Day: 1 May 2025

Jo Davie

Track by Track: Jo Davie takes us through her new EP, an indie-folk gem – Nothing Comes Free

Hailing from Meanjin/Brisbane, Jo Davie delivers indie folk/pop masterpieces. She has been teasing out singles from her upcoming EP, Nothing Comes Free, including “Colder”, Throw me a Rope” and “Sandcastles”, each song showcasing her consumate songwriting and warm intimate vocals. When we saay ‘upcoming’, indeed the time is upon us. It will be released tomorrow,…

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Film Review: Another Simple Favour is a twisted, delicious black comedy that savours its melodramatic flair

Whilst it shouldn’t have taken as long as 7 years for us to be gifted a sequel to 2018’s comedic thriller A Simple Favour – a quirky piece that played out like Gone Girl rinsed through the cycle of a soap opera – director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) and writers Jessica Sharzer (who also penned…

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The darkwave icon returns: Chelsea Wolfe is playing in Australia this month

The first time I caught Chelsea Wolfe live was in 2012 at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. I was blown away by her voice that cuts through shadows and soundscapes, making her live performances an unforgettable experience. And now, this month, the darkwave icon returns. She’ll be bringing her haunting sound to Australian stages to…

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Aussie Indie Artists: Fabian Artunduaga’s sensual surrealism.

Aussie Indie Artists: Fabian Artunduaga’s Sense of Humour & Sensual Surrealism

Aussie Indie Artists is a Q&A series with smaller Aussie creators that shares exciting new works, finds new angles towards the art, and peeks behind the scenes. Fabian Artunduaga’s collages are seamless worlds for you to inhabit, if just for a single dramatic moment. Working under the name HouseCatStudio, the Sydney-based artist layers photography, collage,…

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Night Visions at Botanic Gardens

Lights, lasers and… dinosaurs!? Illuminate Adelaide unveils impressive July 2025 program

Once upon a time, Adelaide had the reputation of shutting shop for the winter. However, for the last five years, Illuminate Adelaide has been drawing people out into Adelaide’s chilly mid-winter streets. With a combination of lights, lasers, fires, interactive displays, music, food and dance, the event (or series of events) is a winner in…

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Machine on a Break

Exclusive Single Premiere: Machine on a Break “How I Say Goodnight” (2025)

Canberra might get a bad rap for the squabble of badly behaved politicians that hang around its shores, but on the flipside it also has the cathartic and totally kick-arse pop-metal artist, Machine on a Break as a resident. We’re beyond excited to be premiering their new single, “How I Say Goodnight”, ahead of its release on…

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Forget the Theme: A Flexible, Relaxed Approach to Party Styling

Planning a party doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated. With the right party supplies, you can instantly transform any space and create an inviting atmosphere, even without a strict theme. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, the right combination of colour, placement, and scale can set the tone for the…

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