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Beach Goth bliss: The Growlers leave Sydney hypnotised once again

by Dani Hansen

California’s mellowest sons are back. The Growlers’ seventh album is a gorgeous, gritty little package called Casual Acquaintances and it has heralded the return of…

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Interpol’s first-ever Sydney Opera House show was pure decadence

by Dani Hansen

Sydney’s historic Opera House seemed like a perfectly charming, albeit perplexing venue to see an Interpol show. The notorious New York quartet-turned-trio has built a…

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Bedroom grunge with a dash of wholesome: Lost Friends are one to watch

by Dani Hansen

It’s no doubt that Lost Friends are picking up pace at a manic rate. The Epping group got together in the latter half of 2017…

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A hurricane straight from the South: The Mystery Lights brought energy unending to Oxford Art Factory

by Dani Hansen

Around two years ago I first started seeing manic shots of this New York outfit called The Mystery Lights trickle through my Instagram feed. Local…

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Military garb and jazzed-up grooves: Genesis Owusu was a powerhouse at Waywards

by Dani Hansen

As an impressionable, doe-eyed high school senior, I went through a phase that left me chronically influenced by the jazz and hip-hop scene that emerged…

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Pure electricity: Olympia lit up The Lansdowne like only a pop star could

by Dani Hansen

Olympia’s incomparable music has certainly been gaining the popularity it deserves. The Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist has been on a steady incline since releasing her self-titled EP…

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The Charlatans brought waves of swooning nostalgia to the Metro Theatre

by Dani Hansen

There is nothing like a spot of The Charlatans to induce a bit of swooning nostalgia. The Mancunians emerged from the Madchester/baggy scene in 1989…

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Not a still body in the house: Baker Boy brings Marryuna to The Lansdowne Hotel

by Dani Hansen

It has been some time since I left a gig feeling so ready to kick ass. Fresh, fiery and full to the brim – that’s…

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A one-man concoction of synth-pop grooves: GUM leaves Oxford Art Factory in awe again

by Dani Hansen

Every time I see Jay Watson perform solo, I’m always left a little in awe by the whole experience. He has been flashing his talent…

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After No Mono’s 2nd ever show we’ll say it: the Toms are here to stay

by Dani Hansen

If you did miss out on the first No Mono live experience, don’t stress. They’ve vowed to come back soon, only bigger. The first highly…

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Mac DeMarco in Sydney: one big hang sesh with some choice tunes thrown in

by Dani Hansen

Mac DeMarco is a guy who you’re already friends with, despite the fact you’ve never met. His music has such a distinct relationship to his persona…

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Messy-haired nonchalance: The Kooks earn hearts yet again in Sydney

by Dani Hansen

At Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion in the early days of 2018, The Kooks reminded us all why they’re a centrepiece to the ever-adolescent Britpop compendium. For…

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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets rocked the Lansdowne so hard it needed a ciggie afterwards

by Dani Hansen

There’s nothing like an intense head-banger to round out the year. Thankfully Psychedelic Porn Crumpets had our backs. Just before we decidedly flipped off 2017…

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