Aiming to exist on the same surface as Death Wish, with a little Robert Rodriguez-like gore on hand to really enhance its nasty spirit, The Retaliators is a bloody revenge flick that doesn’t quite land on even footing, but proves for fine genre escapism for those that have the stomach and appreciation. After a violent,…
Do your plans for summer ’23 involve pizza and a lot of it. Well, I’m afraid your conventional oven just ain’t going to cut it. To really dial in some satisfaction for your planned pizza parties, you’ll need to be flipping your fillings straight into a dedicated pizza oven. Why? Well, a pizza oven is…
Naarm/Melbourne alt-metal five-piece Future Static have today shared their highly-anticipated debut album Liminality via Wild Thing Records. The 12-track project two years in the making is a blend of deft guitarwork over intricate rhythms as vocalist Amariah Cook brings a passionate and powerful performance. Produced, mixed and mastered by Christopher Vernon (Windwaker, The Beautiful Monument),…
Melbourne alt-rock trio Colourburn have today released their debut EP Compromise in Colour, a bold entry to the scene with clear talent and intent. The five-track project was produced by Christopher Vernon (Bloom, Belle Haven, Tapestry) and draws influence from the likes of Movements, Citizen and Eat Your Heart Out. Comprised of Jordyn Briggs (vocals),…
For what it’s worth, I tend to enjoy the yearly Call of Duty, even if it’s just for a few months. The breakneck pace and punchy gameplay are generally enough, while some of the recent Modern Warfare entries have pretty much kept me around throughout the entire year. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 looks…
Journey to Victorian London and immerse yourself in the joys of Christmas with this stunning Old Vic revival of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. A truly unique theatre experience, this production encompasses the heart, soul and meaning of what makes the festive season so special. After travelling through London, Broadway and across the US, winning five…
December is just around the corner, and another ten tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music this week; amongst them are two tracks we had exclusive premieres for earlier in the week. Our track of the week is “Two Many Reds” from Gumbaynggirr man Tasman Keith and his father,…
Under the direction of Connor Duncan and adapted by Annie Baker, Chekhov’s classic play Uncle Vanya is brought to life in Adelaide’s Little Theatre by the Theatre Guild Student Society. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is considered one of the great Russian playwrights and a key figure in the 19th Century movement towards dramatic realism and naturalism….
Brace yourselves, Australia, for a whirlwind fusion of metal, punk, and reggae arriving in 2024, as SiM announce their inaugural headline tour down under for next year. As part of their PLAYDEAD world tour, SiM will storm into Australia armed with their explosive new album of the same name, released late September this year. Commencing…
Debut flights from Adelaide via Perth have begun just this week. At Adelaide Airport, Executive GM of People Culture and Customer at Adelaide Airport, Dermot O’Neil and Brenton Cox, Managing Director welcomed Vietjet, who are the first carriers offering direct flights to Vietnam. South Australian Tourism Minister, Zoe Bettison was also there to help with the…
Despite the grandeur of some of its large scale battle sequences and reliable talent across the board, there’s a disjointedness to Ridley Scott‘s Napoleon that renders it shockingly inept at times and, overall, rather underwhelming. Hailed as one of the greatest military leaders and strategists in history, the Napoleon depicted here (as portrayed by Joaquin…
Roseghetto, the debut novel from author Kristy Jagger, takes a hard look at trauma and low-socioeconomic hardships. The novel begins with the main character, Shayla, at just three-years-old and follows her right through to when she is an eighteen-year-old. Throughout the book, readers get a glimpse into what it is like living and growing up…
After the uncomfortable mastery of The Assistant, an increasingly intense drama following the daily activity of an assistant to an insidious, powerful movie mogul, director Kitty Green easily placed herself on the map of filmmakers to follow. For her sophomore feature she’s maintaining that sense of dread – though she would beg to differ –…
When Margot, a college sophomore, goes on a date with the older Robert, she finds that IRL Robert doesn’t live up to the Robert she has been flirting with over texts. Directed by Susanna Fogel (TV’s The Flight Attendant, The Spy Who Dumped Me), adapted by Michelle Ashford from the acclaimed New Yorker short story…
Sydney alternative rock group Stand Atlantic have had a massive year following the release of their album f.e.a.r in 2022, playing countless shows across the country and internationally. Currently, they’re on tour supporting Waterparks and have recently dropped their latest single, “Sex On The Beach”. I had the absolute joy of chatting with lead singer…
We’ve been big fans of Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Acchy since we showcased his 2021 single, “Never Falling in Love Again”. That track was written in response to a relationship that didn’t work out, so we’re thrilled to be premiering today the flip side of that emotion, the heartwarming “when i met you’. Acchy has built a…
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa inspired Murakami and Kurosawa, but what’s it like reading his work today? The Akutagawa Prize is one of Japan’s most prestigious literary prizes. Kurosawa’s beloved 1950 film Rashomon, was inspired by Akutagawa stories, and Haruki Murakami counts him as a favourite. But what would today’s readers think? And what about translating it? Ryan…
For many writers, their second novel is often less remarkable than their debut. Not so the case of Kate Mildenhall, whose sophomore book, The Mother Fault, cemented its author’s status as a writer to watch in Australian literature. Mildenhall’s third novel, The Hummingbird Effect continues her trajectory as a writer who is not afraid to push boundaries…
Saturday night in Melbourne saw SAFIA return to the Forum to celebrate their recent studio release, A Lover’s Guide to a Lucid Dream. Having already witnessed their performances across Canberra and Hobart, Melburnians were in for a treat, as SAFIA rarely disappoints. Pop artist BIRDEE 王煒 opened proceedings at the venue with a short set…
Saturday’s performance at the Forum Melbourne was a fantastic showing of SAFIA’s new album A Lover’s Guide to a Lucid Dream. Joined by Gold Fang and BIRDEE 王煒, it was a highly memorable evening for all attending. You can read Dan’s review of the show HERE.
Lainey Wilson is set to headline her debut Australian tour this March, 2024. Due to popular demand the tour has been extended, with additional shows in Sydney and Melbourne The award-winning country music artist will headline four shows in Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) in addition to her slot at the CMC Rocks 2024 festival (QLD)….
New wave London icons THE THE are returning to Australia as part of their Ensouled world tour. After four decades of making music and selling out Sydney and Melbourne during their last visit in 2018. They will also play their first Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide shows in over 30 years. They broke through to the…
With Good Things Festival around the corner, I had the pleasure of catching up with Ben Stewart, lead singer of Melbourne’s very own Slowly Slowly. Known for their emotive lyrics, dynamic sound, and captivating live performances, Slowly Slowly has been making waves in the Australian music scene. In this interview, Ben shares insights into their…
Knotfest, the ultimate fusion of music and counterculture, is set to make waves along the East coast of Australia for the second time, commencing its fiery journey on Thursday, March 21st at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, before storming into Sydney on Saturday, March 23rd at Centennial Park, and culminating in Brisbane on Sunday, March 24th…
There isn’t much in the world of craft gin that Aussies haven’t seen before. Yet, Kangaroo Island Spirits has managed to one-up itself by releasing a First Harvest Juniper Gin. This is the world’s first gin made exclusively from Australian grown, single sourced common juniper harvested on Kangaroo Island. Taking 100% locally grown juniper, the…
As someone who’s childless and pushing a certain age bracket, on the surface it would seem as if the Trolls films shouldn’t necessarily appeal to me. But within their candy-coated, unicorn fever dream-like aesthetic are surprisingly well-aimed jokes of maturity and, as an unashamed pop music enthusiast, a far-too-enjoyable soundtrack. Children will absolutely lap this…
This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together. And orchestrating this slew of superstar voices – and perhaps a few boyband members for good measure – is director…
Nighteyes is the solo project of New Zealand-born and Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist Rachel Trainor. She has just released her stunning and haunting debut album, The Way Back Down. The Way Back Down is a collection of tracks steeped with drama and stories. They are a mix of dark rock, folk and electronica, which navigate a broad range…
Sydney-based five-piece Pastures are an indie-rock band reknowned for their jangly guitars and warm sounds that tug on the heartstrings. True to form, their latest single about to drop, “The Garden”, does just that, and we are delighted to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday. The track follows on from “Sweet Desires”…
With 36 bands over three stages running all day, there was so much to see at Froth and Fury Festival that it would be impossible to see it all. From local punk rock outfits to the raucous antics of Suicidal Tendencies, there had to be a heavy metal band to suit your tastes. Taking over…
