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Top 10 books about strange towns
From JG Ballard’s corporate towns of the near future to Richard Scarry’s animal society in Busytown … Shaun Prescott picks his favourite civilisations in miniature
Shaun Prescott
22, Aug, 2018 @9:19 AM
From Gang of Youths to Jen Cloher: 2017's top Australian albums
Subtle acoustics, jarring post-punk, unconventional pop and stadium rock: this year’s best offer an eclectic sample of talent
Caitlin Welsh, Jenny Valentish, Andrew Stafford, Shaun Prescott, Kate Hennessy, Stephanie Convery, Andrew P Street, Steph Harmon, Kristen S He
29, Dec, 2017 @4:08 AM
August book list: Julian Burnside, Rachel Leary and Kim Scott on their writing and reading
This month, authors including Rachel Leary, Tim Flannery and Tony Birch talk about their new books – and the books they’re excited to read, too
Tony Birch, Julian Burnside, Rachel Leary, Tim Flannery, Stuart Coupe, Kim Scott, Amanda Dunn, Shaun Prescott, Garry Disher, James Colley, Anna George
05, Aug, 2017 @10:09 PM
Triple J Hottest 100: does Australia's youth broadcaster have an identity crisis? | Shaun Prescott
The breezy tone of the station’s annual countdown sounded out of step with a mood of national unrest
Shaun Prescott
27, Jan, 2017 @4:52 AM
Mona Foma: how a summer festival swamped me with ominous foreboding
The Brian Ritchie-curated festival of music and art at David Walsh’s Mona sometimes feels like a requiem for humanity
Shaun Prescott in Hobart
23, Jan, 2017 @6:30 AM
Tētēma review – Mike Patton's world premiere at Mofo provokes and delights
Collaborative project between the Faith No More lead singer and Anthony Pateras showcases previously unperformed experimental music
Shaun Prescott in Hobart
22, Jan, 2017 @1:49 AM
Tool frontman Maynard Keenan: The US is long overdue for a fall
Ahead of his headline gig at Mona Foma, Puscifer frontman and Tool vocalist Maynard Keenan talks merkins, winemaking and preparing for Trump
Shaun Prescott
20, Jan, 2017 @4:53 AM
Client Liaison: Diplomatic Immunity review – immaculate dance pop washed in parody and kitsch
On their long-awaited debut, the Melbourne act meld silky ‘80s dance pop with nostalgic Australiana – as long as you don’t overthink it
Shaun Prescott
03, Nov, 2016 @8:36 PM
Shining Bird: Black Opal review – a moody but vague exploration of vintage Australiana
The Austinmer group’s second album trades in clearly signposted Australian rock sounds – but in 2016, it sometimes sounds astray
Shaun Prescott
06, Oct, 2016 @11:48 PM
Courtney Barnett review – urgent songs that work better in headphones
The Enmore, Sydney
The Melbourne musician had her audience waving lighters to songs about real estate, but her band was ill-suited to the venue’s scale
The Melbourne musician had her audience waving lighters to songs about real estate, but her band was ill-suited to the venue’s scale
Shaun Prescott
18, Jan, 2016 @4:29 AM
Royal Headache: High review – rough, emotive rock with a sense of import
High, the Sydney band’s second album, is anxious, crestfallen and incapable of peace. It’s also just what an Australian rock record should sound like in 2015
Shaun Prescott
21, Aug, 2015 @2:26 AM
Royal Headache singer Shogun: I’m done with that tantrum about leaving
Two months after storming the Opera House, the Sydney band are back with a second album and a singer conquering his biggest headache – himself
Shaun Prescott
17, Aug, 2015 @2:21 AM
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