Iconic single malt Glenfiddich host a massive art inspired competition each year, dubbed the ‘Artists in Residence’ program, which for the second year was open exclusively to Australian residents. Those participating spanned each state in the country, entering works across a multitude of mediums such as print, photography, animation, performance and installation, all for a…
Hospitality juggernauts Merivale and Summer Bright Lager have officially kicked off their returning Sunday Sundown series, a free live music program which will last across Sydney’s scorching summer with some of the country’s best acts showing out at the group’s best venues. This time around, the shedule has grown to include sixteen free events from…
Feel like helping Jason Bourne uncover his past? Universal Sony Pictures are giving Sydneysiders the opportunity to do just that as they have teamed up with Sydney’s Escape Hunt to fashion a three-room immersive experience requiring your logic, agility, lateral thinking, resourcefulness, flexibility and problem solving skills. The CBD-located collection of escape rooms have turned…
The animated turn-of-the-nineties pastiche that defines Client Liaison’s aesthetic has been focused into a limited edition fashion collection, nodding heavily to the heat of Australia’s summer season with beach focused clothing and accessories for women and men. Harvey Miller and Monte Morgan of the incredibly popular – and wickedly fun – Melbourne band have co-designed…
I would imagine all of the tenants in Tramsheds Harold Park are fairly happy right now. Head along on any given the day and the diverse European inspired food hall is packed full of life, welcoming the hungry as they have their pick of the litter between the likes of Gelato Messina and Belles Hot…
Alex L’Estrange has really come out of nowhere this year, hasn’t he? From intriguing and enigmatic early performances to the captivating shows he’s been giving crowds on the latest Holy Holy tour, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter has been giving music fans much to talk about in recent months. When it comes to new music, L’Estrange…
The Fairgrounds Festival is coming to Berry in NSW this weekend, with some fantastic local and international artists set to perform over December 1st and 2nd. Two of those names happen to be the extremely talented Bec Sandridge and Ali Barter – both musicians having had great 2016’s so far. Ahead of their Fairgrounds sets, Bec and Ali put…
After last year’s success, Gizzfest has returned. Trying to find a fun way to promote your band? Start your own festival was how King Gizzard the Lizard Wizard answered that question. This year’s line-up included favourites like The Babe Rainbow, White Fence and Pond. Taking over three stages at Brisbane RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane’s leg of…
Still got a copy of No Man’s Sky kicking around? Throw it into your PS4 this morning and you’ll discover the free V1.1 patch, also called the Foundation Update, is now live. This is a huge patch and brings a significant amount of changes, fixes and new modes to what has been the year’s most divisive space…
Just a few weeks ago Chippendale hot spot The Chippo Hotel – formerly known as The Chippendale Hotel – welcomed in Charlie Fisher, an well accomplished Louisiana-born Head Chef who brings experience from working around England and Australia, as well as the Michelin seleted Castel Marie-Louise in France. With him, Fisher has brought a bit…
For the past 12 months it has been known as the spot for “ramen done differently”, but the kitchen at Surry Hills’ grungy Salaryman is now making some big changes to the way they do things, celebrating their one-year by moving towards a menu influenced by Asian BBQ and charcoal-grilling. Chef Stephen Seckold and his…
Nina Gravelis is far from inexperienced when it comes to Sydney’s dining scene; the restaurateur has worked with the likes of Luke Mangan, Neil Perry, and Christine Manfield in the past, and is the daughter of Fratelli Fresh boss Barry McDonald. Needless to say, she knows dining, and so her new eatery, Darlinghurst’s Exchange Restaurant…
Hopscotch, a new arts-inspired “urban beer bar”, will open in Southbank just in time for the summer holidays, setting up on the riverside promenade with a strong dedication to craft beer, fancied pub eats, and cocktails. Melbourne’s adjacent arts precinct has found its way into the design for the new venue, with local artist Resio…
Sugar slingers Allen’s are celebrating 125 years of filling your stomach with lollies by delivering Sydney what they are describing as the “ultimate lolly-lower’s corner store”. It’s a pop up lolly bar which will allow anyone to create their own pick ‘n’ mix from childhood classics, as well as bespoke lolly jars, returning rarities, and…
Having expanded to Sydney earlier this year, Melbourne born cult burger joint Royal Stacks are capping off a very successful year by launching their very own smartphone game, by which users will be able to create their own burgers and earn points to pick up freebies in store. The game is simply named “Royal Stacks”…
Bag Raiders have linked up with Mayer Hawthorne on new tune “Beat Me To The Punch” and it’s catchy as hell. The boys have come storming back with another hit of vibrant electro pop that’ll do well on your summer playlist this year, no doubt. As a taste of what’s to come from the duo in…
The Great Escape returns to Brighton in the UK next year, taking over the British seaside from May 18th – 20th. Lauded as the festival for unearthing some of music’s most exciting talent from around the globe, The Great Escape will be celebrating its twelfth year with some of the best established and emerging artists. Amongst the…
This week we’ve been enjoying some folk, some futuristic R&B and some great indie notes out of Australia and New York. From KingIV in Melbourne to EZTV out of the US, we’ve got you covered with this edition of Friday Fresh Five. Josh Rennie-Hynes (Sunshine Coast) Out of Woodford, Josh Rennie-Hynes has been fast garnering a reputation for himself as…
In Adelaide for the Whole Life Expo this weekend, we catch up with Ben Lee to chat about his new album Freedom, Love, And the Recuperation of the Human Mind, the idea of a ‘conscious’ music concert and more! I feel like the new album title signals a move away from hidden meaning. Freedom, Love, And the…
Today, A.B. Original‘s highly anticipated and much publicised debut album Reclaim Australia was officially unleashed on to the public. Over the course of 12 tracks, both Briggs and Trials have made a definite mark on Australian music and as the bigots and uneducated internet trolls have continued to beat their chests and crack their knuckles, ready to take to their keyboards,…
Taken from their latest record Death Magic, HEALTH have recently dropped the visuals for “L.A Looks”, directed by Derrick Beckles. The Adult Swim name encapsulates the oddities and faded greatness of Los Angeles, from Hollywood to Venice, in the form of one of those late night, public access TV commercials. Get educated and check it out below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4r0gkByCvY&feature=youtu.be ———- This…
Today is a very special day for one of our favourites, Bec Sandridge. With her In The Fog EP officially released today, Sandridge has also announced a stack of tour dates to celebrate the new record in the early months of 2017. When Larry caught up with Bec in Sydney recently, she commented on her excitement surrounding…
This week in the music industry, the annual ARIA Week returns for its sixth year to celebrate Australian music in and around the Sydney area, triple j announces a brand new team of hosts for their popular Triple j Breakfast show & the winners of the Unified Grant are revealed! 2016 ARIA Week On Thursday 17th of November, the…
The House of Bacardi threw open its doors to people in Sydney and Brisbane to great effect recently, with the iconic brand linking up with some of the country’s best party-starters to ensure that the heart of Australia’s nightlife culture – live music and curated party nights – remains a strongly beating one. As we’ve…
This week in album news, we hear the first hypnotic/insane offering from one of the four King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard albums we’re expecting next year, Iranianian-born Dutch songwriter Sevdaliza haunts us with her minimalist electronic-pop and LA dream Molly Burch gives us a classic 70’s throwback with her charming indie-pop, plus more… LOYLE CARNER This…
German tastemakers Majestic Casual and Sydney’s Astral People have unveiled the full lineup for December’s MLIVE event, set to take place at Max Watt’s next Friday! Following on from MLIVE events in London, New York, Berlin, Paris and LA, the unique event showcasing some hectic movers in electronic music now comes to Australia for an event to be…
Borneo are a five piece rock band hailing from Sydney, with their unique take on punk rock sure to appeal to all types of music lovers. Tonight, the band’s summer tour kicks off in Manly before taking the group down the coast and out to New Zealand before the end of the year! Relatively new to the music…
Nostalgia never dies, and is almost always a completely viable way to market something. That notion has been proven by Nintendo time and time again, and while riffing on past triumphs may have worked to the brand’s detriment at times, no one can deny the joy of being able to revisit your childhood through gaming….
I was under the impression that Ash vs Evil Dead had reached it’s peak. That episodes like the last two and season one’s finale and Killer of Killers couldn’t be topped. After all, a goofy horror/comedy genre mash-up probably has no right to strive for anything brilliant. Right. Right? No. Ashy Slashy now holds the crown as…
The Japanese Anime genre has a long history of producing masterpieces. Makoto Shinkai‘s Your Name is no exception. Ahead of its release in Australia, the film has enjoyed rave reviews around the world – and deservedly so. The film centres on Mitsuha (Mone Kamishiraishi) and Taki (Ryunosuke Kamiki), two people with nothing in common except…
