Music Inside the raw, bouncy, hand-painted world of Crispy Danger by Alex Cooper “Why start small?” When legendary mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge, whose resume includes Bruce Springsteen and Green Day, decides to mix an unsigned band’s debut single, the music world should stop…
Music BOOF HEADS on ‘ACAC,’ going broke, and why fighting your boss is a creative process by Alex Cooper Boof or be boofed. Brisbane’s most barbaric musical exports, BOOF HEADS, are back to remind you exactly why they’ve become the undisputed kings of chaotic, heavy-hitting entertainment. Fresh off their…
Music News Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ film features crotch lasers and a possible tour tease by Alex Cooper Madonna’s freaky bedtime story finally arrives. Madonna has dropped ‘Confessions II – The Film’, a star-studded 14-minute visual feast for her upcoming album out July 3. The video, released globally…
Music News Charli XCX announces 2026 North America tour with $20 ‘Angel Tickets’ by Alex Cooper Charli will donate half of the front-row charity ticket proceeds to Transgender Law Center. Charli XCX announced her 2026 ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’ across North America, supporting her upcoming album of…
News Sports Tim Payne, the “least-known” FIFA World Cup star, launches past five million followers by Alex Cooper The internet’s favourite All White has finally met his viral creator. New Zealand defender Tim Payne finally met the internet architect of his sudden fame, Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, just…
best new books Prince estate announces timeless compilation with ten unreleased vault tracks by Alex Cooper The Purple One’s vault has cracked open once more. On August 28th, the Prince estate will release ‘Timeless,’ a new compilation featuring ten rare and unreleased tracks spanning from 1977…
Arts Idles’ Joe Talbot and father Nigel open free art show in Newport by Alex Cooper Punk rocker explores memory through sculpture. Joe Talbot, frontman of the raucous punk band IDLES, is trading his microphone for a chisel. Alongside his father, Nigel, he has launched ‘Musoleum…
Music Dame Haff’s Nostalgia proves that irony and sincerity can share a synth patch. by Alex Cooper Easy, breezy, and anything but simple. Dame Haff, the solo brainchild of London-born, transatlantic-shaped Dan Mehaffey, arrives with a debut EP that refuses to sit still. It’s a record that…
Music News Pixies to release ‘Bossanova’ and ‘Trompe Le Monde’ 40th anniversary reissues with unreleased tracks by Alex Cooper Remastered, rare, and ready to spin. To mark their 40th anniversary, the Pixies are unearthing rare gems from the vault. On September 11th, the band will release lavish vinyl reissues…
Music Menzies on their “wildly universal” new album, MJ Lenderman’s praise, and their huge NZ tour by Alex Cooper Magic, sausage rolls, and the ferry ride of a lifetime. New Zealand’s most delightfully crooked alt-country band, Menzies, has finally done it. The Wellington outfit has released their wildly anticipated…
Film and TV News Voice of Aqua Teen Hunger Force’s Frylock, Carey Means, selling handmade plushies to avoid eviction by Alex Cooper Frylock’s voice needs our help. Carey Means, beloved voice of Frylock from Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force, has revealed that he and his wife, Leah Levin Means, are facing…
News Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos unite for wild Irn-Bru ad by Alex Cooper Girders, guitars, and glorious breakdancing Scotland’s World Cup victory has sparked an unlikely musical miracle. Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos have teamed up for a gloriously bizarre Irn-Bru…
Music News Lauv exits Khalid’s Australia and New Zealand tour due to mental health struggles by Alex Cooper A brave step back from the spotlight. Lauv has abruptly withdrawn from his opening slot on Khalid’s ‘It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour’ across Australia and New Zealand this November, confessing…
