Australia’s Internet Taking the Long Way Home: the Australia-Singapore Cable (ASC) Fault

At 6:12am AEST on 4 September, the Australia-Singapore Cable (ASC), a 4,600 km subsea link connecting Perth to Singapore via Christmas Island and Indonesia, went dark on its Perth-Singapore section. Wavelength and Ethernet services dropped out. Internet traffic that normally took the shortest, lowest-latency path between Australia and Asia suddenly had nowhere to go. Early … Read more

HELIXIRx – Pictures | Pre-order the New Single Now!

“Pictures” is now available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon. “The Pictures EP” is now available for pre-order at Bandcamp The official music video premieres 8 MayThe single and EP release 15 May.

Introducing lo-fi chillwave project ctrl.alt.sleep with debut album cmd+dream

ctrl.alt.sleep is a new lo-fi electronic chillwave project built for the hours when things slow down and screens glow a little too long. It sits in the overlap between digital routine and half-awake drifting – where synthetic textures soften and machines start to feel oddly human. It is music for late-night drives, headphones on public … Read more

From PreSonus Studio One to Fender Studio Pro: Should Power Users be Concerned?

The transition of PreSonus Studio One to Fender Studio Pro has sparked mixed reactions from users, primarily regarding branding rather than functionality. While the core software remains intact, concerns arise over Fender’s image overshadowing its professional qualities. The integration of Fender features may appeal to guitarists, but the long-term impact on development and user perception … Read more

The Aussie Social Media Ban for Under-16s: A Blow to Small Businesses

From the 10th of December, anyone under 16 in Australia will no longer be allowed on social media. On paper, it’s framed as a protective measure for young people. In reality, it’s a blunt overreach of power that’s going to hurt not only teenagers but also the small businesses and creative professionals who depend on … Read more