half•alive are a band that have made their global impact from embracing the unexpected. They’ve never been one to follow trends, instead they make them. With the breakthrough success of their mammoth single ‘still feel.’ they’ve catapulted into pop culture with their vibrant and experimental music videos and catchy hooks that you aren’t likely to…
Category: Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Hein Cooper – Black Bear Lodge
Over the years, Hein Cooper has melodically grown his indie-folk-pop into the cinematic form that inhabits his recently released sophomore album ‘Underneath It All’. After basing himself in Montreal for a little while, Cooper has returned home to Australia for a big run of headline shows. But this time around, there is one major difference…
LIVE REIVEW: Boy & Bear – The Tivoli
After taking a forced hiatus in the middle of their inclining trajectory in 2016 because of worrying health reasons, Boy & Bear are officially back. With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Suck On Light’ slated for a September 27 release and to celebrate the impact of their recent single ‘Hold Your Nerve’, the…
LIVE REVIEW: Charli XCX – Oxford Art Factory
With the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Charli’ only less than a month away, Charli XCX is in full promotional mode. Spending some time down under to chat to different radio, TV, print, online media and to have the now infamous tea debate on Sunrise, the UK singer-songwriter is making sure to touch…
LIVE REVIEW: Thelma Plum – The Triffid
Thelma Plum’s unique charm is her blunt honesty. She’s unapologetic about what she’s passionate about and she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. But the other big factor is her giant heart. She feels a lot and has a lot of empathy which shines through her captivating songwriting. Following the release of her debut album…
LIVE REVIEW: Dope Lemon – The Tivoli
In classic Dope Lemon style, their sold out Brisbane show felt a bit like a crazy acid trip. With an at capacity crowd filling up The Tivoli on a Thursday night, there were drinks being spilled left, right and centre as the rhythmic swaying to the zoned out stylings began. Soaked in red lighting, the…
LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol – QPAC
Snow Patrol are a band that have perfectly soundtracked the intimate moments of peoples deepest loves as well as their devastating heartbreaks. Managing to find the soothing contrast of both raw and vulnerable emotions, this Irish rock band have made a career of sharing their feelings in a vivid and captivating way. ‘Chasing Cars’ has…
LIVE REVIEW: The Fortitude Music Hall Opening
Brisbane has been long overdue for a new music venue for many years. It’s a city that has a rapid growing nightlife and has a presence in the music industry that is getting bigger by the year. With massive artists like Cub Sport, Mallrat, Amy Shark, Ball Park Music, DZ Deathrays, Violent Soho and The…
LIVE REVIEW: School Of Rock – QPAC
School Of Rock is a story we know all too well. The record breaking blockbuster that starred Jack Black has become a cult classic with it’s “stick it to the man” and “you’re tacky and I hate you” quotes still being referenced sixteen years after it’s release. Adding to it’s legacy is a musical adaption…
LIVE REVIEW: K.FLAY – Oxford Art Factory
K.FLAY is an artist who is constantly evolving. Speaking her truth, she has always bounced between different genres and used them to showcase varied emotions and thought processes. Her last record ‘Every Where Is Some Where’ was dark at it’s seams and the accompanying live show represented that with it’s rock attributes and gritty energy….
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