Japan’s most chaotic pop revolutionaries, ATARASHII GAKKO!, are finally heading to Australia. This December, the viral four-piece will bring their high-energy THE MARCHING OF AG! tour to Sydney and Melbourne for two unmissable headline shows, plus a stop at Meredith Music Festival. Expect sailor uniforms, genre-bending sounds, and pure live chaos.
I’ve tried painting, sewing, blacksmithing, and even bouldering, and I’m semi-good at all of them, master of none. But maybe that’s the point. In a world of TikTok trends and short attention spans, hobbies don’t have to be lifelong commitments to matter. Whether it’s a three-month fling with sourdough or a decades-long coin collection, science shows hobbies boost our health and happiness. So maybe being a chaotic collector of phases is its own kind of talent.
Are we really letting a fictional bean guilt-trip us into productivity? Apparently, yes, and somehow, we care. Welcome to the rise of “Little Guy” productivity apps. Because sometimes, we don’t need another spreadsheet, we just need a little guy.
Dive into August’s Booked & Colin-ed! From kinky magical revenge in Silvercloak to mysterious thrills in White Silence, and sisterly drama in A Crown of Ivy and Glass, we’re spilling all the spice, secrets, and obsession you need.
Vampire Knight wasn’t just an anime, it was the anime that pulled countless Aussie teens into the world of Japanese pop culture. With its gothic romance, messy love triangles, and a brooding cast of vampires, it became a gateway to “weebdom” for an entire generation.
Homestuck is crawling out of the internet crypt for an animated pilot, and SpindleHorse (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss) is driving the hearse. The 2010s fandom juggernaut of grey body paint, shipping wars, and lore so tangled it needs its own conspiracy board is back to ruin (or revive) your life. Old fans are already sharpening their discourse knives, newbies are asking dangerous questions, and everyone’s wondering if this is brilliance, disaster, or both. Buckle up, the Homestuck renaissance is here, and it’s going to get messy.
From alien-smashing roguelites and tear-jerking VR reunions to turn-of-the-century murder mysteries and jetpack-fuelled platforming chaos, August and September’s indie game lineup is here to steal your free time (and maybe your heart). We’ve rounded up the four titles we’re most hyped about, and trust us, your “must play” list is about to explode.
Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre is sizzling thanks to In The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award®-winning musical about community, culture, and chasing your dreams. With explosive dance numbers, gorgeous harmonies, and a cast dripping with charisma, this production is pure joy, and pure Lin-Manuel magic.
Nintendo’s July 2025 Partner Showcase brought a mix of surprises, sequels, and shadow drops. From a brand-new Monster Hunter Stories to a time-hopping Katamari game and a surprise Octopath Traveller prequel, there was plenty to talk about, whether it hit or missed the mark depends on who you ask.
Square Enix invites you to check in to KILLER INN, a gothic multiplayer murder mystery where 24 players battle it out as lambs and wolves. With betrayal at every turn, it’s chaos, clues, and carnage in the castle. The Closed Beta begins July 26, will you survive the night?
Axe throwing? Count us in. The Colin Mag crew took a swing at MANIAX’s urban axe-throwing experience and left feeling like full-blown Vikings. With great vibes, safety-first fun, and more than a few dramatic Lagetha moments, this is one Colin Tries we’ll definitely be doing again.
