News Stage-crasher shocks Katy Perry at her Sydney concert by Alex Cooper Because what’s a pop show without a little chaos? Katy Perry’s Sydney concert took an unexpected turn when an overzealous fan stormed the stage mid-performance, turning her show into an…
Music News Venues The Marlborough Hotel by Alex Cooper P.S. If you leave without a story, you did it wrong. There’s something about The Marly that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into the best kind of mistake. The…
Music News Lorde Crashes Sydney Party Thrown in Her Honour by Laura Gordon The pop icon made a surprise appearance at a fan event celebrating her new album, dancing, DJing, and proving the ‘L4’ era is officially here. Lorde made an unforgettable appearance…
Music News Royel Otis Under Fire for Sexist Lyrics in New Single ‘Moody’ by Laura Gordon Sydney indie-pop darlings Royel Otis have landed in hot water Sydney indie-pop duo Royel Otis are facing backlash over their new single ‘Moody,’ with critics calling out lyrics that refer…
News Sydney’s Train Network in Chaos—Again! Why the System Keeps Failing by Laura Gordon Another day, another delay—when will Sydney’s rail network join this century? Sydney’s train network has ground to a halt—again—and frustrated commuters are left asking: why does this keep happening? A…
News Mission Impossible: Man Charged After Allegedly Scaling Cruise Ship in Bizarre Sydney Stunt by Laura Gordon From viral TikTok fame to court dates—this wannabe Tom Cruise took ‘boarding a ship’ a little too literally. In a bizarre midday stunt, a 29-year-old man was charged after allegedly…
Music News Venues Bootleggers @ Kelly’s on King by Alex Cooper A no-frills, high-energy haven for live music lovers Tucked above Kelly’s on King in the heart of Newtown, this intimate 125-capacity venue pulses with raw, unfiltered talent—where hard riffs, indie…
Music News Venues MoshPit Bar by Alex Cooper Come for the bands. Stay for the chaos. At the southern end of King Street in Erskineville, MoshPit Bar feels like stepping into a time capsule of Sydney’s underground scene….
Music My Pet Rhino Wrestles with Creative Demons in ‘Is This Really How It Ends? by Alex Cooper A raucous, self-aware anthem where artistic frustration meets alt-rock catharsis. Sydney’s My Pet Rhino—the alt-rock brainchild of Jon Maratheftis—delivers a brilliantly meta take on the songwriter’s struggle with “Is This Really How…
Music Grid on Heartbreak, Growth & Genre-Blurring Pop by Alex Cooper The Sydney artist talks self-doubt, sonic experimentation, and why sad music makes her happy. Sydney-based artist Grid is redefining pop with a sound that bridges nostalgia and innovation. The Perth-born…
Music News Venues City Recital Hall by Alex Cooper Where acoustics meet artistry Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s Angel Place, City Recital Hall is a symphony of precision and passion. Designed for chamber music yet versatile enough to…
Music News Mullet Moments with Grinding Eyes by Laura Gordon Sydney’s indie music scene runs on raw, no-half-measures energy—and right now, it’s never been louder Introducing Mullet Moments—our video series that harnesses this wild energy, celebrating artists who pour heart…
Live Music News Gig-Hopping in Sydney: The Ultimate Guide to Bars with Live Music by Alex Cooper Sydney’s nightlife isn’t just about cocktails and harbour views—it’s a city pulsing with live music, from intimate jazz bars to raucous rock venues. Whether you’re chasing indie bands, soulful jazz,…
