a high power
blender for 30-45 seconds. Top with
shredded coconut.
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coco-nutty
green
Ingredients
1 banana
1 cup Meko coconut water
1 cup spinach leaves
2 tbsp LSA mix
a small handful of mixed nuts
1-2 dates
Method
Place all ingredients in a high power
blender and
blend for 30-60 seconds. Pour in to
large glass and
enjoy.
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Internationally renowned DJ, producer,
songwriter and SOL REPUBLIC
ambassador, also known as a Saviour of
Sound, tyDi, is excited to announce the
release of his latest album ReDefined,
which is available for download from the
iTunes store Now. ReDefined builds upon
tyDi’s critically acclaimed 2013 release,
‘Hotel Rooms’, and his 2011 smash album
‘Shooting Stars’, promising to deliver even
bigger and bolder sounds.
Last time we spoke you were releasing
the album Hotel Rooms. Up next is
ReDefined, what can we expect from the
new album?
ReDefined is my new studio album that
represents more of the sound my fans have
been expecting from me. My last real studio
album was ‘Shooting Stars’ in 2011 which
was very eclectic but still within the realm
of ‘EDM’. Since 2011 I have been working
with artists all over the world to make
‘Redefined’ and it’s finally ready! I wouldn’t
compare it at all to ‘Hotel Rooms’; that
one was a side project of all my non-edm
work… basically everything from ambient,
to orchestral and film score type music.
Redefined returns to the side of me that
you’d hear at my shows. I wrote and went
through about 300 songs to narrow it down
to the final 20 that made it on Redefined, so
I can guarantee you that it’s strong… not a
single filler.
You’ve been doing a lot of gigs in North
America & Asia. What’s been your
favourite gig so far in 2014 and why?
Probably ‘Paradiso’ festival which is
about 2 hours out from Seattle, I played
MainStage to 50,000 people in open air.
Such an incredible feeling!
What upcoming shows are you looking
forward to the most?
Wow it’s too hard to say, I’m booked out
until the end of the year all over the world.
I’m in love with so many of the places I’ll be
visiting! It’ll be great to play in NYC again,
also Seattle and San Francisco are hot
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spots for me. Beach gigs are awesome too,
Hawaii, Ibiza… all of that kicks ass!
What makes you decide to play a
particular record during one of your
sets? Is there a criteria other than pure
subjectivity, for selecting what to play at
a gig?
It’s all about how I feel and how I interpret
the vibe of the audience. I don’t like DJ sets
that stay in one place. Too many people
just play an hour of bangers, it’s constant
intensity with no room to breathe. My shows
are all about contrast, I use moments of
calm and emotion to make room for the
explosive tracks. Instead of thinking of
individual songs I approach my show like
one long journey, each group of songs
being chapters with peaks and troughs.
Waves..
What are currently your main challenges
as a DJ? What is it about DJing,
compared to, say, producing your own
music that makes it interesting for you?
DJing and producing are two completely
different arts, barely comparable. Being
a good DJ requires knowledge of crowd
reactions and how to control it with song
selection, but it doesn’t necessarily require
musical knowledge. DJing is about using
songs in an improvised structure to give
a crowd an experience. Being a writer /
producer for me is about being a musician,
knowing music, understanding chords,
harmonies, counter melodies, songwriting
and of course putting it together to create a
song that didn’t exist before. I’d like to see
more producers with knowledge of music
theory.
What do you personally consider to be
the most intelligent decisions of your
artistic career?
To study music, learn the importance of
songwriting and get really geeky with the
technology. Knowing music is knowing
a language, when you can speak that
language properly you can create songs
that change lives. Not just throwing a beat
together that makes people dance, I mean
songs that you’ll remember 20 years from
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now. That’s was my goal with ‘ReDefined’.
Last time we talked you were spending
most of your time in LA, you’ve travelled a
lot now, what is your favourite location to
chill out and top location to party?
I live full time in LA, so that’s my top chill spot.
I don’t go out much in LA, I hang with friends
and go to bars at most. The weekends are
just so crazy, it’s actually hard to get time off.
If I have a few days I’ll sneak off to a beach
somewhere :)
Tell us about the work you’ve been doing
with SOL REPUBLIC
The SOL REPUBLIC team are passionate
about quality, not just selling a product, they
want to be involved with the musicians who
are doing things differently. That’s why I love
the brand. We have some awesome custom
tyDi headphones and something cool coming
for the new album ;)
What have you been up to back in
Australia? How has life changed for you
when you get back home?
Besides the touring I’ve been spending time
on the Sunshine Coast with my family. I don’t
get to see them much anymore with all this
touring so it’s great to just kick back with
them. I left all my friends and family behind
when I moved to LA, it’s going to be hard to
leave again next week.
What’s next for tyDi?
REDEFINED - this album is my best work yet.
I’m insanely excited to find out how fans react
to it. Then lots of touring!!
In our last interview you didn’t disclose the
details of where the name tyDi came from,
any chance you’d let that one go today?
It’s secret ;)
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music
NEW MUSIC
Tydi
erika jayne painkillr
Redefined
Her new record PAINKILLR lived up to this
expectation. Reaching number one on the
Billboard charts shortly after its release, Erika’s
new track combines high energy dance with
blaring trumpet melodies reminiscent of the
1930s. Her love for “the fashion, the style, and
the attitude of that era” inspired her to draw on
this era of music to produce a fresh sound.
We cant give you a better wrap up then from
the man himself Tydi says: ReDefined is my new
studio album that represents more of the sound
my fans have been expecting from me. My last
real studio album was ‘Shooting Stars’ in 2011
which was very eclectic but still within the realm
of ‘EDM’. Since 2011 I have been working with
artists all over the world to make ‘Redefined’ and
it’s finally ready! “
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/painkillr/
id906539842
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/redefined/
id912031131
Dami Im
the vultures
heart beats
A must listen The Vultures are an acclaimed
Gold Coast based Blues/Rock Trio who have
just released their second studio project, The
Vultures EPII on September 23rd 2014. The Trio
worked alongside Mark Perry, who engineered
and mixed the release at Empire Studios in
Brisbane, and Tim Butcher who mastered it (as
well as mastering their previous studio release).
HEART BEATS sees Dami Im realise her long
awaited dream to release a studio album
complete with her own material which represents
her as an artist. Once again working alongside
renowned song-writers and producers including
Jon Hume (Evermore, Delta Goodrem, Matt
Corby) and Trinity Music (‘Super Love’,
‘Gladiator’), the album demonstrates her true
artistry.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/heart-beatsdeluxe-edition/id921408666id912031131
new found glory
resurrection
It’s been a while between drinks for Florida outfit
New Found Glory, but the boys are back, and
ready to reclaim the title as pop-punk kings.
’Resurrection’ will see the group embark on a
cathartic new path, teaming fresh melodies with
many of the distinct rock nuances fans have
come to know
epII
https://thevulturesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/
the-vultures-epii
nathaniel
live louder
Nathaniel’s new single ‘Live Louder” has taken
the country by storm being played nationally
almost on repeat and now having achieved gold
status we think its something you should grab a
copy of
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/live-loudersingle/id908574396
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/resurrection/
id904419015
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music
Since appearing on our screens
as a contestant on the X-Factor in
2012, crowd favourite Nathaniel
has certainly come a long way.
With his genetically blessed good
looks, smooth voice and charming
personality, Nathaniel has moved
to declared himself as the next big
thing in the pop and R&B world.
On the day we talked to him,
Nathaniel was enjoying the sunny
Queensland weather and it almost
seemed cruel for me to pull him
away from that. But Nathaniel
was very gracious as he took me
through his path to stardom.
He explains that very early on in his
life, he was touched and inspired
by music. This musical influence
was partly from church and the
choirs that Nathaniel sung in as a
young boy. But he was also heavily
influenced by his family.
“Growing up in South Africa my
dad had a huge family, with lots
of brothers and sisters, so we
would always have large family
gatherings. We had a swimming
pool and my uncles would bring
the guitars out and everyone would
just sing and have a great time,”
Nathaniel says.
Fast forward twenty years or so
and Nathaniel had landed Guy
Sebastian as his mentor on the X
Factor. While he made an earlier
exit than he would have hoped,
ultimately finishing sixth, Nathaniel
could not be more grateful for his
experience on the show.
“My time on the X-Factor was
awesome and I learnt so much. It
helped me grow into a proper artist
and it seems to have worked out
pretty well for me so far! The show
taught me how to open up and how
to hold the audience in the palm of
your hand; and also how to work
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music
the stage,” explains Nathaniel.
I ask him whether he ever feels the need to shed
the reality pop star image and disassociate himself
from the X Factor, but he replies: “You know, I don’t
really mind. I wouldn’t have had it any other way
and I am proud to have been part of a show like
that. I’m cool with it.”
And the X Factor seems to have given Nathaniel a
great starting platform to help him rise to celebrity
status. Since the X Factor Nathaniel has been
busy; signing a recording contract with Sony Music
Australia, producing a two times Platinum single,
“You,” touring with Jessica Mauboy and he has just
released his latest single, “Live Louder,” which is
currently tearing up our airwaves.
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Nathaniel says that supporting Jessica Mauboy on
her To the End of the Earth tour has been one of his
favourite experiences so far.
“It was incredible! It was the first chance I’ve really
had to perform on a major tour – we did thirty
shows over two months, all across Australia. I got
to see parts of the country I had never seen before,
such as Mackay and Bundaberg, lots of regional
areas. It was such a great feeling to be back on
the stage, doing what I love, performing to great
crowds,” he says.
We also get talking about his new single, which he
admits to dancing along to in the car, just like the
rest of us! Nathaniel explains what it feels like to
hear his music on the radio: “It is a really special
moment, especially when I am by myself in the car
and I hear them announce my name. It’s great that
the radio stations are showing me so much love.”
Nathaniel is also very excited for his next venture –
Soulfest, Australia’s first annual neo-soul, jazz and
hip-hop festival.
“Soulfest will be amazing – you have to come! Bring
your friends, family, mum and dad... unfortunately
you can’t bring your dog, but bring everyone else!
It’s a great opportunity for me to perform some new
songs and show a different side of me. I’ll get to do
some new songs that I haven’t done before and it’s
just going to be really fun,” he says.
In some ways though, Nathaniel seems very far
removed from all this, he is refreshingly humble and
enjoys playing the PlayStation, going to the movies,
and hanging out with friends in his spare time.
But he has big dreams for the future and we are
certainly tagging along for the ride.
“I hope for the next ten, fifteen, twenty years, that
I will still be doing what I’m doing. I love my job
and some people only get to do it for a couple of
years and then it drops off, but I want to keep doing
this for as long as I can. I also want to do more
travelling and see the world. I’d love to branch
out internationally and gain fans all over the world.
That would have to be my biggest dream.”
Nathaniel will also be supporting Mariah Carey on
her upcoming Aus tour and his single Live Louder
has just gone Gold
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Everyone has their own idea of what Paradise
means to them, therefore from the moment
your feet touch the white sands of Plantation
Island, your 4 day, 3 night journey is all,
yours. If your idea of paradise involves
parties and music, you’ll have exclusive
access to daily beachfront and poolside
parties featuring some of the finest DJ’s
and producers from Australia & around the
world. If you’re a bit of a night owl, each
evening, the main beach will light up with
performances from headline DJ’s busting
out tunes until the sun rises over the Pacific.
If you’re a lover of all things activities,
Your Paradise is overflowing with exciting
activities for you to sink your teeth into. From
snorkelling to scuba diving, surfing trips to
world renowned Cloudbreak, sand castle and
beach cricket competitions, treasure hunts
and more – your time in Paradise can be as
jam packed as you wish. Or if you simply
want a bit of everything - you can have it
all. From a morning spent sun baking with a
cocktail and a book, to an afternoon trip out
to a deserted sandbank in the middle of the
ocean for an intimate VIP party– you decide
how you spend your days in Paradise.
Your Culture:
Even more beautiful than Fiji’s landscape
are its people, with beaming smiles and a
natural charm that is truly infectious. As a
feature of ‘Your Paradise,’ you will have the
unique opportunity to experience a taste of
traditional Fijian culture, including customary
Kava ceremonies to Fijian dancing.
Fijians are known to be some of the
friendliest people on earth, and these unique
encounters will add a truly unforgettable
dimension
to your ‘Your Paradise’ experience.
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Your DJs:
Over 4 days and 3 nights, Your Paradise
will showcase some of the finest DJ’s and
producers
from across Australia and around the world,
including:
Alison Wonderland (DJ set)
Cause & Affect
Chris Lorenzo
Doorly
Golden Features
Harvard Bass
Hayden James
Jack Beats
LDRU
Motorik Vibe Council
Peking Duk
SAFIA (DJ set)
SCNDL
Taiki Nulight
Terace
TKST (The Kite String Tangle DJ set)
Touch Sensitive
Two Can
Yahtzel (DJ set)
These artists won’t just be performing at
Your Paradise, they’ll be also be integrating
and participating in many of the activities
available,
including hosting surf trips to Cloudbreak,
yoga sessions, beach competitions and
more.
http://your-paradise.co
General enquiries: info@your-paradise.co
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erika
erika
jayne
With six consecutive number one hits, millions of views
on Youtube and a career as a Billboard chart topper,
Erika Jayne is back with a new brand of electronicpop guaranteed to have you rushing to the nearest
dance floor.
After appearing on the club scene in 2007 with her
hit ‘Rollercoaster’, Erika found herself on top of the
US dance charts for the first time. Her debut album
‘Pretty Mess’ released two years later, replicating
the success of her previous work and earning her
six number ones. This impressive feat secures her a
place among pop stars Rihanna and the Pussy Cat
Dolls who experienced similar levels of success with
their debuts. Erika still remembers the first time she
saw her name next to number one, “I will never forget
it! It’s an incredible feeling and I hope to be seeing it a
lot more.”
Her new record PAINKILLR lived up to this
expectation. Reaching number one on the Billboard
charts shortly after its release, Erika’s new track
combines high energy dance with blaring trumpet
melodies reminiscent of the 1930s. Her love for “the
fashion, the style, and the attitude of that era” inspired
her to draw on this era of music to produce a fresh
sound.
The dynamic energy of this track is reflected in her
hectic schedule. Recently returning from Manila
after shooting content for her new EP, Erika has also
just finished work on set for the PAINKILLR music
video, available for viewing later this year. In between
travelling, recording and photo shoots, she has landed
many high profile collaborations for her new EP.
Among the line-up is top music producer Scott Storch.
“I always learn from collaborating with other artists,
that’s the beauty in it. Each one of them brought such
unique skill and flow to the table, but Scott Storch’s
ability to write hits is a true gift,” Erika revealed about
one of the industry’s most in-demand talents.
So what can we expect to see from this blonde
bombshell next? She describes her new EP as “Sexy.
Dark. Sexy”. Dropping later this year, the brand new
record promises to push your collection of club and
dance music to the next level.
After such a positive start to 2014, where does Erika
see herself in a year’s time? “Somewhere fabulous,
touring the world and making people dance!”
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Written By: Marnie Buchecker
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erika
jayne
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violent
soho
music
It’s been said “You can expect great things from people with passion” and these guys
hit the proverbial nail on the head. I’m talking of course about Brisbane based suburban
punk rock band Violent Soho. With an on point grungy sound, killer guitars and an
infectious punk rock attitude these four boys from Mansfield Brisvegas are pulling
crowds like never before. GC Mag had a chance to chat to James recently about tours,
label signings, big day out and sandwiches.
No strangers to the stage, Violent soho have been shaking up and rocking out venues
for the better part of a decade now playing gigs ranging from Ric’s bar and Coolangata
hotel, to more recent festivals such as Big Day Out and Falls Festival. Their growing
popularity evident in the enormous crowd they drew to watch their set at Splendour
In the Grass this year with one of the largest audiences of the weekend, a crowd of
20,000 strong, all chanting the bands chorus to the breakthrough single ‘Covered in
Chrome’ “Hell F@#k yeah!”
When asked if he prefers small gigs or festivals the reply was a mix of both with a
particular soft spot for being invited to play Big Day Out at Metricon stadium earlier this
year. The band is excited to be headlining at the upcoming 10th anniversary of ‘Festival
of the sun” in Port Macquarie this December alongside acts such as The Jezebel’s and
Shihad.
September 30 marks an exciting occasion for the boys with the release of their album
‘Hungry ghost’ (which debuted at #6 in the Aria charts) in the US. Signing with the
Iconic LA punk Label SideOneDummy, who has represented greats such as Mxpx,
Flogging Molly and Andrew Jackson Jihad is definitely a career highlight for Guitarist
James Tidswell being a childhood fan of many of the labels artists. He said at 12
he wasn’t allowed Dookie (by greenday) as a child because of the inappropriate
references, but instead was given a copy of Mxpx’s “Life in General” by his grandmother
and his interest in punk rock grew from there. “So it’s all from an MxPx CD that my
grandma bought me and now I’m singing to SideOneDummy and it’s fricken awesome”
James also recently appeared in a documentary titled “The truth about money in music”
by director and friend Dan Graetz in which he gives the public a bit of insight in to the
reality behind Australia’s Music Industry ”There’s just not enough room these days for
people to make music and it isn’t because they want to “make it”, it has to be, purely
,because you want to make music and it’s just clogging up the pipeline for people that
are stoked to play in front of 50 people, so I was just sorta trying to encourage people
to not be in a band, if their doing it for any other reason than you want to play music.
Because if you just wanna play music then, you know, a show at your mates party is
gonna be sick. So that’s the kind of people we need making music, that are stoked to
be there.”
Violent Soho certainly don’t disappoint on that front, their music is passionate, their live
shows electric and their sound is like no other. These really are boys who play music for
the love of it, “For those about to rock, I salute you”.
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new
found
glory
music
THE PATH OF RESURRECTION
It’s been a while between drinks for Florida
outfit New Found Glory, but the boys are
back, and ready to reclaim the title as poppunk kings. ’Resurrection’ will see the group
embark on a cathartic new path, teaming
fresh melodies with many of the distinct
rock nuances fans have come to know and
love. A testament to the natural maturation
and creative vision of one of the music
industries key pioneers, ‘Resurrection’ is
a walking attestation of sorts - punk isn’t
dead. Bridget Judd spoke to drummer
Cyrus Bolooki.
As far as performing goes, how does
Resurrection differ from your previous
albums? What can fans expect?
We all are very proud of Resurrection -we feel that it is definitely one of the best
New Found Glory records to date! I think
that this record is different than other NFG
records. One of the main differences is that
when writing this record, we really focused
on the fact that we are now a four piece,
with only one guitarist, and therefore we
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tried to write songs that didn’t rely on a lot
of layered guitars or any other studio trick
like that. It’s a little more straightforward
than past releases for us, just a guitar riff,
bass, drums, and vocals…
I think fans will like this record because it
still brings the energy that NFG has always
been known for -- and also stays with our
theme of catchy lyrics and singalong parts.
When playing these new songs live, I think
they will blend in with our entire catalogue
and make for an overall great show.
Your music to date seems to be very
much rooted in, and inspired by, personal
experiences - what kind of content can we
expect on your latest release? Is there a
thematic progression to it?
Our music is always inspired by personal
experiences and in general anything
around us. This record is no exception.
However, in the past we had been writing
a majority of songs about relationships
and things like that. There are still a few
songs that deal with those themes, but on
Written By: Bridgett Judd
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Resurrection there are also songs that deal with
other topics, like how to deal with hard times,
overcoming and getting through struggles in
your life, and just life in general.
music
If there is an overall theme for the record, it
could definitely be summed up by the word
Resurrection. I think there is a lot to say about
being able to move forward from tough times; to
look forward instead of dwelling on the past; and
to really be able to look inside and think about
how you want to live your life.
Were you inspired by anything in particular in the
writing of Resurrection?
When writing this record, as we had just gone
from a five piece to a four piece, we tried to look
at bands in the past that were able to achieve
a huge sound from just one guitarists. Bands
like Rage Against The Machine and Pantera,
although they sound nothing like NFG, were
inspirations in the sense that those bands were
able to achieve a lot with only one guitarist; and
even though there are studio tricks out there that
can allow one to mimic having an infinite number
of players in a band, a lot of these older records
were made with only one guitar track or riff going
at once, not multiple layers of guitars.
Luckily for us all of the writing, both musically
and lyrically, came naturally even with all of the
circumstances at the time. At the end of the day
we just did what we always do -- try and write
music that we think not only our fans would enjoy,
but also we would enjoy playing live on stage.
We tried to keep the same energy and power
that NFG has always been known for in these
songs, and we still continued to write songs that
could appeal to anyone yet still come from our
own personal thoughts and experiences.
Was there an ‘end goal’ in mind, in regards to
the kind of statement you wanted the album to
make?
At the early stages of writing, I think we were
just focusing on writing any kind of songs/lyrics
that felt natural to us. However, I think after we
finished writing the song “Resurrection”, which
actually happened pretty early in the process,
we started to realize that the theme of that song
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could take on larger meaning for the record,
and that some of the other songs we had been
starting to write were similar in theme. So in that
sense, there was a little bit of a statement to be
made. But overall, like all of our past records,
we really just try to take a “snapshot” of our own
lives and experiences at the time of writing/
recording, and that’s usually what comes out in
our music and lyrics. Our ‘end goal’ with any
record is always the same -- music that’s catchy
yet powerful; fun yet realistic; and stuff that both
fans and us can enjoy equally.
With seven previous studio albums under your
belt, did you find the writing process easier this
time around?
The writing process was a little different this time
around, as we had just gone from five members
to four, however, it was enjoyable and fairly
relaxing overall. A few of us lived pretty close
to each other, and for the most part, the writing
process would go like this:
I would drive up to Chad’s house with a portable
recording rig and have him record some guitar
riffs and/or full songs on guitar. I would then
take those tracks back to my house and lay
some drums over the tracks and send them out
to everyone. After a little bit, we would have
some rough lyrics written and then Jordan and
I would again drive up to Chad’s house and
record Jordan singing these lyrics while we were
literally sitting at Chad’s dining room table! By
doing this so early on in the process, we actually
made so much progress that we pretty much had
the entire album written and finished before we
even stepped foot in the studio to record a note!
This made for a very easy recording experience
and allowed us to focus on the big picture and
record as a whole as opposed to worrying about
a whole bunch of things while we were tracking
the album.
When can we expect to see you guys in
Australia?
I’m glad you asked! New Found Glory will
be back in Australia in February as part of
Soundwave XV…we couldn’t be happier to be
coming back as we always have fun in Australia
and we have so many great fans there!
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bts
sneakpreview
behind the scenes of our end of year issue
The news is just in Dami Im is set to release her highly anticipated album
Heart beats on October 17 and we thought we would along with this
announcement give you a sneak preview of our End of year issue with the
lovely Dami featuring on the cover and inside
HEART BEATS sees Dami Im realise her long awaited dream to release a
studio album complete with her own material which represents her as an
artist. Once again working alongside renowned song-writers and producers
including Jon Hume (Evermore, Delta Goodrem, Matt Corby) and Trinity
Music (‘Super Love’, ‘Gladiator’), the album demonstrates her true artistry.
Dami Im’s diversity, musicality and powerhouse vocals are showcased
in what is an incredible collection of tracks including her Platinum single
‘Super Love’ and Gold single ‘Gladiator’, both released earlier this year
We look forward to giving you some further insight into Dami’s world in our
November issue when we chat with her and release this incredible feature
shoot
So be sure to head on out get your copy of Heart Beats and when the time
comes grab a copy of GCMAG to see our feature with Dami
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Photo Credit: Michael Greves
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