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 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

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

by Robert Horvat November 3, 2021 1

Music Music interviews Women in Music

Interview with Lisa Mitchell.

About five years ago, I took a deep dive on this site into the career of Lisa Mitchell, easily oneContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat November 2, 2021 1

Cinemas Greatest Scenes Film

Cinemas Greatest Scenes: The Big Sleep’s Acme Bookshop Scene.

While many film enthusiasts might (and rightly so) point out the sensual chemistry shared between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren BacallContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 19, 2021 4

Music Music interviews Women in Music

Interview: Mia Morris, Music City’s Rising Star.

It seems that Nashville continues to be the place to discover new music artists. On my radar this week isContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 15, 2021 6

Film

Top Ten Lists: The Best Haunted House Films Of All Time.

Why do we love horror films? Well, the motivation for people’s decisions to watch horror varies considerably. Some experts sayContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 7, 2021 1

Film Movie of the week

A Ghost Story (2017): An amazing conceptual meditation.

There is so much I’d like to tell you (the reader) about David Lowery’s A Ghost Story but I cannotContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 4, 2021 4

Classic songs Music

Classic songs: ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ by KISS.

It has been often said that Kiss is one of America’s most decisive rock bands. I get it. You eitherContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 1, 2021 0

Music Music interviews

Interview: Alex Southey on making music and his new EP ‘My Nights On The Island’.

Earlier this year, Toronto-based musician, Alex Southey released his third studio album And The Country Stirred. In so doing heContinue 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.