Music News LISTEN: Charli XCX – ‘i finally understand’ by Claudia Schmidt Charli XCX has dropped the third single off her upcoming album DIY album, how i’m feeling now, due out next Friday. The garage-inspired i finally understand reflects on how lockdown…
Music News Watch Nardwuar interview Ian Mackaye over Skype by Luka Simonetti Ian Mackaye has been virtually interviewed by Nardwuar the Human Serviette over Skype. With the interview spanning just over an hour, the unorthodox Canadian journalist begins by discussing the origins…
News The coronavirus lockdown has seen a huge spike in DIY sex toys by Claire Adema With the coronavirus pandemic forcing us all to spend a whole lot of extra time at home, we have seen everyone embrace new ways of keeping themselves entertained. From DIY…
Music Introducing Arlo Mac, New Zealand’s newest indie treasure by Luke Saunders Arlo Mac are a four-piece rock band from New Zealand, ready to serve you up a hot and steamy plate of indie magic. Being just high school students when they were…
Music WATCH (Sandy) Alex G – Southern Sky by Michael Godwin Check out the entrancing new video for Southern Sky, the new single from Philadelphia’s favorite DIY son (Sandy) Alex G. The new single is taken from his much anticipated upcoming…
News PREMIERE: Mobilities showcase their brilliant versatility on Something’s Right by Amy Kennett Mobilities have released their second EP, Something’s Right, and it’s is an impressive progression for the band. They’ve stepped out of the garage and into the studio whilst holding onto their grungy vibe,…
Features Throwing a party out bush: what you need to know by Luke Saunders Perhaps you’re sick of the city lights. Perhaps you’re sick of noise complaints. If you’ve ever thought about infiltrating the glorious Australian bush for a remote party, we’ve got your…
News Pro Audio How to build your own ‘Hacked’ DIY IKEA plate reverb by Luka Osborne Here’s a reason to go to IKEA that isn’t the cheap meatballs. YouTuber Leomakes, has found a devious hack in IKEA’s Bror range. The shelving unit can be converted into…
News Pro Audio Solder on with the Brunswick semi-modular DIY synth kit by Luka Osborne Need a new DIY project? Here’s one that actually sounds like a good idea. Future Sound System have just announced a new DIY synth kit: the Brunswick. A semi-modular synthesiser,…
Music Get hooked on the fuzzy pop goodness of Hannah Kate’s new single Cry July by Happy When Melbourne outfit Hannah Kate dropped their debut EP Late Brunch last March, we were immediately hooked on their fuzzy garage-pop sounds. Across the EPs six tracks, the band sauntered through…
News PREMIERE: Saint Barae returns with flawless new single Remains by Happy Once you dive into the shimmering, immersive sounds of Gold Coast artist Saint Barae, you’ll find it incredibly difficult to leave. His music is completely captivating; a slick blend of…
Music The Cinema Wristys return with DIY new video Seconds In Time by Happy Byron Bay warehouse-punk band The Cinema Wristys set a pretty high standard for themselves when they dropped their Oscar-worthy video for The Clash back in May last year. But never…
Features Happy Mag’s Guide to throwing your own DIY house gig by Bill Robinson You’ve probably been to many a lame-ass house party in your time. Your mate who said he could DJ in the corner, awkward dancing in the living room… you know…