Elvis
We are all shook up over Elvis Presley! The King of Rock’n’Roll is certainly having a moment: Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis biopic is in cinemas (and in our mag); the Graceland exhibition is bringing crowds to Bendigo; and, well, let’s face it, Elvis’ sound, his style and his story will always be on our minds.
Also in this edition:
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Elvis director Baz Luhrmann and the film’s star Austin Butler reveal how they channelled the King of Rock’n’Roll…in Queensland.
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Elvis impersonator extraordinaire Jack Gatto dons his blue suede shoes and tells us what it’s like to be The King for a day.
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In The Big Picture, we join Sophie Matterson on her camel trek across Australia.
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Sydney band Body Type embrace anarchy (and meat), release a record and hit the road to shred all around the country.
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Memoirist Akuch Kuol Anyieth shares her refugee story – in the hope that others look beyond it.
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When FOGO made writer Colin Varney housebound during COVID, he turned to professionals for help.
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Plus, Sophie Hansen delivers what must be an iconic Australian cake if ever there was one: Milo Cake!
Past Issues
Dave Grohl
Long dubbed the Nice Guy of Rock, in this edition
Grohl shares his Letter to My Younger Self, talking about his
love of music, his mum, Kurt Cobain – and lawn maintenance.
Dolly Parton
In this edition, the much-loved Dolly Parton
takes us on a journey through her extraordinary
life in her Letter to My Younger Self
The Briggs Issue
It’s the BRIGGS issue! In this edition we speak with the impressive Briggs – rapper, comedy writer, The Weekly regular, activist, actor and label owner.