Gig Review
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Woodford Folk Festival 2015 Review
With record attendance figures the Woodford Folk Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary in style.
Woodford transcends the music festival concept by creating a... -
Ne Obliviscaris @ Fowler's Live Review
In the months between Ne Obliviscaris’ last Australian tour as a part of this year’s Soundwave line-up, things have certainly picked up for the Melbourne-based
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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats @ Crowbar Review
Kicking off their December set of dates down under, Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats took and shook the stage at a sold-out show at Crowbar (10 December).
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Sam Smith @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre Review
“This album no longer belongs to him, it belongs to you.”
It was a tear-jerking evening of emotion and incomparable vocals as Sam Smith closed his In The Lonely... -
Rise Against @ The Riverstage Review
“This is the sign that it’s been a great gig,” says Tim McIlrath, holding aloft a rancid, steaming trainer which has just landed next to him.
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Taylor Swift @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Review
She had that red lip, classic thing that Brisbane likes. And we had that daydream look in our eye.
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The Mark Of Cain @ Enigma Bar Review
The band room at Adelaide’s infamous Enigma Bar (2 December) was packed to capacity for the second consecutive week as a part of The Mark of Cain’s Australian ‘Tour of
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Ratatat @ The Tivoli Theatre Review
Last night Ratatat brought their shredding brilliance to The Tivoli Theatre for a performance that left this reviewer grinning with joy.
A midweek crowd showed... -
Chris Cornell @ QPAC Concert Hall Review
Taking our seats, the QPAC Concert Hall stage (30 Nov) resembled how I would imagine a recording studio to look. A worn rug, high-back stool, microphones, speakers and a
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The Coronas @ The Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane Review
Irish rock band The Coronas thrilled their fans with an electric show in Fortitude Valley on Saturday night (28 Nov).
A well known band at home, the mission of The... -
2015 Jungle Love Festival Review
Hey kids, did you go to Jungle Love? Did ya, did ya, did ya? If you didn’t, read on and live vicariously, and if you did, read on and live again.
This year was the... -
Oddisee @ Woolly Mammoth Brisbane Review
American MC and Producer Oddisee rapped to a packed Mammoth Mane Stage last Thursday night (26 November).
Launching from his newly released music video 'Ali The... -
Ed Sheeran @ Suncorp Stadium Review
It is startling to see a stadium show performed entirely solo – and for good reason. Until last night, it had never before happened on our shores.
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Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society @ HQ Complex Review
Adelaide certainly got their dose of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society. Fans came in droves to witness the full on metal attack that Zakk produces to cause the wild
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Oz Manouche: Hank Marvin @ Brisbane Jazz Club Review
Brisbane’s annual gypsy jazz festival Oz Manouche celebrated its 10th anniversary this month having lost none of its verve or popular appeal with fans packing out the
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AC/DC Adelaide Oval Review
53,000 Accadacca fans stormed the Adelaide Oval on a sunny Saturday to witness one of the most influential hard rock bands in history.
AC/DC came to 'Rock Or Bust'.... -
Tame Impala @ The Riverstage Review
Last Saturday night (21 November) Tame Impala demonstrated why they are destined to roam the international music landscape for years to come.
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2015 Deep South Roots & Blues Festival Opening Night Review
The blues are a universal language. Globetrotting Fiona Boyes kicked off the annual four-day conversation in style.
The Deep South Roots & Blues Festival is in... -
Def Leppard @ Sydney Qantas Arena 2015 Review
After a week of rain, rain and more rain Sydney’s heavens finally cleared, setting the scene for a balmy summer evening (17 November).
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Andrew Shaw Quintet @ Brisbane Jazz Club Review
On a sweltering Thursday night (19 November) at the Brisbane Jazz Club, the smooth grooves of the Andrew Shaw Quintet were the only sure fire way to chill out.
The...