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 Exclusive Q&A: make-up and hair stylist Cat Sherwin shares the scoop from behind the cameras

4/4/2016

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Recently I had the opportunity to sit down and visit with the amazing Cat Sherwin, who shared a rare glimpse into the life, times and work of a highly sought after make-up artist and hair stylist. Cat is an outstandingly skilled behind-the-cameras artist who beautifully crafts the looks of actors, hosts, celebs, contestants, musicians and more.

The definition of an artist, Cat creates the needed looks and aesthetics for talent spanning TV, commercials, advertising, film and for the occasional private client. It’s a job demanding the utmost skill, proficiency and creativity. Cat checks all the boxes. Resoundingly.

Cat is based in Australia and has styled for “The Voice,” “Celebrity Apprentice,” “Home and Away,” “Sunrise” and many other productions of the highest notoriety. She’s styled Duran Duran, actor Joel Edgerton (“Warrior”), Australian super talent Tim Minchin, “Warm Bodies” star Teresa Palmer and many others.

Her story is a testament to the work of one of the industry’s most gifted and versatile make-up and hair specialists. What we as audiences see on screen wouldn’t be made possible without the work of essential production members as Cat Sherwin. When it comes to her craft, we think Cat’s a rock star and are excited to share her story below!

Where are you from originally?
CS:
I was born in Chesterfield, an old coal mining and steelworks town in Derbyshire, in the North East of England.  I’m from a real working class background, where I was taught the value of working hard to achieve great things.

What was the moment for you that you realized you wanted to pursue a career in make-up and hair styling?
CS:
I loved Art at school and had a very creative imagination.  I also loved fantasy and science fiction films. I remember running around the cinema as a very wee thing for the first Star Wars film and being shouted at by my brother and mum to sit down.  As I was so young, I didn’t quite understand the film at the time, but relished the fantasy and adventure, which was a playground for a child’s vivid imagination.  As I got a bit older, I would watch the Star Wars trilogy again and again, and any other fantasy or Sci Fi film I could get my hands on.  I remember also being fascinated by Casualty, a British hospital drama, and the special effects involved.  I was about 13 or 14 years old and I knew it was what I wanted to do.  Coming from a very traditional background though, and an era where not so many kids pursued creative careers for real, I ended up going to University to complete an International Business Degree with French, before working in Sales & Marketing in the car industry for Jaguar Cars.  The dream of becoming a makeup artist never left me though, and as I escalated through the corporate world, I increasingly yearned for a more creative life.  By this stage, although I still loved fantasy and special effects, I had developed a real passion for fashion and regularly scoured fashion magazines for the latest looks and styles and was also intrigued by the idea of creating beautiful looks for television.  I remember when I was back working at Jaguar, turning on the morning breakfast show ‘Good Morning Britain’ and saying to myself – I’m going to work on that show as a makeup artist!  I didn’t end up working on GMB, but the Australian equivalent, ‘Sunrise’, where I’ve freelanced since the end of 2007.

Who inspired you early on?
CS:
Early on I would say the amazing special effects work from the initial Star Wars trilogy, the early Indiana Jones movies, Star Trek and Superman, early Batman….anything fantasy that exercised my imagination and sense of adventure.  Later on, the incredible work of Pat MgGrath, Vogue, high fashion magazines.  For me travel is also very inspirational – for example I travelled around India for 6 weeks at the end of 2007/beginning of 2008, and there’s creative stimulation on every corner from the architecture, to the landscape, the people, clothing, markets of flowers and spices – it’s a sensory explosion packed with inspiration.  Today, many things inspire and influence me – there’s so many incredible artists out there in Vogue, fashion magazines, on the runway, on Instagram. …the list is endless.

You’ve trained in Sydney and New York. Lessons aplenty, I’d imagine, but what was something critically important those experiences taught you?
CS:
That you never stop learning, hahaha! The day I stop learning and growing is the day I pack up and go home.  I seriously think there’s always more to learn, new ways to grow…it’s a life long journey.  I also think it taught me that it really doesn’t matter WHERE you train, with inspirational teachers, and passion, drive and tenacity, you can really get out there and achieve great things.

Is work best learned by doing? Is there something to be said for that adage in your field?
CS:
Absolutely.  I think it’s a craft, you’re constantly honing, constantly learning by doing, refining, doing again.  It’s much like the philosophy of yoga (another one of my passions), it’s a lifetime practice. You can learn the concept of amazing things from fantastic teachers and be inspired by them – this is the catalyst to begin, but you only really start to gain that real depth of understanding as you actually work your craft and work with other people in your creation.  The every day job – in fact every day life – can’t be learned by a text book, only by doing, when things don’t always go according to plan, when things aren’t like the classroom or text book – very much like life in fact!

What are the ingredients that encompass great style?
CS:
Confidence, Individuality, being unafraid to stand out from the crowd, with sense of unique taste and class

How would you describe your own style?
CS: 
Boho/urban? Hahaha – not sure that’s even a word?!  I do have a number of different styles according to my mood.  Often for work, I go for comfort – a pair of stylish baggy boyfriend pants/jeans, with a cool silk top or edgy tee and some fab silver/turquoise jewelry.  I love North American pieces.  I can also be quite feminine if I’m off out for dinner or something.  Some things friends and colleagues say are unique, stylish, bohemian, different – all good things I hope!  Generally I keep my own makeup quite natural, especially for work, but always have a good skincare regime.  I’m always experimenting with my hair and putting colored balayage through my hair at the bottom with feather extensions.

You style for a living. Does it give you a personal advantage?
CS:
Of course. You pick up little tips and tricks on how to quickly revamp or refresh your hair and skin.  There are also pitfalls though, and I’m always very careful not to allow my personal style to influence the tastes of a client or a creative brief.  As an artist, you always add your unique touch and vision, but I make sure I just influence my creativity into a specific project and not make everything my personal style.  I can’t make everything boho, haha ;o – plus there’s no adventure and fun in that!

When did your pro career get started? Was there a big early break?
CS:
I’m not sure I have a complete lightning bolt moment, it was progression and flourishing and flowering from working hard and building upon a number of early opportunities.  My first television job was at SBS, and that definitely opened doors, as once I had some television experience, it offered leverage when approaching other networks.  After I had been at SBS for a little while, there was a current affairs program Insight, lead by Jenny Brockie, and the lead makeup artist & hair stylist booked regularly for that show was leaving to work on a reality series, so I was given a trial run and then became the main makeup artist on that show for a period of 1-2 years.  It was a fabulous experience and I travelled with the show to a number of locations around Australia.

Upon entering the industry, what was one thing that surprised you?
CS:  
A number of things were not quite what I expected – I think the unusual hours, the studios themselves – how a set looks so very different in real life to what is portrayed to the audience back at home – the magic of television! Also how real people can be…all the behind the scenes stuff you don’t see.

A decade long into your career now, what’s one thing people would never suspect about being a make-up artist and hair stylist?
CS:
I think the long hours and dedication required.  As it’s a passion, I think sometimes it’s mistakenly seen as a ‘hobby’.  When I tell people about my work hours, some of the first remarks are, are you a doctor? Unfortunately, I don’t save lives, but the hours are often, and mostly, long and anti-social – although incredibly enjoyable.

“Sunrise” is for Australia as “Good Morning America” is to the States. What’s it like to style for such a popularly viewed show that audiences start their day with?
CS: 
Amazing, exciting, initially daunting in the earlier days. Your work is on show for the world to see. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work on such a fantastic show for so long.  It’s incredible to see the influence you can have on inspiring the general public and audience with style.  It still blows me away sometimes the amount of people that comment on certain looks, hairstyles, a lip color, especially with the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter – it can be exceptionally rewarding too.

In Australian TV history, “Home and Away” has clearly made its mark. What should fans know about the work that goes into styling the series’ characters?
CS:
The head makeup artist works very hard to create a character that reflects the script and the part they play.  This is often not the same as the actor/actresses personal style off the show.  They’re mostly very different people, testimony to the acting skill of the cast!  There’s also a lot of work that goes into continuity – ensuring scenes run seamlessly to the viewer, but which may have been shot on different days and weeks.  Simply explained, a cast member may be inside at school, with a ponytail, shot in the studios.  The scene of the cast member walking out of the school most likely will take place at a different time, on location somewhere, but they have to look exactly the same and not suddenly have their hair down, for instance.

You had a styling stint with Fox Sports Australia. What are your own favorite sports?
CS:
I don’t follow any particular sport/game specifically.  I enjoy working with sporting personalities and watching their shows whilst we’re on air.  And I do like watching large international matches, which can be exciting.  In my personal time, I enjoy fitness and regularly run, spin and do yoga.

What’s your approach for styling sports-focused programming?
CS:
The presenters need to look fabulous, whilst also looking professional, relatable, current and appropriate to the sport they are talking about, if it’s not the news.  I think it’s important to not change someone’s personality in this instance – to just help make them a more enhanced version of themselves under the harsh studio lighting.  Sometimes it’s more natural, sometimes a little more vamped up.

What was your experience like styling Joel Edgerton? Was he giving an interview appearance?
CS:
Joel was being interviewed at the ABC for a pre-recorded show called One Plus One.  Amongst other things, he was talking about his new movie (at the time), Felony.  I had been booked to look after preparing him for the interview, before moving onto a News 24 show there.  Joel was exceptionally grounded and down to the earth; he struck me as someone very warm and very real, who didn’t take himself too seriously, yet absolutely professional to a tee.  It was just simple, natural, clean male grooming.  To me he seemed a very manly man, salt of the earth kind of stuff.  As a stylist, you would never take away from that.  His interview was much the same - candid, charming, very real.  I ended up crossing paths with him in the corridor for a brief chat later that day, he was incredibly approachable, somebody you could imagine hanging out and having a few beers with at a BBQ!
 
And how about Tim Minchin?
CS: 
The first time I met Tim, he was on the first season of the annual Friday night Crack up at the ABC, an awareness and fundraising program for mental illness.  We had a great line up of celebrities on to support the cause, amongst of whom, was Tim.   Tim was just very friendly, affable, and approachable.  My job was male grooming, nothing fancy, and Tim already has a very distinctive look.  He’d already had his fabulous crazy locks looked after earlier in the day, so it was just a matter of making sure his skin looked great and he had that rock star look going on!

The second time I met Tim, he was being interviewed by Leigh Sales for 7.30 Report at the ABC.

Tim had come from another interview, and time was of the essence, so it was a very brief touch up and grooming.  He was very lovely and courteous and it was great to sit in on the interview as Leigh, the interviewer, did an impromptu piano session with him, which was amazing to watch.

Tim gained some further U.S. fame for his role on “Californication.” Did the topic arise at all or did you see his portrayal of Atticus Fetch in the series?
CS:
No, we didn’t discuss it at all. I actually hadn’t seen his roles in Californication, prior to working with him – I think I’m always out working on TV and unfortunately don’t get an awful lot of time to watch it!  However, not long after Leigh Sales’ interview, I did randomly get to watch a few episodes.  I really loved Tim’s role and thought he was such a great character on the show.

What show or appearance did you style Teresa Palmer for?
CS:
Teresa was a guest on Channel 7’s Morning Show over the last 12 months and I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of doing her makeup and hair for her interview.

What’s she like moments before going on camera?
CS:
Teresa was really lovely, very relaxed and down to earth.  An absolute pleasure to work with and very beautiful, making my job very easy really!

Does your job become a challenge to make a Teresa Palmer looking talent even more appealing?
CS:
I think Teresa would’ve looked great just going on without anything!   I wouldn’t necessarily call it a challenge. It’s more the importance of communication – understanding what someone like Teresa would want, makeup and hair style wise, having never worked with her before, whilst also making sure she looks great under the strong studio lighting, and also allowing her personality to shine through.  From what I recall, she may have come off a long plane journey, so making her look fresh, but not changing her spirit/essence.

Tell us a little about your work for “The Voice” and “Celebrity Apprentice.” How pressure packed was it working for those competition-based reality shows?
CS:
The pressure did mount as the show progressed, as although ultimately the performers were being judged on their talents and abilities, their overall performance and appearance affected how they were viewed by the voting audience.  The whole make-up and hair team wanted to do the very best for all the performers, so they looked and felt amazing, and were ready to give their best possible show.  Initially, looks were very simple, but as the show went on, and the Battle rounds commenced, overall looks, including hair, make-up and costume became more elaborate, creative and glamorous.

What’s your shortlist for favorite commercials you’ve styled for?
CS:
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed most commercials I’ve worked on, as it always seems to be a great crew.  Ones that spring to mind are, a web commercial for the show Devious Maids, when it launched in Australia. It was centered around an actress I had to make up as a glam made with big hair and glamorous makeup.  She acted out a number of spoof comedy sketches, which drew in members of the general public, throwing a prank around the devious maids’ antics – a little bit Jackasss style.  It was very funny and she was a great sport and the make-up and hair were very creative for the character. 

Also for the jeweler Emma & Roe, who were doing a web section on Bloggers for Vogue magazine – I loved that one, as it touched upon my passion for fashion.  A commercial I did for Readers Digest was also memorable, as we were filming real life competition winners, who were receiving life changing cash cheques – it was very heartwarming.  Another fun ad was for Grill’d Low Carb Burger Bun – we were filming comedy sketches about healthy food and lifestyles, which were very, very funny.  I also very much enjoyed an Isagenix commercial I worked on, as the stars of the ad were real Isagenix employees, who were so dedicated and passionate about their brand and promoting a healthy happy lifestyle.

You’ve worked on a few films like “I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer” and “The Substitute.” What was your favorite experience working in the film world?
CS:
These were budget films, early on in my career.  Character makeup and special effects were done on a shoestring, so it was all about thinking creatively with not much money.  It was also very much about teamwork.  I loved the family spirit of working long hours together to make something special.

Styling for the fashion world is a bit different than film and TV, I’d imagine. What’s the key to working effectively for renowned events such as Sydney Fashion Week and others?
CS:
Yes it is, catwalk fashion is definitely different to say looking after the Prime Minister for an interview on a political show, like Lateline, at the ABC.  But your passion, drive and work ethic remain the same, it’s a consistent thread that runs through everything, I believe.  In Fashion week, as with most jobs, teamwork is crucial.  I worked on Manning Cartel, Aje and We Are Handsome with Prema Hair last year.  It was such a fantastic experience and the buzz was phenomenal.  It’s so important to pull together and work in sync to support each other, listen to the brief, communicate, work cohesively under tight time pressures, with models coming often running late from other shows - it’s essential in getting the show to stage on time and looking incredible.

What are your personal hobbies and interests?
CS:
I’d love to say something crazy like bungee jumping, and although I have gone sky diving ONCE, my every day loves are pretty simple…Yoga, running, fitness, coffee, great food, Travel, movies, spending time in good company.

What film and TV titles may be found in your DVR or Netflix queue?
CS:
I am a massive Game of Thrones fan. Those fantasy films get me every time. Also Outlander, House of Cards, Wentworth, which is an Australian women’s prison drama.  I love movies, but haven’t managed to get to the cinema in way too long.  I recently watched The Gift on the plane, which was fabulous. A couple of weeks ago I watched Southpaw, Miss You already & Burned, which I really enjoyed.  I’m dying to see the new Star Wars movie, but I’ve already missed it at the cinema, so I’ll have to settle for DVR.

Who is on your shortlist that you’d like to work with?
CS: 
The list is long, and it’s a difficult answer, as there are so many incredible people out there to work with for differing reasons. Cate Blanchett is a definite – she’s such an iconic, talented, versatile actress, with such amazing skin!  Also Kate Moss, as she’s such an iconic fashion model of my time, from my homeland.  Beyonce and Pink would also be amazing as they have such lavish performances and adventurous, glamorous looks.  Emma Watson, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence – I always think they look fantastic on the red carpet and would love the opportunity to style them for a big event.

I also just watched an interview by Edwina Bartholomew, who I often style for Channel 7, for “The Huntsman: Winters War” with Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt.  Both Charlize and Emily gave such a great interview – I think they would be a lot of fun to work with and also both incredibly beautiful actresses.

Johnny Depp would be a must as he always plays such quirky characters and I love that he is so unique and also a very talented actor.  And also Hilary Clinton as she’s such a strong, professional, smart lady.
And of course, it would be amazing to join forces again with Theresa, Joel and Tim again, as they were just so enjoyable to work with.  I could go on forever.

What’s next? What are your future goals and aspirations?
CS:
I’d love to work in the U.S. – both LA and New York have such a great heart and spirit.  To base myself from one of these place and work internationally would be a dream come true, and be also able to work in London, as there’s so much going on there and it’s near my family.  To have my work on the front cover of Vogue would be an honor and a milestone – and the achievement of a dream.  And maybe also to work on one of the fantasy films where my dream began – Star Wars or Game of Thrones would be an incredible experience. I’d also definitely want to develop and launch a unique global beauty or grooming product – watch this space!

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Q & A with Australia's Leading Horrorcore Musician, KidCrusher!

4/1/2016

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Australian musician KidCrusher shot by Rom Anthonis

​For Australian hip hop metal artist KidCrusher it seems that out of the darkness came the light, or at least an incredibly successful career. Internationally regarded for his dark and diverse blend of rap, metal and hardcore.

Since he first began making music over a decade ago, KidCrusher has released 12 studio albums, toured extensively opening for Insane Clown Posse (ICP) and Tech N9ne, as well as headlined the release party for EB Games’ Grand Theft Auto V in South Australia. He’s even had his music featured on every ones favorite legal drama, “Law and Order.” Just like ICP has struck gold, and platinum, with the countless albums they’ve released over the years creating an unshakable empire on the basis of being “The most hated band in the world,” KidCrusher took societal ostracism and turned it into a golden throne of Horrorcore stardom. Juggalos around the world know him and they never fail to show their support.

Last year KidCrusher’s most recent album “Metal Murder 3D” took home Metal Album of the Year at the Faygoluvers Music Awards. For the award, which is determined by public vote, KidCrusher was up against other international heavy weights in the metal genre including Mushroomhead, Cannibal Corpse and Hed PE, but KidCrusher’s fans spoke the loudest.

Earlier on in his career KidCrusher’s song ‘F**ked Up’ was featured on the Tunnel Runners compilation released by Psychopathic Records, one of ICP’s labels, which debuted on the Billboard Rap Charts at #21.

In addition to writing and performing all of his own material, KidCrusher creates the majority of the beats and plays most of the instruments heard on his tracks; and he continues to come up with new and innovative material. Anyone who has seen some of the music videos that he has released to date, whether they are fans of metal or not, will agree hands down that KidCrusher has a unique talent for creating videos that powerfully support his music. From videos like “Meet The Monstors” and “Alice In Zombieland” it’s easy to see that he knows how to effectively deliver intense visual stories that often make viewers feel as though they are watching a horror film.

His impressive skill in that regard has definitely not gone unnoticed in the film industry either. Over the last few years KidCrusher has been tapped to lend his musical genius to films like the 2015 post-apocalyptic Australian flick “From Parts Unknown: Fight Like A Girl,” for which he composed an intense and original metal score in addition to handling the film’s sound design. He also did the sound design and composed the score for the upcoming film “Sheborg Massacre.

To find out more about KidCrusher make sure to check out our interview below!

You can also check out his music and find out about upcoming releases through his website: http://kidcrusher.com/

And follow him on social media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidcrusher666
Instagram: @KidCrusher666
Twitter: @AustralianAlien



Where are you from? What was it like growing up there?

KC: I was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. I grew up in a suburban town with my mother and two siblings, sadly my father passed away when I was only 6 months old. Throughout my childhood and high school years I was labeled as an outcast therefor I spent a lot of time on my own. I’ve always loved Adelaide though, can’t seem to stay away longer than a week without getting home sick.

How and when did you get into music?

KC: With so much free time on my hands, I fell into creativity and entertainment with movies and music. I was attracted to creating music at a very young age inspired by hardcore hip hop as it was so restricted for me to listen to, that did nothing but power my urge to want it even more. I started my first rap group at the age of 12 and released 2 albums on cassette tape (around 1998), when I reached high school I was introduced to metal music and assembled my own cover band but everything kept falling apart due to the lack of commitment from other members. At this time I wanted to go solo when I discovered a breed of darker hip hop that was mixed with death metal, two genres I was fascinated with. When I released my first single, the music video went viral and it really gave me the drive to do it professionally. Not long after that I gained a massive following internationally online and that was back in 2005.

How many instruments do you play and how long have you been playing each?

KC: I’ve played guitar, bass, programmed drums, piano and vocals for all about the same amount of time since, pretty much since I started back in 1998, but I am more focused on vocals, guitar and sound engineering. I do a lot of production work on my albums, along with the help of various other producers on some occasions. I have recorded all of my albums since 2007 in a home studio I call “The kCave.” I studied music and sound engineering at Tafe SA and worked under two different recording studios before building my own.

What does music do for you?

KC: I still remember the first time I recorded a track to mp3 and burnt it onto a CD and listened to it on my sound system, it was almost like giving birth to a child and it became so addicting and exciting. I became my own biggest fan in a way, I wasn’t concerned about having fans or playing shows, I just wanted to make music for my own entertainment and then I shot my own music videos to begin with in my backyard. I honestly never thought it would go any further than that. Music is and was my way of ventilation. That’s how I feel a lot of my fans have connected in some ways more than others, because I let out a lot of personal feelings as well as fictional entertainment for those who want some fun.

Why are you passionate about playing music?

KC: Music has always been like my best friend forever, I connect so well with it that to me, music is my life, career, and the past, present and future of me. Every time I finish an album I say to myself “I’ll take a mini-break and relax for a bit” and it never happens, it pulls me back in. I feel so separated without it. I don’t know if it’s boredom or the drive for that amazing feeling of creating a masterpiece. Ever since I gained a following, I feel like I owe them everything for everything they’ve done for me, I still feel like I haven’t given back enough, even with 12 albums under my belt, they always ask me for more and I feel guilty it takes so long to release albums in the present time of my career, because I always look at my last album and want to do better than that because I know I can and I’ll refuse to rush an album for the sake of releasing an album these days. Overall I’d say my music is an artwork, a symbol, a decade of my life and one of the most amazing rides I feel so privileged to be a part of. It will always be somewhere that feels like home to me.

Who are some of your music influences, and how have they influenced you?

KC: SPICE1 was the first rapper that brought me into the dark side of rap, it was when I heard the “Tales from the Hood” soundtrack in primary school. Prior to that Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit for their emotional and personal connection with music as well as the rap-metal influence. System of a Down, Mudvayne, Fear Factory and Marilyn Manson are some more metal influences, as well as a strong inspiration from the Australian industrial grind group The Berzerker for motivation of getting music done with or without anybody, and of course for their extreme brutality and character. I would have to say Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid are probably my biggest influences for pursuing my dream and creating KidCrusher as I never felt so connected with any other music, it made me want to represent their following and become a part of their world.

How would you describe your personal music style?

KC: It’s hard to put my entire catalogue into one genre, as I love to venture out into several styles. So my album can go from straight hip hop, to metal rap, to death metal, to Dubstep, to industrial, to comedy skits. Overall people would consider me apart of the Horrorcore genre and a Juggalo rapper.

Have you played on or written any songs used for film, television or commercial projects— if so, can you tell me which songs and which projects they have been used in?

KC: My song “A Dirty Fuckin Murder” alongside the music video was featured on TV’s “Law and Order” in the episode “Steel-eyed Death,” which I made headlines in magazines such as the New York Times for. The episode was based on the Farmville murders killer “Sam McCroskey” who was a fan of my music in real life.

I created an original musical score and did the sound design for two Australian films by Strongman Pictures entitled “From Parts Unknown: Fight Like A Girl” and the upcoming release “Sheborg Massacre.” They also produced several of my music videos including “Back To The KidCrusher” and “Alice In Zombieland.”

Alice In Zombieland was a short film for a KidCrusher song with the same name, which screened in cinemas around Australia during the Monster Fest Trasharama.

Can you tell us about some of the music videos you’ve released so far

KC: ‘A Dirty Fuckin Murder’ was the first music video I ever shot for my band, KidCrusher, and the song is featured on the album “Light to Dark and Life to Death.”

‘Meet The Monstors’ was the first professional KidCrusher music video I did and it was produced by Strongman Pictures. The video came together after I requested to produce a song for the soundtrack of a film they were developing. It was shot inside Aradale Mental Asylum in the outback of Melbourne, Australia. The theme of the video/song was that of the script of the movie (Love, Lobotomy and Zombies). Fangoria Magazine also covered the production. The song is featured on the album “Cannibal Clown.”


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​‘The Naughty List’ is the second KidCrusher music video produced by Strongman Pictures; with my spin-off side Christmas project based on the movie “Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” with Jim Carrey. The video brings in more of a serial killer tone than the original; the song alone is about killing evil people in my home town on Christmas eve.

​‘Heavily Medicated’ was another video for my band that was produced by Strongman Pictures. We shot the video in an abandoned building and the song is about my struggle with depression over not being able to perform for my fans in the United States and being treated like an animal and drowning in the past. The song was released as a single and given away free online.

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For the music video for the KidCrusher song ‘Alice In Zombieland’ Strongman Pictures came to me with an idea about shooting a short film/music video inside a role playing zombie factory based on Alice in Wonderland. The song for the movie was also featured on my album “Metal Murder 3D” and the video also screened in cinemas for Monster Fest / Trasharama.
The music video for ‘Back To The KidCrusher,’ produced by Strongman Pictures, was created to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of starting my career as KidCrusher. It also happened to synchronize with “Back To The Future Day” October 21, 2015. Back to the Future is my all-time favorite movie so I wanted to theme a music video towards the film and time travelling back to “2005” when I started KidCrusher to remix my first single “A Dirty Fuckin Murder”. We also had a DeLorean in the video and special effects. After the music video features a 30 minute documentary entitled “Ten Years Of KidCrusher” which highlights the albums and moments in my career.
I also released the music video ‘Ka Boom Boom’ with my band KcaveMen featuring Todd Hansen the drummer of The Berzerker, a band which I always looked up to. ‘Rectal Birth’ is another music video I released with my other side project, Penetration off the album “The Nothing”; and I play all the instruments in this industrial metal band. The album and video were based on the storm from the movie “The Neverending Story” and they focused on depression, destruction and betrayal. The clip was shot entirely on green screen as me as every member of the band, and I have future releases from this project coming into the mix in 2017.

What do you think separates you from other musicians? What makes you good at what you do?

KC: Not to be completely cocky about it, but I believe I’m one of the hardest working, and most successful independent underground musicians in Australia. What other artist has done 12 studio albums in 10 years, and produced movie grade music videos and scores for films? Has toured with major artists and did it all without management, a label, or basically buying their way on stage or into promotions. I’ve done everything with nobody but me, my music and my fans to get me there and I’ve done all of it from bottom of The Underground of the Industry. I’ve never had commercial radio play or major promotion, I’ve written recorded and released and distributed everything from my own CDs, DVDs, MP3s and a clothing line all myself and have the determination to take it even further. 

America has had hype building for me since 2008, I feel like I’m that animal in a cage, waiting for be given my chance to be with my fans and really give the world what I have got. Just in Australia I’ve played by request for Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne, Hed(pe), Mushroomhead, Hopsin and more. I’m the outcast of hip hop and metal, I’m the underdog that succeeded by being rejected by the world and taken to an underworld of music. In the tunnels we run and you will find me, under the ground. 

How do you feel when you’re playing on stage? Was it something you had to get used to, or were you immediately comfortable in front of the crowd?

KC: I still have stage fright from time to time, it’s kind of like, you snap out of character and start to think, and that’s the point I slow down - the normal stage you just flow with the music and you’re on pure adrenaline, that’s what I love. It’s definitely something I had to prepare for physically as well, as I’m not very fit, as I was never planning on performing live when I first started so to this day, I need a few months to prepare for a tour. Most of my songs are too difficult to perform live as well so there is only a small list that works. The more I’ve performed over the years, I’ve definitely progressed and I feel more powerful than ever up there today. It’s something that’s become an addiction like the production of my albums.

Aside from playing music in the bands you play with, do you write any of the music or lyrics—if so please tell me about some of the songs where you had the biggest role in that aspect/ where you got your inspiration/ what the collaboration process was like?

KC: I write all of my music, usually the beats as well. Inspiration comes from various things in most cases when I first started KidCrusher, I studied a lot of serial killers and cannibals through documentaries and online. Not because I love or support it in anyway, but because of the shock factor in entertainment. I wanted to produce a horror movie on stage / or / in your mind. My albums are designed the way a movie soundtrack is put together, there’s sounds you’d usually hear from movie scores, intros intermissions outros, as well as the amount of skits and samples I use. Other inspirations come from real life situations or movies which I twist into an original tale.

What do you hope to achieve in your career as a musician?

KC: Continue to have a die-hard fan base and of course touring the world and making music full time. I have conquered a few of my goals already, which was to share the stage with a few of my influences; Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne and The Berzerker..
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