to the movies - flowerkid Melancholic overthinkers found a new soundtrack last week when flowerkid made his first release in over 18 months with 'to the movies'. Complete with the staple flowerkid lyrical gut-punches and existentialism, 'to the movies' follows the ease of getting lost within a relationship and the need to prioritise yourself. 'To The Movies' arrives as flowerkid begins to tease a forthcoming debut album through socials. unforgettable - Lizzie Hosking Aussie p

By Bec Hoole (Pipin) & Jessica Chate (Serendipiti) Photos by Tessa Fleur on Kodak 400 Saturday the 20th of June saw the Clarence Corner precinct in Woollongabba activated like it never had been before. Punters flocked to Against The Grain, the inaugural festival hosted by independent label GRAIN, teaming up with Open Season to bring us a day of tunes, grooves and ultimately community and friendship. A block party like no other, Against The Grain, saw over 30 musical acts brin

The final stop of the Tragic Magic tour brought together two of Australia’s most captivating artists to the Fortitude Musical Hall, with Gretta Ray opening the evening before Matt Corby delivered a powerful and deeply moving headline set. Gretta Ray eased into the night with “Dear 17”, a heartfelt reflection addressed to her younger self and the fears that come with growing older. Bathed in a spotlight, she stepped onto the stage with an effortless warmth, immediately winning

The second Kae walked onstage, he met us with such a humble, warm grace and a hand on his heart - immediately thanking us for our presence and the journeys we had taken to be together that night. It was like we had been welcomed around for a warm cup of tea or soup, unified. From the moment the music began we were ascending. Far out it was phenomenal. Explosive. Words flowing like running water over rocks, taking us on every step of the voyage. Lyrics laced with empathy.

Habit - Millie Atlas Marking her space as a future face of Aussie pop, Meanjin (Brisbane) based Millie Atlas addresses the lingering pain of a past relationship on 'Habit'. Teased through a series of confessional backstory posts on social media, 'Habit' is an unfiltered emotional release that proves vastly relatable for anyone with an evil ex haunting their narrative. With the charm and feminine fury of Speak Now era Taylor Swift and the addictive sing-along lyrical catalogue

Presented by Mistletone, Jet Black Cat Music & Open Season Written by Tessa Fleur It was a cold Tuesday night, fragments of conversation drifted to me as I fell into step behind a young couple heading toward Brisbane's Princess Theatre, both wearing oversized black leather coats. "Dirt". "Jerome". They were placing friendly bets on what songs Welsh musician Cate Le Bon would play. It was a fitting arrival for her first Brisbane show in three years, marking her return after t

Wednesday at The Princess Theatre, Brisbane, 4 June 2026 Photography by Tessa Fleur

Business Man - Alex The Astronaut Australia's favourite astronomical friend is back with an absolute gem in 'Business Man'. Showcasing their staple lyrical charm whilst calling out the capitalist focused industry and those who spend their days playing the game, Alex The Astronaut's new single is a callback to ever-present themes throughout their discography and a sentiment shared by many in this day and age. Inspired by country and western music, this toe-tapping tune is sure

Dry Cleaning at The Princess Theatre, Brisbane, 28 May 2026 Photography by @max_wenke Supported by Supernew and Station Model Violence