Day: 7 July 2026

Opinion: When sales don’t mean what they used to: The Taylor Swift variant problem

There was a time when an album’s success meant something simple: people bought it. One version. One release. One shot. Artists lived or died by whether the music itself convinced listeners to open their wallets. That’s why comparisons between today’s record-breaking sales and those of pre-digital eras are increasingly meaningless – especially in the case…

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Win a copy of Shudder’s adaptation of the best-selling video game The Mortuary Assistant on Blu-ray

Thanks to Shudder and NIXCo, we have 5 Blu-ray copies of The Mortuary Assistant, the new horror film from the producers of Terrifier, based on the best-selling video game, to giveaway for our devoted (and physical media-friendly) readers. Newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens is hired to embalm the dead at River Fields Mortuary, working under…

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The D-Link DPP-201 20000mAh Power Bank is a fantastic all-around option

With an ever-expanding range of portable devices we take on the go, both for everyday use and even holidays, the concept of a power bank has never felt more important. With phones, tablets, laptops, handheld gaming consoles and portable speakers in tow, finding the right power bank can be tough for several reasons. Be it…

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Album Review: Selve –Breaking Outta Heaven (2026 EP)

After the release of their 2025 album Breaking Into Heaven, Gold Coast six-piece Selve are back with Breaking Outta Heaven, a companion EP made up of five tracks. Recorded during the same Abbey Road sessions that gave us Breaking Into Heaven, this definitely feels like an extension of the album, to the point where these…

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Pay no Attention

The Flying Fruit Fly Circus brings Pay No Attention to the Sydney Opera House these winter school holidays

Although scheduled as part of the winter school holiday show programme for the Sydney Opera House, Pay No Attention is thoroughly entertaining for all age groups. Advertised as suitable for 4-year-olds and up, this 60-minute show demonstrates the incredible skill and talent of a group of 13 young acrobats, with ages ranging from 11 to…

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