Roger Clarke, the actor behind Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan character, revealed the most challenging aspect of doing motion capture for the game in a recent interview. According to Clarke, crouch running was the hardest activity to perform as Arthur. Although fighting, shooting and horse riding were demanding, crouching while running was a real… Continue reading ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ actor reveals “hardest thing” about making the game
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Gut Health: “We want people to dance, feel free – and a sense of rage”
Gut Health, a six-piece band from Australia, is known for their energetic blend of dance-punk. The band incorporates diverse musical styles into their music, ranging from noise to folk, punk to jazz, and soul. The foundation of the band’s sound is physical in nature and revolves around creating and releasing energy. The genre that they… Continue reading Gut Health: “We want people to dance, feel free – and a sense of rage”
Meet 3%, the most important new voice in Australian hip-hop: “We’re not biting our tongues”
Australian Indigenous multihyphenate Nooky almost retired from a music career 18 months ago, feeling that he had achieved success in other areas such as radio hosting with Blak Out and his social enterprise We Are Warriors. However, when rapper Dallas Woods called for a collaboration, Nooky was happy to oblige, leading to the formation of… Continue reading Meet 3%, the most important new voice in Australian hip-hop: “We’re not biting our tongues”
The Featured Artists Coalition and Amazon Music announce awardees for 2024’s Step Up Fund
Ten independent artists in the UK will be supported by Amazon Music and The Featured Artists Coalition’s Step Up Fund in 2024. The fund, established 2 years ago, has helped 31 artists so far through grants and mentorships. The awardees will receive up to £8,000 in grants, a 1-year subscription to Amazon Music, mentoring, a one-year… Continue reading The Featured Artists Coalition and Amazon Music announce awardees for 2024’s Step Up Fund
Stephen Curry says he’s still “a big Drake guy” after Kendrick Lamar beef
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has confirmed his continued support for Drake, despite the high-profile feud between the Canadian rapper and Kendrick Lamar earlier in the year. The feud saw Lamar name-drop Curry in his track ‘Meet The Grahams’, referencing accusations of paedophilia made against Drake: “Hey, Curry, keep the family away /… Continue reading Stephen Curry says he’s still “a big Drake guy” after Kendrick Lamar beef
Watch Bon Iver perform at Kamala Harris’ rally in Wisconsin
Bon Iver took the stage at a rally in Wisconsin to show their support for Kamala Harris in her bid for the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket. The band played a four-song set consisting of three Bon Iver originals and a cover of a Civil War-era song called ‘The Battle Cry of Freedom’. The song was… Continue reading Watch Bon Iver perform at Kamala Harris’ rally in Wisconsin
Jet announce special concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
One of Australia’s most beloved rock bands, Jet, has announced they will be joining forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a special one-off concert. The quartet will be performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, on November 8, under the guidance of conductor Nicholas Buc. The band will perform orchestral versions… Continue reading Jet announce special concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Lauryn Hill confirms Europe and UK plan to proceed as planned, comments on axed US run
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have confirmed that their scheduled Europe and UK tour towards the end of this year will continue as planned, despite the recent cancellation of their North American tour. The North American shows were cancelled just three days prior to the intended start date, and no reason was given for the… Continue reading Lauryn Hill confirms Europe and UK plan to proceed as planned, comments on axed US run
Critics praise “absolutely sensational” Hunter Schafer in new horror film ‘Cuckoo’
The horror-thriller film “Cuckoo” has received rave reviews, with many critics lauding Hunter Schafer’s “absolutely sensational” lead performance. Schafer portrays Gretchen, in the movie. She moves to the German Alps to reside with her father. The movie premiered in the Berlin International Film Festival in February and is scheduled to be in theaters beginning Friday,… Continue reading Critics praise “absolutely sensational” Hunter Schafer in new horror film ‘Cuckoo’
Western DJs criticised for performing at Russian techno festival Outline
The Outline Festival in Russia has come under fire from various Western DJs, who have been criticised for “normalising war” by performing at the event. The five-day festival took place from July 18 to 22, and featured over 110 acts including DJs and musicians from various countries such as France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and the… Continue reading Western DJs criticised for performing at Russian techno festival Outline