Concerts: the domain of the spatially-unaware, the sweaty and the oafish. Possibly three of our least favourite things, yet we subject ourselves to them on a regular basis. Such is the price one pays to see the world’s most talented musicians on home soil, up close and impersonal. Whatever your poison, whether indie, pop, hip-hop, metal [...]

If you’ve been suffering from what my friend Emily describes as ‘Seasonal Song Stuck in Head Syndrome’, then perhaps there’s a way out for you. In Emily’s case, it’s Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, and apparently most of yours since I mentioned it. Sorry! Fear not, for the website, Unhearit allows your to [...]

When I first arrived back in Melbourne one of my friends unwisely started a rumour that I would be accompanying the entourage who make their annual pilgrimage to the Meredith Musical Festival this year, or as I call it—Merry Death. It’s common knowledge that I refuse to go anywhere I can’t plug in my hairdryer, [...]

This delightful video of a young man who is unable to locate his flip-flops on account of his being completely and utterly WASTED at last weekend’s Coachella has been doing the rounds. This drunken mess seems to have some serious depth perception issues, which all in all, makes for some truly cringe-worthy comedy. Watch it here: [...]

As the days heat up (in the southern hemisphere) and the calendar becomes more jam-packed it’s a sure-fire way of knowing that the onslaught of summer festivals is about to begin. In Australia, first up is Stereosonic, which recently attracted media attention when they banned shirtless men from attending the event in a move to make the [...]

Maybe it’s a particularly British notion, however, speaking from experience the discussion of money and all things fiscally associated (unless in a business context) is exceptionally vulgar. Being discreet about your wealth (or lack thereof) makes for a more rounded individual, creates a little intrigue and generally prevents jealously or repulsion from other parties. Sure, [...]