As the sun rises on what is set to be another blistering summers day in Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi (Ryan Gonzalez -they/them) is getting ready to start work. Chasing away petty vandal Graffiti Pete (Jervis Livelo – he/him), he begins to talk about his life, his world and this little corner of Manhattan he…
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For the final time this month we’ve added ten of the best new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including single we premiered earlier in the week. Our final Track of the Week for July is “Let Down” the latest single from Berlin/Bali/Amsterdam-via-Byron band Tora. “Let Down” is the latest taster…
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When you think about where to get yourself some great Chinese dumplings and Dim Sum, it’s fair to say that the American desert doesn’t immediately come to mind. Nonetheless, Las Vegas in Nevada proves to hold a secret treasure trove of some of the best dumplings in North America, with plenty of options on the…
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Central Coast alt-rock outfit Bad Witch are relatively fresh on the scene, and have been getting some keen attention for their enticing blend of punk, rock and blues. They dropped their debut release, “Uptight” in 2022, and have released a handful of exquisite singles since, most recently the crunchy “739”. We are thrilled to be…
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Arriving on Prime Video in Australia on July 25th, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action comedy that tells of the story of the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials, including author Ian Fleming. Directed by Guy Ritchie and featuring…
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Continuing his run of releasing movies at a breakneck speed – his fourth directorial effort in three years, with another in post-production – Guy Ritchie‘s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare very much sits in his wheelhouse, for better or worse. Though a tighter focus on its narrative would’ve ultimately benefitted this brash “based on a…
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The UK’s The Last Dinner Party wrapped up their Australian tour last night at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Originally scheduled to play at The Enmore Theatre, it sold out in seemingly nanoseconds and was relocated to the larger Hordern Pavilion, which also quickly sold out. It was the hottest ticket in town this week. The fans…
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Going into something like Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s difficult to not have a certain expectation as to how it will both stand on its own accord and play as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Five, which, so far, has been a considerably mixed bag; Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels both…
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Nintendo has sported some of the best games ever made, from the classic NES console, right up to the portability of the Switch, from Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Metroid. The Japanese giant has also dominated the gaming industry for decades with genre-defying games that capture the hearts and minds of all who play them….
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From August the 25th to the 31st, ReachOut Australia will be running its inaugural ReachOut, Level Up streaming initiative, which aims to bring streamers, ambassadors and spokespeople together to raise funds for crucial youth mental health support programs across the nation. 40% of young Australians currently face various mental health challenges, with suicide, unfortunately, being…
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ASUS has released the Asus ROG Ally X in Australia at the ASUS E-Shop and JB HI-FI with a recommended retail price of A$1599 for the device. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X features the same AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor, but adds upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life,…
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A moving debut feature film from Seattle filmmaker Ian Ebright, The Way We Speak is a modern day cautionary tale. Headlined by 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul), the compelling drama (you can read our full review here) centres on an up-and-coming writer who refuses to leave the spotlight when…
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The type of dialogue-driven feature that would make screenwriter Aaron Sorkin beam with pride, The Way We Speak is a talky, compelling drama that speaks to the power of one’s conviction in their beliefs and, more importantly, respecting another’s differing opinion. Written and directed by Ian Ebright, the film centres itself around Simon Harrington (Patrick…
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Aussie animated metalcore band, Lost Souls, burst onto the scene earlier this year with their debut single “Childhood Died.” The track, which blends heavy riffs with a passionate critique of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, quickly gained traction online. Listeners were drawn not only to the band’s unique sound but also to their bold and…
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As long as I can remember I’ve wanted to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. I was lucky enough to frequent the park as a kid, but never got to stay in the iconic hotel that expanded on the experience of visiting on the park. That was until earlier this year. So what is it like…
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The premise of Unsound, a part of Illuminate Adelaide is to bring artists together who don’t suit a mainstream audience. Experimental noise probably generally describes the genre. The type of artistry that is polarising. People either love it or hate it. Fortunately, the audience was more of the “love it” type. The opening act of…
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The Merc with a Mouth is back! Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – Deadpool & Wolverine. A listless Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an…
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Aussie singer-songwriter Pete Murray is a beloved household name, with massive hits like 2003’s “So Beautiful” or 2005’s “Better Days”. As he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Feeler and anticipates the milestone for See The Sun, Murray reflects on his illustrious career, his evolving relationship with his early work and his upcoming…
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Aussie Indie Artists is a series of interviews with lesser known Aussie creators across all forms and fields. The goal is to share exciting new works, find new angles towards the art, and peek behind the scenes. Experimental artist LOUV’s career so far has had the inspiring trajectory of a woman who never gave up…
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Aussie indie-rock darlings San Cisco are about to kick off the second part of their massive regional tour, and in what is great news, today they have announced that those of us in the big smoke are also getting the chance to catch them live later this year. Yes, they’ve announced a tour hitting Adelaide,…
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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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