getting to know alex lynn, aka
alex the astronaut
Describe your sound in five words. Honest, fun, story-like,
positive, and sometimes silly. Where did the name come from?
I studied physics at university, so I was really obsessed with
space, and being a fake astronaut really appealed to me. What
kind of surrounding makes you feel creative? When I meet
lots of people, I write more songs. I’m really interested in the
details of normal life stories, and want to share what people
have been through. What’s your favourite memory of living
in New York? I loved Christmas in the city. It always reminded
me of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and I loved visiting the
toy shops and seeing all the lights. It felt so magical. Outside
of music, do you have any other passions? I’ve played soccer
all my life, but since I moved home to Sydney, I’ve started AFL.
I like having something that gets me outside and working in
a team environment. Tell us an interesting fact about space.
I find it freaky-deaky that the ordinary matter we understand
only makes up 4 per cent of the universe. About three-quarters
of the universe is dark energy, and just under one-quarter
is dark matter, which has never been observed. What are
you known for in your friendship group? I’ve been a serial
possession-loser from a very young age, including jumpers,
backpacks and books. These days, it’s mostly my wallet. Why
is it important to be transparent about your life in your lyrics?
I think it helps other people. I definitely feel a bit vulnerable,
and it’s hard for people I’ve had relationships with to hear our
private experiences in songs, but being honest helps you make
important music. What world record would you break if you
ever could? The most kilometres driven when the petrol gauge
says it’s at zero. I really like living on the edge. Do you believe
in aliens? Of course, I’d be crazy not to.blobfish out of water
It’s about time someone recognised the
awesomeness of the blobfish and immortalised
its gelatinous form in less-icky wool felt.
Great job, Soa De La Vega – friend to the sea
creatures! It may look like a glob of snot,
but the Californian maker saw the cuteness
within the often-mocked fish. And now, for
around $11, you can attach one to your mobile
phone or the door of your fridge. Just head to
saozenplush.etsy.com
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been more enthusiastic
about the ‘no hat, no
play’ rule at primary
school if a head-topper
like this one was part of
the equation. Designed
by Vancouver-based
label Strathcona – and
more specifically, artist
Ryley O’Byrne – it’s a
silky watercolour dream,
going for around $98 at
strathconastockings.comahead of
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Let’s be very clear:
in no way do we
endorse the mounting
of animal heads on
the wall. Unless, of
course, those furry
friends are woollen
and made by New
York lady Jocelyn
Gayle Krodman, aka
Petit Felts. She crafts
each of her critters
by hand, dying the
wool and sculpting it
with a barbed needle
(a process you might
know as needle-
felting). Discover her
zoo-full of wall art at
petitfelts.etsy.com- they’ll set you back
around 70 bucks each.
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