Day: 19 July 2016

Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Georgia Reed “Helen” (2016)

Exciting Perth artist Georgia Reed has followed on from an impressive single release in “Waiting For You To Run”, with an equally as brooding and intense tune in “Helen”. Described as a story of ‘lost hope, lost control and a young lost soul’, “Helen” captivates with Reed’s vocals instantly – evocative and reminiscent of Megan Washington…

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Music Video of the Day: Yeo “Got No Game” (2016)

Yeo has taken to directing his latest music video, helming the visuals for his latest tune, “Got No Game”. Linking up with Trevor Santos, Alix Petah and Ben Dennis for some contemporary daaaaannce that must be seen, the video is an addictive watch. Absorb it all below and be sure to catch Yeo on the road with “Got No Game” and Ganbaru this September!…

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Twelve Foot Ninja drop new single “Invincible” ahead of August Outlier tour dates

Apparently, Twelve Foot Ninja have been ‘busier than a cat. A cat burying shit on concrete’, which is hands down the best phrasing in any press release we have seen this week. The sentiment is most definitely true though; the guys have been incredibly busy touring and working toward the release of their new album Outlier, a record…

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Lido (Norway) on returning to Australia, creating music in a fast-paced environment & more

With Splendour in the Grass now days out from drawing thousands of live music fans to the east coast for a weekend of antics, chaos and surefire memorable live shows, there’s going to be a few pre-parties going off on Thursday night, just to make sure everyone’s Splendour Benders are off to an appropriate start. The…

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Single of the Day: Stonefox “Dreamstate” (2016)

Melbourne’s Stonefox continue to be more than a flash in the pan act, with the release of their new single, “Dreamstate”. Time in front of eager crowds of music fans, not to mention recent industry love has clearly rubbed off on the trio – “Dreamstate” is noticeably stronger, well refined and possesses some gorgeous musical texture from…

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Kim Gordon, Peanut Butter Wolf and more confirmed for new BIGSOUND keynotes!

BIGSOUND have named some heavy hitters as additions to this year’s conference line up this September. Sonic Youth icon and author of Girl in a Band, Kim Gordon, will be delivering a special keynote address as part of BIGSOUND’s 15th anniversary program, alongside the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, head of the US Music Maker program for Pandora Lars Murray and…

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Live Review: MANE + Ollie English + Jordan Tito – The Bluebee Room, Adelaide (15.07.16)

MANE aka Paige Court comes to the scene fresh and wide-eyed to some, but once you listen to any of her songs, you’ll quickly get the impression that this young songwriter has emotional lyrics and stories to burn. Launching her House of Horror EP at a well-attended show at The Bluebee Room in the heart of the Adelaide’s CBD…

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Woodlock touring new single “The Only Ones” down the east coast this September

Melbourne lads Woodlock are set to be out on the road down the east coast for three shows in September, touring their latest tune, “The Only Ones”! Having already clocked impressive live shows this year including spots at the Nannup Festival and on the Bluesfest circuit alongside Elle King on her sideshows, the band is continuing to…

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First Batman: The Telltale Series trailer teases dense, Wayne-centric plot

The World Premiere trailer for Telltale’s upcoming Batman adventure released overnight. The trailer provides a glimpse of how the five-episode series will tackle one of comics’ most beloved and iconic characters when it arrives early next month. Hit the jump to see it for yourself.

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The largest EB Games store in the world opens in Sydney today

Video games retailer EB Games is opening its flagship Sydney store tonight, a blend of EB Games and its sister store Zing Pop Culture and the largest in the worldwide chain’s network of stores. 

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Netflix to be the International home of the iconic Star Trek television franchise

Netflix and CBS Studios International have announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the new Star Trek television series. Netflix will be the exclusive premiere home of Star Trek in 188 countries (excluding the US and Canada).  Each episode of the new series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere. Additionally, all 727…

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Winter is coming… later: Season seven of Game of Thrones has been delayed

Winter is coming. Usually that means things are about to get epic for Game of Thrones fans but they may be a little peeved to know that shooting on the seventh season has been delayed so that winter can finally get its starring role. To facilitate season six’s “Winter is here” bombshell, HBO have announced that…

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Whose Line? is coming to Australia and the cast is epic

Foxtel’s upcoming improvisational comedy series Whose Line is it Anyway? Australia, has announced it’s talented and hilarious cast. Following on from the UK and US version of the show, the show has put together a wonderful array of performers that consists of Rhys Darby, Cal Wilson, Tegan Higginbothamand Susie Youssef, along with world-class improviser Steen Raskopoulos, and newcomers…

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Paramount Pictures have announced a fourth Star Trek film

We’re merely two days away from Star Trek: Beyond’s release in Australia and Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot and Skydance have let the world know that the series isn’t over yet, with a fourth film in the rebooted franchise already in the works – the fourteenth cinematic release in the iconic sci-fi brand’s impressive 50 years….

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Xbox One S 2TB console gets Australia pricing and release date

Microsoft have announced 2TB model of their new, slimline Xbox One S console will arrive in Australia in early August. The computing giant also announced local pricing for the updated console.

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The Iris’ Weekly Australian TV Picks: 19 – 25 July

Check out this week’s TV picks on Foxtel and Free-To-Air: Tuesday Ballers, Showcase, 8:30pm AEST Spencer encounters an old rival, causing his company and reputation to be on thin ice. Meanwhile Charles enjoys the luxuries of being a new football fan favourite as well as the consequences… Friday Death at a Funeral, GO! 9:40pm AEST…

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Video Games Review: Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4, 2016)

Star Ocean: The Second Story is fondly remembered by veterans of the PSX-era as being an excellent JRPG in a time, and on a platform, filled with some of the genre’s very best. After Second Story however, I was never able to muster the quite same level of interest in the Star Ocean series again. While Star Ocean:…

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First Impressions: HBO’s The Night Of Hits The Ground Running!

After Game of Thrones, I really couldn’t last too long without seeing that famous fizz of static that brings about a new episode of HBO TV. I needed something pretty fast. Thankfully it came in the shape of HBO’s The Night Of, which premiered in Australia over the weekend. The Night Of is an eight-part limited series that…

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The Norfolk’s Tinnie Festival is back (Sydney)

Surry Hills institution The Norfolk is, for the third year in a row, bringing back its popular Tinnie Festival this August, staging another epic showdown of Man Versus Can as they bring in tinnies from around the world. For Tinnie Fest, the Norfolk crew are planning a series of fun tinnie-themed events on Sunday 7th…

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The sixth annual Sydney Craft Beer Week releases 2016 program

The full program for the sixth annual Sydney Craft Beer Week – the city’s largest and most comprehensive celebration of craft beer – has been revealed, promising a huge range of events from Friday 21st to Sunday 20th October. International brewery guests, hair of the dog brekkies, beer matched chocolate desserts, sausage making classes, history…

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