LIVE REVIEW: HOLY HOLY @ THE FORUM 28/5/22
Underneath a starry sky, surrounded by beautiful statues and architecture, I found myself in the front of the stage behind the barricade- a position I’m not too familiar with. Naturally, you could find me in the photographer’s pit, but this time I’m in amongst the crowd, eagerly awaiting the events of tonight’s show - Holy Holy.
LIVE REVIEW: TOWNS + THE DEBBIES WITH HALLIE @ THE WORKERS CLUB 13/5/22
It was the battle of the decades in the Workers band room on the night of Friday the 13th. Jervis Bay charmers Debbies fused their Skeggs-reminiscent-surf-punk with looking like they’d just strolled off the set of Puberty Blues, whilst front-woman Hallie appeared like a late 90s fever dream sporting Gwen Stefani No Doubt era vibes, and finally, the cheeky Adelaide duo TOWNS stayed true to blink-182 influences in baggy trousers and flannies and performed a phenomenal cover of Smashmouth’s ‘Allstar’.
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.
LIVE REVIEW: THE JUNGLE GIANTS, BAG RAIDERS, LAZY WAX @ SYDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL 29/1/2022
It doesn't really matter who you are, if you're starting the show meekly with your hands in pockets you will definitely be finishing the show covered in sweat and dancing in ways that would have made the old you proud.
LIVE REVIEW: ABILITY FEST 2021
Ability Fest was an invigoration of the senses. Not only since it’s the first festival after months in lockdown but it had presented an opportunity.