Music Happy listening: the best new releases of the week by Patti Burton This week has been a big one for new music! So grab a drink, sit back and enjoy our latest instalment of Happy Listening. From…
Live News Enigmatic and undeniably powerful: Aldous Harding hypnotises Sydney’s Metro Theatre by Patti Burton An Aldous Harding show is notoriously unpredictable, indescribable and undeniably powerful, as her on-stage persona overflows with uniqueness and a touching sense of wonder. Her…
News We’re giving Happy readers discounted tickets to Sydney Underground Film Festival’s opening night by Patti Burton That’s right, we’re giving our faithful readers discounted tickets to Sydney Underground Film Festival’s opening night, whoopee! The annual weekend of extreme, warped and transgressive…
Music NZ artist Roy Irwin’s latest single Awful is enigmatic and genre bending by Patti Burton Tmaki Makaurau man Roy Irwin has released a new single Awful and it’s enigmatic, infectious and genre bending. Irwin’s solo project has seen the New…
Music Dear Doonan’s latest single Puff Puff Give is a stoners anthem by Patti Burton Sunshine Coast psych outfit Dear Doonan are back with their new single Puff Puff Give and it truly is a stoner’s anthem. With entrancing trumpet…
Music Ben Evolent crafts a lively and folk-filled soundscape on Shiver by Patti Burton Northern Territory artist Ben Evolent (real name Joshua Tarka) has released his latest single Shiver, and its mellow and folky quality paints a sun-drenched folk…
Music Mwansa and Lauren Joy are a match made in heaven on Wildest Dreams by Patti Burton Perth-based songwriter and producer Mwansa has really flexed his artistic muscle on his latest track Wildest Dreams; an uplifting and expansive tune featuring South African artist…
Needle In The Hay News We’re celebrating Needle In The Hay with a massive finalists party! by Patti Burton To mark the return of Happy’s Needle In The Hay vinyl comp, we’re putting on a massive free party to celebrate with some of the…
Music The Culture Industry’s debut album is hard hitting and unrelenting by Patti Burton Wollongong-based grunge trio The Culture Industry have released their debut album Who Are We All… and it’s hard-hitting punk rock at its finest. With unwavering…
Music Happy listening: the 6 best new releases of the week by Patti Burton This week has brought the world another stack of new releases from some amazing artists. Here are five that stand out to us. From Australian…
News The Australian Women in Music Awards have announced their 2019 speakers and hosts by Patti Burton Yumi Stynes (broadcaster, podcaster and writer) and Alethea Beetson (Kabi Kabi + Wiradjuri artist and producer) have both been named as the hosts of this…
News WATCH: Lana Del Rey – Fuck It I Love You/The Greatest by Patti Burton Iconic and beloved American songstress Lana Del Rey has released a double music video for her two songs Fuck It I Love You and The…
News An all-female Tom Waits tribute album is coming in November by Patti Burton Phoebe Bridgers, Aimee Mann, Angie McMahon and Patty Griffin have been named as just a few of the artists who will feature on an all-female…
