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3 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
Ben Swissa takes over Happy Mag’s Green Room for a Diablo IV sesh! Ben Swissa brought his A-Game to Happy Mag’s Green Room for a quick gaming break, jumping into Diablo IV and soaking up the game’s killer soundtrack. The Sydney-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer is buzzing from the release of his debut EP HUSH, a four-track project that really shows what he’s all about.
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3 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
New York duo Water From Your Eyes have announced their new album It’s a Beautiful Place, landing August 22The first single, Life Signs, is out now with a video directed by vocalist Rachel Brown. It’s a sharp, layered track that leans into a heavy backbeat before breaking open into one of those wide, floaty choruses Water From Your Eyes have made their signature.
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3 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
The 2025 NBA Finals Are Set: Thunder vs Pacers, and It’s All Live on Disney+The 2025 NBA Finals are locked in: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers, tipping off Friday June 6 at 10.30am AEST, live on ESPN via Disney+. It’s OKC’s first Finals since 2012, now led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and backed by a stacked young squad. On the other side, the Pacers have shocked everyone – taking down the Cavs and Knicks to reach their first Finals in 25 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
Fan mail’s changed – from handwritten letters to nonstop DMs – but the need to connect remainsOnce upon a time, if you wanted to tell Ringo Starr you loved his drumming – or ask for life advice from Bowie – you’d scribble a letter, seal it with hope, and drop it in a red post box. And maybe, just maybe, weeks later, you’d get a reply. Ringo was known to write back (if briefly), his responses often signed with a peace sign and a star.
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3 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
We get into the light and dark with our fav Aussie metal lords BattlesnakeSydney’s metal juggernaut Battlesnake is back with their crushing new album Dawn Of The Exultants And The Hunt For The Shepherd, out June 6.
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4 weeks ago | 
happymag.tv | Tammy Moir
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.
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4 weeks 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?
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4 weeks 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.
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4 weeks 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.
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4 weeks 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.
