Music News Needle in the Hay International Spotlight: Lemonsuckr by Tammy Moir Lemonsuckr bring their good selves to the Needle in the Hay competition spotlight New kids on the block, Lemonsuckr are are the latest entrants in Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay…
News Video Premiere: Novanoise Unleash Their Raw, Anthemic Energy in ‘Winter Sun’ by Tammy Moir Novanoise’s Winter Sun is the anthem you didn’t know you needed—raw, powerful, and cathartic If you thought alt-rock anthems were a thing of the past, think again. Novanoise is back…
Music Album Review: NAYM – You Know Me Better Than I Do by Tammy Moir At just 17, NAYM is already proving that age is no barrier to creating deeply reflective, genre-blending music His debut album, You Know Me Better Than I Do, is a…
Lists Music News New Music Friday: The Terrys, Dead Mall and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory by Tammy Moir Another week, another batch of fresh tracks to check out Halfway through January and 2025 is already delivering some of the freshest tunes we’ve heard in a while! From indie-rock…
Music Cana Nongkhlaw is blending Khasi folk and jazz into something seriously cool – we catch up with the Shillong-based artist to hear all about it by Tammy Moir In a world where authenticity and artistry collide, Cana Nongkhlaw is carving out her own musical niche Hailing from the lush hills of Shillong, Meghalaya, the Khasi artist is a…
Music Lonergyal’s Loveless: A Cathartic Dive into Heartbreak and Healing by Tammy Moir Lonergyal’s latest EP Loveless is a cathartic dose of girl indie pop that unpacks the ache of love in all its raw, visceral glory The Toronto-based singer,songwriter, and producer, known…
Music Moon For Two Delivers Introspective Indie Gem ‘Plane Ride’ by Tammy Moir If you’re into introspective indie gems that combine the lighthearted with the profound, Plane Ride delivers in spades The song’s mix of dreamy synths, pulsing indie sensibilities, and deeply reflective…
News Amy Hetherington announces massive 2025 Australian tour: Proud as Punch by Tammy Moir Darwin’s comedy queen Amy Hetherington is hitting the road in 2025, taking her new show Proud As Punch to over 50 venues across Australia. With stops at Perth Fringe, Adelaide…
Clocked Music News Green Room with Stevan by Tammy Moir Wollongong’s own, Stevan, recently swung by Happy Mag’s Green Room for a gaming sesh with Xbox—and needless to say, he brought his trademark energy. Getting stuck into Call of Duty:…
News Drake Sues Universal Music Group for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s Track ‘Not Like’ Us by Tammy Moir Drake Accuses UMG of Profiting Off Defamatory Lyrics That Threaten His Safety and Reputation Drake has launched a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of promoting…
Features News Pop Culture Here are five bands bringing Castlecore energy to the forefront by Tammy Moir If you loved Heath Ledger riding into a jousting tournament in A Knight’s Tale, you’re probably going to be all in on Castlecore You’ve seen it creeping into TikTok feeds…
Music News Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier to Headline Governors Ball 2025 by Tammy Moir Governors Ball is back for 2025, and this year’s lineup is absolutely stacked Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier are set to headline the three-day festival, which will take…
News What’s an Open Door Policy? All We Know Is Starbucks Doesn’t Have One by Tammy Moir An open door policy sounds great in theory—it’s about accessibility, inclusivity, and creating a space where anyone is welcome In practice? It’s a whole different story, as Starbucks just reminded…