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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 May 2022

Record Of The Month Deep Dives

Cigarettes After Sex Are Not Backwards In Being Forward

Never has a band been more appropriately named.

30 Apr 2022

Record Of The Month Deep Dives

Remembering The Significant Cultural Impact Of Portishead's Landmark Debut, 'Dummy'

Waxx Lyrical's Record Of The Month in April, 2022 offered many their very first listen to Portishead's incredible 1994 debut album, Dummy.

14 Apr 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Power AND Passion : Midnight Oil Make History With Final Ever Brisbane Show

History is made tonight as Australia's most important band, Midnight Oil, play their final ever Brisbane show at the Riverstage.

16 Feb 2022

Heatseekers

Heat Seeker: The Terrys

Gerringong band The Terrys are the latest and greatest addition to Australia's surf indie scene.

17 May 2022

Interviews

The Lazy Eyes' 'Songbook' Is Destined For Your Psyche-Rock Record Collection

Sydney's The Lazy Eyes are the latest kids on the psyche-rock block to release a debut album, the oft-thrilling Songbook.

28 Apr 2022

Interviews

Hatchie's "Pop Star Era" Has Arrived

On Hatchie's excellent sophomore album, Giving The World Away', she challenges the world with newfound lyrical confidence and sonic bravery.

9 Apr 2022

Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser Releases First New Music in 13 Years

Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser releases her first new music in 13 years and is as close as 'well worth the wait' as you can get.

31 Jan 2022

Record Of The Month Deep Dives

Why Hunky Dory Was Always Going To Be The First Record Of The Month for 2022

David Bowie's Hunky Dory was always going to be Record Of The Month in January 2022. Here's why....

7 May 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review: Wolf Alice End World Tour With Explosive Brisbane Show

Wolf Alice are the headlining band the world needs. Like many an outstanding Britband before them, are going to be around for a long time...

21 Apr 2022

Radiohead side project The Smile Announce Debut LP

Since January, we've been treated to a string of singles from The Smile, the side project of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood,...

24 Feb 2022

Interviews

Methyl Ethel Moves Into Masterpiece Territory with 'Are You Haunted?'

Jake Webb is clearly a deep thinker and has moved Methyl Ethel into masterpiece territory on new album "Are You Haunted?'

23 Dec 2021

The 50 Greatest Albums of 2021

The 50 greatest albums of 2021 from the team at Waxx Lyrical, based on their impact on us, our beloved club members and our inner circle.

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