New MusicSufjan Stevens – ‘The Ascension’: Album Review by Manning Patston The Ascension, the latest album from Sufjan Stevens, abrasively discusses America’s failures through a kaleidoscope of synthesisers, drum machines, and proclamations. After three minutes of listening…
NewsWorldJail break: real life prisoner escapes Indonesian death row in the most disgusting possible way by Manning Patston Jail break: a Chinese prisoner on death row has dug a hole from his cell in a Jakarta prison and escaped through the sewage tunnels….
NewsWeirdYou can now buy $1200 grass-stained jeans from Gucci by Manning Patston Luxury fashion brand Gucci is no stranger to matching insane trends with a ridiculous price tag, but grass-stained jeans might be taking it too far….
NewsTVEllen DeGeneres returns to air with an apology which fails to impress by Manning Patston Following an investigation about her toxic workplace environment, Ellen Degeneres has returned for season 18 of her show with a patchy apology. Good morning, and…
New MusicThe Shang – ‘Tales of the Wild South West’ EP Review by Manning Patston The Shang’s Tales of the Wild South West showcases the rockers in a refined state of reflection, equipped with dirty tones, pulsing bass, and agile drumming….
NewsScienceA 22,000-year-old, perfectly preserved bear carcass has been found in Russia by Manning Patston Scientists from Russia’s North-Eastern Federal University have discovered a preserved bear carcass from the Ice Age, estimated to be at least 22,000 years old. Normally, finding the…
NewsPoliticsPop Culture‘Vote #1 Homer Simpson’ campaign posters are mysteriously appearing in Canberra by Manning Patston Through a tumultuous year, perhaps leadership from the beloved Homer Simpson is what we truly need? The hopelessly loveable Homer Simpson seems to have expanded…
ListsA definitive guide to the best song on every single Kanye West album by Manning Patston In celebration of Kanye West’s sweeping discography, we have attempted the impossible: finding the best song on every single Yeezy album. Yeezy. Ye. Yeezus. Kanye…
NewsPop CultureWeirdRolling Stones’ Bill Wyman sells world’s most expensive toilet seat at auction by Manning Patston Last weekend saw a massive Rolling Stones auction with gear from bassist Bill Wyman up for grabs, plus band paraphernalia including a toilet seat cover….
NewsScienceSpaceA possible hint of alien life has just been found in the clouds of Venus by Manning Patston Phosphine has been found in the clouds surrounding Venus, pointing to the possibility of alien life on our next-door neighbour planet. Nothing quite gets the…
NewsWeirdDonald Trump says ‘November Rain’ by Guns N’ Roses is the greatest music video of all time by Manning Patston Amidst a sea of Donald Trump headlines lies the 45th President of the United States’ opinion on the best music video of all time: November…
New MusicWATCH: Phoebe Bridgers & Arlo Parks – ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ (Radiohead cover) by Manning Patston Indie star and singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers teamed up with British act Arlo Parks for a chilling cover of Radiohead’s Fake Plastic Trees. Embodying the lonely-sounding…
NewsCraving international travel? A new 15-minute COVID-19 test could be the answer by Manning Patston Speaking at a recent aviation conference, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce asserted there was “reason to be optimistic” regarding international travel following COVID-19. Trying to predict…
