Day: 14 August 2024

Review: Muse’s Chris Wolstenholme debuts fantastic new project Chromes with “The Good Life” & “Imaginary World” Double Single

In case you missed it, last week saw one of the stealthiest releases of new music that I’ve experienced in a while.  Using his Instagram account, Chris Wolstenholme – best known as the beast of bass for Muse – introduced us to his new project, Chromes, unveiling double debut singles, “The Good Life” and “Imaginary…

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Interview: Celia Pacquola on the return of Thank God You’re Here; “Everyone accepts that what they are about to do is brave and silly and very scary, and none of us want to do it.”

After a 14 year hiatus, Australian improv series Thank God You’re Here was rejuvenated in 2023 for a whole new generation to bask in the unpredictable comedy stylings of some of Australia’s (and the world’s) most loved comedians. Hosted by national treasure Celia Pacquola, the series is back in 2024 for a brand new round…

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Book Review: Last Best Chance explores themes of motherhood and climate catastrophe

Award-winning West Australian writer, Brooke Dunnell, published her second novel earlier this year, turning her pen to the climate crisis and modern motherhood. While her first novel, the Fogarty Literary Award winning The Glass House explored themes of aging parents and suburban life, the follow-up, Last Best Chance has a bit more of a futuristic view. Following two…

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Byron Bay Bluesfest to call it a day after 2025

In major news today, Peter Noble OAM, Festival Director of Bluesfest Byron Bay, announced that the 2025 edition of Bluesfest will be its last outing. Easter on the East coast of Australia will never be the same again. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when it was cut down from five days to four…

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