Frenzal Rhomb are bringing back their Australian punk anthems for a huge Australian tour to celebrate 23 years since the release of their album Sans Souci. The sixth album from Frenzal Rhomb brought iconic tracks like “Bucket Bong”, “Looking Good”, and “Punisher” to the ears of punk lovers all over Australia and the world…
The Gold Coast turned into Earthrealm this week as fans, gamers and cosplayers packed out the Official Australian Preview of Mortal Kombat II at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair on Tuesday night, welcoming the stars of the blood-soaked blockbuster back to the place where much of the film was brought to life. The event marked something…
Following his high-flying appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Fox McCloud is officially back in the cockpit. During today’s surprise Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced that Star Fox—a visually stunning, ground-up reimagining of the Nintendo 64 classic Lylat Wars, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th. Promising a cinematic take…
Microsoft Flight Simulator might already be one of the most realistic and diverse video game experiences, and it’s crazy to think that it’s only getting bigger. In Update 21: Australia, we’re getting a massive look at the sunburnt country, with an absolute laundry list of new features: 30+ Hand-Crafted Points of Interest (POIs): Explore iconic landmarks…
Before she conquered Harvard in pink stilettos, Elle Woods was just trying to survive high school. Prime Video has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Elle, the upcoming prequel series to the beloved Legally Blonde franchise, ahead of Amazon’s annual upfront presentation in New York on May 11th. The series will premiere July 1st on…
Heavy metal has always carried a certain mythology around it, but few bands have embodied that larger-than-life aura quite like Iron Maiden. With their undead mascot Eddie, operatic stage shows, and literary-infused lyrics about war, history and mortality, the British legends have spent five decades building a legacy that stretches far beyond music. Iron Maiden:…
If you have memories of gaming on the original Nintendo 64 like me, then you might feel a certain way about that controller. And I must be honest; while there’s no denying its unique design, I never really fell in love with that original controller. Sure, there were aspects that I liked, including that sweet…
New Zealand-born and based artist Aldous Harding is set to release her fifth album, Train On The Island, on May 8. The 10-track album comes in collaboration with producer John Parish. The two have worked together across much of Harding’s musical career, on previous albums including Party (2017), Designer (2019) and Warm Chris (2022). The…
As Earthrealm prepares for its most brutal battle yet in Mortal Kombat II, director Simon McQuoid returns with a sequel determined to go bigger, bloodier and far more ambitious than its predecessor. Bringing the long-awaited tournament to the screen, the film introduces Karl Urban’s swaggering Johnny Cage into a sprawling war against Shao Kahn, while…
In Mortal Kombat II, Earthrealm’s champions return for a bloodier, louder and far more chaotic showdown against the forces of Shao Kahn – this time with Karl Urban’s swaggering Johnny Cage entering the arena. Leaning fully into the outrageous spirit of the iconic video game franchise, the sequel embraces brutal fatalities, self-aware humour and the…
Mortal Kombat II understands exactly what fans wanted more of after the 2021 film: brutal fights, outrageous fatalities, fan-favourite characters, and a stronger sense of the video game’s gleefully excessive identity. While Simon McQuoid’s first film may have been the more technically controlled entry, the sequel is easily the more entertaining one, operating with the…
Iconic legendary former lead singer of the Sex Pistols, John Lydon, returns to Australia with Public Image Ltd (PIL) on their “This Is Not The Last Tour” across Australia in January 2027 for a long-awaited run of headline shows. It will be the band’s first Australian visit in over a decade. Formed in 1978 following…
I jumped onto the Invincible train later than most, but nowadays, I honestly regret that it took me so long. Without making this a review of the hit animated series, please, go and watch that show. Invincible VS, developed by Quarter Up, a new studio under Skybound Games, dishes up a 3v3 fighter that’s not…
There’s a particular kind of vulnerability that comes with stepping into the spotlight for the first time — and for her debut album, Taiwanese-Australian artist Kim Yang leans directly into that tension. Ahead of the release of her debut record Turn On The Lights tomorrow, we’re proud to premiere the striking video for its title…
Set almost entirely within the confines of a luxury penthouse, PH-1 unfolds over one harrowing night as rising politician Payton Burnham watches his carefully constructed public image disintegrate in real time. Held hostage by an unseen force, he’s trapped not just physically, but within a media ecosystem that thrives on speculation, spin, and viral outrage….
The lineup for the 25th anniversary of Austin City Limits Music Festival has been unveiled, and while the headliners are as stacked as ever, it’s the strength of the Australian contingent that stands out for 2026. Set to take over Zilker Park across two weekends (October 2–4 and October 9–11), this year’s festival is led…
Every May, Liverpool — one of the UK’s most historic music cities — becomes a launchpad for the next generation of artists as Liverpool Sound City returns with another stacked lineup of rising talent. This weekend saw Sound City transform venues across Liverpool into an absolute buzzing showcase of emerging artists. This is a festival…
There’s no shortage of hotel options in Niagara Falls, Canada. Some trade entirely on their proximity to, and view of, the falls. Others offer a more boutique option, their own fun attractions (like a water park), and some also operate as a Casino. And then there’s the Sheraton Fallsview, which sits at the base of…
It’s hard to believe we’re already in May, but it’s safe to say we’ve had a few hits on our hands over the past few months. From Resident Evil Requiem to the more recent Saros and even social sims like Pokémon Pokopia and Tomdachi Life: Living the Dream, there seems to be something for everyone. That…
In The Sheep Detectives (read our review here), a delightfully offbeat mystery led by Hugh Jackman’s well-meaning shepherd George, it’s not just the sheep quietly observing – it’s also the humans scrambling to keep up. Enter Tim Derry, the endearingly outmatched small-town cop played by Nicholas Braun, who might be more afraid of his own…
It’s a niche subject, the history of Australian publishing. Even more so when you take regionalism into account, and choose to focus on the history of one of Western Australia’s oldest publishing houses alongside one of its newest. But this is exactly what Linda Martin has done in her debut book as an author, A Tale…
Dirty Hands is a bruising, tightly contained crime thriller that turns a botched drug deal into something far more emotionally volatile. On paper, the story is simple: the Denton brothers, Danny and Richie, have one night to survive after everything goes wrong. But writer-director-star Kevin Interdonato is less interested in the mechanics of survival than…
It’s been fourteen years since M.L. Stedman‘s debut novel The Light Between Oceans was published, and went on to become a bestselling sensation. In the intervening years, there’s been very little news about the West Australian born writer, who now lives in London, aside from the novel’s adaptation into a film starring Alicia Vikander and…
Ha’way the lad! For fans, fourteen years is a long time between tours. Judging by the rapturous response inside Liberty Hall on Thursday night, Sydney never stopped saving space for Maxïmo Park. Returning to Australia for the first time since 2012, the Newcastle founded outfit were here celebrating the bands 20th anniversary and 20 years…
Californian Indie rock band Young The Giant return with their fifth studio album, Victory Garden, and it feels like they’re deliberately revisiting their roots. Following their ambitious 2022 concept album, American Bollywood, this record trades conceptual scope for a more familiar sound. Across the 11 tracks, they lean fully into the breezy indie rock sound…
There are pop songs, and then there are cultural timestamps. For Natalia Imbruglia, that moment arrived with “Torn” – a track that didn’t just define the late ’90s, it quietly reshaped the emotional language of pop itself. Decades later, that same voice – unmistakable, vulnerable, and quietly defiant – is stepping into a new era….
In a world where devotion is demanded and dissent is deadly, The Testaments ushers in a chilling new chapter of The Handmaid’s Tale – one that shifts its gaze to the next generation raised within Gilead’s suffocating grip. At the centre are Agnes and Daisy, two young women navigating the brutal indoctrination of Aunt Lydia’s…
Developer Housemarque are back with Saros, a spiritual successor to Returnal, which still stands as one of the best roguelite games available on the PlayStation 5. In many ways, Saros is a strong follow-up to Returnal, one that’s filled with incredible combat, polished visuals and an addictive gameplay loop. While Saros is its own experience,…
We’re seeing in May with yet another ten tracks added to our Discovery Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two we exclusively premiered in earlier in the week. Lutruwita raised, Naarm based singer-songwriter (and dare we say icon) Queenie takes home our Track of the Week with her tongue-in-cheek take down of toxic masculinity…
I’ve just moved into a new apartment, and with a mix of hardwood floors, rugs, and tiles, finding a single machine that could handle all of these surfaces felt like an impossible task. Thankfully, thanks to the Tineco FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam, I no longer need an arsenal of different devices to keep my…
