Day: 15 July 2025

Cheryl black back dress at piano

Interview: Composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian artist GEM discuss their ambient album According to the Moon

Grammy nominated composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian producer-artist GEM have collaborated on an ambient new-age album that takes inspiration from cosmic events such as solar eclipses and super-moons.  They discuss working with 3x Grammy winner Producer Lonnie Park, the Dallas String Quartet, pop singer Robin Tucker and GRAMMY-winning vocalist and sound healer Johnaye Kendrick….

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Dancing With Bees has a bright yellow cartoon cover with the silhouettes of a man's and woman's legs facing each other. There are also lots of coulourful native Australian flowers. The author is Anna Maynard.

Book Review: Dancing with Bees shows readers what happens when you look on the sunny side of life

Anna Maynard‘s debut novel, Dancing with Bees, might just be the perfect read to get you through the colder months of the year. Promising to delight fans of Emily Henry and Marian Keyes, this brightly coloured novel is more than a rom com – it’s a delight. Sunny Moritz is thirty-three and a little bit aimless….

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The Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones are a high quality alternative to the ones in the market with a lower price tag

If I’m being honest, I’m the type of person who uses technology until they are falling apart; to the point that the foam of my headphones is ripping through the seams and the Bluetooth connectivity drops in and out. So it’s safe to say that my current headphones have gotten the best use out of…

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The Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth Speaker maintains a deep and rich sound, despite its size

Finding a good portable speaker can be overwhelming with the number of options on the market. It can be so easy to fall back into buying the same brand that you’ve used once before, just out of pure convenience. But sometimes it’s worth stepping out of the comfort of what you know, with the Sprout…

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Interview: Craig McLachlan on his intimate live show Six String Stories, career reflections, and being saved by music

Get ready for a night to remember as Australian industry legend Craig McLachlan brings his unique & exciting Live & Intimate stage show to theatre’s and venues across Australia: Six String Stories. Having entertained audiences the world over for almost 40 years, McLachlan is one of Australia’s most beloved, versatile, and resilient performers.  From the…

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Review: Illuminate Adelaide’s Unsound is a treasure trove of experimental music

Lovers of alternative music look forward to Illuminate Adelaide‘s Unsound weekend as it always brings a wide selection of local and international musical artists. Held over two nights, it started at Lion Arts Centre on Friday and finished at Hindley Street Music Hall before the closing acts performed in the suitably grimy basement of Ancient…

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