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Supergirl Doesn’t Need Your Approval

Film Reviews

Rebecca Gisborne reviews Supergirl, finding a superhero film less interested in likability than goodness, agency and the right to be messy.

Ewan Jackson on heartbreak, hindsight and finding comfort in looking back

Heatseekers

Sydney singer-songwriter Ewan Jackson talks heartbreak, hindsight, home recording and the stories behind The World From Here, as his first two EPs come together for the first time on What I've Done So Far.

Twenty Years Wide Awake: A Love Letter to Bright Eyes’ I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning

Column

Bright Eyes’ I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning album cover, used for Annette Geneva’s Written In Reverb column on the beloved 2005 indie-folk record.

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

26 Feb 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

Blanco White: A flavour of Spain in Brisbane

For over 8 years now, London folk singer and songwriter Blanco White has been growing a devoted following and infiltrating Spotify playlists

9 Feb 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

The Darkness: Arguably The Greatest Rock Show On Planet Earth

The Darkness execute not only the greatest live show on earth, but assemble a damn good rock lineup.

1 Feb 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

Raye's Sydney Show: A Night of Unforgettable Fun and Entertainment

Jeez, she’s good. Can write. Can sing. Can charm. Hanging with Raye is fun.

19 Jan 2024
Album Reviews

The Smile, 'Wall Of Eyes'

Review of the second album from Radiohead-side project, The Smile. This one is 'Wall Of Eyes', Bernard Zuel gives the lowdown.

24 Feb 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

The Stars Align, A Jack Ladder Stan's Account Of His Melbourne Reunion With The Dreamlanders

In a world where Swift tickets are costing a fortune, a sound investment was made by way of a ticket to Jack Ladder and The Dreamlanders.

9 Feb 2024
Album Reviews

The Last Dinner Party's Bold and Theatrical Debut Album

THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS why The Last Dinner Party are/will get up people’s noses...

30 Jan 2024
Interviews

Navigating the Creative Process: An Interview with The Moving Stills' Tom Mahler

Tom Mahler of The Moving Stills chats to us about Wabi Sabi our Waxx Lyrical Record Of The Month for January 2024.

19 Jan 2024
Album Reviews

The Moving Stills - 'Wabi Sabi'

Guest reviewer Ian Thompson assigns words to our ROTM from The Moving Stills.

9 Feb 2024
Live Reviews + Photos

When Passions Collide: A Photographer's Journey with Paul Weller Through Music and Architecture at the Sydney Opera House

In arguably our country’s finest architectural achievement, I had the opportunity to photograph my childhood musical idol, Paul Weller.

1 Feb 2024
Film Reviews

Documenting the Legacy: Exploring the Timeless Impact of Screamfeeder

A feature-length documentary about a band who emerged from the cultural explosion that changed Brisbane forever.

19 Jan 2024
Film Reviews

'The Color Purple' Explores the Power of Music, Dance, and Emotion in Film

Rebecca Gisborne reviews The Color Purple, a bold new musical take on the beloved classic.

13 Dec 2023
Live Reviews + Photos

Caroline Polachek: A Transcendent Encounter That Leaves Brisbane Breathless

Words don't accurately describe Caroline Polachek; her boundless talents are nothing short of a revelation...

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