Day: 20 November 2017

Music Video of the Day: Walken “Unomi” (2017)

Brisbane purveyors of effervescent pop punk, Walken, have illuminated our week again (we know, it’s only Monday) with a new music video for their tune, “Unomi”. Taken from the band’s new EP What’s Your Environment?, Walken have conjured up another slice of relatable music that the listener can definitely hone in on. Heartfelt, big in its soul…

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Interview: Press Club provide their camping tips ahead of Festival of the Sun

With Festival of the Sun soon approaching, punters are invited to get space-y as the Outer Space theme for this year is bound to produce some great moments out in Port Macquarie. Ahead of the event, we get to know a little more about the artists set to grace the stage – first up, Brunswick’s own, Press…

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Single of the Day: Miguel “Pineapple Skies” (2017)

Miguel‘s new album WAR & LEISURE is just weeks off release, being put out in Australia through ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records and Sony Music Australia on December 1st. The fourth album from the LA R&B artist has some pretty big shoes to step into following the success of his last record WILDHEART, but after listening to WAR & LEISURE…

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Win a copy of Sia’s new album, Everyday Is Christmas!

Singer/songwriter/producer/hitmaker and eight time Grammy Award nominee Sia recently released her first-ever holiday album, Everyday Is Christmas, earlier this month via Monkey Puzzle/Atlantic Records. The collection of original holiday songs was written by Sia and Greg Kurstin. The album’s lead single, “Santa’s Coming For Us”, has several counterparts on the album including other festive songs…

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Discover 7 Australian Festivals That Take You Off The Beaten Track

When reading most music festival guides, you’ll see the same massive national festival popping up. Getting out of the major cities, there is a plethora of boutique and indie festivals with massive local followings which showcase the best local Aussie talent and food. We’ve picked seven of the best local festivals to get you discovering…

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5 Stranger Things We Learnt At Millie Bobby Brown’s Supanova Adelaide Q&A Panel

Over the weekend the Adelaide Showgrounds got turned Upside Down when star of hit Netflix show Stranger Things Millie Bobby Brown landed in Australia for the pop culture convention. Giving fans the opportunity to meet, greet, get photos and autographs. During her Q&A panel fans got to quiz her on her work and here are…

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Games Review: .hack//G.U. The Last Recode (PS4, 2017): System Upgrade Complete

Before I begin my review, I’d like to discuss a bit of my history with the .hack franchise. When I first discovered manga, the first volume that I ever read was .hack//G.U.+, an adaptation of the original .hack//G.U. video game trilogy. As a young and impressionable child, the series blew my mind, and when I…

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Here’s your first look at Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The highly anticipated sequel Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has revealed a glimpse of the many characters we can expect to return. While it’s not a trailer of sorts the poster does have a sense of motion to it, making it feel magical in itself, like one of the many moving photographs we have…

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7 trailers you might have missed last week

Last week was an insane week for trailers to say the least, with many upcoming blockbusters getting official trailers, and some films giving us a very first look at what we can expect! Needless to say, let’s check out 7 trailers you may have missed last week! A Quiet Place A Quiet Place brings true…

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Romper Stomper revival announces release date along with new trailer

Australian streaming service Stan has recently announced that its new original series Romper Stomper will air exclusively on Stan on 1 January, 2018 with all 6 episodes releasing at once. Romper Stomper picks up twenty five years after Geoffrey Wright’s (Metal Skin, Macbeth) controversial original film starring Russell Crowe (Gladiator), as a new generation of activists attempt…

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TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 5 “The Big Scary U”

“The Big Scary U” was The Walking Dead’s finest outing so far into Season 8, revisiting the premier’s cliffhanger and further exploring The Sanctuary as Negan was presumed dead by his lieutenants. Time is again splintered so the episode can jump between various happenings as All Out War is slowly pieced together, which means some…

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Sony are taking over a private residence in Sydney this week for PS4-centric Playfest 2017

The Sony Playstation team are hiring out a private residence (a safe bet is that it’s a sprawling mansion-like house) in Sydney this week for the return of Playfest. Basically it’s an opportunity to get your couch potato on a house full of enthusiastic gamers for one night only with themed immersive rooms and a…

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Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Lietuva offers impressive views in Vilnius, Lithuania

From quirky street art to a profound street homage immortalising any writer who has ever written about the country (in any capacity), Lithuania is fast becoming one of Europe’s most unique, and relatively unexplored, destinations. You’ve got the incredible architecture like the flamboyant gothic St. Anne’s Church; a bohemian sanctuary which has declared itself an…

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Theatre Review: There are more than a few laughs to be had with Violent Extremism and Other Adult Party Games (until 25 November)

With a title like Violent Extremism and Other Adult Party Games you can’t help but expect a few controversial laughs. But this new play by Sydney-based writer Richie Black is a cut above and a genuinely funny piece of work. Supported by a very good cast and strong production values, this is yet another triumph…

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Taste Orange hits Barangaroo Reserve this Sunday for a food and wine showcase (Sydney)

Sydney fans of Orange’s cool climate wines and renowned produce are in for a treat this weekend as Taste Orange @ Barangaroo takes over Barangaroo Reserve on Sunday. The annual one-day festival, which is part of numerous Sydney showcase events by Orange Region Tourism, is a fantastic opportunity for locals to explore the dynamic food…

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