It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to see a future star play on the verge of their global breakthrough. And in the case of Mimi Webb, Australia received the chance to see her intimately in small theatres ahead of her eventual mammoth domination. The British singer-songwriter has had a wild 12 months…
LIVE REVIEW: Thelma Plum – The Tivoli
A Thelma Plum hometown show is always special. There is just something about her crowds that feel warm, comforting, and overwhelmingly nice. It’s a safe space, and that is something the Gamilaraay singer-songwriter has always strived to create. Following the release of her ‘Meanjin EP’, she brought the visually charged songs to life on stage…
GALLERY: BIGSOUND 2022 – Fortitude Valley
BIGSOUND is where the future of Australian music meets the world. The line-up is always very extensive, diverse, and innovative. So many of our biggest acts started by showcasing at this festival, and have over time sold out shows across the country and worldwide with high-profile alum like Spacey Jane, Tkay Maidza, and Vera Blue…
MEET THE CAST OF SUMMER CAMP FESTIVAL 2022: INTERVIEWS WITH ART SIMONE, JAWBREAKERS, JODIE HARSH AND KINDER
Summer Camp Festival is sashaying their way into the Australian touring circuit this November for their debut run of shows, and they have a KILLER line up waiting for you. Years & Years, Big Freedia, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Cub Sport, The Veronicas, Ladyhawke, CouCou Chloe, Kinder, Jodie Harsh, JessB and more will entertain audiences across…
SONGS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS WEEK: Ayesha A. Madon, RAYE, Forest Claudette, MCK, FLETCHER, Fazerdaze & Bella Amor
Ayesha A. Madon – Goldfish Ayesha A. Madon is the lead in the forthcoming Netflix reboot of ‘Heartbreak High’ set to hit the streaming platform later this month, and she’s about to become one of the most buzzed about acts at BIGSOUND 2022 with her debut live shows this week. The singer-songwriter has just released…
INTERVIEW: Alexander 23
It’s so powerful when you hear lyrics that speak directly to your soul. When an artist finds the words you didn’t know you needed to hear, or even more importantly, the ones you’ve been struggling to say, it can feel especially cathartic. Alexander 23’s debut album ‘Aftershock’ is a collection of eleven songs that does…
INTERVIEW: Alec Benjamin
Over the past four years Alec Benjamin and I have had a few chats where we’ve been able to chat through his growth and self-discovery as an artist. Now, the Arizona based singer-songwriter is on a completely new trajectory that has seen him evolve into the songwriter and storyteller he was always destined to be….
GALLERY: Hilltop Hoods – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Hilltop Hoods have hit arena status. And not only have they reached arena status, but they’ve also reached SOLD OUT arena status. The Australia hip-hop legends rolled into Brisbane for their The Show Business Tour, which sees them scaling up the production for their biggest spectacle yet. With two big catwalks, confetti, pyro, special guests,…
LIVE REVIEW: FLETCHER – The Triffid
FLETCHER is THE moment. Anyone that attended any of her three sold out Australian tour dates can back me up on that. Because next time the American singer-songwriter is back in Australia, the venues will be bigger, the production will be better, and the crowds will be louder. With the line circling the block around…
GALLERY: A More Perfect Union featuring Gang Of Youths – Sandstone Point Hotel
Gang Of Youths have finally returned home for their biggest headline shows yet which saw them light up arena’s with a giant disco ball, as well as bring to life their own music festival for two very special stops on the tour. Celebrating the release of their highly acclaimed third studio album ‘angel in realtime’,…