Author: Robert Horvat

Robert Horvat is a Melbourne based blogger. He believes that the world is round and that art is one of our most important treasures. He has seen far too many classic films and believes coffee runs through his veins. As a student of history, he favours ancient and medieval history. Music pretty much rules his life and inspires his moods. Favourite artists include The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Garbage and Lana Del Rey.

by Robert Horvat January 4, 2022 1

Cinemas Greatest Scenes Film

Cinemas Greatest Scenes: The Andrews Sisters sing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” in Buck Privates (1941).

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were one of the biggest, if not the greatest comedy act during the golden age ofContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 31, 2021 6

Music Music reviews

The 10 Best Albums of 2021.

How do you sum up the year that was 2021 in music in just ten albums? In truth, you can’t becauseContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 24, 2021 1

Christmas Culture History Religion

Behind the legend of Santa Claus exists a humble saint.

Does St. Nicholas deserve his place amongst humanities most kindest, gentlest, generous and loving individuals to have walked this earth?Continue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 21, 2021 3

Music Music reviews

Top Ten Australian Albums of 2021.

Our two major cities – Melbourne and Sydney – were lockdown for what felt like an eternity this year. AndContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 18, 2021 6

Art Christmas Culture History Religion

Celebrating Christ: Where was Jesus born?

The Christian gospels of Luke and Matthew have long described how Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem inContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 16, 2021 3

Art Christmas History Religion

The Nativity of Jesus in Byzantine art.

There is no doubt that the Christ Pantocrator, Marian art and the passion of Christ are some of the mostContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 13, 2021 4

Music Music interviews

Interview with rock ‘n’ roll outfit Jane Lee Hooker.

Every so often there is nothing quite like the rush of discovering a new band to further fuel your passionContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat December 3, 2021 1

Music Music interviews

Interview with Nuria: “I just found myself in a creative hotspot and kept churning out new songs.”

In 2020, Tasmanian indie-pop musician Nuria aka Anna Maynard wooed listeners with her soulful debut album Alive. Now, with aContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat November 16, 2021 0

Culture History Monuments and Sites

Past and Present: Toyota Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Past The earliest nomadic herders once called Dubai and its surrounds home during ancient times. It was here that theseContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat November 12, 2021 1

Music Music interviews Women in Music

Interview with Megan Knight: “I have no Plan B, music is my everything and it always will be.”

The music we listen to varies all the time. In recent years I have become more attuned to plenty ofContinue Reading

ALBUM OF THE WEEK:

Earlier this year, Toronto-based musician, Alex Southey released his third studio album And The Country Stirred. In so doing he has once more proven to be an astute songwriter who weaves stories of the human experience we can all relate to. More recently, Southey was at it again revealing to the world his new EP titled My Nights On The Island which evokes memories of a break-up from his past. There is nothing it seems that can slow down this prolific songwriter as he overwhelms our senses with six new tracks that play out like a cinematic soundtrack.