Gig Review
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Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ Sydney Opera House
Our evening with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, at their Sydney Opera House debut (30 January), begins in near-pitch darkness.
Amidst the haze, the sound of a Fender... -
Review: The Breeders @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
From the swarm of buzzing punters squeezing themselves into The Tivoli in Brisbane, I'm not the only one over the moon about Kim and Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Jim
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Review: RAYE @ Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Anticipation seethes through the crowd at the sold out Enmore Theatre like a mist wrapping around your feet and winding its way up your body. Everyone is waiting eagerly for
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Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 25th Anniversary Showcase @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
A once-in-a-lifetime showcase, the 25th anniversary of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game franchise was celebrated in Brisbane with an event like no
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Review: Louis Tomlinson @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
Louis Tomlinson's fans erupted with excitement as he entered The Riverstage in Brisbane for the second night of his Australian leg on the 'Faith In The Future' world
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Review: JERM @ The Bearded Lady (Brisbane)
Dark clouds glowered over Brisbane, pumping the city's humidity to unbearable highs.
Local inner-city venue The Bearded Lady (27 January) closed their doors and... -
Review: Gregory Alan Isakov @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Gregory Alan Isakov and his musician band of best friends translate sound into communion. They bridge notes and emotion, they connect memories to melodies.
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Review: Anberlin @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
The black-clad bodies, of all ages, lining the footpath to The Tivoli are some seriously super-keen fans wanting the best vantage spots to see emo alt-rock legends
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Review: Lord Huron @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Hauntingly beautiful, rousing and rambunctious and endearingly sweet all at once – Lord Huron walked out to a screaming, swooning crowd and ended the same
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Review: Noah Kahan @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
From the Ompompanoosuc River in Strafford, Vermont, to the Brisbane River and its eponymous Riverstage, Noah Kahan and his band brought 'the season of the sticks' to a warm,
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Review: Bruno Major @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Anticipation was building as Bruno Major enthusiasts assembled for a delightful evening at Brisbane's The Tivoli.
The atmosphere was electric, with excitement... -
Review: Cash Savage @ The Gasometer (Melbourne)
A packed crowd gathered at Melbourne's The Gasometer on a mild January evening (18 January) as Cash Savage laid their heart bare for the audience in a different way than
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Review: Greg Puciato @ The Brightside (Brisbane)
Greg Puciato, one of the maestros behind the chaotic Dillinger Escape Plan and powerhouse supergroups The Black Queen, Killer Be Killed and Better Lovers, is not just a name;
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Review: Damage Inc @ Mansfield Tavern (Brisbane)
On a muggy Saturday evening, Damage Inc (the Australian Metallica tribute band with the blessing of the original metallers) is touring in celebration of the classic albums
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Review: Josh Setterfield @ Arcana (Brisbane)
Josh Setterfield's performance at the Arcana's Empress Theatre was nothing short of a stadium-level spectacle, leaving the audience screaming for more.
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Review: OFF! @ The Gov (Adelaide)
OFF! 'is on' according to the not so subtle tour promotional art by Paul Curtis.
The band, described in various quarters as a supergroup, is a collaboration... -
Review: Candlebox @ The Triffid (Brisbane)
The grey skies of a mildly humid day are darkening as daytime transforms into night as myself and other eager punters make our way to The Triffid with immense anticipation to
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Review: BICEP @ Metro City (Perth)
The rumours are true; we're built differently in the West.
Our approach to weekends is distinctive, squeezing out every last drop of Sunday's essence. With... -
Review: 2024 Sun Cycle NYD @ Coburg Velodrome (Melbourne)
After what was a rowdy New Year's Eve for thousands of scattered attendees, Melbourne nursed its wounds with a taste of the good life at Sun Cycle New Year's
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Review: The Mark Of Cain @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Kim Scott stood on the stage of Brisbane's The Tivoli with his legs spread past shoulder-width.
The bassist maintained this stance for the entirety of the...