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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

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.

27 Oct 2021
Feature Records

If Electronic Dance Church is a Thing, Then RUFUS DU SOL Is The Preacher

Emerging from a full 12 months in solitude, RÜFÜS DU SOL are back with their remarkable fourth album Surrender.

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.

30 Nov 2021
Record Of The Month Deep Dives

Elliott Smith's 'XO' and Its Everlasting Legacy: From His Bedroom to The Oscars

Elliott Smith’s XO — the moment he swapped four-track confessions for full-fledged pop craftsmanship.

14 Oct 2021
Interviews

Baker Boy - Born To Dance, Born to Lead

Baker Boy's debut album 'Gela' a spirited listen that'll stand alone as a source of inspiration.

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....

22 Nov 2021
Interviews

Holy Holy's Beautiful World And How It Came To Be Amidst A Global Pandemic

Holy Holy's Hello My Beautiful World became an important entry in the history of Australian music when released amidst a global pandemic.

30 Sept 2021
Interviews

Pseudo-Spirituality and the weird and wonderful world of Client Liaison

Client Liaison prove lightning does indeed strike twice. We chatted to them about their second album, 'Divine Intervention'.

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