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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: Extreme – Manchester Academy 30.11.23
“We’ve got no business putting out an album at this stage in our career”. So says legendary guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, part way through Extreme’s Manchester Academy show. Indeed, they are out in support of a new record, Six, their first studio album in 15 years. Maybe that’s how they feel as a band, 30-something years …
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 …
Live Review: Teenage Fanclub – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 08.11.23
Teenage Fanclub have consistently toured over the last few years, and have maintained a strong fan base, nowhere more so, it seems, than this Wednesday evening in Leeds. This time around, the Scottish alternative rock band are supporting their latest album Nothing Lasts Forever, a title somewhat belied by their continued presence on the road, …
Live Review: Piri – Project House, Leeds 08.11.23
As part of a 6-date Extra Hot tour, Piri is showing just how far she has come in the last 12 months, touring pretty much non stop, travelling the world and growing in confidence all the time. With a minimal stage set to work with, Piri and her 2 dancers (Ines Galnares and Millie Gallimore) …
Live Review and Gallery: The Kite String Tangle – A Night of Unforgettable Euphoria at Oxford Art Factory – 03.11.23, Eora/Sydney
When The Kite String Tangle took the stage at Oxford Art Factory in Eora/Sydney on Friday night, it was a moment of pure magic. The Brisbane-based alternative electronic artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Danny Harley, graced the stage as part of his ‘Lustre‘ album tour, released in October, marking his first headline shows in four years. …
Live Review: Rick Astley – Sheffield Leadmill 29/10/2023
Words & Pictures by Phil Wright – All Rights Reserved What a pleasure it was to be at the launch of Rick’s ninth studio album, ‘Are We There Yet’, at the iconic Leadmill, in Sheffield, the future of which is sadly threatened by the owners redevelopment plans. [Read more here.] Rick performed twice on Sunday …
Live Review: CIVIC – Mississippi Studios – Portland, Oregon – 18.10.2023
This past Wednesday Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon welcomed Australian punk band CIVIC with opening support from locals Cut Piece. CIVIC is on their first U.S. tour in support of the sophomore album Taken by Force. The Australian’s bringing a throwback punk sound, that has sounds of fast paced bands of the late 70’s while …
Live Review: Faye Webster/Upchuck – Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA 21.10.2023
When Courtney Barnett hand-picked artists that she admires for her traveling “Here And There” festival Faye Webster was on the list. Last summer she took the stage between Lucy Dacus, Bartees Strange, The Beths and Barnett herself. At that time, Faye was touring to support her 2021 album I Know I’m Funny Haha, along with two …
Live Review: Sammy Rae & The Friends – Crystal Ballroom – 2023.10.15
This past Sunday, Sammy Rae & The Friends brought their Camp tour to Portland, Oregon’s Crystal Ballroom, where a lively crowd had gathered, dressed in their finest camp attire. The anticipation for The Friends’ performance was palpable as the audience buzzed with excitement. The stage was transformed into a summer campsite, adorned with foliage, wooden …