Doug Wallen
@dougwallen.bsky.social
Arts journalist, band booker & broadcaster in Australia https://linktr.ee/dougwallen
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The Best New Films and TV Shows to Watch in December 2025
One of streaming’s biggest sagas bids farewell. So does a smaller local ensemble, as we return to Pandora and get reacquainted with detective Benoit Blanc.
www.broadsheet.com.au
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
I reviewed the new Not Drowning, Waving album for The Weekend Australian
December 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I reviewed the new Not Drowning, Waving album for The Weekend Australian
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
December 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
three free-download R.E.M. covers from New Zealand's Salad Boys saladboys.bandcamp.com/album/recons...
Reconstruction Of The Fables, by Salad Boys
3 track album
saladboys.bandcamp.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
three free-download R.E.M. covers from New Zealand's Salad Boys saladboys.bandcamp.com/album/recons...
I reviewed the recent Big Thief record for The Weekend Australian
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I reviewed the recent Big Thief record for The Weekend Australian
what a record
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of East River Pipe’s ‘Mel.’ Long out of print, this vinyl reissue features 2 additional tracks (“Miracleland” & “The Way They Murdered Me”), a rearranged track sequence & new, expansive liner notes by the band. It's out January 16.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
what a record
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
The Best New Films and TV Shows to Watch in December 2025
One of streaming’s biggest sagas bids farewell. So does a smaller local ensemble, as we return to Pandora and get reacquainted with detective Benoit Blanc.
www.broadsheet.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
two dollars each at the op shop
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
two dollars each at the op shop
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I also reviewed the new David Byrne album for The Weekend Australian
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I also reviewed the new David Byrne album for The Weekend Australian
I reviewed the final Saints album for The Weekend Australian
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I reviewed the final Saints album for The Weekend Australian
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Have a film recommendation for Letterboxd Video Store?
Make a Letterboxd list with the tag “video store recs” and our team will keep an eye out 👀
Read more about Letterboxd Video Store here: boxd.it/dtK
Make a Letterboxd list with the tag “video store recs” and our team will keep an eye out 👀
Read more about Letterboxd Video Store here: boxd.it/dtK
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Have a film recommendation for Letterboxd Video Store?
Make a Letterboxd list with the tag “video store recs” and our team will keep an eye out 👀
Read more about Letterboxd Video Store here: boxd.it/dtK
Make a Letterboxd list with the tag “video store recs” and our team will keep an eye out 👀
Read more about Letterboxd Video Store here: boxd.it/dtK
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Obsessive rehearsing. Marathon takes. Two superstars. A final masterpiece. Cinematographer Larry Smith joins IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD to reveal how Stanley Kubrick achieved 1999’s erotic, entrancing and forever enigmatic EYES WIDE SHUT. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Obsessive rehearsing. Marathon takes. Two superstars. A final masterpiece. Cinematographer Larry Smith joins IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD to reveal how Stanley Kubrick achieved 1999’s erotic, entrancing and forever enigmatic EYES WIDE SHUT. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Happy #AusMusicTShirtDay. Donate to Support Act today and/or any day! #AMTD2025 #ShowUpForAusMusic supportact.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Happy #AusMusicTShirtDay. Donate to Support Act today and/or any day! #AMTD2025 #ShowUpForAusMusic supportact.org.au
Vale Jimmy Cliff. I interviewed him in 2013 for The Big Issue Australia.
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Vale Jimmy Cliff. I interviewed him in 2013 for The Big Issue Australia.
tonight's radio (typo up the top: should be LJ Dacio) www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
tonight's radio (typo up the top: should be LJ Dacio) www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
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Starting your holiday shopping? Check this thread for independent artists to get amazing things from!
Let's support each other, not billionaires!
Let's support each other, not billionaires!
It's the time of year again -- time to do your holiday shopping from independent artists. It's more important than ever to support people actually making stuff!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Starting your holiday shopping? Check this thread for independent artists to get amazing things from!
Let's support each other, not billionaires!
Let's support each other, not billionaires!
I interviewed Georgia Knight around her stellar debut album themusic.com.au/features/im-...
‘I’m Not Trying To Slide Between Things With Ease’: Georgia Knight Is Embracing Incongruity On ‘Beanpole’
As Georgia Knight prepares to launch her stellar debut album 'Beanpole,' the acclaimed artist discusses her musical journey and love of exploring new sounds.
themusic.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I interviewed Georgia Knight around her stellar debut album themusic.com.au/features/im-...
I reviewed Bleak Squad's debut album for The Weekend Australian
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I reviewed Bleak Squad's debut album for The Weekend Australian
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Between Sharp Pins, Good Flying Birds, and Horsegirl, 2025 has been a banner year for shambolic, melodic guitar music—but why?
Indie Pop’s Big Year Out
And now it is over.
daily.bandcamp.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Between Sharp Pins, Good Flying Birds, and Horsegirl, 2025 has been a banner year for shambolic, melodic guitar music—but why?
I interviewed Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand for The Big Issue Australia
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I interviewed Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand for The Big Issue Australia
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Crooked Fingers, the long-running moniker for the legendary Eric Bachmann’s output from 1998-2016, is back. On February 27 Crooked Fingers will release Swet Deth, their first album since 2011’s Breaks in the Armor.
The lead single “Cold Waves,” feat. Mac McCaughan, is out now. lnk.to/SwetDeth
The lead single “Cold Waves,” feat. Mac McCaughan, is out now. lnk.to/SwetDeth
November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Crooked Fingers, the long-running moniker for the legendary Eric Bachmann’s output from 1998-2016, is back. On February 27 Crooked Fingers will release Swet Deth, their first album since 2011’s Breaks in the Armor.
The lead single “Cold Waves,” feat. Mac McCaughan, is out now. lnk.to/SwetDeth
The lead single “Cold Waves,” feat. Mac McCaughan, is out now. lnk.to/SwetDeth
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
garage sale haul: $9 total
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
garage sale haul: $9 total
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For the 40th anniversary of @themarychain.bsky.social’s debut album, PSYCHOCANDY, we spoke with Jim Reid and William Reid about how it was made. Brothers changed by punk, discovering recording, a magical fuzz pedal and pop meets noise in the 1980s.
Listen: lifeoftherecord.com#/the-jesus-a...
Listen: lifeoftherecord.com#/the-jesus-a...
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For the 40th anniversary of @themarychain.bsky.social’s debut album, PSYCHOCANDY, we spoke with Jim Reid and William Reid about how it was made. Brothers changed by punk, discovering recording, a magical fuzz pedal and pop meets noise in the 1980s.
Listen: lifeoftherecord.com#/the-jesus-a...
Listen: lifeoftherecord.com#/the-jesus-a...
I reviewed the latest Mac DeMarco record for The Weekend Australian
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I reviewed the latest Mac DeMarco record for The Weekend Australian