Some records become part of your routine. Others change the way you listen forever. The Gateway EPs are a personal collection of five Australian bands whose music opened the door to Sydney’s thriving live scene and still soundtracks everyday life.

Sydney-based photographer and journalist Deborah Pelser speaks with Joseph Agius about capturing the energy of live music, championing local artists and building a career behind the lens.

Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks for its 10th edition, bringing together more than 500 artists from 33 countries.

Maison Balzac brings its playful design language to the breakfast table with Pomponette, a collection of elegant Fine China adorned with hand-applied porcelain details.

What happens when inspiration disappears halfway through writing about it? CULT. CIRCUIT Issue #004 explores creative block, new experiences and the places that get ideas moving again.

Closed eyes shield shards of sunlight. A surreal setting of impossibly blue skies and crisp horizon lines. We move through sudden shifts from scene to scene, somewhere between memory and dream. 

theVelvetMorning #001 makes cocktails approachable with five flexible recipes, lessons from behind the bar and a selection of Sydney venues serving expertly mixed drinks.

Exclusive fashion editorial with photographer Emma Ramsey, fashion by Rebecca Haig, hair and make-up by Sunny Goh and modelled by Frankie Morris.

Physical media is back in our hands. From vinyl records and film cameras to books, zines and digital antiques, Joseph explores the renewed desire for ownership, process and meaningful sensory experience.

Exclusive fashion editorial with photographer Amy Hibbard, fashion by Emma Cotterill, hair and make-up by Olga Gill and modelled by Frankie Scot.

Sydney’s independent live music scene isn’t hidden beneath the surface. It’s happening in pubs, galleries, parks and community spaces across the city. CULT. CIRCUIT #002 explores the people, places and moments that make the underground feel anything but underground.

Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty opens Kayell Australia’s new Creatives Studio series with an intimate conversation exploring documentary photography, storytelling and the experiences that have shaped his remarkable career.

Discover six Indigenous Australian artists whose groundbreaking practices in painting, photography, sculpture and installation celebrate culture, identity and creativity during NAIDOC Week 2026.

Independent bookstores are more than places to buy books. They’re where stories, conversations and communities still thrive. In the first edition of Cult. Circuit, Joseph Agius explores why Sydney’s independent bookshops remain some of the city’s most important cultural spaces.

Exclusive fashion editorial with photographer Jesse Morley, fashion by Maria Maung, hair & make-up by Lidjia Jeremovic and modelled by Marianne Painelli.

Exclusive fashion editorial with photographer Felix Wu, fashion by Emma Cotterill, make-up by Olga Gill, hair by Rae Boriboun and modelled by Massara signed at Chadwick Models.

Exclusive beauty editorial with photographer Lester Jones, hair & make-up by Verity Griffiths and Modelled by Melody signed at Kult Models.

Exclusive fashion editorial with photographer Milos Mlynarik, fashion by Emma Cotterill, hair stylist Anthony Nader, makeup by Vic Anderson and modelled by Juliet Godwin.