The Underground Stage
“Angus Legg’s set rolls over you like warm but oversized waves, all bags of sensory pleasure until you realise the emotional core inside it might potentially drown you. Smart, pretty, but with enough feels-related heft to crush you into mush.” Gallery Listen
“Dylan Cartwright returns to the stage after a break but – especially for anyone, like me, catching the set for the first time – it’s like watching a duck jumping back into the water. We get a short but beautifully rounded set of acoustic delights, rich and precisely constructed songs delivered with grace and care. […]
Every week I pick out a bunch of interesting shows featuring emerging, DIY, and independent Australian artists. The full list of shows this week are below – those are the ones to get out to in the next few days. Don’t forget, there’s also a futuristic-y dashboard here that lets you look ahead if you […]
“Ally George’s set rides like it’s on rails, smooth and funky 80s notes, smooth and wild solos, smooth and dreamy guitar pop. There’s range and poise a-plenty, a sunny delight on a hot, hot day.” Gallery Listen
“Club Halifax aim straight for the heart, direct from their own ones, worn beating on their sleeves. It’s pulse-raising stuff too, swift in pace and sharp in edge, with a powerhouse vocal roaring over the top of it. Proper cardio, without any of the annoying running bits.” Gallery Listen
“Boyfriend Material move deliberately, gothy guitars and rhythms underpinning bright-eyed pop, charming jangle masking a hint of sinister intent. Rock solid and sharp edged, dreamy textures filling in all the gaps.” Gallery Listen
“Jess Humphries’ rich pop is mostly downtempo, packed with emotion and played with feeling. The deliberate pace doesn’t stop it from soaring when it feels like it though, and when it does take the brakes off it’s big explosions all over the place.” Gallery Listen
Every week, I scour the latest releases from emerging, DIY, and independent artists in Australia. The best of them end up on the playlist. Follow The Playlist Listen to this week’s edition here or below, 100% made up of the best brand-new music from the best new artists in Australia – never pay-to-play, and always […]
Every week I pick out a bunch of interesting shows featuring emerging, DIY, and independent Australian artists. The full list of shows this week are below – those are the ones to get out to in the next few days. Don’t forget, there’s also a futuristic-y dashboard here that lets you look ahead if you […]