Day: 12 September 2024

US psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips to tour Australia summer 2025

The Flaming Lips return to Australia performing their 2002 alt classic release Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots played in full, plus other cult classics. The Flaming Lips live show is a total psychedelic trip full of colourful props and of course the giant inflatable ball which Wayne Coyne jumps inside to ride across his adoring…

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Northern Irish rap sensations Kneecap announce Australian tour and venue upgrades

Belfast trio Kneecap announce their first Australian tour for March 2025, with a Sydney venue upgrade and a second Melbourne show. The trio consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí deliver a concoction of satirical yet socially conscious Irish and English lyrics with their explosive live performance and we can expect one of…

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Generations of Men is a powerful short that generates a wealth of conversation: Darwin International Film Festival Review

A film that speaks volumes in its silences just as much as it does its audible dialogue, Generations of Men, a powerful new short inspired by Judith Wright‘s book of the same name, is just as much a testament to the strength and resilience of women during colonial times as it is a reminder of…

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Call The Mourning muse on being used with new single “Switch”

Following the release of “Agonal” back in May, Brisbane/Meanjin’s Call The Mourning have just dropped “Switch“, and it’s another heavy-hitter from the trio. Drawing on bassist Lachie Grumley‘s experiences of so-called friends taking advantage, and singer/guitarist Constance Grafos‘ time spent in EMDR therapy, where she could safely re-examine her emotions about people and situations in…

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The Rayes

Exclusive Single Premiere: The Rayes “Bat’s Wing” (2024)

Last month, we had the pleasure of premiering the single “Sister Jane“, from Seattle-born now Naarm/Melbourne-based group The Rayes. Today, we are back at it, premiering “Bat’s Wing”, the final single from their upcoming EP, Limb Pulled Taut. The track opens gently, reminiscent of the great Nick Drake, wistfully with a melancholic tone, as it…

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Lest

Book Review: Mark Dapin’s Lest is a lighthearted account of Australia’s Military History

Just as the world seems to be again on the verge of WWIII, Lest serves as a timely reminder of previous wars and military operations the ADF were part of. Mark Dapin, who has a PhD in military history, adopts a fresh approach of debunking popular myths around Australia’s military record, emphasising the cultural shifts…

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Interview: Runt star Matt Day on his villainous role in the new Australian comedy; “Sometimes I made Baz Luhrmann look understated.”

Runt, based on Craig Silvey’s best-selling novel, is a delightful Australian family film that blends heartfelt moments with humour. The story revolves around eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, Runt, an adopted stray dog. The novel was released in 2022 and has achieved significant acclaim, winning several major Australian literary awards. These accolades include…

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Hannah Stow

Track by Track: Hannah Stow takes us through her debut EP, Sidelined

Hailing from Perth, singer/songwriter Hanah Stow has today dropped her debut EP, Sidelined, and it’s a beauty. Six tracks of intimate, emotive and melancholic musings, it’s a beautiful first record for the talented artist. Hannah reflects on her journey to get to this important milestone. From the ache of leaving her home town to pursue…

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Film Review: Runt is a comfortable, cordial comedy for the entire family

Based on the beloved novel by Craig Silvey, Runt is an effortlessly likeable Australian family venture that overcomes any of its cheesiness thanks to an ensemble committed to the cause of providing old-fashioned entertainment There’s some topical themes at bay here under the surface – drought-stricken farmers, real estate corruption – but Silvey’s script never…

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Heretic; Hugh Grant delivers career-best work in this truly riveting genre piece: TIFF 2024 Review

In the last few years Hugh Grant has truly taken pleasure in playing against the grain of expectation he laid upon himself after a career of inhabiting predominantly likeable characters.  Arguably starting with his wonderfully committed camp turn as the villainous Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 in 2017, Grant has been on an incline of…

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