Virtual Kris Kringle #10: Tim Cutters
Tim Hoey of Cut Copy gets up close and Xmas-y with Nick Foley and a $20 note. And turducken.
Album of 2009: Sonic Youth - The Eternal
Song of 2009: Lily Allen - "Not Fair"
Favourite Xmas Dish: - Turducken.
Favourite Xmas Song: The Traveling Wilburys - "Christmas All Over Again"
Complete this sentence: "I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but __________ had one of the greatest __________ of all time."
"I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but Dan Whitford had one of the greatest disco beards of all time".
$20 present for Nick Foley: Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
Stuck for Xmas ideas? Check out the Modular Xmas Party Stockings.
Virtual Kris Kringle #9: The Swiss
Adelaide's finest, The Swiss, talk trash, sci-fi movies, Rihanna and what the heck to get Jonathan Boulet for $20.
Album of 2009:
Sid - Holy Ghost.
Luke - They didn't have an album.
Sid - That Holy Ghost remix of that Panthers song then.
Tony - Who Made Who - The Plot.
December 16, 2009 at 1:45pm in news, The Swiss, Jonathan Boulet
Modular Melbourne Xmas Party Playing Times
The Melbourne Xmas Party playing times have just been announced and if Sydney's seasonal bash last weekend was anything to go by - this weekend's is bound to be an absolute corker. The good times will start rolling from 4pm at The Espy, St. Kilda. If you haven't already got your tickets, now's the time.
December 16, 2009 at 11:35am in news, Canyons, Jonathan Boulet, Tame Impala, Muscles, The Bang Gang Deejays
"It's Blitz!" In Triple J's Top Ten Albums of 2009
Over the weekend Triple J listeners voted Yeah Yeah Yeahs' It Blitz! as the 7th best album of 2009, in addition to making many Triple J staff member's own top ten lists. While we were busy celebrating their latest record, YYYs celebrated 10 years of All Tomorrow's Parties by playing the entirety of their debut, Fever To Tell (including hidden track "Poor Song") in Minehead on December 10.
Tickets to the It's Blitz! Tour are on sale now.
Virtual Kris Kringle #8: Muscles
Melbourne Xmas Party maestro, Muscles, tells us what he'd drop 20 smackers on for Andee Frost and just what makes prawn cocktails so damn delectable.
Album of 2009: Lusine - A Certain Distance, Annie - Don't Stop, Matias Aguayo - Ay Ay Ay
Song of 2009: Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow"
Gallery: Modular Xmas Party, Sydney, 12/12/2009
'Twas the season to be extra jolly at the Sydney leg of the 2009 Modular Xmas Parties. A jam-packed, scorcher of a summer's day was had by all in attendance at the Beach Road Hotel in Bondi, while the masses enjoyed big tunes and bigger vibes from the likes of Tame Impala, Jonathan Boulet, The Swiss, Canyons, Kim, Bang Gang, Tim Cutters, Anna Lunoe, Graz, Dreamtime and Johnny The Ladd.
December 14, 2009 at 1:54pm in photos, Tame Impala, Jonathan Boulet, The Swiss, Canyons, Kim, The Bang Gang Deejays
Modcast Spring Cleaning
Modcasts are back with a vengeance and we want to make sure you're going to get the most out of them, in the easiest possible fashion. We've got some big names and great mixes lined up for the new year - so to take full advantage we've got some spring cleaning instructions below.
Virtual Kris Kringle #7: Tame Impala
The Tame lads get seasonal and charitable in their quest for the perfect pressie for The Swiss.
Album of 2009: Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms, Julian Casablancas - Phrazes for the Young, Flaming Lips - Embryonic, Bibio, BlakRoc may be a late contender.
Song of 2009: Julian Casablancas - "11th Dimension"
December 14, 2009 at 11:53am in news, Tame Impala, The Swiss
Modular Xmas Party Stockings
If you get down to the Sydney Modular Xmas Party, you'll find some stocking stuffers up for grabs. Contained in each pack is some killer gear in addition to some bad ass savings. What's not to love? The stockings will be available for $25, $50 and $100 and these prices will only be available on the day - there's a free NeverEverLand shirt in every pack, packaged and good to go. Here's what's up for grabs.
Modular Sydney Xmas Party Playing Times
Feast your eyes on the the Sydney Modular Xmas Party playing times, below. The festivities kick off at 1pm at The Beach Road Hotel, Bondi. Melbourne's playing times will be announced later next week. See you there - or be square. Get your tickets here.
December 11, 2009 at 2:13pm in news, Kim, Van She, Ladyhawke, The Bang Gang Deejays, Tame Impala, Jonathan Boulet, Canyons
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