Lego Marvel’s Avengers needed to find a way to differentiate itself from not only its predecessor, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, but every other Lego game to date. If the game’s latest trailer is any indication, TT Games have found their in.
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Bethesda Game Studios, developers of the critically acclaimed Fallout 4 and Elder Scrolls series, have officially opened the doors on a second studio based in Montreal, Quebec.
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Directed by Gavin Hood, Eye In The Sky tackles the controversies surrounding modern day warfare and is a thriller about a group of intelligence staff tasked to decide whether to target a village in order to potentially thwart a terrorist attack. The first trailer for the film – due out in March – was released…
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The fifth annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) were presented last night at Sydney’s Star Event Centre, the awards recognising the last 12 months in Australian film. George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road took out the top award for Best Film, George Miller receiving the award for Best Director. The Dressmaker dominated…
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While not quite a chain (like, at all) Mary’s have now been established as one of the most popular food businesses Sydney has ever seen. The wild enthusiasm with which people seek out their American-style burgers remains feverish, and so news that you can now get their signature burgers delivered comes as very welcome news….
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The first Fairgrounds Festival in Berry on the South Coast was exactly what festivals should be. A showcase of talent, relaxed and about the music. The Fairgrounds Festival was set up in Berry Showgrounds. Festival goers had access to two stages, a swimming pool, local market, a children’s activity area and a lot of food…
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Violent Soho have released a short film for their single “Like Soda”! Directed by Dan Graetz the short film features cameos by Macka from Cosmic Psychos. “Like Soda” is the first single of the forthcoming album which is due to be released in early 2016. You can catch the band play at the St Jerome’s…
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In This Issue: The Christmas decos are barely up and we’re already looking into January for all the wicked releases due to come out. This week we see the return of King Krule in a different form as well as pop darlings Chairlift with a brand new single just out teasing us for the new…
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The second annual AU Live Music Awards was held in Sydney tonight at the Oxford Art Factory, celebrating yet another year of amazing live Australian music. Winners included Meg Mac for Live Voice of the Year, Gang of Youths for Live Act of the Year, Ecca Vandal with the Heatseeker Award and Johann Ponniah with…
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The QLD State Winners of the AU Live Music Awards have been announced via 4ZZZ this afternoon! With the official event happening in Sydney tonight, we’re stoked to be able to reveal the winners of the four categories including Band of the Year, Voice of the Year, Event of the Year and Venue of the…
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The State winners of the 2nd AU Live Music Awards are being rolled out over today and this evening, at the official event being held in Sydney at the Oxford Art Factory Gallery. This afternoon, Radio Adelaide announced the winners of the four South Australian categories including Band of the Year, Voice of the Year,…
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If we’re talking longevity, Bill ‘Fatback’ Curtis is your man. Trail blazer, lover of music and worshipper of the funk. Fatback Band’s prolific turnout glorified the amalgamation of jazz beats with New Orleans funk. Their honeyed melodies, slippery rhythms and slick licks offer a hefty dose of eclectic funk. We spoke to the Bill Curtis…
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Nashville natives Alicia, Reece, Clay and Stewart together are grunge punk group, Bully. Their debut record Feels Like, launched this year and their tour has brought them down under for the first time. We caught up with them for an exclusive interview to discuss their touring experiences, attractive Australians and Frankie’s Pizza’s ‘healthy’ apple cocktails. Check…
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Fans of Bastille will likely enjoy today’s single of the day from Escapists. The track is called “Pyramid Scheme” and it’s an indie number that has just enough attitude to not be boring, while still being chilled enough to enjoy without feeling the need to rock out with your socks out. That this is the…
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Relatively speaking, I used the iPhone 4s (still Apple’s highest selling model and one they continued to produce until September 2014) for a long, long time; getting my hands on the product on its release in October 2011, and keeping it going until the latest 6s models were released some four years later. Along the way…
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Famed, forward-thinking fashion label Romance Was Born will be making Sydney fans very happy this week as the team host not one but two sales throughout the week, each at different locations, both in darlinghurst. The first sale will be hosted by Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins on Thursday 10th December, 6pm-8pm at the Australian…
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At Coachella in 2008, Prince delivered a very Prince cover of Radiohead’s classic “Creep”, gifting those in attendance something very special and exclusive, seeing that the purple one issued takedown notices for every video of the performance that made it’s way online. Following the disappointing take-downs, Thom Yorke implored Prince to put the video back…
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As the first single off the forthcoming Rubble Kings: The Album, due January 2016, Run the Jewels have delivered “Rubble Kings Theme (Dynamite), a characteristically ferocious offering from the imposing hip hop duo. The actual single was released earlier this year, but now there’s an official video to go with, giving us a look at…
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After a sold-out collaborative tour with fellow hip hop producer Pete Rock, the legendary DJ Premier is ready to make a return to Australia for a string of shows across the country as part of his whirlwind “Boom Bap” tour. Australia will be the first country on his schedule, once again giving us access to…
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Earlier today we reported the huge news that soul icon D’Angelo will be augmenting his appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest (Thursday; Saturday) with a performance at the Sydney Opera House as D’Angelo & The Vanguard. Now it seems that Sydney isn’t the only city in our part of the world that will be getting a…
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I’m ashamed to admit that prior to this show I hadn’t heard much about Gang Of Youths. Neither, it would seem, had most of the crowd. Ageing rockers sporting 90s Soundgarden tour t-shirts seemed disinterested at best when their frontman Dave Le’aupepe first graced the stage. I say graced intentionally because with long flowing locks,…
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Aussie rapper Illy has announced that he will be going on a national tour on the back of his new single “Swear Jar”. The Swear Jar Tour is set to hit the road in February and March. In conjunction with Beyond Blue, Illy has also created his own virtual swear jar, inviting friends and fans to donate money…
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Following her much-anticipated release of Souled Out in 2014, Californian R&B popstar, Jhené Aiko is set to make her debut appearance in Australia in February-March, 2016. Aiko will be supported by special guest Thandi Phoenix in what is touted to be an electrifying live performance. Tickets are on sale from 12pm, Friday December 11. For more details head to livenation.com.au….
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Western Australian festival Castaway has found a second home on the east coast. The festival will debut on Bribie Island, Brisbane on the 20th of February, 2016.Castaway Brisbane comes off the back of the W.A Castaway in 2015. Last year’s line up featured Peking Duk, SAFIA, George Maple, Carmada, Sticky Fingers and more. The festival is unique for its beach…
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All aboard, we’re off to Ukraine for today’s music video of the day! Indytronics, who consider themselves to be an indie-rock and post-punk revival band, have created a video for their track “Clone Fight” which appears to feature Stockholm Syndrome of some description, but to be honest, I’m really not too sure. You’re probably better…
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It was only five weeks ago that we were all within the warm embrace of PAX Aus 2015. Badges for next year’s show have gone on sale today, along with the news that the show date will be pushed back a week so as not to conflict with the start of Melbourne’s Spring Carnival.
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The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, was set for this week, but was cancelled earlier in November because of mishandling of funds. But now, after aid from CGU insurance, the festival will return for its 24th year on Sunday 14th of February 2016, in Centennial Parklands, Sydney. John Polson, founder and festival director of…
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The round begins and we’re instantly scrambling to fortify and take up positions against the incoming enemy team. Enemy drones roll about under foot, trying to get the best possible view of what we’re up to before barrelling away to find a hiding spot from where they can watch us. The dull thud of boots…
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Sydney’s summer nights will see the return of free movies at World Square’s outdoor cinema. Starting in January 2016, movies such as Jaws, The Holiday, Love Actually, Muriel’s Wedding, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Romeo & Juliet will screen. Headphones and deckchairs will be provided and there will be plenty of options for dinner and…
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The first look at Down Under, the sure-to-be controversial Australian black comedy telling the story of the aftermath of the Cronulla riots has arrived. The image, and film, features both perspectives of the fight and, through humour, director Abe Forsythe deliberately confronts racism head on. “There is nothing more satisfying than getting people to laugh…
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