Dutch classical pianist, Joep Beving was last in Adelaide four years ago, just as the pandemic hit. Last time he was finishing a tour, so it makes sense that he starts it all back here again. As the lights dim, the music begins, almost to quiet to hear. The audience silences and is captivated by…
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A few weeks ago, I had the chance to review Omar Apollo’s new album God Said No, and I quickly realized the US pop artist had seriously flown under my radar. Following the album’s release, the artist has brought his brand of funk-filled dance-pop to Australia for three dates across the nation, allowing me to…
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We’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including one song we exclusively premiered on the site earlier in the week. “Enemy”, the focus track from MegaFlower, the new album released today from Meanjin/Brisbane’s Full Flower Moon Band, is our Track of the Week. It’s the third album from…
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PAX AUS 2024 has unveiled the winners of its Indie Showcase, highlighting the tremendous work of local game developers nationwide. While there’s no shortage of talent down under, the higher volume of entries this year has prompted the awards to broaden to an unprecedented 12 winners, with 6 winners within the digital space and 6…
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It’s no debate that there is an abundance of exciting heavy bands simmering in the Brisbane scene, but few tick as many boxes as Revoid. Today, the alt-metal quartet share their highly anticipated new EP Evergrey. Featuring the singles “Everything” and “Never Mind”, this six-track project is their most refined yet. Since their 2022 debut…
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Norway’s girl in red is currently in Australia for the latest leg of her DOING IT AGAIN tour, celebrating the release of her second album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!. We caught them last night at the Melbourne leg, at Margaret Court Arena. As with her last visit to Australia, the fans were there early to…
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Three of the USA’s biggest and brightest cities, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, each have their own unique style of pizza. Yes, you read that correctly. Los Angeles has a signature pizza style, and it’s only now gaining traction outside of The Golden State. The classic New York slice is so ubiquitous that you’d…
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On the surface there’s a certain Silence of the Lambs-ness to Osgood Perkins‘ wildly unnerving Longlegs. But the more this serial killer thriller reveals, religious undertones spring forth to announce itself as a film, and with a haunting central figure, that’s far enough removed from Jonathan Demme’s aforementioned genre classic to earn its own personality….
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Slowly but surely, Cyprus is becoming a cradle of modern techno music for aficionados from all over the world. No wonder the world’s best DJs add this paradise island to their itinerary to enjoy gigs and chill under the starry Mediterranean sky. In September 2024, a three-day festival called BEONIX will rock Limassol, with Fatboy…
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Omar Apoll0 returned to our shores this week, for the first time since 2020. The GRAMMY-nominated, Billboard 100-climbing singer-songwriter is fresh off the back of his latest album God Said No, with Australian audiences being treated to the very first live shows since its release. The project is marked with emotional vulnerability wrapped in often…
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Perth based alt-rocker RinRin has just dropped brand new single “PRN“, and it’s another absolute ripper from the rising alt star. RinRin, the musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Qarin Hipe, pulls influences from the likes of BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bring Me The Horizon. The end result is a unique fusion of pop-punk and metal,…
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The sophomore song from Adelaide songstress effie isobel came across our desk this week and we thought you’d like it too. After generating some buzz from triple j Unearthed with debut single “Lip Balm“, latest release, “Peach Heart” is punchier but just as instantly likeable. Comparing the rush of falling for a new crush to…
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Recently crowned the #1 movie in America* (*behind Despicable Me 4), Longlegs broke barriers as indie distributor Neon’s biggest debut ever with over $20 million in ticket sales. A winner with both audiences and critics, the terrifying thriller – that’s been hailed as the “Best serial killer horror film since The Silence of the Lambs”…
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Deep in the heartland of the United States rests a valley, north of sprawling cornfields but south of the intersections that connect the country’s four quadrants. For 11 months and 3 weeks, it is just a grassy hilly field. But for three days in August, it transforms into Hinterland. Hinterland began in 2015 as a…
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Packing for a trip can be stressful, but having the right essentials in your hand luggage can make all the difference. With flight delays and lost baggage being common occurrences, having your most important items with you at all times ensures you’ll be prepared no matter what travel mishaps come your way. Read on for…
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Described in our review as “visceral and feral” (you can read the full review here), Birdeater is a film that embraces what it is to be truly horrific, leaning into the brutality of psychological and emotional abuse. Following acclaimed runs at such festivals as last year’s Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and the…
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Given that Jim Weir and Jack Clark‘s frighteningly uncomfortable Birdeater is an Australian chiller set in the outback (at least for the majority of its running time), audiences are justified in thinking it could fall in line with other brutality-in-the-bush titles like Picnic at Hanging Rock or even Wolf Creek. The more accurate comparison though…
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Earlier this month, British-born but now based in Australia, Lucy Gallant released the sizzling “Devious”, a song about falling hard for the wrong person. It’s a sensual blend of soul-pop, cinematic pop, trip-hop infused with some cool vintage vibes. We were lucky enough last year to premiere the video for Lucy’s track “Rebel”, and are…
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Given the ambition he showed with his Mad Max-meets-Dawn of the Dead B-grade genre piece Wyrmwood (and its respective sequel), it makes sense that Australian director Kiah Roache-Turner would continue his genre mash-ups for his follow-up. What proves surprising, however, is that for Sting, an ode to the creature feature (and, fittingly, Australia’s fear of…
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It’s been over a decade since the duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass have graced Australian shores as Tenacious D, so it was that two sold-out arena shows would grace Sydney’s ICC and put a lot of smiles on a lot of dials. Know as Crusade, the duo of Jonn Konesky and Mike Bray…
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Thanks to Rialto Distribution and Think Tank Communications we have 5 double in-season digital passes (Admit 2) to see Nicolas Cage’s terrifying turn in Osgood Perkins’ suspense thriller Longlegs, creeping into Australian cinemas from July 18th, 2024. In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must…
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DZ Deathrays have been performing their brand of hard rock for around sixteen years now. It’s been ten years since the release of the album Black Rat, so what better excuse to tour the country. While the album was released by Simon Ridley and Shane Parsons as a duo, they’ve since added Lachlan Ewbank to…
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After massive hype hinged on Troye Sivan’s recent sets in Europe, it comes as no surprise that a second Sydney show has already been announced for his upcoming Australian tour. The new album Something To Give Each Other has also just been released to rave reviews. The tour kicks off on Tuesday 19th November at…
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You know his face, and you REALLY know his voice! From spinach puffs to spoons to Quahog hijinks, we all know and love Patrick Warburton! Amongst dozens and dozens of other roles, he’s starred in shows, films and games including The Emperor’s New Groove, The Tick, Family Guy, Seinfeld, Kim Possible, Get Smart, Men in…
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Following her Top 4 placement on this year’s season of Australian Idol, singer IVANA is hitting the ground running with the release of her dancefloor-ready debut single, “Ooh La La La.” And she’s doing it all on her own terms! As the song ignites across all platforms, Peter Gray spoke with the rising talent about…
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I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a number of Tineco floor mop vacuums over the past year or so, each with generally positive results. From the Floor One S5 Combo to the Floor One S6 Pro Extreme and the S7 Steam, each model has served well. But one problem has remained. Almost half of my house…
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There’s a certain level of magic in guitar, bass and drum bands. In a world where this set up ever so slowly fades into extinction, The Buoys and their debut album Lustre feel like it could be the catalyst for the recommencement and reemergence of classic, solid and bloody fantastic guitar rock. The Buoys’ debut…
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It’s fair to say that Windwaker have become one of the most exciting and beloved heavy exports of late. The Melbourne metalcore favourites have today unveiled their highly anticipated album HYPERVIOLENCE via Cooking Vinyl Australia and Fearless Records. Featuring the singles “SIRENS”, “Fractured State of Mind” and “The Wall”, the 13-track project is the band’s…
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Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Former Jezabels lead singer Hayley Mary is our Track of the Week with “The Lonely One” – the lead single from her debut solo album Roman XS, which is set for…
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In Hearts Wake‘s latest album, INCARNATION, marks a triumphant return for the Byron Bay natives, who first burst onto the scene with their debut album, DIVINATION, in 2012. This sixth studio album, released on July 12th, arrives in the wake of the announcement of the upcoming departure of long-time vocalist and bassist Kyle Erich. Vocalist…
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