Toby Hemming

More Zapp Zapp took over the Sydney Recital Hall last night, not just with a gig but with a full-on future retro-funk experience. For anyone who doesn’t know, Zapp’s been shaping the sound of modern music since the late '70s, thanks to founder Roger Troutman’s genius. While Roger may no longer be with us, his spirit and legacy live on through the band, which now includes various family members and like-minded souls.

More Andre 3000 There was always something a little psychedelic about OutKast. Despite topping the global charts in the 2000s with their radio-friendly, high-octane funk-fuelled hip-hop, André 3000, alongside collaborator Big Boi, always walked the outskirts of oddly cool chart success. Whilst it's not unusual for any act with that level of global fame to take a step back and rethink, not everyone's self-reflection on success produces an experimental ambient space jazz flute album.

A friend of mine recently offered up his take on advertising, tech and his perception of its effect upon his life, society and more. Put simply, they’re watching us all the time. And he doesn’t like it. Not one little bit. He’s a clever guy with the ability to scrutinise arguments and come to considered opinions. So more intriguing I suppose was this response to my next question. Why not? “I just don’t like the idea of corporations tracking what I do.” ADVERTISEMENT My response?