Album Review: I’ve walked through 13 rooms of Harry’s House, and I adore them
With an easy charisma and suave disposition, Harry Styles has given us an introspective record that takes a modern day visit into 80s techno-infused pop-funk. The album sweeps through vignettes of his life and gravitates around the pull of desire, growing up and what he considers to be ‘home’. H
Who is bar italia?
“I am nothing. Nothing but a pale shape.” So goes the opening lines of Patrick Modiano’s French mystery Missing Person. The novel follows a recently retired private detective, hunting down fragments of a past, an identity, he has since forgotten. The protagonist, Guy Roland, has amnesia, and t
The Best and Worst Albums of Q1 2022
With the unending barrage of horrendous news coming at us from all angles in 2022, it’s comforting to know that for every unfortunate or disappointing event that takes place in the music world, there’s a much more pleasing one to balance it out. Valerie may have left Sweet Trip, but Florida Geor
SONG REVIEW: Lime Cordiale prove sex sells with ‘Facts of Life’
Lime Cordiale obviously needs no introduction. Formed on the Northern Beaches in 2009, consisting of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, along with touring members James Jennings, Felix Bornholt and Nicholas Polovineo, the band has been topping the charts and winning awards ever since. As a fellow Nort
SONG REVIEW: VOH’s ‘Amnesia’ is Hard to Forget
When describing distinguished artists and performers, people often talk of the mysterious “X–factor”. As much as we can attempt to verbalise their talent with colourful descriptions, there’s an ineffable charm which arrests our attention. With her sparkling second single, it’s clear that w
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: REX ORANGE COUNTY, ALEX CAMERON, AND THE MYSTERINES
It's an exciting week here for Fresh Music Fridays, as Harry Gay, Matt Forbes and Iggy lead us on a journey through tracks hot off the presses: some highly anticipated Rex Orange County, a funky 80s tune from Alex Cameron, and a dash of debut grunge-rock from the Mysterines.
SONG REVIEW: The Sunday Cartoons carves a unique sonic path with ‘Oasis’
Harry Gay reviews an isolation-inspired track from Sydney artist The Sunday Cartoons.
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: GANG OF YOUTHS, LIZZY MCALPINE, AND MOM JEANS
Fresh Music Friday is BACK, baby, and this week Harry Gay, Victoria Gillespie, and Niamh Elliott-Brennan deconstruct a bit of self-deprecating Gang of Youths grandeur, a tragic love ballad from Lizzy McAlpine, and a throwback pop-punk track from Mom Jeans.
Concert Review: Wallows’ Virtual Tour At The Roxy
When LA band Wallows announced their collaboration with No Cap to stream a series of pre-recorded concerts at The Roxy, I decided it was time to put an end to my concert dry spell and tune in.
Song review: ‘Getting Closer’ By Yellow Days
It might be because I listened to the song in between ‘the midnight gospel’ episodes or maybe I’m just caught up in an existential-millennial crisis, but I also found this song as a reminder to be present and appreciate the space you’re in.