Books News Rare photos of Bob Dylan by Jacinta Rets These rare photos of Bob Dylan remained in a drawer for 30 years, although are now published in a book by Rizzoli as well as featured in an exhibition at…
News Conspiracy theorists have proved that Kanye West is David Bowie’s long-awaited Starman. Umm… by Jacinta Rets Conspiracy theorists from the ‘Official blog for the Kanye West, David Bowie conspiracy’ believe that West’s destiny was prophesied long ago, in a 1972 David Bowie song. Whether its Tupac,…
Arts News Behold George Harrison’s psychedelic 1966 selfies from India by Jacinta Rets Using naught but lens, angle and exposure without effects, editing or adjusting, George Harrison’s 1966 selfies have a natural psychedelic feel. In 1966 George Harrison took a trip to India,…
News Love going to gigs alone? A study has proved that solo gigging is on the rise by Jacinta Rets Can’t take your trap-loving friends anywhere? Join the 65 per cent of live music lovers who have attended gigs on their own, reporting that the music actually sounded better without…
Music Diving to the depths of melancholy with watery four-piece Ruth Carp and the Fish Heads by Jacinta Rets Swimming out of Sydney’s inner-west is Newtown-based school of fish, Ruth Carp and The Fish Heads. Forming in early 2015 and accumulating an underground following ever since, this indie-rock four…
News Forget the headliners, here are 5 amazing artists down low on the 2018 Bluesfest lineup by Jacinta Rets Byron Bay Bluesfest is fast approaching, this year’s lineup better than ever before. With the likes of Robert Plant, Tash Sultana, Harts and Canned Heat stealing the spotlight, has anyone…
News Wide Open Space unveil a spectacularly diverse lineup for 2018 by Jacinta Rets Always had trouble blending in? Not to worry, Wide Open Space Festival (WOS) celebrates standing out from the crowd, making a name for itself as one of the most out there…
News Good Friday turns badass with Bad Friday’s killer 2018 lineup by Jacinta Rets If your ideal Easter long weekend involves anything but chocolate bunnies and everything Aussie music, Bad Friday will be right up your alley. For the 9th year running, Bad Friday have…
Interviews Music DZ Deathrays chat their new LP Bloody Lovely, the biggest and nastiest one yet by Jacinta Rets Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley are DZ Deathrays, the snarling thrash duo that reside in different states and still manage to smash it as a band. Ahead of their third studio…
News Free this weekend? There ain’t nowhere better to be than Old Mate’s Block Party by Jacinta Rets If you’re the kind of music lover who finds themselves at six gigs a week, and trawling Spotify in between, this one’s for you. This coming Saturday marks the third…
News PREMIERE: Suits, ninjas and white powder: get your fix in Rooftop Love Club’s new clip White Collar by Jacinta Rets Hailing from Toronto, duo Rooftop Love Club are whipping up authentic blues-tinged tunes thick with reverb and an undeniable inkling to shake your hair around. The pair have returned with a…
Music Already over 2018? Dive back into the 1950s with Ashleigh Watson by Jacinta Rets Lovers of soul and Motown alike, you’ll want to feast your ears on LA-based lady of soul and alternative-pop, Ashleigh Watson. Originally from Melbourne and former member of world-famous girl…
Music Need to let it all out? Drown your sorrows in Glass Tides’ hard-hitting new offering Forever by Jacinta Rets Four-piece from Adelaide Glass Tides have been approaching the scene at scorching speed since their recent formation in late 2017. With one EP already under their belt and first single Forever…
