Gig Review
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The Zoo 25 Brisbane Review @ The Zoo
A quarter of a century has passed since much-loved Brisbane live-music venue The Zoo put down roots in Ann Street (Fortitude Valley), sealing its fate as an iconic local
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Harrison Storm Brisbane Review @ The Milk Factory
Wollongong-based singer-songwriter Harrison Storm should thank his parents for giving him such a brilliant name.
But Harrison has only himself to thank for his... -
Spiral Stairs Brisbane Review @ Black Bear Lodge
Once upon a time, former Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs (aka Scott Kannberg) called Brisbane home.
The artist saved the Brisbane show of his Australian tour for... -
Pissed Jeans Brisbane Review @ The Foundry
As Brisbane was preparing for heavy weather, a massive storm brewed inside The Foundry (9 December) thanks to American hardcore punks Pissed Jeans.
The band have... -
alt-J Brisbane Review @ The Riverstage 2017
The stage was divided into thirds.
Each panel was separated by rows of vertical bars, jail-like, inactive though setting an exciting precedent for what already... -
The Shins Sydney Review @ Enmore Theatre
It's been a big year for Melbourne singer-songwriter Angie McMahon.
After... -
Methyl Ethel Adelaide Review @ Fat Controller
Between their 2015 debut album 'Oh Inhuman Spectacle' and this year’s 'Everything Is Forgotten', Methyl Ethel’s Jake Webb doesn’t appear to have cut his hair; his head now
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Neil Hilborn Brisbane Review @ The Zoo
Brisbane’s spoken word scene is, frankly, epic. When it comes to poetry, this town punches well above its weight.
Even so, when you get a chance to see... -
Sir Paul McCartney Brisbane Review @ Suncorp Stadium
Though the ticket said ‘rain or shine’, as a severe storm rolled through, not everyone may have believed the Brisbane leg (9 December) of Paul McCartney’s ‘One On One’ tour
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Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele Adelaide Review @ The Gov
Australian fans have waited what seems like forever to catch a glimpse of musicians Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele.
Hailing from the United States, most would think... -
Subsonic Music Festival 2017 Review
“In a place where everything is everything, but nothing is as it seems...”
The lush sloping hills of NSW’s Riverwood Downs, where mist lingered and the horses in... -
The Shins Brisbane Review @ QPAC
“What are you listening to?” “The Shins. You gotta hear this one song, it will change your life, I swear.”
My mind fixated on the iconic promise Natalie Portman... -
Jack Johnson Brisbane Review @ The Riverstage
I was a preteen when I first heard Jack Johnson; rattling through my Dad’s CD collection and blindly scooping ‘In Between Dreams’ from the pile.
Face-up on the... -
The Church Brisbane Review @ The Triffid
With 25 albums over a 37-year history, psychedelic rockers The Church are Australian music icons.
Of all the great Australian bands, The Church has endured never... -
UB40 Perth Review @ Metro City
UB40 gave us their all from beginning to end at Metro City (27 November) and the crowd loved them back.
There wasn’t a moment during their Perth show when the crowd... -
Feist Brisbane Review @ The Tivoli Theatre
As Feist poked her head out from behind the curtains, the accompanying band at her heels, I almost instinctively reached for the rims of my eyes to confirm that rose-coloured
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The Temper Trap Adelaide Review @ Fat Controller
Saturday night in Adelaide is usually one spent with friends partying for the sake of partying.
But on Saturday night (25 November) we had cause to party, and party... -
Ariel Pink Brisbane Review @ The Zoo
If there ever was a king of underground music, LA pop-oddball Ariel Pink would likely wear the crown.
His albums have amassed acclaim including his latest,... -
Charlie-Moon Meader Perth Review @ Ellington Jazz Club
Charlie-Moon Meader and his band of passionate musos shared R&B hits of the '90s recently at the Ellington Jazz Club (10 November).
Having heard Charlie’s... -
Ecca Vandal Brisbane Review @ The Brightside
Melbourne musician Ecca Vandal has stirred up a lot of excitement with her
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