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Review: Mr. Bungle @ Horden Pavilion (Sydney)
Mr. Bungle and Melvins' Sydney show was like playing an entire collection of music on shuffle in a haunted library. A blind date with multiple subcultures. Where things are
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Review: Fred Again @ Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney)
It is a perfect evening as the lines of people stream in for Fred again at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena (12 March).
JOY (ANONYMOUS) are kicking off the night in... -
Ed Byrne Mines Darkness For Comedy Gold In Tragedy Plus Time
Unlike those other universal tropes of sex/love (which can be elusive) and taxes (which can be eluded), the one thing literally all of us will experience is death – our own,
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Premiere: Watch Michael Franti & Spearhead's New Music Video 'Lost But Not Alone'
The intrinsic power of community and finding your people is at the heart of Michael Franti & Spearhead's newest music video, the buoyant and catchy 'Lost But Not
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David Nihill And His Tapestry Of Lunacy Tour Australia
In a world filled with self-help gurus and inspirational quotes, Irish comedian David Nihill is here to offer a comedic alternative – if you’re willing to take book
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bar italia 2024 Australia Tour
London-based post-punk indie rockers, bar italia make their Australian live debut this winter.
The trio of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton will... -
Alpha Wolf 2024 Australia Tour
A week since ticket sales went live, Australian metalcore band Alpha Wolf have already sold out their national tour slated for August.
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Sky Ferreira 2024 Australia Tour
A decade since she last performed in Australia, Sky Ferreira returns for two exclusive performances this June.
The 'Everything Is Embarrassing' and 'You're Not... -
Luke Hemmings (5SOS) 2024 Australia Tour
Update - 22 March, 2024: With the first Sydney show sold out, Luke has added a second Sydney concert. Scroll down for the new details.
'Baby Blue' and
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Hozier 2024 Australia Tour
Update - 27 June, 2024: Hozier has added a second Perth show and upgraded the Adelaide venue. Scroll down for the details.
Update - 18 March, 2024: Hozier has... -
Sabrina Lawrie Rises Again With New Single 'System Collapse'
"The polar caps are melting," croons Sabrina Lawrie. It's the opening line for the Brisbane alt-rocker's new single, 'System Collapse'.
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The Psychedelic Furs Remain A Defining Force Of New Wave & Post-Punk Half A Century Later
When examining The Psychedelic Furs, you find all the standard labels of a band emerging in late '70s England: punk, post-punk, new wave, even alternative rock. However, what
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Review: & Juliet @ Sydney Lyric Theatre
What if.
It’s the question that Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway (played by Amy Lehpamer) asks in the opening scene of ‘& Juliet’.
What if Juliet... -
Imaginary Film Review
Lionsgate and horror stalwart Blumhouse ('Insidious', 'Five Nights At Freddy’s', 'M3GAN') take the innocent concept of childhood imaginary friends and distort it in the
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Sleater-Kinney Reveal Their Most Personal & Honest Selves On New Record 'Little Rope'
In 2024, Sleater-Kinney are entering a curious stage of their reunion.
As of this October, they will have been officially back together for a full decade –... -
Love Fame Tragedy Is Powered By The Ceaseless Energy Of The Wombats' Murph
It's inherently apparent that Matthew 'Murph' Murphy doesn't quite know the meaning of the word 'pause', as he's speaking from his car on the bustling streets of Los Angeles
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The Kill Devil Hills Ride Again With New Album 'Matango'
WA alt. country cavaliers The Kill Devil Hills saddle up and hit the dusty trail with their brand new full-length album, 'Matango'.
"We're 21 years old, so... -
Premiere: Stream Arabella and The Heist's New Single '1769'
Lovers of The Dead Weather, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and IDLES step right up, 'cause Arabella and The Heist have landed with an intoxicating concoction of aggressive, smouldering punk
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After 26 Years Australian Hip Hop Label Elefant Traks Is Closing Down
One of Australia's original independent hip hop labels, Elefant Traks have called it a day, closing shop after almost 26 years of operation.
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Premiere: Stream Sabrina Lawrie's New Single 'System Collapse'
A hidden secret of Australia's underground alternative rock scene for more than a decade, the journey of Brisbane musician Sabrina Lawrie has had more twists than a Hitchcock
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