Imprisoned in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, the awkward activist gave Avani Dias a call

Avani Dias met some musicians from the Con that like to work hard and play hard

“Education Matters” was the proposed name of a speech to be given by the Dalai Lama on the importance of learning to Sydney University students on campus this June. The irony is that in light of recent events, critics are now saying the University administration is more interested in business matters than education matters. A…

Avani Dias’ editorial on the beauty of conversation.

Avani Dias writes about her experience of Mormonism in Utah

This mixtape gives you incredible versions of all those songs that you are too embarrassed to admit you enjoy. These artists have made something you hate to love, into something you can tell all your friends about.

Spain’s economic downturn has led to an upsurge in band solidarity. Avani Dias and Rafi Alam look at this new Spanish music scene.

The phonograph never died, writes Avani Dias as she dives into Sydney’s own vinyl culture (and labels).

Avani Dias chats with with Jo Syme, the female half of Big Scary, and stumbles upon a treasure trove of fun facts: what it was like to play SXSW, their lives before Big Scary,
and just where ‘Bad Friends’ came from.

Avani Dias chats with vocalist Stav Yiannoukas about the unexpected path of music, groupies and his Greek mum.