Features Music Japanoise: The most insane music genre in the world by Sam Bowmer We take a look at the Japanese noise (or “japanoise”) scene of the 20th Century, one of the most batshit music scenes to ever exist. One thing music aficionados love…
Lists Music The must-see classic acts at Bluesfest 2023 by Sam Bowmer With Byron Bay Bluesfest fast approaching, we take a look at the must-see classic acts on the music festival’s stellar lineup. Byron Bay Bluesfest is almost here, and as we’ve…
Music News Check out Big Wheels’ addictive new single ‘Colourblind’ by Sam Bowmer Sydney’s soft-rock sweethearts Big Wheels have shared their new single Colourblind with us ahead of its release this week. Colourblind is the latest single from Big Wheels, drawing influence from the…
Music News Best New Music: Paramore, Gorillaz, Lizzo, and more by Sam Bowmer Welcome back to Happy Mag’s Best New Music, every Friday we highlight the best new releases from the past week. Another Friday comes to pass and the weekend awaits, we’ve…
Music News All Our Exes Live In Texas’ Georgia Mooney releases debut solo single by Sam Bowmer Georgia Mooney from All Our Exes Live In Texas has released her debut solo single War Romance, a dramatic and expansive musing on love at the end of the world. Talented…
Music News The unmissable Groovin the Moo 2023 sideshows by Sam Bowmer Beloved international acts Denzel Curry, Eliza Rose and bbno$ have announced Groovin the Moo sideshows and we’ve got all the details. Last week saw Groovin the Moo announce one of…
News The Fred again.. hype explained by Sam Bowmer Fred again.. fever has well and truly hit Australia, but who is the English producer and why is he so popular? By now you’ve almost certainly heard of Fred again..,…
Music News Aussie artists are being blocked from using their own music on TikTok by Sam Bowmer A new experiment TikTok is running in the Australian market is preventing some Australian artists from using and promoting their own music on the platform. As originally reported by Bloomberg,…
Music Flashback: Watch Alex Lahey perform live at Enmore by Sam Bowmer In celebration of our upcoming Live from Happy Vol. 1 release, we’re taking a look back at one of our favourite Happy Sessions: Alex Lahey performing Perth Traumatic Stress Disorder….
Features Lists Music 10 of the most expensive music videos ever made by Sam Bowmer We take a look at 10 of the most expensive music videos ever made, with eye-watering production budgets in the millions of dollars. Music videos have come a long way…
Live Music Photography Sydney Laneway Festival 2023 Highlights by Sam Bowmer We look back at some of the best sets from Sydney Laneway Festival 2023, including Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Fontaines D.C. and more. This past weekend saw the Laneway Festival take…
Lists Music 7 Reasons you should attend Bluesfest 2023 by Sam Bowmer From the incredible lineup to the amazing doughnuts, we take a look at why Byron Bay Bluesfest is unmissable this year. Every year, music lovers from all over the world…
Features Music Best New Music: Skrillex, Lil Yachty, BLESSED, and more by Sam Bowmer Welcome to Happy Mag’s Best New Music. Every Friday we’ll highlight the best new releases from the past week. It’s been quite the week for the music world: the “greatest…
