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Live Review & Gallery: Sydney Surrenders to Overmono’s Sonic Spectacle at the Metro Theatre – Metro Theatre, Sydney/Eora 06.01.23
In the heart of Sydney/Eora, the Metro Theatre pulsed with anticipation as hundreds of eager fans gathered for Overmono’s sold-out show, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of electronic music mastery. The London-based electronic maestros, brothers Tom and Ed Russell, brought their talents to Sydney as part of the Overmono World Tour Pt.2. At …
Live Review and Gallery: Pop Filter Beautifully Launches Latest Album ‘CONO’ at PBC – 15.12.23, Gadigal/Sydney
On the eve of Friday night, the cozy confines of Petersham Bowling Club’s intimate downstairs room were charged with eager anticipation as Pop Filter, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, took centre stage to launch their latest album, ‘CONO‘. This release stands as a testament to the band’s dynamic evolution and collaborative spirit, with a lineup that includes …
Live Review and Gallery: Surf’s Up and Psych-Rock as Allah-Las Returns to Australia With Their Latest Album ‘Zuma 85’ – 07.12.23, Eora/Sydney
If there’s one word that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Allah-Las, it’s undoubtedly “cool”. This sentiment reverberated through the Metro Theatre in Eora/Sydney on Thursday night as the California-based band took the stage. Renowned for their distinctive fusion of surf rock, folk rock, and classic rock elements, Allah-Las has been making a splash for the …
Live Review and Gallery: A Night with The Toothpicks at Metro Lair, Showcasing the Best of Sydney’s Indie-Rock Scene – 24.11.23, Eora/Sydney
Last Friday night, the dark side alley beside Metro Theatre buzzed with excitement as Sydney’s indie music lovers made their way to the hidden gem known as the Metro Lair. A speakeasy vibe enveloped the intimate venue, overflowing with spirit and camaraderie. The occasion? A gig by the electrifying Sydney indie-rock band, The Toothpicks, who …
Gallery: Myke Towers at The Met, Philadelphia, PA, November 11th, 2023
Myke Towers brought his Spanish flair to Philadelphia on Saturday night. Dripped out in a bright red, “Young King” jumpsuit and a red Phillies hat to match, he electrified The Met, Philadelphia stage for an hour and a half long show. His La Vida es Una tour continues next in Washington D.C. and wraps up …
Gallery: A R I Z O N A/ Fly By Midnight at The Fillmore, Philadelphia, 11.10.2023
A R I Z O N A preformed their third-to-last tour performance in Philadelphia’s Fillmore on Friday night. The group of longtime best friends thought it was only right to end their tour back on the east coast where they’re from. Just when the night couldn’t get any better, a surprise wedding proposal topped off …
Live Review plus Gallery: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 11.11.23.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre hit Australia for their opening show at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart, Tasmania – the first visit since 2018. Now, any cheap tabloid publication would make the review all about a certain on-stage bust up between founding members, leading to the departure of one of them three quarters of the way …
Live Review and Gallery: Fazerdaze, Enmore Theatre, Sydney, 15/10/2023
I can’t deny my adulation of New Zealand’s Fazerdaze (the project of Amelia Murray) ever since the release of the album ‘Morningside’ on one of my favourite labels, Flying Nun Records back in 2017. I wrote at the time that ‘Morningside’ …reminded (me) of The Jesus and Mary Chain in the album’s delivery – sweet …
Live Review and Gallery: The Lovetones, Lewis Goldmark and The Wednesday Night, Marrickville Bowling Club, 14/10/23
Marrickville Bowling Club was a hive of activity out on the industrial fringes of Marrickville and a funny old place it is. Areas taped off for safety reasons, the ubiquitous sticky carpets, an evil pokies den tucked away in a corner, an economy sized mirror ball and a ceiling of brown square ceramics that looked …
Live Review and Gallery: Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes, The Franklin Palais, Franklin 13.08.23
That last time I saw Dave Graney live, performing as the Dave Graney Show, was supporting Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Brixton Academy way back in 2001. Graney had the ability then to turn the drafty cavernous venue into an intimate lounge room soiree filled with his particular brand of showmanship and …