Tammy Moir

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AGONY are a Sydney duo from Gadigal Country who know how to make sadness feel like a rush. Christian and Luca, two longtime mates, blend trance, punk, and indie dance into something raw yet uplifting—music that’s as much about euphoria as it is about heartache. Their sound walks a tightrope between industrial grit and emo honesty, but there’s always a glimmer of hope threading through the darkness.

1 week ago | happymag.tv | Tammy Moir

We can’t stop thinking about the guitars in The Last of Us Season 2Not just because they look stupidly good on screen (they do), but because they’re basically carrying half the emotional weight of the show. From Joel’s Taylor 314c to what looks like a vintage Martin tucked away in the Valiant Music Shop, every instrument feels handpicked for maximum impact. Naturally, we had some questions: What guitar does Ellie use in The Last of Us?

1 week ago | happymag.tv | Tammy Moir

Soak in a hot tub, cuddle a devil, and become a winter person with Tassie’s new WinternshipsSo you’re sick of winter. Join the queue – 68% of Aussies apparently wish they could just skip the whole cold bit. But instead of hibernating under a heated throw and ignoring all social obligations for three months straight, what if you… became a winter person? Tourism Tasmania wants to make that a thing with their new Winternships program. Yes, Winternships.

1 week ago | happymag.tv | Tammy Moir

If you’re looking for an excuse to go out every night in June, Greaser Bar’s already got one ready for you – 25 of them, actuallyWhether you’re into post-punk, psych, rock, indie, or a bit of chaos from a band you’ve never heard of before (but might just love), this month’s lineup at Greaser Bar delivers something solid every weeknight and weekend. Starting Sunday, June 15, Greaser’s cracking its doors open every Sunday from 5pm.

1 week ago | happymag.tv | Tammy Moir

Another week, another chance to dive into the depths of New Music FridayThe music scene is having a moment (again). From punk reinventions and queer electronic triumphs to gut-punching hip hop and stadium-ready returns, here are the local and international releases that caught our ears this week. Ahead of their third album Chrome Dipped, Naarm punk outfit CIVIC are letting loose. “The Fool” is a jangly, driving anthem that trades nihilism for groove without dulling the blade.