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07/04/2025
By Allison Mackey
FeatureMusicMusic ReviewReviewSURG

Wild Fun at Manning

Indie folk band Wild Rivers impresses and entertains at USYD’s student bar It was difficult to discern everything that Devan Glover and Khalid Yassein of Canadian indie folk band Wild Rivers said in between songs at Manning Bar last Saturday over the techno rave happening in the venue’s courtyar

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19/08/2023
By Matthew Forbes
ArticlesMusic ReviewSURG

‘Barbie: The album’ deserved better

The soundtrack for the biggest film of the year is heavy on big names, but light on thrills There are probably very few people as satisfied with themselves right now than the Barbie marketing team. Between the universally praised teasers, social media campaigns that caught on like pink wildfire, and

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06/08/2023
By Zoe Biggs & Fynn Ferdinands
ArticlesMusicOpinionPlaylist

Music to Soundtrack Sem 2

Graphic by Bella Rough Uni is back, so we’ve curated a list of the best Aussie releases of 2023 so far to get you through it With semester 2 well and truly in session, you might already be dreading the study grind, or maybe you’re looking forward to any number of social events. Whatever the

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30/03/2023
By Will Thorpe
MusicMusic Review

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

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24/03/2023
By Fynn Ferdinands
Concert ReviewMusic

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

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18/03/2023
By Zoe Biggs, Archie Wierum, Amna Sheikh & Fynn Ferdinands
Fresh Music FridayMusicMusic ReviewPlaylist

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

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Left to right: The Weeknd, Kissing Cars, Blusher, Ariana Grande
09/03/2023
By Archie Wierum, Bella Rough, Niamh Elliott-Brennan & Fynn Ferdinands
Fresh Music FridayMusicMusic ReviewPlaylistReview

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

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22/12/2022
By Kat Porritt-Fraser
Music ReviewSURG

Why Julia Jacklin’s PRE-PLEASURE was one of 2022’s best albums

Kat Porritt-Fraser celebrates a cathartic musical highlight from the past year. Julia Jacklin has the kind of voice that makes you pause what you’re doing to listen in. PRE-PLEASURE has a similar quality as an album – if you resist listening closely, if you’re not ready to open your emotional

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11/07/2022
By Matthew Forbes
MusicMusic ReviewReview

ALBUM REVIEW: The Minions 2 Soundtrack isn’t as good (or as bad) as you’ve heard

It’s being lauded as the greatest soundtrack in years, but the tie-in album for Illumination’s latest family blockbuster is a mixed bag at best. How did we get here?  That was the question that immediately sprang to mind when the tracklist for the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack

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17/06/2022
By Matthew Forbes
ArticlesMusic ReviewOpinionReviewSURG

The Best and Worst Albums of Q2 2022

Good 90s revivalism, bad 90s revivalism, and songs about pizza. Matthew Forbes spotlights some of the standout releases of the last few months. After a string of fantastic albums in the first three months of the year, the second quarter of 2022 has been a little less impressive. Of course, there’s

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