Day: 29 January 2017

Sydney Festival Review: The Comet is Coming deliver the dance party that Sydney didn’t know it needed

Made up of Danalogue the Conqueror on synth/keys, Betamax Killer on drums and King Shabaka as their resident sexy sax man sologram, East London trio The Comet is Coming know how to deliver dance worthy, saxophone heavy jams. And at yesterday’s Sydney Festival appearance, set inside the beautiful Spiegeltent, the group made sure we knew…

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Sydney Festival Review: Dori Freeman – St. Stephen’s Uniting Church (28.01.17)

Performing at St. Stephen’s Uniting Church on Saturday night, Dori Freeman‘s set offered the perfect mix of her own country tunes along with a wonderful selection of country, Americana and gospel classics. Accompanied by her new husband Nick Fall on percussion and vocals, Dori Freeman’s show well and truly supported the buzz hailing her as…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: Naomi Keyte – Melaleuca (2017)

Adelaide’s Naomi Keyte has long been a part of the tapestry that is the South Australian songwriter scene and this year, she’s striking out on her own with the release of her debut album, Melaleuca. The first release from Keyte since her 2013 EP Edge of Morning, Melaleuca sees the artist further flourish and perform with a refreshed sense of confidence and…

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Goldfrapp to release first new album in four years, Silver Eye

One of electronic music’s most exciting duo’s, consisting of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, are returning to us with a killer new single and the announcement of their eighth studio album, Silver Eye. From it, Goldfrapp have released the first cut from the highly anticipated record, “Anymore”. If you were a fan of Goldfrapp’s glamorous Black…

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Fractures drops third single from new record ahead of Still Here‘s February launch

Melbourne based singer/songwriter Mark Zito, also known by his stage name Fractures, has revealed a new single set to feature on the muso’s second album Still Here, due February 10. Titled “Lowcast”, it’s the third cut from Still Here and swells with Zito’s layered harmonies and unrestrained guitars. It’s perfect for a Sunday morning and beckons you…

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Public tastings announced for Sydney International Wine Competition

The 37th Sydney International Wine Competition (SIWC) will feature two public tastings on Saturday 11 February at the Novotel Sydney Central, and will feature over 280 wines awarded TOP 1OO, Blue Gold, and Gold medals, including trophy winners. Included in this group are two ‘surprise’ medal winners – the debut Shiraz and Rosé wines blended…

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Seminyak gets a new Miami inspired dining experience with Bikini (Bali)

Seminyak, Bali has a new hotspot in it’s endless line of options. The recently opened Bikini, a luxe, architecturally designed space, blends the urban style of a New York warehouse with a decadent Miami beach party feel. With up to 120 seats in both its bar and restaurant areas, it looks to be a very…

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Review: S’Age Bistronomy fuses French cuisine with Asian influences – Crows Nest (Sydney)

The lower north shore’s S’Age Bistronomy is unexpectedly great, calling on a fusion of flavours where east and west meet. Head chef Tomoyuki Usui has worked abroad before making Sydney his home, so it’s no surprise that his cooking brings French cuisine with Asian and especially Japanese influences. The beautiful presentation indicates French fine dining,…

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