OMAR MUSA IN INDONESIA

Omar Musa is currently touring Indonesia performing poetry and hip hop shows. He are some shots of him in his melon "slash" tee in a recent show.







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PATTY MILLS x SPADER SHOOT

Aussie NBA player Patty Mills modeled for Spader a few weeks ago before he jetted off to train with the Portland Trail Blazers in the pre season. Here are some of the final images from the shoot thanks to our photographer Leighton Hutchinson. If you want to keep in the loop with Patty you can follow his movements on twitter.com/patty_mills


















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MUTU DEBUT VIDEO

Aussie r&b artist, Mutu has just released his debut single "Familiar" with a impressive video. The r&b scene in Australia is looking in good hands if Mutu keeps making top quality material like this. You can purchase "Familiar" on i-tunes here.



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PARTICK MILLS x SPADER

We had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot today with NBA basketball player Patrick Mills (Australian Boomers / Portland Trail Blazers point guard) who just came back from the World Championships in Turkey. Patty is one of the most exciting athletes Australia has produced in years, if not ever, to come out of the basketball scene here. The fact he is from Canberra and has stayed so down to earth really shows why he is a true Spader. Big ups mate! Below are the behind the scene images from today's shoot.

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OMAR MUSA DROPS DEBUT ALBUM

July 6 is a special day for Omar Musa, not only is it his mum's birthday, it's the launch for his debut album "World Goes To Pieces". It's only been out for a few hours and Omar has already received rave reviews from JJJ, blogs, websites & magazines throughout the country. The 2008 Australian poetry champion has also put up his brand spanking new website where you can download the album for FREE or purchase the CD along with his poetry book and t-shirts. If that isn't convincing enough we've asked Omar 5 reasons why people should get his debut album!



5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GET "WORLD GOES TO PIECES"

1) It could very well be the best album you hear this year.

2) It is totally, completely FREE.

3) Because the little dude on your shoulder told you to (I won't say which one).

4) It is a young man's life distilled into the chunkiest beats and the best lyrics of any Australian hip-hop release this year.

5) It's FREE. I mean… Come on people... www.obmmusic.com



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DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

1. Spaceship - Benny Benassi Feat. Kelis & APL.DE.AP & Jean Baptiste

2. Filter Freak - Denzal Park

3. Devil Walking - Mark Knight

4. Gotta Make A Move - Hook & Sling Ft. Snob Scrilla

5. 3am Eternal - Mind Electric


DJ JARED DE VEER

ELK EXHIBITION

We are excited to let you know that Canberra artist E.L.K has his Debut Solo show "How you like me now, Bitch?" on July 9 at the Front Gallery in Lyneham. We have had the chance to see some of his work in person and highly recommend you get along to this!

Start Time:	Friday, July 9, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time:	Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00pm
Location:	The Front Gallery
Street:	Wattle st Lyneham
City/Town:	Canberra, Australia

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DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

Canberra's DJ Jared De Veer swings past for the first time on the Spader blog to drop his top 5 tracks that are heating up dance floors this week. You can catch him at the likes of Academy, Tongue & Groove, Ha Ha Bar & other venues around the nations capital.



1. One (Original Mix) Swedish House Mafia

2. Cassius 99 (Reset! Remix) Cassius

3. Work This Pussy (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)

4. C’Mon (Original Mix) Tiesto & Diplo

5. Moon Theory (Sam La More Remix) Miami Horror

DJ JARED DE VEER

ELK INTERVIEW

One artist you should all be getting familiar with is Canberra stencil artist ELK. For those who have walked into Knightsbridge time and time again admiring the artwork at the entrance of the club and around the bar, well that's the magic work of ELK. His craft is not only being seen in Canberra but all over Australia and parts of the world! Keep an eye out for his up coming exhibitions.



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
I actually always wanted to be an artist, I never thought it would happen, but here we are. That or a comedian, I don't want to be a comedian anymore.

What are you doing now in your life?
Right now I'm working on my first solo show, it opens at the Front gallery in canberra on the 9th of July, its called "how you like me now, bitch?" I'm also starting to put some work together for a show in Los Angeles in August at the Crewest Gallery. Basically in my life right now I'm just working really hard, you work hard to get where you want to be, and you work twice as hard to stay there, but I love what I'm doing, so its not work really.



What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the art industry?
Work hard, be nice to people. I believe in karma, nothing goes unrewarded.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
I like to find beauty in things that aren't particularly beautiful, taking something that no one wants to look at and turning it into something that people can't look away from, like a junkie or an abandoned building. I get inspired by challenging myself, trying to make each piece better than the last.



Describe your style to us?
Technically progressive, I make photo-realistic stencil art.

Describe your clothing outfit when you go out?
I don't stray far from hoodies and cargos, so comfortable in these two. Etnies and beanie. Scarf if its cold.



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Hypercolour, hands down, hypercolour (or kuta lines)

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
I can't remember his name, but there's this australian guy living in cambodia, who has dedicated his life to defusing land mines left over from the cambodian war in the 70's. I think he used to be in the australian army or something. Here's a guy that is selflessly using his life to make the world a better place for thousands of other people. True happiness doesn't come with what you have, it comes with what you give away. I try to remember this. I don't draw inspiration from artists or rockstars or sporting "heroes" etc, I'm inspired by people that actually contribute.

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
I like Ben Frost, he's an australian artist. I don't look up to many people, but this guy is pretty awesome, nice guy too.




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KODAK & OMAR MUSA LIVE

For those who have seen our Spader videos with Kodak & Omar Musa will be very familiar how talented these two are when it comes to music. They have been working on a special performance for Meche nightclub in Canberra on Saturday night. If your in the area get up to see the guys in action. They hit the stage at 1am.

HOODIES BACK @ GLOBALIZE

Our Spader hoodies are now re stocked at the Canberra Globalize store! There is no excuse to be cold this winter, however you better get in early as there is limited stock.





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DOPUS AND ROSHAMBO

Canberra hip hop duo D'Opus & Roshambo have a lot to be excited about at the moment, they are fresh off supporting one of the biggest names in the music biz - Lupe Fiasco and have a brand new single out called "Come Find Out" feat Chanel Cole (vote for this song at Triple J unearthed here). Roshambo sat down with us to talk all things fashion, music and childhood. Look out for the guys LP "Past Time" coming sooooooon!!!



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
Ro - I was always into English and the arts (music/movies) so I always dreamed of being somewhere in the spotlight, writing and performing in some capacity, so I guess I kinda got my wish in the end haha. I liked Star Wars and Indiana Jones type ish too, so there was also that wish of being some sort of cross between Han Solo and Indiana Jones....but I was always too skinny to be a super hero.

What are you doing now in your life?
Ro - These days I juggle an insanely busy lifestyle working for the man, hosting 'The Antidote' on 2XX 98.3FM, writing for local stress press BMA, doing publicity for Transit Bar in Canberra and writing, recording and performing music with D'Opus. No wonder all my hair fell out.



What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the entertainment world?
Ro - There's been a bunch of artists both locally and internationally that have shared their insights with D and I over the years, from Koolism to Supastition and Urthboy to Z-Trip. Even dudes like ClaudeVonStroke and The Nextmen who we've met whilst they touring offer sound advice. It always come down to just being yourself, believing in what you do and working hard. I've heard the phrase "don't give up" and a few occasions too from some idols along the way which is always nice.

Where do you get your fashion inspiration from?
Ro - I bite all my styles from The Brady Bunch...naw, I'm kinda a straight up jeans and tee type dude. Happy to mix it up with a collared shirt every now and then when it is date night though - I find winter is a better time to get a bit more fly and spruce it up with some nice jackets. Fresh sneakers are a must though, D and I have always been into our kicks and matching the footwear to the tee is a must.



Describe your style to us?
Ro - The D'Opus & Roshambo style is just straight up down to earth and approachable. We're not about to get all decked out in a shiny suit and dance around with chains flicking in our face - that's just stupid. We just like being comfortable and being ourselves - and that comes through our music too. We write about being ourselves in the environments we know and have experienced. We hope people hearing our music can identify with us and with what we are talking about and sharing.

Describe your outfit when you go out?
Ro - Well I'm out now (at work) - rocking some nice ash grey suit pants with some pointer-ass black shoes and a striped work shirt. All decked out in a Armani tie though, so you know I stay poppin' tags haha. But yeah, just comfortable you know - in summer it's cool to just rock a singlet, shorts and thongs lazing at home. I don't wanna be feeling like all ridged and cardboard though in some starched up three piece, so I keep it chill in some jeans and a fresh tee. It's always to have a few nice new tees kept on ice though for special occasions and break out something new (shouts to my man Jemist who taught me all about keeping a fresh tee on ice - dude's collection is nice).



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Ro - I'm all about the Elizabethan era for real. Like a nice big fluffy curled Jacobean Ruff round the neck. Or a mad crimson velvet cravat. Anything fresh around the neck like that is ill. If they were not so damn uncomfortable, I'd rock a monocle everyday too.

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Ro - Hip-Hop wise, we definitely take a lot of inspiration from musicians on the grind like Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Urthboy, Katalyst - people who have managed to be create a viable interest and living out of their music, on their own labels, on their own terms. That is really important for us and a real inspiration to see that it can be done.



Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
Ro - Music wise - definitely the late great J.Dilla (R.I.P.) - guy was a legend on the beats and apparently straight up the nicest most humble dude. That impresses me, being such a pioneer and still being so grounded and inspirational. Outside the scene, someone like Fred Hollows (also R.I.P.) - a guy who balanced being a real foul-mouthed Aussie larrikin, who liked a drink or two - all the while selflessly dedicating his life to helping those in need and pioneering new medical practices. Don't get me wrong there's a lot of spaders still living these days haha, but those two late greats jump to mind for me.


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LUPE FIASCO IN CANBERRA

Lupe in Canberra??? Can it be true? Spaders it's no joke, the man who brought us the world wide hit "Kick Push" will be gracing the nations capital on February 27. More details below!



27 February 2010
UC Refectory
University of Canberra
Early Bird tickets @ $49 + bf from
www.redanttouring.com, Ticketek, Oztix & Moshtix

FORESHORE

Canberra's number 1 promoters - Friction and Lexington Music put on the biggest parties the nation's capital has ever seen and Foreshore 2009 is looking like the best event yet! If you haven't got a ticket there is only 10 days left so hurry up! Get onto the Lexington Music website for info.

Here is the line up for 2009 Foreshore:

EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Deadmau5 (Canada)
Axwell (Swedish House Mafia)
Crookers (Italy)
The Bloody Beetroots (Italy)
Stanton Warriors (UK)
Miss Kitten & The Hacker (France)
John Dahlback (Sweden)
Zombie Nation
The Only
Chris Fraser (Syd)
Jaytech
Sam Scratch (Syd)
Marky Mark & King Lee (Syd)
Club Junque (Syd)
Derty Rich (Syd)
A Tonez (Syd)
Ashley Feraude
Biggie
Bricksta
DJ Just 1
DJ Peekz
DJ Kiz
Fourthstate
Hubert
Luke Ellis
RyFy
Shane Burgess
Shifty Business
Sean Kelly
Staky
Tim Galvin


SEE YOU ALL THERE!

OUT LET

Spader's designer John Ruman has been a very busy young man organizing an exhibition in Canberra with artists from fields such as photography, video art, digital art, painting, fashion and installation. The Spader team attended the opening of "Out Let" in Kingston as we were excited to see John's three paintings on show. Here are a few snaps from the night, you will also notice John in one of the new summer designs!

















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DJ JUST1 INTERVIEW

In his hometown of Canberra, DJ Just1 has earned the rep as the Australian Capital’s number one Hip-Hop and R&B DJ. It's easy to see why as he has supported big international acts such as Cypress Hill, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip, Pharcyde, Arrested Development, Wale, Dj Z-Trip & others. Just1 has also made and name for himself in the DMC circut (A.C.T DMC Champ 2004) aswell as spinning at major festivals such as Good Vibrations, Forshore & Block Party. To catch this Spader on the 1's & 2's, look out for his regular gigs in Sydney - Chinese Laundry, The Ivy, & Canberra - Meche, Academy & North Bar.



What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
Pro Rugby League player, (that dream died when I peaked at 72kg's...)

What are you doing now in your life?
Doing what I love, working with music, Dj'ing, traveling and meeting new people

What has been the best advice given to you about surviving in the entertainment industry?
'The bigger your head get's the easier it is to fill your shoe's!



Where do you get your fashion inspiration from?
Hip Hop, not just the music but the whole culture

Describe your style to us?
I like to be comfortable, everything I wear is big!

Describe your outfit when you go out?
New Era Fitted, fresh T-shirt, jean's and a pair of AF1's!



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Hypercolour T-shirt's, (Spader Hyper Colour T-shirt's)

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Anyone who has perfected their art, whether it be an athlete like Michael Jordan, or a dj like Q-Bert, or Rahzel on the mic, watching someone take an art form that everyone thought was at it's peak and then taking it to a whole new level inspires me.

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
James Rush is THE original Spader.

DJ JUST 1

DJ JUST1 TOP 5 SPADER TRACKS

Canberra's very own DJ JUST1 took some time out to let us know what's hot on his serato playlist for this long weekends club sets. Look out for the up and coming interview with Just1 next week!

1: Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

2: Critically Acclaimed - Static Selektah ft: Lil Fame, Saigon & Sean Price

3: Light's Please - J. Cole

4: Beautiful Decay - Skyzoo

5: Tanya Morgan - Alleye Need

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