Day: 18 October 2024

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More musical discoveries from day three of SXSW Sydney 2024

Thursday was another jam packed day of local and international music at SXSW Sydney. Opening the day is Ila Barker, a singer / songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. Her gentle introspective folk songs come a place of recovering from an abusive relationship. She played songs from her latest album “Fool Under Water.” Her songs are of…

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Film Review: Smile 2; A sequel that doesn’t suck? That’s something to smile about.

As we learned from “the rules of a horror sequel” in one of the few horror sequels that actually held its weight against the original – 1997’s Scream 2 – things are always bigger and bloodier in a Part 2; “Carnage candy,” as it was so deliciously described.  And, indeed, Parker Finn has a sweet…

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Interview: Parker Finn on executing the perfect jump scare in Smile 2; “I’m always trying to subvert and do things that will catch people off guard.”

Following the critical and commercial success of Smile in 2022, writer/director Parker Finn knew that if he was going to make a sequel, it had to be an “insane” idea. Centering on a global pop sensation, Skye Riley (played by Naomi Scott), who begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events ahead of a world tour,…

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Interview: Felicity Ward on the new Australian series of The Office, her character’s secret sauce, and removing the stigma around mental health

New office. New Aussie boss. The hotly-anticipated Australian Original comedy series is the thirteenth version of the global hit juggernaut franchise The Office and has the first-ever female lead in the iconic role, comedian and actor Felicity Ward. In the eight part series, Hannah Howard (Ward) is the managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick….

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Win tickets to see Tom Hardy in the epic conclusion, Venom: The Last Dance

Thanks to Sony Pictures Australia we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see Tom Hardy in the epic conclusion, Venom: The Last Dance, exclusively in Australian theatres from October 24th, 2024. In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film…

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PAX Aus 2024: Hands-on with Sonic X Shadow Generations

Another year, another Sonic the Hedgehog game…sort of. This remaster of Sonic Generations, one of the more popular titles in the franchise is long overdue with some shiny new next-gen graphics, smooth gameplay and higher frame rates, which means Sonic fans will be revelling in the speed and visuals of this impressive-looking game. Also, a…

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Opening Date & The Five Lands of Universal Studio’s new Orlando theme park Epic Universe Revealed!

Today it’s been announced that Epic Universe will open its portals in Orlando, Florida on 22nd May 2025! The first round of tickets sales – with the 2025 Explorer Ticket that’s inclusive of a single day of Epic Universe entry – and Helios Grand Hotel bookings launch on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. This comes after…

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New Music Discoveries 18th October: Girl and Girl, Fan Girl, Alice Ivy, & more

SXSW fever has gripped Sydney, and we have taken another deep dive into the new music which has hit our inbox this week. Today we have added another ten tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two we exclusively premiered earlier in the week. Our track of the week is “The…

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Phantogram’s Memory Of A Day is a dreamy blend of electronic-pop and cinematic soundscapes

Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter met way back in preschool with their paths crossing again in 2007, when the two joined forces and started making music under the name Charlie Everywhere. In 2009, they found their own unique sound- a mix of electronic rock and dream pop, blending gritty beats with atmospheric melodies, and changed…

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Charlie Lane

Track by Track: Charlie Lane takes us through her debut album, I’m Okay Now But I Wasn’t

Today, Naarm artist Charlie Lane has released her debut album, I’m Okay Now But I Wasn’t. It’s a beautiful and moving album full to the brim with songs that are deeply personal and emotive. A queer and disabled artist, Charlie sees the world from a different perspective to most of us. She has proudly and…

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Album Review: Porridge Radio – Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me (2024 LP)

Two years after their last release, the UK’s own Porridge Radio return with Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me; an introspective and emotionally charged offering that demonstrates the band’s growth both lyrically and sonically. The album, out this Friday, is as much a testament to Dana Margolin’s evolution as a songwriter…

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Interview: Sam Corlett on playing an addict in He Ain’t Heavy; “I feel like characters tend to find me in a time of my life that I need to explore something deeply.”

He Ain’t Heavy follows 30-year-old Jade (Leila George) who has sacrificed the better part of her life to rescue her little brother Max (Sam Corlett) from drug addiction. In desperation, unbeknownst to their ever-forgiving mother Bev (Greta Scacchi) Jade locks Max inside their vacant rural home in an attempt to “get him clean’. But when Bev arrives, a…

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Film Review: He Ain’t Heavy; Sam Corlett’s full-bodied performance stuns in confronting, oft-harrowing drama

The mental, emotional and physical destruction that can come from one’s addiction is at the core of He Ain’t Heavy, David Vincent Smith‘s confronting, oft-harrowing drama that surpasses the intimacy of its setting and miniature ensemble with its brutal mindset. An expansion of his short film I’m Not Hurting You, He Ain’t Heavy very much…

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PJ Harvey announced as headliner for WOMADelaide 2025

The first announcement of artists to play WOMADelaide 2025 includes the iconic British artist PJ Harvey. Her visit to Australia will be the first in eight years. For the last two years she has been touring with her band across the UK and Europe to outstanding reviews. Her performances have included tracks from her tenth…

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Nao Yoshioka

Music we discovered on day two of SXSW Sydney that you should too

Navigating the SXSW Sydney music offerings is like being at a giant festival. Performances are spread over a number of venues in the inner west and part of the fun is discovering how many cool music venues are within walking distance of each other. There is such a wide variety of offerings, it’s important to…

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Photo Gallery: Olivia Rodrigo – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney (17.10.24)

Olivia delighted her screaming fans with a full on energetic performance. There are three shows remaining in Sydney. Head HERE for the chance to secure a ticket. You can read Sarah’s review of the first Melbourne show HERE. Pete Dovgan was there to bring you these images.  

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