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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.

ARTICLES

4 Dec 2024
Album Reviews

Porridge Radio, 'Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me'

Porridge Radio, 'Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There For Me' is an incredibly honest record reflecting on burnout and breakup.

27 Nov 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

The Saints '73-'78, Chimers Gallery

Lensman Chris Searles shot us a gallery-full of photos of The Saints '73-'78 and support Chimers at The Princess Theatre in Brisbane.

15 Nov 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

Yard Act's Electric Return: A Triumph of Evolution

After almost two years since their show-stealing Laneway sets, Yard Act have touched down in Australia with their second album in tow.

12 Nov 2024
Interviews

A Conversation with James Smith of Yard Act: Fatherhood, Success, and Where's My Utopia?

Yard Act frontman James Smith reflects on his life & career, discusses the impact of fatherhood and the success of the band's second album.

3 Dec 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

Tropical Fuck Storm Rock Crowbar (Gallery)

Crowbar Brisbane is back, inhibiting the space formerly known as The Zoo and Tropical Fuck Storm are amongst the first to grace the stage.

21 Nov 2024
Interviews

From Adversity to Art: How Greta Stanley Triumphed to Create 'If I Get In, Where Do I Go?'

The tale of Greta Stanley creating her 3rd album is one of immense persistence, friendship and taking on a music career on her own terms.

15 Nov 2024
Interviews

Andy Bull’s Masterclass in Ambition: Crafting 'Collapse In Bliss' in 40 Nights

Andy Bull set himself the ambitious goal of creating an entire album in just 60 nights—he nailed it in 40.

7 Nov 2024
Album Reviews

Paul Kelly, 'Fever Longing Still'

SAYING PAUL KELLY HAS GONE back to first principles with his 29th album may be perplexing.

30 Nov 2024
Album Reviews

Music to Forget? A Love Letter to Biosphere's 'Substrata'

One of betNwa's favourite music genres is music you forget you’re listening to, but which moves you nonetheless. In an ideal world that would be the definition of ambient music.

19 Nov 2024
Album Reviews

Andy Bull, 'Collapse In Bliss'

Andy Bull's Collapse In Bliss has songs that always seem to hover, even when they land, but snag you with a firm insistence.

14 Nov 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

Braving the Elements: How Pearl Jam Conquered Bad Weather for an Unforgettable Live Set

Not many bands could've brought this crowd back from the brink of impatient insanity tonight, but they did it!

7 Nov 2024
Album Reviews

The Cure, 'Songs Of A Lost World'

... may well be a prelude, not the end, and not even meant to stand alone. Let’s hope the journey continues.

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