Watch Diplo’s New Documentary ‘Florida to California’
byIn the new short documentary chronicling his career, producer Diplo shares some insight into how the music industry has evolved since his 2004 debut. Set aside eight minutes and watch it now!
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Janelle Monáe Releases ‘Dirty Computer’ Short Film
byWelcome to the world of “Dirty Computer,” where marginalised people fight to exist in a world that wants to rid them of their “dirt” (read: difference). Janelle Monáe’s “emotion picture” ties her recent music videos into one cohesive, Afro-futuristic whole, a project that you need to take some time out to watch.
Everyone Needs To Watch Tracee Ellis Ross’ TED Talk
byEarlier this month, Tracee Ellis Ross opened the annual TED Conference with a speech about the fury women are feeling, and have always felt, and how it’s not something to bury or run from. Rather, we need to listen to that fury and all the wisdom it holds. The video of Ellis’ speech has now been released and it’s a MUST WATCH.
Watch the Dramatic Trailer for the New Alexander McQueen Documentary
byThe spectacular rise and tragic fall of one of haute couture’s most treasured icons is to be documented within an upcoming biopic, said to be in progress by the end of the year. Check out the trailer for the new Alexander McQueen documentary now.
Public House Petersham & One Day are Throwing a Free “Neighbourhood Watch” Party This Weekend
byInner-West gem Public House Petersham and Aussie hip-hop collective One Day are teaming up to throw “Neighbourhood Watch” – a family-friendly, daytime carpark party – this Sunday, March 25. Did we mention it’s FREE? Find out all the details here.
Maggie Rogers Releases Short Documentary ‘Back in My Body’
byMaggie Rogers released a documentary this week whose title is also the name of an upcoming song from her full-length debut. The clip explores life after viral success, what it means to the singer, and how she intends to maintain it, because let’s be real, the bar for Rogers is set pretty high. Check it out now.
Spike Jonze Releases Short Film feat FKA Twigs and Anderson .Paak
byAnderson .Paak has released a new jam called ‘Til It’s Over’, which features in a new Spike-Jonze directed short film starring FKA twigs. Watch it NOW!
Watch SZA Collaborate With 6 breakout artists To Talk Struggle and Self-Love
bySZA may not have won any Grammys earlier this year, but she’s a champion in her own right, just by virtue of being self-confident as a Black woman. SZA recently did a Mastercard-sponsored documentary entitled ‘Can’t Judge A Book’ about her journey to this point not just as a singer-songwriter, but as a person who is comfortable in their own skin.
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Present Studio Ghibli in Concert
byThe Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has just announced a very special string of performances plucked from the legendary Studio Ghibli‘s greatest and most iconic film scores. Click on the photo above for all the details. You won’t want to miss this one.
Vince Staples Delivered an Electrifying Performance to a Sold-Out Sydney Crowd
byFrom his humble beginnings in Ramona Park, an area of North Long Beach, California – the early Odd Future associate fresh from his Field Day 2018 performance had his own sideshow at one of Sydney’s most favoured venues – Enmore Theatre. The5to9Life team were lucky to catch him at his sold-out show on Saturday 6th January 2018.
Words and photography by Talica Tamanitoakula