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The Review: ‘Unravel Me: Tina Arena’ — An Unflinching Portrait of an Australian Icon

Neill Frazer — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:32:24 +0000

featuring @tinaarena @maslowentertainment There are plenty of music documentaries that celebrate a star’s greatest achievements, but Unravel Me: Tina Arena is far more interested in the person behind the applause. The result is an intimate, moving and surprisingly candid portrait of one of Australia’s most remarkable performers. Directed by Adrian Russell Wills, Unravel Me: Tina Arena looks back across…

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Ruel Releases “Hate Myself”

Neill Frazer — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:24:22 +0000

featuring @oneruel Australian singer-songwriter Ruel is back with a powerful new track, “Hate Myself,” now available via Giant Music. The song is accompanied by an official music video — watch HERE. Fans can also look forward to a headline tour across the UK and Europe this October, marking an exciting chapter in his musical journey.…

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INsiders Guide ‘Artist Of The Week’: Australian Pop Riser Jordan Anthony

Neill Frazer — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:54 +0000

featuring @jordananthonymusic Jordan Anthony is an Australian-born, Los Angeles-based pop artist whose music captures the emotional whiplash of growing up, falling in love, and starting over. First introduced to a global audience through American Idol, Jordan has quickly evolved from a breakout TV moment into an artist with a clear voice and a deeply personal…

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WomenOutLoud! : Kesha Oayda’s Historic Climb to Australian Idol 2026 Glory

Neill Frazer — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:09:31 +0000

featuring @keshaneve.music @australianidol @channel7 @amyshark @themarciahines @therickilee In a nail-biting two-part grand finale watched by more than 1.9 million viewers, 21-year-old Kesha Oayda stood stunned under the bright lights of the Sydney Coliseum Theatre as her name echoed across the nation. The Jindabyne local had just been crowned the 2026 Australian Idol winner, beating runner-up…

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The Review: Warwick Thornton’s ‘Wolfram’

Neill Frazer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:27:28 +0000

Warwick Thornton returns to the unforgiving heart of Central Australia with Wolfram, a 1930s-set historical drama that arrives with the same raw authenticity as his 2017 breakthrough Sweet Country. Shot by the director himself, the film unfolds blending neo-Western tropes with an Indigenous lens on colonial brutality. It’s a story of stolen children, desperate escapes, and quiet…

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The Review: Rebel Wilson’s Outback Musical Debut ‘The Deb’

Neill Frazer — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:50:31 +0000

Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut The Deb, adapt’s the hit Australian stage musical into a raucous teen comedy that feels equal parts Hairspray and Muriel’s Wedding with a TikTok filter. Set in the fictional outback town of Dunburn, the film follows big-city teen Maeve, exiled to her cousin Taylah’s dusty doorstep after a school protest gone wrong. What starts as culture-clash misery…

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Ruel Unveils New Single “Don’t Say That”

Neill Frazer — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:46:17 +0000

Australian singer-songwriter Ruel is back with his highly anticipated new track, “Don’t Say That,” now available via Giant Music. “Don’t Say That” offers fans a compelling preview of what’s to come from Ruel’s upcoming 10-track album, Kicking & Screaming. The song masterfully combines the emotional depth of a Freddie Mercury ballad with the vibrant energy…

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Exclusive Interview with Filmmakers Behind Documentary ‘WE ARE JENI’

Neill Frazer — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:38:35 +0000

Following sold-out screenings at the Antenna Documentary Film Festival, the acclaimed Australian feature documentary WE ARE JENI will open in cinemas nationally from 15 March. Released in partnership with ten of Australia’s leading child safety and victim/survivor advocacy groups, WE ARE JENI reveals one of the most remarkable criminal cases in Australian history — a…

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Blusher: Melbourne’s Electrifying Pop Trio Lighting Up the Dance Floor

Neill Frazer — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:18:34 +0000

It was with a recommended video in my YouTube playlist that I discovered the vibrant music act of Melbourne, Australia, Blusher. Formed in late 2021, this dynamic trio—Miranda Ward, Jade Ingvarson-Favretto, and Lauren Coutts—has quickly evolved into a full-throttle pop force, blending shimmering synths, infectious beats, and lyrics that celebrate vulnerability, chaos, and confidence. Their…

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Amy Shark Returns with New Single “The Biggest Dick” and Surprise Album Announcement

Neill Frazer — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:02:06 +0000

Australian singer-songwriter Amy Shark has made her highly anticipated return with her playful new single, The Biggest Dick, and she’s also surprise-revealed her upcoming album, Soft Pop. Shark teased the track extensively on social media, challenging fans to guess the song’s title and sharing preview clips to build excitement. Described as “the ultimate breakup song,”…

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