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Be enlightened by critical commentary on not only new music releases but live shows, films, books and more...


Music Release

Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral

Simon Winkler

Over a distinguished career Mark Lanegan has established himself as an artist with a distinct musical style, and a distinctive voice with which to deliver his message.


Music Release

Woollen Kits - Woollen Kits

Simon Winkler

The debut album from Melbourne trio Woollen Kits successfully weaves elements of punk, lo-fi garage rock and pop into a beautifully unique sonic patchwork.


Film

The Artist (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

The most striking thing about The Artist is how it lovingly and playfully pays homage to pre-sound cinema by being a silent film.


Film

Weekend (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

Visually writer/director Andrew Haigh creates a strong tension between the different ways Russell and Glen present themselves in public compared to how they express themselves privately.


Music Release

Hermitude - HyperParadise

Simon Winkler

The production duo of Luke Dubs and Elgusto return with another impressive album of bass-driven beats and creatively complex compositions, their fourth for Sydney label Elefant Traks.


Music Release

First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar

Simon Winkler

The second album from Swedish band First Aid Kit is a memorable and moving collection of folk, blues, Americana and country influenced songs.


Film

The Yellow Sea (2010)

Thomas Caldwell

The Yellow Sea is divided into four parts with each part given a title that reflects how Gu-nam is perceived by himself and the other characters. 


YouTube Clip

Graveyard Train Live to Air

Live at the RRR Performance Space

Local 'horror-country' boys Graveyard Train perform 'Even Witches Like to Go Out Dancing', live at Triple R!


YouTube Clip

Gang Gang Dance interview

Breaking & Entering

New York cosmic pop experimental outfit Gang Gang Dance hit Australia in December 2011 Lizzi of the group phones Lauren from Breaking & Entering...


Music Release

Various Artists - Mobile Rekodi Situdio Volume 1: Kibera, Nairobi

Simon Winkler

This compilation from independent Melbourne label Brothersister represents a facinating musical and cultural exchange.


Film

Attack the Block (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

Somewhere on a council estate in South London, hostile aliens have fallen from the sky. 


YouTube Clip

Bart Willoughby

JVG Radio Method

Bart Willoughby of No Fixed Address chats to Jonnie Von Goes.


Music Release

Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica

Simon Winkler

Replica presents a fascintating collage of sounds that evokes the past while hinting at the sonic possibilities of the future of music.


Film

Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Thomas Caldwell

Almost fifty years after it’s original 1964 release, Stanley Kubrick’s black comedy masterpiece is still as terrifying, insightful and hilarious as ever.


Film

We Need to Talk about Kevin (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

There’s little actual blood in We Need to Talk about Kevin, but director Lynne Ramsay’s pervasive use of the colour red makes sure that the idea of blood constantly remains in the audience’s mind. 


Music Release

Atlas Sound - Parallax

Simon Winkler

Spectral, shimmering guitars and subtle electronic effects are employed throughout this record, where loneliness and light, bleakness and beauty seem equally audible.


Music Release

Onra - Chinoiseries Pt.2

Simon Winkler

Chinoiseries Part 2 offers a fascintating glimpse into the musical heritage of Vietnam, collecting fragments of obscure recordings and recontextualising them within Onra's beat structures.


Film

Moneyball (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

The extent to which a film about sporting statistics can be enthralling is best demonstrated during a series of high stake negotiations over the phone in Moneyball.


Music Release

Thee Oh Sees - Carrion Crawler / The Dream

Simon Winkler

The second album of the year for San Franciscan garage rock specialists clearly demonstrates the band's exceptional energy, enthusiasm and skill, bridging '70s psych rock and lo-fi punk in signature style.


Music Release

The Orbweavers - Loom

Simon Winkler

Loom, the latest album from Melbourne band The Orbweavers, offers delicately crafted folk music, and captivating ethereal acoustic soundscapes.


Film

Drive (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

In this unofficial prequel to Blade Runner Ryan Gosling plays an early replicant model who yearns to be human. 


Film

Midnight in Paris (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

Midnight in Paris is a continuation of his new interest in Europe and also something of a return to older material.


Music Release

Tom Waits - Bad As Me

Simon Winkler

Vibrant and dense with inventive music is the seventeeth album from troubador Tom Waits.


Music Release

Twerps - Twerps

Simon Winkler

A classic songwriting sensibility and intimate, charmingly detailed lyricism prevail on the debut full length album from Melbourne band Twerps.


Music Release

Feist - Metals

Simon Winkler

Feist offers another album of accomplished and engaging songwriting with Metals.


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