Review: Bag Raiders Keep Bringing the Fun Punch
byLast Friday night, the Bag Raiders returned to the stage for their first national tour in years, kicking things off at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Read on for our review by Talica Tamanitoakula.
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Review: Our Love Comes Back to James Blake
byOur team had the pleasure of seeing the English multi-instrumentalist at one of his sold-out ‘Assume Form Tour’ sideshows at Enmore Theatre, the week after his weekend performance North Byron Parklands for Splendour in the Grass 2019.
Words and photography by Talica Tamanitoakula
Review: Ella Haber Celebrates Her Debut EP at Oxford Art Factory
byLast Thursday night, we were invited to attend the release party for singer/songwriter Ella Haber celebrating the launch of her debut EP, “Clay” released via Soul Has No Tempo at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory (OAF). Read through for our thoughts on the EP and her sold-out live performance in her hometown. <3
#SYDFEST Review: Julia Holter
byArt-pop composer Julia Holter brought her distinctive sound to Sydney this past weekend, off the back of her ambitious new album “Aviary,” performing in the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent for Sydney Festival. Whilst her vocal range and her touring band was impressive, was it enough to impress the tough Sydney crowds? Click through to find out.
All photos captured by Prudence Upton for Sydney Festival.
#SYDFEST Review: Nakhane
bySouth African singer Nakhane recently performed at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, creating a powerful, emotive experience for everyone who was in attendance. He is captivating in front of a live crowd performing his unique blend of ethnic pop, African soul and synthetics.
All photos by Prudence Upton for Sydney Festival.
#SYDFEST Review: Neneh Cherry
byFrom torch anthems to trip hop, house, jazz, rap and riot girl punk, Neneh Cherry’s career has spanned 35 years of hits both critical and commercial. Earlier this week, the rebel icon of feminist pop brought her new Four Tet produced album “Broken Politics” and stacked back catalogue to Sydney’s Carriageworks. All photos captured by Victor Frankowski for Sydney Festival.
Concert Review: Rae Sremmurd at the Enmore Theatre
byWhilst Sydney’s leg of this year’s FOMO Festival has been on the news for all the wrong reasons, our writer Talica Tamanitoakula caught the sold-out sideshow of US act Rae Sremmurd last Wednesday evening. Click through to read all about it.
Photo Review: Kaiit at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory
byAnother night, another young artist takes to the stage in Sydney. This time around, it’s 19-year-old KAIIT that was the focus of our photographer Ishan Sharma’s captures. Kaiit’s profile on the Australian music scene has been propelled by impressive live performances in recent months and her Sydney performance on Thursday night took it to another level. Click through for more.
Photo Review: Ruel at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre
byAt the young age of just 15, Ruel was born to be a star and he proved that on stage this week in Sydney at the Enmore Theatre. Our photographer Ishan Sharma was there to capture all the action for this exclusive photo review. Check it out now!
[Photo Review] Red Bull Music Presents Mood Forever: Manu Crooks & Co
byOn the one-year anniversary of his “Mood Forever” debut EP release, Manu Crooks gave a spectacular homecoming performance from Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal, Cargo Hall last weekend supported by friends, close collaborators and incredible talents. Check out exclusive photos from the night captured by Ken Leanfore.