Live Review & Gallery: JD Fortune
JD Fortune The Governor Hindmarsh 20th October 2026 People love a cover band. There’s nothing like heading down to your least favourite pub to see the Aldi version of your favourite band smashing out a cut-price rendition of the soundtrack of your life. For the cost of a counter meal, Continue Reading
Live Review & Gallery: Portugal. The Man
Portugal. The Man brought their genre-bending sound to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday, 17 October, delivering an intimate show as part of their Denali Tour. Originally scheduled for Forum Melbourne, the relocated gig offered fans the chance to experience the American rock outfit in the close quarters of one of Continue Reading
Live Review: Tame Impala
Tame Impala transformed Rod Laver Arena into a psychedelic playground on 15 October, delivering a visually spectacular performance that blurred the lines between live music, electronic experimentation and a full-scale rave. Fronted by Melbourne-born mastermind Kevin Parker, the Deadbeat tour marks another evolution in Tame Impala’s sound, leaning further into Continue Reading
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
