Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor has been found safe and sound after a series of increasingly disturbing posts on her Facebook page - the last saying she had taken an overdose. The last post read: "There is only so much any woman can be expected to bear. What was done to me this week was appalling … Continue reading Sinead O’Connor – A Woman On The Edge?
A 25-year old woman has died, and another 22-year old woman is in an induced coma after attending Stereosonic in Sydney over the weekend. Sky News is reporting that both incidences were the result of an apparent overdose. The 25-year old was rushed to Concord Hospital after falling ill at the festival, but died later. … Continue reading Woman Dies, Another in Coma After Stereosonic Sydney
Here's one for the WTF files this week. There was an Instagram account (yes, was) called Burger Bun Day based in Melbourne, Australia, that would visit various establishments and give a review of their food. That is, until they visited a place in Carlton called The Beaufort. For some reason, on this particular day the lads … Continue reading Food Review Insta Account Rekt By Restaurant
Los Angeles-based metal core band The Ghost Inside (formerly known as A Dying Dream) is making headlines for all the wrong reasons today, after being involved in a fatal crash on tour in the US. The band's tour bus reportedly collided with a semi truck en route from Lubbock, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona. The drivers … Continue reading The Ghost Inside Tour Bus Crash
In a week of chaos, of mourning, of retribution and debate, there has been one social media post that has stood out among the rest. Isobel Bowdery is a 22-year old French woman who survived the carnage at the Eagles of Death Metal show at the Bataclan in Paris on Friday night. She posted a … Continue reading From One Girl at a Rock Show to Another
Alongside the announcement of the 2016 Groovin the Moo music festival dates this week, triple j's Hack revealed a leaked letter from organisers of the festival to Townsville federal MP Ewen Jones, asking for a government contribution of $300,000 to help keep the festival afloat in North Queensland. Signed by five members of Cattleyard Promotions, … Continue reading Groovin The Moo – Trouble In Paradise?
Queenslander Glen Barrie, guitarist for hardcore band As Paradise Falls, has unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, according to reports. He was 26 years old. The band had been in Thailand recording their debut album at Karma Sound Studios, and were scheduled to perform in Bangkok last night with Melbourne band I Killed The Prom … Continue reading As Paradise Falls Guitarist Dies
Tropfest - the popular Aussie short film festival running since 1993 - has been cancelled less than a month before the December event. Back in 2006, the outdoor screening event was canned due to fierce electrical storms. This time, it is due to 'terrible' financial management by an unnamed management company, according to a statement … Continue reading Tropfest 2015 Axed at 13th Hour
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