It’s been a big couple of years for Memphis quartet Sleep Theory, with their distinctive blend of metalcore and R&B winning them fans and piquing the interest of music press everywhere. And 2025 is set to be even bigger, with the announcement of debut album Afterglow. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming…
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With both Nintendo and Xbox having their say in the early months of 2025, Capcom has joined in with their Capcom Spotlight showcase, highlighting their newest upcoming projects for 2025 and beyond. While many of these games have already been announced one way or the other, it’s simply nice to get a deeper look at…
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Much like how his 2018 psychological thriller Unsane was elevated by it being shot entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus, Steven Soderbergh is implementing another technological gimmick of sorts in Presence, a ghost story that’s filmed entirely from the point of view of the haunting figure lurking within the walls of a sprawling suburban residence….
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Throughout his directorial career, Steven Soderbergh has so often gone against the grain. From his avant-garde arthouse approach in films like Sex, Lies and Videotape, shooting the entirety of the psychological thriller Unsane on an iPhone 7, to acclaimed studio franchises like the Ocean’s and Magic Mike trilogies, he indulges in the unexpected. And his…
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The beloved UK music festival The Great Escape is set to commence on Wednesday 14th May, kicking off with an extra day of new live music across the iconic Brighton venues. The festival is set to take off in Brighton from Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th May 2025. Tickets for The Great Escape are available now…
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Fiyero, I don’t think we’re in Oz anymore. After making an entrance as the Winkie Prince in last year’s thrillifying Wicked, Jonathan Bailey is trading dancing (through life) for dinosaurs in the anticipated first trailer for the latest chapter in the Jurassic Park film series – Jurassic World Rebirth. As paleontologist Henry Loomis, alongside Scarlett…
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After reaching the #1 spot on the ARIA charts for their new album, TOY, Sydney-based indie-rockers Dear Seattle have announced a national tour. This tour is set to kick off on the 8th of May in Perth. You can catch all the tour dates and venues at the bottom of this article. The Dear Seattle…
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Described as his most personal work yet, Luca Guadagnino‘s Queer is an adaptation of William S. Burrough‘s 1985 novel of the same name; though published in the 80s, it was written between 1951 and 1953. Guadagnino has made a career out of telling vastly opposing stories with each of his productions – Call Me By…
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Stepping into Puri Tempo Doeloe felt like entering a different world – a quiet, beautiful retreat tucked away in the heart of Sanur, Bali. This isn’t just any hotel. It’s a place that feels more like a hidden treasure. A space that makes you slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy being in the…
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Influential emo artists The Juliana Theory‘s Emotion Is Dead turns 25 this year, and, as part of the celebrations, they’ll be heading our way in July. And they won’t be coming alone! The Spill Canvas will be joining them to celebrate a milestone of their own – 20 years since the release of second album…
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When it comes to depicting real-life violence on screen, Australian director Justin Kurzel has an enviable history of such. His 2011 debut, Snowtown, was a harrowing re-enactment of the South Australian body-in-a-barrel murders that plagued the 90s for close to a decade. In 2021 he represented the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre through the psychologically taxing…
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Perth-based alternative rocker RinRin has just dropped new EP Angels, a six track strong celebration of her signature fusion style of hyper-pop punk and metal. The musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Qarin Hipe, RinRin pulls influences from the likes of BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bring Me The Horizon. Angels is a prequel of sorts, gathering recent releases…
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Last week, Melbourne-based Turkish/Australian artist Kaya Byrne released the soulful and soothing indie gem “Stasis.” It’s only the second single from the talented artist, following last year’s “Lily Brown,” and we are thrilled today to premiere the video ahead of its general release later in the week. The genesis of the track lay with the frustration of…
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It’s only been a week since its release, but Central Cee is already taking CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS on the road. True to its name, the record was a long time coming—and the UK rapper is celebrating with a humble 39-date world tour, hitting Europe, North America, and making it down to Australia in June/July. Big…
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Before she became (and while she was becoming) known for The Scholomance trilogy and the Temeraire series, Naomi Novik wrote an impressive number of short stories published across anthologies and magazines – and now, readers can enjoy these stories anew or for the first time. Spanning some familiar worlds and other completely new ones, Buried…
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I’ve been a big fan of movie tie-in games ever since I can remember, with fond memories of Goldeneye 007 and The Warriors being some of my highlights. While it’s no secret most of them have been average, we thought we would track down and discuss some of the better games that have rivalled the…
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Around 800 cherry blossom trees wither over the water in the hip, canal-centric neighbourhood of Nakameguro in Tokyo; their spines ain’t what they used to be. From mid-to-late March, the canal is dressed as its festive best, the cherry blossom trees shedding over the narrow 3.8-km stretch, floating in the water to create a memorable…
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25 years ago, a rejected X-Files plot and a morbid sense of humour came together in the most glorious (and gory) fashion for Final Destination. At a time when the horror genre was heavily reliant on the slasher subsect, Final Destination dared to go beyond conventions, taking the pin-up cast of its contemporaries and offing…
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There’s a certain period-piece sexuality billowing through Widow Clicquot that brings to mind other such similarly-set efforts as Atonement and Pride & Prejudice. And given that those films’ second-unit director, Thomas Napper, is at the helm here, it makes perfect sense that such detail and intimacy is adhered to; fittingly, Joe Wright, director of the…
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Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin is a darkly atmospheric, surreal historical fantasy with themes of colonisation, class, feminine power and sisterhood. Set among the streets and cabaret clubs of 1930’s Shanghai, Lin has created a city that feels like a mix of steam and cyber punk with its neon lights and mechanical wonders…
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Sensitively handling the queer love story at its core, Mathias Broe‘s Sauna explores the fluid possibilities of connection, further exacerbating its impact through the filmmaker’s own relationship with his transitioning partner. The sauna of the title refers to the place of work for young Johan (Magnus Juhl Andersen), a barely-legal, zero body fat-type twink who…
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We recently had the pleasure of previewing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and apologise if we repeat anything here by chance. That being said, we must reiterate that when the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released in 2018, we were pleasantly surprised with the amount of freedom given to players, to explore a detailed and vibrant…
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While I was in the USA last year I had a few changes to my itinerary. It was ambitious, I was darting from coast to coast to Canada and back again, but not everything was locked in. I spent most of the time in New York City and planned to gradually make my way over…
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Villa Avaya, located inside a gated compound in Jimbaran, Bali, may just be one of my new favourite places to stay. A quick walk from Jimbaran Beach, this stunning villa offers the best of both worlds – privacy and seclusion, yet easy access to everything you could want. The villa itself is a true masterpiece,…
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For the first time ever, Cirque du Soleil is partnering with for a museum for a limited-time exhibit, honouring more than three decades of history in Las Vegas. That museum is one which has celebrated the brightest history of Vegas – its neon signs – for almost thirty years themselves: The Neon Museum. The exhibition…
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The Flaming lips, led by their charismatic lead singer Wayne Coyne, took us on a psychedelic trip of songs from their classic 2002 release Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots plus a second set of all the hits including fan favourite “She Don’t Use Jelly”. Throughout the night, the Hordern Pavilion was transformed into a kaleidoscope…
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In the few short weeks since The Used announced their massive 25th anniversary world tour, the Australian dates have gone absolute gangbusters. Sold out dates across the states have resulted in a slew of venue upgrades and new shows. Here’s everything elder emos everywhere need to know! First, venues in both Adelaide and Perth have…
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Over the weekend it was revealed that Delta Air Lines is set to become the third airline to service the Melbourne to Los Angeles route. Starting 3rd December 2025, the carrier will see Melbourne become its third non-stop destination in the country, following Sydney and Brisbane. Melbourne will also be the fifth direct destination for…
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Ahead of his visit to Australia for a series of shows including WOMADelaide, we chatted to Goran Bregović about his joyful approach to music making. Starting life as a rock star in the Balkans, before becoming involved in music scores, he has recently assembled a band called Goran Bregović and His Wedding and Funeral Band. I…
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Forza Horizon 5 will officially be released for the PlayStation 5 this Autumn. This announcement is huge news for PlayStation 5 owners, but what does it mean for Xbox and the future of its exclusives, games, and platforms? Let’s dive in and discuss. Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation 5 Firstly, let’s outline what PS5…
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