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
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
The + – = ÷ x Tour Review: Ed Sheeran Perfects His Equation
FYNN REVIEWS ED SHEERAN’S FIRST NOSTALGIC NIGHT OF RETROSPECTION AND CELEBRATION IN THE ROUND AT ACCOR STADIUM, 24/02/2023. Before you read on, allow me to disclose my stance: I am an Ed Sheeran fan (yes, they exist). I’ve loved Teddy’s songwriting since ‘I See Fire’ played over the credit
RETROSPECTIVE: The Cranberries’ ‘Everybody Else is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’ remains a triumphant debut
30 years on, the Limerick band’s debut album has cemented itself as a uniquely vulnerable classic, writes Aidan Elwig Pollock. Every once in a while, we stumble upon one of those special albums with the capacity to genuinely change our lives. I don’t mean “change our lives” in a trite, hyper
Fresh Music Friday: The Buoys, MuftiDay_Project, Chuey, The Kicks
THIS WEEK IS A BIG ONE FOR SURG’S FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY AS WE’RE DELIVERING A BONUS TRACK FOR YOU! READ AHEAD FOR ZOE BIGGS, ANNA SHEIKH AND ARCHIE WIERUM’S REACTIONS TO THE NEWEST RELEASES FROM THE BUOYS, MUFTIDAY_PROJECT, CHUEY, AND THE KICKS! i Want You – The Buoys Amna: This song was ma
RUNNING OUTTA TIME by Chuey – a dark, dionysiac dance track
Three weeks ago saw the release of BRINGIN DISCO BACK, the first single off of Chuey’s upcoming EP DIPTYCH. Now, here we are with an exclusive pre-release review of RUNNING OUTTA TIME – the second and most highly anticipated single – AND an interview with the man himself where he talks
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: The weeknd + ariana grande, kissing cars, blusher
from international superstars to melbourne pop trio & underground sydney band, fmf round 2 is here! presented to you by archie wierum, bella rough & niamh elliott-brennan Die for you (remix) – the weeknd & ariana grande Archie: When legends convene, audiences rejoice. To have the e
GIG review: Baby Beef at the Midnight Special
They’re cool, they’re relaxed, they’ve got amazing voices. They’re Baby Beef.