Day: 29 September 2015

the AU interview at BIGSOUND 2015: Yukon Blonde (Vancouver) on the new record, touring and the wonders of cheese

We caught up with Canadian Indie rock band Yukon Blonde at the BIGSOUND conference in Brisbane. Having recently released their new record On Blonde, the quartet discuss their touring plans and how the album is being received internationally. Click through to read more… Since their time at SXSW in Austin, the group have been on…

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Ray Ban & Boiler Room announce first Australian show as part of collaborative Globetrotting series

Milan, LA, Austin and Chicago are a just a few world cities that Ray-Ban x Boiler Room have rocked. Now the collaborative event series between will finally hit Australian shores on November 10 with Melbourne confirmed as the next stop. The 11th edition of the Ray-Ban x Boiler Room series will take place at a…

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the AU interview: Coda Conduct (Sydney) on how they write their raps, touring, Childish Gambino and more!

Photo Credit: Cole Bennetts Hip-hop duo Erica and Sally from Coda Conduct are two Canberra born girls taking the local hip-hop scene by storm. With a released EP Butter Side Up, touring plans and supporting actor-turned-rap god Childish Gambino, read what the pair have to say on their career as musicians so far. Click through…

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the AU interview: Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups (Los Angeles) talks about their new album "Better Nature"

Just before the release of their much anticipated new album Better Nature, I caught up with Nikki Monninger of LA based outfit Silversun Pickups to talk about working on the album with Jacknife, performing acoustically, plans to return to Australia and how this may be the quickest album they’ve ever recorded… Read on! How’s has…

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Iconic TV Show Friends comes to life in Sydney next week with Central Perk Pop-Up

Online streaming service Stan have launched all 236 episodes of Friends in HD and to celebrate they are bringing something pretty darn special to Sydney. From Monday 5th October a two-week pop-up will be located near Hyde Park in the CBD, recreating the iconic Central Perk café, with free entry and free coffee. The Central…

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Wanna watch 11 minutes of The Witcher 3‘s new expansion?

Of course you do, wouldn’t want that? Even if you haven’t managed to chew through all of the content in the base game yet, you know you want more.

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TV Review: Doctor Who Season 9 Episode 2 “The Witch’s Familiar” (UK, 2015)

After last weeks huge season opener, “The Witch’s Familiar” had a lot to answer for – we needed to know what the Doctor decided to do regarding boy Davros, how Missy and Clara would come back from the dead (because they have to), and what would come of Skaro – the planet of the Daleks…

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Sonos reveals latest Play:5 model, Trueplay wireless acoustic tuner

Audiophiles are no strangers to Sonos’ range of wireless home speakers, the brand a go-to for sound buffs and music lovers who want audio in every room. The company has just unveiled an updated version of their flagship Play:5 speaker and a new app called Trueplay.

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Mulder and Scully return in the trailer for the new X Files series

It’s here! The long-awaited official trailer to the X Files reboot has been sprung upon the internet and fans of the show are losing their minds. FOX released the two-part trailer, giving us a look into what Mulder and Scully are up to after all these years, in between showings of Gotham and Minority Report….

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Exclusive Interview: Stephen Hunter And Jed Brophy Reflect on The Hobbit Trilogy And Fan Interactions

We caught up with Stephen Hunter and Jed Brophy during their time at Oz Comic Con to discuss their experiences playing dwarves and interacting with fans. We kicked off the interview discussing the legacy of The Hobbit films, and their impact on film history. “I hope that they stand the test of time like the…

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BBC First British Film Festival Announces Full Program Line-Up For 2015

The BBC First British Film Festival has announced its full line-up of for 2015, featuring 31 films from across the British Isles. Opening the festival will be Paolo Sorrentino’s highly anticipated Youth, which follows two old friends, a retired composer (Michael Caine) and film director (Harvey Keitel) on vacation at a prestigious hotel in the…

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Video Games Review: Disney Infinity 3.0 (PS4, 2015)

There was a moment not five minutes into Disney Infinity 3.0 that made me wonder if the developers had been reading my dream journal. The moment in question was a wonderful sequence that featured the Millennium Falcon in a Star Fox-esque on-rails shooter through an asteroid belt. That’s a game I didn’t even know I…

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The five games we’re most excited to play at the EB Games Expo this weekend!

The EB Games Expo is happening in Sydney this long weekend, offering gamers of all ages the chance to get their hands on the newest and greatest games from around the world, before they’re released to the public. From October 2nd to the 4th, over 15,000 square meters of gaming entertainment will be at the…

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