LIVE REVIEW: Alison Wonderland – The Tivoli

Alison Wonderland’s gruelling touring schedule has taken her all over the world. She’s played some of the biggest EDM music festivals and is quickly winning over a passionate fanbase along the way. Following the release of her sophomore studio album ‘Awake’ it only seemed fitting that she returned home to Australia for a national run…

LIVE REVIEW: David Byrne – Gold Coast Convention Centre

As the dark clouds surrounding Brisbane decided to come together for a little electrical summer storm, the roads heading down to the Gold Coast became stand-still as some emergency roadworks created a frustrating intermittence. As the usual hour drive turned into a 2 and a half hour journey it became pretty obvious we were going…

LIVE REVIEW: E^ST – Woolly Mammoth

If 2018 has taught us one thing it’s that the Australian pop scene is absolutely thriving at the moment. We’ve never had such a strong and diverse range of talent on display than we do right now. And never before has pop been so openly accepted in it’s diverse form. So it only seems appropriate…

LIVE REVIEW: The Rubens – The Tivoli

Emerging from the thick smoke and bright spotlights that clouded the stage, The Rubens walked out to a packed Brisbane crowd roaring with excitement. Launching straight into ‘Go On’ from their new album ‘LO LA RU’ they spent most of the show bouncing between new songs as well as favourites from their previous two records….

LIVE REVIEW: Safia – The Triffid

It’s quite well known that Thursday night crowds aren’t always the easiest to hype up, but SAFIA didn’t have that issue at the Brisbane stop of their intimate Starlight Tour. As the sold out crowd eagerly awaited the bands arrival, the moody blue and red lighting dimmed as they bursted onto the stage with the…

LIVE REVIEW: Matt Corby – Spotify Fans First 

As the sun set on the picturesque backdrop of the Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens, this tranquil venue played the perfect host to a very intimate and special Matt Corby performance. Celebrating the release of his sophomore studio album ‘Rainbow Valley’, he teamed up with Spotify to perform to some of his biggest fans who have streamed…

LIVE REVIEW: Taylor Swift – The Gabba 

It’s no secret that the last two years have been a little confronting, confusing and scary in this current political climate. More than ever before we have needed artists to stand up, spread love and empowerment. And for Taylor Swift’s massive ‘Reputation Stadium Tour’ she did just that with an empowering and incredible all female…

LIVE REVIEW: King Princess – The Triffid 

Looking around at the crowd that packed into The Triffid for King Princess’ first ever Brisbane show, I had to quickly triple check the 18+ age restriction on the show as everyone seemed barely legal to be in attendance. But the freshly-faced 18 year old crowd ecstatically sang along to Avril Lavigne’s 2000 cult favourite…

LIVE REVIEW: Didirri – Woolly Mammoth

It’s no secret that intimacy is so powerful and Didirri has always comfortably lived in that world of vulnerability through his music. His live shows are a very emotional and transparent journey through the stories behind his intricate lyrics and smooth harmonies. Following the release of his debut EP ‘Measurements’ and a massive string of…

LIVE REVIEW: The Living End – The Tivoli

25 years later and 8 albums deep into their discography, The Living End are forever showing no signs of slowing down. Celebrating the release of ‘Wunderbar’ the Melbourne three piece kicked off a massive national headlining tour in Brisbane to a sea of longterm fans that packed out The Tivoli in eager anticipation. There are…