Chris Singh is an Editor-At-Large at the AU review, loves writing about travel and hospitality, and is partial to a perfectly textured octopus. You can reach him on Instagram: @chrisdsingh.
If your list of “top 10 emcees of all time” doesn’t include Big Daddy Kane, then fuck your list (I’m looking at you Billboard). The man born Antonio Hardy is a true pioneer in the game, someone the phrase “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper” applies to ten times over, and for the first time ever,…
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While he was in Sydney last month to play Australian Music Week as well shows with UB40, Larry Heath caught up with Canadian blues artist Charlie A’Court to talk about his music, his time in Australia – his many musical connections here – and much more! Welcome back to Sydney… All the way from Canada! The…
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This week, fast food giant McDonalds announced the timings for their highly anticipated (and long overdue) rollout of all-day breakfast. News dropped months ago that Maccas were trailing the concept, continuing the global trend of using Australia as a kind of testing ground for their new ideas; now the timing has been confirmed, and all-day…
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If you have ever wondered where some of Sydney’s top Chefs – like Neil Perry and Martin Benn – source some of their fine produce you would be directed towards Sunrise Asian, a decade-long “chef’s secret” and stalwart supplier of fine Asian ingredients and varieties in Australia. The reliable business has now opened up a…
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Iconic and constantly relevant channel ABC are now making their services available for live streaming on iview, tapping into the demand for better, more convenient access to their programs by computer, smartphone, and tablet users. Programs shown in the live stream will reflect ABC’s Sydney schedule with plans already underway to extend live streaming on…
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Gruff and grimy emcee Freddie Gibbs will be returning to Australia in March of next year for a three-date Australian tour in some of the more intimate venues across Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, all centered around his appearance at Golden Plains Festival. The acclaimed rapper, whose latest album Shadow of a Doubt has just been…
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As we approach Colplay’s latest project, A Head Full of Dreams, we continue to dive in deeper to the band’s current love of hand-clapping dance-inflected sounds with track featuring none other than supreme R&B diva Beyoncé. Lifting Chris Martin’s buoyant performance rather than clashing with it, Beyoncé colours the soundscape to fill it out as…
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They say too many options can easily overwhelm, and this truism is no more evident than when Christmas rolls around each year, and almost every business on and offline tries to convince you that they have the perfect gift. Unless you know exactly what those around you want or need, it’s hard to surprise them…
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They say too many options can easily overwhelm, and this truism is no more evident than when Christmas rolls around each year, and almost every business on and offline tries to convince you that they have the perfect gift. Unless you know exactly what those around you want or need, it’s hard to surprise them…
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Tuesday December 1st will officially move Sydney from spring to summer, and one of Bondi’s most famous venues are using that as a reason to throw a lavish free party. Icebergs Dining Room & Bar will be bringing back their annual “Icebergs First Day of Summer Party” for the 13th year, inviting the public to…
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Next year’s Valentine’s Day will be a time to express your undying love whether it to be for another person, another food, of just some damn good Australian music. In Sydney, you’ll be able to do all three at the same time as the inaugural Meatstock Festival pops-up for two days – 13th and 14th…
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The Walking Dead just wrapped up it’s mid-season finale for Season 6 and, of course, there are some tense developments to mull over until the show returns next February, mostly in the form of two big cliffhangers. During last week’s hum-drum set-up episode we were left with the very ominous image of the watchtower falling…
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The supreme Ms Erykah Badu didn’t waste any time chucking media a juicy headline within the first few minutes of this year’s Soul Train Awards, throwing some serious shade Iggy Azalea’s way by implying that the pop-rapper is unequivocally “not rap”. Currently streaming her phone-themed mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone – her first…
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It’s not just the Mercury Prize that the music industry pays close attention to when it comes to awards from BBC. The BBC Sound of has an excellent track record of showcasing the artists who will be absolutely killing it in the following year. Previously, the awards have been a platform for the likes of…
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Less than a week out from Fairgrounds Festival in the South Coast NSW town of Berry and the promoters have unveiled an impressive list of food and drink on offer for the day. Come Saturday 5th December, that impressive line-up of live music which includes C.W Stoneking, Meg Mac, and Father John Misty, will be…
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Renowned beer champs Little Creatures have recently re-released their underrated Original Pilsner, re-thinking it with a new recipe designed towards a Northern German (Friesland) style. Up until now, the pilsner has never quite reached the same inescapable popularity as The Pale, Single Batches, and LC’s awesome seasonal series, so re-visiting their the pilsner continues the…
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Just a few months ago, the artsy Harbour Rocks Hotel replaced their attached antique souvenir shop with a nice and simple French creperie, working with the title Creperie Suzette. Modeled with a vintage, raw aesthetic in mind, remaining consistent with the area’s historic past, the venue has been a daytime hit for the hotel, attracting…
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They already have renowned Japanese, French, and German restaurants up and down the east coast of Australia, and now Urban Purveyor Group are seeking to add Italian to the list of cuisines spread across their award-winning restaurants. By mid-2016, the hospitality group that boasts Sake, Ananas Bar & Brasserie, the Bavarian Bier Cafes, and the…
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One of the The Rock’s newest and most exciting cafe openings this year has been Kansas City Shuffle, a venue that occupies the space formerly home to the Cadbury Chocolate factory, and is just a stone’s throw from Wynyard station. The very conveniently located cafe has already racked up a solid fan-base, thanks to those…
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It seems Disney aren’t done releasing footage for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, teasing fans with yet another TV spot but this time one that’s much darker than the others. Released for Thanksgiving, our new look at the forthcoming film. Said to be the final trailer, this one brings the previews into a full circle,…
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Sydney duo The Meeting Tree – one of several projects part of music collective One Day – were nominated for Best “Urban” Album at the ARIAs this year, and while the “Godfathers of Australian Dance Music” did the rounds on the red carpet, the AU thought it best to catch up with them to talk…
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Sydney band Gang of Youths have been unstoppable this year, releasing a commanding debut LP with The Positions and touring relentlessly throughout the year. With all their success, it was only right that they stop and reminisce about the higher power that got them this position: Lee Lin Chin, and where better to do it…
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The team behind home delivery service Suppertime have distinguished themselves by curating quite the impressive list of local eateries for customers to choose from, including Sydney favourites like Pub Life Kitchen and Sugarcane. Now the service have added a pretty big name to their list, teaming up with dessert giant Gelato Messina to bring their…
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Have you ever wondered what Josh Pyke would taste like if he was a beer? We know we haven’t, but we’re glad someone has. The team over at Newtown brewery Young Henry’s have spent months (or maybe even years) pondering the question, analysing the famous Australian singer-songwriter’s personality to concentrate into their latest brew, which…
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The supreme Erykah Badu has released yet another song about telephones, this time calling upon the free-flowing Andre 3000 to lace the sparkling neo-soul number with both an opening rap and a melodic harmony. “Hello”, which samples “Hello It’s Me” by the great The Isley Brothers, features the former lovers crooning over a breezy production…
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Mark Best’s Pei Modern opened in the Four Seasons Sydney hotel last year to a huge response, and to date the restaurant has remained a highly sought-after dining option for both locals and tourists. In preparation for the festive season, Pei Modern have announced a series of holiday dining options including a special Christmas lunch/dinner…
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Yeah. That’s right. Melbournians will be able to wake up in the morning knowing that they need not leave their house to go pick up some fresh bacon. Instead, they’ll be logging on to Tervey, Australia’s first bacon-subscription service, to order up some of that goodness and have it delivered straight to their door. As…
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From November 29th and all the way through January 2016 picturesque island venue Fort Denison Restaurant will be bringing back their popular “Sunday Sunsets” series, offering the perfect spot for a day of drinks, dining, and live music. Every weekend Sydneysiders and visitors will be able to book a spot on the island to settle…
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Up until this point, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Nicole Millar has best been known as that lush voice that drove Peking Duk’s mega-hit “High”. Her recently released debut single “Wait” took the repute a bit further, toning down the buzzy high and delivering us something a bit more delicate to showcase the dynamic, silky vocals she possesses….
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Between beefing with Jimmy Fallon and threatening to retire from rapping to develop an app, 2015 has been a very busy year for Melbourne rapper Ur Boy Bangz. While his potential retirement from the rap game seems to still be up in the air, the man who went viral way before Drake even got his…
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