We’ve done Top Music Makers Of 2011, my Favourite Things Of 2011 and my Favourite Magazine Covers Of 2011. I thought I’d see out the year 2011 with a post spotlighting some of my favourite gig posters of 2011 [source & more info for posters/designers]. I saw some really great shows this year, some of [...]

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Rainbow Arabia – husband and wife team Danny and Tiffany Preston – is another favourite find for me this year (I included Tiffany on my Top Music Makers for 2011 list). They’re inspired by “the purchase of a Lebanese synthesizer playing microtonal scales and lo-fi Eastern drum patterns” so the story goes. The UK’s Guardian [...]

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Readers of ConversationsWithBianca.com will know that I love print magazines. A little while ago I posted my favourite magazine covers of 2010. With the year drawing to a close I thought it was time for a post of my favourite covers from 2011. All the covers I’ve chosen feature female musicians. Once again for the most part, [...]

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Legendary Roots Crew drummer Ahmir Thompson has an in-depth chat about 15 years in the business. A super interesting read! Some of the best Mexican wares & Dia de los Muertos goodies to be found in Australia can be picked up at the offbeat Holy Kitsch. I haven’t stopped listening to this all week! A [...]

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Pharrell by Guerillalove “I’ve come to believe that nothing’s impossible if you can imagine it. There’s nothing new under the sun. When you’re moved, you’re moved, and you should seize the moment to express the feeling. It’s that moment of expression that I define as art.” ~Pharrell. One of my fav hip hoppers and creators [...]

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