tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15324164162885287212024-02-03T03:32:45.721+10:00BATS magazineBATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-21569824965451817912010-04-08T12:59:00.007+10:002010-04-12T14:06:40.489+10:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">WE'VE MOVED TO TUMBLR!</span></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello bloggers! We've moved our blog to tumblr, it made more sense seeing that our website is hosted on tumblr anyway and it's making things a whole lot easier for ourselves.<div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you all for following us on this blog, and we hope you can still follow our blogging at</div><div><a href="http://batsmagazine.tumblr.com/">www.batsmagazine.tumblr.com</a> or alternatively at <a href="http://blog.batsmagazine.com/">www.blog.batsmagazine.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>You can still read through our blogger archive by clicking the 'older posts' link below.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information on BATS magazine, please visit <a href="http://www.batsmagazine.com">www.batsmagazine.com</a> or email contact@batsmagazine.com</div></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-89809544952656668752010-04-05T20:02:00.003+10:002010-04-05T20:05:15.790+10:00$5 entry<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">IF</span></span> you say <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">BATS</span> on the door at Pistol Whipped this Thurday night. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Saying it in an irish accent won't get you in any cheaper, </div><div style="text-align: left;">but you will mostly likely get strange looks in return.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24353_384476713738_55370168738_3705704_3523763_n.jpg" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-88732651357383684222010-04-04T14:55:00.001+10:002010-04-04T14:56:50.056+10:00Happy Easter<div style="text-align: left;">classic jesus<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e239/brookekitty/Comments/lol_jesus_did_not_die.jpg" /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-33405667822584429262010-04-03T10:21:00.002+10:002010-04-03T10:31:13.667+10:00YDO launch party photosYoung Designers Online launched last Friday night with a fabulous party. That unfortunately we weren't able to attend due to prior commitments to No Waves (see previous post). Their website is officially up and running <a href="http://www.youngdesignersonline.com.au/">www.youngdesignersonline.com.au</a><div><br /></div><div>However, I wanted to post some photos, especially of snailTRAIL's wonderful tights, shirts and (fuck yes) capes! Please check out their website <a href="http://www.snailtrail.com.au/">www.snailtrail.com.au</a><br /><div><br /></div><div>fashion and social photography by WJphotography <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.warrenjopson.com.au.">www.warrenjopson.com.au</a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9909/ydo9.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7724/ydo10.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9198/ydodollyrockerscopy.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9276/ydo18.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7449/ydo1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5718/ydo2.jpg" /></div>BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-8176768298287448842010-04-02T11:05:00.002+10:002010-04-02T11:11:06.961+10:00no way-vesThree of us went to the second installment of <span style="font-weight: bold;">No Waves</span> last Friday night to do some live art, get "crunk" and cause a general ruckus of sorts. I, personally, was unable to attend.. which makes this post a bit pointless. But fuck you, here are some photos of us taken by Alex Wall.<br /><br />see more photos at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.takennever.com">www.takennever.com</a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.naturalability.com.au/takennever/images/partypics/nowaves_2/images/party_photos-0195.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.naturalability.com.au/takennever/images/partypics/nowaves_2/images/party_photos-0197.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.naturalability.com.au/takennever/images/partypics/nowaves_2/images/party_photos-0193.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.naturalability.com.au/takennever/images/partypics/nowaves_2/images/party_photos-0184.jpg" />BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-27318154263678102032010-04-01T21:26:00.002+10:002010-04-01T21:29:40.319+10:00Fuck Effy<div style="text-align: left;">Another rant from the hilarious Jessie Power...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9417/effyw.jpg" /><br /></div><br />If the cultivation of British drama Skins has not infected your life at some stage like a bad case of genital herpes, then it is my duty to inform you that you are living under a rather dark and desolate rock, my friend. At the helm of this cult-like following, (that I’m sure makes even Tom Cruise feel a bit queasy), is the worshipping of Effy Stonem: an illusive creature of which I can only describe as a satanic goddess of parties, pills and psychotic episodes. Girls, you’ve probably uttered the words, “I hate you” upon scowling at her bangin’ bod and luscious locks, before considering embracing lesbianism solely for her. Boys – well, I think one is able to allude to the kinds of activities that you have pursued whilst thinking about Effy Stonem.<br /><br />However, it is important to remember that Effy is a literal freak of nature. When God created Effy, he must have got laid the night before, for she is the quintessential product of genetic flawlessness – a one-of-a-kind monument of human perfection that reminds us all that in comparison, we’re basically hags.<br /><br />It is embarrassing and somewhat uncomfortable though, to watch the army of anorexic, lace-gloved chain smokers that have arisen from the desire to become living, breathing clones of Effy Stonem.<br /><br />I’m sorry, but the reality is, just because you pop pills, party like it’s 1999 and look as though you’re in dire need of a steak, does not mean you resemble this God-like creature – it just means people may mistake you for an extra fresh off of the set of Twilight: how awkward!<br /><br />Now, please do not send Christina Aguilera knocking on my doorstep to punch me in the head for refusing to regurgitate her infamous words of wisdom: “You are beautiful in every single way, yes words can’t bring you down!” For I am not saying that you are ugly. I’m just saying that in comparison to Effy Stonem you’re ugly – but that’s okay!<br /><br />I have came to the ultimate conclusion that she is simply too perfect to be an earthling and is therefore an undercover spy from Pluto, wanting to know why the fuck we have shunned their tiny planet and not sent them a Christmas card since 2005. Consequently, you may stop feeling bad about the fact that you will never look like her by seeking comfort in the fact that beyond the exterior of porcelain skin and smokey eyes, she probably has green scales and a third eye, so it’s fine! Personally, I have taken a profound likening to Effy’s wacky co-star Pandora, whom shares a wide array of interests with myself such as doughnuts, pyjama parties and dancing like a 1980’s throwback.<br /><br />My Mum always told me: “It’s so important to know who you are”. At first, I thought that perhaps the woman I had come to love unconditionally was in fact a moron, who believed that after all these years of stitching labels on my clothing, I might still be unsure what my name is. But now, I see that the old girl has a point. In hindsight, the likelihood of becoming as immaculately messed-up as Effy is about as probable as Osama Bin Laden becoming president of the United States, so please – put down the pills and pop some Vitamin C instead and for the love of God, please go and eat a fucking happy meal while you’re at it!kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-36046303454704871052010-03-31T10:48:00.006+10:002010-03-31T11:20:45.630+10:00SURKIN giveaway!<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >+he Arcade Crea+ive</span><br />are kindly giving us 2 x DOUBLE PASSES to <span style="font-weight: bold;">SURKIN</span> this Easter Sunday at <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Met</span>!<br /><br />TO WIN yourself a double pass: email <span style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as "<span style="font-style: italic;">JERKIN' MY SURKIN</span>" along with your full name to enter our competition.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >- winners will be notified by email and chosen at random - winners must be strictly 18+ -</span><br /><br />Check the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=338976546660&ref=ts">Facebook Event</a> for details.<br /><center><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4034/surkinwebart.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><object height="225" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10427699&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10427699&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10427699">OUTRAGE FEAT. SURKIN + BURNS</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/arcadecreative">+he Arcade Crea+ive</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />Also, to everyone who went to the BOYS NOIZE show,<br />here is a Thank You video from +he Arcade Crea+ive :<br /><br /><object height="225" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10543966&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10543966&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10543966">THANK YOU 4 COMING BOYS NOIZE RECORDS</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/arcadecreative">+he Arcade Crea+ive</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></center>BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-58942481921385251952010-03-31T09:34:00.003+10:002010-03-31T09:45:30.739+10:00swiss cheese<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >THE SWISS + MARK E</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >12 HOUR PARTY</span><br /></div><br />Our friends are throwing are rad 12 hour party this <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday April 3</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barsoma</span> - a massive way to celebrate the death (and eventually the resurrection) of jesus christ!<br /><br />Sydney/Modular band <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Swiss</span> will be playing a live set, as well as <span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Mark E</span> from the UK. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mitzi</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Parties Of Interzone</span> will also be playing live sets. And enjoy a great list of djs to keep the night going: RIO LOBOTOMY, MIKE REDFERN, TIM FUCHS & RIKKI NEWTOWN<br /><br />pre-sale tickets are $15, <a href="https://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=14975">grab them now</a>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs474.ash1/25977_404036568242_553718242_4871377_3701492_n.jpg" /></div>BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-35846841500471194162010-03-30T17:56:00.004+10:002010-03-30T18:13:27.980+10:00ATTN photographers: VIEWFINDER submissions now open<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">VIEWFINDER<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Film photography will always be my favourite over digital. Any person can take a decent photo with autofocus on a dSLR these days, true talent lies in being able to operate film cameras (as I slowly but surely learn this at Uni).<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ninelives</span> will be having their second Viewfinder show - an exhibition of film photography on the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">16th of April</span>. Anyone is welcome to submit their photos, it's a great chance for young budding photographers to get their work seen and also make a few bucks while you're at it. Submissions close on the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">12th of April</span>. Please check the Ninelives blog for all <a href="http://wehaveninelives.blogspot.com/2010/03/submissions-open-two-weeks.html">terms & conditions</a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/lach20/flyer420px.jpg" /><br /></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-72733847854737488272010-03-22T11:26:00.003+10:002010-03-22T11:31:57.615+10:00RANT: Prepubescent Popstars<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4456/popstars.jpg" /><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I cannot even begin to define the feeling that soars through my veins each time I am innocently skipping through TV channels and all of a sudden bombarded I’m with the image of Miley Cyrus “movin’ her hips like yeah” (What does that even mean?) I can only describe this sensation as a dense combination of disgust, intolerance, anger, fear and though it sickens me to the core, jealousy.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Why the fuck am I stuck at school wrestling with quadratics when Miley “I’m just asking to be punched in the face” Cyrus is making millions from dancing like a demented stripper? <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sitting perched on another branch of the Disney family’s ultimate brat pack are the Jonas Brothers who, if I were given the opportunity, would quite casually push in front a moving bus. I don’t care if they’re ‘hawt’, they are a disgrace to teenage, blood-related, musical trios who blitzed the scene way before them (ie. Hanson, marry me). <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My simmering fit of rage becomes aggravated yet again when I find myself running like Napoleon Dynamite’s little sister (if ever a creature were to exist) to the train station every afternoon, because the sheer weight of my schoolbag leaves me in dire need of a chiropractor. I think to myself, whilst I am on the brink of paraplegia, the Jonas Brothers are probably sitting on Oprah’s warm, chiropractic sofa discussing their recent hit single entitled, ‘Today I grew my first pubic hair”. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Quite frankly, I am pissed. I feel like I’ve drawn the short straw of adolescent normality. In the grand scheme of things, I am just an angry girl with short legs and an affinity for scrabble. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Despite this, at least one is able to take solace in the fact that I am ultimately insignificant during these awkward years of hormonal retardation. My life will not be forever haunted by the lingering ghost of those raunchy photos I took of myself being a promiscuous gal on self-timer – Mi-Cy, on the other hand is not in such a fortunate position.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, instead of punching walls and wishing it were you whose lack of musical talent was recognised by Disney, why not turn your anger into amusement? Gather a group of friends and place bets on which Jo Bro will be the first to enter rehab; buy the Hannah Montana soundtrack and use the disc as a Frisbee; or if you’re feeling particularly bitter, why not start a group on Facebook called, “Wow! I can’t believe Justin Bieber is actually gay” and simply witness the lives of twelve-year-old girls crumble before you. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and restore my sanity and to a greater extent, my faith in humanity.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-54183686921192862432010-03-18T14:14:00.002+10:002010-03-31T10:03:57.032+10:00DELPHIC GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">DELPHIC AUSTRALIAN TOUR</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Brisbane Show Giveaway!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">UK band <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DELPHIC</span> are heading down under for their very first Australian tour, presented by <a href="http://www.modularpeople.com/">Modular</a>, this month. Their Brisbane show is next <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday March 25</span> at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Hi-Fi Bar</span> with Bag Raiders (DJ set), Matt Van Schie (Van She) and Modular DJs.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Modular, we have a double pass to giveaway to DELPHIC's Brisbane show!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">TO ENTER: email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ACOLYTE</span>' along with your full name!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; ">*COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED*</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tickets are $35 available online <a href="http://tickets.thehifi.com.au/default.aspx?Event=14523">here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can also download their album ACOLYTE for $15 with every ticket purchased to selected shows. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more information please visit the Modular website <a href="http://www.modularpeople.com/artists/delphic/525.html">here</a> (where you can also download 4 tracks from Delphic's album Acolyte for free)</div><div style="text-align: left;">or the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150102415310121&ref=ts">Delphic Australian Tour - Brisbane Facebook Event</a></div><center><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2vl2tZV6XV4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2vl2tZV6XV4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs388.snc3/23683_360408007608_90346827608_3056572_1985526_n.jpg" /><br /></div></center></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-6643314563557158282010-03-17T23:40:00.005+10:002010-03-18T14:30:49.013+10:00No waves allowed here mate<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">NEXT FRIDAY</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs015.snc3/12299_105498816141131_100000430390051_142856_7691814_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 509px; height: 720px;" src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs015.snc3/12299_105498816141131_100000430390051_142856_7691814_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; font-family:'century gothic';font-size:12px;"><div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thanks to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">the boys at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">No Waves,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, we have a double pass to giveaway!</span></div><div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">To WIN, email </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">win@batsmagazine.com</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> with the subject as '</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">No waves allowed here, mate</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">' along with your full name to enter!</span></div></span>BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-34272370061359836072010-03-17T20:42:00.005+10:002010-03-17T20:58:02.730+10:00RANT: Cartoon Backpacks<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5050/cartoonbckpcks.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Burn 'em and bury 'em</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">by Jessie Power</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cartoon backpacks are one of the many reasons that I have grown to become an increasingly anti-social human being, harbouring hatred and a festering desire to bludgeon humanity within an inch of its life.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was just last week when I sat on a public bench immersing myself in the ebb and flow of city life, pondering the universe (I was waiting for my Mum to pick me up from work), when the internal monologue of philosophical debate going on in my head was abruptly concluded by a baffling sight: A seventeen-year-old boy wearing a ‘Bob the Builder’ back pack at the same time he is blasting Snoop Dogg’s ‘Gangsta Luv’ through his mobile's speaker. One only has to pose the question: what the actual fuck?<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My eyes have been soiled on countless occasions by emos and wanksters everywhere who feel it necessary to adopt the craze of cartoon backpacks that have taken kindergartens globally by storm. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">However, enough is enough, the time has come to make it clear: sporting a ‘Dora the Explorer’ backpack does not make you cool, it just makes me want to impale you over the head with a large, jagged rock. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone knows that respect is something that must be earned and for those of you who believe that wearing Elmo on your back will instantly reward you with infinite respect from the world, you are wrong.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Think of some of the most influential figures that humanity has ever produced and ask your self, “Can I imagine this person wearing a cartoon backpack?” <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Napoleon Bonaparte: No.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">William Shakespeare: Definitely not.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jesus: No fucking way.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So the moral of the story is, whether you opt for Dora, Bob, Elmo or even Winnie the Pooh, you’re still wearing a cartoon backpack and thus you will remain an inferior human being to the rest of us and are eligible to be used as a mobile target used for spear-throwing competitions. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-26480110418959030002010-03-17T18:22:00.004+10:002010-03-22T09:16:34.058+10:00BHATS of a different kind...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">LAKES & BHATS</span></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>BHATS will be exhibiting his quirky illustrations at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Attic-Art-Space-Toowoomba/301252862080?ref=ts&v=wall">The Attic Gallery</a> in Toowoomba on Friday March 26. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>more details <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=383077391432">here </a></div>check out his blog - <a href="http://skeleton.tumblr.com/">skeleton.tumblr.com</a><div>and feast your eyes on these:</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/WZrbBrghNo83v14l8kdpImcmo1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku080lO5rp1qzohhxo1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwffcgTT7n1qzohhxo1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksogts4HNJ1qzohhxo1_r1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksj24iEori1qzohhxo1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/WZrbBrghNnuzawvfm3hr3FsSo1_400.jpg" /><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-33489446909381548672010-03-15T17:22:00.003+10:002010-03-15T17:24:03.635+10:00Whiskers aint that expensive<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/lach20/FEED-THE-CAT-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 567px;" src="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/lach20/FEED-THE-CAT-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>feed yo cat, foo'BATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794604487448704128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-23572153037308566432010-03-10T16:22:00.005+10:002010-03-14T12:41:13.035+10:00Happy 1st Birthday FANS<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7193/march13.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">FANS FIRST BIRTHDAY</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Most 1st birthday parties are filled with babies covered in their own shit and saliva who can bearly sit up without falling over, obnoxious over protective parents and ridiculously bored older siblings...<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">FANS</span> however are turning 1 and their gift to you is a banging party with a preview of their new space - the new <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Club House</span> (previously known as Valley Studios). This <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday March 13</span>, the doors of the Club House will open to reveal their new venue and what we can expect later on in the year when it swings into full gear. Helping FANS celebrating their birthday will be:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jonathan Boulet, Young Heretics, Megastick Fanfare </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and locals</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> The Strange Attractors.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">✚ GIVEAWAY ✚</span></span></div><div>1st round tickets have already sold out and 2nd round tickets are still available at <a href="http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=14588&promoID=100">oztix.com.au</a></div><div>Fortunately FANS have given us 2 double passes to giveaway to what looks to be a sold out show!</div><div>To enter: email win@batsmagazine.com with the subject as 'HAPPY BDAY FANS' along with your full name.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; ">*THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDD*</span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information please visit:</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=311905903061&ref=ss">Fans First Birthday Faceboook Event</a></div><div><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-3707275575293270052010-03-07T18:01:00.005+10:002010-03-31T10:02:57.116+10:00Horse Meat Disco back in Brisbane! Ticket Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9986/horsemeat.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:24px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">HORSE MEAT DISCO<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">back in Brisbane!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/horsemeatdiscolondon"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Horse Meat Disco</span></a> are heading to Brisbane this <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Friday March 12</span> at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Empire Hotel</span> for a sideshow after their Mardi Gras festivities. Helping HMD fly their rainbow flag will be <a href="http://whiskeytears.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Whiskey Tears</span></a> who are back from the UK for a couple of parties, and a whole lineup of acts including:</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Cassian (Bang Gang 12"s), Youth (21st Birthday), Matt "Ted Bear' Brady, Keen?, Tim Fuchs on first Dates, Jad And The Ladyboy's Breakfast, Mangang DJs aka Wolfgang and John St St Savior John</span><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">✟ GIVEAWAY ✟</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Lick It Media</span>, we have 2 double passes to giveaway!</div><div>To WIN 1 of the 2 passes, email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">HMD</span>' along with your full name to enter!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; ">*THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED*</span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pre-sale tickets are $10 and are available from <a href="http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=34069&ref=lickitmedia">moshtix</a> and <a href="http://lickitmedia.oztix.com.au/">oztix</a> with the special code 'HMD', for fans of Horse Meat Disco.</div><div><br /></div><div>for more information please visit:<div><a href="http://www.lickitmedia.com.au/">www.lickitmedia.com.au</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=312422843676&ref=ts">Horse Meat Disco Facebook Event</a></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs433.ash1/23952_342642791418_651361418_4701178_5544304_n.jpg" /><br /></div></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-48116717837881748132010-03-04T17:33:00.006+10:002010-03-31T10:02:42.530+10:00KITTEN PARTY ticket giveaway<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">KITTEN PARTY</span>, sounds like a feline orgy (and maybe it is in some cultures), but it is actually the name of one Brisbane local who makes beautiful music and is described as a "one-man Animal Collective". Kitten Party will be haunting the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Browning St Studios</span> on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Friday March 19</span> and he will be joined by special guests Aquanamis Freedumb (cassette launch), The Huge Nudes (Blank Realm relations), The Happy Choir (Kitchen's Floor relations) + Potato Masta spinning tunes all night long. Best of all, it is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ALL AGES</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">BYO</span>!!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">✞ GIVEAWAY ✞</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Tickets are only 5 bones, but thanks to our friends at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bedroomsuckrecords.tk"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Bedroom Suck Records</span></a>, we have two double passes to giveaway - that will be hand drawn by Joe from <a href="http://www.myspace.com/yardhand"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Yardhand</span></a> who does the best little illustrations and drawings, whoever wins these should treasure these tickets!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED*</span></span></span></div><div><br /><div>For more details please visit the following:</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=306110673536&ref=mf">Kitten Party Facebook Event</a></div><div><a href="http://www.bedroomsuckrecords.tk/">www.bedroomsuckrecords.tk</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7946/kittenpary19march.jpg" /><br /></div></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-11731348294195720602010-03-04T14:16:00.004+10:002010-03-04T14:27:18.911+10:00Lost and Found - exclusive BATS ticket promotion<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">FANS PRESENTS</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">LOST AND FOUND</span></span></div><div><br /></div>Most of us were saddened due to the cancellation of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Lost Weekend Festival</span>. Thankfully <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.fansclubnight.com/">FANS</a> </span>have arranged a last minute show this Sunday at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Rosies</span> for a lot of the international, national and local bands that were meant to play at the festival. <div><br /></div><div>Line up:</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Lou Barlow (US), Monotonix (Israel), Hawnay Troof (US), DZ, Bus Driver (US), Mt Augustus, AXXONN, No Anchor, Little Scout, Comic Sans, New Pants (China), Mt Augustus, Villains of Wilhelm, Parties of Interzone, Little Scout, Tape / Off, Can Can (Tenniscoats & Deerhoof), One One (Tenniscoats & Deerhoof), Stature::Statue, Toy Balloon, Dan Parsons & more to be confirmed.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>First round tickets are $35, but FANS have kindly made a special deal exclusive to BATS readers and fans... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">A TWO FOR ONE DEAL!!!</span></div><div>If you use the special code "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">BATS</span>" when buying your tickets online, you can get two tickets for the price of one! But be quick because this offer is VERY limited, so don't miss out! Tell your friends!</div><div><br /></div><div>Second round tickets are $45 or $50 on the door. Buy your tickets now and save money!</div><div><br /></div><div>Buy your tickets online <a href="http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=14751&promoID=100">here</a></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information please visit the following:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=502192245061">Lost and Found Facebook Event</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.fansclubnight.com/">www.fansclubnight.com</a><br /></span></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs455.ash1/25064_343715848738_55370168738_3504285_1362452_n.jpg" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-19869219945741727772010-03-03T15:54:00.005+10:002010-03-14T12:40:35.228+10:00BOYS NOIZE Brisbane Show Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4332/boysnoizepic.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">BOYS NOIZE WORLD TOUR</span><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">BRISBANE SHOW GIVEAWAY</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>After releasing his album '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Power</span>' last year in October, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.boysnoize.com">BOYS NOIZE</a> </span>is currently on a world tour bringing the sounds of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Power</span> to clubs, venues, bars, and even toilets around the globe. If you missed his set at Future Music Festival, now is your chance to see him in a more intimate setting - away from the crowds of fake tan and midrifts - next Thursday March at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Met</span>. Supporting the German Dj will be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">HOUSEMEISTER</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">AJAX</span>, as well as a bunch of great Queensland DJs.</div><div><br /></div><div>With his last show being completely sound out, and tickets selling fast, you must make sure you don't miss this one! Pre sale tickets are available online now at <a href="http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=34639&ref=moshtix">www.moshtix.com.au</a> for $25</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">✝ GIVEAWAY ✝</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thearcadecreative.com">+he Arcade Crea+ive</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> we have 2 double passes to giveaway to this show!</span></span></div><div>To win 1 of the 2 passes, simply email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">POWER</span>' along with your full name to enter.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; ">*THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDD*</span><br /></span></div><br />For more information please visit the following:<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thearcadecreative.com">www.thearcadecreative.com</a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.boysnoize.com/">www.boysnoize.com</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.futureentertainment.com.au/">www.futureentertainment.com.au </a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=300590038268&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=300590038268">Boys Noize Brisbane Show Facebook Event </a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19665_299686853634_572288634_3376450_7695979_n.jpg" /></span><br /></div></span></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-32275853798075429262010-03-01T11:57:00.003+10:002010-03-01T12:18:59.364+10:00This Saturday: The Enoggera Tce Bazaar<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4246/img2662t.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">THE ENOGGERA TCE BAZAAR</span></span></div><br />If you are looking for something to do this Saturday (March 6), and are battling with depression after hearing that The Lost Weekend Festival has been cancelled... then why not get rid of your blues with retail therapy and visit the 4th edition of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Enoggera Tce Bazaar</span>!<br /><div><br /></div><div>The evening starts off at 6.30 pm at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ithaca Hall</span> in Red Hill, and will include 3 hours of trying on clothes, drinking wine, listening to music and conversing with lovely people. What will you find at this bazaar? Well everything really; clothes (mostly vintage), accessories, handbags, jewellery, bags, hats, shoes, books, records, home furnishings and much much more. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The Entry Fee is a mere $5 but the first five people who mention <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">BATS</span> on the door will get in for free!</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information please visit the following:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 26, 139); text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.cheapfrillsbazaar.blogspot.com/">www.cheapfrillsbazaar.blogspot.com</a></span></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=322012517178">The Enoggera Tce Bazaar Facebook Event</a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1840/bazaarcopy.jpg" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-57542782302927652802010-03-01T10:53:00.005+10:002010-03-14T12:40:16.743+10:00Why we're Pistol Whipped + ticket giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1013/pistolwhipped.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">PISTOL WHIPPED</span></span></div><br />Next <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday March 11</span> brings another installment of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pistolwhippednight?ref=ss#!/pistolwhippednight?v=info">Pistol Whipped</a></span>, now at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Uber</span> in West End. This night will showcase some of the best music, art, photography and fashion from Brisbane... everything you could expect in our magazine, but in a 3D and interactive experience. And not to mention the added bonus of something that rhymes with "shrink vessels" that we're not really meant to be advertising (but think hard and it will pay off).<div><br /></div><div>The night will include sick beats from DJs:</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Jane Doe</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Aukistra</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Frankie Trouble</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DJ DayJaVu</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As well as a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/TURPENTINE/82426673271">TURPENTINE</a> FASHION PARADE! Featuring hot babes in lingerie - fashion from four Brisbane Designers. And also a photography exhibition by TUSCANY GRAY from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thelastbeatniks.com">www.thelastbeatniks.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information please visit the following:</div><div><a href="http://janedoedj.tumblr.com/">www.janedoedj.tumblr.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/pistolwhippednight">www.myspace.com/pistolwhippednight</a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=299020666435&ref=mf">Pistol Whipped Facebook Event</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">✚ GIVEAWAY ✚</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>WIN 1 of 2 double passes to Pistol Whipped. To enter: simply email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">PISTOL WHIPPED</span>' along with your full name. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDD*</span></span></span></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6826/pistolwhipped1.jpg" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-83398765618845871722010-02-28T19:49:00.004+10:002010-03-02T12:35:16.100+10:00RE: Last Dinosaurs EP launch<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/img0076u.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">LAST DINOSAURS</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">BACK FROM THE DEAD</span></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">On Friday night, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Last Dinosaurs</span> launched their debut EP '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Back From The Dead</span>' at the picturesque <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Old Museum</span>, the perfect setting for an unreal sold out show.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Comic Sans</span>, the supporting act of the night, took to the stage early. I checked the time on my mobile, and as I looked up again, the majority of the band members were suddenly shirtless. But I'm not surprised really, seeing as this is the norm for all of Comic Sans' sets as of late. Good to see all four members were "somewhat sober" enough to play this time, with Michael Campbell (The Cairos) on percussion/cowbell as well, it was fucking cool. 'Thom Moore' and an old favourite 'The Horsemen' were clear standouts and Tom's menacing vocals echoed throughout the large hall of the museum, probably creeping the shit out of the local boys scouts annual "jamboree" who were convening next door.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone then took a bit of time to recover, but anticipation for the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Last Dinosaurs</span> was growing immensely as they were setting up. As soon as the lights went out, people were running (and a few keen individuals sprinted) from all different directions to get to the stage and form a crowd. They kicked off playing 'You Are Being Lied To' and had the crowd truly mesmerised and hanging onto each beat and word. They kept on for a couple of songs, playing an old demo of theirs 'Hawaii', I then unfortunately made the mistake of going to the toilet (I have a weak bladder) to then come back and see that "snow" confetti had fallen from the balcony above, most likely during their song 'Alps'.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Highlights and crowd favourites were their stand out track 'Honolulu' (and not to mention Lachlan's amazing "funky squaredance" solo at the end), their Seinfeld intro to one of the songs and their cover of The Cure's classic 'Just Like Heaven'. Their set was flawless (albeit Caskey's banter between songs) and they finished their show with their song 'Saturn'. The added visual of a laser show (that put any disco ball to shame) being projected on the ceiling and the already fallen "snow" confetti was truly, well, beautiful and an excellent way to end the evening. Last Dinosaurs had played another amazing set, proving they are the next big thing to come out of Brisbane.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">photos by Jordan Overbye:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/comicsans2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/img0061i.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/comicsans.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/img0077afa.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/img0100ji.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss288/bats-zine/img0072q.jpg" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-65122953607947346062010-02-24T19:54:00.004+10:002010-02-24T20:15:41.119+10:00Montpelier EP launch + ticket giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/2065/montpeliereplaunchpress.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">MONTPELIER EP LAUNCH</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brisbane band, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Montpelier</span> will be launching their debut EP at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Zoo</span> next Saturday March 5 with support from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Tin Can Radio</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Timothy Carroll</span>. The boys travelled to LA last year to record their debut with producer Kevin Augunas, and will be touring the country in March. You can check out the dates of their tour on their website: <a href="http://montpeliermusic.net/wp/">www.montpeliermusic.net</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">✞ GIVEAWAY ✞</span></span><br /></div><br />We have 2 x double pass to giveaway to Montpelier's EP launch!<br />To enter: simply email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">win@batsmagazine.com</span> with the subject as '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">MONTPELIER</span>'<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- winners must be 18+ - winners will be notified by email -</span></span><br /><br />For more details: RSVP to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=290902982128">Facebook Event</a><br />or view the poster below:<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/374/eplaunchposter.png" /><br /></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532416416288528721.post-46882834895071943282010-02-24T11:01:00.005+10:002010-02-24T11:33:43.217+10:00Meet Rafal Czajka<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7039/12144116.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">RAFAL CZAJKA</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We recently received an email from Rafal (I'm afraid I would have an asthma attack if I attempted to pronounce his last name) and loved his illustrations to bits. We asked him a few questions to get to know him better. Please scroll down and have a look at his work, then visit his online portfolio, print out his pictures and stick them on your wall. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Where do you come from?</span><br />Warsaw, Poland.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Where do babies come from?</span><br />They come from the place somewhere between my liver and my lungs. They go up and come out through the crack in the back of my head, everyday.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Describe your style to us in your first language:</span><br />Pojebany, brudny, glosny. Twoja mama powie, ze brzydki i nie chce go oglądac, mam nadzieje…<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">our shitty google english translation:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">F</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ucked up, dirty, loud. Tell your mama, with nasty and do not want to go watch, I hope...</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">How do your hobbies of music and skateboarding influence your artwork?</span><br />Music is my gasoline, it makes me wanna live, scream, draw and paint. It has the biggest influence on the aesthetics of my art. Skateboarding taught me how to look at the world differently and it’s the best thing that has happened to me in my life.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Are you currently studying or working?</span><br />I am studying, I'm in my final semester. I’m currently trying to find a way to do some art and be able to afford to live, but I guess I would have to get a job at some shit place again. <br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Where would you like to be in 5 years time?</span><br />In a place where there is no winter.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">What is your ideal blank canvas?</span><br />Anything that is white and clean that I can make look dirty.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Where can our readers see more of your work?</span><br />My portfolio at <a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/">www.rafalczajka.com </a><div>They should visit it at least four times a day.<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1628/69842344.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/232/61244718.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9485/71692258.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6611/25616191.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/7259/picture3n.png" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.rafalczajka.com/"><img src="http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/864/picture3ee.png" /></a><br /></div></div>kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208492358490184485noreply@blogger.com