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Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks | Druid Fluids | Heavy Amber

Published date April 6, 2024

Zoë Fox is a multi-instrumental and multi-genre songwriter from Melbourne, who writes and performs quirky ’60s inspired folk-pop songs, and is the sole songwriter and front-woman of disco-infused space-pop project, Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks. Held at the Brunswick Ballroom, the gig also featured other psychadelic and progressive rock bands “Druid Fluids” and “Heavy Amber” My mate Hamish got...

Daverunner origin story

Published date March 22, 2024

In March 2020 the COVID pandemic caused severe lockdowns in Melbourne, Australia, where I live. I couldn’t continue working as a Real Estate Salesperson any longer, as I wasn’t permitted to leave the local area much at all. In April 2020 I started working at Onlife, which had at that time just released a mobile phone game called Aglet. The...

Dim Sims vs Dim Sum: What’s the Difference?

Published date March 12, 2024

Though their names sound similar, dim sims and dim sum are worlds apart. Dim sum is a traditional Cantonese dining experience, while dim sims are an Australian invention from the 1940s—larger, peppery, and sold at markets and takeaways. Both are delicious, but only one is a true Aussie icon.

The Kittyhawks | Pirateska Rebellion | The Resignators | Sanny Veloo

Published date March 9, 2024

The Kittyhawks are the latest member of Melbournes perennially thriving ska scene, featuring several ex-members of beloved ska rogues, Sounds Like Chicken, rounded out with some fresh faces. The debut single “Danger in the Middle” was called the “best Australian ska punk release in many years” by Ska Nation Radio, and their debut live shows were described as “chaotic energy...

Tai Wah, Mentone

Published date March 8, 2024

Tai Wah is an old-school Chinese restaurant serving some of Melbourne’s most beloved dim sims. Big, dense, and meaty, these hearty dimmies divide opinion but remain iconic. Best fried for texture, they’re a nostalgic taste of the 1960s and a must-try for anyone exploring Melbourne’s dimmie heritage.

DIZYGOTIC Cheech & Chong’s Next Shoe

Published date February 22, 2024

DIZYGOTIC releases the Cheech & Chong colorway of Project Alpha telling the story of the iconic comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s second movie in 1980: Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie. Project Alpha Cheech and Chong features an all-premium top-grain pigskin suede upper, with a perforated suede toe box and Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong embroideries reflecting their...

LØCI X Blue Marine Foundation NINE

Published date February 22, 2024

Handmade in Portugal, LØCI’s Nine sneakers are the brand’s most sustainable pair. Presented with a navy colourway with contrasting stone and red accents, these 100% premium vegan sneakers boast a superior water-resistant upper, custom-made cork insole for less impact and a soft re-bounce, and a lightweight recycled rubber outsole for extra durability.

adidas NMD Hu Pharrell x Billionaire Boys Club Running Dog Green

Published date February 22, 2024

Pharrell Williams, Billionaire Boys Club, and adidas Originals’ three-way collaboration on the HU NMD “Running Dog” is back again, giving those who didn’t get the sought-after pair the first time around another chance to cop. As expected, the Primeknit-based pair comes in a tonal “Olive Green” colorway and is adorned with BBC’s “Running Dog” motif that’s been embroidered onto the shoe’s vamp section in black....

New Balance 990v3 Levi’s Denim

Published date February 22, 2024

Levi’s and New Balance have joined once again to create a new take on a Made in USA classic, the 990v3. Here, suede and hairy suede overlays sit on top of Levi’s denim underlays throughout the upper. The sneaker features reflective N logos, ‘Levi’s for feet’ insert graphic, and debossed detailing on the tongue. It is finished with a signature...

ASICS Gel-Lyte III OG Sneaker Freaker Atmos Alley Cats

Published date January 22, 2024

The atmos x Sneaker Freaker x ASICS Gel Lyte 3 ‘Alley Cats’ delivers a triple collaboration inspired by the crisscrossing backstreets that both Tokyo and Melbourne have in common. Built with a suede upper in contrasting grey and purple paneling, the lifestyle runner is appointed with glow-in-the-dark side stripes and purple satin construction on the collar. Debossed atmos and Sneaker...

ASICS Gel-Lyte III SVD Sivasdescalzo

Published date January 22, 2024

In collaboration with Spanish retailer sivasdescalzo (SVD), ASICS brings you an exclusive version of the iconic GEL-LYTE™ III OG silhouette taking inspiration from planet earth with an eco-conscious approach to sneaker design. A game-changer in the running industry when it first launched in 1990 with its tri-sole density cushioning and split-tongue design features – the GEL-LYTE™ III OG has seen...

JFG x New Balance 610 “Lil’ Deserts”

Published date January 22, 2024

There’s always more than what meets the eye. In some instances you have to look past what is immediately visible and apparent and go beneath the surface. Inspired by the inner workings of the mind and hidden aspects of one’s personality, this collection explores this concept through subtle and intricate visual effects. As well as hidden details and features that add...

History of Dim Sims in Australia

Published date November 8, 2023

The dim sim was created in 1940s Melbourne by William Chen Wing Young. Larger and heartier than traditional dumplings, it quickly spread from Chinatown to fish and chip shops, markets, and footy grounds. The history of dim sims in Australia is a story of migration, adaptation, and cultural acceptance.

Now and Forever

Published date October 6, 2023

Held in Shepparton on October 6, 2023, Now and Forever was the brainchild of rapper and activist Adam Briggs, better known simply as ‘Briggs’, or ‘Senator Briggs’. Briggs, who is one half of hip-hop duo A.B. Original, was struck with the idea for Now & Forever when he realised prominent Aboriginal artists hadn’t been afforded a platform to speak on their support...

Aglet One Low White Gum

Published date September 1, 2023

The final release of the four Aglet One Low’s was the White Gum. Released in September 2023, these shoes sadly didn’t sell well. By that time Aglet had released the other three colorways in quick succession, and with supply chain issues having delayed the other deliveries, buyers were unwilling to part with their cash yet again.

Mama Tran, South Melbourne

Published date August 27, 2023

Mama Tran dim sims are handmade and cabbage-forward, offering pork and chicken varieties less peppery than the famous SMM dimmies. Big, bold, and best enjoyed fried, they divide opinion between mushy and delicate. For fans of a vegetable-driven dimmy, Mama Tran is a South Melbourne Market essential.

Preston Noodle Dim Sims, Preston

Published date June 2, 2023

Preston Noodle on High Street serves some of Melbourne’s best pork dim sims. With thin skins, finely minced filling, and a subtle sweetness, they’re lighter than Tai Wah but full of flavour. Steamed or fried, these handmade dimmies have earned a reputation as the north’s pork dimmie benchmark.

Sauces for Dim Sims

Published date May 30, 2023

From classic soy to fiery chili and even tomato sauce, Aussies love debating what belongs on a dim sim. Some insist dimmies don’t need sauce at all, while others won’t eat one without a drizzle. Here’s a look at the most popular — and controversial — sauces for dim sims.

South Melbourne Market Dim Sims History

Published date May 20, 2023

The South Melbourne Market dim sim stall, founded in 1949 by Ken Cheng, is a Melbourne institution. Known for giant peppery dimmies, the stall grew so popular it spawned a commercial brand. Today, fresh from the fryer, they remain a must-try and part of Melbourne’s rich dim sim history.

The Garrixon Zoo Shoe

Published date April 28, 2023

As part of my role with Aglet, I got access to some pretty amazing stuff. Aglet teamed with Garrixon to assist in the production of the Aglet One Low shoes. At the time of writing three of these shoes have been released, the Aglet One Low OG, The Aglet One Low Daverunner, and the Aglet One Low Black Gum. I...