The Beamish Brothers recent release ‘Kills Me Every Time’ is a silky fusion of guitar, alt-pop sounds and smooth vocals. The brothers have taken a minimalist approach to their latest song; stripping back to hero the guitar and the boys’ honeyed vocals, incorporating an electro-pop sound only when necessary. ‘Kills Me Every Time’ shows a …
Sam J ‘Friends’ Review
Mixing together ethereal melodies with smooth, moody vocals; Sam J’s latest track Friends is ready to take you on a ride as she explores the realities of modern-day relationships. Singing words of lust and longing, Friends tells the familiar tale of unrequited love before the revelation of self-worth in a one-way relationship permits itself a …
Live Review: Ziggy Alberts at The Tivoli
Maritime lamps stand in front of an ocean sky backdrop, the words ‘Ziggy Alberts’ scrawled across the image. In front is a keyboard, two guitars and a microphone. The lights dim, and the crowd erupts in applause as Ziggy Alberts walks on stage. Saturday night’s Tivoli performance marked show number 36 of 37 in Albert’s …
Damien Rice: Live at The Tivoli
On Monday night, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice gifted Brisbane’s The Tivoli with a two-hour production of indie-folk tunes. Armed with only a guitar, a piano and his signature soothing vocals, Rice’s performance was all round exquisite! Serenading the crowd with songs such as 9 Crimes, Amie, Volcano and Accidental Babies, he proved himself well worth …
Gang of Youths: Live at Riverstage
When Gang of Youths announced their Brisbane mini-festival ‘A More Perfect Union’, they were met with something that well and truly surpassed excitement. After announcing support acts Publique, Charlie Collins, Thelma Plum, Luca Brasi AND Jack River, Brisbanites were fast to jump on tickets as soon as they were released. The show itself was nothing …
Album Review: ‘I Love Songs’ by Thundamentals
Aussie Hip-Hop group Thundamentals dropped their fifth album on Friday, 21st of September. It’s titled I Love Songs and is a super vibey mix of electronic, RnB tunes complimented by their signature hip-hop style. The 12 track record marks the band’s 10 years in the industry and delves into the tumultuous world of love and relationships. Fans of the …
Live Performance Review: Caravãna Sun at Black Bear Lodge
Rounding out their Australian tour, Caravãna Sun treated Brisbane fans to an incredible show on Friday night. The final leg of the indie rocker’s national tour took place in the Fortitude Valley’s intimate Black Bear Lodge. The small, whiskey bar-themed venue housed a sold-out show and it was clear why. Stepping on stage, Caravãna Sun began their …