What was the last concert you attended?
I attended three Swans shows with my husband Michael, all of which were life changing. Words cannot express how beautiful and amazing that experience was. We saw them play in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney.
Name a song you’ve listened to in the past 24 hours.
“My Mistakes Were Made For You” by Last Shadow Puppets.
Who’s your favorite pop star?
Morrissey and I loved the Spice Girls.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
I actually made a playlist for my funeral, but I forget what songs I chose. Probably a lot of Nick Cave.
Do you recall the first album you bought?
A Sex Pistols record (my father loaned me the $4) and No Doubt “Tragic Kingdom” on cd in 1996. I had to save my pocket money for nearly a month.
Tell us the last song that made you cry.
I remember crying whilst listening to The Carpenters once. Karen’s voice is so haunting.
If you were to curate a festival, who would headline?
Nirvana, Swans, Bikini Kill and The Birthday Party. Please.
Name a playlist on your iPod.
There was a time when I played songs on the radio every week with Hollan, Timmy, Michael and Vincent. I have many playlists titled “Out of Step”. Frumpies, Saetia, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses…you get the idea.
Who comes after Radiohead on your iPod?
I’ve never had anything to do with Radiohead. I cannot stand them. The Raincoats, or get the fuck out.
Do you have a favorite band?
I would have to say Swans, Flipper, The Birthday Party, The Smiths, Black Flag, The Raincoats, Bikini Kill, Fugazi, Bad Brains, Joy Division and Nirvana. A million more, obviously. More recently, I really like a band called New Bloods.
What’s the most prized T-shirt in your collection?
My Smiths and Morrissey t-shirts. My Swans one, because it is signed by Michael Gira. I would love a Vaselines t-shirt.
Do you have a go-to karaoke song?
Anything by Nirvana or Bob Dylan.
Do your parents ever object to anything you’re listening to?
No, they are quite open-minded.
