Fundamentally music is so much more than clever lyrics or a catchy melody. Music allows artists to find a common ground with listeners so that they can share emotions, create a mood or tell a story. The McMenamins have achieved… (READ MORE)
Live theatre for me as an audience member is all sweaty palms, swiftly beating heart, and sweet anticipation. When theatre is as theatre should be it is like being welcomed into and absorbed by another world. I often wondered what… (READ MORE)
Viva Computer may not have been on the Australian music scene for all that long, but they certainly prove that individuality and unique musical soundscapes are alive and well. Guitarist Jonathon McCarthy recently shed some light on what makes Viva… (READ MORE)
Jewel of the day you shimmered and glistened in the stagnant heat of the day. Unlucky for you just one more insect was needed to complete my collection. Resplendent in black and gold stripes and equipped with strong translucent wings,… (READ MORE)
With music that speaks of dark places, cloudy atmospheres and the dirty underbelly of life, there is nothing lightweight and easily dismissed about The Kill Devil Hills. With rich vocals and deeply textured music they are a band which captivate… (READ MORE)
Some musicians struggle to find a unique voice and maintain artistic integrity in a world overrun with performers intent on pursuing conformity in an industry driven more by sales than substance. Those artists that do manage to stand apart as… (READ MORE)
When they first appear new technologies can be an incredible and awe-inspiring addition to our lives and we often wonder how we ever lived without them. This ‘honeymoon period’ of discovery is normal for anything exciting and new which enriches… (READ MORE)
This is a movie for anyone that has been ‘there’. If you’ve been there you’ll know exactly where I mean. Whether you’ve been to that dark and depressing place at some time of your life because of a lack of… (READ MORE)
A recipe for television success: Into a mixing bowl pour one part Sex and the City. Add two parts Northern Exposure. Fold through a jaw-droppingly beautiful location, clever scripts and likeable characters. Blend all ingredients well and leave mixture to… (READ MORE)
Travelling on public transport can be a challenging and unpleasant experience for commuters. Whether making use of public transport at the beginning or end of the day, energy in the air is generally low, oddballs seem to be drawn to… (READ MORE)