How did we end up here?
Somehow, it’s the last magazine of the year and it feels deranged to even think about. I mean, 2026, really? Don’t even ask us what day it is anymore. We only tell time by how many sleeps ‘til Meredith and how many pints we can sink before Happy Hour’s over.
But even though this year feels like it’s been shorter than a power nap, we still got quite a bit done. At Beat, we’ve been busy not only living the dream, but also working hard to let you lot know the whos, whats, wheres, why and hows of our fair city. We’ve moved out regional, sharing the love with readers across Victoria. We’ve also expanded online, upping our digital presence and bringing you more content than you even knew you wanted. You’re welcome!
Our December/January mag is a thicky, so strap in. On the front, Aussie icons The Temper Trap talk about moving in a new direction – one that’s sure to cause a stir. Inside, you’ll find features from party pop duo Cat & Calmell, Belarusian doomers Molchat Doma and Newcastle cool kids dust, as well as insights from Julia Wolf, Daezy, Mouseatouille, Sundreamer and even our boy Murray Cook, the original red Wiggle. Surely that’ll be enough to get you through the holidays?
Before we set our OOOs, we’d just like to remind you all how thankful we are for all of your eyes this year. Whether you’re reading, watching, listening, supporting, coming to gigs, or just using the mag to shield yourself from a summer shower, we love you. Never change.
