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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dark Mofo Festival, Molchat Doma at Mac 02, Hobart, 16.06.2023
As with many of the acts at Dark Mofo, I had to do a little research to find out who many of the acts were, and what sort of music they played. This is one of the exciting parts about the Dark Mofo Festival here in Hobart – discovering new and exciting artists, both international …
Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival North – 28/05/23 – plus Gallery
Known as the unofficial start to festival season, Slam Dunk returned bigger and better in 2023! Back to two locations rather than the popular three, we visited Temple Newsam on Sunday to catch some bands in the sun! The festival this year is sold out and it’s obvious that people are hungry for the diverse …
Live Review: The New Pornographers/Wild Pink – Wall Street Theater, Norwalk, CT 14.05.2023
Sunday night’s performance marked 20 years “and a few days” since the release of The New Pornographers’ second album Electric Version. A gentle reminder that it’s been over two decades since this indie supergroup led by Carl (AC) Newman first came into being and still continues to evolve. I recently listened to a Sirius XMU interview …
Live Review: Cosmic Kitten – Belltown Yacht Club – Seattle, Wa – 07.05.2023
Cosmic Kitten, an alternative / post grunge band from Long Beach, California invited me to come out to check-out their show this past Sunday night in Seattle, Washington. Lead vocalist Karen Marie gives off a shy or timid appearance as she first comes to the stage tuning her guitar. As soon as the first song …
Live Review: Skating Polly – Mano Oculta – Portland, Oregon – 06.05.2023
Skating Polly, a punk-rock sibling trio originally based out of Tacoma, Washington, performed for a jam-packed, sold-out room at the Mano Oculta this past Saturday night in Portland, Oregon.
Live Review: Muna/Nova Twins – The Met, Philadelphia, PA 5.5.2023
After a false start with a major label, indie goddess Phoebe Bridgers swept up Muna for the roster of her Saddest Factory Records. The band has embraced an upward trajectory with the help of some friends (Harry Styles, Lorde, The 1975 – just to name a few) and a loyal, adoring fan base. They are currently …
Live Review: Sounds From the Other City Festival, Salford – 30.04.2023
Sounds from the Other City is Salford and Greater Manchester’s annual festival of new music & art. It was created for music lovers by music lovers and has been a firm underground favourite since 2005; delivering a unique annual event that champions local promoters and celebrates the off-kilter beauty of Salford, the oft-overlooked ‘other city’ …