Year: 2015

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hitting the stage ahead of our UK headliners were local outfit Breakaway. Think The Used and Lights and Sounds-esque Yellowcard and you get a band with talent and passion that soar to new heights. After catching them in a few gigs last year, there’s no denying that the Sydney group have what it takes to crush a setlist with pulsating energy….

The sun was out for the Perth leg of EDM boutique festival Listen Out this weekend, and with a long weekend on and a lineup that made it the first city to sell out it seemed as if everything had aligned. Triple J Unearthed winners for Perth GRRL PAL opened the festival on the 909…

In our 82nd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the UK’s Tim Muddiman and The Strange and chat about touring with Gary Numan and Pop Will Eat Itself, recording with friends, and his upcoming release ‘Your Drugs’. Band Name: Tim Muddiman and The Strange Website / Social Media: timmuddimanandthestrange.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Rock Members…

Holding the privilege of being the first international signing from local label Monday Records, New York outfit Home Lives recently unveiled their debut single, “Cool Waves Young Blood”, and today we’re excited to premiere its excellent music video. The duo is fronted by Mike Horgan, with Brittany Cohen rounding out the pair – while Noah…

Tomorrow night, the 8th AU Sessions will be taking over the Hive Bar in Erksineville, with performances from Kay Proudlove and Paul Mason. We caught up with the latter artist to learn a bit more about him ahead of the free showcase! Read on: How old were you when you started writing your own music?…

When boarding a long haul flight, there are few greater moments of jealously one experiences than seeing someone in business class enjoying a glass of champagne on a seat that you know lies flat and ensures no one is going to be climbing over you for the entire duration of the flight. Well, last month…

Over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the popularity of the pop culture convention. Oz Comic Con Sydney was held over the weekend and we went along to check out the movie and TV star guests, the wares on sale by various exhibitors and artists and the ever increasing numbers…

Actor Jim Beaver – best known for his work on the series Supernatural and Deadwood – talks exclusively to The Iris about his role in the upcoming thriller Crimson Peak, and working with director Guillermo del Toro on the project – alongside the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam. Watch the…

When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay: a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak. From the imagination of director Guillermo del…

Over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the popularity of the pop culture convention. Oz Comic Con Sydney was held over the weekend and we went along to check out the movie and TV star guests, the wares on sale by various exhibitors and artists and the ever increasing numbers…

In our continuing exclusive interview series with Vikings actor Clive Standen, filmed at Oz Comic-Con over the weekend, we chat about one of his most recent roles – appearing as Ed Viesturs in the blockbuster Everest. He talks about filming in difficult weather conditions – not unlike that of his work on Vikings – and how he…

Watch our exclusive two part interview with Canadian actor Christopher Heyerdahl, who talks about Supernatural, Stargate and his most recent work in Hell on Wheels. We get the latest on the new season, we find out more about what its like to film in Calgary and much more. Watch the full interview here, filmed at…

Roadshow Home Entertainment are bringing DC Comics’ TV universe to your living room this September with the triple release of The Flash (Season One), Gotham (Season One) and Arrow (Season Three) on DVD and Blu-ray. All three DC shows have proven a hit with TV audiences around the globe with season renewals debuting in the…

Sometimes described as a loose adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Empire is a drama series that follows the power struggle that ensues when gangster turned hip-hop mogul Lucious Lyons (Terrence Howard) is diagnosed with ALS. Faced with only a few months left before the disease kills him, Lucious pits his children against each other in…

EA Sports’ superstar FIFA franchise spent the bulk of the last console generation aggressively locking any and all competitors out of the genre before being caught off guard last year by an unexpectedly strong showing from Pro Evolution Soccer 2015. Can EA Sports turn things around in 2016?

‘The Beautiful Game’ is a well worn cliché that is off trotted out when talking about football. It seems to be the best you need to not only have tactical know how; but also have some fleet and fancy footwork and an array of tricks to outwit the opposing team’s defenders – I’m thinking your…

Taking over Wilbar Lane in Cronulla (NSW) today is the return of the Sounds of the Subrbs festival, with Australia’s own Holy Holy playing headliner duties alongside US bands The Garden, The Memories and White Fang – all presented by iconic Californian label Burger Records. The likes of The Lazys, Citizen Kay, Food Court, Drunk…

In our 81st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Jesse Witney from Gympie, Queensland, and chat about his one man tour across Australia, growing up in a musical family and his brand new release, Be It. Musician: Jesse Witney Website / Social Media: jessewitney.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Roots Members & their roles: Jesse Witney…

RÜFÜS (or RÜFÜS DU SOL as they are known in North America) continually deliver fantastic music. And their latest single – the second to be taken from their upcoming record Bloom – “Like An Animal” is no exception. Directed by Katzki, featuring animation by Jack Vanzet & Katzki, is also a pretty damn fine clip…

Photo Credit: Chloe Paul Lotus Dining – Chris Yan’s modern take on Chinese – has been bringing customers their second location in The Galeries for less than two months, but they’ve already become one of the most popular destinations in the building, which is celebrating their “Spring Social” this weekend. And Lotus are joining in…