Pale Waves Max Watts 23 March 2023 Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans bring their loud garage punk-pop to the stage with a raw angsty energy. They fire up the crowd with a cover of 5 Seconds of Summer’s She Looks So Perfect and a few brand-new tracks from their forthcoming debut album they will be releasing…
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Live Review: My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World
My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World Rod Laver Arena 17 March 2023 Jimmy Eat World open for My Chemical Romance tonight and it’s somewhat of a reunion/comeback tour for both bands having shared the stage together for many years. My Chemical Romance have previously opened for Jimmy Eat World in their early days and this…
Live Review: Aurora
Aurora Palais Theatre 9 March 2023 It’s Blusher’s first ever tour and tonight is their first show in their hometown. The newly formed female pop trio instantly hook us in with infectious fun and lively energy. Together Jade, Miranda and Lauren have a great chemistry with synchronised dance moves and sweet harmonies that intertwine so…
Live Review: Charli XcX
Charli XcX at Northcote Theatre 02 March 2023 DJ Prophecy Girl gets the party started with a set packed with hyper-pop and goth techno bangers to amp-up the crowd. The self-proclaimed prophecy DJ cult-leader dedicates his work to Buffy The Vampire Slayer, even dropping a sample of the TV show’s theme in amongst fast-paced…
Live Review: Harry Styles
Harry Styles Marvel Stadium 24 Feb 2023 The city becomes awash of rainbow colours as fans flock to Marvel Stadium in their best party outfits complete with feather boas, flashy flares, cowboy hats and lots of sparkles. British indie rock group Wet Leg seem like an odd fit for tonight’s opening act but quickly capture…
Marlon Williams @ Palais Theatre
Marlon Williams Palais Theatre, Melbourne 17 Feb 2023 Isabella Manfredi glows under the spotlight in a white pant suit as she takes a seat at the piano for a stripped-back solo set. Having recently released her debut solo album izzi last year, she’s excited to be on the road touring again, although she considers it…
Live Review: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Post Malone Marvel Stadium 7 Feb 2023 “My name is Austin Richard Post, and I came to play some shitty songs and get a bit fucked up while we do it…let’s party!” Shouts American rapper Post Malone. He lights up a cigarette as he kicks off with Wow, followed by I…
Live Review: Elton John at Aami Park
Elton John at Aami Park 13 Jan 2023 Tonight marks Elton John’s second last ever performance in Melbourne and his 56th performance in Victoria since his 1971 debut at Kooyong Stadium. The ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour commenced in 2018 and although John managed to make it to Australia in early 2020, the tour was…
Live Review: Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan Max Watts, Melbourne 23 Sept 2022 Local singer-songwriter San Joseph starts us off tonight with an acoustic set of alt-pop that quickly hooks us in. If you’re a fan of Ed Sheeran then you’ll instantly be drawn to his emotive, yet energetic sound that incorporates a diverse mix of genres with his own…
Live Review: Tove Lo
Tove Lo 170 Russell, Melbourne 28 September, 2022 Memphis LK jumps on the decks and drops a heavy techno beat to get the crowd bouncing along. Under a neon glowing light, she picks up her microphone and begins to sing over the top to pump it up to the next level with her soft…