Day: 6 July 2017

Single of the Day: O Little Sister “Lazy Love” (2017)

Brisbane’s O Little Sister continues to generate some positive momentum surrounding her new music with the release of “Lazy Love”. We first became aware of the songwriter last year and off the back of her shows around the country with Jack Carty, not to mention the chatter surrounding her performances that followed, O Little Sister has definitely…

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Kele Okereke returns with new solo album, Fatherland; check out “Streets Been Talkin” as a taste

“It’s a bittersweet ode to romance and the passing of time.” Kele Okereke has unveiled his new solo effort in “Streets Been Talkin”, the first cut from new album Fatherland. The new album isn’t out until October 6th, but already, we’re seeing the Bloc Party frontman continuing to explore what is a consistently evolving artistry. His previous…

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Music Video of the Day: Lola Kirke “Not Used” (2017)

US songwriter and performer Lola Kirke has dished up a new music video for her single “Not Used”, directed by and starring her sister, actress Jemima Kirke. The single is a well-crafted piece of dreamy Americana and proves to be a great introduction to Lola’s style. Her debut EP is out now and boasts much of the…

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Entries are open for the 2017 South Australian Music Awards

The 2017 South Australian Music Awards have now opened entries for musicians, venues and festivals to be nominated for the November-announced awards! The third annual event, helmed by MusicSA, will be recognising and celebrating the achievements of South Australian artists and the industry across a range of categories, split into two categories – The People’s Choice…

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Over 40 new speakers and industry names added to BIGSOUND 2017

BIGSOUND has added two new keynote speakers to their 2017 event in Brisbane this September, welcoming Sadie Dupuis and Kenny Gates to the fold. Both industry indivduals are coming to BIGSOUND with a wealth of experience; Dupuis, a poet, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with US group Speedy Ortiz and Gates, the co-founder of internationally renowned indie label, PIAS. The addition of…

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The 20 Best Singles of 2017 (So Far) from Australia and Around the World

Earlier this week, we unveiled our list of the 20 Best Albums of 2017 so far – as voted by our team – with The Smith Street Band reigning supreme with their acclaimed album, More Scared of You Than You Are of Me. Breaking things down even further, today we throw the spotlight on some of the…

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Five things we learned from the iZombie panel at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2017

Oz Comic Con Melbourne decided it would go full zombie this year bringing three guests out from the cult hit series iZombie – Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley and Aly Michalka. The show follows the story of Olivia “Liv” Moore (Rose McIver) who gets turned into a zombie, however in order to remain somewhat human she…

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Video Games Review: Micro Machines: World Series (PS4, 2017)

As we roll into the second half of the year, everyone has come down with a serious case of nostalgia. The remaster of Crash Bandicoot is selling out, Wipeout Omega collection has revived the fan favourite in 4K and Micro Machines: World Series is now available for PS4. But seeing things through nostalgia goggles is a…

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Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan to headline ACMI’s Series Mania

The Australian debut of the prestigious television festival Series Mania will be coming to ACMI in Melbourne later this month, with special guest Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) to headline the festival. Vince will be appearing at an “In Conversation” event, where he will be discussing his experience as the mind behind two of…

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“Savour Singapore in Every Bite” for two weeks during the 24th annual Singapore Food Festival

Next week, the 24th edition of the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) will launch and take over the city for two weeks of incredible eats, all under the theme “Savour Singapore in Every Bite”. Those who know the city as we do realise that you don’t need a festival to tell everyone how good the food…

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Hotel Review: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur offers an air of old-fashioned charm

Kuala Lumpur has the most affordable five-star hotels in the world, many scattered all over the city so that visitors have some excellent choices no matter which location they are scouting. For the city’s dynamic Chow Kit an obvious go-to is the Sheraton Imperial, a sprawling property that lives up its celebrated brand, from comfortable…

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Comedy Review: Fiona O’Loughlin tells deeply bold, but profoundly funny stories (MAP 57 in Melbourne until July 8th)

While waiting for Fiona O’Loughlin to come on stage at the new St Kilda winter garden known as Map 57, we see a guitar and a few mics set up next to the stand up’s own microphone. While thinking that O’Loughlin may have turned her wares to a musical act, it was actually a separate…

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Theatre Review: Belvoir’s The Rover is a rollicking good time (Until 6th August)

If you’re looking for a good time, call Belvoir! The iconic Sydney theatre’s latest production, The Rover, will have you doubling over your doublets with laughter. A delightful classical script, paired with comedically-gifted actors and a theatre company who knows how to have fun, make this show a must-see. Written in 1677 by Aphra Behn,…

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An authentic French baguette pop-up has opened in Potts Point (Sydney)

Sydney CBD’s Jardin St James are reaching out from their location in the forecourt of the city’s oldest church for a little hole-in-the-wall pop-up down in Potts Point, set to operate from today for the next month or so with a heavy, heady and delicious focus on the art of the French baguette. At least…

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Review: The Crux & Co’s new menu is as delicious as it looks (Melbourne)

From their opening mid last year, no filter was needed to appreciate the scrumptious and undeniably ‘Instagram-worthy’ dishes served up at The Crux & Co. As their photographic dishes flooded social feeds all over Melbourne, the stunning cafe have stepped it up a notch with a new menu, and a new head chef, to bring…

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