Since the release of her double-platinum sophomore album Curiouser in 2008, Kate Miller-Heidke has enjoyed more than a few career highlights, including hit singles, international tours and festivals, and even an opera performance or two (most recently with the English National Opera).  And as her impressive new album Nightflight scales the charts, all looks peachy.

But as Miller-Heidke discusses the making of Nightflight, it becomes clear that... read more

If I learned anything last week, it was that there is big money in trend forecasting, and that our local economy is in big trouble. I was invited to attend the bi-annual WGSN EDIT, a global trend analysis seminar led by Sue Evans, one of the leading speakers and trend analysers in the world. I didn’t really know what to expect seeing as I have never attended one of these talks before, but was surprised with the outcome. The seminar itself went for two and a half hours and focussed on global... read more

“I imagine it would be quite similar to giving birth to a rare species of gibbon,” says Dappled Cities guitarist/vocalist Tim Derricourt, of their new single Run With The Wind.

“You keep it secret for a little while but then when you first show it to people they LOVE it. So then you show it to lots of people and they love it too. And then you release it in the wild. And it gets eaten by wild boars. But at least the boars love it.”

Run With The Wind is probably familiar to... read more

!Kate Sylvester is the subtle subversive the fashion world has loved since her label’s inception in 1993. Ever since then she has forged her way as one of the most exciting labels to come out of the Southern Hemisphere. Sylvester’s personal style is mimicked through her brand – a mix of classic, modern femininity, intelligence and witty irreverence. Here she shares some of her favourite personal items with pages. Foxey Foxes I’m a total heels girl. But I couldn’t resist these... read more

At only 30, Australian soul-pop singer-songwriter Daniel Merriweather has had his fair share written about him, both flattering and non-flattering. Of course there are the easily verifiable – awards and accolades – but also episodes like the teen delinquency that reportedly almost landed him in jail and permanently marked those boyish looks with a battle scar on his cheek. Merriweather’s disarming smile and slightly-insolent charm allay any fears he’s harbouring thoughts of rumbling... read more

Hi Adrian! 2011 was a breakthrough year for you, how have you managed to keep up the momentum in 2012?

Just trying to do what I have always done!! Always stay inspired!

Releasing your debut album was obviously a huge milestone for you this year, what does it feel like to finally be able to share it with the world?

It feels amazing, it’s a crazy feeling to give out something that you have been working within for such along... read more

!British indie rockers The Maccabees are heading our way for Groovin The Moo festival, and a bunch of their own headlining dates too. Guitarist Felix was kind enough to answer a few questions for Groupie, ahead of their tour this month. Can you give us some insight into what inspired the title of your album, ‘Given To... read more

With a gently blushing palette and softly-spun silhouettes, Raf Simons’ final collection for Jil Sander was a sartorial love letter that captured the essence of his tenure as the label’s creative director. It was an appropriate farewell for the Belgian designer, whose time at the helm was indeed the finest of fashionable romances.

As a student of industrial design, Simons’ flair lay in his silhouettes. At once sculptural, fluid and seasonally fresh, he brought wearable architectural... read more

After a picture-perfect wedding and the birth of her first child, Yasmin Sewell is showing no signs of slowing down. If anything, the pace is picking up and there are a lot of exciting things happening. The trend forecaster and retail consultant, amongst other well-earned titles, is back in Sydney for Fashion Week, working with Westfield to bring the latest trends straight to you, direct from the runway. The collaboration will deliver an exclusive ‘Statement’ shopping tote, resplendent... read more

Amongst the overgrown umbrage of the EDM garden, Berlin bred electronic tutelary Paul Van Dyk is neither the tallest poppy nor the most shrinking of violets; he simply has nothing left to prove. Van Dyk has established himself as a stoic artist, one who have never pandered to trend or sold their souls for a commercial hit, yet he remains one of the most respected and successful dance music makers of all time. As a man, Van Dyk has a distinctly atypical quality about him, a sincere and traditional... read more