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Film

The Hole (2009)

Thomas Caldwell

As Joe Dante films go, The Hole is a relatively straightforward genre piece without any of his distinctively overt political and social critique. 

Film

The Lion King (1994)

Thomas Caldwell

Revisiting The Lion King seventeen years after its original release, it is easy to see why it captured the imagination of audiences at the time.

Music Release

Geoffrey O'Connor

Vanity Is Forever

Well known for work with master pop practioners Crayon Fields, and following a brief spell recording solo as Sly Hats, Geoffrey O'Connor here reveals another glimpse into the boundless musical talent at his disposal.

Music Release

Total Control - Henge Beat

Simon Winkler

At once concise and refined in form, and dangerously explosive in conception, Henge Beat is a fascinating and exciting debut from a band featuring members well known for work in other Melbourne acts.

Music Release

Lost Animal

Ex Tropical

On 'Ex Tropical', Lost Animal (the solo project of Jarrod Quarrell) invites listeners to a strange and beguiling destination, filled with many and varied soundscapes to explore.

Film

Fire in Babylon (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

From the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s, the West Indies dominated Test Cricket with an undefeated streak that lasted longer than that of any other professional sporting team. 

Music Release

HTRK - Work (Work, Work)

Simon Winkler

Following the release of the Marry Me Tonight LP in 2009, and the tragic loss of band member Sean Stewart last year, HTRK have returned with a decidely minimal, and introspective album.

Film

Face to Face (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

The release of Face to Face could not have been better timed considering some of the current debate in the Australian media over criminal sentencing.

Music Release

Royal Headache - Royal Headache

Simon Winkler

On their debut self-titled album, Sydney band Royal Headache present a unique blend of garage, blues, soul and pop influences. The whole album is dense with ideas, offering a glimpse into the future, seen through a lo-fi filter of the past.

Film

One Day (2011)

Thomas Caldwell

One Day is intriguingly structured. It tells the story of its two protagonists across twenty years by only depicting events that occur each year on 15 July.

YouTube Clip

Simone Felice Interview on Off the Record

Brian Wise

Brian Wise speaks to Simone Felice ahead of his arrival in Melbourne, finding out about his debut novel.

Music Release

Laura Jean - A Fool Who'll

Simon Winkler

Laura Jeans 'A Fool Who'll' LP offers the understated but captivating style of previous recordings, and imbues its songs with elements of disquiet, and dissonance.

Music Release

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Mirror Traffic

Simon Winkler

Mirror Traffic is a charming encapsulation of Malkmus' strengths as a singer and songwriter.

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Dan Stewart interview about Jay Reatard & doco

Primary Colours

Founder of the label Stained Circles, Dan Stewart, talks to Woody on Primary Colours about Jay Reatard and the doco "Better Than Something" screened at this year's MIFF.

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Foster the People interview

Jacinta Parsons

Jacinta Parsons caught up with Foster the People to talk about their success, touring and their acclaimed debut album, Torches.

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Isobel Campbell interview

Simon speaks to Isobel Campbell about her 2010 release 'Hawk', the third and final record to come from her longstanding collaboration with Mark Lanegan

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James Blake interview

Breaking & Entering

Lauren and Simon catch up with James Blake to discuss the process and lead up to recording his widely acclaimed self-titled debut album

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Ian & Alex - Jay Reatard Doco interview

Thanks & Praise

Ollee Palmer is on the phone to Alex Hammond and Ian Markowitz, directors of recent Jay Reatard documentary film "Better Than Something"

Music Release

Part Time - What Would You Say?

Simon Winkler

What Would You Say? is both a question, and in this case a definitive statement from talented San Franciscan artist David Speck, recording as Part Time.

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Fitz and the Tantrums interview

Simon Winkler

Simon Winkler speaks to Fitz and the Tantrums about their successes, their sound and how it all started.

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Wild Beasts interview

Simon Winkler

Simon Winkler speaks to Hayden from Wild Beasts about the lead up to, and recording, of their 2011 release 'Smother'

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Painters & Dockers interview

Livewire

Vlad Juric & Paul Stewart of the seminal Australian rock band Painters & Dockers join Pauly P and Gen B on Triple R's Livewire for some reminiscing

Music Release

Ru.CL - Brimstone & Fire

Simon Winkler

The second album from Melbourne artist Ru.CL (otherwise known as Rueben Campbell) is another dynamic and dextrously constructed record of modern classic hip-hop, featuring dancehall, soul, reggae, funk and RnB influences.

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Joelistics interview

The Heather's On Fire

Dave the Scot chats to Joel (Joelistics) about his debut LP 'Voyager' and beginning his solo career after TZU

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Brothers Grimm interview

The Heather's On Fire

Dave the Scot interviews James & Matt from Brothers Grim about their debut album 'The Year To Forget'