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One of the defining indie-rock bands of this generation is Vampire Weekend, who with the release of their 4th album Father of the Bride last year proved that they are still every bit the fun, easy listening band that they were in their debut year of 2008.
In 2019, international sensations Milky Chance took time off touring to finish their third studio album Mind the Moon. With its release late last year, the German group has taken the more electronic sound of the new album and curated a fast-paced, energetic live show.
Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Toni Veziris Styled by Maria Maung, HMUA Emma Luciano and modelled by Rasha Kardo signed at Rin Models.
Founder of the design label, ‘The Brutalist’, Dar Smith is an enigmatic force carving a space for progressive jewellery design in Australia. Dar is about to wrap up his month long stint at The Brutalist pop-up in Newtown, so we sat down and chatted life in Berlin, inspiration for his collections, and how he has reconciled his design work with his music production.
Sculptor of Sound - Ninoosh aka Anya Trybala, launched her debut album Floodgates on October 25 with a single launching each day in the week leading up to the release.
Marketed as the best New Year’s Eve ever, the one night festival had a lot of hype to live up to. Taking place at Victoria Park in the heart of the CBD, NYE In the Park boasted an impressive line-up and special fireworks display for the countdown to 2020.
Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Rui Jorge, HMUA Lachlan Alexander and Modelled by Tash Galgut.
I wanted to take a moment to look into a term that is so loosely used in music, that I feel that it’s meaning has been misinterpreted or lost along the way. The term I am referring to is Lo-fi. It gets thrown around by musicians and music listeners alike, like a piece of fruit in a school playground.
Christmas time can be a pain in the ass. Fairy lights – amazing. Christmas trees – delightful. Present buying – also nice, until you’re trying to buy a present for that family member who doesn’t like ‘stuff’ or that friend who already has everything they want.
Christmas is an indulgent time for all, and more than in just a financial sense. For most households there are plates and plates of food– pudding, roasts, potatoes in many forms – and usually plenty of alcohol.
In early November, Backyard Opera spoke with triple J Hottest 100 winners Ocean Alley to discuss the upcoming festival season, including their plans for Laneway Festival on February 1st – 9th. Part of this discussion included talks of new music, which the band has been working on throughout the year.
Exclusive Backyard Opera Magazine Fashion Editorial with Photographer Alex Pepelasev and modelled by Armando Mayr signed at Kult Models.
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.
Sydney’s biggest indie dance group made a standout appearance at Burning Man this year. Performing on top of the Robot Heart bus in the Black Rock desert, the trio proved why they are one of Australia’s best artists.
Damien Maloney is a photographer based in California. He was born in Texas and grew up in the Arizona desert. Now living in San Francisco, Damien’s first introduction to photography was taking pictures for his college newspaper which saw him shooting portraits, sports and still life.
Try to name a restaurant serving food that is high quality, fresh and uses sustainably sourced ingredients. Can’t think of one? You’re not alone, and while there are a few restaurants adhering to these ethics, there definitely aren’t many. However, this is starting to change.
In 2015, Jon Bryant joined a cult. His short-lived time in and subsequent separation from NVXIM. When looked into there are coutless articles on NVXIM being a pyramid scheme, a cult and a sex cult.
Sly Morikawa is an artist known for her dreamy, fantastical aesthetic and has managed to generate an impressive commercial client list through this signature style. Sly’s work transports us to the delightfully perverse world she has created within her artistic endeavours, and we sat down over a coffee to chat about the inspiration behind how she creates.
Ghanaian descendent rapper Kwame might have been born in Auckland, NZ, but he is fresh from the Hills District of Western Sydney, with his music standing as an example of the prominent Sydney hip/hop scene.
Polish Club have had a stellar 2019 and are capping it off with an exciting New Year’s Eve mix. From releasing their second album, Iguana, to national tours with bands like DZ Deathrays, Polish Club have a lot to be proud of this year.
