From the Vault: an interview with Suede frontman Brett Anderson, new album ‘Antidepressants’ out now
Suede had a massive impact on the music scene back in the early 1990s: a time when Britpop ruled the roost and beneath it a bunch…
Where have all the good songs gone? A critique on the sad postmodern state of contemporary pop music
Despite some great, hospitable times had working within the music industry, I see the insidiousness of much of it more clearly now, especially all the mental…
We Come Bearing GIFs… a gallery of brilliant animated album art
Once upon a time, album releases would come with the full packaging. Like, literally. The vinyl record would come in a sturdy cover – sometimes gatefold,…
Pet Shop Boys reveal the tracklisting for their new compilation ‘Disco 5’ which is set for release November 21
We’ve got to hand it to Pet Shop Boys since not only are they consistent with album releases, issuing one every couple of years, they’ve also…
‘No Secrets’: a memoir by Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup that leaves no stone unturned
When it comes to the rock’n’roll scene, there are no secrets, really. Lots of legendary tales and mounting-up myth: stories that usually lead you to the…
Lonely Planet introduces a new ‘Journey’ series where long road trips and extensive treks become the destination itself
While things like physical fold-out maps and train and ferry timetables can now conveniently be viewed in digital apps on our phones, there are other aspects…
Timeless Looks: A Fashion Retrospective
It’s normal these days to see models of various ethnicities grace the covers of Vogue and Marie Claire, but just a quarter of a century ago…
Bell Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ focuses more on depth of character than exuberance of setting
Throughout the ages, Shakespeare’s works have been altered in language and presentation so much so, that there are few permutations left in which to view the…
Get your bid in for that must-have memorabilia from your favourite movies at The Propstore
LA-based online auction site The Prop Store hosts specific auctions throughout the year. For example, coming up this October is an auction of vintage original film poster…
Margaret River set to burst with colour, culture and creativity during its two-week Open Studios program
When international travellers visit Western Australia, there’s usually a spot or two on their itinerary with Margaret River highlighted. The region is renowned as one of…
Roxanne, Rhiannon, Eileen & Jolene… How AI Translates Song Lyrics Dedicated to Singer-Songwriters’ Loved Ones (and a Couple of Mistresses)
The mark of a good song is if it can hit at the heart and mind of the listener. It’s a bonus if the listener can…
A delicious hot chocolate with more benefits than you bargained for
Collagen peptides have been a part of my diet for about two years now. I’m not absolutely strict in my ingestion of collagen through food, but…
Magical skincare from the house of MONAT
By winter’s peak, many of us have gotten somewhat lazier in our beauty regimes, letting go of our regular attendance to keeping the body beautiful. That…
