It’s really nice when a gig completely exceeds all your expectations and makes you mentally take a step back for a second. Lawrence kicked off their sold out debut Australian tour in Sydney with the first of two nights at The Metro Theatre, and they truly turned that venue into the Church Of Lawrence. From…
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GALLERY: The Driver Era – Hordern Pavilion
Ahead of their new album “Obsession” set for release in 2025, The Driver Era (aka, Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch) have returned to Australia to kick off their Obsession World Tour. Playing a mixture of new songs, fan favourites and their signature hits, they brought the energy to Hordern Pavilion for a Friday night full…
LIVE REVIEW: Benson Boone – Hordern Pavilion
Last week ARIA revealed that the number one song in Australia for 2024 was Benson Boone’s undeniable viral hit “Beautiful Things”, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time with the pop star in Australia for his highly anticipated sold out tour. Taking over Hordern Pavilion for two sold out nights in Sydney,…
LIVE REVIEW: CMAT – Factory Theatre
Are you obsessed with Chappell Roan and Lola Young? If the answer is yes, then I’ve got the perfect artist for you to obsess over next. CMAT is a country-pop leaning musician from Ireland who may just be the next breakout star. Her 2022 debut album “If My Wife New I’d Be Dead” and the…
LIVE REVIEW: FINNEAS – Hordern Pavilion
Walking into the Hordern Pavilion for FINNEAS’ headline Sydney show, I was immediately quite surprised that there was no production elements, as it’s notably guide a big venue. There were no big lighting rigs, no backdrop or LED screens, no risers or stage design, which felt quite bare. Walking on stage by himself for opener…
LIVE REVIEW: Sugababes – Enmore Theatre
Kicking off 2025 by seeing the Sugababes live is exactly what this year calls for. The iconic British girl group were back down under for a special run of shows to celebrate the new year which all kicked off at Beyond The Valley Festival. But they couldn’t come all this way without some headline shows,…
ONES TO WATCH 2025
As we head into a brand new year, I wanted to reflect on some of the incredible unsigned Australian musicians I discovered this year, and in-turn I wanted to present to you the 2025 BLEACHED One’s To Watch: 1. GOODFRND For fans of: Role Model, Jeremy Zucker, Dominic Fike Must listen to tracks: REALLY, MY…
TOP 30 SONGS OF 2024
2024 was a year of big anthemic songs. From songs about healing, to heartbreak, to self-love, to romantic love, there was truly something for everyone. BLEACHED counts down the Top 30 Songs Of 2024 with a simple rule of only 1 song per artist allowed in the countdown. 1. Omar Apollo – Spite 2. Lola…
TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2024
From early favourites, to dark horses, to last minute additions, BLEACHED counts down the 10 Best Albums Of 2024 that took us through the BRAT summer and into a MESSY end of the year. 1. Lola Young – This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway Must listen tracks: Good Books, Big Brown Eyes, Messy 2. SZA…
LIVE REVIEW: Wallows – Hordern Pavilion
Two years ago I stood in the Hordern Pavilion watching Wallows, and they delivered a strong live show that was all about the musicianship which their audience ate up every moment. Fast forward to December 2024 and the Los Angeles alternative-rock trio are back in Sydney playing to a sold out Hordern Pavilion in support…
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