Indie
EP Review: Sam McMeekin unveils her stunning pop collection ‘Amelioration’, heralding a bright future.
‘Amelioration’ is Lutruwita/Tasmanian artist Sam McMeekin‘s second release following her debut EP ‘Tempest’ released last year, and it portends an important new artist from the Apple Isle. While the release has ten tracks, which would normally be labelled as an album, McMeekin says it is intended to be an EP as it is not a …
Track: Cate Le Bon Releases ‘Always the Same’ Featuring St. Vincent
Cate Le Bon has released ‘Always the Same’, a new track recorded at Seahorse Sounds and featuring St. Vincent.
News: John Maus Returns to Australia Following Release of Later Than You Think
John Maus has announced his first Australian tour since 2019, returning with a live show shaped by the release of Later Than You Think and a renewed creative focus.
News: Neeko to Support Moontide at The Night Cat This February
Melbourne-based artist Neeko will support Moontide at The Night Cat on 12 February, following the release of her new single ‘FLOWERS TO MY DOOR // SWORD OF SACRIFICE’ and ahead of her forthcoming album FLOWER TONE SLAYER.
News: Thunderstorm Artis Announces Intimate Australian Shows for March 2026
Thunderstorm Artis has announced a run of intimate Australian shows for March 2026, bringing his emotive, story-driven songwriting to select venues across the country.
News: Iron & Wine returns to Australia with a rare run of intimate solo shows
Iron & Wine, the long-running project of Sam Beam, returns to Australia this February and March for a run of intimate solo performances, drawing on a catalogue that spans two decades of folk songwriting marked by restraint, warmth, and emotional precision.
Live Review: Canyon Blu-The Washington Sheffield 18.12.25
Canyon Blu’s Sheffield set hints at a very bright future. The Washington in Sheffield was alive with energy as Canyon Blue delivered an outstanding performance. Frontman Frankie Beetlestone already has a strong pedigree, having previously supported Tom Grennan on a UK Arena tour. This new 4-piece band showcases a wealth of talent from their past …
Live Review: Punk Looks Like Loud Women Fest – Eora Land/Sydney, Crowbar 07.12.25
Loud Women Fest isn’t interested in permission or polish. Fiercely DIY and unapologetically women-led, it places femme, trans, non-binary and queer-fronted bands at the centre, not as novelty but as correction. Across punk, shoegaze, pub rock and noise, the day never dipped or diluted. With no barricades, no hierarchy and a constant exchange of gear, sweat and solidarity, the festival functioned as both a celebration and a reminder: this is what punk looks like when community comes first.
Live Gallery: A Measured Return: Secondhand Serenade With Strings at Sydney’s Manning bar 20.12.2025
Returning to Sydney after 16 years, Secondhand Serenade present a restrained and carefully structured set at Manning Bar, enhanced by a symphonic string section. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, the band reframes its emo-pop catalogue with clarity, context, and a sense of continuity.
Live Review: Babyshambles, O2 Academy, Leeds. 07.12.25
Babyshambles return to Yorkshire, balancing genius and chaos to the delight of their fans