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Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Sean Clohesy (https://seandic.smugmug.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/sean.clohesy) This was supposed to be a review of the acclaimed music documentary on the US band Pavement,
Review by Greg Phillips Currently screening at MIFF 2025, the documentary But Also John Clarke is not only a thoroughly enjoyable 103 minutes of laughs and
Horizon album launch, supported by Peter Freebairn and Radio Vertigo. The Evelyn Hotel. Fitzroy. Photos and review by Greg Phillips Horizon: A short history lesson and
Report and photos by Tania Graham Brown Bloc Party’s stop at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion tonight was a masterclass in balancing nostalgia with raw live energy. The
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Last night at the Enmore Theatre, Pamela (indie pop duo of Sarah Ellen & Josh Kempen) set the tone with
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown There’s a quiet magnetism to Kita Alexander that’s impossible to ignore. At Sydney’s Factory Theatre on Saturday night, she performed
BILLY STRINGS – MARGARET COURT ARENA – 15 JULY 2025 Review: Jason Rosewarne. Photos: David Harris Last night, Melbourne was treated to a masterclass in musicianship
Review and photos by Jason Rosewarne The Blues Guitar Roadshow Brings the House Down at Memo Music Hall When the Blues Guitar Roadshow (BGR) rolls into town, you
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Empire Photographer, Stan Traianedes In general I’m not a tribute/cover band kinda guy. Having experienced most of my favourite bands in concert
REPORT & GALLERY by Tania Graham-Brown – July 12, 2025 Recently returned from a successful European tour and a sold out London show, Adelaide-based singer-songwriter aleksiah
BLISS N ESO – FORUM THEATRE – MELBOURNE – 28.06.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Hip-hop culture has exploded around the world and last night
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Mary Boukouvalas (What’s My Scene) Last night we ventured out on an icy cold Melbourne winter evening to see American thrash metal
RANDY HOUSER – PALAIS THEATRE – MELBOURNE – 13.06.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. This was no ordinary show! All the way from Mississippi is
Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. In mid-April this year, we received the terrible news that New Zealand-born bass great Roger McLachlan had died of complications
Review: Craig Eriksson and Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Last time we experienced Mononeon was in 2022 during the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and we didn’t
JIMMY BARNES – PALAIS THEATRE – MELBOURNE – 13.06.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. It was an incredible evening of music at the majestic Palais
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. It’s been three years since acclaimed American multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader and neo-jazz icon Kamasi Washington had been in our country.
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: David Harris With the outside temperature in single digits and the rain pouring down, it still didn’t deter Melbourne’s fanatical music devotees
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown James Vincent McMorrow released his highly regarded debut album, Early In The Morning, fifteen years ago to widespread acclaim. His
THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA – MELBOURNE – 29.05.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Swedish Classic Rock/AOR Revivalists The Night Flight Orchestra (NFO) returned to Melbourne
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne As the MCG footy crowds departed the CBD and the music fans hit the Melbourne arts precinct, the city was
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Old Mervs’ show at the Roundhouse in Sydney was a testament to their rapid rise as one of Australia’s most
ROACHFORD – 170 RUSSELL – MELBOURNE – 23.05.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris It’s been a long time Melbourne … on Friday night at 170
Review: Elyce Phillips. Photos: Laura Manariti Contemporary music has a long history of artists who have chosen to embellish their material by performing with an orchestra,
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne It’s testament to legendary guitar player Hank B Marvin’s stature that at the age of 83 he can fill St.Kilda’s
In further celebrations of the release of their 3rd studio album TOY, Sydney alt-rockers Dear Seattle performed a dazzling set at the Manning Bar on Friday
Review and pix by Craig Eriksson On Thursday night at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, The Living End rocked their hometown with the launch of their
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Wednesday night was one hell of a fun rock n roll show featuring The Offspring on their Supercharged Worldwide in
Review: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne On one hand, heading into the cooler climate of late April, the Red Hot Summer moniker being used is a
All good things must come to an end and we headed to the Tyagarah venue for the final day of Bluesfest 2025 but heartened by the
Review: Craig Eriksson and Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Day 3 of Bluesfest saw the largest crowd so far and the showgrounds were absolutely chockers, full
Craig Eriksson and Greg Phillips were back at Bluesfest to report on Good Friday proceedings. Photos by Jason Rosewarne Putting an end to any doubt about
From the moment Bluesfest director Peter Noble announced that 2025 would be the last of his beloved music festival, fans took to social media to express
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Bootleg Rascal’s set for Great Southern Nights at The Lansdowne was a masterclass in genre-blending and good vibes. The duo’s
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown The Beths delivered a great high-energy set for Great Southern Nights at the Crow Bar. From the first jangly chords,
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Missy Higgins took to the stage at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul for a truly intimate and heartfelt evening; what a