Reviews

The Play That Goes Wrong

"Things go down hill quicker than a greased pig on a Slip N’ Slide."

A O Lang Pho (Nouveau Cirque du Vietnam)

"A charming and winningly charismatic production with a hell of a lot of heart."

Attractor | XO State (Asia TOPA)

"Congratulations to all involved in the creation of this extraordinary, exhilarating piece."

Live Review: Methyl Ethel, Totally Mild, Felix Lush

"It was a delight to see a promising band beef up their set-list with stellar new material..."

All pics by Jodie Downie

Live Review: Descendents, Nursery Crimes

"It may only be February but I can’t see any punk or hardcore band topping this show for the rest of the year."

Pics by Bobby Rein

Live Review: Explosions In The Sky, FOREVR

"From the very first moment ... this show is absolutely captivating."

The Homosexuals, Or 'Faggots'

The 'Homosexuals, Or 'Faggots'' feels just too polite in our current no holds barred world to raise any eyebrows.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Green Buzzard - Space Man Rodeo

"They've swooped on that '70s-tinged Britpop shtick."

Live Review: Big Thief, Katy Steele

"Big Thief are a masterpiece that will leave you lingering in their majestic lyrics and indie-rock tunes for days."

Betroffenheit (Kidd Pivot and Electric Company Theatre)

"Every moment is razor-edged, precisely judged, essential and sincerely distilled into its most refined and urgent form."

Photo by Prudence Upton

Live Review: Explosions In The Sky

"Explosions In The Sky brought to bear all of rock music's potential."

Live Review: Methyl Ethel, Totally Mild

"There's the drone," Webb teases as the 'Ubu' intro kicks in.

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