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…
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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…
INTERVIEW: BANKS
For the Season 1 finale of BLEACHED The Podcast I’m chatting with BANKS, and we are looking back in retrospect on her debut album “Goddess” as she reworks the record for its 10 year anniversary. We also reflect on her forthcoming fifth studio album “Off With Her Head” out February 28, and how it feels…
INTERVIEW: Natalie Jane
On this episode of BLEACHED the podcast I’m chatting with rising American pop star Natalie Jane ahead of her debut Australian tour happening in January 2025. We discuss her recent EP “Sick To my Stomach”, the underrated “Yucky”, and getting this show ready to hit the road in a few weeks. Natalie Jane Australian Tour…
INTERVIEW: Tiny Habits
On this episode of BLEACHED the podcast I’m sitting backstage with Tiny Habits at their sold out Sydney show at Factory Theatre to discuss how they’ve brought their debut album “All For Something” to the live stage for the first time with a full band. We also chatted about their new single “For Sale Sign”…
GALLERY: Two Door Cinema Club & Declan Mckenna
Indie-dance darlings Two Door Cinema Club and critically-acclaimed rising star Declan McKenna have joined forces for a co-headline summer Australian tour with special guests and buzzy newcomers Soft Launch along for the ride. The dreamy tour rolled into Sydney for a very special show at the Sydney Opera House forecourt as a part of their…
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