In a win for the little guys around the world, one of the biggest names in music today has come out swinging at Apple, one of the leading tech innovators. In response to Apple's free three month trial for new subscribers to it's new streaming service (taking on the likes of Spotify and Pandora), Tay … Continue reading Taylor Swift is One Good Apple
Okay, 'fess up. Raise your hand if you've ever stalked someone on Facebook. You know, checked out the profile/photos of someone you're not friends with. Maybe your ex. Maybe your current partner's ex. Maybe your crush. Yeah, I think we're all guilty of a bit of Facebook stalking at one point or another. The game … Continue reading The Facebook Stalking Game Changer
It's a relatively new concept, but it's taking off in a big way. An Australian-born web site that is "the Airbnb for live music venues" is bringing back intimacy and one-on-one interaction between musicians and punters alike. The site is called Parlour, and is the brainchild of Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Matt Walters, who wanted to give up … Continue reading Bringing Live Music Home – Literally
Another teen has also gone viral this week, this time for proving just how bat-shit crazy some Aussies are. Instagrammer @alexhayess posted the following selfie two days ago: All aboard the nope train to f-thatville! * Edit - IT'S A FAKE. After being called out on social media for the shark bearing a striking resemblance … Continue reading But First, Lemme Take a Selfie…
*Applause* Maxwell Barrett (@maxxbarrett) posted this on Twitter a few days ago and it has blown up. The sassiest school yearbook quote this year (American school year being different to Australian) has made this teen as popular as that guy from Target, and for all the right reasons!
Not since Coal Chamber's Mikal 'Bug' Cox's valiant efforts after breaking fingers at the start of Soundwave 2012 have we seen anything like this. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl reportedly fell off stage while performing Monkey Wrench - the second song of the Fooies' set in Gothenburg, Sweden - and broke his leg, but returned … Continue reading Dave Grohl Breaks Leg in Sweden… Finishes Show Anyway
This week's What The...? comes from the wonderful world of Reddit. Redditor cbsteven posted this 'silent shower' invitation his friend received. In short, rather than rocking up to a traditional bridal shower with, you know, food and drink and stuff, this bride and groom want money. And don't even think about getting fed in exchange … Continue reading What the…? Of The Week
We're calling it early! A photo is doing the rounds on social media this morning that's causing a little bit of outrage and confusion... See if you can figure out why: Yep, this Queenslander was issued with a $151 fine for doing the marked speed limit. Not exceeding it by less than 13km/hour as listed, … Continue reading What The…? Of The Week
They already look the part, and one of their songs has already appeared on a GoT mixtape, so it's little surprise American rockers Mastodon joined the cast of Game of Thrones this week. Band members Bran Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds appeared as Wildlings on episode eight of season five of the hugely successful … Continue reading Mastodon’s Epic GoT Cameo
Our fave Pommy ranga since Ron Weasley is heading back to Australia later this year, having only left it a matter of days ago. Ed Sheeran, who soared to fame with his smash hit The A Team a few years ago, has announced his second Aussie tour for 2015 - his fifth visit in four years … Continue reading Is Ed Sheeran The New P!nk?
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