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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

21 Oct 2025
Live Reviews + Photos

Gordi Heals & Reveals: Live at Sydney Opera House Review

At the Sydney Opera House, Gordi bridged medicine and music in a show that felt both intimate and transcendent.

14 Oct 2025
Album Reviews

Geese’s Getting Killed Review: Poetic Post-Punk in Freefall

Geese’s Getting Killed is a feverish, poetic burst of post-punk energy where panic meets beauty and youth crashes into genius.

9 Oct 2025
Forever Five

Forever Five: Pete Murray

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

6 Oct 2025
Live Reviews + Photos

Ben Lee Live – Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary in Brisbane

Ben Lee live is a radiant celebration and one as seminal LP Awake Is The New Sleep turns 20.

16 Oct 2025
Forever Five

Forever Five: James Smith (Yard Act)

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

11 Oct 2025
Live Reviews + Photos

Ryan Adams Live in Sydney: A Night of Heartbreak, Humour and Holy Chaos

Ryan Adams revisits Heartbreaker live in Sydney with raw emotion, dark humour, and unpredictable charm.

9 Oct 2025
Film Reviews

One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson Delivers the Movie-est Movie of the Year

Paul Thomas Anderson fuses pulp, politics, and pure filmmaking joy in One Battle After Another.

2 Oct 2025
Forever Five

Forever Five: Sally Seltmann

Waxx Lyrical's Forever Five with Sally Seltmann — five albums she can't live without.

16 Oct 2025
Waxxing Lyrical

"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.

10 Oct 2025
Album Reviews

All That Glitters Isn’t Taylor Swift: ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Reviewed

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is pure pop theatre — dazzling, messy, and impossible to look away from.

6 Oct 2025
Live Reviews + Photos

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.

30 Sept 2025
Live Reviews + Photos

Through the Lens: Suede Live at Busan Rock Festival

Photographer Yejin Cho captures Suede’s electrifying performance at the 2025 Busan International Rock Festival, Korea’s longest-running rock event.

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