BOOK REVIEW: Sight Lines
Words by TAYLAH SCHRADER “Literature can be at once a mirror of distortion, exaggeration and accuracy, where we see some aspect of ourselves reflected back to us.”Such is Hannah Kent’s foreword
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THEATRE REVIEW: Brothers Wreck
Words by LILY MEI Jada Alberts’ new play Brothers Wreck is Belvoir’s latest production: an exploration into the realities of life in light of death. Alberts is the 2013 recipient of
FILM REVIEW: The Face of Love
Words by ZALEHAH TURNERThe Face of Love, directed by Arie Posin, is a psychological drama exploring grieving widow Nikki Longstrom’s (Annette Bening) romantic obsession with Tom (Ed Harris). He is
GIG REVIEW: Infinity Broke
Words by GEORGIA HEIGHWAYSounds like: The rustic, psychedelic sounds of The Drones with the intensity of The Stabs.The dimly lit, intimate setting of Marrickville’s Factory Floor recently played host to
BOOK REVIEW: After Darkness
Words by TAHLIA NELSON Attention: All students currently undertaking a writing degree, arts degree, or indeed any course of uncertain outcome. Do you often ponder your future as a struggling creative,
GIG REVIEW: Thundamentals
Words by ALEX DALLAND Sounds like: the laid-back beats of Pez with some of the playfulness of Funkoars, and an original message.Thundamentals are known for their live performances and this was
GIG REVIEW: DMA’s
Words by LAUREN WILLIAMS Sounds like: the distinctive Brit-pop of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Oasis, intermingled with the late 80s vibes of rockers Blur and The Stone Roses.A few
GIG REVIEW: Vance Joy
Words by COURTENAY TURNER Sounds like: a dash of Matt Corby’s heartbreaking falsetto and a bit of Patrick James.Before you read on, I have a confession to make: I’m a self-professed Vance
GIG REVIEW: The Naked and Famous
Words by GEORGIA HEIGHWAYSounds like: MGMT, Passion Pit, La Roux and the other electro-pop sensations that 90s kids came to know and love in their early teens.The Metro was all
ALBUM REVIEW: Wye Oak
Words by LAUREN WILLIAMS Sounds like: Chairlift’s upbeat, layered instrumentals merged with Beach House’s dreamy, open synths, and the gentler sound of St Vincent’s vocal melodies.After two solid years of touring,