The Latest from the AU

Splendour speculation: Who we think might be playing Splendour in the Grass this year

March 28, 2023

With the 21st edition of Splendour in the Grass announced to go down from 21-23 July, we thought it was about damn time to get both the magic 8 ball and crystal ball out and begin to speculate as to whom might be playing the North Byron Parkland this July. With a strong history of […]

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Ascending the SUMMIT: The sky high experience (and bar!) no New York trip should be without

March 28, 2023

If you haven’t travelled to the city since the pandemic, you may have not yet heard of New York’s newest observation deck. Nonetheless, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, set in the city’s fourth tallest building, right next to Grand Central Station, saw some 1.4 million visitors walk through its doors in the year following its grand opening […]

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The cover of Duck a' l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May has the title in a light pink and the author's name in white capital letters. Next to these words there is a blonde woman sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and a basket of pink flowers looking out the window deep in thought

Book Review: Grab a fork and dig in, because Duck a l’Orange for Breakfast is a real treat

March 28, 2023

When Maxine ‘Max’ Mayberry’s life falls apart around her, she doesn’t just get mad… she gets hungry. When Max discovers her long-term boyfriend Scott in bed with a glamorous ad executive from her work, her life begins to fall apart. Not to mention that she’s recently discovered that she has a brain tumour and needs […]

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Live Review: Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and AB Original rock Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena (26.03.23)

March 27, 2023

Ice Cube’s reputation as one of the signature artists of hip hop and an architect of the culture is not up for debate. The famously barbed and politically-charged emcee played a significant part in solidifying hip-hop as a vehicle for sweeping cultural commentary, change and documentation throughout the 90s. Hence, an Ice Cube concert is […]

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Great ~ Falls share the best long songs that inspired their debut EP Negatives into Positives

March 27, 2023

Melbourne indie quintet Great ~ Falls have brought an interesting dynamic to their debut EP Negatives into Positives – released 22 March – that sets them apart from the rest. With fuzzy guitars and crisp vocals, their ambient sound transports listeners to 70s rock bars with a jazz lounge feel. Featuring the singles “April’s Child” […]

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Win a family in-season pass to the new adventure film Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

March 27, 2023

Thanks to Paramount Pictures Australia we have 5 family in-season passes (Admit 4) to Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, the new adventure adaptation of the classic role-playing game, starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant.  Exclusively in cinemas March 30th, 2023. A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic […]

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First Impressions: Rabbit Hole; Kiefer Sutherland’s ever-twisted action series provides effortless binge service

March 27, 2023

Flirting with the type of action-heavy chaos that served his character for 9 seasons on the surprisingly resilient 24, Kiefer Sutherland embraces coincidental lunacy and a healthy supply of narrative twists for Rabbit Hole to deliver on its promise on the type of genre fun born from political thrills and double-crossing intent. Given just how […]

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Photo Gallery: Knotfest ft. Slipknot, Parkway Drive, Megadeth, Northlane & more – Centennial Park, Sydney (25.03.22)

March 26, 2023

Legendary Heavy Metal band Slipknot brought Knotfest, their curated festival to Sydney for the first time with a very heavy dose of overseas and local artists. A sold out out Centennial Park were treated to a smorgasboard of legendary metal favourites including headliners Slipknot, Megadeth, Trivium, Vikings Amon Amarth, Australian world dominator’s Parkway Drive plus […]

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Bluesfest 2023 Sideshows not to be missed

March 24, 2023

Easter is just around the corner and of course, this means Bluesfest will be happening over 5 days in Byron Bay. If you cant make it to beautiful Byron Bay, here is a list of Artists that shouldn’t be missed in mostly Sydney and Melbourne. Beck  Beck @ Harvest Festival. Image by Pete Dovgan Beck […]

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Second Opinion: Why John Wick – Chapter 4 is a five star slice of nirvana for fans of action cinema

March 24, 2023

Following on from Peter’s review earlier this week, our own Harris Dang tells us why the latest installment in the John Wick series is a five star slice of nirvana for fans of action cinema… John Wick – Chapter 4 continues the story of our titular anti-hero (Keanu Reeves), who is currently at his lowest […]

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Go City or CityPASS: Which sightseeing pass should you get in New York City?

March 24, 2023

When travelling to a new city, you’ll often find bundle ticket offers that help tourists visit many of the main attractions in that region for a discounted rate. These sightseeing passes can be great ways to save money, and even visit some attractions you may not have considered otherwise. In recent trips to the Big […]

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The Tambourine Girls

The albums that have helped define Sydney’s The Tambourine Girls

March 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Sydney’s The Tambourine Girls released their long-awaited third album, Different Streets. The band is a formidable line-up of local talent, and of course included the great, late Nick Weaver who tragically passed from cancer in 2021. It’s a beautiful album, steeped in many influences from yesteryear. For me, there’s a love affair […]

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New Music Discoveries 24th March: Boy Destroy, Milktuth, The Rions and more

March 24, 2023

As we come to the end of the month we have added another ten tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week this time around goes to Swedish rising star Boy Destroy and his new single “No Sleep”. Released via Dew Process the single is a banging slice […]

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Carla Wehbe

Interview: Carla Wehbe on Jupiter and Mars, Vivid Sydney and her Space Cowboy clothing label

March 24, 2023

Carla Wehbe has today released her latest EP, the cinematic Jupiter and Mars. It follows on from her highly-acclaimed 2020 debut, Half Past Nine. It’s a beautiful collection of five personal and heartfelt tracks. Three have already been released; “knight to E5”, “introvert (with extroverted expectations)” and “is forever off the table?”, and today the […]

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Dining Destinations: Huihui (Maui, Hawaii) – Kā’anapali Beach Hotel’s beachfront restaurant

March 24, 2023

In our new series “Dining Destinations”, we take you to some of the best and most unique dining experiences you’ll find around the world. We start in Hawai’i, on the island of Maui, where over the pandemic an inspired new restaurant popped up at one of the region’s most iconic hotels, fusing Hawaiian flavours with […]

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Game Review: Resident Evil 4 returns in the form of a masterful remake

March 24, 2023

If previous remakes of Resident Evil games taught us anything, it’s that you can in fact teach an old dog new tricks. But unlike older games that experienced newer visuals and revamped gameplay, Resident Evil 4’s more recent tropes and mechanics bring it closer to what many expect from both the broader franchise and aforementioned […]

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Album Review: sunbleached – Delicate Places We Hide (2023 EP)

March 24, 2023

Brisbane emo quartet sunbleached have returned with their sophomore EP Delicate Places We Hide, out today. The band released singles “Spinning Around” and “Toyfriend” last year with accompanying videos before teasing the new EP with “Heavy Turn” in February. After cutting their teeth in the live circuit this past year, the band have supported the […]

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Live Nation’s Ones to Watch program is coming to Melbourne

March 24, 2023

After a widely successful launch in North America in 2017, Live Nation’s Ones to Watch program will grace Melbourne for the first time on Wednesday 29 March. The showcase will serve as a platform for exciting new local artists PANIA, Mitch Santiago and BOY SODA at Live Nation HQ in Collingwood. Ones to Watch Australia […]

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Counter-Strike 2 announced as free update for CS: GO

March 23, 2023

After multiple circulating rumours, Valve announced earlier this morning that Counter-Strike 2 is officially on the way. Touted as a free upgrade for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, this sequel will look to overhaul most major systems, while utilising the latest version of the Source 2 engine. As a result, Counter-Strike 2 will feature newer and cleaner […]

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Game Review: WWE 2K23 remains the king of the ring

March 23, 2023

If you’ve fallen out of love with the WWE 2K series in recent years, we don’t blame you. Aside from the inconsistent performance and rampant bugs and glitches, the franchise certainly seemed to be heading toward a breaking point of sorts. Thankfully, WWE 2K22’s fresh showcase mode and steady performance yanked the franchise away from […]

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Film Review: John Wick: Chapter 4 continues to push the boundaries of the action genre’s capabilities with a grand, operatic manus

March 23, 2023

It’s hard to believe that, at one point, 2014’s John Wick was practically considered dead on arrival.  A combination of unproven directors (eventual franchise mainstay Chad Stahelski and uncredited “co-director” David Leitch), a screenwriter with only a duo of barely-registered titles under him (Derek Kolstad), and a lead actor with a slew of underperforming box […]

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TV Series Review: Class of ‘07 is a refreshing and riotously funny celebration of female friendship

March 23, 2023

Class of ‘07 is an apocalyptic comedy set during a ten-year reunion at an all-girls high school, which soon becomes the only surviving part of a sunken Sydney. It could have easily been terrible. The eight-episode Prime Video series had big ambitions, with an ensemble cast, multiple complex storylines, flashbacks, and an end of the […]

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A Cheat Sheet to Unzen, Japan’s Oldest National Park

March 22, 2023

Unzen Amakusa National Park is Japan’s oldest national park. While its legacy has had far-reaching international influence, the park still feels like one of Japan’s best-kept local secrets. At the middle of it all is Unzen Onsen, an onsen town home to a landscape of rugged hiking trails, steaming volcanoes, lush forests, and some of […]

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Lizzo

Lizzo is touring Australia & New Zealand in 2023

March 22, 2023

It’s about damn time! Lizzo has released tour dates for Australia in July 2023. The rnb/pop diva is headed to Australian shores to headline Splendour in the Grass and will add in the Special performances bringing music sensation Tkay Maidza as the supporting act. The Special tour will kick off at the RAC Arena in Perth […]

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girl in red

Interview: girl in red on gratitude, “October Passed Me By” and the power of delegation

March 22, 2023

girl in red is the solo project for Norweigan singer/songwriter Marie Ulven. One of her first hits was the touching “we fell in love in october”, a beautiful pop song capturing the first flushes of romance, and has some 645 million spotify streams to its name. Recently girl in red released a sequel to the […]

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Allora

Exclusive Single Premiere: ALLORA “BedUMade” (2023)

March 22, 2023

ALLORA is a Meanjin (Brisbane) based indie-rock band that is very much in the early days of their musical journey. Their two singles so far, “Sleepin’ In” and “Talk2U2Nite” have established them as gifted songwriters, with sweet vocals and strong melodies. We’re excited today to be premiering the first track from their upcoming debut EP, […]

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Game Review: Bayonetta Origins : Cereza and the Lost Demon is a wonderful adventure worth taking

March 22, 2023

Ever wondered what a Bayonetta game for a younger audience would look like? Well no, I had never pondered that thought either, yet here we are in 2023 with a Bayonetta entry aimed squarely at younger audiences with no gunfire, sarcastic and filthy quips or nearly nude scenes in sight. Cereza and the Lost Demon […]

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Maneskin

Måneskin announce headline tour of Australia for November

March 21, 2023

Yes, the Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin will be bringing their RUSH! tour to Australia this November. They will be performing in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Tickets and dates are below. The pre-sale kicks off at 11am this Wednesday (22nd March).  On top of their Eurovision win, they also picked up a Grammy nomination this […]

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Eric Bana returns in first-look image for Force of Nature: The Dry 2

March 21, 2023

With over $20 million in Australian box office takings, The Dry surged as one of the top grossing films in Australian history upon its release in 2021.  No doubt hoping to emulate that success, director Robert Connolly and lead actor/producer Eric Bana are returning to the mysterious fray in Force of Nature: The Dry 2, […]

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Damien Binder “Bright Side” (2023)

March 21, 2023

Raised in New Zealand, but now based in Perth, singer/songwriter Damien Binder has been teasing out singles from his forthcoming fifth solo album, Bright Side. We’re thrilled today to be premiering the video clip for the title-track, which features a drive on the open road replete with challenging conditions,  mirroring the twists and turns of […]

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