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Following the release of their debut album, ‘Now Would Be A Good Time’ (released July 24th), Folk Bitch Trio played two sold-out shows in Melbourne, back on their home turf after months touring abroad.
Streaming platforms make billions while independent artists earn fractions of a cent per play. This piece explores how the system favours superstars, exploits smaller independent artists, and asks: who is streaming really for?
Radio Monash paid a vist to the Student Journalism conference, here’s what the future of radio holds.
Radio Monash has been around since 1972. It’s still changing, but as the outgoing 2025 president, here’s what to know about running the place.
To step into Mr Blank is to step into a life pieced together from fragments: unsettling, intimate, and impossible to forget.
The Winter house show was put on by Underthealmonds – “a purveyor of DIY backyard gig spaces”and featured sets by 6 local bands.
Youth Censorship or Freedom of Speech activism: A dive into self-expression in University.
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Youth Censorship or Freedom of Speech activism: A dive into self-expression in University.
What appeared to be an innocent fashion statement was actually another example of how South Asian identities like mine are neglected, erased, and capitalised.
Explore how modest fashion in Islam reflects Muslim women’s personal faith, identity, and style while navigating contemporary trends and societal challenges.
The desire for lighter complexion has long been reinforced by colonial legacies and the caste system, which has been subsequently exacerbated by media portrayals. This fixation with light skin not only influences self-esteem and social dynamics, but it also fuels the risky and illegal business of skin trafficking.
From Vogue writing an article on how Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ made sweat Summer’s biggest new accessory to uncountable Substack posts and YouTube video essays, ‘Challengers’ is seemingly at the tip of everyone’s tongue.
Fight Club transcends its status as a cinematic masterpiece to become a cultural touchstone for fashion enthusiasts and social commentators alike. Though the first rule of fight club is ‘don’t talk about fight club,’ everybody seems to be doing just that. Its enduring influence on style speaks to the power of film to shape not only aesthetics but also attitudes and behaviors.
Step into the mesmerizing world of Bollywood and discover how their music seamlessly blends traditional ragas with modern elements, creating a unique sound that transcends borders and cultures. Read more on the cultural journey as we celebrate the beauty and richness of Bollywood music, a testament to the universal language of music.
Tracing the entwined history of churches and fashion reveals a lot about European and North American clothing history. From Byzantine opulence to Sunday Best traditions, this article delves into how religious attire paved the way for contemporary trends.
Zimbabwe is known for many things some of which are, the Victoria Falls, wildlife, or on the financial spectrum, hyperinflation (yes, we were all trillionaires! Suck on that Elon Musk). One thing that seems to be overlooked however, is the music scene in Zimbabwe.
Pop Culture
Streaming platforms make billions while independent artists earn fractions of a cent per play. This piece explores how the system favours superstars, exploits smaller independent artists, and asks: who is streaming really for?
The Winter house show was put on by Underthealmonds – “a purveyor of DIY backyard gig spaces”and featured sets by 6 local bands.
Monash’s very own Elkie Kershaw is set to release her new single ‘A Failed Teaspoon Collection’ on June 18th.
Now more than ever, the local music industry needs your support, as more and more venues face closures, festivals get cancelled and Aussie artists struggle to get their names out there.
A talk with The Heart Shaped Aces ahead of their anticipated gig at Punters Club.
Musical trains and planes to Dubai, hear the New York based Boys Go To Jupiter discuss the date that began their band, the lie that bought their first gig, and the shared adventure that the project has been since.
local Music
Streaming platforms make billions while independent artists earn fractions of a cent per play. This piece explores how the system favours superstars, exploits smaller independent artists, and asks: who is streaming really for?
The Winter house show was put on by Underthealmonds – “a purveyor of DIY backyard gig spaces”and featured sets by 6 local bands.
Monash’s very own Elkie Kershaw is set to release her new single ‘A Failed Teaspoon Collection’ on June 18th.
Now more than ever, the local music industry needs your support, as more and more venues face closures, festivals get cancelled and Aussie artists struggle to get their names out there.
A talk with The Heart Shaped Aces ahead of their anticipated gig at Punters Club.
Last night at Melbourne’s iconic venue ‘Cherry Bar’ on little Collins street, the English duo of Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris who make up the Brighton band ‘The Kooks' put on a surprise free, acoustic show.
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Niche music history
Proclaiming my authentic adoration of a band without the burden of exclusivity.
Feature Festivals
Welcome back to the Feature Festival series! This is not my typical music festival article, but this unique and quirky event deserves recognition. So sit back, grab some soup, and read on.
The lead up to Pandemonium Rocks was definitely a rocky one, but if you're a fan of rock and rolling this feature festival article is the one for you!
Feature Festivals fourth ultra-cool article, featuring Ultra Australia! (see what I did there, I do it like six more times in my article, so if you liked it get reading!!)
Australian festival goers are reeling from a wave of cancellations sweeping the nation's vibrant music scene. This fourth article delves into the downfall of festivals so many of us looked forward to.
Feature Festivals third and biggest article yet! Buckle up for the rollercoaster that was Pitch 2024.
The second article for the Feature Festivals series featuring the 'festival' A Day on the Green, and world-renowned headliners, The Chemical Brothers!
Before I dive into the festivities of Laneway let me introduce you to Radio Monash's newest and most chaotic journalism series: Feature Festivals! Within this series, I’ll take you on a journey to the many different festivals Australia has to offer, featuring my friends and I. Follow along to learn tips and tricks, get outfit inspiration, and discover the beauty and wonder of the festival world.
To step into Mr Blank is to step into a life pieced together from fragments: unsettling, intimate, and impossible to forget.
The N1 car park lift has been broken for over 2 years, and student have had enough.
Dive into the interesting realm of AI, as Jessica Forde explains the current limitations and applications of artificial intelligence.
An interview with Nick Lazzara for Neurodiversity Week! Nick is the former president or Radio Monash, so we talk all on what it takes to lead a Radio Station, being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world, and being a chemistry student.
An interview with Maggie Chapmand for neurodiversity week. We chat to Maggie all about being neurodiverse, her music, and her advocacy for disabilities.
For neurodiversity week, and interview with Isabella Rogers-Headicar, former OB of D&C, disability actvitst and a former biomed student.
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