We were invited into the kaleidoscopic world of Pilgrim Hodgson of Draw! Pilgrim. Who’s work, to quote Chief Blue Meanie from Yellow Submarine, is a tickle of joy on the blue belly of the universe. Her arms are embellished with illustrations from this film, and her work is reminiscent of Heinz Edelman, Peter Max and John Alcorn. We wanted to find out more about the multicoloured marvel from Melbourne, so caught up with her to talk interior design, sausage dogs and psychedelia. 1. What do you want people to feel or think of when they look at your work? I want people to feel uplifted either at the initial impact of my work or because it stirs a sense of nostalgia in them. 2. The 60s and 70s clearly influence your work. What is it about the past that captures your imagination? I love the sense of exploration of the era. From the visual language of the time it’s so obvious there were huge cultural shifts happening, and although they appropriated some older styles like art nouveau it was made new by bold colours and edgy contexts. I’m also fascinated that counterculture icons like psychedelic mushroom patterns and wild […]
Jaybyrd Slim presents… THE ALL INSTRUMENTAL BIBELOT JUKEBOX This edition of Bibelot Jukebox is all about the guys and girls in the band. There’ll be no singing, and virtually no talking. Just the odd mumbled aside and a couple of dogs barking! So without further ado, we present a solid selection of instrumental toe tappers for your listening and dancing delight! We kick off with a genuine superstar, more famed for his later vocal compositions and arrangements with his fabulous Family Stone. Here, the young producer is fast learning his craft, and already serving up irresistable grooves for the dancefloor… Sly Stone – Buttermilk (pt 1) Another early slice of California soul sees this hot quintet from Merced cut loose and swing. Guaranteed to get the Mods moving! The Merced Blue Notes – Rufus Jr Also popular with the Mods, Junior Walker and The All Stars cut many upbeat dancers, but we’ve plumped for this slow, sensuous 1965 reply record to their own, ‘Cleo’s Mood’. Junior Walker & the All Stars – Cleo’s Back We pick the beat up again with this infectious, James Brown-inspired rhythm from Kingston, Jamaica. This obscure ’70s recording […]
This time around we feature songs so good – you could eat them! Bibelot’s resident DJ, Jaybyrd Slim, presents a full musical menu for your enjoyment. Fruit, nuts, vegetables, bread… and something sweet for afters. Of course, you might just fancy a sandwich – and we’ve got one of those too. If music be the food of love… play on! First up is an early, gritty pre-fame 45 from that world beating Motown trio, The Supremes and a suitable snack for a support feature. Buttered Popcorn – The Supremes (*If you fancy making your own buttered popcorn, our fabulous cook from Silver Screen Suppers tells you how to, right here) An even lighter snack is the subject of this paupers lunch, presented here in a fab early ‘soundie’ from the 1940s… One Meatball – Patti Clayton In complete contrast, only a veritable food coma could result from eating everything mentioned in this breezy ditty… Food – The Turtles …the wonderful Norma Tanega extols the virtues of one of the world’s most basic and versatile foodstuffs. This groovy little tune should have been a hit, but sadly missed out back in 1966… Bread – Norma Tanega […]
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