From teenage Killing Heidi firebrand to award-winning songwriter and Americana troubadour, Ella Hooper has spent more than 25 years making her mark on Australian music. For her Forever Five, she takes us back to the records that helped make her.
Prince – Timeless: Ten Songs, Five Decades and One Big Question: Who Is This For?
Album Reviews
Prince obsessive Ben Preece dives deep into Timeless, tracing every song back through five decades of Prince history, from 1977 to his final tour in 2016.
Everybody knows 'Laid'. Far fewer know Laid. We go beyond James’ immortal title track to discover the strange, intimate Brian Eno-produced album hiding behind the hit.
August and Everything After didn't arrive with swagger. It arrived with uncertainty. In this Waxx Lyrical deep dive, we explore the stories, songs and emotional honesty that transformed Counting Crows' debut into one of the defining albums of the 1990s.
"Thank You, D": Andy Bull Reflects on the Life and Legacy of D’Angelo
Following the passing of D’Angelo at 51, musician and songwriter Andy Bull reflects on the artist who changed his life — a visionary who redefined soul, rhythm, and spirit for a generation.
The Peep Tempel Live @ Crowbar: Visceral, Funny and Loud as Hell
The Peep Tempel ignite Brisbane’s Crowbar with a feral, funny, and ferociously tight set. Supports Eyes Ninety and GIMMY set the tone for a night of pure chaos and grit.
From teenage country star to pop showgirl, Tara Dickinson offers a sharp, witty take on Taylor Swift’s ever-shifting personas, her power to dismantle the industry, and the anticipation around The Life of a Showgirl.
