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Fave Five: Maxon’s Top Five Artists Of All Time

Maxon is an Australian singer-songwriter based on the Mornington Peninsula on Boon Wurrung lands. Blending Americana with contemporary singer-songwriter pop, she creates emotionally honest music about love, belonging, heartbreak, and healing. Her

April 24, 2026

Fave Five

Who Took The Fall? The Question At The Heart Of ‘West Gate’

As a youngster, sitting in the back seat of my parents’ old Datsun after a long day visiting relatives in Geelong, I would pry my tired eyes open to see the twin

April 24, 2026

Performing Arts Review

Do Not Pass Go: Funny, Until It Isn’t

There’s something quietly devastating about laughing at yourself. Do Not Pass Go makes that devastation feel like a gift. Jean Tong’s world premiere at The Lawler is a dark comedy that earns

April 24, 2026

Performing Arts Review

Hugh Bagley Releases ‘Lay Low’ From Debut EP ‘Land of the Freeks’

Gold Coast artist Hugh Bagley has released his second single, Lay Low, ahead of his debut EP Land of the Freeks dropping later this year. The track blends hip hop, R&B and

February 12, 2026

Music

A First-Timer’s Guide To The Opera with Opera Australia’s Sian Sharp

If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of going to the opera but weren’t sure where to start, Carmen is the ideal entry point. Opera Australia is bringing a fresh, contemporary staging

February 6, 2026

Performing Arts

Augie March To Perform ‘Moo, You Bloody Choir’ In Full For First Time

Augie March will tour their 2006 album Moo, You Bloody Choir in full next April, marking the record's 20th anniversary. The band has never performed the album in its entirety until now.

January 28, 2026

Music

Fave Five: Ben Provest’s Top Things To Do When Visiting Iceland

Ben has spent time working in Los Angeles alongside composer Christopher Young and producing for local Melbourne artists from his Fitzroy studio. His latest single Trying To Be Brave was written during

December 15, 2025

Fave Five

Fave Five: Blanco Tranco’s Fave Local Bands

Melbourne/Naarm four-piece Blanco Tranco released their debut full-length album The Imagined Life in September via Honeyglider Records. Vibrant, melodic and effortlessly cool, it’s a record that cements the band’s knack for sharp

December 10, 2025

Fave Five

Vietjet Lands In Docklands: Free All-Day Festival Brings Live Music, Dance & Workshops

Ron Barassi Sr Park transforms into a cultural hub this December with performances, workshops and food from across Melbourne's diverse communities. The VietJet Melbourne Vibing Festival is on in December, with free

November 28, 2025

Arts & Culture

Drifting Between Memory & Imagination: Atlas Franklin Alexander On ‘Dolphins’

Ahead of his October tour, Atlas Franklin sat down with Onya Magazine to talk about Dolphins, the strange beauty of imperfect art, and what it means to build a world entirely your

November 7, 2025

Music

The Best Aussie Road Trips For Music Lovers And Culture Seekers

Australia’s highways and byways are full of surprises beyond the obvious scenery. Travelling across the country has evolved into a journey where culture, music, and local performances are just as important as

October 31, 2025

Music·Travel

Fave Five: Tilly Fenton’s Top Influential Aussie Artists

A sparkling new chapter is imminent for Melbourne/Naarm indie pop artist Tilly Fenton, with a punchy new single It’s You! out now in the world, and the announcement of her anticipated debut

October 23, 2025

Fave Five·Music