It’s hard to believe that Grand Theft Auto 6 is not only real, but is releasing later this year. While we’ve known for a couple of weeks now, it’s certainly worth getting excited for Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look, which is set to hit Netflix, YouTube and Rockstar’s own website later this week. No…
New Zealand heavy outfit Haast Hunter are preparing to unleash their highly anticipated debut album, Plastique, on Thursday, 27th August, and today we’re thrilled to give you an exclusive early listen to the record, alongside a track-by-track guide from vocalists Sinaea Elizabeth and Jimi Harper. The debut marks a significant new chapter for the ferocious…
I play the current Call of Duty every year mainly for its multiplayer offerings, but it’s no secret that the franchise has had its ups and downs in recent years. I mean, the less we say about 2023’s Modern Warfare III, the better. But since then, the Modern Warfare franchise has been left at bay,…
For Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, the “pain cave” has long represented the place an elite athlete willingly enters when the body is screaming to stop, but the mind insists it can keep going. In Threshold, that celebrated capacity to endure takes on a far more complicated meaning. Unfolding across a single high-stakes cross-country ski…
Seminal 90’s band The Wallflowers are touring Australia, playing their breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse in full. The 1996 album reached #9 on the ARIA charts and was certified gold. You may remember the hit single “One Headlight” or other singles “6th Avenue Heartache”, “The Difference” or “Three Marlenas”. The lead singer and songwriter, Jakob Dylan,…
We currently live in a world that has lost its sense of nuance. Discussions, particularly those conducted online, quickly devolve into chaos where being right, while proving others wrong, is the entire goal. The world has suddenly become very black and white, with people uncomfortable to exist in the grey. Curious minds have become few…
With torrential rain leading up to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash, it’s a credit to the organisers that the event took place relatively successfully. Some 10,000 campers made it through the gates, with around a third of the camping area too boggy to be used. Those that missed out will receive full refunds. On top…
Earlier this month, while at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I had the chance to see Sydney writer and comedian Hannah Reilly’s brand-new one-woman show, Roleplay. The 70-minute production has already completely sold out its Edinburgh Fringe run, across 22 shows. In part, this came out of early buzz from must-see show lists on publications like The…
History may be written in retrospect, but Annemarie Jacir has little interest in treating it as something safely contained in the past. With Palestine 36, the acclaimed Palestinian writer-director behind Wajib and When I Saw You turns her attention to the Arab Revolt of the 1930s, crafting an intimate yet expansive portrait of ordinary people…
After more than a decade away from feature filmmaking, Gregg Araki returns with I Want Your Sex, and the wonderfully provocative filmmaker has lost none of his appetite for pushing buttons. Brash, colourful, sexually charged and gleefully inappropriate, this is Araki operating in a considerably more playful register than something like Mysterious Skin, but still…
I’ve had my fair share of FromSoftware games over the years, and while I absolutely love Elden Ring and think it may be the best FromSoftware title, my favourite is still Bloodborne. I simply love the world, tone, slightly more linear nature, and faster combat mechanics, and return to it almost every year. Directed by…
I reviewed the EPOS Impact 500 late last year and found that, while not for everyday use, it is one of the most robust and highly recommended options for the workplace. It’s not to say that you wouldn’t be able to take them out and about, but EPOS had clearly honed in on what made…
Festival season demands more from your styling routine than any other time of year. Between the dust, sweat, crowds, and marathon days that stretch from afternoon sets to sunrise afterparties, staying fresh becomes both an art and a science. Whether you’re heading to a three-day camping festival or a city-based music marathon, the right grooming…
More than a quarter of a century after Memento announced Christopher Nolan as one of cinema’s most audacious storytellers, the fractured psychological thriller is being pulled apart and put back together once again – only this time, rhythm is rewriting the equation. For the latest presentation from Hear My Eyes, Michael “CAVS” Cavanagh, drummer for…
We fell in love with KALEO when they made their Australian debut at Bluesfest back in 2016. It was hard not to. Frontman JJ Julius Son‘s enormous, booming voice seemed purpose-built for a festival stage, while the Icelandic band’s muscular blend of blues, rock, and folk made them one of the festival’s discoveries. They’ve remained firmly…
For Connor Finch, the key to understanding Jack in Bookish has always been deceptively simple: he’s a working-class kid who learned to survive because nobody gave him much of an alternative. Created by and starring Mark Gatiss, the richly atmospheric detective drama returns to post-war London, where eccentric bookseller Gabriel Book once again puts his…
We’ve reviewed a few Anker Soundcore products over the years and have been generally pleased with the results. I ended up using the Soundcore Space Q45 Headphones long after my initial review back in 2022, as they were some of my favourite headphones at that point in time. While I much prefer over-ear headphones for…
Mafia: The Old Country holds a special place in my heart, mainly for its decision to return to its roots, with a setting based in Sicily. With Sicilian heritage myself, and having been to Sicily only a month after the release of the game last year, it still stands as one of my favourite games…
Thanks to Maslow Entertainment, we have 5 double in-season digital passes (Admit 2) to see an intimate and cinematic portrait of one of Australia’s most enduring and enigmatic artists in Tina Arena: Unravel Me, in nationwide cinemas from August 27th, 2026. Marking 50 years in the spotlight, TINA ARENA: UNRAVEL ME is an intimate and…
It’s hard to believe that the quintessential local emo record by one of Australia’s most beloved punk bands turns 10 this year. To celebrate this milestone, Trophy Eyes will be performing Chemical Miracle in its entirety around the country this October and November. The Newcastle quartet have also announced they will release a 10-year anniversary…
Melbourne metalcore favourites Windwaker have become a leading force in Australia’s heavy scene and the year is shaping up to be a big one for them. The band recently announced that their third album smile, you’re on camera will be out 23 October via Fearless Records and Civilians. To celebrate the release, Windwaker are embarking…
One of the reasons why the Mundi Mundi Bash is so popular is due in part to the sense of community and camaraderie on show. This year, the Bush Choir and the Mundi Undi Run raised some $150,ooo for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). This year, some 1,600 festival-goers joined the fun and raced…
Australia may not be world-renowned for its snow, but when it comes to skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and even just building a snowman, the name Perisher still manages to stand out. The Perisher Ski Resort isn’t just the biggest snowfield in Australia, at 1,245 hectares (3,076 acres) of carveable terrain, it’s the biggest in the southern…
By the second day of the Mundi Mundi Festival, the rain had stopped, the sun had come out and the ground started to dry out underfoot. Thousands of festival goers joined in for an iconic rendering of Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” in what could be one of the world’s largest choir. Decked out in…
In the week before the Mundi Mundi Bash, torrential rain meant that the organisers had to made some fast and difficult decisions. To ease congestion, early bird tickets holders could arrive earlier and set up camp. However, due to the muddy conditions, many were turned away. Still, over 10,000 people still set up camp ready…
Miss Kaninna’s BLACKPRINT mixtape is immediately unapologetic. From the opening seconds of “Chat My Shit”, she declares “I’m Indigenous so you know you gon’ be feelin’ this.” It’s clear straight away that this isn’t a mixtape interested in quietly introducing itself, but rather it kicks the door in. Across six tracks, BLACKPRINT feels like a…
UK artist Jorja Smith is back on the scene with her new album What Are The Odds. It marks her third studio album and her first as a fully independent artist. She’s a distinct voice in the UK scene, with her signature warm and smoky vocals. This album takes what Smith has done so well…
After Xenoblade Chronicles X took the Wii U in a more systemic, player-driven direction, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 marked a return to narrative focus. Now, with its Switch 2 upgrade, it’s worth revisiting whether this ambitious RPG still holds up. After the release of Xenoblade Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition last month, it seems we…
It has been a colossal week for new releases, and this week we’ve had a hard time whittling our choices down to ten new tracks to add to our Discovery Playlist, available on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week goes to Gang of Youths, who make a magnificent return with “Things Take…
NBA 2K27 is right around the corner, and we’re getting plenty of inside looks at some fresh gameplay features from this year’s iteration. From general gameplay enhancements to a new city and MyCAREER updates, there’s plenty to look forward to when the game launches on the 4th of September, 2026. Gameplay This year, players will…
