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…

LIVE REVIEW: Total Giovanni – The Foundry

Sometimes it’s important to just be honest and a little vulnerable. It’s okay to admit when things go wrong even when you’re worried of coming across unprofessional. Because in the end, in this industry and this confusing world it’s important to be authentic at all times. So when I began writing this review I had…

LIVE REVIEW: Bob Evans – Black Bear Lodge

Versatility is Kevin Mitchell’s biggest strength and with over 21 years in the industry he has learnt to express that in many different ways. One of the biggest comes from his solo project which he created the pseudonym Bob Evans to perform under. This was a massive departure from the grunge rock sound of his…

LIVE REVIEW: Cheap Trick – The Tivoli

Some of your favourite acts from the 70’s and 80’s tour to relive their hay-day whilst other bands tour because they are still in their prime and Cheap Trick are one of those rare acts. Within a kaleidoscope of colour and bursting with high energy, the classic rock four-piece invaded The Tivoli stage for the…

LIVE REVIEW: Boney M – Eatons Hills Hotel

Disco never dies and Boney M returned to Australia for a massive greatest hits tour to remind everyone just that. With a packed Brisbane crowd at Eatons Hill Hotel dressed in their best retrospective disco outfits, they were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the iconic group to kick off their rainy Friday night in style….

GALLERY: Trophy Eyes – The Tivoli

Trophy Eyes have come a long way since the release of their debut album in 2014. Over the years the Newcastle five piece have toured the world and even been apart of two Vans warped Tours which is a massive feat for an Australia punk-rock band. In August 2018, the band finally released their third…

LIVE REVIEW: WAFIA – Woolly Mammoth

Hometown shows are always a little special and looking at WAFIA’s beaming smile you could tell that it was also very special for her too. Staring out at the sold out Brisbane crowd which had tightly packed into Woolly Mammoth she didn’t hold back as she gave them all the hits, deep cuts and personal…

LIVE REVIEW: Kav Temperley – The Milk Factory

“I’m so glad you’re all here” Kav Temperely quietly confessed to the intimate Brisbane crowd. This was the first time he had officially hit the road as a solo artist as he is usually the frontman of your favourite Australian rock band, Eskimo Joe. He jokingly added “I’m here for your entertainment, so get comfy…