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Live Review: The Libertines

The Libertines

The Forum

 

A Libertines gig can pretty much guarantee that every scouser from every corner of Melbourne will show up. Known for being a band that has a certain appeal to the roughest crowd, The Libertines can guarantee that they will put on a great show. Despite things being thrown on stage, fights breaking out and crowd surfing the band powered through the set not pausing once.

Putting on their first show in Melbourne since 2018, the English lads gave the audience exactly what they came for – a bloody good time. With passionate fans singing their hearts out, the band proved yet again why they have such a solid fan base.

 

 

News: Savage Hands Drop Double Single ‘Reload, Repeat’ & ‘Trace Erase’

SAVAGE HANDS
DROP DOUBLE SINGLE

BAND SHARES RELOAD, REPEAT + TRACE ERASE
LISTEN HERE

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Photo Credit: Drew Sincock

Hailing from the DMV area, SAVAGE HANDS have positioned themselves at the forefront of the new wave rock scene.

Driven by powerful instrumentals paired with belting vocal hooks, the band has cut its teeth working with writer/producer Andrew Baylis (Jellyroll, Yung Gravy, Brantley Gilbert) to develop a truly fresh sound. Backed by an absolutely electric live show, Savage Hands bring it all to the stage — and leave it there — at every show.

Now, the quintet has dropped a double single, featuring Reload, Repeat and Trace Erase.

Watch the visualizer for Reload, Repeat here:

“Reload, Repeat and Trace Erase are as raw as it comes from Savage Hands,” says singer Mikey Garrow. “The cynical lyricism stems from situations that seem to present themselves in our every day lives so we chose to talk about it in a sense of ‘rolling with the punches.’ We wanted to shed light on some more personal issues and that’s where these songs come from — deep personal issues that involve family and livelihood. We’ve held onto these songs for over a year and felt that this was the exact moment they needed to be released.” 

There’s something about just knowing when it’s right…

RELOAD, REPEAT  + TRACE ERASE – OUT NOW
https://bfan.link/reload-repeat

SAVAGE HANDS are Mikey Garrow (vocals), Justin Hein (guitar), Nathan O’Brien (bass), Jayvon Green (guitar) and Alex Gacek (Drums)

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News: FINAL DATE ADDED TO AUSTRALIAN LEG OF LADY GAGA’S THE MAYHEM BALL, AS A SECOND SYDNEY SHOW IS CONFIRMED TO MEET DEMAND

FINAL DATE ADDED TO AUSTRALIAN LEG OF LADY GAGA’S THE MAYHEM BALL, AS A SECOND SYDNEY SHOW IS CONFIRMED TO MEET DEMAND

TOUR MARKS LADY GAGA’S FIRST AUSTRALIAN SHOWS IN 11 YEARS AND HER FIRST-EVER STADIUM DATES IN THE COUNTRY

Ticket presales for second Sydney show commence 12pm Tuesday, April 22

Tickets for all other shows are on sale now at LiveNation.com.au

 

MELBOURNE, April 17, 2025: Due to overwhelming demand, a second stadium date for Sydney has been added to the Australian leg of Lady Gaga’s global tour, ‘The MAYHEM Ball’. This will be the final date added to this local run of shows.

The 14-time Grammy Award-winner has confirmed a second show for Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday, December 13. Tickets for the new show will be available on Tuesday 22 April with presales beginning at 12pmlocal.

Australian fans can now experience ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ Tour 2025 on December 5 and 6 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, followed by December 9 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium and concluding on December 12 and 13 at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.

These shows mark Lady Gaga’s long-awaited return to the region, and her first dates in Australia since 2014’s ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball.

Today’s announcement follows Gaga’s headlining performance at Coachella last weekend, which critics across the globe are calling one of the most iconic festival performances in recent memory. Her nearly two-hour tour de force, described by Rolling Stone as a “transformative… spectacle that cemented her status as a once-in-a-lifetime pop icon,” saw Gaga turn the desert into her own operatic battleground of light and dark. The Guardian called it “a thrilling all-timer of a performance,” citing her “dexterous and luminous” vocals and immersive, five-act structure. The Los Angeles Times echoed this sentiment, calling it “a queenly assertion of her star power,” noting her “strong and gutsy” live vocals and raw connection with fans. Variety described the performance as “a masterclass in pop performance,” while The Hollywood Reporter celebrated the show as “definitively one of the most well constructed and over-the-top productions to ever grace the Indio polo field.” With Vulture praising her for delivering “equal parts theatrics and vocal prowess,” and Billboard calling it “a poignant and entertaining take on what it means to be a superstar,” Gaga’s Coachella performance has only heightened anticipation for the global run of The MAYHEM Ball.

Gaga will return to the desert tomorrow, Friday, April 18, to headline the second weekend of Coachella before her upcoming stadium dates in Mexico City and Singapore and landmark free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.  She will then kick off The MAYHEM Ball tour on July 16 in Las Vegas and continue with dates across North America, Europe and the UK this year in support of her latest album, MAYHEM, which received widespread acclaim from critics and fans upon release and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stream MAYHEM HERE. Earlier this month, due to overwhelming global demand, Lady Gaga added 13 new dates—all of which proceeded to sell out at on-sale in a powerful reflection of her bond with fans.

 

SECOND SYDNEY SHOW – DECEMBER 13

PARTNER PRESALE

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets Tuesday April 22 at 12pm local. Visit priceless.com/music for details.

Vodafone mobile customers can be among the first to secure tickets Tuesday April 22 at 12pm local. Visit vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more. 

LIVE NATION PRESALE

Wednesday April 23 at 12pm local – Thursday April 24 at 12pm local 

GENERAL ON SALE
Thursday April 24 at 1pm local

TICKETS TO ALL OTHER SHOWS ARE ON SALE NOW

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP hospitality lounge, limited edition merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit livenation.com.au.

 

LADY GAGA  

THE MAYHEM BALL TOUR

AUSTRALIA 2025 – JUST ADDED

Fri Dec 5 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium

Sat Dec 6 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel StadiumNEW SHOW

Tue Dec 9 – Brisbane, AU – Suncorp Stadium

Fri Dec 12 – Sydney, AU – Accor Stadium

Sat Dec 13 – Sydney, AU – Accor StadiumNEW SHOW

 

LADY GAGA SPRING 2025 DATES

Sat Apr 26 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros

Sun Apr 27 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros

Sat May 3 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Copacabana Beach

Sun May 18 – Singapore – National Stadium

Mon May 19 – Singapore – National Stadium

Wed May 21 – Singapore – National Stadium

Sat May 24 – Singapore – National Stadium

 

THE MAYHEM BALL NORTH AMERICA 2025 DATES  

Wed Jul 16 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Fri Jul 18 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sat Jul 19 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena 

Wed Aug 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Thu Aug 07 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sat Aug 09 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

Fri Aug 22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Sat Aug 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Tue Aug 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Aug 27 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Sun Aug 31 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Mon Sep 01 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Wed Sep 03 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center 

Sat Sep 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

Sun Sep 07 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Sep 10 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Thu Sep 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Sat Sep 13 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 

Mon Sep 15 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Sep 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thu Sep 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center 

 

THE MAYHEM BALL EUROPE/UK 2025 DATES  

Mon Sep 29 – London, UK – The O2

Tue Sep 30 – London, UK – The O2

Thu Oct 02 – London, UK – The O2

Sat Oct 04 – London, UK – The O2

Tue Oct 07 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Wed Oct 08 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live 

Sun Oct 12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Mon Oct 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

Wed Oct 15 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena 

Sun Oct 19 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum

Mon Oct 20 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum

Tue Oct 28 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

Wed Oct 29 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

Fri Oct 31 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi 

Tue Nov 04 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Wed Nov 05 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Sun Nov 09 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Tue Nov 11 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis Arena

Thu Nov 13 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena

Fri Nov 14 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena

Mon Nov 17 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Tue Nov 18 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Thu Nov 20 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Sat Nov 22 – Paris, France – Accor Arena 

 

Taking the world by storm, MAYHEM debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Gaga’s seventh consecutive No. 1 album.  The album also debuted at #1 in 12 countries, including the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, Australia, France, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea, and #2 in the Netherlands and Sweden, further cementing Gaga’s global dominance.

The fastest-selling international release of the year, MAYHEMalso saw “Abracadabra” debut at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the UK Airplay Chart. In France, the album posted the biggest first-week sales since Born This Way, while in Japan, it ranks among the biggest international albums in recent years. In Finland, it became the only international album in the Top 10, while in Ireland, MAYHEMplaced three tracks in the Top 40 of the singles chart, reinforcing its worldwide impact.

In its first week alone, MAYHEM amassed over 240 million streams worldwide, marking Gaga’s biggest streaming week ever.  In addition to its massive streaming success, MAYHEMalso marked her biggest week on vinyl ever, selling 74,000 copies in its opening week. The album was available in 14 vinyl variants—some signed and others featuring exclusive bonus tracks such as “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love.” It was also released in multiple CD editions (including a deluxe box set with a branded T-shirt and poster), a cassette tape, and two widely available digital versions, with iTunes’ deluxe edition featuring the music videos for “Disease,” “Die With a Smile,” and “Abracadabra.”

“Die With a Smile,” Gaga’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, continues to break records, securing a 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. Tied for the second-longest running No. 1 in Billboard Global 200 chart history, the song has also spent 176  days at #1 on the Spotify global chart, the most of any song ever.

MAYHEM marks a return to Gaga’s pop roots, reaffirming that she is a master of reinvention, crafting an album that is as bold and eclectic as it is deeply personal. A declaration of artistic freedom, it embraces the fractured pieces of oneself and how they come together to form something unexpected and beautiful. The album mirrors this concept with its diverse sonic palette and thematic layers, combining elements of chaos, defiance, and vulnerability into a cohesive artistic statement. Gaga describes this process as assembling a shattered mirror: “Even if you can’t put the pieces back together perfectly, you can create something memorable and whole in its own way.”

Live Gallery: Korea Spotlight

Korea Spotlight
170 Russell
Featuring: Wah Wah Wah, Say Sue Me, CIFIKA,

Sion, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

Korea Spotlight is a global music showcase series presented by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), and in 2025, it will travel to Bangkok, the UK, Germany, and Mexico. It is dedicated to bringing Korea’s most exciting emerging artists to international audiences. As the driving force behind Korea’s creative industries, KOCCA supports the growth and global reach of Korean music, gaming, animation, fashion, and more, helping innovative talent break new ground worldwide.

This year’s Korea Spotlight in Australia is produced in partnership with Live Nation, bringing a dynamic lineup of indie and electronic artists returning to Sydney and launching in Melbourne for the first time. Through collaborations like these, KOCCA continues to champion the next wave of Korean cultural exports, connecting artists with new fans across the globe.

Wah Wah Wah

 

 

Say Sue Me

 

CIFIKA

 

 

Sion

 

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

News: The Devil Wears Prada Share Video For Brand New Single ‘For You’

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE FOR YOU

Photo Credit: Imani Givertz

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have been celebrated by Revolver for their ability to keep fans guessing two decades deep into their career and for their willingness to experiment with their sound. It’s this fearlessness that has allowed the band to remain as vital as ever.

Now, they continue to thrill fans with their unpredictable sonic twists and turns with a brand new single. The band has shared the video for brand new single For You.

Watch the music video for For You here:

“A love story unraveling through the eyes of someone hopelessly devoted to a partner who can never truly give back,” the band says about the song’s meaning. “It’s the sound of desperation meeting blind loyalty — a crushing, cinematic anthem for the heartbroken. This is The Devil Wears Prada at our most expansive, with our biggest chorus to date and a fearless step into the next evolution of our sound. We’re not just pushing boundaries—we’re redefining them.”

The band’s headline Metalcore Spring Break Tour kicks off tonight, April 17, in Wichita, Kansas and runs through May 14in Charleston, South Carolina. ERRA, Kingdom of Giants, and Acres will serve as support.  The band will also appear at Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville along the way.

TDWP will also appear at the blockbuster Summer of Loud Tour with Killswitch Engage, Beartooth, Parkway Drive, I Prevail, and will set sail on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in January 2026.

FOR YOU – OUT NOW
https://tdwp.ffm.to/foryou

News: Ocean Grove Odd Label Headline Tour 2025 With Special Guests Diamond Construct & DREGG Brisbane Show Sold Out & Adelaide Venue Upgrade

OCEAN GROVE
ODD LABEL HEADLINE AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DIAMOND CONSTRUCT + DREGG

BRISBANE SOLD OUT + ADELAIDE VENUE UPGRADED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

ALSO TOURING NATIONALLY THIS JULY + AUGUST SUPPORTING NORTHLANE

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Set to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience this May, OCEAN GROVE will celebrate two iconic Oddworld masterpieces as part of their Odd Label headline Australian run. Performing their 2015 EP Black Label a decade after its release as well as their most recent album, 2024’s ODDWORLD, in full, the Odd Label tour will take place in intimate venues across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this May, joined by special guests DIAMOND CONSTRUCT and DREGG.

Following the band revealing this special run of shows, due to overwhelming demand OCEAN GROVE are today announcing a venue upgrade for Adelaide, with the Brisbane event entirely sold out, and Sydney and Melbourne selling fast.

Ticking off their first headline tour in Australia since the release of their 2024 album ODDWORLD next month, OCEAN GROVE will pay homage to their past and present via their Odd Label tour, with 2025 marking the 10 year anniversary of the band’s iconic second EP Black Label, and the upcoming headline shows also set to feature founding OG members Luke Holmes and Matthew Kopp (Running Touch) performing each night,

Returning to their roots on their fourth studio album, the dynamic talents of Dale Tanner, Sam Bassal and Twiggy Hunter joined forces with longtime OG collaborators Luke Holmes and Running Touch to conjure ODDWORLD, OCEAN GROVE‘s signature-defining 2024 record; a collection of songs perfectly reflecting the Oddworld ethos, journeying back to OCEAN GROVE‘s experimental and unconventional beginnings while also forging full-blast into a new and fearless era. Produced by OCEAN GROVE‘s own Sam Bassal, ODDWORLD not only brought Holmes and Running Touch back into the OG universe – it also became the band’s first release via their own record label, ODDWORLD Records, and SharpTone Records.

Meanwhile, just shy of a decade ago, OCEAN GROVEunleashed their sophomore EP Black Label, firmly turning heads around the scene and also leaping in to chart in the ARIA Top 50. Praised for its ambition and experimentation, Black Label set the scene for the dazzling innovation that has paved OCEAN GROVE‘s ongoing trajectory, with Heavy Magazine declaring: “there’s a refreshing authenticity to the EP’s lack of repetition”, while Kill Your Stereo at the time of release enthused: “there is no filler, nor are there any weak links holding down the pack…each track is just as good as the track before it and its predecessor”.

OCEAN GROVE are the enigma of the heavy music landscape, blending elements of nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock to create a sound that is uniquely their own i.e. Oddworld Music. Since their inception, OCEAN GROVE have captivated audiences with their high-energy performances, visually striking aesthetics and infectious melodies, earning them a devoted legion of followers around the globe. Their unforgettable live show has found them in hot demand with tours alongside Limp Bizkit, August Burns Red, Crossfaith, and Don Broco, and following their upcoming Odd Label headline tour in May, the band will support Northlane nationally this July and August, with a massive regional run kicking off in Gladstone on July 31 and closing out in Chelsea Heights on August 24.

Hailing from Taree on the mid New South Wales North Coast,DIAMOND CONSTRUCT weld djent and nu metal with sharp modernity, balancing aggression with moments of reprieve that vehemently captivates. Whether touring with the likes of Justice For The Damned, Alpha Wolf and Thornhill, or annihilating the senses with their studio offerings, including their most recent 2024 sophomore album Angel Killer Zero, DIAMOND CONSTRUCT are an innovative force to be reckoned with, with a sweltering and unforgettable stage show to match.

Out of the underground and into the limelight, Melbourne heavies DREGG have been serving up raucous energy and a unique blend of metal, hardcore and rap since first forming back in 2015. With their tongue-in-cheek mentality, DIY ethos and razor-sharp execution, the band have ticked off supports with Wage War, Deez Nuts and Paledusk, and most recently obliterated genre boundaries and expectations via their debut 2024 full length The Art Of Everything.

Tickets from destroyalllines.com

Destroy All Lines & ODDWORLD Records Presents

OCEAN GROVE
ODD LABEL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DIAMOND CONSTRUCT & DREGG

TOUR DATES:

FRIDAY 23 MAY – VALLEY LOFT, BRISBANE 18+SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 24 MAY – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY 18+ SELLING FAST
SUNDAY 25 MAY – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE 18+ SELLING FAST
FRIDAY 30 MAY – UNI BAR, ADELAIDE LIC AA VENUE UPGRADE

Tickets from destroyalllines.com

Destroy All Lines Presents & Open Door Management Present

NORTHLANE
ACROSS AUSTRALIA TOUR 2025

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
OCEAN GROVE
MIRRORS

TOUR DATES:

THURSDAY 31 JULY – HARVEY ROAD TAVERN, GLADSTONE 18+
FRIDAY 1 AUGUST – THE STATION, SUNSHINE COAST LIC AA SELLING FAST
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST – POWERHOUSE, TOOWOOMBA 18+
SUNDAY 3 AUGUST – COOLANGATTA HOTEL, GOLD COAST 18+ SELLING FAST
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST – KING ST BANDROOM, NEWCASTLE 18+ SELLING FAST
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST – PANTHERS, PENRITH 18+
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST – UNI BAR, WOLLONGONG 18+ SELLING FAST
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST – THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA 18+
FRIDAY 15 AUGUST – SHELTERS BREWING CO, BUSSELTON 18+
SATURDAY 16 AUGUST – MAGNET HOUSE, PERTH 18+
THURSDAY 21 AUGUST – BEER DELUXE, ALBURY 18+
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST – ROYAL THEATRE, CASTLEMAINE 18+ SELLING FAST
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST – WOOL EXCHANGE, GEELONG 18+  SELLING FAST
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST – CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL, CHELSEA HEIGHTS 18+ SELLING FAST

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News: I Killed The Prom Queen Announce Tour

I Killed The Prom Queen Announces Comeback with JACKED 25th Anniversary Tour

25 years ago a group of friends formed in Adelaide, not knowing that they would forever change the face of heavy music all around the globe. I Killed The Prom Queen was not just a band instrumental in laying the foundations of the metalcore sound, but a cultural force that was critical to the creation of the pathways to success of countless other metal and hardcore bands who followed, with genre giants Parkway Drive and Bring Me The Horizon among the names that would not be the bands they are today otherwise. Over their three album run Prom Queen not only changed the game – they defined it.
In 2025 its founding members – vocalist Michael Crafter, guitarists Jona Weinhofen and Kevin Cameron, and drummer JJ Peters reunite to celebrate their formative years of their history with a set spanning the band’s first decade. Honoring the low end legacy of the late bassist Sean Kennedy will be the band’s one-time vocalist Jamie Hope.
Joining them for this momentous occasion are American mosh metal legends Emmure, Sydney’s fast rising deathcore killers To The Grave, and Melbourne hardcore outfit Threshold.
DESTROY ALL LINES PRESENTS:
I Killed The Prom Queen
25th ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
with special guests EMMURE, TO THE GRAVE, THRESHOLD
Wed 1 Oct: The Tivoli – Brisbane
Thu 2 Oct: Bar on The Hill – Newcastle
Fri 3 Oct: Liberty Hall – Sydney
Sat 4 Oct: Northcote Theatre – Melbourne [SOLD OUT]
Sun 5 Oct: Northcote Theatre – Melbourne
Thu 9 Oct: Hindley Street Music Hall – Adelaide
Sat 11 Oct: Metropolis – Fremantle

Live Gallery: Slowly Slowly Melbourne

Slowly Slowly

Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

12th of April, 2025

 

Slowly Slowly’s last night of their AU Tour went off in true pop rock style — Across-stage energy, roaring vocals and lyrics, and supports that energised the entire arena.

 

Grayscale (US) opened the night with the first three tracks from their latest album “The Hart“, opening with lyrics from of the album’s most popular tracks Kept Me Alive and Through the Landslide, introducing the early-attending barrier to the bass of Margaret Court.

 

Honey Revenge (US) graced the stage ahead of her US The Loving and Losing Tour and energised the crowd with some of their most popular tracks Are You Impressed? and Airhead.

 

The crowd were most eager for Slowly Slowly’s return to a Melbourne stage, excited to see the band after their last Melb show at Forum in May 2023 and Good Things in December 2023 — They smashed it out of the arena.

Opening with Blueprint, and launching into a hugely energetic How Are You Mine? getting the crowd dancing and hyped up for the rest of the monster set list.

Of course it wouldn’t be a Slowly Slowly show without a much hyped encore, and ending with the chilling Race Car Blues with the arena all chanting it back to the band — goosebumps.

 

It’s safe to say that Slowly Slowly gave it their all for this last show of the tour, and left Melbourne excited for their next tour down under 🙏

 

Grayscale

 

Honey Revenge

 

Slowly Slowly

 

Words and Photos by Matthew Ling

Live Gallery: Slowly Slowly

Slowly Slowly

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

11th of April, 2025

 

Slowly Slowly arrived in Brisbane last night for the third leg of their ‘Forgiving Spree’ tour. Supported by Honey Revenge (LA) and Grayscale (Philly), the night was for pop rock lovers.

It’s been a while between drinks since Slowly Slowly hit Brisbane, so the crowd where ecstatic to have them back on stage to hear them smash out tracks from their new album (released in January – of the same name as the tour). Known for their emotionally raw lyrics and a sound that combines the anthemic with the intimate, Slowly Slowy mix lush instrumentation with catchy melodies. Lead singer Ben Stewart’s distinct vocals were nothing less than perfect on the night and only matched by his charismatic stage presence.

With dates left in Sydney, and Melbourne, make sure to go along for an incredible night.

 

 

 

 

Slowly Slowly

 

 

Honey Revenge

 

 

 

 

Live Gallery: Human Nature MTWN20 Tour 2025

Gold Coast Convention Centre 8th April 2025

Celebrating twenty years of any album, which also achieved a reissue status unarguably earns industry respect. That it stands the test of both time and popularity is a measure that many artists either aspire to achieve – or perspire even trying to get close.

In 1989 an Australian a doo-wop group transformed themselves from 4 Trax into a clever recreation we now know as Human Nature. In this schoolmate bathroom block quartet, brothers Mike and Andrew Tierney, Toby Allen, and Phil Burton embryonically stretched out to establish a sound which ticked as many boxes as possible. Human Nature embarked on their 2025 tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fifth studio album, “Reach Out: The Motown Record”
Aptly named either to save time and money on huge stage prop letters, it was called Human Nature MTWN20. Likewise, later in the show, HNJKBX lit up. (Human Nature Jukebox) All this at the superb Gold Coast Convention Centre on a Tuesday night.
The Tierney Brothers were the Support Act. Leg-pulling the audience, saying that the support didn’t show – so they had to fill in!
Actually, the Gold Coast show was the 3rd last show. Brisbane on the Wednesday night became 2nd last and Sydney will see the very last event in Australia, before they head back to Las Vegas to continue the tour and pick up their residency at one of the Casinos once more.

Gold Coast’s venue held a very vocal audience captive. What’s not to enjoy from a neutral standpoint? However, when your favourite Aussie boy band matures by a musical metamorphic process – as if they started out as some other type of rock and pop, but have substantially changed from their original form, converting under heat and pressure, you notice things.
But we knew back then Human Nature were more than just good, right? We sent the album eventually through to the #1 spot on the ARIA charts, didn’t we?
So, Tuesday night – and correct me if I’m wrong – felt like unique confirmation of our belief in them and a thinly veiled “thankyou” from the boys to us.
An aural and visual smorgasbord. A melodic ambience, which was almost edible, it sounded so good. Australian audiences are particular in the way they view professionalism on stage. A little too much “Vegas” in the production and it is regarded as slick, unpalatable in a way. But there was no risk of this here.
Human Nature entertained us like no other. They popped up in the back rows – met us in the aisles, sang back catalogue to us and treated us – their loyal fans, as friends not security risks. All caught on a roving camera and sent to a full screen format.
And if there’s room for a possible last observation, Human Nature’s outrageously beautiful harmonies gave this Gold Coast audience an endorphin overload of happiness! We gave them back the applause they need to cherish.

Photography by Michelle Cop

Review by Stu Robertson

Human Nature MTWN20 Tour

Support Act

Tierney Brothers