On the back of one of the better albums released this year, Ruby Gill played their third show in Sydney in the past six months and managed to deliver an incredibly authentic and flawless set to a packed out Trocadero Room. Not even 4 months after releasing her second album Some Kind Of Control, Ruby’s…
Two Point Museum, a game in which you do exactly what you would imagine, has just received its first DLC. Your museum has already got bones, fish, space devices, normal devices, and ghosts, so this new expansion adds the obvious area the base game was missing: some fantasy nonsense. You heard that correctly; in the…
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean announces a one-night only headline performance on November 20th this year. This show will take place outdoors at the Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, with the show titled Evening At The Fleet Steps. The Evening At The Fleet Steps show will be in support of Dean’s new album The Art of Loving…
Naarm/ Melbourne-based queer pop artist POLLY has bared her soul on her new EP, Daddy Issues, which has been released today. It’s a tight collection of four tracks, bound together by luscious big nostalgia-drenched synths, rich vocals and heart-felt lyrics. The renowned producers Ben Oldland and Liam Quinn (Ruel, Peach PRC), added their magic to the mix. The tracks…
As we hit the mid-way point in July, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week is “The Mill” from alt-folk-rockers Saint Victoire, who hail from Naarm. The song came about as a dream from front woman Heidi Waddell, where she…
This week, Australia was just that much more fantastic as Sydney played host to Marvel’s First Family in the lead-up to the anticipated release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960’s inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue…
Acclaimed British metalcore band Architects have officially announced their Australian Tour 2025, marking their powerful return to the east coast of Australia. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and genre-defying sound, Architects will bring their electrifying energy to fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This announcement follows a monumental year for the band, riding high…
If you’ve ever gone through a period of uncertainty or apprehension, then Canberra-based Country/Pop artist Leila has all the feels beautifully encapsulated in her earnest new single, “Do Without”, which we have the pleasure of premiering ahead of its release on Friday. “Do Without” is a heartfelt journey, with her crystal clear vocals carrying the emotions of…
In the grand design of 90s horror movies that could manage a certain 2025 resurgence, I Know What You Did Last Summer would, arguably, be not placed too high on a list of likelihoods. Thank the lords then that writer/director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge) pitched her version to Sony Pictures, as the filmmaker defies…
TIFF is preparing to welcome the world this September for its 50th Festival, announcing 11 more Official Selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes. Reflecting TIFF’s commitment to champion new perspectives and cinematic excellence to its diverse international public audience, these films — Nicholas Hytner’s The Choral, Agnieszka Holland’s Franz, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus,…
Based just outside of Toronto in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada’s Wonderland has more roller coasters than any other theme park in Canada. In fact, as of this week, it’s tied for third place with Cedar Point for having the most roller coasters anywhere in the world. And that’s thanks to their 18th and latest coaster, AlpenFury,…
PAX Aus 2025 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for gamers and pop culture fans alike, with a stacked guest list that spans award-winning voice actors, renowned tabletop designers, comedy legends, and beloved content creators from across the globe. Leading the charge is Amelia Tyler, the ethereal voice behind the Narrator in Baldur’s…
There’s a monster living in Cadenze. Confined to a pit deep inside the mountain, it’s been waiting – hungering – for its next meal. And Angelina Sicco, with her wonderfully full life, tops the menu. Attaching itself to her, the monster lurks somewhere in Angelina’s mind, waiting for the perfect moment to feast. But both…
Faye Webster on her Underdressed At The Symphony Australian tour delivered an impressively intimate set, showcasing her laid-back folk and cool indie‑rock with her exceptional band at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Hailing from Atlanta Georgia, Faye beautifully played tracks from her back catalogue to a sold out Enmore Theatre the first of two sold out shows…
Grammy nominated composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian producer-artist GEM have collaborated on an ambient new-age album that takes inspiration from cosmic events such as solar eclipses and super-moons. They discuss working with 3x Grammy winner Producer Lonnie Park, the Dallas String Quartet, pop singer Robin Tucker and GRAMMY-winning vocalist and sound healer Johnaye Kendrick….
Anna Maynard‘s debut novel, Dancing with Bees, might just be the perfect read to get you through the colder months of the year. Promising to delight fans of Emily Henry and Marian Keyes, this brightly coloured novel is more than a rom com – it’s a delight. Sunny Moritz is thirty-three and a little bit aimless….
If I’m being honest, I’m the type of person who uses technology until they are falling apart; to the point that the foam of my headphones is ripping through the seams and the Bluetooth connectivity drops in and out. So it’s safe to say that my current headphones have gotten the best use out of…
Finding a good portable speaker can be overwhelming with the number of options on the market. It can be so easy to fall back into buying the same brand that you’ve used once before, just out of pure convenience. But sometimes it’s worth stepping out of the comfort of what you know, with the Sprout…
Get ready for a night to remember as Australian industry legend Craig McLachlan brings his unique & exciting Live & Intimate stage show to theatre’s and venues across Australia: Six String Stories. Having entertained audiences the world over for almost 40 years, McLachlan is one of Australia’s most beloved, versatile, and resilient performers. From the…
Lovers of alternative music look forward to Illuminate Adelaide‘s Unsound weekend as it always brings a wide selection of local and international musical artists. Held over two nights, it started at Lion Arts Centre on Friday and finished at Hindley Street Music Hall before the closing acts performed in the suitably grimy basement of Ancient…
UK chaos-pop breakout Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) is heading to Australia for the first time this October, locking in a run of east coast shows following the release of her debut LP I Blow Out Big Candles. The Manchester-born artist has been steadily gaining traction for her punchy dream-punk tracks, pulling in praise from The…
For Sala and Kib, hiding beneath the lake in the safety of Kib’s ship, life has become fairly comfortable. Kib is researching the planet, using his technology to learn as much as he can about Palude. And Sala is waiting on the keei eggs laid on the wings of the ship to mature enough to…
West Australian writer and AU review contributor Emily Paull saw the release of her debut novel The Distance Between Dreams, a stunning historical fiction of hope, dreams, and love, earlier this year. Paull is a librarian, author, book reviewer, former bookseller, avid reader, huge supporter of the West Australia writing community, and a regular fixture…
Apple TV+ have released the trailer for its upcoming historical drama Chief of War, starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa. Set amidst the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonisation…
Australian pop sensation BEHANI, who we announced last year had signed to ADA/Warner Music Australia for the release of her debut single “Again & Again”, is expressing her pop appreciation this week as she releases a stripped back cover of a 90s genre classic! A self-described lover of the song in question, BEHANI has reimagined…
We got another look at Ghost of Yōtei thanks to a dedicated State of Play showcase, which focused solely on gameplay, along with some newer features. Hosted by Sucker Punch Productions’ creative directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox, the stream showed off just under 20 minutes of new gameplay, highlighting protagonist Atsu’s quest for revenge…
We’ve added a further ten new and recently released tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two singles we exclusively premiered earlier this week. Naarm-based soul musician and proud Noongar woman Bumpy takes home our Track of the Week with “Kanana”, the title track from her long-awaited debut album – out…
E.L.L.E, the musical project of Naarm music community commentator @ElleOutLoud_, released her latest single, “Fine”, today. This track is a self-made slice of dance pop that blends raw emotional honesty with glittery, high-energy production. As a one-woman powerhouse, E.L.L.E writes, produces, masters and performs every track, carving her own lane in the independent pop scene….
It doesn’t need to be the hard knock life. Take a trip down Easy Street with one of Broadway’s brightest sources of love, laughter and happiness. Returning to Australian shores, Annie the Musical has delighted audiences worldwide for nearly 50 years, capturing the hearts of generation after generation. It’s a truly joyous adventure following the…
Lorde is officially bringing the Ultrasound tour our way. After selling out just about every major venue she’s announced this year, including Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena, and the New Zealand-born dark pop songstress has announced a six-date run across Aotearoa and Australia, kicking off February 2026. UPDATE: one additional show added for Sydney…
