’23 Splendour Spotlight: Little Simz
Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo’s authenticity and hypnotic delivery makes her a must-see artist at SITG ’23 As the countdown to Little Simz’s arrival on Australian shores continues – let’s dive into her background and music journey. Having released music for over 10 years, L
’23 Splendour Spotlight: Skegss
Solomiya revisits the music of the Byron Bay locals In all honesty, I have not heard the unconcerned shouting vocals of Aussie garage surf-rock trio, Skegss, since their 2018 album My Own Mess. When I saw that they were playing Splendour, I just had to revisit my glory days of blaring that album thr
’23 Splendour spotlight: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Charlie gives a short but sweet intro to one of Australia’s most hyper-productive and style-shifting rock bands. I first saw King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the Luna Park stage earlier this year; easily one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. Not only do they perform with insane
’23 Splendour Spotlight: X CLUB.
Alfie’s X-Rated X-Club Extravaganza. A SITG act you cannot miss. Hot off the back of their Boiler Room debut at AVA festival in Belfast, homegrown heroes ‘X CLUB.’ make a triumphant return to Australia at Splendour in the Grass. After what can only be described as a year of massive success
Artist Spotlight: Sarah Yagki
“Alone is her best work yet” sarah yagki’s epically cinematic take on pop rock creates electrifying emotion through powerful vocals and sensational stage presence. KEY POINTS: Sydney pop-rock virtuoso Sarah Yagki recently released her latest single ‘Alone’, and it is her best w
Artist Spotlight: jnr.
jnr. emerges as an unstoppable force, proving his versatility in new single, ‘u stay on my mind’ KEY POINTS: Spelled j-n-r full stop, and pronounced ‘junior’, jnr. is one of Sydney’s most rapidly growing artists right now. His discography, which is full of hits worthy of the dance
VADA VADA: ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN THE GARDEN
ROSINA CARBONE COMPELS ROCK FANS TO MOVE ON WITH A SPRING IN THEIR STEP, A GRIN ON THEIR FACE AND A MAROTTE TWIRLING IN THEIR HAND I have a long history of making myself suffer. Whether it’s plunging myself into the reductive swirls of really-unnecessary anxieties or taking an ultra-steep ro
Oasis: So much more than Wonderwall
Aidan Elwig Pollock urges you to drop your pretensions and listen to the back-catalogue of an era-defining band that remains strikingly relevant. Four months ago, stuck in heavy traffic on the M1 Motorway heading back to Brisbane, I told my cousin he should get into Oasis. We started from similar pl
The Subtle Art of Shoegazing
Kelly Caviedi makes a case for the shy, ethereal genre. Whenever I get a hold of the AUX and put on some obscure playlist I’ve been recycling since junior high, my younger siblings groan and say “I can’t hear what they’re saying underneath all the noise”. Being listeners of R&B, modern
Introducing Barerra: 60’s-inspired rock made in the 2020’s
Will Thorpe breaks down how alt-rock 4-piece Barerra has found their perfect niche. Aficionados of classic rock and ‘60s fashion culture are likely well aware that on Instagram and TikTok exists a vibrant community of like-minded people. They listen extensively to the the Beatles, the Stones, Crea
