Music Ari Jacob recounts his life through song on stirring musical project ‘Son Called Moon’ by Tom Disalvo Ari Jacob has offered a conceptual journey with his latest offering ‘Son Called Moon’, a transcendent body of work that reflect on identity, freedom and desire. The eight-song project —…
Music ARCTISKY on Facing His Demons, Finding Inspiration in Melbourne, and the Upcoming Release of ‘Roots Vol. 1’ by Happy “Lead with love and respect for everyone and everything, and say “f*ck off!” to living a life full of fear and judgement” In this interview, ARCTISKY dives into the wellspring…
Arts Film and TV Music News Five of the best Music On Film titles to wrap your eyes around at this years MIFF by Tammy Moir Get ready to dive into the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 with the best of Music On Film From August 8 to 25, MIFF is set to flood Melbourne,…
Music Vermantics keep coming back for more on new single ‘Don’t Think Twice’ by Tom Disalvo Melbourne four-piece Vermantics deliver pure rock revelry on ‘Don’t Think Twice’, the band’s second single of 2024. Vermantics have delivered a love letter to classic rock and roll on their…
Music Here’s our picks for the best Victorian music festivals by Tom Disalvo Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, and Ability Fest are just a few of the buzzy items on the Victorian music festivals calendar. Victorian music festivals are known for…
Music Zero City roar onto the scene with teeth-baring debut ‘Contortions’ by Tom Disalvo Taking the title as more of an instruction, ‘Contortions’ sees prog-rock band Zero City flexibly foray into everything from jazz to anthemic balladry. Zero City have bared their teeth on…
Music Sean Sever takes us to the club on hypnotic techno EP ‘Subliminal’ by Tom Disalvo Get prepared to break a sweat with ‘Subliminal’, the rave-bound techno EP from Melbourne-based producer, Sean Sever. Melbourne-based DJ and producer Sean Sever has taken us to an underground club…
Music Video Premiere: Zombeaches’ ‘No Help. No Gamble. No God’ by Tom Disalvo Zombeaches meander through their hometown with an urn in tow in the new music video for ‘No Help. No Gamble. No God.’ Zombeaches have shared the new music video for…
Food News With staples like Orthodox, Wide Awake and Feels Good, ST. ALi’s is hands down the God of coffee by Tammy Moir Anyone in Melbourne will tell you it’s ST. ALi or bust, so here at Happy Mag, hailing from the glorious chaos of Sydney, we gotta admit, a little St. Ali…
News HoMie to mark Youth Homelessness Day with limited edition collection by Tom Disalvo Comfy threads in support of an awesome cause? That’s the HoMie way. Melbourne streetwear label and social enterprise HoMie is gearing up for this year’s Youth Homelessness Day, marking the…
Music Sunday Honey unveils ‘You Stay’ – A honeyed ode to love’s complexities by Happy Sunday Honey deliver their latest gem ‘You Stay,’ a heartfelt & raw anthem that shows off the band’s unwavering dedication to their craft Riding high on the waves of their…
Music Le Bongé look to the future with their unique blend of punk spirit and DIY ethos by Happy In the heart of Melbourne’s inner North pulses the vibrant energy of Le Bongé, a dynamic duo entrenched in the city’s punk and pub rock scene United by a friendship…
Music Queens Of Club cleanse themselves in the downpour on Rain, a spellbinding new single featuring Evangeline by Tom Disalvo Sad goth girls Queens Of Club wrote a pop song … yep, the sad girl vibes always sneak through It’s hard not to be swept up in the lush atmospherics…