Words by: Shabnam Sidhu
Art by: Evelyn Johnson
This was never the way I planned, not my intention…
I was 12, belting out the lyrics to Katy Perry’s ‘I Kissed a Girl’, curious about what Cherry Chapstick off someone else’s lips would taste like. I thought to myself, I would kiss a girl, but I would never do anything more than that.
… Could You Eat That Girl For Lunch?
Words by: Akira Kerr
Art by: Janae Hunter
Whether you want to admit it or not, Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. She has such an acute awareness and understanding of human emotion, as she puts into words the feelings so many of us have had but can’t quite explain. She weaves surprising rhyming couplets, threads through the eyelets of literary fiction and stitches together beautiful phrases to create a tapestry of musical symphony for her listeners. She is a lyrical genius.
… Taylor’s Literary Department (10 Minute Read Version)
Words by: Sydney Reyes Art By: Simonnette Labiran
We can’t talk about the pop culture of the last decade without mentioning the Asian representation that is Korean pop music, or K-pop for short.
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Words by Elias Mussali
Art by Marissa Hor
Melbourne is a vibrant and lively city of music. Any night of the week, quality live music is never too far away. Whether you like folk, indie or heavy metal, our venues have you covered. To get a better grasp on the mecca of music, I had a chat with two major Melbourne bands.
… A Chat with Approachable Members of Your Local Community and The Grogans.
Words by Harrison Johnstone Art by Victoria Mangano
It was the spring of 1999 on Roxton Road, when Ryan Somers awoke to a sound that would change his life forever. … The VICE scooter mystery of ’99
Words by Mona Chatskin Art by Bowen Shen
Bush doofs, a mystical world created about a three-hour drive from a major metropolitan area – usually Melbourne or Sydney – that exists as a mini city for three to five days.
Words EMILY BURKHARDT Art STEPHIE DIM
For the most hardcore of vaporwave enthusiasts, the first rule of vaporwave is don’t talk about vaporwave…
Words by HARRISON JOHNSTONE Art by CASSIE STEVENS
When lame was cool, punks played trumpets and edgy teens expressed themselves through a dance called skanking – third wave ska headlined a decade, checkered suspenders and all.
With 50 degree days apparently coming up this summer in Victoria, it’s safe to say cool places are going to be flocked.
Have you ever wanted to be somewhere, just, not here?
I’ve always been what you’d call an expert on the human expression, a creative genius, if you will – not that I’ve ever been one to blow my own trumpet.
… Scrubbing-related pun, something something, Brendan Fraser
Lo and behold folks, ‘tis the season. … Your Guide to Festival Season
When was the last time you praised yourself? When was the last time you praised yourself to someone else – not on text, phone call or Snapchat?
What’s your number? The double entendre I fear the most.
How do you know when a politician is lying? Their lips are moving. I’ve heard this joke more times than I can count.
Here’s hoping that one day their innocent love will break down the institutions that bind them.
At first I thought she might have been on her period but quickly realised what had actually happened – my fabled banjo string had snapped!
The title is where the problems start. … 13 Reasons not to…
An excerpt from the pornographic film SPOOKY GHOST BLOWJOB, starring Saffron Bacchus as the spooky ghost.
Fake tits, fake tan, lacey lingerie and glitter spray. The list goes on. But how much does it really cost to get other people off?
Check out the full album over at our Facebook page. … Snapped up: Groovin The Moo, Bendigo
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