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Live Review and Gallery: Hoodoo Gurus, Princess Wharf, Hobart, 31/12/2024
The Hoodoo Gurus set off their own blistering fireworks show at their end of year gig in Hobart, as part of the Tasmania’s Taste of Summer Festival. Of course, the Gurus have carved out a very special niche in Australian indie scene – they were part of an innovative underground movement in Perth, along with …
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Live Review: Wasia Project: Leeds Stylus 10.11.24
A wholesome night of Wasia Project’s signature fusion in Leeds
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Live Review & Gallery: An Unforgettable, Intimate Affair as Pixies Play Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.11.24
Last night, the Pixies performed an intimate show at Eora/Sydney’s Liberty Hall, offering fans a rare close-up experience with the iconic band. Playing to just 1,200 lucky fans, the event sold out within days, offering an occasion miles removed from the sprawling stadium crowds they’re currently drawing as Pearl Jam’s support act. Black Francis greeted …
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Live Review & Gallery: A Gentle Nostalgia as Real Estate Returns to Australia After Seven Years – Gadigal/Sydney, 16.11.24
On Saturday night, Manning Bar transformed into a tranquil suburban haven as Real Estate returned to the stage. With their signature breezy sound and jangly guitars, the New Jersey five-piece drew a crowd that quietly filled the venue. Opening the night was Fvneral, an Eora/Sydney-based act whose melancholic indie-pop set softened the edges of alt-rock …