Mar 8

Mar 8 Fine & Dandy

Aussie and Thai (respectively) actors Tom Dalzell and Mel Jarnson met on the set of their first lead roles - playing dysfunctional heirs to billionaire empires. Having since shot feature films set for release in theatres later this year - the friends and former colleagues finally team up to discuss the important stuff, prohibition style.

Mar 12

Mar 12 Bag Raiders Discuss Biggest Residency of their Career

BYO

Interview, Music

Jack Glass and Chris Stracey, known as the Bag Raiders, are one of Sydney’s best electronics artists, with tracks like “Shooting Stars” growing to define the past decade. Founded as an alternative dance band in 2006, the school friends have released two full length albums while touring the world.

Jan 20

Jan 20 Artist Interview: Sebastian Curi

BYO

Interview, Art

Sebastian Curi is an Argentianian born Illustrator who now calls Barcelona home. He has found himself working alongside agencies such as: The New Yorker, CNN and Apple. With a plethora of influences and a style that are malleable in order to create life and connection in his pieces he is quickly becoming an artist I can’t stop looking up.

Dec 19

Dec 19 The Chats: Beer and Having a Good Time

BYO

Interview, Music

There is one band in Australia that captures the nation’s love of beer, cigarettes and pub food. They are The Chats, a three-piece band from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland who have exploded onto the scene with their tongue and cheek lyrics and heavy rock sound.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Milky Chance: Collaborating Around the World

BYO

Interview, Music

German folk group Milky Chance is set to release their third album, Mind the Moon, this Friday. In our previous article, Backyard Opera sat down with bassist and percussionist Philipp Dausch to discuss the musical themes on the new album.

Sep 24

Sep 24 Interview: Thea Elder

Toni Veziris

Interview, Photography

We caught up with photographer Thea Elder to chat about her work, style and what inspires her.

Sep 9

Sep 9 Interview: Stasia Hendrawan

Toni Veziris

Interview, Photography

We caught up with photographer Stasia Hendrawan to chat about her work, style and exciting projects.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Hands Up for Haiku Hands

BYO

Interview, Music

Watching Haiku Hands rise has been a sight to behold. The impressive three-piece have linked together being from both Melbourne and Sydney and have taken off since their debut single, ‘Not About You’.