Local video game composers take the spotlight
Local composers, who are producing groundbreaking soundscapes for video games, were in the spotlight at Melbourne International Games Week. Standard editor Emily Spindler-Carruthers reports
Local video game composers take the spotlight
Local composers, who are producing groundbreaking soundscapes for video games, were in the spotlight at Melbourne International Games Week. Standard editor Emily Spindler-Carruthers reports
Riverside’s ‘Story of My Dream’: an exercise in self-reflection
Polish prog band Riverside looks back on two decades of music with a new single that both ushers in a new member and pays tribute to their previous output. Review by Tim Bottams.
Riding the K-wave: how Korean pop culture made a splash in the West
Once one of the world’s poorest nations, South Korea is now making waves with its pop culture exports. Emily Anderson explores a global phenomenon.
Tears For Fears’ latest single: their classic sound updated with a modern edge
Eighties art-rock duo Tears For Fears’ new single The Tippping Point affirms their songwriting consistency in preparation of their upcoming album. Tim Bottams reports.
Oublaire: a rising young musician who’s making history, in more ways than one
After her recent rise to fame, Tiktok star and musician Oublaire shares her incredible journey – Macy Saddington reports.
The man behind the next generation of Melbourne’s homegrown musicians
Meet Jordan Acker, the 21-year-old who has turned a “fun business” into a growing management artist management firm in just 18 months. Ben Kelly reports.
Surprise recording showcases a rising music talent
Singer/songwriter Maggie Alley’s newest release catalogues a momentous show at The Brunswick Ballroom. Wil Clifford reports.
Covid killed the moshpit: how the alternative music scene persevered
No gigs, no crowds, no studios. Jessica Johnson documents how the heavy music scene has fought back against the pandemic.
Transcommunicative alternatives: a new model for music
With the world grinding to a crawl, experimental band High Castle Teleorkestra is blazing new ground in remote musical coordination, recording complex productions despite global distances and the restrictions of Covid-19. Tim Bottams reports.