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Feature: Aubrey Straw In The Age Of Revolutions
Words: Matt Innes Welsh indie stalwarts Aubrey Straw have craftily distilled their entire history as a band into their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. It’s an album that revels in the glory of the past while embracing an uncertain future, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Aubrey Straw and the journey its collective…
Read MoreNews: Brisbane Venue The Zoo Set To Close In July
Landmark Brisbane live music venue The Zoo will be closing its doors after 32 years, bringing a definitive end to a local institution. The announcement was made in a statement to the venue’s socials, revealing The Zoo has been operating at a loss for more than three years and will cease trading as of 8…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’ by Aubrey Straw
Welsh indie rock quintet Aubrey Straw present an audacious journey through sound and story with their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. The album is a sonic manifesto that navigates the tumultuous waters of existence across 12 tracks, each one serving as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Lead single ‘Imperfect Spheres’…
Read MoreNews: Australian Cost Of Living At Crisis Point
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s state and federal governments to address the growing cost of living crisis, as millions across the country struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Ever-rising expenses across the board – fuel, energy, water, groceries, interest rates, rent, childcare etc – have pushed the average Australian to breaking point. Household…
Read MoreThe Daisycutters Perform With GANGgajang
Gold Coast heroes The Daisycutters play a hometown show at Southport this Friday, supporting Aussie rock royalty GANGgajang. It promises to be an evening of classic rock from two perennial Australian acts in the Beats Auditorium at Sopo, Southport. Formed in Sydney in 1984 at the nascent of the Aussie pub rock scene, GANGgajang released…
Read MoreCillian Murphy Drops The Bomb With Tremendous Oscars Win
A hearty congratulations, or comhghairdeachas, to Irish actor Cillian Murphy for winning the Best Actor award at this year’s Oscars. Cillian won the illustrious award for his portrayal of nuclear physicist and father of the atomic bomb J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic ‘Oppenheimer’, directed by Christopher Nolan. Cillian faced fierce competition from his fellow…
Read MoreThe Reytons Australian Tour 2024
Fast-rising UK indie rockers The Reytons will be back on Australian shores in September and October for a national tour. After their appearance last year at Brisbane’s Super Fun Day festival, the self-made ‘kids off the estate’ bring their non-stop energy to a headlining run of theatre shows. The Reytons dropped their new album ‘Ballad…
Read MoreAustralian Media Overkill On Sam Kerr Court Case
The darling of Australian women’s soccer, Matildas striker Sam Kerr has again been making headlines but this time for all the wrong reasons. Kerr is currently facing charges in a London court relating to an incident that occurred last year in which she allegedly used a racial slur against a police officer. Kerr has pleaded…
Read MoreNews: Kylie Minogue Wins Second Grammy
The high priestess of Australian pop Kylie Minogue has picked up her second ever Grammy Award, winning the inaugural ‘best pop dance recording’ category for her 2023 smash single ‘Padam Padam’. Kylie Minogue won her first Grammy 20 years ago for ‘best dance recording’ with ‘Come Into My World’ in 2004. Taken from her 2023…
Read MoreComedy: Maria Bamford Australia Tour 2024
Award-winning US comedian Maria Bamford has announced an Australian tour, hitting capital city stages around the country this July. Maria’s 2024 Australian tour follows a string of critically acclaimed specials and the release of her memoir ‘Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest To Belong Anywhere’. Maria has won…
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