Day: 10 November 2025

Album Review: Deadbeat may be Tame Impala’s most vulnerable album yet

It’s been five years between albums for Tame Impala. In the intervening years between 2020’s The Slow Rush and Deadbeat the multi-instrumentalist behind the project, Kevin Parker, has also become a husband and a father, making the choice of name for the album an interesting one indeed. Following on from the huge success of earlier…

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Biffy Clyro announce their long-awaited Australian tour for 2026

When I spoke with Ben and James Johnston in September, they were adamant that Australia was definitely “on the list” for tour dates.  True to their word, today Biffy Clyro have announced their return to Australia in April next year. The Futique Tour lands in Melbourne on Tuesday, 7 April, then Sydney on Wednesday, 8…

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The Maybourne Beverly Hills blends outright luxury with warmth and soul

Nowadays, the word “luxury” is vague and overused in the travel industry. Every influencer and their Pomeranian specialises in “luxury.” Every travel writer and blogger specialises in “luxury”. Everyone wants a piece of that upper-crust lifestyle (very understandable), but few understand that genuine luxury goes far, far beyond aesthetics, location and exclusivity. You cannot claim…

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AUTG production of The Whale is a satisfying exposition of the nuances of life

The 2022 film version of The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser, earned two Oscars and a BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Samuel D. Hunter‘s play, written in 2012, centres on a morbidly obese online English tutor trying to reconcile with his perpetually angry daughter. The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild,…

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The Boulies EP460 Ergonomic Chair serves as a decent, budget-friendly option

As I’ve gotten older, I have found that I am actively looking for products that are designed for efficiency and comfort. I’ve changed my mouse, keyboard, and brought in additional accessories to make my working environment feel more comfortable. So when I was allowed to try out the Boulies EP460, I simply jumped at the…

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Persona 3 Reload is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch 2

Persona 3 is consistently ranked among the best JRPGs ever made. Reviewing the game on the PS5 last year, the unsettling themes and incredible gameplay still ring through my head whenever I talk about it. Now this beautifully made remaster is being released on the Nintendo Switch 2, so you can take it on the…

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