Author: The AU Review

How social media is evolving the language we use

Social media has transformed many aspects of our lives, including how we communicate. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have not only changed the way we interact but also how language evolves. From memes and hashtags to emojis and abbreviations, social media has introduced new elements into our language and reshaped traditional forms of…

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Top 15 Gaming Gear for 2024

The gaming world keeps pushing the envelope with gear that’s all about taking your game to the next level. Whether you’re deep into e-sports, streaming, or just gaming for fun, the right accessories can make all the difference. This year’s lineup isn’t just about high-powered hardware—it’s about software and tools that boost every aspect of…

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All You Need to Know About Disneyland Locations Around the World

Are you a Disney fan dreaming of visiting the iconic Disney theme parks around the world? With 12 unique parks spread across six resorts in North America, Europe, and Asia, each park offers its own special blend of entertainment and adventure. Let’s explore these magical destinations and what makes each one special. The Six Disney…

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August 2024 Upcoming PS5 Games

Are you ready for an exciting month of gaming? August 2024 is packed with various new PS5 games, promising something for everyone. From action-packed adventures to adorable cat quests, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s a look at the PS5 games that are being released this month! Already Released (August 1st-6th): Star Wars:…

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Fatboy Slim in Cyprus: BEONIX 2024 Highlights

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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7 Essential Items to Pack in Your Hand Luggage

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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The AU Review’s annual last-minute Christmas gift guide for 2022

The AU Review is back with its annual last-minute Christmas gift guide to help guide you to the gadgets, gifts and products that anyone would love to find under the Christmas tree. There’s no denying that everyone needs Christmas this year, or at least the family and friend aspect that comes out of the day….

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New Music Discoveries 16th December: Darcey Flo, Meg Washington, Tim Rogers and more

For the final time this year we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. With Christmas right around the corner, we have a festive Track of the Week: UK songwriter and artist Darcey Flo’s new single “Merry Christmas”. Cosy, comfortable, but with a touch of melancholy, “Merry Christmas”…

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Kaypo

New Music Discoveries 9th December: Kaypo, Melody Pool, Adult Art Club and more

December is flying by, and this week we’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music.  Brisbane singer/songwriter Kaypo has released the gripping “Help Me Out” and it’s our Track of the Week. We’ve been a big fan of Kaypo’s music since we premiered one of his earlier tracks, “Desert…

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New Music Discoveries 2nd December: Black Lilys, Tia Gostelow, Slow Down Sonic, and more

We’re easing into the new month with another ten tracks added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week’s Track of the Week belongs to French brother and sister duo Camille and Robin Faure, a.k.a Black Lilys.  We’ve featured the duo before, and “New Era” is another strong release from them. The…

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BIRDEE

New Music Discoveries 25th November: BIRDEE, Bad Pony, Mums Favourite and more

December is almost upon us, and we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Poolside”, from rising indie-pop artist BIRDEE王煒.  “Poolside” is just the track to kickstart your summer, with its bright disco vibes. It continues the progression for BIRDEE王煒 from her debut EP,…

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New Music Discoveries 18th November: Nomes, Kira Puru, Anna Weatherup and more

We have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. This week, our Track of the Week is “Stone’s Throw” — the debut single from South West WA singer-songwriter Nomes.  “Stone’s Throw” comes from Nomes forthcoming debut EP, which is due next year. As debuts go, it’s a striking one,…

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Stevan

New Music Discoveries 11th November: Stevan, Jen Cloher, Chutney, and more

Our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music has been updated this week with a further ten tracks, including three exclusive premieres. Our track of the week is “Driving” and comes from singer/songwriter Stevan.  We’ve been a big fan of Stevan since he burst onto the scene in 2019. Stevan is a self-taught producer, a…

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New Music Discoveries 4th November: Girl Scout, Yorke, Darcy Lane, and more

For our first New Music Discoveries of November we have added nine new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including three exclusive premieres. Our Track of the Week for this week is “All The Time And Everywhere”, the new single from Stockholm garage-pop newcomers Girl Scout.  “All The Time And Everywhere”…

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New Music Discoveries 28th October: Mvlholland, Katie Wighton, Tully John & Liza-Jane and more

It’s the last Friday of October and we have updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two tracks from albums we premiered this week. Our track of the week is the visceral “6ft Baby” from singer/songwriter Mvlholland.  This is the third release from the Australian singer/songwriter, and she…

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New Music Discoveries 21st October: Luke Morris, Robert Forster, Genesis Owusu and more

The end of 2023 is within sight, and this week we are adding ten songs to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Nullarbor Song” from Byron-based musician Luke Morris. The single, which is the first from the forthcoming album Long Desert Highways, sees Morris move away from…

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Bad Dreems

New Music Discoveries 14th October: Bad//Dreems, Imogen Clark and more

We have updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks. This week our Track of the Week is “Jack”, the new single from Bad//Dreems. “Jack” is a song we all need to listen to. It’s a song about truth-telling, about telling the black history of Australia. Of acknowledging the mistreatment of…

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New Music Discoveries 7th October: Declan Welsh and The Decadent West, Sammi Constantine and more

We’re kicking off October by adding ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our first Track of the Week for the month is “Mercy” the new single from Glasgow rockers Declan Welsh & The Decadent West. “Mercy”, released earlier this week, is the first single from the band’s forthcoming second…

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Katy Steele

New Music Discoveries 30th September: Katy Steele, Elana Stone and more

Ten more new tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our final Track of the Week for September is “Feel So Bad” – the new single from the inimitable Katy Steele. Yes, that voice we all love so much from her days in Little Birdy is back with the…

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New Music Discoveries 23rd September: Finn Pearson, Winterbourne, Ber and more

We have updated our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten more tracks. Our Track of the Week is “Hard to Find” the introspective new folk rock release from WA singer-songwriter Finn Pearson.  Intimate and earnest “Hard to Find” is a charming release, full of warmth, energy and astute songwriting. According to Pearson,…

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Clea

New Music Discoveries 16th September: Clea, Joesef, Sloan Peterson and more

A further ten tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two tracks we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our Track of the Week is “Listen Up” from Clea. The multi-hyphenate – songwriter/producer/performer has released a song of clarity and beauty, crisp clear production with an ethereal warmth…

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New Music Discoveries 9th September: Hailey Beavis, Conrad Sewell, Surf Shop Cops and more

Another ten tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Our Track of the Week is “Crow” from Scottish indie-folk artist Hailey Beavis.  The release of “Crow” accompanies the announcement of Beavis’ debut album i’ll put you where the trombone slides,…

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New Music Discoveries 2nd September: The Vanns, Hussy Hicks, The Church and more

We’re welcoming in September by adding nine new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Making It Out Alive”, the soaring new single from indie rockers The Vanns.  The band have spent the early part of 2022 holed up in the iconic The Music Farm studio…

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The ultimate guide to last minute Father’s Day gift ideas in 2022

Father’s Day is coming up on Friday 5th September and you know you haven’t given much thought to what to get the old man yet. We’re here to help. The AU Review has collated some of our favourite gift ideas over the past year and beyond, some that we’ve featured before and others we’ve been…

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New Music Discoveries 26th August: Salarymen, Julia Jacklin, Maddy Jane and more

  Spring in Australia is just around the corner, and this week we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our featured Track of the Week is “Young Guns”, the boppy new single with a serious message from Sydney’s Salarymen. “Young Guns” was written in the days following the…

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New Music Discoveries 19th August: AKOSIA, DMA’S, Tommy Ashby and more

We’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our featured Track of the Week is “Bang Bang”, the new single from AKOSIA. Ghanian-born, Australian artist AKOSIA continues to shift genres in this upbeat and floating feel-good banger. It’s the perfect track to send you bouncing into the weekend, with…

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QT hotels dyson

Every single room at every single QT Hotel is now powered by high-end Dyson technology

There are a few less obvious markers that always separate a quality hotel from an average one. We aren’t talking about an overarching design, plush beds or high-end hotel restaurants – although they do all help of course. Quite often the magic is found in the smaller details. And those smaller details – well, they’re…

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Sly Withers

New Music Discoveries 12th August: Sly Withers, The Tyne, Elizabeth and more

This week we’ve added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Radio” from Perth’s indie-punk band Sly Withers. In a big week for the band, they released this pearler of a track, announced that their next album, Overgrown will be released on the 28th…

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New Music Discoveries 5th August: Ducks!, Stella Donnelly, The 1975 and more

We’re kicking off August by adding ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Our Track of the Week is “Hey You” the brand new indie disco banger from AU favourites Ducks!.  The Berlin-based Australian duo of Lani Bagley and Craig Schuftan…

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Georgia Fields

New Music Discoveries 29th July: Georgia Fields, Emma Ayz, Tove Lo and more

We’re closing out July with ten more tracks getting added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including two exclusive premieres from this week. Our Track of the Week is “Persuasion” from Georgia Fields.  “Persuasion” is the third single from Georgia’s upcoming album, Hiraeth, which is due to drop in November of this year….

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