Dutch producer GANZ has dropped some big news for Australian fans today. In conjunction with the release of his new EP GAO, he has announced that he will be hitting the road for a massive headline tour this July. His solo tour will coincide with his previously announced apperance at Splendour In The Grass. GAO is GANZ’s…
Californian rockers Deftones have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia, with a national tour scheduled for this November. They will be touring in support of their latest album, Gore, which was released on April 8 and has already seen them snag their first Australian number 1 for a record. The band is currently in…
Brisbane’s Midas.Gold is not playing around. The rapper is emerging out of the Sunshine State with a sound that shows potential in stacking up strong with some of the country’s best new kids on the block right now and in new single, “$$$”, Midas.Gold shines. https://soundcloud.com/dfromkings/prod-harvey With production by Harvey and ATHD adding punch to Midas.Gold’s rhymes, “$$$” is…
It’s been a little while since Slipknot have been through Australia but shit, this tour is going to be unmissable for fans of the band and fans of a ridiculously engaging live show. The band is currently eyeing off their biggest American dates yet, but have still managed to slot in a cheeky east coast run out…
Emerging Melbourne dark electro trio RKDA are fast getting their name out there as a band to watch; their debut EP CS has been released to eager ears and so far, has been generating positive response for its captivating and ambient elements, not to mention some killer production laid down on all tracks. Laura – writer, vocalist, synth magician…
It’s been a rollercoaster week for Sounds Australia, who were dealt the blow of losing out on crucial funding through The Ministry of Arts Catalyst Program for next year. Its effect on the organisation’s export initiative is severe, meaning that the international programs Sounds Australia has successfully run in previous years will no longer be…
Northlane and In Hearts Wake have released a surprise collaboration, in an EP called Equinox. Ahead of their combined Australian tour, Marcus Bridge of Northlane and Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake chat to John Goodridge about the making of the EP and the long standing friendship between the two bands. How has the Northlane…
Grimes has dropped the fourth video from her pop-gem of an album, Art Angels. The song, “California” is about the reaction to her one off release of “Go” last year, when some of her audience seemed less than happy about her evolving sound. The new video, which features a version of the track different to her LP, grows throughout from just…
Just as Disney Infinity 3.0 looked to be the recipient of some exciting prospects, Disney has announced that they are officially done with the video game.
The sibling-duo filmmakers, Joe and Anthony Russo will be producing a new Chinese superhero franchise to target the film market in China. Furthermore, the Russo brothers have partnered-up with a Beijing-based production company to develop this new superhero franchise, with movie buffs around China already calling the project ‘Captain China.’ In March, they also managed…
Shockwave Entertainment this week announced the DVD release of their documentary David Bowie: The Man Who Stole the World, profiling the life and legacy of David Bowie. The documentary features exclusive footage and interviews spanning Bowie’s lengthy career, as it reflects on Bowie’s artistic legacy and pays tribute to the life of the iconic performer. Check…
Arguably one of the worst-kept secrets of Star Wars: The Force Awakens was Daniel Craig‘s not-so-secret secret cameo. In case you missed it, the James Bond actor appears as a stormtrooper, codename JB-007, during Rey’s interrogation scene. Craig was among several notable stars to cameo as stormtroopers/glorified extras. A report via Making Star Wars this week…
Kathryn Bigelow, director of Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker, is turning her attention to the historic Detriot Riots, with English Actress Hannah Murray (Skins, Game of Thrones) in talks to play a key role in the untitled true crime drama. Though few details are known about the plot, and details of Murray’s specific role…
Though Stretch is a rather kinetic film – think an episode of Entourage on crack – and would’ve most likely come and gone in cinemas without much notice, there’s such an infectious energy to it all that you can’t help but feel disappointed that it wasn’t granted a larger release. The DVD market seems tailor…
It’s a convoluted theory but it may very well be solid, as the folks over at Comic Book Movie.com aim to decipher who is directing the upcoming Captain Marvel movie. It started with The Wrap reporting on some tales they heard on the grapevine including Captain Marvel’s star and director. The main breakthrough was that the…
This past month, I went hands on with the Kobo Glo HD, one of the many competitors in the eReader space. Once dominated by the Kindle, Kobo represents the many brands trying to one-up their rival with a better UX, more attractive design and improved functionality. Everything about the Kobo focuses on ease of use, which is…
Tigerair is proudly introducing MoveMe, a brand new feature that allows customers to change their flight at short notice. The convenient and affordable product now allows passengers who arrive early or late to the airport the chance to transfer onto a flight to the same destination for no additional fee, taking away some of the…
There’s something grand about Sydney’s newest and still largely unknown CBD hotel, Primus Hotel, from the minute you walk into the lobby. It feels like no other accommodation space in the city – reminiscent more of the well kept, classic hotels of London and New York, than the modern hotels that the city is used to…
In today’s Flight review on AU Abroad, we take you on Delta Air Lines‘ A320 service from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas in the USA. Airline: Delta Air Lines Route: Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin, DL2420 (Virgin Australia codeshare ticket) Seat: 16C (Aisle Seat, of a 3-3 configuration in Economy) Aircraft: Airbus A320 Scheduled Flight…
This August and September the Sydney Opera House will welcome Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady, where a classic take on the original 1956 production will come to life. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the production has been in the making for the past seven years, with contributors aiming to recreate the classic play and re-introdude…
WA Youth Theatre Company has revealed they will be presenting Sarah Kane‘s Crave, a stunning and poetic piece of literature revolving around need, violence and doubt. Originally debuted in 1988, the play takes place in an abstract world, focusing on four characters that are only identified as C, M, B and A. The production gives…
Brisbane’s busy nightlife district, Fortitude Valley, has a new Irish pub opening its doors this May. Finn McCool’s Irish Bar will take pride in place in the heart of Brunswick Street Mall and is expected to be the largest Irish pub in town. Being treated to a $3.5 million fit-out, the pub will have a…
Paul Dempsey is one of those figures in Australian music who has been able to not only successfully maintain a solo career alongside that of a beloved and well-respected band, but it would seem that he’s been able to dictate just when and how his public presence will be felt. The release of his debut…
In front of a packed gallery at 4.30pm today at NSW Parliament – filled with people invested in the #KeepSydneyOpen debate (see photos from the rally earlier this year HERE) – Newtown Greens MP Jenny Leong, alongside Independent MP Alex Greenwich and Greens MP Jamie Parker officially presented the 12,000+ strong Keep Sydney Open petition for…
We know King Gizzard fans have been hanging out for this one for some time now – from June through into August, the Melbourne group are going to be out on the road with a show that really is like no other going around at the moment! With their new album Nonagon Infinity now out, King Gizzard and…
Mat McHugh is set to finally be out on the road again after having to reschedule an entire solo tour following some extensive injuries endured last year. With a new album in Waves ready to be showcased alongside other cuts from what’s become a popularly received solo career, McHugh is back on form. Before he hits…
Calypso. Write the name down, remember it. This newcomer has thrown down an impressive debut single in “Numbered” – a confident, swooping number layered with an irresistible groove we can’t get enough of today. The Hobart singer and producer has been working on her solo music for some time now outside of her work with S…
Funeral Suits are a band out of Dublin who made quite the impact with their 2012 debut album Lily of the Valley, an energetic and dramatic introductory release that set the four piece up as a band to watch as the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Editors and The Maccabees were also surging forward. They’ve cut their teeth at…
BIGSOUND may be some months down the line yet, but the Brisbane music conference and festival are already doling out some enticing details surrounding the event’s 15th anniversary. First up, the first official keynote speaker and buyer announcement. A diverse, well-respected list of music industry players have been confirmed for BIGSOUND this year, travelling to…
We’ve been following along with Melbourne’s Halcyon Drive lately as they gear up to release their new EP, Untethered. We got the lowdown on the recording process in general from the guys this week, bit today we decided to go a little deeper in finding out how the songs on the new Halcyon Drive EP came to be….
