A little less conversation and little more action!
Elvis: A Musical Revolution returns to Sydney’s State Theatre from 4 February 2024, followed by a national tour to Adelaide, Perth and Gold Coast. Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is an all new bio-musical authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises, featuring dazzling choreography and over 40 iconic songs. More
The Norm
Hot on the heels of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we look at the man who not only captured its birth but was very much part of its Golden Age. Much like a mic is to an MC, a camera gifted to British photographer and TV presenter NORMSKI (aka Norman Anderson) at age nine, became his form of expression. Here, from his latest book, he shares some of his incredible photography of legendary rap artists and the cool stories that go with them… More
Hitting A Snag
Actor BEN MILLIKEN talks about directing himself in his latest bleached-out Tarantino-fuelled crime caper… A British ex-pat brought up surfing on Sydney, Australia’s Bilgola Beach, Ben Milliken trained for 10 years as a boxer before stepping out of the ring and in front of the camera. He then made his name in Tinseltown in hit […] More
The Rise and Rise of Top Gun: Maverick!
Will this year’s box office smash become the biggest sensation in home entertainment? Next week is a huge week in the world of home entertainment. Why? Because the biggest film of the year will be available to buy on your favourite digital platform. After conquering cinemas across the globe, Top Gun: Maverick will set its sights on […] More
Bad boy Bon
Former AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott was once asked if he was AC or DC. “Neither,” he grinned, “I’m the lightning flash in the middle.” And that’s how he lived his life. In this edited extract from his new book, Bad Boy Boogie, the first biography to focus on Bon’s remarkable gifts, author JEFF APTER shares an insight into the lyricist, frontman and rascal of Australia’s legendary band… More
King Otto
Hot on the heels of the current UEFA EURO 2020 tournament, MAXIM’s token Greek mate (and superstar community footballer for the Balmain & District Football Club in NSW), dissects the latest doco about how Greece – a country who had never previously won a single match in a major soccer competition – became the unlikeliest of European Champions in 2004… More
State of Play – November
With almost 100 million consoles sold, all the biggest gaming franchises, a catalogue of killer exclusives and the futuristic experience that is VR, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is a gamer’s paradise. Each month we catch up on the latest and greatest PS4 news and announcements. Big This Month Death Stranding Few games have been more shrouded […] More
State of Play – October
With almost 100 million consoles sold, all the biggest gaming franchises, a catalogue of killer exclusives and the futuristic experience that is VR, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is a gamer’s paradise. Each month we catch up on the latest and greatest PS4 news and announcements. More
Home Run
Playing sold out shows around the country and with an upcoming US tour locked in, brilliant rising Aussie band THE TESKEY BROTHERS are wowing music fans everywhere. So, we got the boys to take us through their new album, Run Home Slow, track-by-track to see what all the noise is about… 1“Let Me Let You […] More
The 10 Biggest PS4 Announcements of E3
With almost 100 million consoles sold, all the biggest gaming franchises, a catalogue of killer exclusives and the futuristic experience that is VR, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is a gamer’s paradise. Each month we catch up on the latest and greatest PS4 news and announcements. More
F1 2019
It’s been a hard start to 2019 for Daniel Ricciardo, but you can set the Aussie on course for the championship he desires in Codemasters’ official Formula 1 video game. Game Name: F1 2019 Developer: Codemasters Genre: Racing Formats: PC, XBO, PS4 Release: June 28 It’s the pinnacle of motorsport. As Australians we may have […] More
Get Over Here!
Developer: NetherRealm Studios Genre: Fighting Formats: PC, XBO, PS4, Switch Release: April 23 Since way back in 1992, Mortal Kombat has been ripping the spine out of the fighting genre and spitting fire on its corpse. The original badass of video gaming is still very much badass. It’s still delivering incredibly tight one-on-one 2D fighting […] More
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is an explosive, mind-blowing, button-mashing serving of fun from start to finish. Famed Japanese developer Capcom is no stranger to over-the-top action, but even if you’ve already caught the demon-hunting DMC series before, you’ll still be surprised by just how next-level the stylish hack ‘n’ slashing has become. More
Krix Audio World Record
When you think of home theatre audio, international mega-brands like Yamaha, Sony and Bose may come to mind. But it’s actually in South Australia where you’ll find the best in audio innovation, and a little Aussie battler called Krix breaking records and setting new standards. More
Surf Punks
Byron Bay based Aussie surfy-garage-punk trio SKEGGS take us through their debut album, My Own Mess, track by track… SONGS BY BEN REED “UP IN THE CLOUDS” “This song is about coming to terms with the uncertainty of some things and accepting that it’s just a part of life. The sky’s not clear every day.” […] More
Chromeo: Head Over Heels
One of the big buzz bands from Coachella, and touring Australia for Splendour in the Grass this month, iconic Montreal funk duo Dave 1 (David Macklovitch. left) and P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) — aka CHROMEO — have released their new album and take us through it track by track… More
What’s Happening On PlayStation
The PlayStation 4 is the most popular video game console this generation, and whether you bought it on day one, or have upgraded to the 4K-capable PS4 Pro and PlayStation VR headset, there’s been no shortage of fun experiences. Here is what’s hot on PlayStation this month… More
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Today’s MAXIM men are inherent leaders, adventure seekers and ambitious. MAXIM readers are Alpha Males: peer-group leaders who are confident, successful, and voracious consumers of products and services. Their friends turn to them for advice on which car to buy, what the hottest shows, films, fashion trends and looks. These men are the business leaders, […] More
Callan Mulvey
From roles in Australian dramas such as Underbelly and Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms to big-screen hits like Zero Dark Thirty and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Callan Mulvey is heating up Hollywood fast. He chats to us about his job, women, and his latest gig as a wealthy beach club owner in the […] More
Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
Do You Have the Guts to Play Resident Evil VII: Biohazard in VR? The legendary horror series Resident Evil is bringing back the scares for its latest entry, and only the brave will tackle it on PlayStation VR. Releasing on January 24 to PC, XBO and PS4, Resident Evil VII Biohazard isn’t anything like the […] More
Dolph Lundgren
Best known for his 1985 breakthrough role as russian boxer ivan drago in rocky iv, dolph lundgren has appeared in over 40 movies including, universal soldier and, more recently, the expendables trilogy. This month the swedish actor, director, and martial artist releases the action drama skin trade (which he also wrote and produced) and decided to stop by for a chat
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Getting Tangled in Homebake – Article
Homebake is a music institution in Australia. Since its debut in 1996, the event has remained a key fixture of the Australian summer of music, kicking off the season at the beginning of December with a lineup chockfull of the very best in new, established and veteran Aussie acts. More