LIVE REVIEW: JEM CASSAR-DALEY
Jem Cassar-Daley Northcote Social Club 19 September 2026 Across her biggest headline tour yet, singer-songwriter Jem Cassar-Daley brings a collection of her deeply personal songs to the stage, exploring growth, memory, heartbreak and the complicated process of finding her own way. With her debut album ‘tattoos used to come off Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: THE TEMPER TRAP
The Temper Trap Thursday 10 September Forum Melbourne The Temper Trap return to The Forum for a big homecoming celebration ten years on from their last full-length project. This time around the Melbourne band is back with their fourth album ‘Sungazer’ and judging by the first of two sold-out shows, they’ve Continue Reading
Live Review – Ash
Ash Fowlers Live September 8th 2026 It’s 30 years since Ash released 1977, their wistful, heartfelt paean to teenage longing, kung fu and Star Wars, and as is the way these days, we’re getting a rendition of the record in full, plus a few extras from their extensive catalogue and Continue Reading
Live Review: Happy Mondays
Happy Mondays The Governor Hindmarsh 6th September 2026 The firm are out in force. It’s a sold out Sunday for the first and finest* proponents of Madchester, the Happy-Fooking-Mondays. The Gov is filling out nicely by the time Thunder Speaks take the stage. With their gear lined up to Continue Reading
Live Review: Leah Senior
Leah Senior Sunday 30 August Glenlyon Community Hall There are few better ways to spend the final Sunday of winter than sitting inside a country community hall, sipping tea, eating a fresh scone and letting Leah Senior’s voice wash over you. As part of the Winter Sounds Music Festival, Australian-based folk artist Senior Continue Reading
LIVE REVIEW: VERA BLUE
Vera Blue Wednesday 26 August Northcote Theatre — Jem Cassar-Daley starts off the night by bring her natural warmth to the stage as she pairs her performance with candid stories about the real-life experiences behind her songs. From ‘Changes’, inspired by the all-too-familiar spiral of discovering your partner has an Continue Reading
Live Review: Frenzal Rhomb
Frenzal Rhomb The Gov 13th August 2026 This might be Frenzal’s show, but it’s Handouts’ night. Probably the best night of their lives, and at 14 & 15 years old, that’s probably not too surprising. Handouts are Tanu on guitar & Zak on drums, and they play under a massive Continue Reading
Live Review: Peter Hook & The Light
Peter Hook & The Light Hindley Street Music Hall 13th July 2026 Monday is more grey than blue. Adelaide borrows Manchester’s steel skies, preparing for the arrival of Peter Hook & The Light. It’s fitting, few musicians remain so tied to the sound and mythology of a city, and fewer Continue Reading
Live Review: DOLLHOUSE
DollHouse Sun 5th Jul 2026 VIVA Melbourne How often do we look at something and decide what it is before we truly understand it? Tonight, we invite you into the dollhouse. Situated in the heart of the pleasure district, stands its most infamous attraction. A place built on desire, illusion, Continue Reading
Live Review: Devildriver/Cradle of Filth
Devildriver/ Cradle of Filth The Forum 11/07/2026 An excited air fills the venue as the general chatter of punters overrides the ambient playlist from the speakers. Outside the cold winter rains soak the Melbourne streets and a chilling wind drives people to pull their coats tighter. Inside though, the hum Continue Reading
