Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
- With a discography that has transported weightlessly between the enchanting, ethereal elements in Put Ur Back N 2 It, to the horrorcore Swans-like drone of Too Bright and the luscious art-pop of No Shape, it seemed inevitable that Perfume Genius would continue to expand his sound outwards, encapsulating more styles than ever before.
Mack Franklin: Snakepit
- Brisbane’s Mack Franklin (aka Thomas Brydon) has just put out an EP on local label While You Where Sleeping (WYWS). Having produced under various monikers over the years, (as well as being at the core of the Mascone Echoes label and half of the duo Ruhe), Franklin has an energized approach to electronic music which touches on different elements of techno and house to great effect.
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys: Innocent Country 2
- Like clockwork, a brand new year means a brand new project from underground Detroit rapper Quelle Chris. Collaborative or solo, Chris has consistently raised his bar with quality releases annually and has made a name for himself with his unique approach to rap. His latest tape Innocent Country 2, sees him reunited with producer Chris Keys in a sequel to the duo’s glanced over 2015 record.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Brainbeau - INFINITE WAYS
2. RVG - Feral (Album Of The Week)
3. Demon Days - Safehouse (Single)
4. Baker Boy - Move (Single)
5. Sycco - Nicotine (Single)
6. Violent Soho - Everything Is A-OK
7. Ultra Material - Ep 3
8. Annie Hamilton - annie hamilton EP
9. The Stress Of Leisure - Interesting Times (Single)
10. Cable Ties - Far Enough
11. Jaguar Jonze - Diamonds & Liquid Gold
12. Holiday Party - Let Down (Single)
13. Good Boy - It Takes A Lot Of Skill To Milk A Mare
Society post pandemic
Effect COVID19 has on mental health services and people already using these services and how what is set up now during the pandemic can help us in the future post-pandemic
Isabella Jeffreys reports
Zedlines - May 12
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Venezuela Seize 3 Boats After Failed Invasion Attempt
Venezuelan military says it has seized three empty Colombian combat boats just days after a failed invasion attempt.
The Venezuelan Defence Ministry says the boats were equipped with machine guns and ammunition but had no crew.
This comes only days after Venezuelan authorities detained eight people involved in a failed plot to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro.
Three Whitehouse Coronavirus taskforce members in Quarantine
Three members of the White House coronavirus task force - including the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci - have quarantined after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
The director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn are also quarantining.
Fauci’s institute said he has tested negative for the virus but will continue to be tested regularly and take necessary precautions.
10 Arrested at Victorian COVID-19 Lockdown Protest
Victoria Police have arrested ten people after more than 100 protesters turned out on the steps of Victoria’s parliament on Sunday to demonstrate their opposition to the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Footage from the protest shows numerous confrontations between police and protesters with three people charged for assaulting a police officer and another being charged for allegedly throwing a bottle at police.
Falls Music Festival to go ahead with All-Australian Lineup
The team behind Falls Music and Arts Festival has announced they are planning to go ahead with their annual event.
A post on the event’s Facebook page says the festival will be a “limited edition” event boasting an all-Australian line-up. There has been no official confirmation on the dates of the event but organisers have said they will take direction from health authorities moving forward.
The shows will also raise money for Support Act, a relief charity providing support and financial assistance to music industry workers.