Gig Review
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Punch Brothers Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
The magical Punch Brothers returned to Brisbane to astound yet another audience at The Tivoli Theatre (15 July).
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2019 Splendour In The Grass Review Part One @ North Byron Parklands
As I navigated through the winding roads leading to Byron Bay Parklands, I reflected on how much had shifted since my first Splendour in the Grass, five years
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The Lumineers Sydney Review @ Enmore Theatre
The Lumineers frontman Wesley Schultz recalls that 2013 was the band’s debut performance in Sydney. It was a gig fraught with misfortune with the keyboard failing them on the
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The Midnight Melbourne Review @ The Corner Hotel
If you have not yet witnessed the nostalgic authenticity of synthwave, then you, my friend, haven’t a fraction of an inkling to understand the magic and detail that sparks
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James Blake Review @ Forum Melbourne
Prior to his set at Splendour In The Grass, James Blake treated Melbourne fans to an unforgettable performance at Forum Melbourne (19 July), highlighting tracks from his
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Eliott Sydney Review @ The Vanguard
You know you're witnessing a unicorn when the hairs on your neck prick and shivers are literally sent down your spine. That's exactly how I felt all night at The Vanguard (11
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Estampa Review @ Brisbane Jazz Club
Fancy some wine at a Parisian brasserie, or sharing tapas at a café in Rio? We packed suitcases, headed for the Brisbane Jazz Club (11 July) and boarded a plane with Estampa
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Review
I recently decided that the topic: ‘Why are men in their late teens/ early 20s so fixated by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard?’ was unequivocally worthy of a thesis
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Methyl Ethel Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
“I was taken aback when the boys first entered, all awkward and obscured by curly tuffs of hair and dorky t-shirts.”
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An Evening With Blixa Bargeld Review @ Dark Mofo
Blixa Bargeld was already on his way to Hobart when found out that Teha Teardo was cancelling his appearance at Dark Mofo due to a family emergency.
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Borderlands Dark Mofo Review
In a festival dedicated to challenging and unusual artists, some of the most singular musicians were gathered together for a programme on the shortest night of the year (22
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Dirty Three Dark Mofo Review @ Odeon Theatre
Dirty Three's music has always been wild and expansive, but as they settle comfortably into middle age this singular trio has become even more generous.
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
Eyes darted around inside Brisbane’s The Triffid (13 June).
Warping, brightly coloured globs were projected onto the screen. Meanwhile, on the stage below were... -
Herbie Hancock Vivid Sydney Review
When albums like 'Empyrean Isles' (1964), 'Head Hunters' (1973), 'Thrust' (1974) and 'Feets Don’t Fail Me Now' (1979) were released, they were clearly designed to be enjoyed
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Alice Ivy Brisbane Review @ The Foundry
Fun and positive vibes were the name of the game at a bouncing Foundry in Fortitude Valley (Brisbane) on Friday night (7 June).
In town to promote latest single... -
The Chats Melbourne Review @ The Corner Hotel
It's safe to say that Sunshine Coast's The Chats are somewhat of a polarising band.
Most casual listeners know them for 2017's viral hit 'Smoko' - a song that... -
Maggie Rogers Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ starts. Purple floods the back curtain of The Tivoli Theatre (30 May) and the vertical lighting rigs peer ominously out, welcoming and
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Rudimental Review @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Rudimental ‘Toast To Our Differences’ tour took no time to warm up (at Adelaide Entertainment Centre 2 June) as it immediately had my heart thumping along with the
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Hatchie Brisbane Review @ The Foundry
The crowd crammed themselves in the small space in front of the stage.
The rest of Brisbane’s The Foundry (24 May) was just as crowded, with little space for the... -
The Hipshooters Brisbane Review @ Doo-Bop Bar
Brisbane's Doo-Bop Bar is a place where magic happens.
And the offerings are more than just ‘all that jazz’ (spirit hands) – it’s sometimes a genteel gunfight, like...