Live Review & Gallery: Turi Tharma
Turi Tharma’s performance at Howler on January 17 offered a compelling snapshot of an artist confidently shaping his own lane within Australia’s evolving R&B and hip hop landscape. Australian-born and deeply connected to his Tamil roots, Tharma’s sound draws from a blend of hip hop, R&B and Carnatic influences, resulting Continue Reading
Live Review: Camelphat at Riviera Beach Club, St Kilda
Camelphat Riviera Beach Club, St Kilda 17 January 2026 Camelphat delivers the perfect summer session on a warm evening at Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda with support from Samantha Loveridge and Bound. Bound set the tone for creating the perfect club atmosphere with their slightly darker, club‑leaning energy adding Continue Reading
Live Review & Gallery: Laura Ingram
Laura Ingram lit up the Bergy Bandroom on December 11 with a set that felt more like a full-blown party than a mid-week gig. Laura opened with Hearts Like Lightning, starting the night with an absolute bang. The moment the first chorus hit, the room erupted, people clapping in time, Continue Reading
Live Gallery & Review: Sofia Isella
Sofia Isella lit up the Palais Theatre on December 10 with a performance that felt equal parts intimate, daring and completely her own. From the moment she stepped on stage, she carried a confidence and artistic presence that filled the room, yet still managed to feel personal, like she was Continue Reading
Live Review and Gallery: Parcels
Parcels lit up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on December 4th with a show that felt less like a concert and more like stepping straight into a 70s-inspired disco dream. From the moment the band walked onstage, the energy was electric, warm, groovy, and completely contagious. Their signature blend of Continue Reading
Live Review: Sombr at Festival Hall, Melbourne
Live Review: Sombr at Festival Hall, Melbourne Thurs 4 Dec 2025 Newcastle punk act dust open with their experimental soundscape of jagged instrumentation, atmospheric guitars and glitchy electronics full of frenetic energy. The band plays with an undercurrent of restraint, every moment stretched out and the arrangements sometimes sparse, yet explosive Continue Reading
Live Review: Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand Live At The Gardens, Melbourne November 28 Franz Ferdinand electrify Melbourne with a career‑spanning set at the Royal Botanic Gardens, proving once again why they remain one of the most vital live acts of their generation. Franz Ferdinand were last seen last playing in Melbourne in 2018, and Continue Reading
Live Review: Kacey Musgraves at Palais Theatre, Melbourne
26 November 2025 Kacey Musgraves invites us into her beautifully curated musical journey through the emotional landscape of her career that feels both cinematic and intimate. A light display reminiscent of an Aurora Borealis wash over the stage as the first quiet notes of ‘Cardinal’ drifts through the theatre and we instantly Continue Reading
Live Review and Gallery: Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach lit up the Forum Melbourne on November 24, 2025, with a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment he stepped onto the stage, the room surged with excitement. Bach’s trademark energy, wild charisma, and unmistakable voice instantly set the tone for a night that celebrated Continue Reading
Live Review: BANKS at The Forum, Melbourne
Darcie Haven sets the tone beautifully with her deeply personal storytelling glowing with an indie-pop production. Her soft-spoken presence and crystalline vocals ease the crowd into a space of quiet attention. Her performance holds an emotional rawness that commands the room with songs including ‘Doomsday’, ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Girlfriend’ that are Continue Reading
