The Underground Stage
“Darling Street’s set shines like a freshly-polished bonnet, not a blemish on it; somehow though you just know it was, once, absolutely filthy. There’s bright glare coming off it, but you still stare – and dance like an idiot – nonetheless.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Lauren Coniglio’s mirror-smooth R&B comes with occasional bars mixed into it, breaking it all up like chips of dark chocolate. Swirly and smoky and dense, it’s enough to darken the room even with the lights full on.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Charlotte Adelle drops pops and sparks, just her and a bloopy machine and an occasional guitar and the *world’s*supply of cheery mood. It’s all madly fun, but it’s also as smart as a cracked whip – seriously, how many artists have you seen recently who announce a song is “a satirical pop song about living […]
“ALIYA’s set misbehaves like a much-loved but wayward child, a chest-swelling pleasure that’s also busy biting at your ankles and nicking the cash from your wallet. A paint-blistering voice crashes over it all, raising and singeing eyebrows at the same time.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“NEAV’s dark pop is all solo, all acoustic on stage tonight, showing off the smart songwriting underneath and letting that shuddering, soaring voice shine like a midday sun. Rich as hell, but light as feathers.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
The Terrys‘ latest track ‘No Bad Days‘ proved a hit with playlisters this week, getting the most adds across the best new music playlists in Australia. That popularity with critics though is matched with some rapid, steady growth in audience too, making them a red-hot tip for 2024. The Terry’s critic support has been strong […]
The Terrys tickled the fancies of the most playlisters this week, with their new track ‘No Bad Days’ getting spots on nearly half the lists I track. Most Playlisted This Week 🥇The Terrys 🥈Molly Millington 🥉Dear Seattle, Gut Health, Mitch Santiago, Thelma Plum Molly Millington did particularly well too, with tracks from the excellent ‘5 […]
“The last shining piece of their EP’s puzzle, ‘She’ll Be Right’ slots neatly into a collection of blazingly bright tracks. Mischievous and wide-eyed, the mood might be giddy as all hell, but the wit and songwriting is sharp enough to slash your throat right open 🔪”
“Like the other tracks on Blake Cateris’ EP, this track is crammed with almost more thoughts than he can fit into his precisely-phrased syllables. Bulging with ideas throughout, its jaunty strut is well-paired with deep contemplation, a troubadour for nomads and thinkers 🤔”