Being able to wirelessly charge your phone is kind of the dream for most working professionals. No mucking around looking for a cable that will inevitably fray, you just toss it on the charge plate and grab it when you’re ready. With the advent of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, both Qi certified devices,…
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In Darren Aronofsky’s praised opus Mother, uninvited guests arrive at the home of Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, disrupting their tranquil existence; their relationship is tested and pushed to the breaking point in this masterful nightmare. Mother is available to own 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from January 17th, 2018 and…
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Marvel Studios have recently released a small featurette of Taika Waititi, director of Thor: Ragnarok, aptly named “On Set Moments with Taika”, fooling around on the Gold Coast set and giving us a deeper understanding of Taika himself, and how his energy, personality and passion rubbed off on Thor: Ragnarok to great effect. After Taika’s hilarious…
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Come Spring 2018, SEGA will be blessing Total War fans with a new entry into the long-established historical strategy series. Total War: Three Kingdoms will be the next major title up Creative Assembly’s highly successful sleeve, and for the very first time it will be taking gamers to explore ancient China.
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When Michigan born singer songwriter BØRNS released his first album, Dopamine, it was obvious that he was one to watch. The debut was met with critical acclaim, reaching international fame with tracks “10,000 Pools” and “Electric Love”. The topic on everyone’s lips was his sweet falsetto voice, which at first listen may be mistaken for a woman. On new…
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Los Angeles based alternative whizzes LANY have announced they are returning to Australia this year for a run of headline capital city shows. Their last foray on Aussie shores saw them play a massive Splendour in the Grass set, and they have since played a ton of headline shows and even appeared on Late Night…
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Tassie rockers Luca Brasi are among the massive new lineup announcement for Perth’s City Limits Festival. The festival, now in it’s second year, bills itself as one of the most easy going festivals around, boasting cheap drink prices, plenty of public transport options and a plethora of food stalls and trucks to keep you partying…
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If there’s a problem with Blizzard Entertainment’s big esports gamble, Overwatch League, (beyond its rather obvious lack of female players and presenters) it’s that the divide in the skill level between its best teams and its less talented ones is pretty stark.
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It’s that fantastic time of the year again! We have another Studio Ghi–Wait a minute! This isn’t a Studio Ghibli film! It is in fact, a Studio Ponoc film. In case you don’t know, Studio Ponoc is an animation studio that was founded in 2015 by people who used to work in Studio Ghibli. One…
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Grain Bar has teamed up with the crew over at Archie Rose to help welcome their ‘Summer of Gin’ program, which entails a series of five different events all celebrating the diversity of the spirit from now until 2nd March. The program, which will bring about a bunch of unique sensory experiences coupled with house-made…
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The annual Ballarat Beer Festival will make it’s return this weekend, bringing punters one full day packed with over 150 craft brews lined up and down Lake Wendouree. A total of 34 brewers will be on-site to help the shady banks transform into a beer lovers paradise, highlighting both small and emerging independent breweries and…
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Uniqlo’s collaboration with colourful cult Finnish design house Marimekko is coming to Australia this March. The nine-item capsule with design inspiration drawn from nature will be available online and in Uniqlo stores around Australia come March 29th, focusing on womenswear with a wide range of apparel and accessories including dresses, tops, pants, sneakers and bags…
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Andrew McConnell will be temporarily heading up Garden Restaurant at the National Gallery of Victoria from 19th to 28th January as part of the multifaceted 10-day Triennial EXTRA festival. The award-winning chef will be using this takeover opportunity to transform the gallery’s eatery into Supernormal Natsu, giving festivalgoers more than enough reason to take some…
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Aline Viravouth and Marcel Nantharath, the team behind Carlton’s popular Nasi Lemak House, have now opened their new 30-seater venue Merah in Northcote. With a focus on Malaysian street food, the lunch and dinner restaurant which opened late last year will highlight the many diverse flavours coming from the South-East Asian country. All the staples…
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Singapore might be known for its South East Asian street food and buzzing hawker centres, but it also has a thriving café culture well worth exploring. Visitors to the lively city can expect to see familiar faces on the menu like avocado on toast and interpretations of the good ol’ big breakfast, but keep an…
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After six highly successful years in Newtown, Hartsyard co-owners Gregory Llewellyn and Naomi Hart have reopened with a brand new approach, switching up their menu, drinks list, and even interiors as the beloved inner-west restaurant starts 2018 anew. Llewllyn will lead the kitchen alongside soon-to-arrive Head Chef Jarrod Walsh (ex-Automata), crafting an edited menu of…
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After months of teasing “one of Australia’s biggest live acts” Mountain Sounds festival has finally announced that it’s secret headliner is none other than Peking Duk! After delivering a stunning set at Falls Festival and the success of recent single “Let You Down”, booking Peking Duk at a festival is a no brainer. These Aussie…
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The APRA Song of the Year nominees have been revealed this week, with 20 tunes penned by Australian songwriters up for the main title. With the results being announced in Sydney in April, the APRA Song of the Year has been decided upon by a panel of industry judges, whose task it is to now whittle…
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Alice Ivy is gearing up for the release of her much anticipated debut album, I’m Dreaming, next month and man, we’ve been loving this one since we copped a cheeky advance stream this week (review coming soon). The Melbourne producer and songwriter has been doing her thing on the local scene for a few years now…
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Having been in and around Australian listeners’ ears for near enough to the past four years, it’s safe to say it has been a slow burn as Tiny Little Houses have gradually built up to their debut album, the (I hope) mostly ironically titled Idiot Proverbs. If you do yourself a favour and head over…
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It’s safe to say that Camp Cope have had quite the New Year so far. Remaining fiercely opinionated and honest with their music and their message, it has been nothing short of inspiring to see the strength these three women have presented themselves with, in the face of constant backlash that has come their way. Their…
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Already brimming with time travel and eccentric characters, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency had a particular type of strangeness to maintain when going into the second season. At the helm of Max Lendis, Dirk Gently is finally back on our screens in an addictive second season – currently screening on Netflix – that features a…
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It’s becoming increasingly common to find Budapest on just about every discerning Eurotrip itinerary for travellers of all ages. The Hungarian capital is one of the most exciting, unique and cultural cities in central Europe, with a diversity that demands more than just a few days of exploration. Popular for such longer term stays is…
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Strut & Fret have reimagined the wickedly entertaining Limbo production Sydneysiders have come to know and love into Limbo Unhinged, a new show that has toured the country to critical acclaim and constant sell-outs before landing at the Sydney Opera House, where it will sit for the next three months. It is vastly different to…
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Edith Piaf remains one of the world’s best known performers, bringing French music further into the contemporary music world, while Piaf herself has become a icon portrayed on film, on stage and in studio thanks to countless tributes. At the Adelaide French Festival coming up this month, Piaf’s music comes to life with Exposing Edith, the brainchild of two…
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There is something about magic that brings out the inner-child in us all. From a rogue coin behind the ear, to an ace up the sleeve, there is something still so satisfying in witnessing the seemingly impossible. But, you won’t find any rabbits or hats in Lawson Reeves’ hour long magic show, Genuinely Impossible. Reeve’s…
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BOAT SHOW are easily some of the hardest hitting, talented individuals currently doling out furious rock music at the moment. The West Coast group spent much of 2017 spinning the Australian scene into a tizz with their debut album Groundbreaking Masterpiece and now, with their highly anticipated record Unbelievable, BOAT SHOW have delivered upon those incredibly strong foundations….
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We’ve been enjoying what Milk & Bone have been doing over the past year; the road leading to the release of the band’s sophomore album Deception Bay has been a promising one for the group and in their latest single, “Nevermore”, Milk & Bone have properly stepped up their game. Gorgeously melodic and stunning in its vocal…
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So Frenchy So Chic in the Park comes to Adelaide this weekend as part of the Adelaide French Festival, bringing a slew of talented artists to Pinky Flat on January 12th. Bringing their fusion of surf, psych and pop music, layered with unbeatable style, through to the event is Juniore – an act we find out more about below…….
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Nintendo waited until Australia was asleep to spring a fast, 15 minute Nintendo Direct Mini broadcast outlining their forthcoming plans for 2018. There was some surprises and quite a bit of exciting footage so we’ve rounded up all the best stuff in one place. Hit the jump to see it all for yourself.
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