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Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain reveal their stunning ‘Glasgow Eyes’ – an intoxicating mix of swagger and attitude with just a hint of reflection.

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Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne Twin Sisters, Idol Minds, Enchant with ‘Needed You’ – A Mystical Odyssey Through the Intricacies of Love

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Live Review: The Sweet Success of Gumball 2023! Dashville NSW 23.04.23

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A. Swayze and the Ghosts are undeniably one of Tasmanian’s finest exports (along with a horror-tinged brand of southern gothicism, unfiltered Gin and the Dark Mofo Festival) and create an immensely satisfying new wave punk affront that is both dynamic and visceral. Their debut album ‘Paid Salvation’, released back in 2020, was itself a long time …

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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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Naarm/Melbourne-based pop princess Stilla has released her debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – click to stream. Co-produced with Nathan Zammit and mixed by Hayden Lauersen (RARIA, Sophiya, Blush’ko), the EP features six tracks of pure pop bliss that transport listeners into a rich world, uniquely Stilla’s. Musically, STILLAVERSE reveals Stilla’s gift for blending genres with finesse, gliding …

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Day four of Sydney’s coveted SXSW meant many things. Firstly, everyone had become more aware and in tune with the layout, as I spotted the same faces while bouncing around the city to different venues—a rat race to catch the coolest acts, if you will. The highly anticipated Peking Duk show at The Commons had …

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Singer/songwriter/producer Geoffrey O’Connor last blessed us with his presence in his stunning album of duets ‘For As Long As I Remember’ back in 2021 (read my review here). O’Connor today announces his new album ‘I Love What We Do’ which is slated for release on 14 February 2025 via Dinosaur City Records, and the title …

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Olivia Rodrigo
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Supermoons and Superstars: Olivia Rodrigo’s Meteoric Rise Touches Down in Sydney

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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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PJ Harvey
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After Nearly a Decade Away, PJ Harvey’s Australian Tour Is the Homecoming We Need

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Knotfest
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Pits, Power, and Pure Adrenaline: KNOTFEST 2025 Announces Explosive Lineup

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Moonchild Sanelly
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Moonchild Sanelly and the Spontaneous Dance Party That Stole SXSW Sydney Day 3

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