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Watch Father John Misty and his ‘stache blow Saturday Night Live away with “Pure Comedy” and “Total Entertainment Forever”

Since its first ever episode in 1975 featured a live performance from Billy Preston & Janis Ian, the iconic US sketch show Saturday Night Live has featured an established or emerging musical guest every episode. For as long as I can remember, the show has featured two performances per episode – and tonight it was…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Amarina Waters “A Sense Of You” (2017)

Amarina Waters is a Melbourne-based songwriter, whose earnest voice delivers soulful indie folk. Her album debut is due later in 2017, and we are lucky enough to be giving you the first glimpse of her upcoming release, with the single and video “A Sense Of You”. The track faces the confusion and absurdity of living with…

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The Craft & Co begins running workshops for food, gin and beer lovers (Melbourne)

The Craft & Co has become the host for a series of masterclasses and workshops for artisan produce. So whether you’re a lover of beer, coffee, cheese, or simply interested in learning new culinary skills, you have up until the end of April to participate. Widely considered as a ‘temple of artisan craft’ The Craft…

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Whilst US tourism declines, Mexican tourism grows by some 9 percent

While it was reported this week that the election of Donald Trump has already seen the United States tourism industry lose some $185m in revenue, on the other side of the proverbial wall, things have never looked better. Yes, America’s Southern border buddy Mexico is reporting that in the calendar year of 2016, the country…

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Meet The Industry #003: Emily Retsas (Adelaide)

South Australian musician and teacher Emily Retsas has been a part of the live music fabric of Adelaide for the last few years, throwing her bass talent behind a wide array of bands. A keen eye may recognise her from her work with Koral and the Goodbye Horses or Blush Response, while interstate heads may have seen her on…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: PINES “Tell Me (ft. Water Park)” (2017)

Adam Dormand and James Keneally have been making some sweet and lush electronic sounds out of Adelaide as PINES for a minute now – 2016 was a fruitful year for the duo, supporting the likes of Kiasmos and Jai Wolf, not to mention doling out some great remixes for the likes of Urthboy and KLP along with their original…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: WHITE VANS “Dog” (2017)

It was a steamy summer evening when I first stumbled upon WHITE VANS, breaking guitars and tearing up the stage at The Old Bar, where their nearly maniacal music was a show-stealer. They oscillated between lo-fi, garage-rock moments, and face-melting walls of guitar-driven feedback; an unforgettable kind of sound, flagging themselves in the Melbourne music…

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Parramatta Live and Local showcases an awakening in the Western Sydney music scene

With close to 100 acts submitting their interests in performing for the event, last Saturday saw a select group of 40 artists chosen to play 18 venues across Parramatta that ranged from bridal shops to cafes to restaurants and hotels as Parramatta City Council adopted an initiative not too unlike King St. Crawl in Newtown…

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Where to find the best pizza in Sydney

Whether it’s from a Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) accredited pizzaiolo (which is basically a nod of authenticity from a strict board in Naples) or an inventive chef looking to do things slightly different, Sydney has no shortage of talented pizza makers. You’ll find some of the best slices in all of Australia across the…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: The Sand Dollars “Chops” (2017)

The latest single from The Sand Dollars is here in the form of “Chops” – chunky and fitted out with guitar riffs sure to catch your ear, “Chops” is a fine example of what’s to come from these guys. The indie rock melodies soar while the presentation of “Chops” demonstrates the development The Sand Dollars have undergone over…

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Terindah Estate open boutique wine bar on their Bellarine Peninsula property (VIC)

Peter and Cate Slattery purchased the postcard-worthy Terindah Estate back in 2000, with the vision to create a beautiful food and wine destination worthy of Bellarine Peninsula’s spectacular views. At the start of the summer, Terindah Estate’s new boutique wine bar, The Deck, opened for patrons looking for a new out-of-city escape. The venue is…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Greenthief “Simple Drug” (2017)

Melbourne rockers Greenthief return with another impressive tune in “Simple Drug” – a blistering return to our radar off the back of their Tremors album last year. Addictive (pun unintended), “Simple Drug” is one of Greenthief’s best yet; catchy and yet straight up in approach and arrangement. Licks of QOTSA and Royal Blood permeate through the track,…

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These Australian stores will stock the Yeezy Boosts 350 V2 “Zebra” this weekend

Global warming may mean the weather is difficult to predict nowadays but it doesn’t look like Yeezy Season will be blowing away anytime soon. Just a few weeks after the sneaker world went crazy for the “Core Black/Red” release it seems another iteration of the wildly popular Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is right around the…

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Five Albums You Must Listen To This Week (#002)

The second edition of our new album recommendations column features a slew of 2017 releases, plus a hark back to one of the albums of 2014. This week, we hear from the likes of Lauren Ziegler, Caleb Sweeting, Gemma Bastiani,  Bridget Hustwaite and Tobias Handke as they give us their thoughts on some of their faves… PRIESTS – Nothing Feels Natural (2017) by…

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Esprit de Figues: world’s first fresh fig liqueur launches in Australia

Crafted from age-old French techniques, Esprit de Figues has been perking interest around the world from the fact that it’s the very first true fresh fig liqueur to be made. It didn’t take long for demand to bring it to Australia either, as now anyone is able to buy themselves a bottle of the rich…

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Top chefs join forces for UNICEF Australia’s Syria Crisis Appeal for Children (Melbourne)

Following the inspiring success of #CookForSyria in the UK, Australia’s top kitchen talent join forces to do their bit for children displaced by the conflict in Syria. Throughout March, UNICEF Australia’s Syria Crisis Appeal for Children launches a month-long campaign where restaurateurs, chefs, bakers and café owners from around the country cook their favourite signature…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Clap Clap Riot “Tired of Getting Old” (2017)

Clap Clap Riot‘s new single “Tired of Getting Old” arrives at a perfect time for the band, in terms of pushing their trajectory even further upward. Last year, the band’s infectious tune “Help Me” was released to wide acclaim and it positioned Clap Clap Riot as a band we needed to be watching. With “Tired…

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Introducing Dunies Lager: Dune Rats are releasing their very own beer with Young Henrys

With a description promising a “slightly hazy, summer smasher of a beer with a full blown dank hop nose and flavour, courtesy of some late addition hop hash”, the Dunies Lager sounds like the perfect liquid to pour into your shoe and skull on a scorching Sydney day. What’s Dunies Lager you ask? Oh it’s…

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Monte Alto Roasters bring coffees from all over the world to the lower north shore (Sydney)

A globe-trotting coffee menu defines new Crows Nest roster Monte Alto, who offering a “Round the World” coffee experience which also explores different ways a well-made cuppa can be served. Focusing on the distinctive differences between the likes of an Austrian wiener melange, American red eye, Portuguese mazagran, Vietnamese ca phe sua da and others,…

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Tasmanian distillery Southern Wild releases new gins using native botanicals

It ain’t all about whisky and cider down in Tasmania. New local distillery Southern Wild have dove into the domestic market in a big way, making a splash with a range of gins named after the two wild rivers which run from the snowmelt of Cradle Mountain through the hinterland to the pristine coast of…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: The Byzantines – You Pull It (2017 EP)

First emerging onto the scene with some catchy hooks and a sound akin to Kasabian’s younger, Adelaide-bred cousin, The Byzantines have continued to refine their sounds and broaden their horizons – the final and most recent result appearing in the form of their new EP, You Pull It. The Britpop influences are still a dominant feature within…

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The Roosevelt makes a strong case for more whisky masterclasses in Sydney

“I don’t drink whisky” is a sentence I often hear from friends whose experience with the spirit doesn’t really extend beyond one or two harsh drams downed much too quickly, or a poorly made cocktail with an overload of sugary ingredients. Each to their own I guess, but to write off such a wonderfully diverse…

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Ovolo Hotels celebrate Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia with a massive giveaway

It’s almost that time of year again when Carriageworks transforms into a gigantic runway for the top Australian and international fashion designers, to showcase their 2017/18 resort collection. Sydney will become a hub of all things glitz and glamour, with industry leading designers, editors, buyers, and enthusiasts gathering to celebrate the art of fashion design….

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: At The Dakota “Arrow Holder” (2017)

Continuing to produce some effortlessly upbeat indie pop music straight out of the Top End, Darwin’s At The Dakota return with a brand new music video, this time for “Arrow Holder” – lined up for official release on February 24th. The tune itself is ridiculously catchy; the band has refined their pop sensibilities further off the…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Loren Kate “Silver and Gold” (2017)

Adelaide singer/songwriter Loren Kate brings us her new music video for the rich and gorgeous single, “Silver and Gold”. Premiering with the AU this afternoon, takes the audience out into sun-kissed territory; kids play and explore, while Loren’s voice captivates. The Telstra Road to Discovery winner has had a big few years leading up to the release…

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New Zealand’s gold medal winning Rogue Society Gin launches in Australia

Rogue Society, a highly regarded and versatile artisan dry gin coming out of New Zealand, has recently made it’s Australian debut, travelling across the ditch to bring the ever-growing domestic market something refreshingly classic yet modernised for contemporary trends. Based on a 300 year old recipe, for which Rogue Society uses a unique combination of…

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Archie Rose Distilling Co. release Japanese inspired gin with red miso, sesame seed and Sansho pepper

Sydney’s Archie Rose Distilling Co. are always into something new, but this latest collaboration is a bit different for them, paying homage to native Japanese ingredients with a new gin collaboration. The partnership has the Archie Rose crew teaming up with acclaimed tattoo artist Kian Forreal, better known as Shodai Horisumi, resulting in an expression…

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5 of the best Valentine’s Day options in Melbourne for 2017

The day of love is upon us, and if you’re in Melbourne and a super last minute planner, then allow us to help you out with a few ideas. We’ve sifted through some of the city’s best events to bring you five to suit any Valentine’s Day celebration, whether that be floating towards tradition or…

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Zephyr is Sydney’s luxurious new sky bar

The recently opened Hyatt Regency Sydney and internationally renowned mixologist Grant Collins (The Powder Keg) have now opened the enormous property’s nautical themed open-air sky bar Zephyr. The bar, which opened this past week, follows the reveal of the hotel’s lush themed executive club lounge which sits below, both openings marking a substantial expansion for…

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The best swimming pools in Sydney

It’s hot. Like really damn hot. It’s over 40 degrees right now as I sit here typing this and the threat of rolling controlled blackouts looms of the city and state because of how hot it is. As if they weather wasn’t erratic enough, Sydney is right now preparing for a record weekend heatwave that…

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