Gig Review

Review Big Day Out @ Gold Coast Parklands 2013
It was The Medics’ first year at BDO, yet the local group, previously from Cairns, have cultivated a charismatic stage presence to match their powerful songs....
Woodford Folk Festival Review 2012/13

In its 27th year, Woodford Folk Festival built some much-needed momentum, with ticket sales up 15% on the previous year, beautiful weather and a fine
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Peats Ridge Festival Review 2013
Is there something in the water? Because Peats Ridge Festival was like no other I’ve been to. We could just rename it...
Kendrick Lamar @ The Hi-Fi 20.12.12

Many consider Kendrick Lamar to be the fastest rising star in the rap game. But his fans and, in particular, the man himself know he is more easily described as a dormant
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Morrissey @ Brisbane Convention Centre 17.12.12

It's been over a decade since The Moz was last in Australia. It was worth the wait.

Morrissey's hand-picked support act Kristeen Young — apparently a duo, but...
Tame Impala @ The Tivoli 12.12.2012

It's an interesting crowd that's been drawn by Perth psychedelics Tame Impala.

As a band on the cusp of mainstream acceptance, the punters too seem...
Grimes @ The Zoo 08.12.12

The first success of the evening was making it alive to Grimes’ sold out show at The Zoo. Tickets to this one were arguably among the most sought-after of the year in
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Regina Spektor Review @ Brisbane Convention Centre 06.12.12

Just 16 months after her last trip to our shores, a very different Regina Spektor made her presence felt at the Convention Centre last night.

Before that, though,...
The Presets @ The Tivoli 28.11.12

There were a lot of smug faces at The Tivoli on Wednesday as a small crowd gathered to watch The Presets.

And why wouldn’t we be smug? How often do you get to watch...
Goblin Review @ Melbourne Town Hall 2012

With the décor of Renaissance painting outlines and the Grand Organ that took centre stage for the evening, the Melbourne Town Hall played host to Italian progressive rock
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Machinery Hill Review @ The Zoo 17.11.12

Watching the young lads from Fox Hunt leave their posse of blonde girls and take the stage, I found myself mentally calculating how many brassieres would later be thrown
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Review: Sprung Festival @ RNA Showgrounds 2012

Despite the rain, enthusiasm for the second annual Sprung Hip Hop Festival wasn’t dampened among punters or the artists themselves.

With the mainstage housed under...
Harvest Review @ Werribee Park 2012

Upon setting foot at Werribee Park, the crowd was greeted by colourful decorations and the sunny, scenic backdrop of Harvest Festival.

Even at 11am, people were...
The Black Keys @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl 31.10.2012

With Jim Beam cans armed in one hand and a cigarette in another, eager fans fidgeted occasionally as they lay sprawled on the lawn of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, waiting for
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Mumford & Sons @ Brisbane Riverstage 17.10.12

Riverstage was no quiet affair last night, what with a foot-thumping, banjo-toting, waistcoat-wearing Mumford and Sons geared up and giving it to the packed-out crowd of
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Parklife Melbourne Review

Parklife is the definitive start-of-summer festival but no one’s told the Melbourne weather that.

Under gloomy skies and chilly drizzle, the festival is having a...
Parklife 2012 Sydney Review

The organisers certainly had it right when they chose Centennial Park in the heart of Sydney for this year’s much adored and anticipated Parklife Festival.

I...
Live Review: Slash @ SEC 2012

It was fantastic to see such a large crowd turn up early to the venue to secure great spots on the floor before Australian music royalty Rose Tattoo took to the
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QUT 100 Songs Project Review

So it’s the last day of QUT’s 100 Songs Project. My emotions are pretty mixed and I’ve been feeling the tiredness in the room almost all day.

Getting closer to the...
Florence + The Machine: Live Review Melbourne

Dressed in a black, flowing gown with gold epaulettes, and coupled with a voice that commanded sheer power, Florence Welch made her ethereal presence felt.

“Did...

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Gig Review

In its 27th year, Woodford Folk Festival built some much-needed momentum, with ticket sales up 15% on the previous year, beautiful weather and a fine

Many consider Kendrick Lamar to be the fastest rising star in the rap game. But his fans and, in particular, the man himself know he is more easily described as a dormant

It's been over a decade since The Moz was last in Australia. It was worth the wait.

It's an interesting crowd that's been drawn by Perth psychedelics Tame Impala.

The first success of the evening was making it alive to Grimes’ sold out show at The Zoo. Tickets to this one were arguably among the most sought-after of the year in

Just 16 months after her last trip to our shores, a very different Regina Spektor made her presence felt at the Convention Centre last night.

There were a lot of smug faces at The Tivoli on Wednesday as a small crowd gathered to watch The Presets.

With the décor of Renaissance painting outlines and the Grand Organ that took centre stage for the evening, the Melbourne Town Hall played host to Italian progressive rock

Watching the young lads from Fox Hunt leave their posse of blonde girls and take the stage, I found myself mentally calculating how many brassieres would later be thrown

Despite the rain, enthusiasm for the second annual Sprung Hip Hop Festival wasn’t dampened among punters or the artists themselves.

Upon setting foot at Werribee Park, the crowd was greeted by colourful decorations and the sunny, scenic backdrop of Harvest Festival.

With Jim Beam cans armed in one hand and a cigarette in another, eager fans fidgeted occasionally as they lay sprawled on the lawn of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, waiting for

Riverstage was no quiet affair last night, what with a foot-thumping, banjo-toting, waistcoat-wearing Mumford and Sons geared up and giving it to the packed-out crowd of

Parklife is the definitive start-of-summer festival but no one’s told the Melbourne weather that.

The organisers certainly had it right when they chose Centennial Park in the heart of Sydney for this year’s much adored and anticipated Parklife Festival.

It was fantastic to see such a large crowd turn up early to the venue to secure great spots on the floor before Australian music royalty Rose Tattoo took to the

So it’s the last day of QUT’s 100 Songs Project. My emotions are pretty mixed and I’ve been feeling the tiredness in the room almost all day.

Dressed in a black, flowing gown with gold epaulettes, and coupled with a voice that commanded sheer power, Florence Welch made her ethereal presence felt.