The Pretty Littles returned to Adelaide on Friday night, headlining The Lion Arts Factory to celebrate their latest album, Mulga Wire. Opening the concert and warming up the crowd was local Adelaide band Jon Ann. Self-described as “loud and angry”, the pub punk band rocked out. Ripping away at heavy head-banging groove riffs, the band’s…
When Apple TV+’s Sugar premiered last year, much of the conversation centred on its audacious mid-season twist. The neo-noir detective drama, starring Colin Farrell as private investigator John Sugar, revealed that its seemingly hard-boiled detective was, in fact, an alien observer living among humanity. But according to Farrell, that revelation was never the true heart…
A remote massacre. A decades-spanning mystery. A signal from somewhere beyond understanding. On the surface, The Killings at Parrish Station has all the hallmarks of a gripping cosmic horror thriller. But beneath the murders, the occult intrigue and the lingering questions of what happened at the isolated Parrish Research Station lies something far more human….
Howard McKenzie-Murray‘s debut novel – shortlisted for the 2024 Hungerford Award novel – has something of a dreamlike quality to it. The kind of dream where you are trying to get somewhere important, but increasingly bizarre obstacles keep getting thrown in your path. This is what happens to Maud Tarkington, the twenty-one year old protagonist…
For a film centred on whisky, Glenrothan is ultimately far more interested in what people inherit than what they produce. Set against the striking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, Brian Cox‘s directorial debut follows two estranged brothers forced to confront decades of resentment, family history and the pull of a homeland neither can truly escape….
Sizzling. Sensual. Effortlessly confident. Stefanie Passione‘s new single “If you want it” arrives with all three turned up to the max, a dancefloor-ready charmer that knows exactly the power it holds. We are thrilled today to be premiering its official music video, ahead of its general release this Wednesday, 24th June. Directed and produced by…
For all its dragons, battles and political intrigue, House of the Dragon has always been fascinated by something far more human: the gap between achievement and fulfilment. No character embodies that tension more than Corlys Velaryon. By the time audiences meet him, he has already accomplished what most people in Westeros could only dream of….
The first trailer for Klara and the Sun has arrived, offering audiences a moving first look at Academy Award winner Taika Waititi‘s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro‘s acclaimed novel. Led by Jenna Ortega, the film centres on Klara, an Artificial Friend designed to provide companionship, who longs for nothing more than to find a place where…
The nominees for the 66th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards have been unveiled, celebrating another year of Australian television across drama, comedy, entertainment, news, sport and reality programming, with Prime Video emerging as the most-nominated streaming service of 2026. Prime Video’s Australian Originals slate secured an impressive 11 nominations across three productions – The Narrow…
The world of Elle Woods took over New York City this week as Amazon MGM Studios transformed Manhattan’s Hall des Lumières into a pink-filled celebration of both the upcoming Prime Video series Elle and the 25th anniversary of Legally Blonde. Dubbed “Elle World,” the one-day immersive experience sold out almost immediately, drawing thousands of fans…
One of the most striking things about Supergirl is how fully realised its universe feels. The latest entry in DC Studios’ growing cinematic universe doesn’t simply introduce audiences to new characters and planets; it presents entire cultures that feel as though they’ve existed long before the camera arrived. Watching the film, there’s a sense that…
It is a surprise that I Remember Everything is WA writer and researcher Fiona Wilkes’ debut novel – it is, after all, a tale told with so much skill, passion, and delicacy. Shortlisted for the 2024 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award, it is a bittersweet story of love and loss, religion and forgiveness. It is…
Last Dinosaurs kicked off the Australian leg of their Wellnxss 10 Year Anniversary Tour this weekend in Victoria, stopping by Torquay and Melbourne. Reimagining the nostalgic sounds of their 2015 sophomore album Wellness, Wellnxss breathes new life into the beloved record with a fresh, more refined feel. The band has been touring the critically acclaimed…
Canberra is at its best on a clear winter morning, when the cold sharpens the light and the crowds are thin. I had come to the National Gallery of Australia for the opening of its major winter exhibition, Arthur Boyd: Tapestries, a show Nick Mitzevich, Director of the National Gallery of Australia, described as the…
Muse’s new album, their 10th studio release, The Wow! Signal, lands this week, and we’ve been fortunate to receive an early listen. An unusual, narrow radio signal captured by the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University on 15 August, 1977, inspired the album’s title. The 72-second signal (the longest window of recording available…
“The smartest thing and the dumbest thing you will ever see” is festival director Reuben Kaye’s typically pithy summation of Po Po Mo Co, and as usual, he’s spot on. Short for Post-Postmodern Comedy, the troupe features four female performers and begins with a content warning; “there will be a lot of nudity, starting… now”….
“I didn’t come here to f*ck spiders,” Dylan Adler announces as the lights come up to show the purple kimono-clad performer seated at a grand piano. “I came to fuck you.” And over the hourlong performance of Haus of Dy-lan, he certainly f*cks with the audience, allowing them to guess just how much truth there…
Apple TV+ has unveiled the premiere date for its upcoming comedy series Brothers, a star-driven comedy led by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson. The eight-episode series will launch on 23rd September, with its first two episodes dropping on premiere day before continuing weekly through to 4th November. Created by…
This week we’ve added 10 new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two exclusive premieres. Our Track of the Week is “Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)”, the irresistible first single from long-time AU favourite Julia Jacklin, and the opening salvo from her forthcoming fourth album,…
While we have to wait a little longer, we now have evidence as close to concrete as possible: Grand Theft Auto 6 will indeed release later this year, on the 19th of November. Rockstar Games released a new trailer highlighting the game’s official cover art and an official pre-order date of the 25th of June. The GTA 6…
Meet Bev, or Chiko, who, in his own words, is “not the best truckie, just the best looking.” He’s every stereotype of Australian masculinity you could conjure up, from his impressive mullet to his truck-themed stubbies (translation: shorts). Written and performed by Jonny Hawkins, Truck Driver at the Sydney Opera House, is an insight into…
Yep, you read that right. Treyarch have announced, in conjunction with Iron Galaxy Studios, that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are coming to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in July. While we don’t have an exact date in July, we do know that both experiences will include…
Sunshine Coast prog-dub collective DUB ZOO return this week with their vibrant new EP Pocketful, officially out this Friday, 19 June — and we’re thrilled to be premiering it today, alongside an exclusive track-by-track guide from the band. Earlier this year, we premiered the EP’s title track “Pocketful”, a buoyant, hip-hop/reggae-fused cut featuring 1Love from…
One of the surprise announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest is the next instalment in the Hot Wheels series titled Infinite Rush. As a massive fan of the series so far, with the last two games offering a very solitary experience, Infinite Rush completely throws this formula out the window and sets the formula…
Sydney’s love affair with pasta is getting a bold new flavour injection, with iconic Asian sauce brand Lee Kum Kee teaming up with local pasta favourite Spago for a limited-edition menu curated by MasterChef Australia favourite Mimi Wong. Available until 28th June across Spago locations throughout Sydney, the collaboration brings together handcrafted pasta and some…
The first generation of children raised alongside tablets are now old enough to have their own nostalgia. That reality makes Toy Story 5 feel less like an unnecessary sequel and more like a franchise finally catching up to the world around it. For years, Pixar’s beloved toys have wrestled with obsolescence. They survived the arrival…
Free coffee is on offer at The Coffee Club this week (until the 21st June), with the Australian café chain inviting customers to bring in a takeaway cup from a competitor and swap it for a complimentary barista-made coffee. The promotion celebrates the launch of The Coffee Club’s new Coffee Guarantee, a nationwide commitment that…
Yours & Owls has unwrapped its 2026 lineup, and it’s the properly eclectic haul that keeps this one near the top of our list every year. Gong Christmas, as the festival likes to call it, lands on October 3 and 4 — and this time it hits even bigger. This festival is never afraid to…
Pro controllers feel like a dime a dozen these days, with each platform now having its own first-party option, like the DualSense Edge for the PlayStation 5 or the Elite Controller for the Xbox Series X/S. In many ways, these controllers do give players the edge, thanks to customisable triggers, swappable controls and even additional…
The search for validation has a way of sneaking up on even the most self-assured among us — that quiet, gnawing need to be told we’re actually wanted. On his new single “Tell Me You Love Me”, Meanjin/Brisbane artist Harley takes that feeling and spins it into something you’ll be powerless to resist: a punchy,…
