Annette Geneva heads to Suffragette Records in Hobart for a star-lit first listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend, an intimate, strange and quietly devastating return.
Bernard Zuel finds joy, nostalgia and the warmth of old friendships in No Bad Memories, as The Avalanches turn 31 fleeting musical moments into something deeply rewarding.
Ten years into their career, DMA’S have made a record that looks backwards without getting stuck in the past. Their self-titled album is a wonderfully human reminder of what made them special in the first place.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: My Spidey Spark Is Back
Rebecca Gisborne returns to the Spider-Verse with Brand New Day, finding plenty to enjoy in Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, an expanded Marvel cast and a franchise that may have rediscovered its spark.
Fontaines D.C., Dopamine Chamber: A Bigger World, a Darker View
Fontaines D.C. expand their world with electronics, orchestral beauty and a stunning Rosalía collaboration. Could Dopamine Chamber carry them further into the mainstream?
Bernard Zuel finds joy, nostalgia and the warmth of old friendships in No Bad Memories, as The Avalanches turn 31 fleeting musical moments into something deeply rewarding.
Budjerah’s Gentleman: Style, Restraint and the Search for Individuality
Budjerah’s debut album Gentleman is a classy, carefully considered blend of contemporary R&B, gospel and ’90s foundations, carried by a marvellous voice and plenty of style. Bernard Zuel asks whether the individuality can now catch up with the polish.
Fontaines D.C., Dopamine Chamber: A Bigger World, a Darker View
Fontaines D.C. expand their world with electronics, orchestral beauty and a stunning Rosalía collaboration. Could Dopamine Chamber carry them further into the mainstream?
Prince – Timeless: Ten Songs, Five Decades and One Big Question: Who Is This For?
Prince obsessive Ben Preece dives deep into Timeless, tracing every song back through five decades of Prince history, from 1977 to his final tour in 2016.
Ten years into their career, DMA’S have made a record that looks backwards without getting stuck in the past. Their self-titled album is a wonderfully human reminder of what made them special in the first place.
Annette Geneva heads to Suffragette Records in Hobart for a star-lit first listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend, an intimate, strange and quietly devastating return.
The Human Jukebox: Paul Dempsey’s Shotgun Karaoke Comes to Hobart
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.
Where Stillness Speaks: Blanco White at The Triffid
Blanco White bring their immersive, genre-blurring sound to The Triffid, trading peaks for atmosphere in a restrained, hypnotic set that holds the room in quiet awe.
Pulp return to Brisbane for the first time since 1998, delivering a sharp, rain-soaked Riverstage performance where ‘Common People’ meets perfectly timed drizzle and Britpop nostalgia feels vividly alive.
Manchester-by-the-Harbour: DMA’S Turn the Metro Into a Northern Dream
DMA’S turn the Metro Theatre into a sweat-soaked, Manchester-tinged dream, celebrating Hills End with a crowd that sings every word like it’s their own.
It’s My Party and I’ll Burn It Down If I Want To: Meg Mac at Brisbane Powerhouse
Meg Mac transforms Brisbane Powerhouse into a theatrical, deeply personal ‘party’ — a bold, vulnerable show that proves she’s ready for something much bigger.
Mental As Anything Live in Brisbane: The Hits Were Alive, Even If the Ghosts Were Just as Loud
Mental As Anything return to Brisbane for their 50th anniversary tour with the hits intact, the ghosts impossible to ignore, and a crowd more than ready to sing along.
When Music Finds You: Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham at Lefty’s
Sometimes the best nights are the ones you don’t plan. Neil heads to Lefty’s Music Hall with no expectations and leaves completely won over by Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.
Soul That Won’t Sit Still: Jalen Ngonda Live in Sydney
Jalen Ngonda brings timeless soul to a packed Enmore Theatre, winning over a new generation with vintage grooves, soaring vocals and undeniable feeling.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: My Spidey Spark Is Back
Rebecca Gisborne returns to the Spider-Verse with Brand New Day, finding plenty to enjoy in Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, an expanded Marvel cast and a franchise that may have rediscovered its spark.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights Is Gorgeous, Guilty, and Gloriously Unfaithful
Rebecca Gisborne reviews the 2026 Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — a visually stunning but divisive Emerald Fennell adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic.
Mile End Kicks: Main Character Syndrome, Bad Decisions and the Strange Humiliation of Becoming Yourself
Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks is a funny, painfully familiar coming-of-age story about music obsession, youthful entitlement and the awkward gap between who we are and who we think we’re becoming.
Annette Geneva heads to Suffragette Records in Hobart for a star-lit first listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend, an intimate, strange and quietly devastating return.
Bernard Zuel finds joy, nostalgia and the warmth of old friendships in No Bad Memories, as The Avalanches turn 31 fleeting musical moments into something deeply rewarding.
Ten years into their career, DMA’S have made a record that looks backwards without getting stuck in the past. Their self-titled album is a wonderfully human reminder of what made them special in the first place.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: My Spidey Spark Is Back
Rebecca Gisborne returns to the Spider-Verse with Brand New Day, finding plenty to enjoy in Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, an expanded Marvel cast and a franchise that may have rediscovered its spark.
Fontaines D.C., Dopamine Chamber: A Bigger World, a Darker View
Fontaines D.C. expand their world with electronics, orchestral beauty and a stunning Rosalía collaboration. Could Dopamine Chamber carry them further into the mainstream?
Bernard Zuel finds joy, nostalgia and the warmth of old friendships in No Bad Memories, as The Avalanches turn 31 fleeting musical moments into something deeply rewarding.
Budjerah’s Gentleman: Style, Restraint and the Search for Individuality
Budjerah’s debut album Gentleman is a classy, carefully considered blend of contemporary R&B, gospel and ’90s foundations, carried by a marvellous voice and plenty of style. Bernard Zuel asks whether the individuality can now catch up with the polish.
Fontaines D.C., Dopamine Chamber: A Bigger World, a Darker View
Fontaines D.C. expand their world with electronics, orchestral beauty and a stunning Rosalía collaboration. Could Dopamine Chamber carry them further into the mainstream?
Prince – Timeless: Ten Songs, Five Decades and One Big Question: Who Is This For?
Prince obsessive Ben Preece dives deep into Timeless, tracing every song back through five decades of Prince history, from 1977 to his final tour in 2016.
Ten years into their career, DMA’S have made a record that looks backwards without getting stuck in the past. Their self-titled album is a wonderfully human reminder of what made them special in the first place.
Annette Geneva heads to Suffragette Records in Hobart for a star-lit first listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend, an intimate, strange and quietly devastating return.
The Human Jukebox: Paul Dempsey’s Shotgun Karaoke Comes to Hobart
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.
Where Stillness Speaks: Blanco White at The Triffid
Blanco White bring their immersive, genre-blurring sound to The Triffid, trading peaks for atmosphere in a restrained, hypnotic set that holds the room in quiet awe.
Pulp return to Brisbane for the first time since 1998, delivering a sharp, rain-soaked Riverstage performance where ‘Common People’ meets perfectly timed drizzle and Britpop nostalgia feels vividly alive.
Manchester-by-the-Harbour: DMA’S Turn the Metro Into a Northern Dream
DMA’S turn the Metro Theatre into a sweat-soaked, Manchester-tinged dream, celebrating Hills End with a crowd that sings every word like it’s their own.
It’s My Party and I’ll Burn It Down If I Want To: Meg Mac at Brisbane Powerhouse
Meg Mac transforms Brisbane Powerhouse into a theatrical, deeply personal ‘party’ — a bold, vulnerable show that proves she’s ready for something much bigger.
Mental As Anything Live in Brisbane: The Hits Were Alive, Even If the Ghosts Were Just as Loud
Mental As Anything return to Brisbane for their 50th anniversary tour with the hits intact, the ghosts impossible to ignore, and a crowd more than ready to sing along.
When Music Finds You: Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham at Lefty’s
Sometimes the best nights are the ones you don’t plan. Neil heads to Lefty’s Music Hall with no expectations and leaves completely won over by Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.
Soul That Won’t Sit Still: Jalen Ngonda Live in Sydney
Jalen Ngonda brings timeless soul to a packed Enmore Theatre, winning over a new generation with vintage grooves, soaring vocals and undeniable feeling.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: My Spidey Spark Is Back
Rebecca Gisborne returns to the Spider-Verse with Brand New Day, finding plenty to enjoy in Tom Holland’s more mature Peter Parker, an expanded Marvel cast and a franchise that may have rediscovered its spark.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights Is Gorgeous, Guilty, and Gloriously Unfaithful
Rebecca Gisborne reviews the 2026 Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — a visually stunning but divisive Emerald Fennell adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic.
Mile End Kicks: Main Character Syndrome, Bad Decisions and the Strange Humiliation of Becoming Yourself
Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks is a funny, painfully familiar coming-of-age story about music obsession, youthful entitlement and the awkward gap between who we are and who we think we’re becoming.
