Gig Review
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Marlon Williams Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
Marlon Williams walked out onto The Triffid's stage (16 May) dressed sharp, and with a nod to his band mates slipped smoothly without a word into ‘Come To Me’ – the opening
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Silverstein Perth Review @ Amplifier Capitol
It’s not every day you get to see a band with one million Facebook followers playing in a cosy little spot like Amplifier (14 May), just a short creep up the alley next to a
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2018 Groovin The Moo Bunbury Review
It’s a glorious day in Bunbury (12 May) with a slight, cool whisper and a hot blast of merciless riffage… but more about those British meteors later.
I’ve missed a... -
Baker Boy Perth Review @ Amplifier Bar
Dallas Woods sets the scene at Amplifier Bar (13 May) for us with half an hour of his vibes and brings heaps of love.
“Ladies and gentlemen, if there’s one thing I... -
Missy Higgins Adelaide Review @ Thebarton Theatre
An eerie opening performance by Gordi, with her deep, soulful voice and loop pedal, set the tone for an evening of acoustic, indie bliss at Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide (12
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10cc Perth Review @ Astor Theatre
A 10cc show is a fabulous feast of musicality, history and fairytales, from three of the lads that lived it and two fitting comrades.
Local alt-country troubadour... -
Flight Facilities Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
I suppose in a way, it felt as if we were passengers on a plane: the close proximity between people, the anticipation, even the impatience prior to lift-off.
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The Killers Adelaide Review @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre
The Killers final night (8 May) of their Australian ‘Wonderful Wonderful’ tour opened with the song that lent its name to the tour as well as their 2017 chart-topping album,
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Dami Im Review @ Brisbane Powerhouse
Dami Im's 'I Hear A Song' tour (based on her album of the same name) is one of those shows that you walk out of wondering how anyone could possibly have a bad word to say
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Royal Blood Brisbane Review @ The Riverstage
There’s really only one thing to say about Royal Blood’s (Brisbane) show (7 May): it will fulfil your needs - IDC what they are.
Perth rockers Psychedelic Porn... -
Confidence Man Brisbane Review @ The Triffid 2018
Not everyone would consider themselves a dancer.
A gig is exactly the place to determine who categorises themselves as what; some gravitate towards the front and... -
Portugal. The Man Sydney Review @ Enmore Theatre
Crushed velvet, denim jackets and blunt bangs, the eclectic mix gathered at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre last night (1 May) was testimony to the eclectic and inclusive nature of
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2018 Groovin The Moo Canberra Review
For many still filing into the fields of the University of Canberra (29 April), Groovin The Moo Canberra 2018 begins with Baker Boy.
It's as invigorating a start as... -
Angus & Julia Stone Brisbane Review @ Eatons Hill Hotel
After 12 years, Angus & Julia Stone still know how to put on a show.
Packed to the rafters, Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane (28 April) was the perfect, intimate... -
Harry Styles Review @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Harry Styles' show began with the sound of an ethereal gospel choir and a cloud of artificial smoke as the mesmerising introduction to his song 'Only Angel' echoed throughout
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Ruby Fields Brisbane Review @ The Foundry
It was remarkable standing among a sold-out crowd to see Ruby Fields at The Foundry (24 April) in Brisbane.
More than 350 people, itchin’ to catch a glimpse of a... -
DOOMSday Disko Says Farewell To Brisbane Venue New Globe Theatre
Reclining on an old rocking chair, the view of the brightly-lit stage of the DOOMSday Disko is perfect, the cabaret a decadent homage to the golden times of Velvet
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Jake Bugg Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
The crowd at The Triffid (21 April) went up in screams and applause as the infamous lad from Nottingham took the stage.
But young Jake Bugg is not one for... -
Verge Collection Brisbane Review @ The Foundry
While growing up, it isn’t uncommon to feel you’re at the centre of the universe.
Besides adolescence, even your 20s are ages generally susceptible of that outlook;... -
The Kite String Tangle Brisbane Review @ Brisbane Powerhouse
Before worming my way into a journalism career, I worked in retail.
I loved it, the solitude, quietly minding a small shop in a small shopping centre; the store’s...