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Premiere: Rowan Smith’s ‘Slow Clouds’ Drifts by With a Timeless Jangle and Melancholic Spirit
Lutruwita/Tasmania-based singer-songwriter Rowan Smith shares an exclusive premiere with Backseat Mafia today for the release of his latest single, ‘Slow Clouds’. The track floats ahead of an upcoming show on November 9th, a special live band performance in Naarm/Melbourne. With ‘Slow Clouds’, Smith offers a taste of his 2024 album ‘In the Key of Kintsugi’, …
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Live Review & Gallery: A Sharp Step Forward in Dance-Punk as Gut Health Releases Debut Album ‘Stiletto’ – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney, 25.10.24
Fresh from the release of their (highly, highly anticipated) debut album ‘Stiletto’ and a recent stint supporting Hiatus Kaiyote (in which Deb Pelser covered beautifully), Gut Health brought their unique brand of dance-punk-driven fervour to the Lansdowne on Friday. The night began with G.U.N (Galvanic Unapologetic Noise), who set the tone with an immersive performance …
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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney’s Grand Finale With Fest X Inner West
Closing out the monumental week of SXSW Sydney, Fest X Inner West transformed Enmore Road into a live music playground, offering a full day of free gigs across some of the area’s most iconic venues. From midday to late, we dove into an absolute whirlwind of performances, splitting time between the three stages at Factory …
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Live Review & Gallery: Velvet Parade Launch Gothic Australian Debut ‘Ghost’ Live at Eora/Sydney’s Moshpit – 18.10.24
Does anyone do darkness better? Friday night at Moshpit, the hole-in-the-wall dive on Eora/Sydney’s King Street, was the perfect place to find out. Velvet Parade, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, were there to launch their debut, ‘Ghost’. The evening opened with Jo Meares, whose 2014 release, ‘King of the Crystal Mountain‘, set a brooding tone. His voice …
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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Hidden Gems and Last Minute Punk-Rock Miracles
Kicking off the third night of SXSW Sydney at The Rolling Stone House, the energy across the city was electric and spreading fast. The night opened with a serious dose of rock ‘n’ roll, courtesy of Full Flower Moon Band. Babyshakes Dillon stood at the centre, her vocals cutting through their dense wall of sound …
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Live Review & Gallery: And We’re Off! SXSW Sydney’s Opening Party at The Underground
The SXSW Music Festival Opening Party at The Underground had a buzz that only a place like SXSW can conjure. Nestled in the intimate, electric atmosphere of the Underground, a series of talented artists all took the stage to kick off the festival with a dynamic blend of sounds that spanned genres and geographies. 2touch …
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News: Sycco Invites Us Into The ‘Zorb’ Announcing National Tour Following Debut Album
Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Zorb’ in August, Sycco is taking her electrifying live show on the road for her first headline tour since 2022. The 23-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer is set to bring her unmistakable energy to Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, Meanjin/Brisbane, and Tarntanya/Adelaide in early 2025, giving fans the chance to …