From landmark albums to impressive 2017 debuts, our list of recommendations should have your playlist lookin’ pretty! ECCA VANDAL – Self-Titled (2017) By Sosefina Fuamoli We have been championing Ecca Vandal for a good few years now and it feels like, with the release of her self-titled debut album, the Melbourne artist has finally come full…
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Well, damn. Jesswar is definitely not playing round. “Savage” is the latest from the Brisbane MC; as her rise within the local hip hop game is only gaining more strength behind it, this may well be the single to solidify her presence as not only an artist to watch, but definitely not one to be messed…
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Hideous Sun Demon have been storming their way through 2017; a ferocious approach to psych/punk has landed the Perth lads in the eyes of many as a definite band to watch and with a New Year upon us, we can’t wait to see how they attack it. In the meantime, we’re loving their latest single,…
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Cut Copy‘s return has been one I know I’ve been hanging out for, for a long time. A lot of fond memories are attached to this group; not only were they one of the first Australian electronic acts to introduce me further to the flourishing genre in the early 2010’s, but with each album release,…
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Adelaide’s Neon Tetra have been racking up the good nods recently, spending this year focused on getting singles out and man, they’ve been well-received. “Telescopes” and “Reflections” have brought the group to a larger audience, blending rock grooves with excellent pop melody, landing Neon Tetra on the radars of triple j Unearthed, and on the stage…
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Easily one of the country’s best and ever-intriguing vocalists, queen Kate Miller-Heidke is returning to venues around the country early next year. Pouring new arrangements into her live show, while incorporating work with a string quartet into her already well established and crafted body of alternative pop work, Miller-Heidke is armed with a new and unmissable…
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One of our favourite groups out of London in Oh Wonder will be returning to Australia next year for Sydney City Limits and have been awesome enough to lock in some headline shows around the country for fans unable to get to the festival too! The duo will be heading to venues in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and…
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Jordan Rakei is coming home. Now based in London, the 25 year old has been revelling in the release of his much anticipated sophomore album Wallflower, a fitting follow up to what was an absolute smash of a debut in 2016’s Cloak. “I just sort of hibernate in London,” he laughs during our recent chat. “This time…
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Reliving the opening moments of Skyrim always feels a lot like going home. The music, atmosphere and landscapes always bring me right back to my first moments with the game, when I first discovered how monumental and incredible the game truly was. It feels strange, then, to be reviewing it in 2017, six years after…
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I know, I know, it’s a review of a cricket game. Those of you that don’t care about cricket have already regarded the headline of this piece with a disgusted look. Those of you that do like cricket are already wary. Video game representations of sports Australians like aren’t reliably … good. At all. But…
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In 2018, Brand USA will be embarking on an ambitious promotional strategy that will see them highlight the vast musical history of the United States. It makes sense – the US not only produces the vast majority of the world’s most recognisable artists, but also some of the world’s most iconic events. Coachella. Lollapalooza. New…
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Two years since it first opened in Sydney, Salmon & Bear has been a true gift for lovers of high-quality, accessible and sustainable seafood. Now with two locations, Zetland and Newtown, the casual seafood eatery is well-placed to complement the rise of more health-conscious dining in Sydney, as well as food trends like the now…
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