What a glorious way to bring in the New Year! Witness three powerhouse performances from musical theatre royalty, accompanied by conductor John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra. It is the stuff of goosebumps. Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman lay it all on the line. Emotional resonance is palpable throughout. Many times, I had a lump…
Let’s clear up the most obvious question about Better Man, so I can get on with talking about the film. Yes, Robbie Williams’ biopic sees the pop star portrayed as a CGI monkey and that is because he always saw himself as a little less evolved than others. While you obviously do a double take…
Heavy Moss formed in Geelong in late 2022 when Lucas Harwood and Sam Ingles reconnected after moving back to their hometown. The two had previously played together in Atolls, a band known for its gritty, retro-inspired sound. Seeking a fresh direction, they brought in Kyle Tickell and Bec Goring to complete the lineup. With Harwood’s…
Phil Elverum, the creative force behind Mount Eerie, has been a defining figure in experimental indie music for over two decades. Starting with the Microphones, he gained recognition for his introspective and atmospheric soundscapes, especially on albums like The Glow Pt. 2. In 2003, he began recording as Mount Eerie, adopting a more meditative perspective….
Father John Misty – the moniker of Josh Tillman – has carved a distinctive path in modern music with his blend of sardonic wit and introspective storytelling. After his tenure as Fleet Foxes’ drummer, Tillman emerged as a solo artist, quickly establishing himself as a critical darling with his lush folk-rock sound. Over time, he’s…
Featuring Sacred Harp, otherwise known as shape-note or fasola, singing, The Hall is a moving and superbly executed offering. It involves a community choir delivering a capella in four-part harmony. The story concerns three members of a family. Tup (Natasha Herbert) has been diagnosed with Stage 4 frontotemporal dementia. She is incontinent and prone to…
Sharp Pins is the solo project of Kai Slater, best known as the frontman of the art-punk band Lifeguard. Slater started Sharp Pins to explore a new musical direction, different from Lifeguard’s intense, noisier style. Blending sounds and aesthetics from 1960s and 1970s rock with modern indie-pop sensibilities, this is an under-the-radar project with maximum…
From relatively humble beginnings in 1956, when only seven nations competed, the Eurovision Song Contest has grown into a juggernaut of entertainment. There’s a great sense of anticipation before each year’s fresh competition, as TV audiences burgeon. Some 160 million people from more than 150 countries were involved in voting for their favourite artist this…
Formed in 1978, The Cure quickly rose from the English post-punk scene to become one of the world’s most influential and beloved bands. Songs of a Lost World marks The Cure’s first album in 16 years, bringing fans a long-awaited continuation of their iconic work. It’s hard not to hype this release, especially given the…
A Peter Pan origin story, Peter and the Starcatcher is a slapstick pantomime fantasy, infused with music, dance and puppetry. So, it is a bit of a liquorice all sorts, which tickles the funny bone most when the cast ad libs, as Colin Lane and Pete Helliar are so adept at doing. Look out for…
