LIVE REVIEW: LANY – 256 Wickham

After LANY’s Brisbane show last year, lead singer Paul Klein took to Twitter to exclaim how the Australian crowd made the intimate gig one of his favourite shows ever. A big statement for a guy who has non-stopped toured the world since the release of their breakthrough single ‘ILYSB’. But in the lead up to…

LIVE REVIEW: Jack Gray – Greaser

Over the past year I have called both Yorke and Jack Gray two of Australia’s must watch newcomers with their emotionally charged and infectious alt-pop songs. So it seemed fitting for Yorke to join Jack Gray on his first national headline run of dates. With all three shows selling out, the two newcomers got to…

LIVE REVIEW: Washington – The Foundry

It’s been a little while in between shows for Washington and following the release of her recent synth-layered singles she’s ready to get reacquainted with audiences again. Hitting the road for a trio of East Coast shows, she returned home playing for a packed Brisbane crowd at The Foundry.  Kicking off the intimate show with…

LIVE REVIEW: Megan Hilty – QPAC

If you love musical theatre then you would definitely be well acquainted with Megan Hilty. Throughout her career she has played some massive roles on Broadway in shows like Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Annie Get Your Gun. She was then introduced to a broader audience through her acclaimed role…

LIVE REVIEW: Mansionair – Woolly Mammoth

In amongst the flashing of red strobes and the electronic moody instrumental of ‘EST’, Mansionair took to the Woolly Mammoth stage in Brisbane for the first of two sold out shows. Within the opening vulnerable moments of ‘Alibi’ they quickly had the singalong’s in motion with ‘Hold Me Down’ and ‘Violet City’. Celebrating the release…

LIVE REVIEW: Alex Lahey – The Tivoli

Alex Lahey is no stranger to the touring circuit. She’s played every local festival imaginable, sold out national runs of shows and has even crossed the ditch multiple times for international dates and festivals. With only one album under her belt, that was a massive accomplishment. But now the Melbourne singer-songwriter has welcomed her sophomore…

LIVE REVIEW: Rudimental – Riverstage

As the cold winter nights roll in, the Riverstage becomes a venue you don’t want to be lingering around at. With the cool water breeze intertwining with the unrecognisable frosty air, the usually comfortable hillside turned into a shivering dance floor whilst in anticipation for the nights festivities to begin.  With the Brisbane crowd slowly…

LIVE REVIEW: Jack River – The Tivoli

For Jack River’s Sugar Mountain Ball Tour, she didn’t want it to just be a string of shows, she wanted it to be an experience and that is exactly what she delivered with the opening night in Brisbane. Setting a glamorous prom theme, she made sure every detail was covered to make this show a…

LIVE REVIEW: Maggie Rogers – The Tivoli

It was only halfway through January and Maggie Rogers had already delivered a strong contender for album of the year. Through it’s dreamy harmonies, emotionally strong lyrics and groovy production, ‘I Heard It In A Past Life’ immediately delivered something that was special and memorable. Bringing that raw energy to the live stage, Rogers returned…

LIVE REVIEW: Crooked Colours – The Tivoli 

Soaked in moody lighting and reaching maximum volume restrictions, Crooked Colours transported the sold out Brisbane crowd that were packing into the historic The Tivoli to an underground rave full of low-key EDM vibes. Walking on stage to the slow burning ‘Come Back To You’ they launched into a set that was full of emotion…