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Terminal Amusements (Drakulas) – music review

Drakulas are an art-rock quartet who just recently released their sophomore full-length album Terminal Amusements. The group is made up…

Home Before Dark S1 (Apple TV+) – streaming review

There is something so satisfyingly retro about shows featuring kids doing their own thing, and doing it masterfully, without the…

The Animals In That Country (Laura Jean McKay) – book review

There have been plenty of books and movies about pandemics. Given the current reality, if you want to read about…

Frida: Viva La Vida – movie review

Pain informed the work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954), who’s best known for her self-portraits. For her,…

His and Hers (Alice Feeney) – book review

His and Hers, and whoever that other person is.  Television presenter Anna Andrews, DCI Jack Harper and an unknown observer…

Uncorked (Netflix) – movie review

I don’t have a thing for wine. Never had. Even an excellent wine, recommended by connoisseurs, won’t appeal to me.…

New music round-up

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 15 May 2020. Kamasi…

#BlackAF (Netflix) – streaming review

Kenya Barris is probably the most popular TV producer you've never heard of. Barris made his name as a writer…

Dear Life (Brendan Benson) – music review

Brendan Benson has the enviable position of being the other front man in the Raconteurs who shares the stage with…

Mystery Road S2 (ABC iView) – streaming review

Mystery Road has graced both the big and small screens. The first two versions were critically received films (Mystery Road…