Mulubinba/Newcastle post-punk artist Atlas Franklin Alexander is back with the dreamy and immersive “Young Love”, richly textured and spellbinding, for which we are delighted to be premiering, along with its video ahead of its release on Friday. This atmospheric beauty features vocoder-enhanced vocals, moody guitars and echoing synths. The production is all class, and it is…
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The thematics of power and the consequences of privilege Emerald Fennell explored in 2020’s confronting Promising Young Woman are exacerbated in her wicked follow-up, Saltburn, which feels as if The Great Gatsby and The Talented Mr. Ripley were invited to participate in an orgy with Bret Easton Ellis and the cast of Euphoria in a…
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“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan, who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship…
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Similar to how Robert Rodriguez expanded his faux trailer Machete into a feature-length exploitation action movie following its positive reception ahead of his and Quentin Tarantino’s joint B-movie double feature Grindhouse (2007), Eli Roth has finally made good on his mock trailer and turned in Thanksgiving, a self-aware slasher that embraces its R-rated bad taste…
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If you’ve read any (or all) of the Hunger Games novels or seen the films then you’re likely to have a specific view on one Coriolanus Snow. But the presidential position (and villainous temperament) the character held in the original trilogy of novels, and later quartet of films as played by Donald Sutherland, is far…
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Portable blenders. Not really something I expected to become such a big category over the past few years, yet here we are. Ninja, which to date is best known for air fryers, has made a completely wireless blender that you can use for shakes, smoothies and juices. And you don’t have to plug it in….
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With The Butterfly Effect and Suicidal Tendencies heading up an extravaganza of 36 heavy, alternative and underground acts over three stages at Pirate Life Brewery, you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss the last of the ticket allocation. Froth and Fury is a specially handcrafted brew of Rock, Punk, Metal, Hardcore, Stoner, Sludge and Doom…
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I’m a somewhat casual UFC fan when it comes to the real-life sport. But I’ve rather enjoyed the past few EA Sports UFC games for their balanced gameplay and variety of modes. If our UFC 4 review had anything to say about the context and position of the MMA franchise in video game form, it’s…
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It’s a Wonderful Knife tells the story of Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop), a socially withdrawn teenager whose life has gone down a less than wonderful path. In the freewheeling, happy-go-lucky mountain town of Angel Falls, she manages to stop the Angel Killer, who had just gone on a massive killing spree, including the death of…
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Formed in London in 2016 and now based between Berlin and Zurich, Kerala Dust is a four-piece band influenced by iconic indie acts like CAN, The Velvet Underground, and Tom Waits. They fuse their influence of psychedelic rock, blues, and techno into their own signature hypnotic sound. In late 2020, they released their debut album…
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It was packed to the rafters on Sunday night at the Hindley Street Music Hall as punters excitedly waited for the triumphant return of UK legends Bloc Party. Co-founders Kele Okereke on lead vocals and Russell Lissack on lead guitar were joined by Louise Bartle on drums and touring bassist Harry Deacon. They played a generous…
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West Australian legends San Cisco took over Northcote Theatre on Saturday. With fans lining up around the busy block well before the doors opened, Melbourne was ready to show that the best days of the long-standing indie/pop trio are well ahead of them. Fellow west-sider Noah Dillon joined for the support slot. The night was…
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Clearly Music and Arts Festival is a unique event with a focus on wellness and community inclusion held in Kiama, NSW. The inaugural festival brings together community from all walks of life for a day to create awareness and celebration of Australia’s roots with a strong focus on cultural inclusivity. Highlights from the Clearly Stage…
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Des Cortez is one of Melbourne’s finest, accruing a steady legend of followers with their fresh indie sound. We’re excited today to be premiering their latest single, “Running”, ahead of its release tomorrow. The band is the union of three close friends who decided to make music together. They met at school and have earned…
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Owning an air fryer in 2023 doesn’t make you any more different than owning a toaster or a kettle. Ever since the appliance started trending massively during lockdown, air fryers have remained one of the smartest investments for the modern kitchen since the food processor was invented. And it’s not hard to see, or taste…
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Kristin Hersh played a mesmerising gig at Sydney’s The Vanguard on her “Clear Pond Road” Australian tour. She was beautifully supported by Blues Mountains singer-songwriter T Wild. Kristin delighted her Sydney fans with songs from her prolific solo career, as well as from Throwing Muses, and reading from her book Seeing Sideways. Pete Dovgan was…
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If you’ve travelled in the past two years, you’d know that lost luggage is an all too real possibility. For many, the trauma of a lost bag has offered food for thought, so much so that we are witnessing a redirection towards a more ‘minimalist mindset’ – and a resurgence of the ‘carry-on only’ travel…
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In a show of exuberance, the South Australian music community came together at Woodville Town Hall to celebrate. Indigenous act DEM MOB shone, winning five awards, including the prestigious Emily Burrows Award, which includes a $5,000 grant for professional development. They also took home Best Regional Artist, Best Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist, and…
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This week we have added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our track of the week is “Charlie Don’t Go” from Australia’s Le Shiv. The single was written by Le Shiv’s lead singer, Pencil with Grouplove’s Andrew Wessen, on…
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It wasn’t so long ago that the Marvel machine was something of an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Each film seemed to pull record-breaking numbers upon its opening weekend and, more often than not, were winners across the board with critics; at least enough to be deemed “Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, which has become…
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It feels like an eternity, but throughout various leaks, reports and general speculation, Rockstar has finally announced that the next Grand Theft Auto is well and truly on the way. That’s not all, however, Rockstar Games announced via their X (Twitter) post this morning, that a trailer will be dropping sometime early next month in…
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We’ve been big fans of Melbourne’s pop/punk quintet This Space Is Ours for some time now and are delighted to be premiering the video for their latest track, the moving and honest “All The Things I’ve Been Avoiding”. The track follows on from “Apology” and “Gone In May”, which were released earlier in the year….
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Ozzie Tails of Hope Ltd is bringing their pet and family-friendly fundraising event, Santa Paws, to Sydney to help raise money for animal rescue charities across the nation this November. The event will be held on Sunday the 26th of November at Centennial Park (Federation Drive) in Paddington, Sydney. Starting at 9.00 a.m. and concluding at…
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As far as savvy sex-working women go, the character driving the bulk of The Big Dog‘s emotional and psychological torture isn’t the most traditional. Pretty Woman this isn’t, with the financial dominatrix side of sexual services being explored here (Findom, for those in the know) in Dane McCusker‘s intriguing black dramedy that delights in the…
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It is always an absolute treat to be premiering the debut release for an artist, and today we have that privilege with “Blind” from LAVELIN, who hails from Meanjin (Brisbane) and Yugambeh (Gold Coast). The song is a poignant take on a relationship that didn’t work out, showcasing a voice that sends shivers, powered along…
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Up until now, I’ve never really questioned how to make cleaning my floors easier. Sure, I’ve got a decent stick vac that cleans my entire house. I’ve even got multiple mops to ensure the floors are regularly clean, particularly when the pets are running about. But I’m not quite sure how I never thought to…
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Thanks to Sony Pictures Australia we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see Eli Roth‘s seasonal slasher Thanksgiving, which is set to carve up Australian cinemas from November 16th, 2023. After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off…
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Know someone shifting to word-from-home mode permanently? Are you yourself aching for a better keyboard and mouse to help make worth move along quicker? Logitech has long been held as the gold standard for all PC peripherals, so we thought it’d be a good idea to link up with the brand and give away a…
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Movie night comes around and you invite your friends over for some back-to-back Netflix action. Or maybe it’s your turn to host the big game and the pressure is on to make it perfect so everyone has a good time. You’re the host with the most after all; your circle is expecting you go to…
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The Jackbox Party series has been a staple in the world of party gaming for an entire decade now, and its 10th-anniversary instalment, aptly named The Jackbox Party Pack 10, is an absolute triumph. It brilliantly combines the classic formula that fans have grown to love with innovative new games, making it the best entry…
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