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Mick Radojkovic, Journalist

Mick Radojkovic went to a Living Colour concert in his youth that “ruined him”. He is continually chasing his 'Amy' - that moment, that feeling, that pure pulsing energy of a show that will change his life again. Words will never replace the actual feeling that music gives us, but for the last fifteen years, he’s been writing for The Music to try and get there. Before that it was with Lunchbox, Aussie Playlist and Faster Louder. He also hosts an all-Australian music show on Sydney's 2SER, The Tuckshop.

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Best Coast, Totally Mild
"We're taken along on the ride, but with not a lot to look at, we rely on the vocals swimming in our heads."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Years & Years, Panama
"The popularity of each song could be measured by the screams (and Snapchats) from the adoring fans."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Wolf Alice, Bad//Dreems
"She stalks the stage like a rock veteran."
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Live Review: Everything Everything, Urban Cone
"As their band name would suggest, these Mancunians play everything."
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Live Review: Jones Jnr, Okenyo, The Venusians
"From slow-burning gospel to up-beat disco, there’s definite variety in this set, but the cold winter air may have taken some of the power from Ev Jones’ voice tonight."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Kite String Tangle, Dustin Tebbutt, Joy.
"There’s a collaborative feel to the evening and as the final electronic notes lingered in the air, the crowd floated out."
Reviews / Arts
60 In 60
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Gang Of Youths, Ecca Vandal, Big White
"Despite the extended length of their songs, they translated surprisingly well to a short rock show"
Reviews / Arts
Penny Greenhalgh: Pop Pop
Reviews / Arts
The Gala To End All Galas
"An excellent bunch of comics kept us laughing for over two hours."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett, Teeth & Tongue
"Barnett’s on-stage demeanour is one of shyness... until she begins to play."
Reviews / Arts
Ronny Chieng
"A genuine local treasure."