Live Review & Gallery: The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour: A Global Phenomenon Sells Out Sydney’s Accor Stadium 22.10.2024
Stadium-Sized Spectacle: The Weeknd’s Night to Remember at Sydney Olympic Park
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Album Review: A. Swayze & The Ghosts plead ‘Let’s Live A Life Better Than This’ in a brilliant sophomore album that cements their place in the pantheon of antipodean greats.
A. Swayze and the Ghosts are undeniably one of Tasmanian’s finest exports (along with a horror-tinged brand of southern gothicism, unfiltered Gin and the Dark Mofo Festival) and create an immensely…
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Live Review & Gallery: Velvet Parade Launch Gothic Australian Debut ‘Ghost’ Live at Eora/Sydney’s Moshpit – 18.10.24
Does anyone do darkness better? Friday night at Moshpit, the hole-in-the-wall dive on Eora/Sydney’s King Street, was the perfect place to find out. Velvet Parade, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, were there…
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Track: Stilla Releases Glistening Debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’
Naarm/Melbourne-based pop princess Stilla has released her debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – click to stream. Co-produced with Nathan Zammit and mixed by Hayden Lauersen (RARIA, Sophiya, Blush’ko), the EP features six…
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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney in Full Swing as Local and International Artists Celebrate Day Four
Day four of Sydney’s coveted SXSW meant many things. Firstly, everyone had become more aware and in tune with the layout, as I spotted the same faces while bouncing around…
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News: The debonair Geoffrey O’Connor is back with news of album ‘I Love What We Do’ and he unveils the elegant title track ahead of live dates
Singer/songwriter/producer Geoffrey O’Connor last blessed us with his presence in his stunning album of duets ‘For As Long As I Remember’ back in 2021 (read my review here). O’Connor today…
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Live Gallery & Review: The Sky Matches the Moment: Olivia Rodrigo Launches Her Sydney Shows Under a Supermoon 17.10.2024
Supermoons and Superstars: Olivia Rodrigo’s Meteoric Rise Touches Down in Sydney
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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Hidden Gems and Last Minute Punk-Rock Miracles
Kicking off the third night of SXSW Sydney at The Rolling Stone House, the energy across the city was electric and spreading fast. The night opened with a serious dose…
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News: Confirmed PJ Harvey to tour Australia in 2025
After Nearly a Decade Away, PJ Harvey’s Australian Tour Is the Homecoming We Need
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News: KNOTFEST 2025: SLIPKNOT Leads the Charge for a Sonic Storm Across Australia
Pits, Power, and Pure Adrenaline: KNOTFEST 2025 Announces Explosive Lineup
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