Books News MJ Lenderman has written the foreword for a classic book by Alex Cooper The Gospel according to Lenderman Indie rocker MJ Lenderman has penned the foreword for a new Penguin Classics edition of Harry Crews’ 1990 novel, Body. The book, set for release…
Music News The xx announce comeback gig after eight years by Chi Chi Attard After 8 years, The xx are back. The xx will perform a reunion gig in Mexico City this April. Aside from having the occasional get together on stage at Jamie…
Music Take It From Them: Daezy’s Honest Evolution by Alex Cooper Daezy’s Daisy Bateman on swapping AFLW toughness for musical vulnerability. Fresh from sold-out hometown shows and supporting iconic acts, Naarm’s indie-pop-rock force daezy is poised for their biggest year yet. Having dropped…
Music The Spinning Stillness find their focus by Alex Cooper On their new EP For Fun, the indie rock band embraces direct songwriting and intentional reflection after a long hiatus. After a prolonged creative silence, Orlando-based indie rock unit The Spinning…
News Indie bands leave Wasserman in droves, whilst the agency deletes roster by Chi Chi Attard The mass exodus from Wasserman is upon us. If you also went onto the Wasserman website recently to see which of your favourite bands were tied to the agency, you…
Music News Geese showcase their celebrated album ‘Getting Killed’ on NPR’s Tiny Desk by Alex Cooper Just in time for their Australian shows! The famously cluttered Tiny Desk stage got a fresh layer of charming chaos as Brooklyn’s Geese swooped in for a session that was…
Music News Alex G at Sydney Opera House by Alex Cooper Only Alex could light the Concert Hall up with faux stars. Alex G made his Sydney Opera House debut in the Concert Hall last night. You already know it was…
Happy Places Music News Venues DEAD SET brings gritty live rock back to Taylor Square by Tammy Moir Sydney’s nightlife is getting a much-needed injection of grit. If you’ve been mourning the days of sweat-soaked walls and ringing ears, clear your schedule for January 30. DEAD SET is…
Music The quiet unraveling of Melting Reeds: Inside their songwriting process by Georgie Tancred HappyMag x Melting Reed on navigating their songwriting process Melting Reeds have been quietly building a reputation for crafting music that feels both intimate and expansive. Behind their lush, immersive…
Music News Mac DeMarco’s new lo-fi LP leaks the old-fashioned way by Alex Cooper Dog On The Rock emerges as a demo-quality collection, distributed with DIY charm. Mac DeMarco is quietly revolutionising the album release, one hand-burned CD-R at a time. While on tour in…
Music Noah Bates Confronts Heartbreak with Arena-Sized Ambition in ‘Lying Eyes’ by Alex Cooper Melding the sounds of INXS and The 1975, Bates transforms relationship decay into a soaring, synth-driven masterpiece. In the crowded landscape of indie-pop, authenticity is the currency that separates fleeting…
Music News Justin Vernon says he’d be “Very Surprised” if he wrote a new Bon Iver album by Alex Cooper Justin Vernon on the silence after the song and the end of an era. Justin Vernon, the voice behind the ethereal soundscapes of Bon Iver, stands at a profound crossroads….
Music Al Carlo on his Song Writing Process by Alex Cooper The whole thing kicked off at the start of 2024. I had this one sitting where I found a chord progression on my Wurlitzer and just immediately started building on…
