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Gyusha, Chippendale
Stuffed behind the Central Park buildng in the heart of Chippendale, you would never know to look for Gyusha unless you’d been there before. While it initially seems to be a small takeaway joint, Gyusha is only revealed to be a cook-it-yourself restaurant when the smell of sizzling, marbled meat wafts up your nose as you enter.
NYE In the Park GIVEAWAY
What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? If the answer isn’t attending the NYE In the Park festival, then here’s why it should be. Taking place in Victoria Park, Sydney, this one night only festival is promising to give attendees their best New Year’s Eve ever.
Release of the Week 6/12: Armin van Buuren “Unlove You” ft. Ne-Yo
International powerhouse and recent Festival X headliner Armin van Buuren has released another huge track as he tours the globe. As one of the world’s most highly praised DJs, Armin was an innovator and pioneer of the trance genre.
Down Along The Cove
Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Jaime Linwood, Styled by Karli Butson, HMUA Lachlan Wignall and Modelled by Julie Blicher.
Mix of the Week 4/12: Tara Bloom @ Bohemian Beatfreaks 2019
Over the 22nd – 24th November, all kinds of artists, dancers, gypsies, soul searchers, students and dreamers made their way to the Bohemian Beatfreaks festival in Queensland for a lineup of bass, trance, house and techno music.
Festival X 2019
One of the year’s most highly anticipated one day festivals swept across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria last weekend. With the Saturday November 30th show taking place at the Sydney Olympic Park, Backyard Opera witnessed the event first hand.
Nike Air Max 200s 1992 Barcelona Olympics release
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics were pretty special for a number of reasons. It was the first time since 1960’s that South Africa participated due to the end of Apartide.
A Conversation With … Sam Brumby
Brumby, a prominent music photographer and videographer, is more than just the box he works within.With 2020 shaping up to be a huge year of non-music related work, we can’t wait to see how he balances his passion for music, and his desire to create outside of the industry he is most well-known in.
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.
Review: Bo Jo Jones and the Great Lummox - Gods of the Gallows
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.
Spilt Milk 2019
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.
Review: Aunty Social - Crack A Deal
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.
Concrete Runway
Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Alex Pepelasev, Styled by Amelia Lee, HMUA Emma Luciano and modelled by Kim Schell.
Release of the Week 15/11: 100 “Weightless”
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.
Mix of the Week 14/11: Yuma X’s Mix for BYO
This week, electronic duo Yuma X, also known as Lucy Washington and Jake Smith, have blessed Backyard Opera with an exclusive mix.
Milky Chance: Collaborating Around the World
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.
A Conversation With … SYML
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
New Balance 420s in White and Red
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.
Milky Chance: International Recordings for an International Sound
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.