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Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more
There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.
Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.
The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.
The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.
Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.
There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.
Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.
Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.
So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.
Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
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Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more
There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.
Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.
The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.
The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.
Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.
There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.
Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.
Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.
So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.
Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
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#75thAnniversary #75thBirthday #ANTONINOTATI #blur #CREAMMAGAZINE #FenderTelecaster #ledZeppelin #MUSIC #POPCULTURE -
Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more
There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.
Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.
The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.
The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.
Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.
There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.
Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.
Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.
So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.
Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
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#75thAnniversary #75thBirthday #ANTONINOTATI #blur #CREAMMAGAZINE #FenderTelecaster #ledZeppelin #MUSIC #POPCULTURE -
Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more
There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.
Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.
The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.
The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.
Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.
There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.
Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.
Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.
So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.
Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
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#75thAnniversary #75thBirthday #ANTONINOTATI #blur #CREAMMAGAZINE #FenderTelecaster #ledZeppelin #MUSIC #POPCULTURE -
Happy 75th Birthday to the Fender Telecaster: the guitar that stars in hit songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, Blur and more
There’s be few guitarists who haven’t heard of the Fender Telecaster – in fact it’s a guitar that is probably on most rockers’ wish lists.
Created in 1950 but first introduced on the commercial market in 1951, this year marks the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. In celebration, Fender are releasing a series of ‘tribute’ designs in new colours including the American Ultra II Telecaster and the Classic Cabronita Telecaster, available now at au.fender.com.
The Classic Cabronita Telecaster in new red.
The Telecaster was the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, designed by its namesake Leo Fender. Originally called the Broadcaster, it quickly evolved into the Telecaster and became a cornerstone of modern music. I has a simple, rugged design but the sounds it makes are as indelible as the artists and bands’ names themselves.
Many legendary musicians have embraced the Telecaster, including Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Graham Coxon. Indeed, the Telecaster’s versatility has seen it span genres as broad as rock and country to jazz and punk.
There’s a bright, cutting tone to the Telecaster, as a result of its dual single-coil pickups and bolt-on neck construction. This clarity allows it to slice through a song mix effortlessly, making it a favourite for both rhythm and lead playing across decades of music history.
Iconic songs that feature the Fender Telecaster include Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Known for its versatile “twang,” it was used on The Beatles’ Let It Be sessions and on the song “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine.
Other classics on which you’ll hear its twangy strings are The Police’s “Message in a Bottle”, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Pink Floyd’s “Off the Wall”, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”, Blur’s “Song 2”, and PJ Harvey’s “Missed”.
So, happy birthday to a guitar that has seen more studio sessions, live music gigs, and chart hits than most. And lived to tell the story.
Dedication to Dedication: Another great live tribute to the music of David Bowie
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
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#75thAnniversary #75thBirthday #ANTONINOTATI #blur #CREAMMAGAZINE #FenderTelecaster #ledZeppelin #MUSIC #POPCULTURE -
7 Genius Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money
Packing for and planning a holiday can be one of the most exciting, and also one of the most stressful, times in your life. There are numerous things that you need to think about, and so many things to plan for, that you can often get to the airport thinking you’re all set, only to remember something you’ve forgotten, so you smack your head with your palm and think ‘oh no”. Perhaps it’s because you’ve forgotten to book travel insurance or neglected to get a neighbour to collect your mail, or maybe it’s something less vital but still important (like forgetting to pack socks!). No matter what it is, the bottom line is this: You need to be prepared for your holiday. If you’re not prepared you risk arriving at your serviced apartment in Melbourne or your Airbnb in Malaysia and thinking – damn – I don’t have my pyjamas! Let’s take a look at some of these genius travel hacks in the hopes that it helps you to save time and money the next time you travel.
Hack One – Make a great list
If you travel a lot for work, or if you’re always popping away on short jaunts and mini-breaks, you should make a list that’s comprehensive and covers every kind of season and weather type, and then keep it close. You can store it in your phone or laminate it and keep it in your room (if you’re more analogue) and then ensure that whatever is on that list goes into your bag – no questions asked!Hack Two – Shop around for the best deals and bargains online
You would probably by now have heard of the online booking site Skyscanner and realised how incredible it is for finding cheap and awesome flights. You should use booking methods like this for your airfare and also shop around and compare flights as it’ll often give you the best deal possible. You’ll find that a bit of persistence really pays off here.Hack Three – Keep a digital copy of your passport
This is a very easy one and can save you big time – all you need to do is keep a copy of your passport as a picture on your phone or computer (or even in the cloud, a la Google Drive) and then if anything does go wrong, which I’m sure it won’t – you have a copy of your passport on hand to refer to.Hack Four – Be flexible with your travel arrangements
If you don’t mind getting bumped on a flight, it can mean that you might be upgraded to a higher class of fare on your next flight as a thank you from the airline. Be sure to make this clear on your check in!Hack Five – Pack snacks
There is probably nothing worse than being caught on a long layover and realising that you don’t have any snacks available to feast on in between your transfit periods. Be smart on this one and be sure to stash a bag of nuts or chocolates in your bag to enjoy.Hack Six – Pack an extra charge pod
There are few things worse than a crying baby on your flight – but running out of power on your iPhone and not having any music to drown said baby out is probably right up there with terrible things that can happen. Make sure you avoid this problem by packing plenty of charge via an extra pod on your next trip.Hack Seven – Maximise your friendships
If you have mates in foreign cities, then you need to be drawing down on those friendships hard in order to save as much money as possible! If you can sleep on a couch instead of spending money on a hotel then that’s money you can spend on wine and food! Bonus!I hope that these short tips on saving time and money on your next trip have proven helpful and that you manage to be a thrifty traveler.
Eada Hudes
If the microwave is smelling a bit stale from foods previously heated up, cut a lemon and put pieces in a bowl of water, or just leave the halfs in the middle of the plate after a few squeezes of lemon onto it, then zap for a minute and a half. Et voila! Your microwave looks cleaner, smells better.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
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7 Genius Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money
Packing for and planning a holiday can be one of the most exciting, and also one of the most stressful, times in your life. There are numerous things that you need to think about, and so many things to plan for, that you can often get to the airport thinking you’re all set, only to remember something you’ve forgotten, so you smack your head with your palm and think ‘oh no”. Perhaps it’s because you’ve forgotten to book travel insurance or neglected to get a neighbour to collect your mail, or maybe it’s something less vital but still important (like forgetting to pack socks!). No matter what it is, the bottom line is this: You need to be prepared for your holiday. If you’re not prepared you risk arriving at your serviced apartment in Melbourne or your Airbnb in Malaysia and thinking – damn – I don’t have my pyjamas! Let’s take a look at some of these genius travel hacks in the hopes that it helps you to save time and money the next time you travel.
Hack One – Make a great list
If you travel a lot for work, or if you’re always popping away on short jaunts and mini-breaks, you should make a list that’s comprehensive and covers every kind of season and weather type, and then keep it close. You can store it in your phone or laminate it and keep it in your room (if you’re more analogue) and then ensure that whatever is on that list goes into your bag – no questions asked!Hack Two – Shop around for the best deals and bargains online
You would probably by now have heard of the online booking site Skyscanner and realised how incredible it is for finding cheap and awesome flights. You should use booking methods like this for your airfare and also shop around and compare flights as it’ll often give you the best deal possible. You’ll find that a bit of persistence really pays off here.Hack Three – Keep a digital copy of your passport
This is a very easy one and can save you big time – all you need to do is keep a copy of your passport as a picture on your phone or computer (or even in the cloud, a la Google Drive) and then if anything does go wrong, which I’m sure it won’t – you have a copy of your passport on hand to refer to.Hack Four – Be flexible with your travel arrangements
If you don’t mind getting bumped on a flight, it can mean that you might be upgraded to a higher class of fare on your next flight as a thank you from the airline. Be sure to make this clear on your check in!Hack Five – Pack snacks
There is probably nothing worse than being caught on a long layover and realising that you don’t have any snacks available to feast on in between your transfit periods. Be smart on this one and be sure to stash a bag of nuts or chocolates in your bag to enjoy.Hack Six – Pack an extra charge pod
There are few things worse than a crying baby on your flight – but running out of power on your iPhone and not having any music to drown said baby out is probably right up there with terrible things that can happen. Make sure you avoid this problem by packing plenty of charge via an extra pod on your next trip.Hack Seven – Maximise your friendships
If you have mates in foreign cities, then you need to be drawing down on those friendships hard in order to save as much money as possible! If you can sleep on a couch instead of spending money on a hotel then that’s money you can spend on wine and food! Bonus!I hope that these short tips on saving time and money on your next trip have proven helpful and that you manage to be a thrifty traveler.
Eada Hudes
If the microwave is smelling a bit stale from foods previously heated up, cut a lemon and put pieces in a bowl of water, or just leave the halfs in the middle of the plate after a few squeezes of lemon onto it, then zap for a minute and a half. Et voila! Your microwave looks cleaner, smells better.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
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7 Genius Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money
Packing for and planning a holiday can be one of the most exciting, and also one of the most stressful, times in your life. There are numerous things that you need to think about, and so many things to plan for, that you can often get to the airport thinking you’re all set, only to remember something you’ve forgotten, so you smack your head with your palm and think ‘oh no”. Perhaps it’s because you’ve forgotten to book travel insurance or neglected to get a neighbour to collect your mail, or maybe it’s something less vital but still important (like forgetting to pack socks!). No matter what it is, the bottom line is this: You need to be prepared for your holiday. If you’re not prepared you risk arriving at your serviced apartment in Melbourne or your Airbnb in Malaysia and thinking – damn – I don’t have my pyjamas! Let’s take a look at some of these genius travel hacks in the hopes that it helps you to save time and money the next time you travel.
Hack One – Make a great list
If you travel a lot for work, or if you’re always popping away on short jaunts and mini-breaks, you should make a list that’s comprehensive and covers every kind of season and weather type, and then keep it close. You can store it in your phone or laminate it and keep it in your room (if you’re more analogue) and then ensure that whatever is on that list goes into your bag – no questions asked!Hack Two – Shop around for the best deals and bargains online
You would probably by now have heard of the online booking site Skyscanner and realised how incredible it is for finding cheap and awesome flights. You should use booking methods like this for your airfare and also shop around and compare flights as it’ll often give you the best deal possible. You’ll find that a bit of persistence really pays off here.Hack Three – Keep a digital copy of your passport
This is a very easy one and can save you big time – all you need to do is keep a copy of your passport as a picture on your phone or computer (or even in the cloud, a la Google Drive) and then if anything does go wrong, which I’m sure it won’t – you have a copy of your passport on hand to refer to.Hack Four – Be flexible with your travel arrangements
If you don’t mind getting bumped on a flight, it can mean that you might be upgraded to a higher class of fare on your next flight as a thank you from the airline. Be sure to make this clear on your check in!Hack Five – Pack snacks
There is probably nothing worse than being caught on a long layover and realising that you don’t have any snacks available to feast on in between your transfit periods. Be smart on this one and be sure to stash a bag of nuts or chocolates in your bag to enjoy.Hack Six – Pack an extra charge pod
There are few things worse than a crying baby on your flight – but running out of power on your iPhone and not having any music to drown said baby out is probably right up there with terrible things that can happen. Make sure you avoid this problem by packing plenty of charge via an extra pod on your next trip.Hack Seven – Maximise your friendships
If you have mates in foreign cities, then you need to be drawing down on those friendships hard in order to save as much money as possible! If you can sleep on a couch instead of spending money on a hotel then that’s money you can spend on wine and food! Bonus!I hope that these short tips on saving time and money on your next trip have proven helpful and that you manage to be a thrifty traveler.
Eada Hudes
If the microwave is smelling a bit stale from foods previously heated up, cut a lemon and put pieces in a bowl of water, or just leave the halfs in the middle of the plate after a few squeezes of lemon onto it, then zap for a minute and a half. Et voila! Your microwave looks cleaner, smells better.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
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#ANTONINOTATI #CREAMMAGAZINE #creamMagazineTravel #leisure #LIFESTYLE #travel #travelHacks -
7 Genius Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money
Packing for and planning a holiday can be one of the most exciting, and also one of the most stressful, times in your life. There are numerous things that you need to think about, and so many things to plan for, that you can often get to the airport thinking you’re all set, only to remember something you’ve forgotten, so you smack your head with your palm and think ‘oh no”. Perhaps it’s because you’ve forgotten to book travel insurance or neglected to get a neighbour to collect your mail, or maybe it’s something less vital but still important (like forgetting to pack socks!). No matter what it is, the bottom line is this: You need to be prepared for your holiday. If you’re not prepared you risk arriving at your serviced apartment in Melbourne or your Airbnb in Malaysia and thinking – damn – I don’t have my pyjamas! Let’s take a look at some of these genius travel hacks in the hopes that it helps you to save time and money the next time you travel.
Hack One – Make a great list
If you travel a lot for work, or if you’re always popping away on short jaunts and mini-breaks, you should make a list that’s comprehensive and covers every kind of season and weather type, and then keep it close. You can store it in your phone or laminate it and keep it in your room (if you’re more analogue) and then ensure that whatever is on that list goes into your bag – no questions asked!Hack Two – Shop around for the best deals and bargains online
You would probably by now have heard of the online booking site Skyscanner and realised how incredible it is for finding cheap and awesome flights. You should use booking methods like this for your airfare and also shop around and compare flights as it’ll often give you the best deal possible. You’ll find that a bit of persistence really pays off here.Hack Three – Keep a digital copy of your passport
This is a very easy one and can save you big time – all you need to do is keep a copy of your passport as a picture on your phone or computer (or even in the cloud, a la Google Drive) and then if anything does go wrong, which I’m sure it won’t – you have a copy of your passport on hand to refer to.Hack Four – Be flexible with your travel arrangements
If you don’t mind getting bumped on a flight, it can mean that you might be upgraded to a higher class of fare on your next flight as a thank you from the airline. Be sure to make this clear on your check in!Hack Five – Pack snacks
There is probably nothing worse than being caught on a long layover and realising that you don’t have any snacks available to feast on in between your transfit periods. Be smart on this one and be sure to stash a bag of nuts or chocolates in your bag to enjoy.Hack Six – Pack an extra charge pod
There are few things worse than a crying baby on your flight – but running out of power on your iPhone and not having any music to drown said baby out is probably right up there with terrible things that can happen. Make sure you avoid this problem by packing plenty of charge via an extra pod on your next trip.Hack Seven – Maximise your friendships
If you have mates in foreign cities, then you need to be drawing down on those friendships hard in order to save as much money as possible! If you can sleep on a couch instead of spending money on a hotel then that’s money you can spend on wine and food! Bonus!I hope that these short tips on saving time and money on your next trip have proven helpful and that you manage to be a thrifty traveler.
Eada Hudes
If the microwave is smelling a bit stale from foods previously heated up, cut a lemon and put pieces in a bowl of water, or just leave the halfs in the middle of the plate after a few squeezes of lemon onto it, then zap for a minute and a half. Et voila! Your microwave looks cleaner, smells better.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
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#ANTONINOTATI #CREAMMAGAZINE #creamMagazineTravel #leisure #LIFESTYLE #travel #travelHacks -
7 Genius Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money
Packing for and planning a holiday can be one of the most exciting, and also one of the most stressful, times in your life. There are numerous things that you need to think about, and so many things to plan for, that you can often get to the airport thinking you’re all set, only to remember something you’ve forgotten, so you smack your head with your palm and think ‘oh no”. Perhaps it’s because you’ve forgotten to book travel insurance or neglected to get a neighbour to collect your mail, or maybe it’s something less vital but still important (like forgetting to pack socks!). No matter what it is, the bottom line is this: You need to be prepared for your holiday. If you’re not prepared you risk arriving at your serviced apartment in Melbourne or your Airbnb in Malaysia and thinking – damn – I don’t have my pyjamas! Let’s take a look at some of these genius travel hacks in the hopes that it helps you to save time and money the next time you travel.
Hack One – Make a great list
If you travel a lot for work, or if you’re always popping away on short jaunts and mini-breaks, you should make a list that’s comprehensive and covers every kind of season and weather type, and then keep it close. You can store it in your phone or laminate it and keep it in your room (if you’re more analogue) and then ensure that whatever is on that list goes into your bag – no questions asked!Hack Two – Shop around for the best deals and bargains online
You would probably by now have heard of the online booking site Skyscanner and realised how incredible it is for finding cheap and awesome flights. You should use booking methods like this for your airfare and also shop around and compare flights as it’ll often give you the best deal possible. You’ll find that a bit of persistence really pays off here.Hack Three – Keep a digital copy of your passport
This is a very easy one and can save you big time – all you need to do is keep a copy of your passport as a picture on your phone or computer (or even in the cloud, a la Google Drive) and then if anything does go wrong, which I’m sure it won’t – you have a copy of your passport on hand to refer to.Hack Four – Be flexible with your travel arrangements
If you don’t mind getting bumped on a flight, it can mean that you might be upgraded to a higher class of fare on your next flight as a thank you from the airline. Be sure to make this clear on your check in!Hack Five – Pack snacks
There is probably nothing worse than being caught on a long layover and realising that you don’t have any snacks available to feast on in between your transfit periods. Be smart on this one and be sure to stash a bag of nuts or chocolates in your bag to enjoy.Hack Six – Pack an extra charge pod
There are few things worse than a crying baby on your flight – but running out of power on your iPhone and not having any music to drown said baby out is probably right up there with terrible things that can happen. Make sure you avoid this problem by packing plenty of charge via an extra pod on your next trip.Hack Seven – Maximise your friendships
If you have mates in foreign cities, then you need to be drawing down on those friendships hard in order to save as much money as possible! If you can sleep on a couch instead of spending money on a hotel then that’s money you can spend on wine and food! Bonus!I hope that these short tips on saving time and money on your next trip have proven helpful and that you manage to be a thrifty traveler.
Eada Hudes
If the microwave is smelling a bit stale from foods previously heated up, cut a lemon and put pieces in a bowl of water, or just leave the halfs in the middle of the plate after a few squeezes of lemon onto it, then zap for a minute and a half. Et voila! Your microwave looks cleaner, smells better.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
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Appreciating the classic portraiture style of Spanish photographer Joan Tous
Barcelona-based photographer Joan Tous is a master in the art of fashion photography. In fact, he graduated from the Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia in the early 2000s and soon after followed up with a masters degree in cinematography. You can see a certain rusticity in his work that leans more towards classicism than the pictures you rush-scroll through on Instagram today.
Classicism infiltrates Tous’ fashion work, where tones are muted and the models themselves appear as though they might have stepped out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting.
For a taste of stylish things to come from this talented lensman, in a world of topsy-turvy weather changes, here’s a story with a nice transeasonal touch.
Photography: Joan Tous
Styling: Raquel Gibanel
Retouching: La Capsula Retouch
Makeup and hair: Marta Prats
Model: Andrea Antón
Jacket and pants by TSYRK World. Tank top by wtaps Tokyo. Boots, vintage.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Dress by TSYRK World. Socks, United Arrows. Sandals, Vintage.
Sweater by United Arrows. Shorts by APC.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza. Bikini by La Perla. Sandals by Closed.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
Planning Homes That Last: Principles Behind Thoughtful Residential Design
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Appreciating the classic portraiture style of Spanish photographer Joan Tous
Barcelona-based photographer Joan Tous is a master in the art of fashion photography. In fact, he graduated from the Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia in the early 2000s and soon after followed up with a masters degree in cinematography. You can see a certain rusticity in his work that leans more towards classicism than the pictures you rush-scroll through on Instagram today.
Classicism infiltrates Tous’ fashion work, where tones are muted and the models themselves appear as though they might have stepped out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting.
For a taste of stylish things to come from this talented lensman, in a world of topsy-turvy weather changes, here’s a story with a nice transeasonal touch.
Photography: Joan Tous
Styling: Raquel Gibanel
Retouching: La Capsula Retouch
Makeup and hair: Marta Prats
Model: Andrea Antón
Jacket and pants by TSYRK World. Tank top by wtaps Tokyo. Boots, vintage.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Dress by TSYRK World. Socks, United Arrows. Sandals, Vintage.
Sweater by United Arrows. Shorts by APC.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza. Bikini by La Perla. Sandals by Closed.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
Planning Homes That Last: Principles Behind Thoughtful Residential Design
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Appreciating the classic portraiture style of Spanish photographer Joan Tous
Barcelona-based photographer Joan Tous is a master in the art of fashion photography. In fact, he graduated from the Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia in the early 2000s and soon after followed up with a masters degree in cinematography. You can see a certain rusticity in his work that leans more towards classicism than the pictures you rush-scroll through on Instagram today.
Classicism infiltrates Tous’ fashion work, where tones are muted and the models themselves appear as though they might have stepped out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting.
For a taste of stylish things to come from this talented lensman, in a world of topsy-turvy weather changes, here’s a story with a nice transeasonal touch.
Photography: Joan Tous
Styling: Raquel Gibanel
Retouching: La Capsula Retouch
Makeup and hair: Marta Prats
Model: Andrea Antón
Jacket and pants by TSYRK World. Tank top by wtaps Tokyo. Boots, vintage.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Dress by TSYRK World. Socks, United Arrows. Sandals, Vintage.
Sweater by United Arrows. Shorts by APC.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza. Bikini by La Perla. Sandals by Closed.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
Planning Homes That Last: Principles Behind Thoughtful Residential Design
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Appreciating the classic portraiture style of Spanish photographer Joan Tous
Barcelona-based photographer Joan Tous is a master in the art of fashion photography. In fact, he graduated from the Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia in the early 2000s and soon after followed up with a masters degree in cinematography. You can see a certain rusticity in his work that leans more towards classicism than the pictures you rush-scroll through on Instagram today.
Classicism infiltrates Tous’ fashion work, where tones are muted and the models themselves appear as though they might have stepped out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting.
For a taste of stylish things to come from this talented lensman, in a world of topsy-turvy weather changes, here’s a story with a nice transeasonal touch.
Photography: Joan Tous
Styling: Raquel Gibanel
Retouching: La Capsula Retouch
Makeup and hair: Marta Prats
Model: Andrea Antón
Jacket and pants by TSYRK World. Tank top by wtaps Tokyo. Boots, vintage.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Dress by TSYRK World. Socks, United Arrows. Sandals, Vintage.
Sweater by United Arrows. Shorts by APC.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza. Bikini by La Perla. Sandals by Closed.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
Planning Homes That Last: Principles Behind Thoughtful Residential Design
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Appreciating the classic portraiture style of Spanish photographer Joan Tous
Barcelona-based photographer Joan Tous is a master in the art of fashion photography. In fact, he graduated from the Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia in the early 2000s and soon after followed up with a masters degree in cinematography. You can see a certain rusticity in his work that leans more towards classicism than the pictures you rush-scroll through on Instagram today.
Classicism infiltrates Tous’ fashion work, where tones are muted and the models themselves appear as though they might have stepped out of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting.
For a taste of stylish things to come from this talented lensman, in a world of topsy-turvy weather changes, here’s a story with a nice transeasonal touch.
Photography: Joan Tous
Styling: Raquel Gibanel
Retouching: La Capsula Retouch
Makeup and hair: Marta Prats
Model: Andrea Antón
Jacket and pants by TSYRK World. Tank top by wtaps Tokyo. Boots, vintage.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Dress by TSYRK World. Socks, United Arrows. Sandals, Vintage.
Sweater by United Arrows. Shorts by APC.
Dress by TSYRK World.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza.
Leather Jacket, vintage. Collar by Sara Divita Ibiza. Bikini by La Perla. Sandals by Closed.
Never Was a Cornflake Girl: a classic Cream interview with Tori Amos, new album out May 1st
Why fast fashion practices need to seriously be looked at by our governments
Planning Homes That Last: Principles Behind Thoughtful Residential Design
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Why Madonna is worthy of being the first star to have a bronze statue of her likeness standing on Hollywood Boulevard
This photograph is pertinent in so many ways. Every element of it looks as if it were positioned / posited / mis-en-scened to the Nth degree – as though Ryan Murphy himself had directed and post-produced it. It’s what Hollywood should look like today. Clear-skyed. Glossy. Its vintage sign not faded, just weathered enough to look classic-fabulous. The main attraction 45 degrees south-west of it, Madonna possessing possibly the most famous face in pop culture history.
Madonna has sung for film many a time – won an Oscar for one of them. She hanky-pankied her way up the music ladder but found the film industry’s climb was splintered with more sordidity and caveats than even she could cope with. She just wanted to be up on that big screen and display some good old-fashioned glamour and fun. But even this aspiring actress wouldn’t s#ck certain d1ck to get where the likes of Marilyn and Mae got. Although she did borrow lots from the big dress-up box of Studios Conglomerated, injecting classic Tinseltown looks into her music videos and album covers.
She’s been in some pretty good movies (Evita, Desperately Seeking Susan) and some very bad ones (Body of Evidence, Shanghai Surprise) and a couple of flicks that ought never have even made it outside of the editing suite (Who’s That Girl, and the very early A Certain Sacrifice in which she had an egg fried on her stomach). But you’ll see none of these in those 1001-Movies-You-Must-See-Before-You-Die tomes.
The palm trees on either side of the above picture are perfectly aligned, like backup dancers in one of the icon’s videos, but here she is the main attraction, just left off centre, holding big red scissors and having the final cut – a music industry martinet but the movie industry’s she-looks-good-but-can-she-act? excuse to avoid auditions altogether and just assume she couldn’t give as good as Garbo, Detriech or even Brando. She could, if there were strong enough a director.
Madonna might never have had an all-access pass to the big Hollywood after-party (and who would want one now that the film city’s reputation has a certain tarnish?). She may not be celebrated for her celluloid contributions, or dollied up on promotional posters plastered along the Boulevard, but she does wear the pants when it comes to being in control of her image and reputation. Sometimes that image is made a mockery of on newer media like TikTok and Facetagram (by her own hand, mostly) but when you look at the bigger picture, Madonna is one of the only stars whose name you could mention anywhere in the world – from Tokyo to Tanzania to Toowoomba, Woop Woop and beyond – and the person being vox-popped would be able to immediately picture the star.
So yes, the woman is worthy of being the first pop icon to have a bronze statue erected in honour of her contributions to modern entertainment. Though the crowd gathered around her looks as artificially inseminated as some of the support players in her latter-day music clips, the fact remains that the real audience is still here, still watching her every move, still criticising her any fault (them’s the breaks when you’re this big a star), the fans still waiting with baited breath for the next big record release.
While many a performer has sung about Hollywood with high praise and a touch of cautionary warning – as if making it there were the pinnacle of success but with conditions (from The Kinks’ Celluloid Heroes to Lady Gaga’s The Fame), Madonna ripped the city to shreds in her irony-laden pop-dance track that took its very title from the sign that stands behind her. To her, Hollywood has meant failed (or lack of) auditions, disappointing reviews, horrible talk around town, and dismal dollars at the box office when you compare takings of her total commercial and arthouse oeuvre with the insane amount of bums on seats just one Marvel movie might score.
The fact that this star hasn’t even featured in a film since 2002’s romantic comedy Swept Away, directed by her then-husband Guy Ritchie, and that she barely even bothers to look at scripts today – yet is standing tall in bronze in the middle of acting city – speaks volumes about her popularity and pop cultural prowess. She may blink too much in certain scenes of a film where the actor is required to just stand there and look shocked or in awe at her leading man. She may be too bossy for directors to be able to control onset or off. But when it comes to calling “cut” on her star power and global ubiquity, she’ll be the one making that director’s statement, honey.
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Why Madonna is worthy of being the first star to have a bronze statue of her likeness standing on Hollywood Boulevard
This photograph is pertinent in so many ways. Every element of it looks as if it were positioned / posited / mis-en-scened to the Nth degree – as though Ryan Murphy himself had directed and post-produced it. It’s what Hollywood should look like today. Clear-skyed. Glossy. Its vintage sign not faded, just weathered enough to look classic-fabulous. The main attraction 45 degrees south-west of it, Madonna possessing possibly the most famous face in pop culture history.
Madonna has sung for film many a time – won an Oscar for one of them. She hanky-pankied her way up the music ladder but found the film industry’s climb was splintered with more sordidity and caveats than even she could cope with. She just wanted to be up on that big screen and display some good old-fashioned glamour and fun. But even this aspiring actress wouldn’t s#ck certain d1ck to get where the likes of Marilyn and Mae got. Although she did borrow lots from the big dress-up box of Studios Conglomerated, injecting classic Tinseltown looks into her music videos and album covers.
She’s been in some pretty good movies (Evita, Desperately Seeking Susan) and some very bad ones (Body of Evidence, Shanghai Surprise) and a couple of flicks that ought never have even made it outside of the editing suite (Who’s That Girl, and the very early A Certain Sacrifice in which she had an egg fried on her stomach). But you’ll see none of these in those 1001-Movies-You-Must-See-Before-You-Die tomes.
The palm trees on either side of the above picture are perfectly aligned, like backup dancers in one of the icon’s videos, but here she is the main attraction, just left off centre, holding big red scissors and having the final cut – a music industry martinet but the movie industry’s she-looks-good-but-can-she-act? excuse to avoid auditions altogether and just assume she couldn’t give as good as Garbo, Detriech or even Brando. She could, if there were strong enough a director.
Madonna might never have had an all-access pass to the big Hollywood after-party (and who would want one now that the film city’s reputation has a certain tarnish?). She may not be celebrated for her celluloid contributions, or dollied up on promotional posters plastered along the Boulevard, but she does wear the pants when it comes to being in control of her image and reputation. Sometimes that image is made a mockery of on newer media like TikTok and Facetagram (by her own hand, mostly) but when you look at the bigger picture, Madonna is one of the only stars whose name you could mention anywhere in the world – from Tokyo to Tanzania to Toowoomba, Woop Woop and beyond – and the person being vox-popped would be able to immediately picture the star.
So yes, the woman is worthy of being the first pop icon to have a bronze statue erected in honour of her contributions to modern entertainment. Though the crowd gathered around her looks as artificially inseminated as some of the support players in her latter-day music clips, the fact remains that the real audience is still here, still watching her every move, still criticising her any fault (them’s the breaks when you’re this big a star), the fans still waiting with baited breath for the next big record release.
While many a performer has sung about Hollywood with high praise and a touch of cautionary warning – as if making it there were the pinnacle of success but with conditions (from The Kinks’ Celluloid Heroes to Lady Gaga’s The Fame), Madonna ripped the city to shreds in her irony-laden pop-dance track that took its very title from the sign that stands behind her. To her, Hollywood has meant failed (or lack of) auditions, disappointing reviews, horrible talk around town, and dismal dollars at the box office when you compare takings of her total commercial and arthouse oeuvre with the insane amount of bums on seats just one Marvel movie might score.
The fact that this star hasn’t even featured in a film since 2002’s romantic comedy Swept Away, directed by her then-husband Guy Ritchie, and that she barely even bothers to look at scripts today – yet is standing tall in bronze in the middle of acting city – speaks volumes about her popularity and pop cultural prowess. She may blink too much in certain scenes of a film where the actor is required to just stand there and look shocked or in awe at her leading man. She may be too bossy for directors to be able to control onset or off. But when it comes to calling “cut” on her star power and global ubiquity, she’ll be the one making that director’s statement, honey.
In the company of muses and gods: an interview with rock poet Patti Smith from the Cream archives
The Touchless Tan: no sun, no creams, no stress and yet perfect tanning results
Elevating Your Projects: The Essential Guide to Sound Effects in Creative Media
Time to hang up the mask? Why ‘Scream 7’ didn’t really need to made
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Which cars from our favourite movies would be worth the most if sold today?
While The Fast & The Furious franchise practically promotes illegal street racing as an artform, it proves that fast cars get movie-goers truly revved up.
But which automobiles on film and television screens would be worth the most if allowed on real roads today?
Auto insurance company Uswitch.com collaborated with CashForCars.com to calculate the cost of popular fictional vehicles in cinema and TV… and he results ought to spin you out.
If sold in real life, Inspector Gadget’s ‘Gadgetmobile’ would be the most expensive car: the robotic vehicle’s estimated value being around $25,075,000.
Inspired by the 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible, the Gadgetmobile itself is valued at just $75,000, but it is the hidden features – such as jet engines, bumper claws, glue rockets, and the ability to change shape – that see its worth rocket up to $25million.
In second place is Stark Industries’ Acura 2012 ‘Super Car’ as featured in Marvel’s The Avengers. With high-tech features such as palm-scan ID steering, this Palladium-powered vehicle would be worth an estimated $9,198,000 if sold in real life.
Another superhero car races into third place: the Batmobile – or more specifically the one driven by Christian Bale in The Dark Knight.The vehicle would cost an estimated $9,000,000 if allowed on the streets of Gotham City Manhattan or Tokyo today.
Lagging behind, The DeLorean in Back to the Future only just skids into the top ten. While it is perhaps one of the most iconic cars in cinematic history, this time-travelling machine is valued at a surprisingly low $55,500 in real life. And that’s including its vital component – the Flux Capacitor (worth a dismal $450, thanks to obsolescence).
Also in the Top 10 are James Bond’s Aston Martin in ‘Thunderball’ (3 million), the Flying Ford Anglia in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ (1.5 million), and the Gigahorse in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (just 100k).
But wait, there’s more! Two cool animated autos also fit into the rich cars list. That little hot rod Lightning McQueen from Cars zips in at number 7 (worth just 5k in cartoon dollars short of a million), and the fabulous six-wheeled FAB1 in Thunderbirds (top of story) slides in at number 8 (a quarter of a million, thank you, Parker).
Seriously, your Uber driver’s car is worth more than some of these beasts.
Bethany Surridge & Antonino Tati
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Conversations with Culture Icons: an anthology of unconventional interviews from a mixed-up, muddled-up music scene
Antonino Tati, editor of Cream Magazine Australia, brings together three decades of music journalism in this compelling anthology of interviews with some of pop culture’s most iconic names.These conversations go beyond the surface, tackling bold topics like sexuality and queer visibility, excess and artistry, and the tension between creative freedom and commercial success.
The book also hints at a looming industry shift, urging artists to reflect on their legacies before it’s too late. Inside, readers will find candid, unfiltered discussions with legends and trailblazers, including Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, RuPaul, Tori Amos, Mark Ronson, Charli XCX, Darren Hayes, Boy George, Patti Smith, Dave Grohl, Dave Gahan, Björk and many more.
Details:
- Independently published (New Edition, published 26 January, 2026)
- Language: English
- Paperback, 359 pages
- ISBN: 979-8301913266
- Dimensions:15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
Available in eBook to read on Kindle, smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac. Also available in paperback with gloss cover, or hardback with matte cover.
Featured in this star-packed page-turner are candid chats and unorthodox conversations with: Nick Cave | Kylie Minogue | RuPaul | Tori Amos | Mark Ronson | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Charli XCX | Taylor Dayne | Tina Turner | Darren Hayes | Boy George | Pete Burns | Meat Loaf | Suzi Quatro | Take That | Jimmy Somerville | Curt Smith | Patti Smith | Dave Grohl | Dave Gahan | Courtney Taylor-Taylor | David LaChapelle | Adam Lambert | Dame Edna Everage | k.d. lang | Naomi Campbell | Brian Molko | Steven Hewitt | Steve Marker | Grant Marshall | Rohan Marley | Rick Allen | Robbie Williams | Neil Tennant | Peter Hook | Simon Le Bon | Keren Woodward | Ellie Goulding | Björk | Laurie Anderson | Henry Rollins | Paloma Faith | Sheena Easton | Nicholas Allbrook | Iva Davies | Hugh Cornwell | Calvin Harris | Charlotte Gainsbourg | Rob Zombie | Purchase your copy of Conversations with Culture Icons via this link. eBook
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HardcoverABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Antonino Tati has been writing about pop culture since 1989, contributing to X-Press, The West Australian, and Australian Style magazine. He was also a presenter on the pop culture TV program ‘The Pulse’ in the early 1990s. Since then, he has been an editorial contributor to various local and international publications, as well as having founded Cream magazine in 1997.
Antonino lives in Perth, Western Australia, with his partner Ben and their fur-babies, Ringo the Chihuahua-Terrier, and Ziggy the fat ragdoll cat. He continues to edit Cream while also presenting the occasional music program on alternative radio.
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REVIEWS FOR CONVERSATIONS WITH CULTURE ICONS AND AUTHOR ANTONINO TATI:
“This is a book that pop music fans will love; an interesting collection for anyone wanting to study the art of the interview, trainwrecks included.” Graeme Watson, Out In Perth “It’s obvious Antonino has a great knowledge and love for cultural journalism. His questions are open-ended and interesting and in most cases, the answers and conversations gave me new information and insight into the multi-dimensional talents of the artists.” Marcia C, Amazon Reviews“Reading this truly fascinating look at the inside of the Australian music industry is like a crash course on Antonino Tati’s life, on speed.”
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“Candid, unfiltered discussions with legends and trailblazers.” Art Gallery of Western Australia
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Jimmy Somerville has just gone viral on TikTok with a quarter million different clips using his song ‘Smalltown Boy’: an interview from the vault
In June 2024, forty years on from its initial release, the Bronski Beat song Smalltown Boy has gone viral. For no singular reason there is a sudden surge of videos featuring celebrities and Gen-Xer mums dancing in their kitchens to the gay club anthem, a song that once infuriated social conservatives.
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she absolutely ate this up, what i wouldnt give for a time machine #fyp #dancing #80s #dancechallenge
On TikTok alone, there are at least 250,000 different clips that feature the song, garnering over two billion views. “Everything is going so crazy in the world,” said Somerville in response to the song’s sudden resurgence, “but here on TikTok, there’s all these people finding the moment to have a bit of fun … It’s made me smile and warmed my heart.” And no doubt injected some well-deserved royalties into his bank account.
The internet was hardly even a thing when the following interview took place in 1994. Jimmy would never have dreamed his song would be running so rampant online. And the only thing going viral was the strain of HIV through LGBTQIA communities.
Being his out, outspoken and often outraged self, goodness knows what Jimmy would have done with such a powerful tool as the net. In this interview, he’s frank to the point of telling me about how he used to enjoy fucking a priest in a graveyard from time to time. Imagine if TMZ and TikTok had been around then…
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In 1984, when a chameleon boy called George was dressing up in frocks, and a woman named Annie was donning pinstripes and singing ‘Who’s That Girl?’, something more than just gender-bending was going on. Gay sexual politics were taking to the streets in a blatantly more radical and latently more pragmatic manner than in the late ’60s. News of a big disease with a little name was still blurry, but those who recognised the presence and threat of HIV and AIDS were making their awareness heard. Amid the propaganda and the protesting stood one relatively ambiguous pop star with big ideals. His name was Jimmy Somerville and the band he marched with was Bronski Beat.
“I believe 90 per cent of the stories in the media are just crap. I mean those stories about Keanu, the poor man, give him a break. He has no problem with gays. He’s very gay-friendly, but because somebody is gay-friendly, suddenly they have to be labelled a closet. Give them some space.”
The Russian phonetics of the very name ‘Bronski’ alluded to left-wing politics, and the themes of gay rights and sexual awareness continued when Somerville and fellow band member, Richard Coles, gave the Beat a break to form The Communards who enjoyed massive success with dance floor staples Don’t Leave Me This Way and Never Can Say Goodbye. A small amount of solo success for Somerville followed thereafter, but since then he’s taken time out from his pop career to “live life to the full as a gay man in the here and now”. These days, Jimmy stands a certain distance from the soap box but recalls the heady occasions when just about anything he’d say was turned into a sexual/political sound bite.
“I was so hungry for identity and energy back then that I took on everything. As much as I think that gender-fucking and drag are great fun, being an ordinary person with a t-shirt on can be just as loud,” he says.
Especially when that t-shirt reads ‘Act Up: Silence = Death’, referring to the need for people to start talking unashamedly about the AIDS epidemic. Although a once grim topic, Somerville can now laugh as he recalls the time he unsuccessfully tried to get Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan to wear an ‘Act Up’ t-shirt.
“Of course, Little Miss Indignant started having a tantrum, but I can kind of laugh at it now.”
Somerville admits he put a lot of noses out of joint with his earlier energetic activism, and not just within the straight community…
“I think more gay men found me too radical and too noisy. It’s that whole syndrome of ‘We’d rather just keep our voices down and get on with it’. But at that time, I was realising what AIDS was and how it could affect our politics and culture; that it was going to do so much damage to the progress we’d made. So I thought it was time to get vocal, to get angry. Then AIDS affected me in a profound way: I was sharing a house with some friends and one of them was dying. For two years I watched him deteriorate. If anything, it made me realise my own mortality and understand the importance of friendships and love. That is definitely reflected in all of my songs. In the end, my songs are about love and death and life.”
Somerville’s solo work, hence, sees heavy themes balanced with light ones. Just when his lyrics seem to be plunging too far into the depths (‘He wanted a man, not psychiatry; all he got was a hospital bed and some pills’), up pops something tragically trivial (‘My nails are a mess but I couldn’t care less’). The combination of emotion and exuberance is deliberate, says Somerville, and is part of a deeper tradition in gay culture.
“Gay people take all the tragedy and all the pain and turn it into this kind of celebration. We’re a very resilient group of people, and that’s what I love. I think that’s something gays should be proud of.”
Part of that pride, he adds, is the gay community’s courage and humour in bringing together its masculine and feminine elements, specifically with drag.
“I’ve done drag many a time. It’s one of the most liberating experiences in the world. There should be drag classes in every country’s education curriculum. I think all men should go through this process of transformation from a ‘man’ to a ‘woman’, not just for fun; they have to actually try and become the character and the personality. I think if more men did this, they would actually realise who they really are.”
Now that we’re living in an era where LGBTI+ icons are just a Google-search away, and an age where, thankfully, we’re steps closer to seeing the final chapter of the AIDS epidemic, Somerville insists we shouldn’t be complacent toward certain issues.
“It’s so easy to think about safe sex when you’re not having sex, but if you’re in the throes of passion, it’s difficult to apply that disciplined approach. The idea of safe sex is still something fairly new in a sense, for some people. Sex is something that’s with you when you’re young, and if you explore it when you’re very young it’s kind of difficult to adopt a different way of thinking. I know I’ve done things and the next day thought, ‘What the fuck have I done?’. But I’m not going to sit back and torture myself, because it’s done. Otherwise I’d just become a mess.”
Somerville’s philosophical approach to living, as opposed to the evangelical zeal he’s displayed in the past, doesn’t stop here. In an interesting parallel between life and art, he discloses that he once used to see a closeted man of the cloth but that their sessions weren’t exactly for confession.
“I used to fuck with a priest. There’s this great little cemetery in North London where people cruise, and I met this guy there with a shaved head who was really hot. I had two incidents with him, and the next time I saw him was on High Street and he was a priest! I was absolutely outraged. But he seemed to be a cool guy, quite together, and I don’t think he had any guilt… Why didn’t I continue it? Well, you know, I did him twice, which is enough, really – his dick was no surprise to me after the second time.”
Somerville says the affair occurred just prior to the release of the much-publicised film Priest, and although he could obviously relate to its steamy scenes, the film’s exploration of institutional repression and hypocrisy engaged his ever-present political streak.
“I’m so outraged that the church is this little safe haven for fucked-up queers. I think it’s about time this is addressed and those hypocrites are exposed.”
Perhaps inching closer to his soap box again, Jimmy says he wasn’t the happiest about a straight actor taking a gay role in the aforementioned film, and that one aspect of the perpetuation of stereotypes in film is the casting of straight actors in gay roles.
“I didn’t go see Priscilla because I didn’t want to see a bunch of straight men pretending to be drag queens. I’d rather see a movie with real drag queens. I’ve been around too long and I’m too much of a fag to watch somebody who’s not a fag play a fag.”
But on the other hand, he doesn’t mind seeing gay actors playing straight roles, as long as they’re out and proud in real life. “I think if you’re going to be gay and out, that’s great. To the public, it’s like, ‘Here’s this gay man playing a straight role. He could very well be my brother, my boyfriend, my husband, or the man next door who I assumed would be heterosexual’. It starts to get rid of all that mysticism and all those stereotypes.”
At this juncture – with straights playing gays and gays playing straights on our movie screens – Keanu Reeves’ name drops into conversation, with Somerville admonishing the gay-whisper brigade.
“I believe 90 per cent of the stories in the media are just crap. I mean those stories about Keanu, the poor man, give him a break. He has no problem with gays. He’s very gay-friendly, but because somebody is gay-friendly, suddenly they have to be labelled a closet. Give them some space.
“In gay culture, because we don’t have too many out-and-proud famous people, as soon as there is the slightest [suggestion] that somebody famous such as Keanu could possibly be gay, people jump on it. It’s just hunger for out and visible icons.”
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Soap Stars: a Gallery of Vintage Soap Ads in a Time of Frantic Sanitising
The other day I went out shopping for office supplies and came back with a stapler, A4 paper, squishie toy shaped like a hotdog, Post-Its and lots of small bottles of hand sanitiser.
It seems that while we are well over the Covid scare, some of us, like me, are still in the habit of repetitively washing our hands and frantically rubbing sanitiser over them: at Woolworths, at Bunnings, even the nail spa (oh-oh).
In light of this OCD-type addiction to hygiene, Cream goes back to its capitalist roots and pays tribute to the humble soap advertisement.
Enjoy our gallery. Then you can get back to that stockpiling…
Compiled by Antonino Tati via Instagram, Pinterest and Etsy.
↑ Dove ‘Pink’ Soap
↑ Lux Soap
↑ Dove Soap
↑ Fairy Soap
↑ David S. Brown’s Soap
↑ Lava Soap
↑ Ivory Soap
↑ Pears Soap
↑ Fairy Soap (racist much?)
↑ Lux Soap
↑ Lifebuoy Soap
↑ Tone Soap
↑ Palmolive Soap
↑ Palmolive Soap
↑ Pears ‘English School’ Soap
↑ Pears Soap
↑ Lux ‘Toilet’ Soap (starring Joan Crawford)
↑ Soap Magazine Feature
↑ Strong Soaps Did This, Not Jonny
↑ Ivory Soap
↑ Pears Soap
↑ Packer’s Tar Soap
↑ Now for that Lifebuoy feeling!
↑ Le Savon Dirtoff Soap
↑ Le Savon Dirtoff Soap (ft. Michael Jackson, yikes!)
↑ This one’s so messed up, we’re not sure where to begin…
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