FILM REVIEW: Morbius – you’re not you when you’re hungry
Daniel Espinosa’s Morbius is the latest installment of the cultural juggernaut that is the Jared Leto-verse. While largely disconnected from other Marvel films, Morbius does enough to prove it’s titular character is interesting, without leaving me wanting more. It’s a film full of
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: SYCCO, ALPHA GOOSE, AND A.GIRL
Fresh Music Friday is back and more Australian than ever, as Katarina Butler, Zander Czerwaniw, and Tamsyn Bellew guide you through the latest (genuine) bedroom pop from Sycco, some funky beats from USYD's own Alpha Goose, and the smoothest hip hop RNB from Sydney's A.GIRL.
‘I vaxed the sheriff’: A begrudging review of Eric Clapton’s latest live album
When I first heard Eric Clapton was releasing a set of ‘Anti-Lockdown Anthems’, I had a singular reaction: They’re probably going to be fantastic. It was a realization that I found regrettable, and one that surprised me as much as it might you, but it soon dawned on me that as much as I would
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: CHARLI XCX, KING PRINCESS, STILL WOOZY AND REMI WOLF
Well, well, well... Harry Gay and Tamsyn Bellew join forces with Kat Porritt-Fraser to (excitedly) rip into the newest releases from pop superstar Charli XCX, queer indie icon King Princess, and the insane dream-team pairing of Still Woozy and Remi Wolf.
SONG REVIEW: VOH’s ‘Amnesia’ is Hard to Forget
When describing distinguished artists and performers, people often talk of the mysterious “X–factor”. As much as we can attempt to verbalise their talent with colourful descriptions, there’s an ineffable charm which arrests our attention. With her sparkling second single, it’s clear that w
REVIEW: Byron Baes is not the vibe
Netflix has unleashed its latest monstrosity on the world: a reality TV show set in Byron Bay following an insular group of micro-celebrities and influencers attempting to make it big. The show glamorizes their lavish lifestyles, from wild parties to fashion shows. While the series is a cringe fest
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: REX ORANGE COUNTY, ALEX CAMERON, AND THE MYSTERINES
It's an exciting week here for Fresh Music Fridays, as Harry Gay, Matt Forbes and Iggy lead us on a journey through tracks hot off the presses: some highly anticipated Rex Orange County, a funky 80s tune from Alex Cameron, and a dash of debut grunge-rock from the Mysterines.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Homework (25th Anniversary Edition)’ is a worthy tribute to Daft Punk’s legacy
Last week, Daft Punk finally came out of the woodwork – a year after they announced their breakup – to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their debut album Homework. The Deluxe Anniversary Edition of the album was released alongside a Twitch stream of a rare performance from 1997 at the
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: BENEE, NILÜFER YANYA, AND SOFI TUKKER
It’s that day of the week again, and returning FMF veterans Harry Gay and Andy Park have teamed up with Tamsyn Bellew to deliver us a little bit of feel-good pop from BENEE, moody indie-pop from Nilüfer Yanya, and a dark dance track from Sofi Tukker and Mahmut Orhan.
FILM REVIEW: The Batman – What’s in the box?
This is a Batman for 2022, it's class conscious, it stars a brooding teen turned indy film heartthrob and thankfully, the CGI isn't terrible.