Earlier this afternoon Western Australian Greens senator Scott Ludlam resigned from his positions in the Australian senate and the Greens deputy leadership. The resignation came following the discovery that he had never formally renounced his New Zealand dual citizenship before running in the 2016 federal election. With Ludlam’s departure, the only voice the Australian games…
Throughout it’s five-season run David Simon’s masterful The Wire only ever received two nods of approval from the ever-authoritative TV Academy. It’s the most famous snub in Emmys history, still questioned and analysed to this day seeing as The Wire is ranked as one of – if not the – greatest series ever put to…
Winston Churchill has been a popular character of late, with his ferocity represented by John Lithgow in his critically acclaimed performance in The Crown, to Brian Cox‘s interpretation in Churchill. Now “The Father of the Nation” is in the hands of veteran Gary Oldman – if you are even able to tell it’s him –…
While The Simpsons have had their own long running freemium game in Tapped Out, the IP of Matt Groening’s other beloved series Futurama had yet to be mined for gold. That all changed a couple of weeks ago when Worlds of Tomorrow launched for mobile devices, and its fair to say that fans of the…
Zach McGowan is that ruggedly handsome character actor that has been popping up in a lot of shows recently. Some of which include The 100, Shameless, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Black Sails. As well as starring in a number of television shows, McGowan has also lent his voice to a number of video games, including…
If you feel like your current workout regime is just not doing it for you anymore, and you need a little something extra, a little bit of inspiration to get that summer body back on track, might I suggest a night out at the theatre. Noises Off is quite literally the funniest show you will ever see,…
One of the east coast’s best weekends out is coming back, with Berry set to host the Fairgrounds Festival for its third year this December! The festival has already hosted the likes of Japandroids, Father John Misty and The Tallest Man on Earth in the past, while highlighting some of our own great talent in King Gizzard…
It’s been a long time coming but finally, Danny Harley aka The Kite String Tangle, will be releasing his debut album to fans and newcomers alike. Officially out today, The Kite String Tangle’s self-titled record has been a labour of love, a challenge and a creative journey for Harley, one he told us more about during a recent…
Venues in Sydney and Melbourne are about to get quite a bit heated and sweaty this winter, as Red Bull Sound Select brings a stacked line up of acts to each city as part of their monthly music series. Programmed by the Laneway Festival‘s own, Travis Banko, the RBSS events will be headlined by Slum Sociable and Jonti, both artists swapping headline duties…
Melbourne multi-instrumentalist LANKS has returned with another stellar cut of new music in “Comfortable”and as we thought, the music video that has been released is just as captivating. The live video, captured at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, sees LANKS performing – definitely the most vulnerable we’ve seen him so far – sitting behind a gorgeous Steinway…
New Mt. Kimbie! Their new album is on the way, in the form of Love What Survives, and today, we are loving their new single from it in “Blue Train Lines”. Featuring King Krule on guest vocals, “Blue Train Lines” throbs with synths and bursts with vibrancy. A great progression for the Mt. Kimbie sound, “Blue Train Lines” is…
Electric Gardens will be back, bigger than before – following on from its debut year last year and their magnificent sophomore year this year, the electronic music fiesta has announced the dates and venues for the 2018 tour today. Electric Gardens 2018 will be featuring more artists as well as four themed stages in Sydney for…
Bernard Fanning‘s Australian tour continues to clock more shows as the countdown to the Brutal Dawn national run edges closer and closer. Today, he has dropped a brand new single in “America (Glamour and Prestige)”, with the addition of three new shows to the tour also coming in tow. Fanning will be performing extra shows in…
Gordi is one of Australia’s best exports at the moment; I think this is a safe statement to make. Not only has her collaborative work and general hang-times with Bon Iver and the Eau Claire crew brought Gordi to a wider audience in the US over the last year, but her shows throughout the UK and Europe…
21 Savage’s presence in the rap battle royal after debut extended play Savage Mode became a dreary, dark figure shrouded in mysterious production and grimy lyricism. Through the swanky production of Metro Boomin and Southside, Savage Mode became a renowned debut for the Atlanta born rapper. Although many claimed that Savage’s album was rather stoic…
Sydney three-piece alternative pop/rock band, Stand Atlantic are set to release their new EP, Sidewinder, on September 15 via Rude Records. The trio have only been together for a couple of years but have become the first Australian band signed to the international label. It only takes an instant when hearing their stuff on Soundcloud or YouTube…
Outlander, the historical/sci-fi/romance/drama series (basically, this show gives you all the feels) that has taken the world by storm has teased its long-awaited return, as new promos have been released for Season 3. Following from Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) return to the modern world in the Season 2 finale, the new poster and teaser video shows…
The buzz surrounding Disney‘s upcoming reboot of A Wrinkle In Time has been strong, but the internet has exploded overnight as the first images of the film have been released exclusively via Entertainment Weekly. A Wrinkle In Time follows Meg Murry (Storm Reid) and her genius brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), who along with their friend…
A brand new Stan original comedy series is set to hit the streaming next month, both starring and created by former Triple J Breakfast host and all round cool guy Matt Okine. The Other Guy follows successful radio host, AJ Amon, finds himself unexpectedly back in the dating pool for the first time in a…
While in Australia, actors Ansel Elgort and Lily James sat down with The Iris’s Larry Heath to talk about working with writer/director Edgar Wright in their highly acclaimed new film Baby Driver (in cinemas today). We talk about playing straight characters for a director who works with comic actors and scenarios, while Ansel also reveals…
One of the things I love about Taipei, Taiwan, is not just how easy it is to get to places, but the expanse of choices you have to get there. Whether you take a U-bike, walk or just catch the MRT, the city is built to be explored without a car. And along the Tamsui-Xinyi…
We have to go back! To where? To Wine Island of course, Sydney’s idyllic three-day wine festival which takes place entirely on the harbour’s picturesque Clark Island. The typically Sydney event will returning from Friday 10th to Sunday 12 November, offering guests access to a pop-up paradise featuring curated selections of wine, food, live music,…
U.S-born footwear giant Skechers have finally found the ideal location for their debut Sydney CBD store, coming after an aggressive rollout of openings over the past few years has seen the brand make a big impact in 13 other suburbs across the city. Operating as one of their largest stores, with the brand’s full range…
Rockpool Dining Group will be hosting two exclusive truffle-focused dinners to celebrate the seasonal ingredient during the middle of winter. With one hosted in Melbourne and the other in Sydney, two of the group’s most popular restaurants will offer guests comprehensive set menus designed to showcase truffles in various ways, alongside various local produce. First…
The worldwide phenomenon and modern cult-classic Stranger Things has finally teased its return, and OH MY GOD are we excited. Netflix has just released a mysterious teaser video on Twitter, as well as a brand new poster with the release date. The creature pictured is another look at what we saw in the teaser for…
Steven Knight is the creator and writer of some amazing award winning shows, such as Peaky Blinders and even Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. His writing and directing for film has been praised, too, such as the acclaimed Locke with Tom Hardy and the recent Brad Pitt film Allied. And this praise looks set…
Port Macquarie is once again going to be hosting one hell of a party this December, with Festival of the Sun returning to the Breakwall Tourist Park on December 7th & 8th. With the line up to be announced in early August, the Festival of the Sun crew are pretty keen to get things going, revealing…
Melbourne’s Self Talk have unveiled their new single in “Bedside Dictionary”, taken from their forthcoming EP, Almost Everything. Due out in August, the EP is set to be a powerful release from the indie rockers and if “Bedside Dictionary” is anything to go by, it’s going to be a belter. Since 2014, the band has been flourishing…
The road to Meredith has kicked off, with a sneaky little ballot announcement landing with us today. Officially open for the December festival out at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the ballot is your prime opportunity to be in the running to land yourself some tickets to one of the festivals on the Australian music calendar. Announced today is one…
It wasn’t too long ago that Icelandic group Sigur Rós threw their support behind the fight for marriage equality in Australia, releasing a statement surrounding Margaret Court’s flagrant comments on the matter. “We know Margaret Court’s opinions are not shared by the majority of Australians.” they wrote. “We want to add our voice to the call…
