ALBUM REVIEW: The Minions 2 Soundtrack isn’t as good (or as bad) as you’ve heard
It’s being lauded as the greatest soundtrack in years, but the tie-in album for Illumination’s latest family blockbuster is a mixed bag at best. How did we get here? That was the question that immediately sprang to mind when the tracklist for the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack
State of Origin: The story so far
The age-old rivalry has reared its ugly head again, and Christine Lai is here with a recap of what we saw in game 1. Every year without fail, people wait with bated breath for two teams to come together in a head-to-head, and pour blood, sweat and tears into a three-game duel that lasts two [&hell
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
REVIEW: McDonald’s The Kid LAROI Meal
Harry Gay does not need this meal to stay. Celebrity tie-ins, endorsements and meal deals are bizarre staples of popular culture. From Donald Trump eating a delicious slice of Pizza Hut pizza to Kendall Jenner solving racism through Pepsi, the intersecting world of celebrities and food is a weird an
Fresh Music Friday: Stan Walker, MADDY MAY, Lee Sugar
After a brief exam-stress hiatus, we are back to deliver the freshest hits straight to your (digital) door, with Zoe Biggs, Christine Lai, and Harry Gay guiding us through the latest from Stan Walker, MADDY MAY, and Lee Sugar (who... may have been the pick from last week... shhh).
Album Review: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever takes a dark turn with Endless Rooms
Australian band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever released their third studio album on May 6 2022 with labels Ivy League and Sub Pop. Their latest release ‘Endless Rooms’, is their biggest one to date, packed with 12 songs and an evolution of their sound into more ethereal and political territorie
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
SURG On Repeat
This is your inaugural, highly-anticipated, deftly curated update on what your Exec and fellow SURG members are listening to!
The Bops and Flops of Eurovision 2022
Feeling lost now that Eurovision is over? Never fear, Miya Sywak is here! It's time to relive the best (and worst) moments of Eurovision 2022.
Fresh Music Friday: Annie Hamilton, Eliza and the Delusionals, Alex the Astronaut
Apologies to all Harrys, but today's Fresh Music Friday belongs to the Alexs - specifically, Alex Dent, Alex Vardanega, and Alexander Glase (or Alex³) who will be artfully assisting us along our adventure into the airy abyss of today's anthems.