“Wow, you know all the words. It’s like being back in Paris” – Thomas Mars I went to Festival Hall last night expecting a suave and sophisticated show from the French pop maestros (a belief which was only solidified when the guitarist appeared on stage wearing a neck scarf). What I got was an energetic, […]
Continue readingGig Review: Franz Ferdinand @ The Forum, 3rd March
“You know it’s going to be a good night when you see the entire room rocking” – Alex Kapranos Short version: Fuuuuck. Long version:
Continue readingGig Review: Hungry Kids Of Hungary @ The East Brunswick Club, 27th February
This was only my second ever gig at The East Brunswick Club, one of Melbourne’s smaller music venues, and it was an absolutely great one.
Continue readingGig Review: The Aussie BBQ Showcase
Last night the ‘Stage Mothers’, two Melbournian music fans, put on a showcase of up and coming Aussie indie acts at the Corner Hotel. It was the first time the two had put on one of their shows, known as South By Southwest, in Australia. The Stage Mothers’ main game is taking Aussie bands and […]
Continue readingGig Review: Jonathan Boulet @ St Kilda Festival, 14th February
Earlier today, Jonathan Boulet played a 45 minute set at the enormous St Kilda festival. This was my second time seeing him live this weekend, but he was very impressive the first time, and free live music is hard to resist, so I had no doubts about seeing him again.
Continue readingGig Review: The XX @ Polyester Records, 4th February
Guest Writer: Denham Last Thursday evening, no more than 50 people gathered in Polyester Records on Flinders Lane for an intimate and, as bassist Oliver Sim described it, “very cosy” performance from The XX, who could probably fill virtually any venue in Australia they wished to.
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March 6, 2010 
