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My name is Sophie Benjamin.
+ caffeine in all forms
+ blunt honesty
+ genuine, heartfelt music
+ passionate people
+ kind people
+ ice cream
+ friends and family
+ the gym
+ thinkers
+ the internet
- horrid arrogant musicians and bands
- the empty "what do I do now?" feeling after finishing a good book
- not enough time
- pushovers
- Coca cola getting rid of old Mother. HEAPS DEVVO AYE
- Billy Ray Cyrus and his spawn
- drivers who treat indicators as optional extras
- tramp stamp tattoos
- injustice and insincerity
PLUG TIME:
My blog: www.sophiebenjamin.com
I also write for Aussie music blog "Who The Bloody Hell Are They?" (www.whothehell.net) and do PR for Brisbane digital music distribution company Musicadium.
Interests
Music, books, street art, Wikipedia, displacement activity
Fave Music
Tori Amos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, I Heart Hiroshima, Moloko, Suzi Quatro, Incubus, Placebo, PJ Harvey, Jimmy Eat World, Radiohead, Fiona Apple, Midnight Juggernaughts, Deftones, Something For Kate, Alexisonfire, City and Colour, Robyn, Cher, Tool, System of A Down, Paramore, Neil Young, The Band
Fave Movies
Fight Club, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Psycho Beach Party, Dig, Juno, American Psycho, American Beauty, Blazing Saddles, Transformers, Pan's Labyrinth, Silent Movie, Gone Baby Gone
Fave Books
Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell, No Logo by Naomi Klein, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, pretty much anything by Andrew McGahn, Lots of others but it's so much easier to type out bands than books and authors, I love reading
Her Favourite Artists (3)
Paper and the Plane
became a fan ages ago
The Paper and The Plane
became a fan on the 13th Sep, 2008
Repeat Offender
became a fan on the 13th Sep, 2008
Her Favourite Articles
Dr. Pepper pledge backfires
Hearted a few weeks ago
Guns ‘N Roses has threatened Dr. Pepper with legal action, after the soft drink company bungled its 'Chinese Democracy' promotion.
The Australian Music Prize
Hearted last month on the 18th
The Australian Music Prize returns in 2008, with $30,000 going to the winner. FL spoke to past recipients The Mess Hall and The Drones.
Get your Stocking Stuffed!
Hearted last month on the 18th
The Paper and The Plane, Repeat Offender and Dan Parsons will headline Stuff The Stocking 08.
Deftones bassist in "terrible" car crash
Hearted last month on the 6th
According to Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, his bandmate Chi Cheng is in “a serious, but stable condition” following a car crash in California.
Bon Iver invites Australia in
Hearted last month on the 6th
The first month of 2009 is looking like a tough act to follow, with news that the beguiling Bon Iver will spend summer in our company.
The Who are coming to Australia
Hearted on the 30th Oct, 2008
The whispers began on the weekend, but now it's official: British rock icons The Who will play the Grand Prix in Melbourne next March.
Amanda Palmer
Hearted on the 29th Oct, 2008
Dresden Doll and 'Brechtian punk' goddess Amanda Palmer tells FL about the "unromantic and sloppy" reality of touring...and getting run over.
See the world's largest record collection
Hearted on the 26th Oct, 2008
Paul Mawhinney is the proud owner of what’s believed to be the world’s largest vinyl record collection. Rub it in, why don't you?
NeverEverLand line-up lands
Hearted on the 26th Oct, 2008
Modular is set to take its NeverEverLand party across the country in December to celebrate its 10th birthday - and the line-up is massive.
Nick Cave goes to the theatre
Hearted on the 19th Oct, 2008
The Brooklyn Academy of Music's production of 'Woyzeck' has the bonus of two heavyweight composers: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
Australia's favourite festival decided
Hearted on the 16th Oct, 2008
The winners of the inaugural Australian Festival Awards were announced at an event in Sydney last night, and the results are very exciting indeed.
Sia
Hearted on the 2nd Oct, 2008
Adelaide-bred chanteuse Sia doesn't believe a little diversity confuses fans. She tells FasterLouder why.
All Tomorrow's Parties line-up is here
Hearted on the 1st Oct, 2008
Hearts were set a-flutter with news that All Tomorrow’s Parties will make its Australian debut in January 2009...and here are the first acts!
Byron Bay Festival replaced by Sunset Sounds
Hearted on the 26th Sep, 2008
The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival will regrettably no longer be happening this summer, but there's a new festival to soften the blow!
Smokestack Orchestra, White Mansions, Ben Salter @ The Troubadour, Brisbane (20/09/2008)
Hearted on the 24th Sep, 2008
Australia's only steam powered rock and roll band lead a night of fine entertainment at the Troubadour.
Kings Of Leon for Big Day Out 2009?
Hearted on the 22nd Sep, 2008
With their hotly anticipated new album 'Only By The Night' now in stores, Nashville rockers the Kings Of Leon have been on the campaign trail talking it up to all who will listen of late.
The Living End, Children Collide, The Silents @ The Arena, Brisbane (19/09/09)
Hearted on the 20th Sep, 2008
The Living End made white noise (and then some!) at The Arena, with a little help from their friends (not that they needed it).
The Great Festival Gambles
Hearted on the 18th Sep, 2008
To celebrate the inaugural Festival Awards, FL looks back at the hits and misses that transpire when an Aussie festival takes a gamble.
Parkway Drive the Acacia Strain to Suicide Silence
Hearted on the 15th Sep, 2008
Parkway Drive, Suicide Silence and The Acacia Strain will tour Oz in December.
The Bronx tour Australia in December
Hearted on the 29th Aug, 2008
With their third album in the bag, The Bronx will bring their blistering white hot rock to our shores in December.
Brisbane gets ready to make a BIG SOUND
Hearted on the 19th Aug, 2008
Now in its seventh year, BIG SOUND is one of the most important, influential and fastest-growing music industry events in Asia Pacific, continuing to attract leading industry figures from around the world.
Pyramid Rock 2008
Hearted on the 19th Aug, 2008
Pyramid Rock is back for its fifth year bigger and better than ever, with one its finest line-ups to date.
The Mess Hall, Violent Soho, Stature::Statue @ The Zoo, Brisbane (16/08/2008)
Hearted on the 18th Aug, 2008
In the middle of one of Brisbane's coldest winters in recent history, The Mess Hall warmed up punters with an electrifying set, ably supported by two local Bris-bands.
Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups
Hearted on the 13th Aug, 2008
We are clearing out the basement today at FL and giving away one MEGA line-up announcement for Falls Festival, Southbound Festival AND The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival.
MGMT confirm Spectacular tour
Hearted on the 12th Aug, 2008
Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.
Repeat Offender get ready to Disco
Hearted on the 12th Aug, 2008
Having just won a competition to support Panic At The Disco, Repeat Offender are preparing for world domination - or at least releasing a good album.
Buttering Up Newcastle
Hearted on the 10th Aug, 2008
It’s about time Newcastle had something else to talk about other than Silverchair and their new festival Fat As Butter should provide novcastrians with that much needed fresh fat on which to chew.
Wolfmother split confirmed
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
In an official statement, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett from Wolfmother have announced their “resignation” from the band.
The Dandy Warhols: down to Earth
Hearted on the 7th Aug, 2008
Remember when Dorothy got to Oz, there was just a normal dude behind the facade? Presenting Brent DeBoer: a bloke behind a Dandy Warhol.
Modular's $5.9 million loss
Hearted ages ago
One of the most revered indie labels around, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Modular team were rolling in cash. However, news to the contrary has surfaced.
The Grates - Teeth Lost, Hearts Won
Hearted ages ago
The Grates' second album is not just as good as their debut - it's a step up.
Homebake gets a conscience and some Kiwis
Hearted ages ago
Homebake is back with a vengeance in 2008 – and this year it’s all about the Kiwis and world peace.
The Dark Knight: Review
Hearted ages ago
Heath Ledger wrestles the Joker from the hands of Jack Nicholson in an iconic performance that won't soon be forgotten. Now, where'd I put my pencil?
Take a ride with Avalon Drive
Hearted ages ago
Avalon Drive will give fans a taste of things to come with an EP pre-release show at the Zoo on Wednesday August 6
Final lineup for Valley Fiesta has been announced
Hearted ages ago
The second and final announcement for Brisbane's iconic Valley Fiesta has just been made, with End Of Fashion set to headline.
Jebediah on the rebound
Hearted ages ago
They’re baaaaack. Kevin Mitchell has done his sweet-natured Bob Evans thing, and now the rollicking Jebediah foursome are returning to the stage.
FL parties with The Grates
Hearted ages ago
Pop specialists The Grates have returned to the fold with new album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won, and they're hitting the road in October - presented by FL.
More of The Matches
Hearted ages ago
With a fine new album in the bag, Oakland natives The Matches are making their way to Australia for a headline tour in September.
FL Present Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band
Hearted ages ago
FasterLouder is pleased as punch to be presenting Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band in some very intimate sideshows.
Birds Of Tokyo take flight
Hearted ages ago
One of Australia’s hardest-gigging bands, Birds Of Tokyo is again loading up the Tarago for a national tour - proudly presented by FasterLouder.
Great Escape back for 2008
Hearted ages ago
The Great Escape returns in 2008 to deliver Sydney's only live-in festival. Once again the event will set up camp at the Newington Armoury in Sydney's West - but this time you won't be playing hunt the Easter egg as the event has changed dates
Two buzz bands, one hot tour
Hearted ages ago
Brisbane buddies Yves Klein Blue and The John Steel Singers are pooling their resources for a stonking double-headline tour this June. Both acts have new music to flaunt, making this a very attractive two-for-one deal.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre tour
Hearted ages ago
At fifteen years old, The Brian Jonestown Massacre has lost none of its fire. The iconic band has announced it will be returning to Australia in August for what is sure to be a volatile and exhilarating run of shows.
Ladytron's first ever Australian live tour
Hearted ages ago
Electro-rock crossover act Ladytron are all set to release their brand new album ‘Velocifero’ on May 31st, and speaking with FL this week co-frontwoman Mira revealed they'll be bringing their acclaimed live show to Australia for the first time ever.
Meshuggah bring ObZen Down Under
Hearted ages ago
Described by Rolling Stone as “one of the ten most important hard and heavy bands” Meshggah have lined up dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.
Events She's Going To
Sunset Sounds Festival (Day One)
Australia’s hottest summer festival line-up heads north to infuse Brisbane in sonic goodness at Sunset Sounds this January.
Sunset Sounds Festival (Day Two)
Australia’s hottest summer festival line-up heads north to infuse Brisbane in sonic goodness at Sunset Sounds this January.
Events She Went To
The Presets
The Presets are returning to Australia for a tour of devastatingly epic and thrillingly visceral proportions for the one, the only, Apocalypso tour.
Birds of Tokyo
Birds of Tokyo are set to embark on the Silhouettic Tour, their first for 2008 this May.
Yves Klein Blue and The John Steel Singers (BYO alcohol)
Local Brisbane bands Yves Klein Blue and The John Steel Singers are joining forces for THE BLUE STEEL TOUR in late June.
Death Cab For Cutie
Billions Australia is pleased to announce Seattle’s Death Cab for Cutie are returning to Australian shores in August.
VHS Or Beta
The indie electronic band VHS or Beta are heading to Australia in June in support of their latest studio release, Bring on the Comets.
An Horse
An Horse return from the US supporting Tegan & Sara for a run of Australian dates with I Heart Hiroshima!
Valley Fiesta
From September 12 to 14 you will be able to experience first hand why Brisbane is considered one of the world’s leading music hot spots with street party like no other.
Birds Of Tokyo
To celebrate the release of their breathtaking sophomore album, UNIVERSES, BIRDS OF TOKYO have announced a huge 24-show national tour.
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Do not miss this rare opportunity to be spellbound by Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
Avalon Drive
Avalon Drive play a special EP pre-release show at the Zoo, supported by Paper and The Plane, and A Year To Remember
The Luke Steele Roadshow
Much to the joy from his management, agent, fans and personal entourage, Luke Steele has confirmed his first ever national solo tour.
The Temper Trap
Don’t miss the killer live atmospheric grooves of the irresistibly promising Melbourne band The Temper Trap as they perform a series of epic new tracks.
Yves Klein Blue and The Holidays - 'Immaculate Confection' tour
Brisbane’s tasty effervescent Yves Klein Blue and Sydney’s sweet astutely pop The Holidays will be circling the nation throughout October on the Immaculate Confection tour.
