Music
An Extraordinary Life in Song
David McCooey Deakin University David McCooey is a prize-winning poet, critic, and editor. His latest book of poems, Star Struck, was recently published by UWA Publishing. His debut poetry collection, Blister Pack (2005) won the Mary Gilmore Award and was shortlisted for four other major national literary awards. Review:
The BFD Nightcap
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Glass Armonica (Spinning Glass Bowls… That Break)
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A Rap Video Response to Vax the Nation
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NZ Rap Vax Video – Mocked Overseas
Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com According to media reports, Dr Joel Rindelaub, a research fellow who studies aerosol chemistry, is the star and producer of a hip-hop music video – Vax the Nation – which he performs decked out in 90s garb, a white coat and mirrored sunglasses. He performs alongside local
Will This Video Make You Get Vaxxed?
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Who Did It Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Go Now” is
Rude Christmas Message
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Higgs Bossin Releases Debut Single ‘Let’s Go Brenda (Duck Duck Goose)’
Singer and songwriter Higgs Bossin releases his debut single entitled “Let’s Go Brenda (Duck Duck Goose),” which is out now along with the music video. The track is a direct response to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) system, with the release timed immediately before the system goes
Freddie Mercury’s OPERA Voice!
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Adele 30: The Psychology of Why Sad Songs Make Us Feel Good
Simon McCarthy-Jones Trinity College Dublin Simon is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. He has previously worked at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) and Durham University (Durham, UK). Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us
Who Did It Better?
Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Forty Days and
Ardern You’re a Liar: Notes from a Fellow Kiwi
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