The Underground Stage
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, 100% made up of the best brand-new music from the best new artists in Australia – never pay-to-play, and always only new […]
“Nick Ward writes songs with incredible delicacy and precision, but are built with such magnificent heft and weight that the walls start collapsing before you even realise there’s been an explosion. Spectacular musicality, a rare ear for an unusual melody, and enough charm to melt concrete, it’s a hell of a set. Quietly wild and […]
“Dylan Atlantis’ smooth R&B tones glide like a wing through warm air, hot with emotion and aloft on an updraft of welcome for all. All sways and swoons, it’s as uplifting as it is a comfort.” Gallery Listen
“FRIDAY* rolls them in smooth and confident, a set alternating between gentle bangers and hammering good fun. Strength in the quieter moments and giddy good times when it loses control, it’s all fun and grins from start to end.” Gallery Listen
🥊If you’re looking for some knockout gigs, Sydney has you covered this week: Don’t give your hard-earned to the big guns who are just out to fleece you, get to a smaller venue and see what’ll be big next. With bands like Gut Health (Fri, The Lansdowne), Nick Ward (Fri, OAF), Noah Dillon (pictured, Sat, […]
I managed to catch about a fifth of the artists playing SXSW Sydney 2024, and it was a thrill ride from start to end – the sheer scope of what’s on offer for a new music nerd like me makes it the best week of my year. While I loved seeing every artist, these are […]
“I think Peter ‘Blackie’ Black might basically be here to put us all to shame – The Hard Ons, fit and hard as a coffin nail, and a solo set so delicate and skilful it’s hypnotic. These songs are gossamer thin and flutter like insect wings, impossible to catch but a pure delight to witness. […]
This gig was part of SXSW Sydney 2024 – head here for all the shows & STUFF “Everyone should know by now that Middle Kids are not to be trifled with but up close these songs blare like irresistible sirens, drawing you onto the rocks while you smile and smile and smile. Addictive and instant, […]
This gig was part of SXSW Sydney 2024 – head here for all the shows & STUFF “Confidence and skill and joy and fun and crying and laughing and dancing and absolutely *shredding* and hell yeah c’mon The Buoys and all the rest of it. Mandatory.” Listen Spotify Gallery