Banks & Steelz, the collaborative project of Paul Banks of Interpol and RZA of Wu-Tang Clan works on paper, but how has it actually turned out? Given my lack of prior exposure to both Interpol and Wu-Tang Clan, I’ve come in with no expectations of what either of the two featuring artists should be bringing…
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You know that the natural order of the world has been restored when a film featuring sexy time does better than a film about a man searching for his birth mother. Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey, premiered in theatres this weekend and promptly took its place at the top…
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The hype surrounding the return of Stranger Things to our screens is well and truly swelling, with initial trailers and stills emerging from the closely guarded crew at Netflix. Today, more images have been released to inject more fuel to the Stranger Things fire, which you can view below. A year after Will‘s return from the Upside Down, it would…
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After a month of teasing us with a “Spring” release date for the much anticipated eighth season of FX’s animated comedy series Archer, we finally know when the first episode will hit our screens. Wednesday, April 5th will see Archer and the gang return, in an alternate 1947 dreamland reality, while our titular hero is…
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Need an inner city, urban getaway that aligns with your astrological sign? Of course you do, and it seems Australian hotel group 8Hotels has already knew that. Newly opened hotel boutique hotel The Ultimo is touted as the world’s first astrology hotel, and whilst its central location in Haymarket, Chinatown might be its key selling…
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Unassumingly located in the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown is the boutique hotel Naumi Liora, set behind the alluring cover of renovated 1920s Peranakan townhouses – bright, orange and originally designed by architecture firm Westerhout & Oman. The accommodation blends in so perfectly to its surroundings, however, it’s easy to walk past without knowing it’s there….
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The 2017 Adelaide Fringe Festival is off and running, with the heart of the city now brimming with activity; from circus performers to cabaret artists, musicians and drag, everyone in between – there’s something for all punters to get involved in. We checked in with the ladies behind Fringe Wives Club to find out what’s led…
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Many of us see random pieces of paper, notes and other paraphernalia on the street without a second thought (unless you’re a sweet soul who takes the effort to put the paper in the bin). Laura Sullivan is different. She’s developed a bit of an instinct to find those sticky notes, cards and other pieces…
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It seems the fast-casual arm of Rockpool Dining Group isn’t set to slow down anytime soon. Last year the group debuted sister spin-offs for Fratelli Fresh – the DIY pizza joint Fratelli Famous – and German favourite Bavarian Bier Café – The Bavarian. Both were blended into a dual venue in the central surrounds of…
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The simply named Italian Bar in Paddington and owners Flilppo and Simone Franchi have picked up a pretty sweet partnership with Italian liqueur Amaro Montenegro, tasking them with producing pizza dough that’s just a tiny bit out of the ordinary. Come Wednesday 22nd February, the homely venue will be throwing a “Made With Montenegro” party,…
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Sydney’s Archie Rose Distilling Co. are always into something new, but this latest collaboration is a bit different for them, paying homage to native Japanese ingredients with a new gin collaboration. The partnership has the Archie Rose crew teaming up with acclaimed tattoo artist Kian Forreal, better known as Shodai Horisumi, resulting in an expression…
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Rogue Society, a highly regarded and versatile artisan dry gin coming out of New Zealand, has recently made it’s Australian debut, travelling across the ditch to bring the ever-growing domestic market something refreshingly classic yet modernised for contemporary trends. Based on a 300 year old recipe, for which Rogue Society uses a unique combination of…
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Taking over our Instagram feeds for a while now has been the burger craze, each one looking as monstrous and delicious as ever. Now reaching the peak of popularity, burger joints have been popping up left, right and centre, especially when it comes to the streets of Melbourne. Adding to the already overcrowded burger scene…
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The return of Descendents to Australian shores has been one fans have been hanging out for, and that’s an understatement. When the legendary group released their Hypercaffium Spazzinate album last year, there was a sense of reinvigoration felt off the first few playbacks. Speaking with drummer Bill Stevenson ahead of the Australian tour, this rush of inspiration…
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What a treat. Melbourne boys The Smith Street Band last night dropped their new single ‘Birthdays’, an accompanying video, and today have announced the release of their upcoming album, More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me. Covering ground familiar to TSSB, we see the video covering technology, growing up, and love. And Wil Wagner, of course. The…
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Mosquito Coast burst onto the scene in 2015, winning triple j unearthed high, and have since toured the country with huge acts, including Of Monsters & Men and The Rubens. The two piece, of Naomi Robinson and Conor Barton, deliver laid-back, guitar-driven indie pop, receiving critical acclaim following the release of their debut EP Television…
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Ever wanted to spend the night at the zoo? Well, the Adelaide Zoo is opening its gates for 10 lucky couples next month to have the ultimate camping experience as part of this year’s WOMADelaide festival, taking place at Adelaide’s Botanic Park from March 10th – 13th. ‘WOMAD Wild Nights at The Zoo’ is definitely one of the…
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Melbourne based Run Rabbit Run are hard to describe – perhaps alternative folk-rock? Whatever it is, they’re doing it well. Really, really well. They’ve recently dropped a video to accompany single “We Don’t Know”, ahead of their highly anticipated debut EP BLOODLINE – it’s a simple video, but really lets the emotive track run its course. There’s…
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Ahead of a collaborative six-track EP due April 21st, Melbourne’s soul-driven gang The Cactus Channel and Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music, My Own Pet Radio) have dropped single ‘Sorry Hills’, the first taste of what’s to come. The single promises what’s to come on the EP, dancing the lines between alternative soul and indie pop; Cromack‘s melancholy lyrics and crooning…
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The great philosopher Carlos Santana and his colleague Rob Thomas were once quoted as saying, ‘Man it’s a hot one’. And while they were seven inches from the midday sun when they said it, this duo must have been in attendance at this Ball Park Music headlining show as part of the annual Twilight at…
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Australian EDM powerhouse Flume has just won big time in the US, taking out his first ever Grammy for his acclaimed album Skin. Winning the Best Dance/Electronic Album Grammy, Flume beat out the likes of Tycho and Jean-Michel Jarre to take the golden gramophone. Timely is his win, as a brand new release from Flume in theSkin Companion…
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Twelve finalists for the second annual American Music Prize (AMP) for “Best Debut Album” have recently been unveiled. Founded in 2016 by Scott Murphy, the pioneer of the coveted Australian Music Prize, the AMP’s “Best Debut Album” award aims to celebrate the album format of music delivery, and discover, reward and promote brand new artists. Last year’s inaugural AMP “Best Debut Album” award was…
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Unfamiliar with this DJ about to make waves in the dance world? Introducing Jacques Greene, a Montreal-bred producer putting out 90’s RnB/techno/hip hop influenced dance music since his first 3 track EP Concealer back in 2012. Before that, he was perfectly remixing Radiohead. Enough said. On March 20 Jacques Greene’s hugely anticipated debut album Feel Infinite will be released…
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Following up her EP of last year, HOPELESSNESS, English-born singer/composer Anohni has announced her second EP PARADISE will be dropping March 17th via Rough Trade Records/Remote Control. The single “PARADISE” is the first cut taken from the upcoming six track release and encapsulates the record’s major themes of politicisation and disillusionment. In collaboration with Oneohtrix…
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Sure, punching Nazis may be fun, but have you have ever eviscerated one with a single bullet, flung from the dangerous end of a powerful sniper rifle by a shot taken from almost 300m away? How about shooting one in the skull with a bullet that travels so fast that it rips past a young…
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It’s almost set in Stone (pun not intended) of who will be raking in the Golden Men at the Oscars later this month, as La La Land continued to dominate internationally at the BAFTAs last night, taking home five films including the top award of the night, Best Film, Leading Actress for Emma Stone, Best…
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The highly anticipated adaptation of the iconic anime Ghost in the Shell is due out next month, with Scarlett Johansson in the lead role. Paramount Pictures just released the second international full length trailer for the release, and you can view it first here: As for the new stills, check them out here: Ghost in…
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Tropfest, Australia’s most prestigious short film competition and the largest short film festival in the world, took place at Paramatta Park over the weekend as tens of thousands of people turned out to see the breakout of a band of fresh new filmmakers. The 25th iteration of the festival, which culminated with 16 finalists all vying…
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We get our first look at Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation) period piece The Beguiled in this haunting, racy debut trailer. The Beguiled, adapted by Sofia Coppola from Thomas Cullinan’s novel of the same name, unfolds in a girls’ school in the state of Virginia in 1864. As the Civil War rages, The Miss Martha…
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The Lego Ninjago Movie, the second spin-off of the highly successful Lego Movie (the first being The Lego Batman Movie which will be released on March 30) has received its first trailer. Written by The Hageman Brothers – who also wrote the TV series Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu – the film sees young Master…
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