The era of the climb is over, but Uluru’s array of dazzling cultural experiences has made it an even more vital destination for all Australians. It’s not every day the world’s longest surviving culture invites you into its home, but here I am. Layered-up in a laundry-load of clothes, my breath fails to cloud despite…
Legendary noise-pop pioneers The Jesus and Mary Chain captivated the crowd last weekend, filling the Forum with a rowdy crowd. The Scottish icons delivered a set drenched in their signature reverb and distortion, with a solid on-stage presence. Celebrating the enduring legacy of their influential sound, highlights from the set included classics like “Just Like…
Are you ready for an exciting month of gaming? August 2024 is packed with various new PS5 games, promising something for everyone. From action-packed adventures to adorable cat quests, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s a look at the PS5 games that are being released this month! Already Released (August 1st-6th): Star Wars:…
Opening on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood earlier in the year, the new Power Up Cafe is a companion to Super Nintendo World in the theme park’s lower lot. The “cafe” sits in the New York strip, taking inspiration from the “real life” Mario universe you saw featured in the billion-dollar making Super…
To celebrate the home digital release of Despicable Me 4, thanks to Universal Pictures we have an exclusive piece of concept art to give away to one lucky reader, signed by the voice of Gru himself, Steve Carell, as well as a Digital Access Code so you can view the film at home. In Illumination’s…
You’ve definitely heard Sweet, even if the name doesn’t ring a bell. With iconic hits like “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox On The Run” and a mammoth career spanning over fifty years, Sweet has navigated a tumultuous history. Yet throughout all the spinoff groups, the revolving door of band members, and the multiple hiatuses, one constant…
Over the last 10 years, I must admit, I have been a Roomba convert. Being able to “set and forget” the mundane task of vacuuming and mopping the floors has simply been a godsend. So the notion of bringing a new cleaning product into my life that requires manual operation was an interesting question to…
Chinese company Dreame Technology is a fairly new name in Sydney, but it’s one that could easily make an impact in the coming months as more of the brand’s advanced robot vacuums rip into the increasingly crowded market. For the past few years, the market for robot vacuums has become just as fiery and competitive…
What do you get when you combine two iconic, era-defining front men who together account for nine number-one albums, millions of record sales and a staggering 38 songs in Triple J’s Hottest 100? Well, mostly the answer is a question: Why didn’t this happen sooner? The real answer to that question though, is Fanning Dempsey…
Whilst Detained can’t always escape its low budget, B-movie atmosphere, props must be given to co-writer/director Felipe Mucci for having a clear destination in mind to guide his film whenever it threatens to write itself into a corner. Co-written with Jeremy Palmer, Detained banks a lot of its narrative on coincidence, and it certainly asks…
From unflattering comparisons, unassailable legacies and assumptions of unearned success, following in the footsteps of a famous parent likely requires a little bit of masochism. No doubt the privilege, access, and prestige of being the offspring of a Beatle like Julian Lennon or Zak Starkey makes things easier, but the bravery to follow in those…
As Olympic fever takes hold, this week we have updated our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with ten new tracks, including two we exclusively premiered. This week our Track of the Week is “Painting My Roof Again” from New Zealand’s indie psych-rock band The Butlers. “Painting My Roof Again” features beautiful melodies, exquisite musicianship and dreamy harmonies as…
Continuing his directorial trajectory where every other film is one that doesn’t quite land with the masses, Trap, despite an intriguing set up and some delicious work from a committed Josh Hartnett, isn’t the top-tier M. Night Shyamalan that some might be expecting. Whilst he has certain films throughout his career that are either universally…
TW: the following article discusses violence against women, including rape and assault. We are 30 weeks into 2024 and 54 women have lost their lives largely at the hands of men. By the time you read this, that statistic will have increased. On average a woman is being murdered by a man every 3 days…
EB Games had been teasing this one for the past couple of days, and I was admittedly intrigued to see what this might bring. A new level perhaps? Would that fabled Level V card be available to everyone this time around? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Enter EB World Plus. Available as of 9 am…
Reuniting some 20+ plus years after their critically mauled, much forgotten, product-of-its-time comedic thriller Head Over Heels, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Monica Potter, both actors who never really maintained their late 90s, early 2000s hype, topline another comedic thriller of sorts in The Girl in the Pool; except, the comedy here is presumably unintentional. Breaking…
Australian director Jocelyn Moorhouse is no stranger to working with some of the industry’s finest actresses. But what about the most fabulous? Starring Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally and Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Fabulous Four is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Sarandon, Mullally, and Ralph) who travel to Key West,…
There must be something in the water in Mulubinba/Newcastle as it has been churning out some stellar bands recently. Another one which has us pumped is Loons, who have been serving up fabulous surf rock and today we are stoked to be premiering their new tune, the anthemic “Money Honey”, ahead of its release on…
D-Link ANZ has officially launched its new DSL-X3052E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 VDSL2/ ADSL2+ Modem Router with VoIP. Routers are constantly evolving and improving, and the AX3000 is looking to push boundaries once again. It will feature the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, bringing fast and efficient Wi-Fi into any home, which also helps with stronger connections…
Julia Lawrinson, known for her books for young adult and middle grade readers, has written about her own life before – albeit in a highly fictionalised way. Longtime readers of Lawrinson’s work will recognise elements of her new memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, released this May through Fremantle Press. And though the book itself…
In A Violent Nature is being praised as a one-of-a-kind horror experience that must be enjoyed on the big screen. Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January as part of the festivals celebrated ‘Midnight’ program, this unique horror film released theatrically in the US on 1,426 screens and grossed US$3 million in…
Looking at a film like In A Violent Nature from the surface, it’s easy to link Chris Nash‘s slasher to something like the Friday the 13th series. His creation here – the non-verbal, physically imposing Johnny – is akin to Jason Vorhees in his stature and seeming penchant for walking after his victims over a…
On Tuesday, it will be sixty-nine years to the day since Johnny Cash recorded one of his most famous songs, “Folsom Prison Blues”. To honour the occasion, one of our finest singer/songwriters, Jack Biilmann is releasing his own re-working of this timeless classic. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday,…
Thanks to Transmission Films we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the new ensemble comedy The Fabulous Four, starring Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally and Sheryl Lee Ralph, in Australian cinemas from August 1st, 2024. If three’s a crowd, four’s a party! THE FABULOUS FOUR is an uproarious comedy about a…
On Friday July 26, we had the pleasure of seeing one of Australia’s favourite Freo bands, San Cisco, where they played at the UC Refectory as part of their regional tour. It’s always a treat to have a band stop by to say hello in Canberra: especially when it’s to do with a new studio…
As the sun rises on what is set to be another blistering summers day in Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi (Ryan Gonzalez -they/them) is getting ready to start work. Chasing away petty vandal Graffiti Pete (Jervis Livelo – he/him), he begins to talk about his life, his world and this little corner of Manhattan he…
For the final time this month we’ve added ten of the best new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including single we premiered earlier in the week. Our final Track of the Week for July is “Let Down” the latest single from Berlin/Bali/Amsterdam-via-Byron band Tora. “Let Down” is the latest taster…
When you think about where to get yourself some great Chinese dumplings and Dim Sum, it’s fair to say that the American desert doesn’t immediately come to mind. Nonetheless, Las Vegas in Nevada proves to hold a secret treasure trove of some of the best dumplings in North America, with plenty of options on the…
Central Coast alt-rock outfit Bad Witch are relatively fresh on the scene, and have been getting some keen attention for their enticing blend of punk, rock and blues. They dropped their debut release, “Uptight” in 2022, and have released a handful of exquisite singles since, most recently the crunchy “739”. We are thrilled to be…
Arriving on Prime Video in Australia on July 25th, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action comedy that tells of the story of the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials, including author Ian Fleming. Directed by Guy Ritchie and featuring…
