Live Review: Starcrawler
Starcrawler The Esplanade Hotel St. Kilda The wind is howling and rain falls over the Port Phillip Bay as Melbourne welcomes back L.A punk rockers Starcrawler. Having been absent from our shores since 2020, the band are here to make sure Australia gets a good dose of live music as Continue Reading
Album Review: Mosaic Grizzlyshark
Back in 2020 Brisbane easycore quartet Grizzlyshark unleashed the banger Vicarious, immediately placing them on Australia’s pop punk radar. Fast forward to the present day and the band’s forthcoming EP Mosaic which has already eclipsed expectations and is on track to be their biggest career breakthrough yet. Mixed Continue Reading
Album Review: Phia “PHIA”
Blissfully ambient, Phia’s self-titled second album seamlessly blends celestial choral harmonies and live looping, the effect of which is sonically unique. Following her 2016 debut album The Ocean of Everything, Phia’s sophomore record explores a period of artistic and personal growth, expertly balancing layers of kalimba with long-time collaborator Continue Reading
Live Review – Flyying Colours
Corner Hotel, Melbourne In their first full-capacity shows since the release of Fantasy Country in 2021, Flyying Colours kicked off their 2022 Australian tour at the Corner Hotel, Melbourne. With supports by Divers & the wonderful Moody Beaches,who by the way, should be headlining their own tour any day now, Continue Reading
Live Review: DZ Deathrays
DZ Deathrays 170 Russell It’s the depths of winter in Melbourne and tonights show falls into the cancelled/rescheduled category, but both of these circumstances do not perturb punters from venturing into the dark surrounds of 170 Russell. Kicking off the night are These New South Whales, who are part band Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Uncaged Festival Melbourne
Uncaged Festival Melbourne. Festival Hall, Saturday 7th May, 2022. After a few false starts and reschedules the Uncaged Festival hit the road, bands at the ready to treat fans to a sensational day of classic Australian rock. Melbourne’s iconic venue Festival Hall was packed to the rafters with legends Tex Continue Reading
News: Introducing: THE JYNX HOUSE
INTRODUCING THE JYNX HOUSE Featuring Hooligan Hefs Enschway | Go Freek | Jordan Brando Jordan Burns | Little Fritter Paluma | ShockOne | Tay-G | Tori Levett Torren Foot | Winston Surfshirt (DJ Set) | Wongo Beau Mosh | Beverly Thrills | Dè Saint | Jacob Tompkins | Joskie | Continue Reading
Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Music Festival
Bluesfest Byron Bay After two years of painful cancellations, Bluesfest is back for its 33rd year. Not many festivals can boast this kind of longevity, not to mention returning after significant setbacks in 2020/21. It was an exhilarating experience to hear the first few sounds of a soundcheck coupled with Continue Reading
Live Review: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever The Forum 25 March After having a couple of years of virtually no live music in Australia’s rock roll capital, Melbourne, we are now faced with slew of rescheduled shows from 2020/21. Tonight’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever headline performance at the iconic Forum, finally allows punters Continue Reading
Live Review: Under The Southern Stars
Under The Southern Stars Margaret Court Arena It is a complete joy too not only have live music back in Melbourne, but to have international touring acts back on our shores after what seems like endless rescheduling over the last few years….even if this ‘mini-festival’ kicks off at 5PM on Continue Reading
