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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 June 2022
Heatseekers

Heat Seeker: Feign Jima, 'Ballerina Baby'

Naarm / Melbourne vocalist Feign Jima gets the Spotlight treatement for her exquisite single, 'Ballerina Baby'.

4 June 2022
Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Paul Kelly Leads A Once-In-A-Lifetime Night Of Music

By now, it's pretty much redundant to declare Paul Kelly a national treasure - everybody knows it, everybody feels it.

1 June 2022

Watch : Yeah Yeah Yeahs First New Music in 9 Years

Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back, baby! Yes sir, they've just announced a brand new album called Cool It Down, due out September 30 via a...

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 June 2022
Interviews

Luke Steele Trades Empire For Cabin In The Woods

Luke Steele (Empire Of The Sun, The Sleepy Jackson) steps forward with his self-produced debut solo album "Listen To The Water."

4 June 2022
Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : Meg Mac Successfully Activates 'Next Level'

Photo by Gabi Rankine @gabrianekincreative MEG MAC PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE SATURDAY, JUNE 4 It's no bold revelation to write this and tout Meg Mac as the "real deal". Everybody has undoubtedly known that since the first time they pay witness to that voice! However, what occurs tonight, if you didn't see it for yourself on this recent On Your Mind Tour , then please take it under good authority that Meg Mac has moved her show, her performance and her songs to the next level. Unsure what...

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.

17 June 2022
Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review : The Wombats Bring a Healthy Dose of Musical Serotonin to Brisbane

The Wombats played Brisbane for the first time in three years and brought huge anthems, much-needed serotonin and marsupial costumes.

2 June 2022
Live Reviews + Photos

Live Review: Gretta Ray Debuts Dazzling National Tour In Brisbane

A Gretta Ray show runs the full gamut of emotions and her setlist and abilities are simply remarkable for a young artist.

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.

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