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LOA: Sydney’s New Late-Night Listening Bar, Years in the Making

Posted on October 28, 2026

There’s a new reason to stay out a little later in Sydney, and it’s hiding down a laneway off Oxford Street. Meet LOA, the newest venue from ESCA Group, tucked beneath Amé on Foley Street in Darlinghurst. Years in the making, LOA is a cocktail and listening bar built around good music, considered drinks and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more. The space feels worlds away from the street above, with moody red…

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10 artists to get around this summer, whatever your mood

Posted on October 15, 2026

Every summer needs a soundtrack. The songs for the drive with the windows down, the ones that take you straight to the dance floor, the late night R&B rotation and the tracks you put on when you’re feeling a little bit in your feelings. Luckily, there’s no shortage of good music to get around, and I’ve rounded up 10 artists worth adding to your rotation before summer really kicks off. From smooth vocals and late-night sounds to feel-good energy and…