Gig Review
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Review: Bon Iver @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
Like settlers of their own individual islands made of multiple instruments – synthesizers, keyboards and microphones – the six band members of Bon Iver are spaced out across
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Review: Stryper @ Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
Brisbane's Princess Theatre is humming with a vibe of anticipation for tonight's headliners, Stryper.
You know, the Christian band from California who have been... -
Review: Charli XCX @ Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
At a period of time where our modern pop stars are defined by their 'eras', tonight's Charli XCX show (2 March) sees her most dedicated fans witness something truly
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Review: Peaches @ The Gov (Adelaide)
It seems entirely fitting that King Missile's 'Detachable Penis' is played over the PA ahead of Peaches' sexually charged and, at times, explicit performance – a show of
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Review: Charley Crockett @ Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Within this framework, Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys pose a unique and curious contrast.
On the local scene, the four-piece are basically an institution –... -
Review: Bon Iver @ Perth Festival
As Perth’s heat alleviated for a few days, audiences were granted a balmy night at Red Hill Auditorium as Bon Iver and Gordi performed under the stars.
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Review: Del Amitri @ Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Back in October of 2000, Darren Middleton played Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the very first time, as part of the chart-topping Aus-rock juggernaut that was
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Review: Pavement @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
It's been over 30 years since the release of their debut album, 24 since the release of their most recent, and 13 years since their last shows in Australia.
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Review: Alexisonfire @ Hindley St Music Hall (Adelaide)
Under a glassy moonlight glow of the Hindley St Music Hall's regal chandelier, patient South Australian fans of Canada's most legendary post-hardcore ensemble Alexisonfire
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Review: Sugababes at The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
With the original line-up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy back intact, Brisbane fans were set for a boogie down a lush electro-pop memory lane with
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Review: Empire Of The Sun @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
Australian alt-electro pioneers Empire Of The Sun wrapped up their Australian tour with a sold-out Brisbane show at The Fortitude Music Hall (25
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Review: Stella Donnelly @ Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
It was one of the last hot summer nights for Melbourne (24 February), but that didn't dissuade nearly a full house causing chaos down High Street to pour into the
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Review: One Step Closer @ The House Of Music & Booze (Sydney)
Tonight's proceedings (24 February) begin with the one-two punch of Histamine and Geld – two of the most ruthlessly aggressive punk bands currently on the
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Review: Alexisonfire @ Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
The streets of Newtown are absolutely packed as I make my way down Enmore Rd. It's hot and humid and there are people everywhere.
It's the middle of World Pride... -
Review: Turnstile @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
After skyrocketing in popularity with the release of their fourth album 'Glow On', Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile made an explosive return to Australian shores,
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Review: ICEHOUSE @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
It's a stunning summer evening at The Riverstage for ICEHOUSE's rescheduled Great Southern Land concert series.
Eskimo Joe come out all guns blazing with... -
Review: Soccer Mommy @ The Croxton (Melbourne)
It's been four years since Nashville indie star Sophia Allison's – aka Soccer Mommy – last visit to these shores, and a lot has changed (yes, more than a global
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Review: Social Distortion & Bad Religion @ The Riverstage (Brisbane)
Social Distortion and Bad Religion's co-headline Australian tour arrived at The Riverstage last Friday (17 February).
Yep. LA punk legends Bad Religion and... -
Review: Soccer Mommy @ The Triffid (Brisbane)
It's a balmy summer night in Brisbane, and The Triffid (17 February) is swarming ahead of Soccer Mommy's appearance.
Local artist Felivand gives her all through... -
Review: Architects @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre
In support of latest album 'The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit' and mid-pandemic release 'For Those Who Wish To Exist', on Friday night (17 February) the Adelaide
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