Day: 5 February 2025

Dear Seattle announce TOY Australian tour

After reaching the #1 spot on the ARIA charts for their new album, TOY, Sydney-based indie-rockers Dear Seattle have announced a national tour. This tour is set to kick off on the 8th of May in Perth. You can catch all the tour dates and venues at the bottom of this article. The Dear Seattle…

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Film Review: Queer; Luca Guadagnino’s sweaty fever dream is sure to divide audiences

Described as his most personal work yet, Luca Guadagnino‘s Queer is an adaptation of William S. Burrough‘s 1985 novel of the same name; though published in the 80s, it was written between 1951 and 1953.  Guadagnino has made a career out of telling vastly opposing stories with each of his productions – Call Me By…

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Bali Bliss: Puri Tempo Doeloe is Sanur’s most unique retreat

Stepping into Puri Tempo Doeloe felt like entering a different world – a quiet, beautiful retreat tucked away in the heart of Sanur, Bali. This isn’t just any hotel. It’s a place that feels more like a hidden treasure. A space that makes you slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy being in the…

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The Juliana Theory and The Spill Canvas to join forces for three date Aussie tour

Influential emo artists The Juliana Theory‘s Emotion Is Dead turns 25 this year, and, as part of the celebrations, they’ll be heading our way in July. And they won’t be coming alone! The Spill Canvas will be joining them to celebrate a milestone of their own – 20 years since the release of second album…

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Film Review: The Order is a terrifying, topical thriller that echoes the divisive nature of today’s society

When it comes to depicting real-life violence on screen, Australian director Justin Kurzel has an enviable history of such.  His 2011 debut, Snowtown, was a harrowing re-enactment of the South Australian body-in-a-barrel murders that plagued the 90s for close to a decade.  In 2021 he represented the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre through the psychologically taxing…

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The stage is set with RinRin’s sophmore EP Angels

Perth-based alternative rocker RinRin has just dropped new EP Angels, a six track strong celebration of her signature fusion style of hyper-pop punk and metal. The musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Qarin Hipe, RinRin pulls influences from the likes of BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bring Me The Horizon. Angels is a prequel of sorts, gathering recent releases…

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Kaya Byrne

Exclusive Video Premiere: Kaya Byrne “Stasis” (2025)

Last week, Melbourne-based Turkish/Australian artist Kaya Byrne released the soulful and soothing indie gem “Stasis.” It’s only the second single from the talented artist, following last year’s “Lily Brown,” and we are thrilled today to premiere the video ahead of its general release later in the week. The genesis of the track lay with the frustration of…

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Central Cee

Central Cee announces Australia dates on his 2025 CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS World Tour

It’s only been a week since its release, but Central Cee is already taking CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS on the road. True to its name, the record was a long time coming—and the UK rapper is celebrating with a humble 39-date world tour, hitting Europe, North America, and making it down to Australia in June/July. Big…

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Buried Deep

Book Review: Naomi Novik shares fantastical wonders in Buried Deep and Other Stories

Before she became (and while she was becoming) known for The Scholomance trilogy and the Temeraire series, Naomi Novik wrote an impressive number of short stories published across anthologies and magazines – and now, readers can enjoy these stories anew or for the first time. Spanning some familiar worlds and other completely new ones, Buried…

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Our top 10 move tie-in games

I’ve been a big fan of movie tie-in games ever since I can remember, with fond memories of Goldeneye 007 and The Warriors being some of my highlights. While it’s no secret most of them have been average, we thought we would track down and discuss some of the better games that have rivalled the…

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