Music News The Australian Music Prize nominations list is here by Cassie Benco The complete list of albums nominated for this year’s Australian Music Prize has been revealed, and oh what a year it has been. The 2021 Soundmerch Australian Music Prize nominees…
Music News Mike Nesmith of the Monkees dead at 78 by Cassie Benco Legendary singer and guitarist of the Monkees, Mike Nesmith, has tragically died of heart failure at age 78. Up until only last month, Mike Nesmith, the wool hat wearing, guitar…
Music News Australia’s music industry is facing a long overdue review by Cassie Benco The Australian music industry is facing its own reckoning with an independent review into sexual harm, harassment, and discrimination. The entertainment industry worldwide was given a shake in the wake…
News Science Weird Futurama-looking suicide capsule passes Swiss legal review by Cassie Benco While this looks like the cryogenic freezer that sends Fry to the future, it’s more like the iconic suicide booth, only pain-free. That’s right, it’s a 3D printed suicide capsule…
Music News Pop Culture Actually, Marilyn Manson still has a Grammy nomination by Cassie Benco Don’t be confused by the headline’s – Manson still has a Grammy nom, and his Best Rap Song removal has nothing to do with abuse allegations. Although Marilyn Manson has…
Music News Pop Culture Most Shazamed song of 2021 taken home by Aussie rapper by Cassie Benco The world is in its TikTok era – popular music is determined by its short-form video virality, and 2021’s most Shazamed song reflects this. Gone are the days of enjoying…
Music News Don’t Dream It’s Over: Crowded House are coming back with 2022 Australian tour by Cassie Benco Crowded House have announced they will be touring Australia for the first time in 12 years. Following the release of their 2021 album Dreamer’s are Waiting, Crowded House will be taking…
News Oasis cover band among 61 people trapped in pub for three nights by Cassie Benco Imagine rocking up to the pub on a Friday night to check out an Oasis cover band, and ending up stuck there for a three-night sleepover. While this sounds like…
Music News Jayda G, Floating Points, and more to play Pitch Music & Arts 2022 by Cassie Benco Australia is readily entering its festival renaissance as 2022 approaches, and the Pitch Music & Arts lineup has us pumped. Pitch Music & Arts is welcoming it’s community back next…
Music News WATCH: Budjerah, Gretta Ray, and Ngaiire cover Sweet Disposition by Cassie Benco Three of the most prominent voices in Australian music right now have teamed up to bless us with a rendition of The Temper Trap’s Sweet Disposition. ABC’s live music program,…
Film and TV News Internationally acclaimed actor David Gulpilil dead at 68 by Cassie Benco David Gulpilil, internationally acclaimed actor and cultural icon, has died at 68 after a long battle with lung cancer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains…
Music News After two years, Groovin the Moo will be back in April 2022 by Cassie Benco The ever-growing 2022 festival calendar has a new addition: Groovin the Moo will be back in Maitland, Canberra, and Bendigo next year in April! After two years of no Moo…
Film and TV News Pop Culture Where to watch South Park: Post COVID in Australia by Cassie Benco South Park is back with a Post-COVID special that tackles all things pandemic; from zoom and fatigue to anti-vaxxers. Everybody’s favourite satirical animated TV series, South Park, is back again…