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Music commentary mixed with satirical absurdity.

The Cultural Cringe swings between incensed commentary and satirical absurdity. Music journalist Nick Mason presents a shape-shifting, pick-and-mix series that puts both local and international endeavours under the microscope.

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SLAMmed

Written By Nick Mason

Well, it’s been two years to the day since we all did our level best to save Australiaâ€...

Playwrite: Brightest Kids

Written By Nick Mason

It's a sunny Thursday afternoon on Sydney Rd with Jordan White, Patrick Lee Holcombe and C...

Apricot Time: Bad Lyrics From Across The Board

Written By Nick Mason

I’m not sure why I signed myself up to review Taio Cruz’ third album. Only a fortnight...

Coming From Bountyland

Written By Nick Mason

As I stood with a friend outside the Palais Theatre, its musty scent floating out into the...

Dear Diary #1 – Taio Cruz

Written By Nick Mason

Nick Mason is a music journalist. He lives his life by a collection of principles as dicta...

The Cultural Cringe With Nick Mason

Written By Nick Mason

My name is Nick Mason and I am a music journalist based in Melbourne. For the longest time...