Dec 4

Dec 4 Sneaky Sound System: Can’t Switch Them Off

At the close of 2019, one Sydney group is doubling down on the work and ringing in the New Year with some serious momentum. Sneaky Sound System exploded onto the Sydney’s house scene back in 2006 and have been making music ever since.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Review: Bo Jo Jones and the Great Lummox - Gods of the Gallows

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Review, Music

Bo Jo Jones and the Great Lummox are back with a follow up to their debut single, Back in Time - Gods of the Gallows. The Lo-fi beats duo are once again employing sounds and production to create a cafe beats track seeks to find a shared space between laid back nineties hip hop and straight jazz.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Yeah Nah Yeah Continues Curating The Fun

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Event, Music

Sydney Arts Collective Yeah Nah Yeah are no strangers to throwing a shindig or two. The group have been hosting events that bring together music and art in safe spaces throughout Sydney for the last three years now, each one seemingly more impressive than the last.

Nov 28

Nov 28 Spilt Milk 2019

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Festival, Music

Last Saturday, Spilt Milk 2019 made its way to Commonwealth Park in Canberra and was a huge success. From the crazy outfits to festival food, with a whole lot of music in between, this year’s Spilt lived up to the expectations. Backyard Opera has full coverage of must-see acts and the places to be, just in time for the festival’s appearance in Ballarat this weekend.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Interaction

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Base-Cast Magazine, Fashion

Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Seung-Rok, Styled by Anna Hubble, HMUA Chris Arai and modelled by Luka Badnjar and Otis Giovanni.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Review: Aunty Social - Crack A Deal

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Review, Music

We had the privilege of getting to know Canadian bedroom pop artists - Aunty Social a few months back when we caught up for one of our ‘A conversation with’ pieces.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Concrete Runway

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Base-Cast Magazine, Fashion

Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Alex Pepelasev, Styled by Amelia Lee, HMUA Emma Luciano and modelled by Kim Schell.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Release of the Week 15/11: 100 “Weightless”

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Release of the Week, Music

This week’s release is a 6-minute epic from up and coming Sydney punk band 100. More than a year after the release of their debut EP, Cortisone, the band have found success in live shows and tours.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Mix of the Week 14/11: Yuma X’s Mix for BYO

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Mix of the Week, Music

This week, electronic duo Yuma X, also known as Lucy Washington and Jake Smith, have blessed Backyard Opera with an exclusive mix.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Milky Chance: Collaborating Around the World

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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.

Nov 12

Nov 12 A Conversation With … SYML

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A Conversation With

SYML AKA Brian Fennell, is a Seattle-raised musician that is known for his emotive vocals and smooth, heart-tugging melodies. He was previously part of the indie band Barcelona, before venturing on a solo project which he named SYML, meaning “simple” in Welsh

Nov 12

Nov 12 New Balance 420s in White and Red

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Sneakers, Fashion

When it comes to sneakers I am personally a huge fan of skate shoes and their ability to mesh comfort with simplicity and style. I recently stumbled upon the latest New Balance 420’S in white and red and was instantly interested in their ability to do this.

Nov 12

Nov 12 Milky Chance: International Recordings for an International Sound

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Feature, Music

One of the best globetrotting artist of the decade is Milky Chance, a German folk group that blends reggae, indie rock and electronica to create an internationally unique sound. The group consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Clemens Rehbein, bassist and percussionist Philipp Dausch and guitarist Antonio Greger.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Stand by Me

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Base-Cast Magazine, Fashion

Exclusive Base-Cast Fashion Editorial with Photographer Olivia Repaci, Styled by Hunter Blue, HMUA Allison Vecchio, models Milani Sobey signed at IMG Models and Marley Grace signed at Kult Models.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Sisterhood

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Fashion Editorial, Fashion

Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Anastasia Fua, Styled by Emma Cotterill and modelled by Soraya and Maeve.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Exceptional Fashion on the Screen

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Feature, Fashion

There is a vast array of elements things that lead to a movie being captivating and timeless. There is the directing, acting, the cinematography and of course the soundtrack. Another such element is the costuming within a film.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Release of the Week 8/11: Planet Vegeta “Jorja”

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Release of the Week, Music

Neon Records are some of the biggest international artists’ management down under, promoting big names like Skrillex, Milky Chance and Rudimental to Australians. However, they also promote their own homegrown talent and this week’s release sees the debut single of Planet Vegeta.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Mix of the Week 7/11: Lil Berete “1 Way Out”

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Mix of the Week, Music

Lil Berete had one of 2018’s strongest debuts, at just seventeen years old, with the Icebreaker mixtape. Now, the young Toronto based artist has released a highly anticipated follow up, 1 Way Out.

Nov 6

Nov 6 Festival X Double Pass GIVEAWAY

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Giveaway

Festival X is coming to Sydney in just over a month and Backyard Opera is your ticket to the best line-up of 2019. The line-up includes huge names like the rare Calvin Harris, the god Armin van Buuren and the Gucci Lil Pump. Other names include Tchami, Alison Wonderland and Steve Aoki.

Nov 6

Nov 6 Ocean Alley: Why They Love Festivals

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Feature, Music

2019 was Ocean Alley’s year. Between winning triple J’s Hottest 100 with “Confidence”, playing at Splendour in the Grass and touring across Europe, it’s been a wild ride.