Nobody in Sydney actually says where they live
Everyone lives ‘near Marrickville’ or ‘basically Parramatta’ or wherever sounds least alarming.
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Auburn is the Sydney you ignore
On the T2 line to Auburn, a suburb I once knew only through headlines, crime statistics, and the look people give you when you say ‘Auburn’.
Indie rock. Punk rock. Nu-metalcore. Pick your damage
We only just launched, so we’re playing catch-up. Here are three EPs from the back half of 2025 that deserve a proper listen.
Australia loves music, just not our musicians
This privilege – the privilege to stay in Australia and continue creative work – is now unaffordable. It sucks, but that’s the reality.
Your parents got you here, not your ATAR
‘You shouldn’t be denied opportunities just because you’re going to a government school.’
The December releases that we actually care about
The algorithm can be gamed and hype can be bought, which is why curation matters. Some of the best hip-hop and R&B dropped last month with little fanfare, but we paid attention. Here’s what made the cut.
You’ve been sleeping on Mauritian food
So the cuisine popping off in Melbourne isn’t just a trend. It’s a natural continuation of that story.
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