Arts Music No Apologies, Just Bangers: Danica Bryant on her Bold New Era by Alex Cooper From neurodiversity to queer anthems, Bryant’s Feast is a full-course rebellion. Danica Bryant is carving her name into the pop landscape with fearless authenticity. The Napier-born, Wellington-based artist blends playful indie pop…
News Politics World Two Australian activists return home after detention in Israel by Alex Cooper Back on Aussie soil, yet still determined. Two Australian activists detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home this morning, ending a tense ordeal for…
Music News Crowded House Unplugged: Iconic Band Announces Intimate ‘Pop Up Shows’ Tour by Alex Cooper The hits you love, the way they were meant to be heard. Crowded House is trading stadiums for soulful intimacy with their newly announced ‘Pop Up Shows’ Australian tour this October and…
Music News Venues ‘Stolen, Not Saved’: Gasometer Hotel’s former owners blast ‘shady’ relaunch by Alex Cooper A bitter clash over legacy, debt, and the soul of Melbourne’s live music scene. The revival of Collingwood’s iconic Gasometer Hotel has sparked a bitter feud, with its former owners slamming the…
Health Music News Justin Timberlake takes to Instagram to drop massive Health Revelation by Alex Cooper The pop icon reveals his health struggle and why the show had to go on. Justin Timberlake is opening up about a personal health battle with Lyme disease. The Grammy-winning…
Arts Music ‘Badlanding’ is a High-Flying Return for East Coast Low by Alex Cooper From the pubs of Newcastle to your speakers, this record kicks life in the teeth. Steel City rockers East Coast Low return with a vengeance on their third full-length album…
Arts Music Awaiting Connection’s ‘first time living’: A Genre-Blurring Journey through Adolescence by Alex Cooper The band’s journey from home recordings to a fully realised, emotionally charged sound. Awaiting Connection, the Melbourne and Sydney-based alt-rock quartet, has been carving out a distinct sonic identity since…
Arts Music News Here are Happy’s Must-See events at BIGSOUND 2025! by Alex Cooper What to Catch at BIGSOUND 2025 (So You Don’t Miss the Good Stuff) From September 2 – 5, Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley turns into a non-stop music takeover – gigs in…
Film and TV Music News Party in the (Disney) USA: Miley Cyrus plots Hannah Montana’s 20th Bash by Alex Cooper Pop’s ultimate alter ego gets her flowers 🎉 Two decades ago, a blonde wig changed pop culture forever, and Miley Cyrus isn’t letting the milestone pass quietly. As Hannah Montana…
News Ozzy’s Birmingham Farewell: A City Roars “Oi Oi Oi!” for its Prince of Darkness by Alex Cooper Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy! Birmingham erupted in a thunderous chorus of “Ozzy! Ozzy! Ozzy!” as thousands of fans flooded the streets to celebrate the life of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. What could have…
Arts Music News TikTok to Stage: How Gen Z is Reinventing Live Music by Alex Cooper Why the next generation is trading headliners for hidden gems. Gen Z is rewriting the rules. In a survey with Victorian high schoolers (courtesy of the Department of Education Victoria),…
News Venues Capitol Theatre by Alex Cooper From the moment you enter, you’re wrapped in old-world charm. Step inside the Capitol Theatre and you’re stepping into a slice of Sydney’s cultural soul. This grand vintage beauty in…
Arts News Spin, Create, Party: adidas Originals Hosts a Collingwood Soundwave by Alex Cooper Workshops by day, beats by night. Creativity is set to erupt in Collingwood this Saturday as adidas Originals Studio lands at Flower Club for a one-day-only cultural takeover. Merging the…
