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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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RECORD OF THE MONTH DEEP DIVES

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30 Aug 2022

Album Reviews

Album Review : Julia Jacklin, 'Pre Pleasure'

Bernard Zuel reviews Julia Jacklin's new album 'Pre Pleasure'.

25 Aug 2022

Interviews

Track By Track : Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird, 'Smiles Of Earth'

Lachlan Rose of Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird takes us through a track-by-track look at the band's new album, Smiles Of Earth.

12 Aug 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Arlo Parks Delivers Short/Sharp, Breezy/Brilliant Brisbane Set

Seeing Arlo Parks live on stage is as much a therapy session as it is a concert. We leave feeling like we've just made a new best friend.

7 Aug 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Bonobo Winds Up Dazzling 'Fragments' Australian Tour In Brisbane

Bonobo wraps up his Australian Fragments tour with a second show in Brisbane, with dazzling array of lights and electronic music.

29 Aug 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Confidence Man Bring Huge Global Megashow Home To Brisbane

Confidence Man are an utter revelation for live music coming out of this country. They are phenomenal and strike gold!

20 Aug 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Amyl And The Sniffers

Live review : Amyl And The Sniffers at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Friday, August 12 2022. Review by Bernard Zuel

11 Aug 2022

Heatseekers

Heat Seeker : Rose Rogers, 'Headlights'

So far criminally-underrated, Brisbane singer and musician Rose Rogers returns with one of her finest singles to date, 'Headlights.'

5 Aug 2022

Feature Records

Ben Lee's 'I'M FUN!' Snares Feature Record Spot

Ben Lee is a national treasure and we are beyond elated to present his hotly anticipated 20th album - I'M FUN! - as our next Feature Record.

26 Aug 2022

Heatseekers

Heat Seeker : Mardi Lumsden, 'Never Have I Ever'

Brisbane singer, musician and writer Mardi Lumsden returns with a sparkly new single, 'Never Have I Ever'.

18 Aug 2022

Interviews

Ben Lee Looks Back, Grows Up, Remains Cheeky AF on 'I'M FUN!'

Ben Lee's 20th album I'M FUN! is a reflection on an astounding 30 year career & a triumphant return to the forefront of public consciousness

8 Aug 2022

Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Sigur Rós Kick Off Australian Tour With Trademark Meditative, Visceral Grace

Sigur Rós Kick Off Australian Tour With Trademark Mediative, Visceral Grace I Brisbane.

2 Aug 2022

Album Reviews

Album Review : Beyoncé, Renaissance

Beyoncé Knowles has arrived at that party. Naturally, the party is now hers.

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