This is actually not a drill. Nor is it some internet hoax. The Wu-Tang Clan are coming to Australia. They’re coming to tour soon. Of course, theirs is a hip-hop career that has been littered with equal parts success and controversies that has elevated the collective to a slight mythological status with some fans. Since…
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Australia’s sweetheart Troye Sivan has finally unleashed his talents into the stratosphere with his debut record Blue Neighbourhood. Primarily known for his YouTube channel, Sivan is not just another vlogger who earns an income from doing the Chubby Bunny challenge – he has expressed his personal journey into adulthood in a collection of songs that prove the…
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Dragon are rock royalty in this country, and I recently got to chat to Todd Hunter from the group about their upcoming Countdown Years tour around the country. We talk about the shows, their memories of Molly and Countdown, longevity in the industry and more… This tour is all about the Countdown Years, which is…
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Seven and a half years is a long time to do anything. OK, I’m rounding up slightly – but 7 1/3 years doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. That’s longer than you’re at High School for. Longer than a University Degree (unless you realllly drag that sucker out). And that’s as long as I’ve…
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In This Issue: The year is just about over, Summer is well and truly in and there’s probably a dozen festival timetables strewn across your room so why not add these new releases to your holiday playlist! Another short and sweet december issue sees some EPs and LPs from rock to accoustic. Savages Savages second…
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Hailing from Portland, the gorgeous Charlie Hilton has recently shared a new cut from her forthcoming solo album, Palana. “100 Million” is a dreamy offer of a single, demonstrating a veer towards playing around with different sounds and textures – it’s light, acoustic and endearing. For “100 Million”, Hilton (who you may know for her…
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Missing out on the Falls Festival this year? Don’t fret, the ABC has you covered. This New Year’s Eve you’ll be able to tune in to a special live broadcast of the festivals in both Lorne and Byron Bay from the comfort of home! Just think, with a simple channel flick, you’ll be able to…
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Bluesfest have continued to prove that they’re the festival that keeps on giving, today announcing their latest artist additions! 2016 is already going to be seeing the festival branch out and explore more genres outside the traditional blues and roots genre and this latest round of names is only a further testament to the fact…
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British folk-punk band Levellers are coming to Australia to perform their classic, platinum-selling 1991 album, Levelling The Land, in its entirety, along with an extensive list of their impressive back catalogue. From playing pub gigs in Brighton to becoming the headline act at Glastonbury, Levellers were propelled into the musical consciousness of the UK through this…
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Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Luka Bloom has just announced he is returning to Australian shores in early 2016.Showcasing his brand new album, Frugalisto, Bloom returns for his 12th Australian tour since 1992. Of the upcoming trip, Bloom is incredibly keen, noting the connection he’s maintained with our country and how it’s been felt on the record….
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Here we go. Our top 10 songs of 2015. What do you think of our list? Sound off on our Facebook page or Tweet us what we missed! 10. Dick Diver – Waste the Alphabet “This is Australian music at its best” – Larry Heath 9. Foals – Birch Tree “My favorite cut off their…
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We move swiftly now onto our next 10 tracks, as we look back at the best music of 2015. If you’d like to look back at part two, head HERE and part one of the countdown is HERE. Listen up and enjoy: 20. Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Ur Love One Night “The song is just…
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We continue our countdown of 40 favourite tracks of 2015 with a fantastic run of local talent to kick us off. If you want to look back at the first 10 tracks, click HERE. Watch and listen to the run of 10 songs first and then read through our thoughts on the tracks after… 30….
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While at Australian Music Week in Cronulla last month, I sat down with Alistar Richardson from The Cairos to talk about the band’s year: departing from their label, releasing new music and balancing the band with his solo work as Zefereli. Welcome to Australian Music Week, the first of its kind. You’re probably not used to having…
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Kicking off with a ten-day, beach-side event in Sydney’s Bondi next month, the 25th annual FLiCKEREST International Short Film Festival will be bringing a total of 53 selections into their Academy Accredited, BAFTA recognised Australian Competition for 2016. Over 2300 entries were received this time around, resulting in a curated schedule of 18 world premieres,…
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There’s a name many parents might be hearing a lot right now. Yo-Kai Watch. It’s a game, it’s a TV show, it’s getting a lot of ad play, and your kids want it for Christmas. The thing is, you’ve also heard that it’s a massive cultural phenomenon with millions of fans … so why are…
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Level-5 have been sitting on a western release for their Yo-Kai Watch franchise for some time. There were a lot of reasons for this, chief among them being just how steeped in Japanese culture the series is – indeed, Yo-Kai Watch has achieved the same kind of towering popularity in its homeland that the now-waning…
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New seasons for 2016 have been announced for the popular In The House classic cinema series held by Event Cinemas on George Street in Sydney and at Innaloo, Marion, Brisbane. The two cinemas are in their fourth and second seasons, respectively. Here’s the lineup of films planned for next year: Event Cinemas – George Street,…
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This week’s DVD releases are adaptations or twists on classic stories, films, or television shows. Mr Holmes Mr Holmes is a twist on the tales of famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, and stars Sir Ian McKellan as an ageing Holmes. With his health and memory ailing, Holmes relies on the care of his housekeeper Mrs…
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Simon brings us his weekly TV picks, this week focusing exclusively on Foxtel programming. Check out the incredible selection here: Wednesday 16th December 2015 Rabbit-Proof Fence – Masterpiece Movies – 6.50pm AEST Based on Doris Pilkington Garimara’s much loved novel Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, this Australian drama is an inspiring story of an often dismissed…
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Cloud Imperium Games, the developers behind the highly anticipated, crowded funded space sim Star Citizen, delivered the game’s biggest update yet on the 12th of December. Scheduled for a full release sometime in 2016, the arrival of the Alpha 2.0 update brings players of Star Citizen the “first true slice” of gameplay experience from the…
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Novels by Road Dahl are apart of most children’s upbringing and one of the absolute classics is The BFG, which has now been transformed into an epic Disney film directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. Fun fact: it’s the first time the famed Director has helmed a Disney project – though he’s been a Producer on others in the…
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The 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees have been announced, honouring the best achievements in film and television performances for 2015. Can you believe 165,000 members of SAG-AFTRA voted? That’s a lot of TV watching and box ticking but hey, someone’s gotta do it so we can enjoy another star-studded red carpet affair. Comedian Carol Burnett was already…
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Gearbox Software, creators of the beloved Borderlands series and upcoming Battleborn have announced that they’re expanding by launching a studio in Quebec, Canada. Their mission to “entertain the world” just got a massive hand as the company begins hiring for its “inaugural title growing to full AAA production capability through 2016.” “We are fortunate that…
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Rockstar are back at it again. Their generosity knows no bounds as GTA V Online players are set to receive another free update today entitled Executives and Other Criminals. The update which is bound to appease a number of fans focuses on living the lavish life, not unlike the previous Ill-Gotten Gains update. The biggest addition…
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To celebrate the shiny, sparkly, glittery special DVD release of Broad City Season 1 we decided to revisit the dynamic duo known as Abbi and Ilana. From their interesting methods of transporting drugs to trying to deal your taxes, this show deals with what every 20-something is truly thinking. The DVD gives you all kinds…
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In the fallout from last weeks episode, Fire in the Hole sees Ash, Kelly, Pablo and new recruit Amanda stopping off to get some weapons, courtesy of Ash’s old militia pal Lem. But it seems Lem has gotten there first and he is all types of undead. Fire in the Hole plays like an episode…
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A live action version of Tarzan is coming next year, with True Blood‘s Alexander Skarsgård playing the eponymous character. Interestingly enough, Disney is not behind the production, with Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures delivering the new take on the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film also stars Australian actress Margot Robbie as Jane, Samuel…
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For two weeks only, the incredible cast of North By Northwest are taking to the stage in the New Year for a return season. This Alfred Hitchcock classic will be brought to life on stage with the same incredible cast but with the addition of Gina Riley. We had a chat with lead actor Matt…
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Double Bay’s Vine paints a pretty picture on most days with an Eastern suburban feel against a soothing evening backdrop, but when paired with a French inspired pop-up bar, the vibe is taken to the next level just as the sun begins to set. I scored an early invite to the Grey Goose’s Salon at…
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