After a four-year absence from these beautiful shores, hometown heroes Gang of Youths have announced their return. And what a return! The now London-based Sydneysiders are taking over the world-famous Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall for two nights this August. Far from resting on their laurels during this time, the band have been busy selling…
Festival of Dangerous Ideas in Sydney is designed to challenge and subvert the way we think. Across 10 days and multiple venues, FODI is packed with talks, films and behind-the-scenes excursions that are driven by ideas and a sense of open dialogue. The Festival is meticulously curated, uninterested in outrage for its own sake, and…
Before Seattle gave us Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, there was Mudhoney. Their sound was new – embracing punk rock and heavy metal and infusing it with emotive, relatable lyrics. Their impact was undeniable, as they kicked started a genre and cultural movement that artistically influenced and emotionally supported a generation, including some of the…
PlayStation has announced via a PlayStation.Blog post that they’re ceasing disc production for all games releasing in 2028 and beyond. This is not only a huge blow for collectors of physical media, but a huge stepping stone into the next chapter of media in general, and possibly a sneak peek at Sony’s next console outing. Sony…
If you’re a UFC fan, or happened to read our review of EA Sports UFC 5, then you might already know that the last instalment is the gold standard when it comes to UFC games. While I’m more of a boxing fan, UFC 5 was actually one of the few games I was still playing…
Canberra-based Country/Pop artist Leila returns with her new single “Heart and Soul”, which we are thrilled to be premiering today ahead of its official release tomorrow. Earlier last year, we had the pleasure of premiering Leila’s single “Do Without”, a beautifully earnest track that captured uncertainty, growth and the emotional noise of late teens and…
You can’t help but see how fitting the notion of a proud homemade production is when it comes to Hamilton House. A film about struggling artists desperately trying to create something extraordinary from almost nothing mirrors the circumstances of its own creation, writer-director Jordan Rowe never shies away from that parallel. Rather than disguising its…
We got the chance to review Doom: The Dark Ages earlier last year upon its release, and for the most part, had a bunch of fun with it. It’s violent, fast-paced and utterly addictive, so when we saw the reveal of the new chapter, titled Revelations, it was safe to count us in. We got…
