OLIVIA J. BENNETT


Hello! I’m an arts writer, researcher and critic based in Brisbane, Australia. 

I've reviewed and written about art, film, music, and digital culture in Australian and international publications. I’ve also played a pivotal role in the programming, digital production, and successful delivery of numerous projects within Australia’s film and music industry.

I'm fascinated by how global trends intertwine with personal stories, revealing the impact of cultural issues on our daily lives. In my work, I prefer to experiment with non-linear storytelling, multiple perspectives, and mixed media to capture the intricacy of modern cultural tensions.

I’ve been honoured to participate in Gertrude Contemporary’s Emerging Writers Program and the Melbourne International Film Festival’s Critics Campus.

I'm also a freelance copywriter, content writer, and strategist whose work is driven by principles of complexity and interconnectedness.

With five years of freelancing, three years in agency environments, and two years navigating Melbourne's strictest COVID-19 lockdowns, I've faced real tests of resilience and adaptability in my career. This experience has enriched my ability to develop copywriting, content, and strategy for various sectors, including tech, health, lifestyle, retail, design, construction, hospitality and (of course) the arts.

I completed a Bachelor of Art History and Curating at Monash University, majoring in Film Studies. For my BA Honours thesis in Screen and Cultural Studies at Melbourne University, I argued that the documentary films of Harvard University’s Sensory Ethnography Lab are hyperobjects. Applying Timothy Morton’s concept through poetics, I explored their capacity to provoke a transgressive experience of ecological thought and feeling.

On a personal note, I'm on track to pass the DELF B2 French exam in 2025, and I am currently working on launching new business ventures that will further leverage my expertise and passions.

Souhaitez-moi bonne chance!

OOH RAP I YA

George Clanton



As vaporwave luminary George Clanton re-emerges in full force, his sound has undeniably evolved. This album - his fourth - introduces a new level of technical sophistication to the genre, firmly cementing Clanton as its spiritual leader. Boom-bap breaks and haunting synth underscore the track ‘Justify Your Life', which conveys a potent message: "Sometimes you've got to take your leave and start all over/Make believe it's right." The single ‘I Been Young’ casts youth in a spiritually omnipresent light, lamenting that "Growing up is never easy/Can't you see how life is blinding you?" as harmonious piano strains, and synths wall over rhythmic breaks. Surpassing the album's technical mastery is its lyricism, rich in imagery and emotion as it navigates listeners through the transformative realm of young adulthood. Ooh Rap I Ya is a rallying call for self-determination; a reminder that we all have the power to carve out our paths in life.