LIVE REVIEW: DOM DOLLA @ FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE
The show left me with an unexpected sense of patriotism. Dom Dolla is a true Aussie icon, and seeing his artistry unfold live filled me with pride. For a night that promised dance-floor euphoria, Dom delivered and then some.
LIVE REVIEW: ST VINCENT @ PALAIS THEATRE
After 5 years of reclusion, St Vincent’s ethereal presence emerged from the backstage of the Palais Theatre.
Back turned to the audience; her silhouette commanded the attention of the crowd as we all sat in our seats in almost disbelief.
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.