We’ve been digging The Sand Dollars for a minute now and in their latest single, “Love Dust”, we’ve seen yet another facet of the group’s musicality. We’ve been used to the band coming out of the ranks with some banging indie numbers but in “Love Dust”, The Sand Dollars come through and showcase a softer, more vulnerable…
Henry Wagons returns to Adelaide this November, this time to host the South Australian Music Awards! Announcing today, the muso and double j radio host will be manning proceedings on November 9th at Thebarton Theatre (or as it’s been newly developed, Thebby Lane). “I’m really looking forward to a fantastic night, knitting together these 29 awards…
The Weary are not wearisome at all, rather a dreamy bunch of Melbourne musicians making some equally dreamy guitar pop. Their music is slinky and guitar fuelled, inspiration drawn from Bruce Springsteen to Beach House. Their latest single, “Patti Smith”, is accompanied by a musing, voyeuristic film clip, directed by guitarist Josh Van Cuylenburg. It follows two young Melbourne…
One of Overwatch‘s most requested modes is finally making its way into the game. Blizzard have announced that Deathmatch modes are on the way to the wildy popular team shooter, starting today.
Having proven his worth as a screenwriter with both Hell or High Water and Sicario, Wind River serves as scribe Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut. Arguably arriving with high expectations, Sheridan’s tight, often brutal thriller proves his workings with such professionals as David Mackenzie and Denis Villeneuve has paid off, showcasing an ease behind the lens…
What began as a concept for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End DLC evolved into a substantial and important continuation for Naughty Dog’s mega successful cinematic action-adventure franchise, the result of which is Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Not the most exciting or unexpected title for what is essentially a spin-off, but a fairly appropriate one seeing…
I’m a writer so there’s a few things I consider must-haves in a laptop. It should be lightweight, it should have a comfortable keyboard layout, it should feel good to type on and it should be quite nimble. In this regard, the Lenovo Yoga 910 Hybrid Laptop ticks the vast majority of my own personal…
Virgin Australia is set to commence its full rollout inflight wireless internet to the majority of its domestic and international aircraft, making it the first Australian airline to offer wi-fi internationally. Select Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 aircraft are already fully equipped with inflight Wi-Fi, with the airline having recently completed a three month trial on select…
The hotels surrounding Sydney Airport see plenty of last-minute bookings and regular full-houses, so there’s no doubt that Mantra’s new addition to the area will be a hit. Airport hotels aren’t the most exciting stays in any city (although you do find the occasional stunner), but they are the most convenient for weary travelers who…
Anyone schooled in the US Punk scene of the late 70’s and 80’s probably knows a thing or two about the significance of Washington D.C. As the U.S. Capital, its influence on the scene as an anti-political voice is an obvious one; local groups and bands from all over the region – especially Maryland, Pennsylvania,…
I speak from personal learnings when I say that most people are probably unaware that One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was a play on Broadway before it was that classic film starring Jack Nicholson. That the play has even starred the likes of Danny DeVito (who went on to reprise his role in the…
Colourful, insightful, witty and one of the most important cookbooks you’ll find in Australia this year. That’s how I’d describe Brae: Recipes and Stories from the Restaurant by Dan Hunter, a 256-page and incredibly comprehensive book with recipes and stories from the acclaimed chef and his regional VIC restaurant. Now one of the most acclaimed…
I am still waiting for my dream Batman game to materialise. This non-existent game would essentially be LA Noire and the Batman IP draped over it, steeped in the World’s Greatest Detective side of the character moreso than the Caped Crusader. I am fully aware that it would probably sell about four copies. Throughout Batman: The Telltale…
Lollapalooza has been around for more than 25 years. In that time the festival and music has evolved so much, going from a traveling festival with mostly rock bands to a stationed four day festival hosting genres and bands from all over the spectrum. A week ago 100 thousand people from all over the world…
There’s a new kid on the Sydney music event scene, with the huge NYE in the Park announcing its inaugural event this December. Keeping its ethos simple and to the point, the festival is all about curating good times for the final day and night of the year – begone, long lines and stupidly expensive ticket…
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from/seen one Marlon Williams but today, that wait is over, with the release of his new single, “Vampire Again”. The song has been a part of Williams’ live set for a while now but regardless, its release marks the first sign of new material since his acclaimed self-titled…
The next week is going to be pretty huge for Alice Springs singer songwriter Katie Harder. this week, she releases her latest slice of music in the sweet single, “Jesse”, and will be performing up in Darwin to launch it as part of the Darwin Festival. Balancing performing and making new music in Alice, along with…
There seems to be a running joke between Irish-born, singer-songwriter, Damien Leith and I, because whenever we chat, it’s due to one of his shows being brought back by popular demand. This time around he revisits his cabaret, The Parting Glass – An Irish Journey.
There’s a good reason that British rock band Future Of The Left have such a hardcore cult following. They combine some of the most satisfying, lean, visceral rock music you’ve ever heard with lyrics that demand repeated listens. Whether it’s lines like “Kim Kardashian is chased through woodland by a giant bear wearing a mask which…
When James Wan’s The Conjuring hit cinemas in 2013 it was rightfully heralded as one of the greatest supernatural horrors ever made, instantly shooting to the very top of many genre aficionados’ lists and sewing the seeds for an ever-expanding cinematic universe to the scale no horror franchise has pulled off before. Then Annabelle was…
Earlier this week Mantra Group made the huge announcement that they entered into an agreement with the Deague Group to acquire the Australia-owned Art Series Hotel Group for approximately $52 million. In what is a big step forward for the hotel group, Mantra will be welcoming a series of seven luxury hotels that span more…
On June 1st, one of the most influential and celebrated albums of all time – The Beatles‘ Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band – celebrated its 50th Birthday in the USA. As a self-confessed Beatles obsessive, I took to the skies and headed to the permanent Cirque du Soleil production in Las Vegas, Love, which…
A new grant of $100,000 delivered by The Copyright Agency Cultural Fund hopes to develop a method for measuring the influence of crowd behaviour on AFL/NRL player performance over a period of three years. Artist Baden Pailthorpe, whose focus is on the relationships between technology, power and culture, will work alongside Aaron Coutts, a Professor…
After selling out its first pop-up earlier this year, Majestic Hawker has plans on returning to feed Melbourne locals from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th August. Open for dinner for just three hours, from 7pm to 10pm, the hawker kitchen will be pushing out many of the same dishes which made the July iteration such…
Redfern has a new bar and dining local with Misfits, a newly opened retro-inspired venue that’s located on the first floor of the building that edges both Redfern and George Streets. Preceded by a bright neon sign, the new offering from W Short Hotel Group – the same behind institutions like The Glenmore and The…
Highly celebrated Surry Hills restaurant Nomad has taken their love of wine to the next level with a brand new dedicated Wine Club, a subscription-based service that will be delivering a curated selection of local, seasonal and rare wines straight to your door. The restaurant has a long history of deep involvement in Australia’s diverse…
Narcos has been one of the many successful Netflix exclusives, and looks to maintain that title with the unveiling of the newest trailer for it’s third season. It’s hard to watch without going into spoilers, but it’s really no secret that the ruthless drug lord and main character of Narcos season 1 and 2, Pablo…
“I’m trying to find you, but there’s nothing left…” rings out the chorus of Melbourne/Sydney duo Walker/Talker‘s debut single, “Nothing Left”. It’s part of a larger pop effort and as a whole, this new sound is a natural progression for those who have been following the careers of both Kane Mazlin and Alex Bennison. Their band Sans Parents have enjoyed success…
Manu Crook$ has had a hectic few months, the lead up to his shows with Stormzy positioned the young MC on a platform for greatness and as a result of them, Manu Crook$ is now a name more and more people have been chatting about. Rightly so, too. Everything we have heard from him so far…
Jason Chung has returned with another stunning album under his Nosaj Thing in Parallels. From it comes “UG”, the captivating second cut to be taken and released and man, does it go down nicely. Exemplary of Nosaj Thing’s great use of sonic texture and his masterful use of tone, “UG” fits brilliantly in with the wider collection…
