Grab Season 1 Here

The Green Hornet starts playing tomorrow in cinemas around Australia. I could explain the plot to you or you could just watch the below clip. It has Seth Rogen in it so it should hopefully be worthwhile.

It has just been announced that Marilyn Manson will be a guest mentor on Helden Von Morgen (Tomorrow's Heroes) which is basically the Austrian version of X-Factor. I love Manson and the awesome music he once made oh so long ago, but does anyone think this is a good idea? Anyone at all? It sounds about as good as Christina Aguilera covering Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson.... I am sorry its so so bad, to all those that actually watch this, I will somehow make it up to you...

For those preparing to attend the Big Day Out festivals Tool has released some footage of them warming up for this leg of the tour. Enjoy!

The Foo Fighters have released a 29 second teaser of their new album..... Well that is just cruel!! I must admit I love the Foo Fighters but I had low expectations for the next album, but that has all changed. Check it out its Foo Fighters as they should be... And stay tuned, I would bet there will be much more teasing to come

Well I am not sure if it is the worst ever..... But it has gotta be pretty high up there on the list. It is the amazing iPhone Holster, which for the modest price of $35USD you can.... not actually have one because I can't imagine this guy getting enough backers! Details here

So ignoring his failure if you haven't seen the site Kick Starter before I would suggest you all check it out. It is a place where people with a creative idea can advertise their concepts in the hope of getting enough funding. My favourite on there at the moment is this neat sleep mask that wakes you up by imitating the Sun. Brilliant. Check it out here

If you haven't heard of SoundCloud before it is a website where people can upload their music for others to enjoy for free. So if your not a DJ and your throwing a party or just want something to listen to then check it out. I am currently been cranking Andy Tokyo's mixes lately, he does some very nice indie work. I love this site and will be bringing you more treasures as I find them.

Listen Andy Tokyo here

Polaroid and Lady Gaga have teamed up to release a new line of Products; the Grey Label. I cant say I care for Lady Gaga or the stupid looking camera glasses they have designed. The only one that interests me is the GL30 which is a tribute to the original Polaroid cameras, which we’re amazing in their day and I still really want one. I can still remember playing with them as a kid, shaking those little pictures to make them magically appear. The only downside to these old cameras now is that the film is quite expensive costing around $1.50 per picture. The new GL30 combines Polaroids new ZINK technology and a very retro digital camera to produce 3 x 4 inch instant photos. The price for the camera or the film has not been released yet but when it comes out I will definitely be getting one and jumping around my bed while some girl models for me like Austin Powers in the awesome scene with Elizabeth Hurley. One to watch out for..... pretty much for that reason.

Picture courtesy of Polaroid

We have a snake that lives in our yard that likes to come out and sun bake whenever the weather is good. So I thought I would share a pic of him for you. He is about 1.5m long, seems nice and is some form of python. We havent decided what to name him yet so we are open to suggestions. Sorry about the picture quality it was taken on my iPhone

Chronicles of Never have launched a new website and on line store. Chronicles of Never are one of Australia’s leading boutique labels started by Gareth Moody (formerly Tsubi/Ksubi). They have been setting the bench mark in Australia for a few years now with their very distinct materials and style. Definitely one to check out if you’re looking for some unique clothing and accessories.

http://www.chroniclesofnever.com/

Pictures courtesy of Chronicles of Never

If your into SciFi shows or you have just realized that Family Guy is no longer funny and need something to watch, check out Caprica. I am up to the last episode of the first season at the moment and I have gotten way too in to it, prob just cause Alessandra Torresani is a nerdy fox. But either way I recommend it which is all that matters.

Grab the series 1 boxset here
Thanks to Maxim for the picture

The awesome electro punks Crystal Castles have teamed up with the legendary Robert Smith (The Cure) to create one hell of a song. Not In Love features music by Crystal Castles and the surprisingly fitting vocals of Robert Smith, if you haven’t heard it yet check it out here Youtube

Vote for it in the triple j hottest 100!

Olympus invented the rugged camera many years ago and have since been up there with the best in the category. They have now released the new line up of Tough cameras for 2011 the TG-310 and the TG-610.

The new Tough cameras are Waterproof (to 16 feet for the TG-610 and 10 feet for the TG-310), Shockproof (to 5 feet) and Freezeproof (to 14 degrees Fahrenheit) to deliver amazing images even when you take them to extremes. There is also an optional underwater housing for the TG-610 that will allow it go to depths of 131ft. Beyond their durable exteriors, the TG-610 and TG-310 deliver superior image quality thanks to 14 megapixels, high-definition (HD) video, wide-angle optical zoom lenses (5x on the TG-610 and 3.6x on the TG-310) and dual image stabilization. The cameras come in a variety of colors to complement your own individual style. Current estimated pricing is TG-310 $199USD and TG610 $299USD and will be available in February.

Bottom Line: We will have to see the picture quality when they come out, at the moment if your in the market for a rugged go anywhere camera the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 are the best in the category for overall strength and picture quality. The silver version is currently on sale here for $265USD.
 
For the full specs; Olympus

TG-610 Pictures

Fujifilm has announced the new FinePix X100 to great interest of professional and enthusiast photographers. Now lets face it, anyone can throw a retro style case on a camera and it will be a commercial success, I would probably buy it. But Fujifilm has gone all out with the FinePix X100 with the intentions to compete with the low to mid range DSLRs but still be a small nimble package that can fit in your pocket. The camera features a 12.3-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor and an f/2 lens with a fixed focal length of 23mm, equivalent to a 35mm semi-wide angle. Now for the downside, the current expected approx retail price is $1,200USD which is very heavy when you think of what DSLRs are available in that price range, you could get a D90 with a couple of decent lenses for that. But you can't get a Leica for that price and that is really where this camera comes into its own. All those that can't afford the hefty price of a Leica but want a small camera that can take DSLR quality pictures.

Bottom Line: Is it worth the money? Well I will let you know in March when I get my hands on one..... Right after I spend the night in a bar picking up girls by pretending I'm a journo that just got back from some war zone.... I am convinced this will work... Until then, grab a Nikon P7000 instead for around $500 for great picture quality at a very low price (currently on sale here for $379USD Bargain!).

For full specs on this classy looking camera; Fujifilm

Happy Birthday David Bowie!!!

I am a massive fan of David Bowie's music. He is a legend and not just because he invented the fashionable mullet which bogans everywhere thank him for, but he did pave the way for a lot of musicians to come. So here are a couple of clips as a tribute.

Does Not Equal is an Australian label producing some killer unique jewellery. Their latest release Cruce Signati (Marked with a Cross) is centered on the common symbol of a cross. The idea being to restore the 70’s and 80’s punk use of the cross as a sign of youth and cultural revolt.... the result..... Some killer jewellery.

For the full range and to purchase Does Not Equal

It’s that time again the most important awards in the world are on, the triple j hottest 100! If you haven’t got your votes in yet then check out this site for some help on getting that short list of 50 songs down to 10. Just click on the name and it should hopefully play the video.

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/10/

Saint Augustine Academy has been one of my favourite labels for some time now and they have delivered again with their latest range ‘Crystal Ballroom’ which has been inspired by a late 70’s Melbourne venue of the same name. These are by far my favourite pieces from the range though, the Vampire Jackets. They are just so dam good they actually might restore some creditability to vampires after the horrible twilight saga. Apart from looking amazing the quality is perfect as you can expect from this label and they are very versatile.
For the full range Saint Augustine Academy
Images care of The Annex

For those looking for a cheaper alternative We Rob Bank’s Russel Jacket is great value for money. I guess the name implies that they have been designed with Russel Brand in mind, so it should increase your chances with ultra hot pop stars, which is always a plus. A jacket like this for $179.95 is a bargain, get one before they sell out.

The latest album from Norwegian band Shining is just..... Great. If you haven't heard of these guys before they actually started out as an acoustic jazz quartet back in 1999 and have since moved into producing some amazing metal music. Their latest release combines black metal and free jazz into what they have coined as blackjazz. I still haven't decided if its the metal album of the year but it is up there. If you like your into metal black and are looking for a unique sound check it out.

Youtube - The Madness and the Damage Done

Picture Courtesy of Myspace