Review: The Manic Magic of Montaigne

There was a time, very recently, when the most likely person to know the name Montaigne was a philosophy major. Not so any more. These days many recognize it as the sobriquet of the singer-songwriter Jessica Cerro, and with good reason. Read More

Grinspoon Are Aus Rock Royalty, with Good Reason

There was a sense of splendour to the latest show at The Fortitude Music Hall. Read More

Brisbane Festival: The Bluebird Mechanicals

It’s a safe bet that The Bluebird Mechanicals is like no play you’ve ever seen before. Read More

Brisbane Festival: Bedtime Stories

Who among us is not beguiled by secrets, entranced by stories and intrigued by mystery? Who among us would not lean in with curiosity at a crack of thunder and the words, ‘It was a dark and lonesome night…’ Read More

More and More Montaigne

Jessica Cerro, otherwise known by her moniker ‘Montaigne‘, has had an enviable career by anyone’s standards. A Triple J Unearthed High Finalist while still in high-school, Montaigne kicked off her career in 2014 by signing a record deal and dropping two hit singles. Read More

Take A Dance With Nerida Matthaei

One of the most important functions of the arts is to help have society have those tough conversations – and to do it with style. If beautiful movement and societal commentary sound like a fun night out to you, then you should know about angel-monster; the newest dance installation from Phluxus2 Dance Collective. We sat down with artistic director Nerida Matthaei to find out more.

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Review: Alison Wonderland at the Tivoli

For someone with such a small stature, Alison knows how to play a crowd. When I arrived at the Tivoli on Thursday night, I couldn’t help think about a) how I had work tomorrow and b) how cold and sober I was. Read More

Review: Kingswood at The Zoo

As of last Friday night, Kingswood have taken the top spot in my brain for “Most Laid-Back Gig I’ve Ever Been To”. The band from Melbourne graced the stage at The Zoo halfway through their national tour, and boy, were they a delight.

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Review: Golden Features at Eatons Hill Hotel

Let me preface this by saying: when you are used to seeing your live performances in inner-city Brisbane, such as Fortitude Valley, Riverstage or Southbank, having to go all the way out to Eatons Hill is a hell of a trek. Let me also say: Golden Features made it oh so worth it. Read More

Gabriella Cohen Is Sweet, Surreal and Seriously Talented

Talking to Gabriella Cohen is a little like eating sherbet dipped ice-cream for the first time. Rather wonderful, a little odd, and quite possibly a small revelation. The same analogy extends to her new album, Pink is The Colour of Unconditional Love. We sat down with her to chat about it.

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INTERVIEW: MCKC & FeelsClub Go Head-to-Head

The Foundry has become renowned for their support of local musicians and this Saturday is their second Amp vs Amp event in their backroom. Read More

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PRESENTS: WONDERLAND 2016

This November the Brisbane Powerhouse will become home to your deepest fantasies and delights, intoxicating thoughts, and pure creative wonders. Step down the rabbit hole, and welcome to the debaucherous end-of-year carnival, Wonderland.  Read More

Review: We May Have To Choose

You do not speak, you listen. You sit quietly in a dark small room, and in just forty-five minutes you are delivered 621 worldly opinions from one woman, Emma Hall. With this; you are shocked, brought to tears, laughing, and all the while you’re thinking; because some day you may to have to choose.  Read More

Let Music Be Music: An Interview with Wafia

Brisbane’s WAFIA has flourished and come so far musically since pressing pause on her aspirations of becoming a doctor, including a recent Like A Version appearance with recent collaborator Ta-ku.

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