Tones And I’s global trajectory is something that should truly be celebrated, and the Australian singer-songwriter finally got to do that with the commencement of her huge Australian tour which was originally slated for last year before the world caught a pandemic. Being based in Byron Bay for a long time, Brisbane became a second…
Category: Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Haiku Hands – Woolly Mammoth
Forget S Club 7, because there ain’t no party like a Haiku Hands party. Cementing that sentiment once again through their ‘Super Villain Tour’, the electronic dance-pop collective returned to Brisbane for a night of high energy shenanigans. The 40 minute set was an explosion of dance beats that highlighted the raw strength behind their…
LIVE REVIEW: Polish Club – The Triffid
Polish Club never fail to deliver high energy, ridiculous banter and good vibes, and the Brisbane stop on their ‘Live! For A Minute Tour’ was the perfect embodiment of that. Playing the first of two shows at The Triffid on a rowdy Friday night, the Sydney based duo and their touring band walked on stage…
LIVE REVIEW: Spacey Jane – Riverstage
A year ago Spacey Jane were meant to play The Zoo for their pre-album launch shows in Brisbane. Wth the on-going COVID pandemic and the struggling venue restrictions, these shows were upgraded to the Fortitude Music Hall for an increased capacity and to meet the demand the band were sparking. Right ahead of the shows,…
LIVE REVIEW: Holy Holy – The Tivoli
Holy Holy have had a really bad run in trying to play in Brisbane for their ‘Port Rd Australian Tour’. It’s taken 3 attempts, but they finally made it into Queensland for their four sold out shows at The Tivoli, and the fans couldn’t have been more excited to see them. With the ‘Port Rd’…
LIVE REVIEW: Vera Blue – Fortitude Music Hall
The concept of seeing Vera Blue perform with an orchestra is one that has crossed my mind multiple times. It’s as if her discography was always meant to get a moment to shine in this format with her vulnerably layered songs arranged in an extra gorgeous and hyper-emotional way. Bringing this vision to life, the…
LIVE REVIEW: Sycco – Black Bear Lodge
Kicking off her East Coast Australian Tour in her hometown of Brisbane, Sycco proved why she is a rising star you need to get to know. With the first of four sold out shows at Black Bear Lodge she took to the stage with a lot of excitement, and the crowd reciprocated those exact feelings….
LIVE REVIEW: Hope D – The Triffid
Already breaking personal goals early on in her career, Hope D has a huge (and exciting) 2021 ahead. Off the back of coming in at number 69 in the Triple J Hottest 100, she has dropped her highly anticipated debut EP ‘Cash Only’ and is hitting the road for some massive celebratory shows. With restrictions…
LIVE REVIEW: Crooked Colours – Fortitude Music Hall
Just standing in a big sold out venue like Fortitude Music Hall feels like a huge privilege in these current times. But seeing an electronic act where you can dance in a mosh pitt… that’s a whole other type of euphoria. With three Brisbane shows, Crooked Colours brought a sense of normality with an electric…
LIVE REVIEW: Aftermath – Australasian Dance Collective x Danny Harley – Brisbane Powerhouse
The most powerful thing about art is how subjective it can be. No two people’s interpretations could be the same, and that’s what makes it so special. At the end of the day it’s up to you to take away and react it to it the way you want to. There might be something that…
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