I'm working on a bunch of new music that I'm not ready to post yet, so for now here's a lovely soundscape from this morning, recorded at my little rental house on Lake Hume.  It was a very rainy morning, and an Aussie magpie was hanging out in the tree right outside my window, quietly talking to itself about all the worms it was planning to eat once the rain went away.  It's out there in the yard now, making the dream come true.

Traffic and Weather Report from Australian Magpie

On this new episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with "Magpie" director Sam Yates. In discussing the film, they cover elements such as the process for Yates joining the production, his directorial inspiration, Laura Bellingham’s cinematography, and other details that shaped the thrilling drama of the film. 

In U.S. theaters October 25, 2024. 

https://www.shoutstudios.com/magpie

Official Synopsis:
Based on an original idea by Daisy Ridley, written by Tom Bateman ("Murder on the Orient Express," "Thirteen Lives"), and directed by Sam Yates ("VANYA," "The Hope Rooms"), "Magpie" is a stylish neo-noir thriller centered on married couple Anette (Daisy Ridley) and Ben (Shazad Latif), whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter is cast alongside a glamorous movie star, Alicia (Matilda Lutz). As Anette’s suspicions of Ben’s infatuation with Alicia intensify, their secrets and lies threaten to burst to the surface and destroy them all.

Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/o-3XPcvInmE?si=maR9I4jLybl_qhKA

Directed By: Sam Yates
Written By: Tom Bateman
Cast: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, Alistair Petrie

A Conversation with "Magpie" director Sam Yates.

"Magpie" had its world premiere at the 2024 South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its direction, writing, and lead performance from Daisy Ridley. Ridley and screenwriter Tom Bateman were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experiences working on the film. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open at Village East in New York, Los Angeles, and select U.S. cities on October 25th from Shout Studios!. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Magpie" Actress/Producer Daisy Ridley & Screenwriter Tom Bateman

On this new episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with "Magpie" actor Shazad Latif. Among the many things they discuss in this brief conversation, they chat about how Shazad became attached to Magpie, how he approached the character throughout its arc, and the fascinating complexity of perspective.

In U.S. theaters October 25, 2024.

www.shoutstudios.com/magpie

Official Synopsis:
Based on an original idea by Daisy Ridley, written by Tom Bateman ("Murder on the Orient Express," "Thirteen Lives"), and directed by Sam Yates ("VANYA," "The Hope Rooms"), "Magpie" is a stylish neo-noir thriller centered on married couple Anette (Daisy Ridley) and Ben (Shazad Latif), whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter is cast alongside a glamorous movie star, Alicia (Matilda Lutz). As Anette’s suspicions of Ben’s infatuation with Alicia intensify, their secrets and lies threaten to burst to the surface and destroy them all.

Official Trailer: youtu.be/o-3XPcvInmE?si=maR9I4jLybl_qhKA

Directed By: Sam Yates
Written By: Tom Bateman
Cast: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, Alistair Petrie

A Conversation with "Magpie" actor Shazad Latif

Q&A on the film Magpie with actor & producer Daisy Ridley. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.

A couple find their lives turned upside-down when their daughter is cast alongside a controversial major star.

Episode 1130: Daisy Ridley, Magpie

Springtime in Melbourne… is it…?

Probably a bit late posting this, as the joys of spring mentioned in the song feel like they may already be fading into the balmy heat of summer… but… the song’s finished, so here it ruddy is…

A Melbourne-ised cover of “Springtime in New York” by Jonathan Richman.

Video on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/gRbkgd48igs?si=U3F9g3ompb6FzTrF

Join the White Ace on a springtime cycle ride around Melbourne, passing through so-called “hip” inner north locations, and pootling into the heart of the city… On the way, the glossy sheen of a green bottle catches his eye, and a romance ensues, however, it is only fleeting, like the seasons themselves…

Listen to the original Jonathan Richman song here:
https://youtu.be/Ymx-ZyRyh3k?si=OCxSBlf4x6Epx-_t

Lyrics:

By the banks of the Yarra in September, birds are swoopin’ from the trees,
With the sound of the sirens, from the footy finals on the breeze.
In Edinburgh Gardens, a couple is meeting,
Say what you want, but I feel my heart beating,
‘cause I love springtime in Melbourne, springtime in Melbourne, I do.

Springtime in Melbourne when it’s October, and the Wattle’s blooming fast,
It’s still shady in the morning, when you’re laughing in your t-shirt cycling past.
Up on Johnston Street, our couple is fighting,
Springtime is wild, Melbourne is exciting,
And I love springtime in Melbourne, springtime in Melbourne, I do.

Shooby-dooby-do…

Well, springtime in Melbourne, in thirty days, will come the sticky summer nights,
And if you’ve been in Melbourne in December, you know when I say sticky I’m right.
Down at Flinders Street, our couple is breaking up,
Rent increase too, they must be shaken up,
But I love springtime in Melbourne, springtime in Melbourne, I do.
Springtime in Melbourne, springtime in Melbourne, I do.


Springtime in Melbourne

Q&A with Tom Bateman on his projects Based on a True Story (actor) and Magpie (screenwriter). Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.

Based on a True Story - A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.

Magpie - A couple find their lives turned upside-down when their daughter is cast alongside a controversial major star.


Episode 1145: Tom Bateman, Based on a True Story & Magpie

24 For 24

From the gentle chirps of a bird falling asleep to the powerful calls for food, this library offers a rich variety of magpie vocalizations. Additionally, it includes foleys recordings of magpies walking on wood and concrete, as well as the fluttering of their wings and a lot of preening.

Teaser Magpie Studio: An Intimate Bird Sound Library

Vor einem reichlichen Monat wurden @magpiemagpipe und ich (zusammen Silvasol) von der @ROSA-hgw auf eine kleine Bassung eingeladen. Da haben wir natürlich nicht lange gefackelt, fix unsere sägendsten Basslines eingepackt und die Vibrationsstufe auf kurz vor Glasbruch gestellt. Wir wurden in der kleinen Booth auf jeden Fall gut durchgerüttelt und waren spätestens dann vollkommen beseelt, als Groovemeister @ErHier aufgetaucht ist, um die zweite Hälfte der Nacht mit Vinyl zu segnen. Pssst, sein Set ist übrigens auch hochgeladen! https://soundcloud.com/erhier/2025-03-28-er-hier-rosa
Danke an alle die dabei waren und viel Spaß beim Set :)

Silvasol | Lapidarium @ Rosa | 28. März 2025

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Singer/guitarist for Love Button way back in the day.  On my own I'm best known for Son of Strelka, but my music has also appeared on Welcome to Night Vale, Hypnospace Outlaw, the Frog Fractions 2 ARG, and a number of documentary films.

Born in Arkansas and raised in Oklahoma, but from there went Florida-California-Texas-Australia-Japan-Germany-Japan (again).  He/him.

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LUMARIS & kinky mush

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Was so ansteht:
24.05.2025 kinky mush @ LaGrange 
28.05.2025 Lumaris am Meer
30.08.2025 Kinkel Festival

Was so passiert ist:
16.05.2025 Rave von se new kids
28.03.2025 ROSA Lapidarium - b2b Magpie (Silvasol)
07.03.2025 BogBox @ Klex - b2b Magpie (Silvasol)
18.02.2025 C9
30.11.2024 ROSA Club
25.10.2024 kinky mush x Laute Musik @ ROSA - b2b Adept
17.10.2024 ROSA Club
20.09.2024 Lumaris am Wald - b2b Magpie
10.08.2024 Schrank @ 3000Grad Festival
06.07.2024 Kinkel Festival
21.06.2024 Fete de la Musique After Show @ ROSA
15.06.2024 Campus Open Air
25.05.2024 Lumaris am Eck
18.04.2024 ROSA Club
16.02.2024 Klex
26.01.2024 kinky mush @ K3
14.10.2023 kinky mush x Obstinsel @ Grips
13.10.2023 ROSA Club
18.08.2023 Laute Musik (secret location und so)
11.08.2023 Schrank @ 3000Grad Festival
09.08.2023 Straze
13.07.2023 ROSA Club
21.06.2023 Fete de la Musique
27.05.2023 Lumaris in der Werft
15.04.2023 Nacht der offenen Clubs
27.08.2022 Lumaris am Meer

New tracks tagged #magpie