Deep Purple: More than ‘Smoke on the Water’
Xuandi implores you to appreciate this classic band. Whenever someone asks for a classic rock band recommendation, hard rock fans won’t always mention Deep Purple first. Even when the band is noted, the frequently mentioned song is ‘Smoke on the Water’ (1972), inspired by a real fire accident
Music to Soundtrack Sem 2
Graphic by Bella Rough Uni is back, so we’ve curated a list of the best Aussie releases of 2023 so far to get you through it With semester 2 well and truly in session, you might already be dreading the study grind, or maybe you’re looking forward to any number of social events. Whatever the
Eurovision 2023: Here We Go Again
Strap in as Solomiya Sywak details for you the epic highs and lows (but mostly lows) of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest It’s that time of year again, time to get out all the silver outfits from deep inside the closet because Eurovision 2023 has just smacked the whole world in the fac
The Subtle Art of Shoegazing
Kelly Caviedi makes a case for the shy, ethereal genre. Whenever I get a hold of the AUX and put on some obscure playlist I’ve been recycling since junior high, my younger siblings groan and say “I can’t hear what they’re saying underneath all the noise”. Being listeners of R&B, modern
FILM REVIEW: The Black Phone is a tight, well-acted thriller
Scott Derrickson’s latest supernatural spook-fest made a solid connection with Zander Czerwaniw. I think there is a part deep down in most people that believes they could escape a kidnapping. Whether it’s busting out the door at the right time, breaking through a window or tricking the capto
RETROSPECTIVE: Batman and Robin and the Caped Crusader’s eternal identity crisis
For its 25th anniversary, Harry Gay reflects on the tug-of-war between grit and camp that led up to the Dark Knight’s most polarising cinematic outing. On 26 June 1997 – almost 25 years ago to the day – Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin premiered in Australia.. The film, which sta
The Best and Worst Albums of Q2 2022
Good 90s revivalism, bad 90s revivalism, and songs about pizza. Matthew Forbes spotlights some of the standout releases of the last few months. After a string of fantastic albums in the first three months of the year, the second quarter of 2022 has been a little less impressive. Of course, there’s
Scabs, unions and the beauty of pickets
Christine Lai explains why it’s crucial that we disrupt. Over the last few years, USyd has had its share of run-ins with management. Whether it’s fights against wage theft, casualisation of jobs or abhorrent course cuts, the bottom line remains the same: management’s profit-geared in
Simlish: The best songs in the fakest language
Taking a study break to play The Sims? Katarina Butler has picked 5 uncanny covers of pop songs that you should listen out for. The Sims is one of those video game franchises that tends to be played at specific moments in one’s life. Personally, I like to boot up my copy of The Sims […]
