Leaving behind your emotional baggage and moving on runs through the veins of “Essence of Me”, the new single from Portland’s Sparxsea. We are thrilled today to have the first listen, with accompanying video of this beautiful and meditative track, ahead of its release on Thursday, 29th August. Sparxsea grew up in a small town…
Funko Fusion is a mixture of Travellers Tales Lego games and Lego Dimensions, with a much more adult sense of humour in a collector fest with many controlling mechanics and things to collect. The game is officially born from the Funko Pop! franchise, with each character one of the real-life figures, and some other Funko-owned…
The ocean is already a wild, unbridled space for those of us that can see its dangerous beauty. Such intensity would only be exacerbated when removing the sense of sight, but for Australian surfing athlete Matt Formston it’s his reality, and one that he’s more than willing to exist within. Formston’s impressive athleticism and against-the-odds…
In March 1981, John Hinckley shot U.S. President Ronald Reagan in a failed assassination attempt driven by a dangerous obsession with the Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver and actress Jodie Foster. The attack shocked the world and forever changed American history. Found not guilty by reason of insanity, John spent thirty-five years in a psychiatric…
Coinciding with the release of their new album MajorDomo, Teenage Dads kicked off their Aussie tour in the River City this past Friday at The Tivoli. I have a special place in my heart for The Tivoli, the 1500-seat venue nestled in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The venue’s intimacy always highlights how powerful live music can…
Named for the Theta brain waves produced during deep relaxation, the latest Kimpton hotel to open in New York City is a welcome escape on the edge of the Theatre District. It’s sister, Kimpton Hotel Eventi, is just a few blocks from Empire State Building and is often referenced as one of the best value…
Teenage Dads took to the stage at The Tivoli in Brisbane last Friday night to kick off the national tour’s first stop in support of their new album MAJORDOMO. The venue was packed with enthusiastic fans eager to see the band live after their sold-out shows in Brisbane last year. Known for their unique blend…
Coming from Australia, it’s always fascinating to see just how different hospitality concepts are in the USA. Particularly New York City. I always return with ideas on how to change a city like Sydney and make it much more the world-class destination it pretends to be (it’s getting there, just not there yet). That said,…
Staying anywhere in Manhattan will break the bank. I don’t care whether it’s a budget hotel, a mid-range or a luxury stay. If you want to stay even one night in Manhattan, you’ll need a hefty savings account. Blame the cost of living, of course. Visiting New York City is prohibitively expensive right now, but…
The ghost with the most is back! To celebrate the release of Tim Burton‘s ghoulish sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, in Australian theatres from September 5th, 2024, starring Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux and Jenna Ortega, thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures Australia we have 5 digital double passes (Admit 2)…
I chatted with Bryn Soden, lead singer of Adelaide band Sturt Avenue, where we talked about the band’s origins and the nostalgia-heavy nature of their music. We also discussed his songwriting process, how it varies from the spontaneous to the deliberate. For their latest single, “Passenger Side”, Bryn reflects on a drive with a friend,…
He calls it “raging”. But there’s been a few words that have shaped this explosive performance style over the years. “Lit” “Turn Up” (or T.I’s twist, “Turn It”) “Crunk” Decades ago, a mosh pit at a hip hop concert would be a bit confusing to see. Even if Onyx was on stage shouting “Slam,” you…
Cirque Bon Bon, a 75-minute delightful cabaret-style show packed with exhilarating acrobats, contortionists and dancers, has been a wild success so far. Since its creation in 2021, it has attracted over 14, 000 patrons across Australia. It’s a French-themed yet Aussie-made circus/cabaret act, brought to life by Cirque Du Soleil Assistant Creative Director Ash Jacks…
It’s here and it’s queer – LGBTQIA+ celebration Melt is back for 2024! Running from October 23rd to November 10th at 70+ venues across Brisbane/Magandjin, tickets are already on sale for another stacked salute to community, diversity, inclusivity, and artistic expression. Artist from across the world are set to appear, with the festival lining up…
Released originally in 1994, “Chains” cemented Tina Arena’s status as a powerhouse in the global music landscape with its hauntingly crafted lyrics and emotionally charged vocals that only she can deliver. A silver record in the UK, where it placed in the Top 10, certified double platinum in Australia, and a Top 40 success on…
The Adelaide Film Festival runs between 23th October and 3rd November and will feature the movie The Correspondent. The opening night gala marks the world premier of this gripping movie. Directed by Kriv Stenders, The Correspondent stars Richard Roxburgh as Australian war correspondent Peter Greste who was arrested and jailed in Cairo, Egypt in 2013,…
New Line Cinema’s original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in Peter Jackson‘s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien, through the eyes of legendary anime director Kenji Kamiyama. Set 183 years before…
Cygni: All Guns Blazing admittedly caught me by surprise when I saw its first trailers. But upon playing it, I couldn’t have felt more at home. They might have been released before my time, but I still grew up playing arcade classics like Gradius, Galaga, R-Type and even Space Invaders, soaking up the addictive moment-to-moment…
It’s the penultimate playlist update for August and we’ve added ten more tracks to our Discovery playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. This week we’re celebrating the return of a firm favourite here at the AU: King Stingray. The band have just announced their much anticipated second album, For the Dreams, which is all set…
Let’s face it. Everyone is leaving purchases until the very last minute these days. Festivals and live music, clothes and shoes, new technology. In this economy, we’re down to the wire when it comes to our spending habits. And so you haven’t got dad a Father’s Day gift yet, have you? Not to worry. You’ve…
The Good Things 2024 lineup is finally here, and it is stacked! Headlining the event is the iconic Californian nu-metal band Korn, marking the thirtieth anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album. Joining them are Sum 41, who will deliver their final-ever Australian shows as they bid farewell to fans early next year. Playing tracks from…
Queensland singer / songwriter AYLA has just released her full-length album Dopamine. We caught up with her to chat about the evolution of the album, and the influences and processes that went into the making of it. It’s taken four years to release the album. I guess COVID must have got in the way early…
Just in case I’ve never mentioned it in writing, I’ll mention it again; I bloody love Indiana Jones. Growing up with the films on VHS as a kid, I have nothing but fond memories of the boulder escape from Raiders of the Lost Ark, the monkey brains from Temple of Doom and drinking from the…
Melbourne based singer/songwriter Sunset Salore has been delivering enchanting alt pop since her debut in 2019. The second half of 2024 is shaping up to be a success for the artist, with the release last month of the incisive “Call It”, and we are thrilled to be premiering her latest single, the gorgeous “Mystery and Magic”….
Since their debut EP Wett Weather in 2017, Teenage Dads have been captivating audiences far and wide. Their 2018 debut album, Potpourri Lake, quickly established the Victorian quartet as a force to be reckoned with, delivering an iconic sound that truly sets them apart in the indie music scene. Not ones to rest on their…
Thanks to Madman Entertainment, we have 10 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to giveaway to the wild Irish language comedy Kneecap, a real-life story of how the titular anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. The film won the Audience Award at Sundance this year…
Gamescom 2024 is off to a a cracking start, with its Opening Night Live showcase boasting a huge lineup of previously announced and brand new games on the way in 2024 and beyond. We’ve also included some pre and post show announcements here as well. Without further ado, let’s wrap everything up below! BORDERLANDS 4…
Written and directed by Karl R. Hearne, The G, which focuses on a mysterious older woman seeking revenge on the corrupt legal guardian who destroyed her life, is a unique take on the classic revenge thriller. Inspired by this real-life grandmother and lead by renowned character actress Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone, Iron Man 3, Leave…
Between The Beekeeper, Thelma and now The G, older women haven’t had the greatest luck in cinema when it comes to scams of some sort as of late Whilst financial abuse via a scam phone call collective was at the centre of the formers – which resulted in Jason Statham and June Squibb, respectively, trolling…
Indie folk-rock group The Rayes, fronted by sisters Rebecca and Jordan, are on the countdown to releasing their second studio album, Limb Pulled Taut, to be released on the 27th of September. Two singles have already dropped, “Thoughts” and “Before You Go”, and today we are thrilled to be premiering the third, “Sister Jane” ahead of…
