2018 has been an incredible and bold year for the Australian music industry. With artists like Amy Shark, Mallrat, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Gang Of Youths and Dean Lewis going global with their massive anthems and intense vulnerability. Australia has been put on the map as one of the most exciting countries to discover new…
GALLERY: Olafur Arnalds – QPAC
Combining technology and soothing cinematic soundscapes, Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds has returned to Australia for a massive run of mostly sold out dates. In support of his fourth solo studio album ‘re:member’ he delivered a captivating and intimate show that saw him mostly performing tracks from his new record as well as diving into his…
SINGLE REVIEW: JXN – Solitude
Breaking through the spotlight is the official debut musical project from Youtube and social media influencer, Jackson Brazier. JXN hears the 25 year old singer-songwriter from Melbourne introducing his loyal followers and new listeners alike to his low key and DIY sound. ‘Solitude’ grows through moody beats layered over a simple guitar melody. Reflecting on…
GALLERY: Thundamentals – The Tivoli
The Australian Hip-Hop scene is absolutely thriving at the moment but there’s one band that is truly making some big waves around the country in their own right. Off the back of their fifth studio album ‘I Love Songs’, Thundamentals are hitting up some big venues for some energetic and vibrant hip-hop meets pop injected…
LIVE REVIEW: Gang Of Youths Presents A More Perfect Union – Riverstage
The concept of ‘A More Perfect Union’ has been something Gang Of Youths have been working towards for a long time now. As one of Australia’s current leading rock bands, the Sydney five piece have spent the majority of 2018 touring overseas. But they’ve finally returned home for a massive run of sold out headline…
GALLERY: Holy Holy – The Triffid
The alternative rock vibes of Holy Holy have been circulating on Triple J for a couple of years now with tracks like ‘True Lovers’, ‘Sentimental And Monday’ and ‘Elevator’ receiving heavy rotation. The Melbourne based duo have coincidently toured a lot and constantly receive raving reviews for their energetic and powerful live shows. They have…
LIVE REVIEW: Kira Puru – Black Bear Lodge
“Fuck, shit!” were probably the most appropriate words for Kira Puru to say as she took to the stage for the opening night of her long awaited headlining tour. With the Brisbane crowd packing into the dimly lit Black Bear Lodge, the energy level was electric as she kicked off the show with ‘Alone’ and…
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…
SINGLE REVIEW: Billie Eilish – Come Out And Play
As we are leading up to Christmas it doesn’t come by as too much of a surprise when the holiday songs start rolling out with artists like John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Sia and Samantha Jade dropping new Christmas anthems. But when an artist like Billie Eilish drops a holiday song, it is a little unexpected….
SINGLE REVIEW: Sam Bluer – Bite My Tongue
Over the course of the year, Triple J listeners and social media explorers alike have been introduced to the indie-pop stylings of Sam Bluer. The Melbourne singer songwriter was first introduced on Oh Boy’s little bop ‘Love Me Right’ before he later unleashed his debut singles ‘Shift’ and ‘Body High’. In between releases he performed his…
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