LIVE REVIEW: AUNTY BLUE WITH MITCH FATHERS + ISOBEL CALDWELL @ CACTUS ROOM 20/04/23
The band’s transition to a new and temporary era also saw yours truly change her status from a previously uninvolved yet content gig reviewer to one with still inchoate powers, as I may have indirectly created a turn of events that led to Harry farewelling Australia in a fashion far from pure; by doing a shoey out of lead singer Kim’s Blundstone.
ALBUM LAUNCH REVIEW: THE SLINGERS WITH THE MIRRORS + THE GEORGIA KNIGHT BAND, @ THE CORNER 24/03/23
Whatever we find ourselves doing in this almost transitional state of purgatory, we are always propelled to move forward, step by step, by great love. And this is what The Slingers explore with gusto and grace on their singles from their first album, Sentimentalism.
LIVE REVIEW: VOLT JOLT + STREET SWEEPER AT THE GEM, 11/03/23
Perhaps it was the two pints sitting pretty in my stomach, or end-of-week lethargy, or the deep thoughts that often follow exposure to late afternoon Autumn sunshine, but I found myself to be a very happy Vegemite following this punchy Punk pairing at The Gem. A festival-less weekend never looked so good.
LIVE REVIEW: DAPHNE @ THE RETREAT (SUPPORTING HOT GLUE + GANGZ) 11/5/22
The band has only ever played one other show a few months ago at The Workers Club, but smash cut to Wednesday night, where we die-hard fans stood in the Retreat’s band room, donning thick woolen scarves and clasping pints.