UK five-piece Ezra Collective lit up the Forum on Thursday night with a set bursting with rhythm, joy, and pure talent. Blending Afrobeat, hip-hop, and jazz, the band had the crowd moving from the jump, with drummer Femi Koleoso setting the pace alongside Joe Armon-Jones (keys), TJ Koleoso (bass), Ife Ogunjobi (trumpet), and James Mollison…
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Director Wes Anderson has his devotees and his detractors in equal measure, but it can’t be denied that his films manage to assemble some of the most impressive ensembles put to screen. And his latest, The Phoenician Scheme (you can read our review here), is no exception. Centering around Zsa-zsa Korda, “one of the richest…
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Over two decades ago, the world was introduced to Yellowcard as they exploded onto the scene with Ocean Avenue, a record that quickly became an anthem for a generation of emo kids with hearts on their sleeves and headphones glued to their ears. Since then, they’ve released eight studio albums, gone through a breakup and…
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As we hit the tail-end of May, this week we have added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, including two tracks we had premieres for earlier in the week. Our track of the week goes to MORN, who hail from South Wales (not NSW!) with their debut track, “Modern…
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Open earphones are certainly an evolving and growing space, and in 2025, they’ve arguably never been more popular. For someone into fitness looking to be aware of their surroundings when out and about, or simply needing to keep an ear out for something or someone around the house, they’re a must-have. Anker has had a…
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The type of intriguing, wealthy-white-centered murder mystery that feels as if Nicole Kidman is going to swan in at any given moment, The Better Sister manages to escape its familiar set-up thanks to strong performances and a genuine sense of unpredictability surrounding the “who” and “why” of it all. That familiar set-up involves the murder…
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Australian artist IVANA returns with her first global single release for 2025 with the dance-infused “Burning”, which is out now purchase and streaming on all major platforms. The single is IVANA’s first major release since recently signing with German based dance label Place Called Home. Since arriving onto the Australian music scene with unparalleled force…
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Gramy-nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour, set to kick off in Auckland, New Zealand, February 2026, before continuing across Australia. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in…
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There’s an emo revival happening at the moment, and that’s good news for Melbourne’s SIDELINES, who is about to drop the second single under this solo moniker, the brooding and emotionally charged “Sleep Alone”. The track follows on from his debut release, 2024’s “End of an Era”. We’re stoked to be premiering it ahead of…
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Thanks to book clubs, my friends and I have started over the last few years, and I’ve been able to get back into reading, albeit very slowly. And rediscovering my love for reading and the amazing stories that you can fully immerse yourself in has helped me feel more fulfilled and creative. But what I…
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A few months back, I was lucky enough to spend a couple of nights on the North Shore of the Hawaiian Island of O’ahu. It’s a place that feels worlds apart from the busy paradise that is Waikiki – and it’s not a quick commute, either. The North Shore of the island is at least…
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With over a dozen films made across three decades, Wes Anderson has very much honed what it is to be considered an auteur; he’s possibly even bent the term to his own liking with his distinct style. And it’s that particular style that is once again on display in The Phoenician Scheme, a bizarre, nonsense-embracing…
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Dublin’s indie rock band Inhaler released their third album Open Wide back in February of this year and are about to return to Australia after a sold-out tour last year on a five-date tour beginning next week. Inhaler are bringing some special guests along on this tour, both DICE and BIIG TIME will be supporting at…
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It’s a big week for Eora/Sydney punks FANGZ. Announce signing to Impressed Recordings – check Announce release of debut album Shui – check Drop details of upcoming album tour – check Release new single “Anne-Marie” – scheduled for May 30th We’ll start start with the Impressed Recordings announcement, revealed yesterday in an exclusive with The…
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Incredibly, it’s been 40 years since GWAR first exploded out of Antarctica to wreck stages and lives across their adopted home planet of Earth. In the intervening decades, the self-styled Scumdogs of the Universe have firmly established themselves as the best (and if we’re honest, only) outrageous, blood-spurting, gore-metal, stage rock collective on the planet….
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1863 Melbourne comes to life in Madeleine Cleary‘s much buzzed about debut novel, The Butterfly Women, released earlier in the month through Affirm Press. A publishing imprint making a name for itself in historical fiction, Cleary joins renowned historical fiction writer Pip Williams (The Dictionary of Lost Words), as well as a growing list including the…
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Justin Stewart Cotta is an artist we’ve championed over the years at the AU. A poet, actor, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist, he is a man of many talents. Last month, he released his latest single, the take-no-prisoners “Was You”. We’re thrilled to be premiering the video today, a cinematic marvel that was filmed on…
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Not that there was going to be any serious doubt about their ability to avoid a sophomore slump with their second go-around as filmmakers, but brothers Danny and Michael Philippou have easily cemented themselves as modern day horror auteurs with the highly disturbing Bring Her Back, a bleak, discomforting genre feature that makes their debut,…
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After taking the world by storm with their horror debut feature Talk To Me in 2023, all eyes were very much on Australian brothers Danny and Michael Philippou to see how they would follow up such a mammoth success. Proving that they were no flash in the pan, the twins launched back into the genre…
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On a brisk Brisbane evening a line formed down the block for the opening night of Open Season 2025, one of the city’s most exciting winter festivals. Despite the time reading 7:30pm on a Sunday, punters huddled in the Princess Theatre’s courtyards and bars with a buzz in the air. The occasion? The first Brisbane…
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Following her critically acclaimed performances and a growing global fanbase, Eivør is set to return to Australia next March for a spellbinding tour that promises to be an unforgettable journey through sound, emotion, and atmosphere. Celebrated for her ethereal vocals, genre-defying compositions, and magnetic stage presence, Eivør’s live performances are a fusion of Nordic folk, cinematic…
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Agathion College isn’t the kind of school to offer scholarships. Isolated on a remote Scottish moor it houses the problem children of the rich, powerful, and famous, teaching them philosophy, and the value of the mind over the body. And yet, Page Whittaker is here. Invited by the Archon to join Agathion, all she wants…
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While Homer’s epic of Odysseus leaving his Ithaca home for ten years to fight for Helen’s honour in the Trojan war is well celebrated, what is not so well documented is the story of his devoted wife Penelope who was left behind. Booker Prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood penned the 2005 novella The Penelopiad, which was…
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After a five-year hiatus, singer / songwriter Holly Cookie Baker is heading off for an extensive Where Do You Go In the Winter tour, taking in several New Zealand and Australian east coast stops. Raised on a sea-side farm in rural South Australia, she honed her country pop writing skills listening to the waves and the…
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The St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF) has proudly announced its 2025 program, marking the 41st year of Australia’s longest-running short-film festival with its most expansive program to date, running between June 5th – 15th, 2025. Proudly presented by City of Port Phillip, this year’s festival will screen over 150 films across 34 curated sessions, taking place…
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We love adorable cats. We love compelling video games. And we especially love when the two collide in a mature, story-rich experience that tugs at the heartstrings and reminds us just how deeply our feline friends love us (with spellbinding emotional results). Developed with support from Screen Australia, Copycat is the debut title of developer…
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Solid State Drives (SSDs) are fast becoming the new storage standard for PCs, gaming consoles, and external hard drives. For one, there are no moving parts within the unit, meaning they’re more reliable than your standard Hard Disk Drive (HDD). They’re also much faster when transferring and loading files, so apart from the more expensive…
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It was a sweet, bitter sweet evening at the Enmore Theatre on Saturday night, as Holy Holy said goodbye to Sydney prior them heading into a long-term hiatus. After more than a decade as a band, and with six albums released, Holy Holy has called it a day and turned in one of the best…
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Chelsea Wolfe’s return to Sydney at the Metro Theatre was a mesmerizing display of her signature darkwave artistry. Performing to a packed out theatre, Wolfe captivated the audience with a set that spanned her illustrious career, showcasing the haunting beauty and intensity that connects her with the fans. The tour continues with gigs in Brisbane,…
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Lush, evocative, poignant. Writers have been trying to distill Sigur Ros’ otherworldly music into neat adjectives for years, but there’s always been something missing. There’s an indescribable quality to Jonsi’s wails, so pregnant with emotion, sorrow and joy, lifted by world-class musicians who flitter between sublime, modest dips and chaotic, violent peaks. It’s beautiful music….
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