Linkin Park's Meteora at 20: Vulnerable Angst for Nu-Millennium
With Meteora 20 years ago, Linkin Park perfected their genre-bending nu-metal sound and outfitted it with a relatable rage that won the world over.
Connor Foley
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The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Carries the Weight of Party Hauntology
In Dawn FM, the Weeknd carries the weight of party hauntology, which explores how our cultural past haunts the present and future and mourns what never comes.
An Introspective Journey - Caitlin Mohr
If you broke a person down into their different parts, what would each one tell you? Caitlin Möhr's new exhibition An Introspective Journey peels back the many layers of the self, shedding the proverbial mask in pursuit of the untapped vulnerability that lies beneath it.
Harry Potter and the Death of Childhood
J.K. Rowling’s globally popular Harry Potter series, and the many films it has spawned, were planning the funeral for childhood all along.
Our khaki election and the paradox of surveillance
The primary goal of national security is to protect citizens, but too often this is only pursued through defence spending and programs of mass surveillance. To truly keep citizens safe, governments must address all threats to Australians, whether it be climate change, corruption, economic insecurity, or simply pursue a more equal society.
The Myth of Burial
On the 15th anniversary of Burial's groundbreaking debut, Connor Foley explores the man, music and mythology of electronic music's most elusive figure.
RCC Interview: Ruru + Nu Article
Ruru and Nu Article discuss their musical journeys so far, from its humble bedroom origins to multi-faceted forms of artistry.
RCC Interview: Music Company
Melbourne-based label Music Company are paving the way for deeper and more introspective listening. Their impressive array of artists demonstrate the fruits of artistic expression.
RCC Interview: Kevin Griffiths + Mehdi El-Aquil
Kevin Griffiths (Jura Soundsystem and Isle of Jura) and Mehdi El-Aquil (Condesa Electronics) represent two pillars within Adelaide’s electronic music scene.
RCC Interview: Sampology
Brisbane producer Sampology has made waves in the Australian scene in recent years with his lush, live-instrument driven dance music.
RCC Interview: Milan Ring
A singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and mix and mastering engineer, Milan Ring achieves an unparalleled cohesiveness from out her Marrickville home studio.
RCC Interview: Wolfie's Records
Wolfies Records has been a musical pillar here in Adelaide for a decade. Owner, lifelong collector, and DJ himself, Wolfie more than anyone knows how to harness the true record experience.
RCC Interview: Mildlife
Mildlife - the 4-piece jazz fusion group have been a benchmark of the flourishing Melbourne jazz scene in recent years.
RCC Interview: 30/70
The sum of many moving parts, but with a oneness like no other, Melbourne jazz/soul collective 30/70 have been something to behold.
Stuck in a bad tide: The race to save Adelaide’s metropolitan beaches
It is neither surf nor sunshine any longer in Adelaide, where erosion, storm damage, and coastal mismanagement have left some of our picturesque beachfronts in ruin.
The Mother of Kochi: Beena Sebastian
A gentle, smiling woman, Beena is like any other mother of three at first glance. Yet she represents one of the most powerful voices for women’s rights in southern India.
Skateboarding empowers Timor Leste’s youth
Skateboarding first emerged in the outskirts of Dili when a group of local skaters built their own skate park, since becoming the heart of the rising trend.
Australia stakes maritime future in Indo-Pacific region
Australia has placed the Indo-Pacific front and center of its foreign policy and defense strategy, with its record-breaking submarine deal last week.
Oz pushes for federal integrity body after languishing in index
Australia has matched its lowest score in the global corruption
rankings for the second year running, while the rest of the Central Indo-Pacific region also lags behind.
rankings for the second year running, while the rest of the Central Indo-Pacific region also lags behind.
Bali bombing survivors protest plan to release Ba’asyir
The government’s now-canceled plan to grant Abu Bakar Ba’asyir, the spiritual leader of a terror group responsible for the 2002 Bali bombings, an early release has received backlash from survivors.
Xenophobia in South Africa: How Attitudes and Migration Policy Can Fuel Hostility
Life for foreigners in South Africa isn’t easy, where many face violence and discrimination daily. This year marks the tenth anniversary since floods of xenophobic violence swept the country.
How Long Will Zuma Haunt the ANC?
Is this the same ANC that Mandela governed 24 years ago? Or is the once revolutionary party that broke the shackles of apartheid now truly losing its way?
The Zimbabwe Elections: Feat or Failure?
The 2018 Zimbabwe general elections were hailed as a landmark test for whether democracy would prevail in the politically-divided country. Were they successful?
Overcoming the Challenges Facing South Africa’s Youth
Youth Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The fight for a better quality of life for South Africa’s youth continues over 40 years on.
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