The Thousands » Adelaide

Birth Glow, ‘Ultimate Relief’

If y’all had the privilege of seeing Birth Glow play at any time recently, you’ve probably still got a residual sassy half-smile on your face from the night. (“This song has two endings”… “Gross”) Such is the endowment of Birth Glow, the ability to make eighteen minutes of pure musical joy linger with you for [...]

Victoria Street Vintage Bikes

Off the shelf bikes are great when it comes to reliability – stories of eBay ‘bargains’ that fall apart on the first ride or need another $300 worth of parts and repairs are abundant. But there’s something special about welcoming a well-loved two wheeler into your heart and embarking on a new life together. Jess [...]

Hannmaid Bicycle Cufflinks

‘Bike people’ are a breed of their own, although not to be confused with all those ‘lycra wearing cyclists’ we’ve seen around town in recent weeks. The Hannmaid ‘Two Wheel’ collection of cufflinks are for modern day riders – ‘bike people’ who wear suits during the week. Designed and made by Hannah Cross (a self [...]

Martha Marcy May Marlene

Writer-director Sean Durkin’s debut feature is subtly, almost perfectly calibrated between idyllic and terrifying, all the way to its chillingly ambiguous ending. Durkin expertly allows episodic, impressionistic scenes to unfurl and overlap, revealing how seemingly benign everyday objects and gestures have become horrible to Martha, and how her search for meaning has left her irreparably damaged.

UR Caffe

An oft-noted piece of advice: you should stand by your convictions. The benefits of following this advice are pretty clear; though you might be considered an asshole for your opinions, at least you’ll be a consistent asshole and you will be doing what you want. I’ve always been one of those guys, but recently I [...]

Make Your Own Meme

When I walk down the street I always hear the words: “Matt how do I become an internet sensation like you? How does my life become a MEME?” As a kind man I always take the time to respond to the voices in my head and perhaps you, dear reader, would also like to listen [...]

Teen Angels

Since 1979, Teen Angels has been a testament to the fact that some very real people live lives that are very different from ours. Cover-to-cover, each issue reprints handmade art from Chicano contributors. Awash with guns, lowriders, hot babes and gang paraphernalia, you can argue that it glamorises some unhealthy practices, but like N.W.A., this is also simply a case of people reporting on the world they already live in.

Jonti, ‘Sine and Moon’

Like a cat dancing on a piano, Jonti’s musical ability is what gives Sine and Moon its varied terroir, from the head-nodding rhythm and rhyme of ‘Red and Green’ to the chugging drums, bass, and futuristic synths...

Flickerfest 2012

The international arm of this year’s Flickerfest tour showcases a worldly grasp of finesse and lingering. In an artform where every second counts, Raju cycles skilfully through the range of emotions a couple experiences when they adopt and almost immediately lose their son. Shot in Calcutta, the German film questions family, morality and what the [...]

Who Killed Bambi

Taking it's name from the Sex Pistols song, Who Killed Bambi isn't a question, it's an online clothing store. One with a penchant for fast rhythms, soft lenses and customised vintage pieces. Sounds just like you.