Live reviews
LIVE: LORD HURON – Atlanta, GA, USA – August 1, 2026
Venue: Coca-Cola Roxy City: Atlanta, GA Date: August 1, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Rob Griffis (https://www.robgphoto.com/concert) There are few bands capable of transforming a concert venue into another world quite like Lord Huron. On Saturday night at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, the indie folk favorites delivered a mesmerizing 20-song performance that blended cinematic storytelling, […]
LIVE: PARKWAY DRIVE – Perth | Boorloo, 1 August 2026
LIVE: PARKWAY DRIVE – Perth | Boorloo, 1 August 2026 with Oceans & Omens, Blush – Metropolis, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Josh Ainsworth Photography by Luke Baker As any long serving PWD fan from Perth would attest, Parkway gig announcements in our sleepy little city have been a rollercoaster of emotions in the last […]
LIVE: SILVERSUN PICKUPS – Perth | Boorloo, 21 July 2026
LIVE: SILVERSUN PICKUPS – Perth | Boorloo, 21 July 2026 Astor Theatre, Perth, Western Australia Photography by De Williams
Interviews
A Dirty Dozen with MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT – July 2026
According to a recent press release: ” MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT, the brainchild of Derrick Ryan that sprouted from the fertile musical grounds of Nashville in 2016, is back with a new track. Today, he shares “It Was Never A Phase.” Minute After Midnight continues to welcome listeners into his world. Ryan has mastered the art of moody melodics that feel at once wholly intimate and crafted […]
A Dirty Dozen with BEN KOEHLER from ARCHERS – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “Wisconsin-based rock band ARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] — want to “Get Paid!” Today, the band shares the video for new single “Get Paid.” The video, directed by Blackwolf Imaging, captures the essence of turning lemons into lemonade. On the track, drum and bass loops wrap around razor sharp and […]
A Dirty Dozen with MARCO HEUBAUM from XANDRIA – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “German symphonic metal band XANDRIA presents the third single from their upcoming album, Eclipse. “Northstar” is a guiding light in their discography. The track features uplifting dynamics with Celtic tin and low whistles, weaving together heavy guitars, cinematic grandeur, and folk elements, to create a journey full of discoveries. Looking back on […]
Music reviews
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC May 2026, Independent Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 90% I’ve long been a fan of these motor city mayhem merchants, a proper rollicking rock band rolling to the beat of their very own drum, bass and guitar. With Prismatic – their sixth full length album, testament to their longevity and […]
SINGLE REVIEW: Darkyra – We Are Blind
SINGLE REVIEW: Darkyra – We Are Blind Released 10 July 2026 Reviewed by Scarrrlet Black Thankfully, this Perth-based operatic, symphonic, goth metal band is back in business. Initially the solo brainchild of songwriter, Gina Bafile, Darkyra have re-emerged as a tight ensemble, featuring Bafile on vocals, Drew Casella on drums, Maaz Malik on […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS
ALBUM REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – 42 DAYS Independent May 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% From opener You Ain’t Foolin’ Me it’s patently clear that The Rose Carleo Band are on the level. Like the protagonist of this song, we can usually smell anything fake a mile off, and what we have here is […]
News
Chiodos ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ 20th Anniversary Australian Tour 2026
Chiodos ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ 20th Anniversary Australian Tour 2026 With Special Guests Rain City Drive (USA) + The Beautiful Monument All Nereids (and Australians) Beware, this November Michigan post-hardcore icons CHIODOS are set to return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade, bringing their All’s Well That Ends Well […]
ABC ANNOUNCES THE LEXICON OF LIFE TOUR AUSTRALIA 2027
ABC ANNOUNCES THE LEXICON OF LIFE TOUR AUSTRALIA 2027 Martin Fry brings The Lexicon of Love and a career of classic hits back to Australia for the first time in more than 10 years when ABC returns for a national tour – March 2027 Legendary British pop icons ABC, fronted by the inimitable Martin Fry, […]
ROSE TATTOO ANNOUNCE FINAL YEAR OF TOURING
ROSE TATTOO ANNOUNCE FINAL YEAR OF TOURING After Five Decades Of Blood, Sweat, Beers & Rock ‘N’ Roll, An Australian Institution Takes Its Final Bow For more than 50 years, Rose Tattoo have been one of Australia’s most uncompromising and influential rock bands. From the pubs of Sydney to stages across Europe, the UK and […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: SERIOUSLY SILLY – THE LIFE OF TERRY JONES by Robert Ross
BOOK REVIEW: SERIOUSLY SILLY – THE LIFE OF TERRY JONES by Robert Ross Coronet/Hachette, 2025 Paperback Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 88% Monty Python keypin Terry Jones’ life is wonderfully scrutinised by long-time colleague and friend Robert Ross, a “comedy historian” who has done similar works covering Peter Sellers, Marty Feldman and Sid James, and was […]
BOOK REVIEW: LAST RITES by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres
BOOK REVIEW: LAST RITES by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres Sphere/Hachette 2025 Paperback Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% The main problem I had with 2010’s I Am Ozzy was that it didn’t sound enough like Ozzy’s voice: the stories were rehashes of those we’ve heard many times before, and it felt, to be honest, like […]
BOOK REVIEW: THE PEN IS MIGHTIER by Edward Tudor Pole
BOOK REVIEW: THE PEN IS MIGHTIER by Edward Tudor Pole Old Castle Books February 2026 By Shane Pinnegar 84% Eddie Tudor Pole has lived quite the life, from Sex Pistol-adjacent punk rocker to armour-clad sword-waving popstar to star of stage and screens big and small to rocking troubadour. He also had a very disturbing and […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
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KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS ANNOUNCE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS ANNOUNCE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR First time back in Australia since 2018! Described as “a gift to those of us who still believe in magic” London family Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Durham, an extraordinary, talented trio of musicians and songwriters, can play any instrument they lay their hands on. Each one swapping […]
Old Mervs announce Carparks Australian and New Zealand Tour
Old Mervs announce Carparks Australian and New Zealand Tour “Heavy In The Morning”, “Tether” and “She Said” out now Carparks out Friday 2 October, preorder now Australia’s favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks. This October and November, Dave […]
Good Day Sunshine Festival announced for Margaret River
Good Day Sunshine Festival announced for Margaret River Saturday 24th October 2026 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River Matt Corby • Macy Gray (USA) • The Cat Empire • The Forever Party • Teischa • Birdland Good Day Sunshine is coming home! After a run of sold-out events at Gloucester Park, WA’s most beloved music festival […]
THE EXPLODING UNIVERSE OF ED KUEPPER TOUR RESCHEDULED
THE EXPLODING UNIVERSE OF ED KUEPPER TOUR RESCHEDULED New Live Album The Exploding Universe – Live And Expanded Remastered Reissues of Today Wonder & The Aints’ Autocannibalism out now Remote Control Records “Friends, due to the badly broken ankle of yours truly we have been forced to move our Exploding Universe tour back a few […]
A Dirty Dozen with SARA MILONOVICH from SARA MILONOVICH & DAISYCUTTER – July 2026
According to a recent press release: “A record about identity, persistence, and the common ground that brings us together, even when modern life threatens to pull us apart, Last Resort Motor Inn from Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter is the sound of a songwriter taking stock — not just of a changing America, but of a […]
LIVE: MEN AT WORK – Nashville, TN, USA – July 23, 2026
Venue: The Pinnacle City: Nashville, TN Date: July 23, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Thursday night on a co-headlining tour, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Men at Work played to an almost packed house at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN. In a very chill performance, everyone had assigned seating and was excited […]
LIVE: JIM JEFFERIES – Perth | Boorloo, 30 July 2026
LIVE: JIM JEFFERIES – Perth | Boorloo, 30 July 2026 RAC Arena Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar It’s always a little odd to see one man on a stage telling gags in a room big enough to park a couple of jumbo jets (especially when the sound is echoing back off the rear […]
TAYLOR MOSS SPEAKS UP WITH NEW SINGLE ‘MEGAPHONE’
The heartbeat of country music is stronger than ever as Taylor Moss returns with Megaphone, a bold new single that marks the dawn of her boldest era yet. An upbeat, foot stomping country classic urging us all to stand up and back ourselves. Megaphone is a declaration: Taylor isn’t just evolving, she’s reinventing herself […]
OLIVIA COGGAN SHARES ETHEREAL NEW SINGLE ‘FAULT LINE’
Like a glowing sunset on a warm summer’s day, the brand new single Fault Line out today from Australian indie folk-pop songstress Olivia Coggan radiates with lush arrangements and dreamy melodies. Also armed with a powerful personal narrative, Fault Line follows on from Olivia’s previous 2026 singles lend me your heart and bulletproof. Raw, […]
SYSTEM OF A DOWN ANNOUNCE MONUMENTAL AUSTRALIAN STADIUM EVENTS FOR 2027 WITH FAITH NO MORE
Following the massive sell-out success of their recent EU/UK Summer Stadium Tour (with back to back sell outs in Paris, London, and Warsaw), GRAMMY Award-winning rock icons SYSTEM OF A DOWN will return to Australia for their first headline tour in over a decade. Bringing with them FAITH NO MORE, these events will celebrate two […]
