Bertie Blackman
For Sydney-born, Melbourne-based singer, songwriter and visual artist Bertie Blackman, the boundaries between her self and the songs she writes are, she says, “mostly pretty blurred and intangible.” Speaking about […]
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Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp Songs of the Southern Skies (Kin/Universal) This reviewer first saw Katie Noonan perform well over a decade ago at Brisbane’s Powerhouse Theatre. Fast forward to
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Black Keys
The Black Keys 26.10.12 Brisbane Entertainment Centre All it took to make the Entertainment Centre go insane was two guys, a drumkit and a guitar. That’s how good the songs
PAUL MCCARTNEY
In recent years Paul McCartney has taken to re-issuing his back catalogue. This feature was commissioned for Strangelove Magazine [in 201] to mark the re-release of the solo albums McCartney
Elvis In Vegas
Elvis In Vegas By Paul Lichter Bloomsbury $39.99 Hardback Wow. Elvis fans should buckle in for this rollicking looking at the King’s career in Vegas. Written by uber-fan Paul Lichter,
Billy Bragg
BILLY BRAGG QPAC 25.10.12 A smidge over two decades ago Billy Bragg lobbed into East Leagues Club and played a blinder of a gig that people still talk about. That
The Intouchables
The Intouchables Starring: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy Directed By: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4.5/5] This is probably the most beautiful, touching and heartwarming film that
Dredd 3D
Dredd 3D Starring: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headley Directed By: Pete Travis Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] So apparently there was a version of Dredd made in the
Sarah Blasko
Sarah Blasko returns with her fourth studio album “I Awake”. Much of the album was written by Blasko as she relcated to Brighton n the UK. Like its’ predecessor, As
Tori Amos
In the two decades since American singer/songwriter Tori Amos released her now seminal debut, Little Earthquakes, she has become one of the most important and innovative artists of her generation.
Oh Mercy!
Alexander Gow of Oh Mercy would like Sam George-Allen to know about the diverse influences at work in their new tunes. After four months in the United States, Oh Mercy
360
360 talks to Danielle Muir about the ups and downs that have led to his latest album, Falling & Flying. The album has scooped the pool in the nominations for
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie Director: Tim Burton. Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder. Reviewed by Ben Carey. [rating: 3/5] Tim Burton is not only one of the most prolific directors of our time,
Let’s Go Naked
Let’s Go Naked Emotion Engine [Trust] Coming out of Brisbane in the mid 1980s with a kit bag full of literate melodic pop songs, a girl drummer and a striped sunlight
Mumford And Sons
Mumford and Sons Riverstage 17.10.12 Ladies and gentlemen, you have been warned. Mumford and Sons will hit you like an indie-folk freight-train. Stay captivated and relish every second because an
Argo
Argo Starring: Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Scoot McNair Directed by: Ben Affleck Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4.5/5] If nominations for the Academy Awards were based on films
Lawless – Review & Giveaway
Lawless Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Directed By: Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] The film formerly known as The Wettest County formerly known as The Promised Land formerly known
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Jim Moginie
When Jim Moginie released his post-Midnight Oil solo record Atlas Folkloric he caught up with Sean Sennett to discuss the album. Check out the album and if you want a
Puberty Blues
Various Puberty Blues Soundtrack (Sony) Whereas Howzat! Got it so wrong, Puberty Blues gets it so right. We have to admit to getting a little obsessed with the lives of
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys Elysium (EMI) This reviewer spent most of the weekend bathing in the Pet Shop Boys’ eleventh studio outing, Elysium. It’s that kind of record. It literally washes
Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty North (Warner) For the last decade Matchbox Twenty have been filling stadiums and commercial radio with big hooks and big CD sales. Here Rob Thomas continues to craft
Green Day
Green Day Uno! (Warner) Green Day are back with a triple punch. Uno! has arrived and it will be followed, in two monthly intervals, by Dos! and Tre! Their heroes
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights Starring: Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Shannon Beer, Solomon Glave Directed By: Andrea Arnold Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] I am one of those somewhat uncultured folk who
Clare Bowditch
Clare Bowditch The Old Museum 11.10.12 Clare Bowditch’s devoted following regard her as an Australian treasure: and rightly so. Filling the Old Museum, Bowditch was supported by Andrew Morris
Beach Boys
The Beach Boys have just finished a 50th Anniversary lap of the world. The shows in Australia were an absolute knock-out. Now they’ve left our shores EMI have dropped a
Led Zeppelin Live
Wondering what to expect on October 17 when Led Zeppelin hit the cinema for one night only? Well Ritchie Yorke was at the very gig that’ll be on the big
Led Zeppelin
EXPERIENCE THE LEGENDARY LED ZEPPELIN ON THE BIG SCREEN! ONE NIGHT ONLY – WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER One of the greatest rock ’n’ roll bands of all time, Led Zeppelin, will hit
The Sunburys
The Sunburys are back with their third album, Keep A Lid On It. Recorded with producer Jeff Lovejoy, the band are hitting the stage this Saturday night at the Beetle
The Sunburys: Keep A Lid On It
The Sunburys Keep A Lid On It (Handsome Devil) By the time most bands sort out their drum sound in the studio, the Sunburys have made a new album. This,
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Italian Film Festival
The 2012 Italian Film Festival marks the event’s 13th anniversary. Year after year the cream of Italy’s cinema crop is rounded up and presented to film lovers throughout the nation.
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The Angels
The Angels Take It To The Streets [Liberation] The Angels return with their first album in the best part of a decade and it’s the first not to feature former
Mental Review & Giveaway
Mental Starring: Toni Collette, Rebecca Gibney, Anthony LaPaglia, Director: P.J. Hogan Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] You know when the double act of P.J Hogan and Toni Collette decide
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