Day: 4 December 2015

Phoenix win Christmas; release holiday track with Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Paul Shaffer and New York Dolls’ David Johansen

French heroes Phoenix have just released their first-ever Christmas single, “Alone on Christmas Day,” via Liberator Music/Glassnote Records. The track – whose sales will support UNICEF – appears in the Netflix original holiday special, A Very Murray Christmas, directed by Sofia Coppola. The song is a cover of a long-lost Beach Boys holiday track from…

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Music Video of the Day: Man Made Mountain “Master Plan” (2015)

First of all, if you’re not up to date on what House of Beige are doing, best head on over to their website and start finding out. The label founded by Remi and Sensible J is all about highlighting some diverse and bold talent unafraid to switch things up within the realms of hip hop;…

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Royal Headache step up to replace Tobias Jesso Jr. at the Laneway Festival in 2016

Sydney garage-punk act Royal Headache have today been added to the Laneway Festival line up across the country as Tobias Jesso. Jr has had to pull out of the 2016 tour due to recording commitments. Refunds are on offer for all tickets purchased for Tobias’ Sydney and Melbourne sideshows (details below), but have no fear!…

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Dallas Crane taking Scoundrels around the country from December through February!

Dallas Crane tick off 20 years in the game with the release of their latest record Scoundrels. Their first full-length studio release in nine years, Scoundrels contains possibly some of Dallas Crane’s best work yet – a revitalised and invigorated effort from the band who have long held a reputation as being one of the…

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Live Review: Mew + Solkyri + Halcyon Drive – Manning Bar, Sydney (02.12.15)

It was the moment Australian fans of Mew had been waiting 20 years for. The Denmark four piece – who recently became a three piece with the departure of founding guitarist Bo Madsen in June, but tour as a five piece – finally arrived for their first ever tour in Australia. And spoiler alert: they…

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Single of the Day: Mystery Jets “Telomere” (2015)

It’s been three years since the last full length release from Mystery Jets, but they’ve just announced that their new LP, Curve of the Earth is set for release mid January next year. Along with this announcement comes the release of the incredible single “Telomere”, setting a high standard for the rest of the album…

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Jay Whalley of Frenzal Rhomb talks Soundwave & regaining momentum in making new music!

It would be safe to say that Frenzal Rhomb have got to have some good luck heading their way. First, they have to withdraw from touring in 2013 due to Jay Whalley‘s ear surgery. Then this year, not only does Gordy Forman break his arm in spectacular fashion mid-gig in Perth, but Lindsay McDougall became…

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This Week’s DVD Release Picks: Something for Everyone (4th December 2015)

Need to do your Christmas shopping? This week’s DVD releases feature a variety of films and television series to keep everyone happy. ANT-MAN One of the latest superheroes to join the Marvel ranks, Ant-Man was released earlier this year to positive reviews, mostly due to its star, Paul Rudd. Rudd plays the titular superhero, who…

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The Game Awards 2015: Quantum Break gets new trailer, is still a bit of a mystery

Remedy’s long-in-development shooter Quantum Break made an appearance at The Game Awards today with a new story trailer. Check it out below.

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The Game Awards 2015: Telltale to release an episodic Batman series in 2016

Telltale Games have revealed yet another new episodic series at The Game Awards this evening, debuting a teaser for an as-yet untitled Batman game. Check it out below.

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The Game Awards 2015: Psychonauts 2 is real and you can help get it made

Double Fine’s Tim Schaefer has announced during The Game Awards that his beloved adventure masterpiece, Psychonauts, is getting a sequel and that they are looking for backers.

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The Game Awards 2015: Far Cry Primal gets first gameplay trailer

Ubisoft have debuted the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming prehistoric shooter/adventure spin-off, Far Cry Primal. Check it out after the jump.

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The Game Awards 2015: Rise of the Tomb Raider‘s first DLC “Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch” gets trailer

A trailer for a DLC add-on to Crystal Dynamics’ excellent Rise of the Tomb Raider called Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch” has premiered during this year’s Game Awards broadcast. Check it out after the jump.

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The first TV spot for Game of Thrones Season 6 teases Bran’s return

Well here we have it… the three-eyed raven (Max von Sydow) speaks in the first teaser for season 6 of Game of Thrones. “The past is already written, the ink is dry”, the mysterious character in an imposingly deep voice, soundtracking many of the major scenes thus far in the show. And then Bran (Issac…

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