LIVE REVIEW: THE VANNS With Special Guests Ghost Care and The Colliflowers

I have been to the Indi Bar in Scarborough plenty of times for gigs over the years, but I have never seen it this busy with people filling every area of the venue on the […]

LIVE REVIEW: PETE MURRAY with special guests WILSN and MIETTA

Portsea Hotel has to be one of Melbourne’s most iconic hotels to visit. Set high on the foreshore with uninterrupted bay views, this renovated hotel with great food and cold drinks flowing is the host […]

LIVE REVIEW: 1927 with Special Guests BOOM CRASH OPERA

On a very hot Saturday night in Melbourne at the Corner Hotel in Richmond ‘The Best Things’ on Tour was on. Luckily the band room had great air conditioning for the very hot 80’s and […]

LIVE PHOTOS: MACHINE HEAD & FEAR FACTORY With Special Guest ALL THIS FILTH

SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR WØRLD TØUR AUSTRALIA Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have arrived on their ‘Slaughter The Martøur Australia 2024 Tour’. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD returned […]

LIVE REVIEW: TEENAGE FANCLUB With Special Guest Euros Childs

Opening the night at the Astor Theatre, was one man and a keyboard, by the name of Euros Childs. He is from the south of Wales, a Welsh lad who has come over to Perth […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE BETHS With Special Guest Juice Webster

It was a melting public holiday Monday night as people crowded into the main band room of the Rosemount Hotel, vying for a spot of the stage and awaiting the music to come. They didn’t […]

REVIEW: Jonathan Rach – Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral Exhibition

It was an incredible privilege to be invited to the opening of Jonathan Rach’s Nine Inch Nails gallery. While standing outside waiting for the doors to open a handful of us gather outside 524 Flinders […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE STRUTS With Special Guest Jacob Fitzgerald and the Electric City

How Jacob Fitzgerald has not been on my radar in the time I have lived in Melbourne is astounding to me. It actually took his support of The Struts to even look up his name […]

LIVE PHOTOS: THE BAND CAMINO with special guest KIAN

Nashville-based pop-rockers The Band CAMINO touched down in Australia and New Zealand for a series of debut headline shows in February and March. Since relocating from Memphis to Nashville in 2018, the three-piece outfit – singers/guitarists […]

LIVE PHOTOS: POP WILL EAT ITSELF With Special Guests JESUS JONES

Finishing up their Australian tour POP WILL EAT ITSELF aka PWEI aka POPPIES hit Freo Social and played a Greatest Hits Set for the First Time Ever! The career spanning set list included ‘Ich Bin […]

LIVE REVIEW: SHONEN KNIFE with special guests Turnstyle and Grunge Barbie

I walked into a packed out Milkbar amongst a sea of bodies on Saturday night, where there were a lot of leather jackets on a crowd of all ages, but mostly older than their 30s. […]

LIVE REVIEW: WANSTOCK feat. The Animals, Dragon, The Ted Mulry Gang, Strait Shooters, Standing Room Only, Day Dreamers

Wanstock was started in 2018 by Geoff Wansborough. “It was his way of keeping the music alive” Quote – Steve Mulry (Ted Mulry Gang). So with not a USB in sight and maybe the nursing […]

THEATRE REVIEW: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at Crown Theatre Saturday 2nd March 2024

  The second concert I ever went to was Tina Turner. At that point in her career February 24th 1984 at The Haven Theatre in Boston U.K. she was on the verge of a huge […]

LIVE REVIEW: XAVIER RUDD With Special Guest CALYPSO CORA

A warm breeze blew through the gates of Fremantle Prison on the evening of 1 March 2024, as the crowd poured into the Parade Grounds courtyard. The sold out 2,700 capacity venue was a buzz […]

LIVE REVIEW: P!NK With Special Guest TONES & I

On a breezy summer night the Summer Carnival has come to Perth! With Optus Stadium and the nearby Matagarup Bridge bathed in pink it could only mean the return of one of our country’s favourite […]

LIVE PHOTOS: CALEXICO Plays The PERTH FESTIVAL

Celebrating 20 years of Calexico’s much-loved Feast of Wire is a live show featuring the album played in its entirety alongside a selection of fan faves. Taking their name from the border town of California and Mexico, […]

LIVE REVIEW: ASH GRUNWALD with Special Guest Karen Page

It was as though static electricity had gone through the crowd as they waited for the doors to open at Milk Bar last night. Everyone talking excitedly about seeing Ash Grunwald play, wondering what songs […]

LIVE REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS with ICEHOUSE and BACHELOR GIRL

A sold out show in Perth’s glorious Kings Park is a wonderful way to end any tour, and this years Red Hot Summer Series Two concluded on an unusually cool night that appeared out of […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glam Fest Sydney, Metros 18th February 2024

GLAM FEST AUSTRALIA’s second installment descended upon Sydney this Sunday with a bang that you could hear from space. To say that it went well would be the understatement of the year, and as the […]

LIVE PHOTOS: MOGWAI Plays The PERTH FESTIVAL

Scottish post-rock monarchs Mogwai are bringing their epic live show back to Australia for the first time in six years. As part of the Perth Festival 2024, they hit the Rechabite unleashing their colossal sound […]

LIVE REVIEW: SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS With Special Guests THE STRUTS and ROSE TATTOO

While I was both shocked and disappointed to learn that Slash only ranked 65th on Rolling Stone’s infamous (and arguable) list of the100 greatest Guitarists of all time, (but No. 2 in TIME Magazine’s top […]

LIVE REVIEW: MUDVAYNE & COAL CHAMBER Co-Headline Tour ’24

Coal Chamber opened the proceedings with the ever popular ‘Loco’ as the crowd went banana like I expected. The energy from Coal Chamber is wild, with their electric light show, their enthusiasm, there’s no way […]

LIVE REVIEW: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – Live in Leeds

The City Varieties Music Hall was established in 1865 as a room over a pub for the working class. It is a living, breathing homage to the music hall era. You can feel it, hear […]

LIVE REVIEW: GLAMFEST AUSTRALIA – The Melbourne Show

Putting together a line up of fourteen bands across only two stages is an ambitious undertaking for any promoter. Execution has to be flawless and run so ruthlessly. Mixing some of this countries best hard […]

LIVE REVIEW: The 9th Annual Ravo Blues & Roots Festival featuring Diesel, Ross Wilson, Dave Hole, 19-Twenty, Vdelli and many more

The 9th Annual Ravo Bluesfest at Ravenswood Hotel proved to be an unforgettable celebration of Australian Blues music, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Murray River. With twelve amazing acts spread across two stages, […]

LIVE REVIEW: NAT ALLISON Showcases New Project ROCK CHICK at Festival Of Sails Geelong

The original Queen of rock’s little sister Nat Allison showcased her new project ROCK CHICK at Geelong’s Festival Of The Sails on Australia Day.  The four piece band which is made up of Anthony Licciardi […]

LIVE REVIEW: DIRTY HONEY – Live at Leeds

There is a real buzz in the air tonight at the Stylus Venue at Leeds University for Dirty Honey. The doors may have been an early (6.30pm with curfew of 10.00pm) but the Stylus is […]

LIVE PHOTOS: NORTHLANE With Special Guests Erra, Landmvrks and Banks Arcade

Australian heavy trailblazers Northlane took the stage last night as part of their first and only headline tour of the country in 2024. It’s been a blockbuster two years for Northlane. Emerging from the pandemic with […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT With Special Guest YOMI SHIP

This was a sweet deal for me as a reviewer because I got to cover The Butterfly Effect playing ‘Begins Here’ in full. I couldn’t believe my luck when I found this out because this […]

LIVE REVIEW: RED HOT SUMMER TOUR – Series Two featuring Simple Minds, Icehouse, Noiseworks, Daryl Braithwaite & Bachelor Girl

Bachelor Girl opened today’s line up with a short but very sweet 40-minute set. 2024 also celebrates the 25th anniversary of their debut album ‘Waiting For The Day’. It’s hard to fathom where time has […]

LIVE REVIEW: KREATOR & IN FLAMES – Klash of the Titans

Klash of the Titans is an accurate synopsis for the highly anticipated co headlining tour of German Thrash veterans Kreator and Swedish Death Metal giants In Flames, which to many Heavy Metal enthusiasts seemed like […]

LIVE REVIEW: BRAD COOK TRIO with Special Guests WARBIRDS

Tonight was all about powerhouse trio’s and Brad Cook’s own return to playing live… For the uninitiated Brad Cook and his trio are a modern rock/psychedelic blues infused band who released their amazing debut EP […]

LIVE REVIEW: QUEENS OF THE STONEAGE With Special Guests GUT HEALTH & POND

On a sweltering 40’c Saturday, QotSA have kicked off their 2024 Australian & New Zealand ‘The End is Nero’ tour. The atmosphere is buzzing, and crowds are chattering everywhere about their favourite songs, the last […]

LIVE REVIEW: ART ALEXAKIS of Everclear With BRENDAN B. BROWN of Wheatus

In Fremantle, music aficionados were treated to a talent rich evening as Brendon B Brown, lead singer of “Wheatus”, and Art Alexakis, frontman of “Everclear”, graced the stage for an intimate acoustic show. I was […]

LIVE REVIEW: KATATONIA With Special Guests Evocatus & Flaming Wreckage

Swedish Metal greats Katatonia are a difficult band to describe. Their sublime blend of cryptic lyrics, with subdued but sorrowful vocal melodies, and polyrhythmic guitar riffs straddles the borders between progressive, alternative, and doom metal. […]

LIVE REVIEW: WEDNESDAY 13 with Special Guest Death Of Art

There are very few bands that to this day maintain, capture and preach the spirit of rock n roll like Wednesday 13 does. It’s hard to believe that it has been twenty-two years since I […]

LIVE PHOTOS: Leaving Jackson; The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show

LEAVING JACKSON has become one of the must-see live Acts touring today. Over 300 performances at some of the most iconic venues in Australia & New Zealand – “The State Theatre Sydney, Thebarton Adelaide, Opera […]

LIVE PHOTOS: BLINK-182 Play Opening Night of the Australian Tour

With a blinding flash of light we were taken back to the music of our youth, as Blink 182 kicked off their Australian tour in spectacular fashion at a sold out RAC Arena in Perth. […]

LIVE REVIEW: BLIND GUARDIAN with Special Guests FIRESTORM & VALHALORE

It’s Wednesday night and the second leg of a mid-week metal double-feature at the Lion Arts Centre in Adelaide. Tonight however the leather, lace and eyeliner of last night’s Wednesday13 audience is replaced with black. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Walter Trout live in Fremantle

One of the most appealing and enjoyable aspects of a Walter Trout gig is effectively you get a ‘two for the price of one’ experience. The first is clearly an impeccable exhibition of both blues […]

LIVE REVIEW: CASSIDY PARIS with special guests Among the Restless and ANA

Tonight, at the Leadbeater Hotel band room was the debut album launch for Cassidy Paris’s ‘New Sensation’. Paris is the first Australian female and the youngest ever artist to be signed to Frontiers Music SRL […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE SCREAMING JETS with special guests Terminal 3

The Screaming Jets continued their ‘Professional Misconduct’ Tour with three WA shows, championing their latest album as well as giving a chance for fans to celebrate & pay their respects to the bands fallen comrade […]

LIVE PHOTOS: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV at Freo Social

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov headed to Freo Social as part of his national headlining tour around Australia & New Zealand. Isakov has captivated audiences around the world with his introspective and heartfelt songwriting, blending […]

LIVE REVIEW: BRAVE RIVAL – Live in Silsden, UK

Silsden Town is not exactly the rock n’ roll capital of the world or even anywhere near for that matter. But they do seem to be putting on some great acts and tonight we have […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE DARKNESS 20th Anniversary ‘Permission To Land’ – Metropolis Fremantle

There’s one thing for sure The Darkness always puts on a cracking show. A couple of years back they played a sold out show at The Astor and this year they are back with a […]

LIVE REVIEW: SOUTHERN SONS in Geelong

What better way than to celebrate Australia Day other than with one of this countries most beloved bands. Southern Sons are about to embark on a six date Melbourne Tour through February and March to […]

LIVE REVIEW: BRENNAN MILETO of Sisters Doll In Live Acoustic Set

Tonight at the Inkerman Hotel in St.Kilda Victoria we were treated to a rare solo performance by Brennan Mileto, lead vocalist for the glam rock band Sisters Doll. Without his brothers this was a stripped […]

LIVE REVIEW: ROSE TATTOO With Special Guests ELECTRIC MARY & THE CASANOVAS

The Casanovas are a three-piece band who formed in 1999. The band comprises of Damian “Damo” Campbell on vocals and bass, Brett “Wolfie” Wolfenden on drums and Tommy Boyce on vocals and guitar. Tonight at […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE MARK OF CAIN with special guests Batpiss & The Maggie Pills

The Maggie Pills opened up tonight’s show with their energetic quirky style of punk/art rock. This Melbourne sixsome are edgy and vibrant. I have seen The Maggie Pills a couple of times now and each […]

LIVE REVIEW: The TESKEY BROTHERS With Special Guest WILSN

Up in the hills surrounded by John Forrest National Park is where you will find Red Hill Auditorium. Its unique semi-circular shape ensures unobstructed views from every vantage point, and allows the crowd to be […]

LIVE REVIEW: DRACOREX With Special Guests PSYCHOSIA & RIOT AFTER MIDNIGHT

Psychosia is a 4-piece band comprising of Joshua Flint on vocals, Adam Haley-Perkins on guitar, Sam Bonanao on bass and Sam Duncan on drums. How do I describe their music? This is a type of […]

LIVE REVIEW: ANBERLIN with Special Guests Hawthorne Heights & The Word Alive

Many bands play their final shows and then come back to life, I can think of a few Rock bands in previous years that have called it quits and then played to big numbers in […]

LIVE REVIEW: Eddie Trunks 40th Year in Broadcasting Celebration

This was a spectacular concert that might go down in history for me as the top 10 shows I’ve ever seen. The most exciting part about it was the fact that I didn’t know who […]

LIVE REVIEW: CANDLEBOX With Special Guests CICADASTONE & THE REVOLATION

Opening the night is THE REVOLATION. It’s hard to warm up a cold crowd who have been waiting 30 years to see the main act live, but you could see the crowd moving forward to […]

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Di’Anno – The Amplifier Bar – Perth 16th January 2024

12 years he last graced these shores Paul Di’Anno the voice behind the first two Iron Maiden albums is back with a setlist that takes in 13 of those classics – on paper it looks […]

LIVE PHOTOS: OFF! With Special Guests PARTY DOZEN

OFF! …are very much on. Bringing their first new album in 8 years on tour to Australia this January 2024. The album translates the work of an alien race attempting to rebuild the remains of your […]

LIVE PHOTOS: OBITUARY With Special Guests PSYCROPTIC & BLACK LAVA

Combining hyper-speed guitar riffing, complex arrangements and guttural screams, the band created a bleak and violent soundscape all of their own. After more than 35 years in the pit, OBITUARY continue to peak and dominate the genre […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE FABULOUS CAPRETTOS with special guests Jason Ayres with Morgan Joanel

When promoter John Starr had hinted to me at a slightly different line-up to The Fabulous Caprettos for these January dates, I was filled with excitement and even more so as he whispered a name, […]

LIVE REVIEW: Palace of the King with special guests Shotgun Mistress and Stonetrip

Tonight, Melbourne was treated to one of the finest line ups of local rock bands. Shotkickers in Thornbury is fast becoming one of my favourite live venues in Melbourne. Palace Of The King are celebrating […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Hard-Ons with special guests The Meanies and JJ McCann Transmisson

What a year for the Hard-Ons it’s been. They dropped an absolute masterpiece in “Ripper 23”, gained great reviews, toured the country and most of all put on some of the best live shows of […]