News Patti Smith is being honoured with a prestigious literary award by Claudia Schmidt Patti Smith – rocker, author, and pop culture icon extraordinaire – is being honoured by PEN America, receiving their 2020 Literary Service Award. The award, which recognises authors whose writing…
News Hollywood icon, Kirk Douglas, has just passed away by Claudia Schmidt Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas has just passed away. The actor, who rose to prominence during Hollywood’s “golden age”, starring in more than 90 roles, was aged 103. Iconic Hollywood actor Kirk…
News It’s official: Trump has been acquitted by Claudia Schmidt After almost five months, the impeachment trial against Donald Trump has ended in an acquittal. This means an end to the impeachment process, and that Trump will remain in office…
Music News Sufjan Stevens has announced a new album, check out the first song by Claudia Schmidt Sufjan Stevens has announced that he will be releasing a new album – this time a collaborative LP with his stepfather Lowell Brams. The album is titled Aporia, and we…
News Are Green Day, Weezer, and Fall Out Boy about to tour Australia? by Claudia Schmidt UPDATE: The rumours are true, and a Green Day tour has been announced. Check out the full list of tour dates below. In September last year, Green Day, Weezer, and…
News How Greta Thunberg is inspiring a new era of activism by Claudia Schmidt Greta Thunberg was the name on all the headlines last year. For good reason. Thunberg represented hope for the future of our planet in the form of a fresh voice:…
News Bushfire Brandalism: Incredible bushfire art being removed from Aussie bus stops by Claudia Schmidt Aussie bus stops have been hijacked by artists for a guerilla bushfire campaign. The campaign, which is called #BushfireBrandalism, is popping up in suburbs across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Yet…
News Some guy reckons he cured his coronavirus with whisky by Claudia Schmidt A 25-year-old man has claimed that he cured his coronavirus using the simple remedy of an inhaler, a bottle of whisky, and some honey. The British man admits that he…
Film and TV News New Chuck Berry doco contains rare footage of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more by Claudia Schmidt A new documentary dedicated to the late Chuck Berry will feature rare footage of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Brown Eyed Handsome Man is set…
News Liam Gallagher says Noel turned down £100 million for an Oasis reunion by Claudia Schmidt Grab some popcorn and get comfortable – the latest episode of the Liam and Noel Gallagher saga is here. This time Liam has accused Noel of turning down a 100…
News Faith No More announce huge 2020 Australian tour by Claudia Schmidt After some teasing earlier this week, Faith No More have just announced that they will be touring Australia later this year! The tour will be their first Aussie headline tour…
Music LISTEN: Bat For Lashes – ‘The Boys of Summer’ by Claudia Schmidt Bat For Lashes has released a stripped-back cover of Don Henley’s iconic The Boys of Summer. The track is part of a new live EP, and the singer opts for a…
Music WATCH: Kaytranada – ‘10%’ by Claudia Schmidt Kaytranada has just released the video for 10% featuring Kali Uchis and it’s a retro-club wonderland. The song was the first single off, BUBBA, his first album in three years, released…
