A talented (industrial) designer with a clean, simple yet elegant style.

Dani Thai
Designer for DOSH

Featuring exclusive pieces from some of Australia's top brands

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An Interview with Dani Thai

This is a special edition of the ‘After Dark Adventures’ series. A few months back, The 5 to 9 Life was approached to do a fashion feature on the blog, but to add more depth to the photo shoot, I wanted to incorporate an interview aswell, so I decided to recruit the likes of DOSH Designer, Dani Thai.

Get to know Dani as we spoke to her about three key topics: work, weekend and working out.

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Record producer, singer, trumpeter, and DJ from Kansas City.

Miles Bonny
An interview with a talented and soulful artist.

Check out his latest project, Super Soul Sh*t, under the moniker of S3

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An Interview with Miles Bonny

A creator of sexy, soulful sounds against smooth beat melodies, Missouri’s Miles Bonny was recently in Australia for a rare tour, only appearing in Melbourne for one date, supporting Osunlade.

The Kansas City-based artist has been making some of the best smoothed out soul on the planet and Melbourne was lucky enough to get a taste of his music.

The 5 to 9 Life, on the other hand, was lucky enough to grab an interview with the musician.

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Hip hop artist, rapper and producer.

Blu
An exclusive interview with Blu ahead of his Australian tour.

Playing shows around the country this week with support from DJ House Shoes

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An Interview with Blu

If you didn’t already know, LA duo Blu & Exile are heading our way to embark on a whirlwind Australian tour this week.

Contemporary west coast Rap star Blu is riding on the edge of superstardom, with countless releases of solo albums, mixtapes and instrumental compilations that still has him flying under the radar to many people.

Check out my interview with the one and only Johnson Barnes aka Blu.

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Internationally known, yet still under the radar..

An exclusive interview with Perth based creative Ta-ku.
A refreshing beatmaker and producer that is constantly evolving.

Discovered through one of my favourite records this year...

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An Interview with Ta-ku

This next edition of the ‘After Dark Adventures’ is a pretty special one.

2012 has been a pretty crazy year for The 5 to 9 Life. Not only did I get to do some travelling, but I also was introduced to some new Australian talent – musicians, beatmakers, artists, writers, athletes, and the list goes on.

As a writer, I have been lucky enough to interview some of these people that I’ve been introduced to, and so I was very excited to have recently been given the opportunity to interview the talented Ta-ku.

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Talented individual from LA

DJ Soulre
Lauren Aberdini

Her Hellz Bellz mixtape of old and new made me a fan.

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An Interview with Lauren Abedini (aka DJ Soulre)

It’s been a while since our last After Dark Adventures, but this one was worth the wait!

Introducing Lauren Abedini aka DJ Soulre from sunny California.

Read on for my interview with the gorgeous and talented deejay.

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Unscripted

A personal and revealing interview
With authors Sarah Meier and Vicky Herrera

Two renowned slashies (models, authors, radio personalities, etc)

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An Interview with Sarah Meier and Vicky Herrera (Authors of ‘Unscripted’)

As promised earlier on in the year, it is finally time to reveal a personal interview with the beautiful, talented and creative girls behind the book ‘Unscripted’.

Hit the jump to find out about both girls, the story behind ‘Unscripted’ and much, much more.

Enjoy.

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Often using natural materials, Brook&Lyn's designs are presented in innovative ways.

Mimi Jung
Brook&Lyn

originally from new york but now based in LA

Mimi-Jung

An Interview with Mimi Jung

The second installation of the After Dark Adventures features the talented designer behind Brook&Lyn: Mimi Jung.

Mimi Jung is a boutique owner, designer and a stylist who designs jewellery and clothing with a fresh perspective.

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The Library Bag are the words of a truly accomplished journalist

Melinda Hall
The Library Bag

Mutli-talented girl with a love for music and words

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An Interview with Mell Hall

The 5 to 9 Life is launching a new category with interviews via the “After Dark Adventures”. Expect to see and read interviews with many different individuals who all hold one characteristic: talent. Talent in a creative field namely. Talented individuals that you should all get to know a little better.

And the first is my friend from Melbourne: Melinda Hall of The Library Bag.

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