Day: 24 November 2017

5 Tasmanian Artists You Need To Add To Your Playlist

Tasmania is known for a few things: it’s history, it’s wilderness and it’s music. Tasmanian musicians have unique experiences, from small towns to big cities; from sunny beaches to dreary farms. We’ve found five of the most interest Tasmanian artists you should all be listening to before they make it big on the mainland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oScCo3B9vkY…

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Jen Cloher, BIRDZ & Gretta Ziller to perform at the Australian Music Prize Longlist Party in Melbourne

The 13th Australian Music Prize is edging into its home stretch of deliberations in locking down their final long list of Australian artists to be in the running for the $30,000 cash prize (courtesy of the PPCA) – announced in early 2018 – but in the meantime, the organisers of the prize have unveiled another event…

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Interview: imbi the girl looks to a vibe-filled festival debut at FOTSUN in December

Sydney’s Imbi the Girl comes representing for the current wave of young artists making their mark on Australian music in an unashamedly unique way. A fierce lyricist with a stage presence that is only snowballing in confidence and charm, Imbi is an artist to watch at next month’s Festival of the Sun. For the uninitiated, check out some…

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Single of the Day: Lilah “Pushed Your Hands” (2017)

Out of Brisbane comes multi-instrumentalist Lilah. With her new single, “Pushed Your Hands”, the songwriter has taken the foundations laid on debut tune “Hold Me” into darker ambient pop territory, exploring space and darker tones to great effect. The sound of “Pushed Your Hands” is melancholic and yearning in the way a broken heart does, and…

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Album Review: Tame Impala – Currents B-Sides & Remixes (2017 EP)

If you’ve been craving new Tame Impala, then this one’s for you. After two years since Currents hit home sending shockwaves through the nation, frontman Kevin Parker has decided to revisit the group’s third LP, giving fans their well needed pick-me-up. Sparing three B-sides and two remixes, Parker isn’t holding back – the EP makes up just…

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Games Review: Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (3DS, 2017) are sweet swan songs for the handheld franchise

Fans of the long-running Pokemon RPG series should already know what to expect when the franchise rolls into out a new generation. It all starts with an initial pair of handheld titles – in this case Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon – which is then followed up a year-or-so later with what is essentially a…

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First Impressions: Netflix’s Godless (USA, 2017) stands out with female gunslingers shining in a man’s world

Netflix always has a new television series lined up for our binge needs and Netflix’s Original Western Drama Godless will entice Western fans and newcomers alike. Godless’ first episode is a slow burn with a lot to digest but it successfully sets up its dusty Western world, hooking you in with mysterious characters. The premiere…

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Midsumma Festival 2018 is going to be bigger and better than ever. Here’s why!

It’s been a historic week for the LGBTQI community with an almighty YES vote from 61.6% of Australians who believe same-sex marriage should be legalised. There’s no denying it’s been tough time for all those involved, and it’s hard not to reflect on the events leading up to the result but standing together in strength…

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Book Review: You’ll sleep with the lights on after reading Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions

Elsie Bainbridge, newly widowed, is sent to her late husband’s estate to see out the last few weeks of her pregnancy. With a skeleton staff, abandoned, dusty rooms, and a surrounding village terrified of the house, The Bridge is far from the haven Elsie hopes it to be. But when she and Sarah, her husband’s…

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Seminyak’s new AYA restaurant combines street art and Peruvian fusion cuisine (Bali)

As we near the end of 2017, it seems Bali’s famous Seminyak neighbourhood is getting all kinds of new dining destinations. We brought you news of Sarong Group’s new steampunk-inspired Thai restaurant recently, now we turn our attention towards the newly opened AYA Restaurant. Coming from owners Juanjo Suárez, Christian Gastaldi, Marco Cueva and Rafael…

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Alpha is now doing decadent Greek breakfasts with lobster tarts and more (Sydney)

Peter Conistis‘ beloved Alpha has just extended their opening hours, introducing a unique breakfast menu set to channel the same flavoursome traditional and contemporary Mediterranean flavours that have made the restaurant one of Sydney’s favourite Greek restaurants. Guests can now enjoy the elegant interior in a different light – morning light that is – while…

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Subida is Woollahra’s new Spanish pintxos and tapas bar (Sydney)

Subida, a Pintxos & Tapas Bar has taken over level one of Woollahra’s The Light Brigade. The contemporary Spanish restaurant is all about serving food that reflects Spain’s culture, style and delicious flavours, with the menu crafted with the inspiration from Head Chef Justin Schott‘s travels around destinations like San Sebastian, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia. “I…

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