The closing song of Kwame’s sold out Brisbane show perfectly described the raw feelings of the crowd as they walked away from the intimate show, “Wow”. And wow indeed. The 21 year old rapper from Sydney has certainly made a huge impact on the Australian music scene since being awarded Triple J Unearthed’s Artist Of…
Category: Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Yungblud – The Triffid
Australia was one of the first places to really support Yungblud, and the British singer-songwriter didn’t let the sold out all ages Brisbane crowd forget that by delivering them a sweaty and unforgettable live show as a proud thank you in return. Bursting with energy, the 20 year old punk-rocker ran onstage to the opening…
LIVE REVIEW: Lily Allen – The Tivoli
As the chant “Lily, Lily, Lily fucking Allen” broke through the speakers, the sold out Brisbane crowd screamed along with anticipation. Walking on stage donning her classic black wig to pay homage to her sophomore studio album ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ which celebrated its tenth anniversary this week, the crowd lost their mind with…
LIVE REVIEW: Laneway Festival – Brisbane Showgrounds
With the summer festival season coming to an end, Laneway Festival has become a bit of a tradition for Australian audiences to discover new acts that are going to dominate in the future. With acts like Lorde, Chvrches, Florence + The Machine, Mumford & Sons, Tame Impala, HAIM, Amy Shark, Billie Eilish, Vance Joy and…
LIVE REVIEW: Haiku Hands – The Foundry
With Flex Mami on the decks spinning out tracks like ‘Luxury’ from Azalea Banks, ‘Day & Night’ from Kid Cudi and ‘Chameleon’ from PNAU, she instantly turned The Foundry from a usually low key music venue into a full blown nightclub. With the venue packed with excited fans, the lights dimmed with a voiceover making…
LIVE REVIEW: GEORGE EZRA – RIVERSTAGE
It’s always a bold move to hold a show on Triple J’s Hottest 100 Day in Australia but it seemed nothing was going to stop the sold out Brisbane crowd turning up to see George Ezra on his biggest Australian tour yet. It was only a year ago that the English singer-songwriter was playing to…
LIVE REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Riverstage
It was 10 years ago that Florence + The Machine first captivated listeners with her stunning debut album ‘Lungs’. And from then on Australia has had an incredible love affair with the British singer-songwriter that has seen her continually come back to play festivals and massive headline shows. Every time she only seems to get…
LIVE REVIEW: Leon Bridges – The Tivoli
The way the music industry is heading is incredibly exciting. No longer do you need a “hit” single on radio or on the charts to be able to share your music and tour the world. Now artists have incredible platforms thanks to social media and streaming services that share music wider than ever before. And…
LIVE REVIEW: Taking Back Sunday – The Triffid
Taking Back Sunday are no strangers to the Australian touring circuit. The New York four piece have graced our shores countless of times for headline tours and coveted festival slots and their supportive fanbase continue to come out to see them and their highly energetic sets. With 2019 marking 20 years of Taking Back Sunday,…
LIVE REVIEW: Mumford & Sons – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Mumford & Sons have come a long way from their humble alternative-folk beginnings. From playing at Laneway Festival and Splendour In The Grass to selling out theatres and outdoor venues across the country, their sound and atmosphere has evolved. Every time the British favourites return to Australia they only seem to get bigger, better and…
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