Pop Culture #716

Now that Game of Thrones is over, it’s time to just throw our televisions into the bin, right? Hold up a second: there’s still a lot of decent home viewing available.

Pulp 165

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that truly fits into the pulp category, and hot damn, is it pulpy.

Amyl and The Sniffers self-titled LP is an awesome listen for anyone into gritty punk goodness

For the amount of notoriety Amyl and the Sniffers have gained over the last couple of years, it’s hard to believe they’re only just dropping their first album.

Rob Snarski: Sparrow & Swan

Sparrow & Swan looks to the heavens and takes you there.

Ausmuteants: …Present the World in Handcuffs

For me, Ausmuteants psychotic sound is always a treat, and it lends its self brilliantly to the perspective of this crazed-cop-character, and the album does a great job of mixing system-biting anger with smart-arse humour that punk music is awesome at.

The Maes: Self-titled

This self-titled collection of melodic dialogues was recorded during tours of Canada, Scotland, Ireland and in Melbourne.

Tyler the Creator: Igor

“Igor”, then, feels the closet we’ve been to Tyler yet.

Brazilian death metallers Krisiun are coming to Geelong

Clocking in at an intense 38 minutes, Scourge of the Enthroned is a real monster and one they’re bringing down under when they descend on their Australian tour this June.

Andrea Robertson has released her intimately themed third album

The first word that’ll spring to mind when you hear Andrea Robertson’s new album, Live At New Hall, is “intimacy”.

Too Heavy To Hug #716

The Dynamo Open Air live album releases are still coming, the next one to be released on Friday July 19 will be Machine Head’s 1997.

What’s on in Ballarat

Winter is upon us, and the past week saw our coldest day in 20 years.

Geelong’s favourite Sweethearts

The “energetic, neo soul band” has recently landed their monthly residency at The Worker’s Club, and are gearing up for their last gig before hitting the road on their Europe tour.

Indigenous dance sensation will shake The Spiegeltent Geelong this month

We chat to the lead dancer Baykali Ganambarr ahead of the show.

KONG: One of the world’s most explosive big wave surfers

Bells, Sunset, Cloudbreak… the bigger and uglier the waves, the better Kong surfed.

Hilltop Hoods are ready to rattle the keys to the Australian hip hop Kingdom

You can still get tickets their new show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday, August 9

Canadian Gods of War Blasphemy are coming to Australia next month

We chat to Nocturnal Grave Desecrator and Black Winds; and Deathlord of Abomination and War Apocalypse ahead of their Aussie tour in July.

Tastes of Central Geelong is hosting a special Fried Chicken & Froths event

Sample tasty Korean, Japanese and Southern fried chicken while washing it all down with crisp local beers found in Central Geelong.

Steve Hughes: Are You Serious?

True to his word, Steve pulls no punches and makes no apologies with his words.

Meg Mac Episode III: A New ‘Hope’

The deeply talented powerhouse songstress, Meg Mac, has been making her way across the country on her sold-out ‘Give Me My Name Back Tour’ and if you were lucky enough to get a glimpse of her on stage, you will know she has a new mini-album coming out.

Melbourne bred progressive alternative rock juggernaut Circles are coming to Ballarat

Being at the forefront of the Melbourne scene, Circles are one of our biggest prog exports and now for the first time in a while, they will be hitting Australia with a headliner tour.

Grapevine Gathering reveals a corker of a lineup for 2019

Round up your Pinot pals and Grigio girls for a corker of culinary delights and
beverages, whilst getting Merlot to the ripest musical talent on the vine.

Spilt Milk is bringing Khalid, CHVRCHES, Juice WRLD, Illy, Dune Rats & more to Ballarat this November

Tickets will sell out.

The National Wool Museum is celebrating 50 years of Play School

For over 50 years now, since its initial broadcast in 1966, this much-loved children’s program has been a staple on our national television sets and has featured regularly in our lives as a legion of talented presenters takes turns hosting this beloved show.

The Bennies are rockin’ the suburbs

The Bennies are back – well, almost.

 

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