News Watch: ‘Healthy Shock’ by Bec Sandridge – An exploration of the space between pretty and handsome by Tammy Moir Bec Sandridge has dropped Healthy Shock — a blistering new single that’s loud, physical, and dripping with defiance. Landing just as she kicks off tour dates across Australia, NZ, and…
Music News New Music Friday is here! Check out the very best from across AU/NZ by Alex Cooper Another day, another single! AU/NZ has popped off! We’re diving right into some of the best tracks and projects released this week. Sonic Reducer – SQUEEZE Sonic Reducer’s second EP, SQUEEZE,…
Film and TV News From Cannes to Vienna: James Munn is having a European moment by Laura Gordon A culinary journey through grief and growth – Munn returns with his most intimate role to date As Love and Lemon Trees gears up for its 2025 release, the film…
Music Chinwag Unleash Debut Album Baby Steps – A Gritty, Groovy Love Letter to Aussie Rock by Laura Gordon Five mates, zero pretence, and a record that packs heart, humour, and headbanging hooks –’Baby Steps’ is the sound of a band hitting their stride. Chinwag have unleashed their debut…
News You Can Now Apply to Be a ‘Winter Person’ in Tassie via ‘Winternships.’ Yes, That’s a Job by Tammy Moir Sick of winter? You’re not alone—most Aussies would fast-forward through it if they could. But in Tasmania, they’re doing the opposite The state has just launched Winternships: ten short-term roles…
Music From Pubs to National Stages: Cardboard Cutouts Unleash Gritty Alt-Rock on Debut Album Tour by Laura Gordon From Queensland pubs to national stages: Cardboard Cutouts take their gritty alt-rock anthems nationwide on debut album tour Toowoomba’s favourite alt-rock underdogs Cardboard Cutouts are gearing up for their biggest tour yet…
News Politics LGBTQ+ Australians Scrap World Pride US Travel Plans Over Safety Fears by Laura Gordon When ‘Land of the Free’ doesn’t include you—why queer Australians are saying no to the U.S Queer Australians are canceling trips to Washington DC’s World Pride festival amid growing fears…
Music Grid Finds Her Sound in a Dreamy Blend of Alt-Pop & Electro by Tammy Moir The new single by Grid ‘Why Would You Want Me’ is an eclectic blend of artful romance and deep musical integrity Grid’s Why Would You Want Me dives deep into…
News Flume & JPEGMAFIA Rewrite the Rules in ‘We Live in a Society by Alex Cooper Experimental sounds, unexpected features, and pure chaos. After teasing fans with “Track 1” last week, Flume and JPEGMAFIA have unveiled their full collaborative EP, We Live in a Society, out this Friday (May…
Music News Interview: Julia Belle on OCD, Escapism & the Raw Catharsis of Her Debut EP ‘Dreamland’ by Laura Gordon The Pōneke artist gets devastatingly honest about mental health, creative survival & her stunning new EP Julia Belle unveils her deeply evocative debut EP Dreamland today—an intimate journey through mental turmoil, escapism,…
Music Interview: Casiocenz Flips the Script as Drummers Take the Lead in His Bold Collaborative Series by Laura Gordon Drummers lead the way in Casiocenz’s ‘All Hail The Drummer‘ Casiocenz—the ever-evolving project of a multi-instrumentalist unshackled by genre—is back with a bold new vision. Fresh off the release of…
Music Rhi Miles Explores the Lingering Weight of Grief in ‘Upper West Side’ Music Video by Laura Gordon ‘Upper West Side’: sequel to sorrow, stained in folk-rock honesty Independent songwriter Rhi Miles returns with ‘Upper West Side,’ a poignant new music video that serves as a sequel to…
Music News Flume Announces Engagement to his ‘Sweet Pea’ by Laura Gordon Love is in the air! Huge congrats are in order for Flume (real name Harley Streten) and his partner, artist and jewellery designer Isabella Lalonde, who just announced their engagement!…
