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Because She’s Good: Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Reviewed

Album Reviews

Bernard Zuel reviews Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, a clever, understated and quietly impressive album shaped by love, doubt, The Cure and sharp pop instincts.

Forever Five: Matt Corby

Forever Five

Matt Corby shares the five albums he can’t live without, from D’Angelo’s deep soul to J Dilla’s dusty genius.

Ecca Vandal's LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW Is the Album 2026 Needed

Album Reviews

Ecca Vandal returns after nine years with LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW, a fearless, genre-defying album that blends punk, hip-hop, R&B and bhangra into one of 2026's most thrilling releases.

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.

ARTICLES

1 Apr 2026
Album Reviews

Glory Feels Alive: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Hit Their Stride

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers don’t sound like a band finding their footing anymore — they sound fully alive.

21 Mar 2026
Album Reviews

Disco, Occasionally. Hooks, Rarely: Harry Styles Comes Up Short

Harry Styles returns with Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally — polished, precise, and frustratingly short on actual songs. A stylish pop record that forgets the fun.

19 Mar 2026
News

Counting Crows Expand Australia Tour with New Brisbane Show at Fortitude Music Hall

Counting Crows are back in Australia this April with an exciting addition to their tour. In light of the recent demise of Bluesfest, the band has announced a new show in Brisbane at the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday, 4 April 2026. This comes as part of their The Complete Sweets! Australia Tour , which celebrates more than 30 years of their music career. Fans across the country can look forward to a mix of sing-along anthems, deep cuts, and timeless rock and roll performed live at iconic...

6 Mar 2026
Waxxing Lyrical

Top 5 Geese Songs To Hear Now

Annette celebrates her birthday by ranking her five favourite songs from Geese, plus her top live performances, following the band’s first Australian tour.

30 Mar 2026
Live Reviews + Photos

Where Stillness Speaks: Blanco White at The Triffid

Blanco White bring their immersive, genre-blurring sound to The Triffid, trading peaks for atmosphere in a restrained, hypnotic set that holds the room in quiet awe.

20 Mar 2026
Forever Five

Forever Five: Simon Day (Ratcat)

Waxx Lyrical's Forever Five with Simon Day of Ratcat — five albums he can't live without.

10 Mar 2026
Jonesing For This One

Jonesing For This One: Alexandra Saviour, Belladonna of Sadness

Matt Jones returns with Jonesing For This One, spotlighting Alexandra Saviour’s Belladonna of Sadness — a smoky, cinematic debut best enjoyed front to back.

2 Mar 2026
Forever Five

Forever Five: Butch Walker

Waxx Lyrical's Forever Five with Butch Walker — five albums he can't live without.

22 Mar 2026
Live Reviews + Photos

It’s My Party and I’ll Burn It Down If I Want To: Meg Mac at Brisbane Powerhouse

Meg Mac transforms Brisbane Powerhouse into a theatrical, deeply personal ‘party’ — a bold, vulnerable show that proves she’s ready for something much bigger.

20 Mar 2026
Album Reviews

Hilary Duff – luck… or something: Growing Up Without the Script

Hilary Duff returns with Luck… or Something, a reflective and emotionally raw album exploring adulthood, relationships, and the quiet realities of growing up.

9 Mar 2026
Live Reviews + Photos

Soul That Won’t Sit Still: Jalen Ngonda Live in Sydney

Jalen Ngonda brings timeless soul to a packed Enmore Theatre, winning over a new generation with vintage grooves, soaring vocals and undeniable feeling.

27 Feb 2026
Album Reviews

Mitski's Nothing’s About To Happen To Me: Eleven Songs for the Space Between People

Mitski’s Nothing’s About To Happen To Me — a 30-minute study in control, connection, and the quiet ache of being alone together.

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