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Jonesing For This One: INXS, Welcome To Wherever You Are

Jonesing For This One

Matt Jones revisits INXS’ overlooked 1992 album Welcome to Wherever You Are and makes the case for it as the band’s boldest, most adventurous, and perhaps most underrated release. A forgotten gem from one of Australia’s greatest bands.

The Human Jukebox: Paul Dempsey’s Shotgun Karaoke Comes to Hobart

Live Reviews + Photos

A night of nostalgia, singalongs and beautiful detours as Paul Dempsey brings Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II to Hobart, with heartfelt support from Kaitlin Keegan and a room full of songs, stories and unexpected moments.

Forever Five: Tim Rogers

Forever Five

Tim Rogers selects the five albums he can't live without.

Deep Dive

A Waxx Lyrical deep dive into our January 2026 Record of the Month — a record of disconnection, hypnosis and human groove.

Deep Dive

A Waxx Lyrical deep dive into Lykke Li’s Wounded Rhymes — exploring desire, damage, control, and the album that reshaped modern pop heartbreak.

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31 Mar 2024

Record Of The Month Deep Dives

Caroline Polachek's 'Desire, I Want To Turn Into You' is April's ROTM

"... finds Polachek unapologetically embracing her inner pop diva, purposefully referencing a '90s and early-2000s pop aesthetic. This is...

27 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

Nostalgia Reigns at Morcheeba's Brisbane Show

Morcheeba brought the nostalgia to Brisbane for a pre-St. Pattie's night of chill tempos and deep feels.

18 Mar 2024

Waxx Lyrical presents...

Waxx Lyrical presents ... 40 Years of Purple Rain, screening on Prince's Birthday.

Waxx Lyrical presents ... 40 Years of Purple Rain, screening on Prince's Birthday

8 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

The Human League: A League Of Their Own

"I had high expectations, which were sadly not met."

28 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

Full Flower Moon Band Bloom Hard For Brisbane

A palpable buzz is in the air at The Triffid tonight. To put it simply, local heroes Full Flower Moon Band are so hot right now.

27 Mar 2024

Interviews

The Dojo Media Show

The Dojo Media Show is here to uncover the stories behind the pursuit of creativity you wouldn’t otherwise hear.

15 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

Wilco, The Greatest Of American Indie Acts

.... but here we are, Wilco tour t-shirts proudly on display, once again in awe of this greatest of American indie acts.

4 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

Sampha and Ngaiire Offer Brisbane an Unforgettable Night Of Music

It's Tuesday night in Brisbane and it's one of the biggest weeks of live music in recent memory. Tonight, it's Sampha and Ngaiire at Tivoli

27 Mar 2024

Album Reviews

Waxahatchee: 'Tigers Blood' Review

Bernard Zuel reviews the latest album from Waxahatchee.

19 Mar 2024

Album Reviews

The Black Crowes, 'Happiness Bastards'

Bernard Zuel reviews the first album from The Black Crowes in 15 years, 'Happiness Bastards'

12 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

The Church and Dial Rock A Thursday in Brisbane

Such a wonderful night, as once again we have our faith restored in The Church.

3 Mar 2024

Live Reviews + Photos

The Chemical Brothers, Back With Those Block Rockin' Beats

The Chemical Brothers back with more of those block rockin' beat.. .a truly polished live show with a back
catalogue that speaks for itself.

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