NEW STREET PRESS- MUSIC FEEDS!

Every week I make a valiant effort to pick up and read our local street press from cover to cover. I pick up Brag to see if my face has made it to the social pages (their articles are a bit too ‘hip’ and regularly lack in actual quality content); I occasionally grab D-World to feel as though I’m somewhat up-to-date with the local dance and electronica scene (though secretly I just skip straight to their horoscopes section for a light-hearted witty chuckle); and of course I read The Drum Media to hear about new music, work out what bands I’m seeing that week and to generally feel ‘informed’.

Though for a long time whilst reading the Drum, the paper cuts induced from having to flip through so many advertisements and unappealing articles on international (or sold out ‘Aussies’) rather than true blue local ones has been getting me down (note: novelty bandaids help). Besides, who doesn’t just jump straight to the ‘gig guide’ section and if I wanted to read about Radiohead’s latest droning record or Amy Winehouse’s (ass)crack addiction, I’d spend my hard earned cash on a fricking Rolling Stone!

I can’t remember the last time I’ve read a whole feature article on real local bands, eg. Mz Ann Thropik, The Blush Foundation or Art vs. Science (yeah, I’m mentioning my favourite Scout bands… objectivity has never been my forte!). But bands, never fear!! No longer shall bands with pr managers and record companies take preference over you!!

A new music street press has graced our shores. It’s called MUSIC FEEDS. By the looks of things, music actually does feed this publication, LOCAL music at that. As their manifesto describes, “Music Feeds [is] the new support vehicle for the independent music/arts scene, of Sydney and beyond”. (Sounds frighteningly similar to the manifesto of some music show screen on TVS?!?) Not only is their focus on independent  music and arts, it is also an INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION! Independent media and music? I’m so excited it’s a bit too much to take in really.

They claim to be “trying to encourage a culture of co-operation, originating in our industry of music, and then ideally spilling over into broader society”. Whilst this aspect of their manifesto is a bit of hippy bull crap for me to really believe, their intentions are so inspiring that I can’t help but give them the highest props for effort.

So, if you are a promoter, in a band or in the industry and want a bit of help? Contact Music Feeds at contact@musicfeeds.com.au. This is not a spelling mistake from what I can gather. Also, pick one up! Let me know what you think about it! If you can’t find a copy (maybe because I’ve stolen them all to hold close to me whilst I sleep- I’m not homeless, just in love) check out their website www.musicfeeds.com.au

P.S. Don’t get me wrong, I actually do love The Drum, The Brag and D-World… they have brought me up to be the music lover that I am. They are like those reliable best buddies you’ve known for years. Music Feeds is more like your ‘bad boy’ crush; new, exciting, independent and different from the rest.

-Jess

3 Responses to “NEW STREET PRESS- MUSIC FEEDS!”

1. Suzanne Says:
   July 20th, 2008 at 7:45 pm

   hey Jess, thanks for the heads up - I think there is a definite “how much advertising one purchases in a street press” to “how much coverage they get in said street press” ratio. Good to have more options out there. The ultimate day will come when we can get some collaboration among all of them to have a truly integrated music scene in Sydney.

2. John Says:
   August 2nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm

   Picked up the latest issue today, definently a big improvement over the other street press!

   Watch out drum/brag.

3. Dylan Says:
   August 11th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

   Yeah i love readin The Brag and Drum Media to check out local gig’s around Sydney and see if thier free or very cheap

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