The Underground Stage
“A song to all children, a hymn to new life and to that shining, all-too-brief moment when horizons are close but infinite, and when everything is still possible. A smiling bundle of musical joy 🐣”
“Look, it’s really important you know that Ego Trip play icy cold and crystal clear indie rock, and that they absolutely wail like banshees having their worst ever day, in all the best ways. They’re a pounding oomph, a rich delight. But! It’s also important you realise that they’re blowing their gaskets tonight at Three […]
“Cymbidium build and build and build over their set, seemingly wielding the lightest of touches but somehow leaving us with glorious head wounds. There’s just bags and bags of charm here, and it veers from new-kid-at-school shy to you-in-MY-house-now levels of fun. What a pleasure. “ Gallery Learn More Instagram
“By the luck of the devil, we don’t get Tiarnie solo – as advertised – but with a full band. While these bubbling, giddy songs could easily thrive on their own, this is how to experience them with all the joy. For anyone keeping score, it’s been a while since we got new stuff from […]
Milan Ring and Blusher were the joint most-added artists on the playlists I track this week – for both artists to bag more spots than some of the heavier hitters with new tracks out this week was no mean feat. Most Playlisted This Week 🥇Blusher, Milan Ring 🥈San Cisco, Joan & The Giants 🥉Donny Benét, […]
Like one of those crazy pets that somehow finds its way home despite falling down a fucking well or something, Sal & The Mandas are back, baby – and if I’m honest, few things could make me happier. The time and distance that’s been between them since they last played a Sydney stage hasn’t dulled […]
“Lady Lazarus land on our heads and cheerfully blow the bricks off the mid-afternoon walls today, a third-degree burn and a headbutt wrapped into one. Absolutely uncompromising and aggressively good fun, at any time of the day.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Jessey Napa is playing solo with a guitar – one of the most familiar sights on any stage – but the voice is the thing here. Not because it’s a technical marvel but because it’s full-bore J Mascis, breaking with cracks and croaks and going in unexpected directions, a rare thing to hear against a […]
“Raave Tapes take this already madly danceable track to the next stage by adding proper lyrics and narrative over the top, adding story to the soundtrack. It’s enough to keep feet moving *and* minds turning, a rare and delicious treat 🧠”