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Claire Dunton, Journalist

Claire Dunton

Claire Dunton is a Melbourne-based writer who loves indie rock, psychedelic rock and anything that makes her public transport rides groovy. Born in Brissie, Claire fell in love with the Australian music scene at The Zoo, BIGSOUND and countless venues and events that shape music careers and communities. She’s also an avid blogger.

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Conan Gray

Live Review: Conan Gray, Esha Tewari @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Conan Gray brings his 'Wishbone World Tour' to Australian shores with a Brisbane performance that electrified thousands of fans.

Yothu Yindi

Live Review: Yothu Yindi @ QPAC, Brisbane

All the action from Yothu Yindi's first return to Brisbane in almost three decades.

Massive Attack

Live Review: Massive Attack @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Massive Attack were not simply planting the idea of corruption, greed and carnage; they were downright beating it into us.

Jessica Mauboy live at QPAC

Live Review: Jessica Mauboy @ Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane

Jessica Mauboy's sold-out 'The Story of Me' at QPAC's Clancestry Festival traced her twenty-year career through song and candid family stories, earning a standing ovation despite a chest infection.

Features / Music

Jem Cassar-Daley

'It's All Falling Into Place': Jem Cassar-Daley Announces Debut Album, 'tattoos used to come off in the pool'

It's a big day for Brisbane artist Jem Cassar-Daley, who has announced the release of her debut record, 'tattoos used to come off in the pool', and detailed a national run of tour dates.

Vacations

Live Review: Vacations @ The Triffid, Brisbane

They were, as we expected, worth the wait, with Vacations giving us all our favourite hits.

Features / Music

Vacations

'Reverse Culture Shock': Vacations On Their Australian Return And New Album 'Pursuit Of Anything'

As Vacations ready themselves to return to Australia and drop a new record, Campbell Burns reflects on the group's success from his adopted US home.

Features / Music

Katie Bates

'Feels Like A Rebirth': Katie Bates On The Journey From Bass-Playing Sidewoman To Emerging Grunge Artist

“I listen to a lot of '90s," Bates admits. "That's what I was raised on, and that's what I've continued to love throughout my whole musical life and career."

Mumford & Sons

Live Review: Mumford & Sons @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

With seven years between shows, Mumford & Sons' arrival was well overdue, with six studio albums and a whole lot of catching up to cover.

Mia Wray

Live Review: Mia Wray @ Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

Having seen Wray play at stadiums opening for Ed Sheeran and now at Black Bear Lodge, she has seamlessly translated her style and raw nature to a smaller venue, with the feeling of being invited into her inner circle.

Features / Music

Katy Steele

'If You Don't Like My Voice, You Probably Won't Like This Record': Katy Steele Bares All For 'undressed'

“It’s been a solo effort. A very insular process. It was all very spontaneous, the idea of jumping in the studio and doing an album, and a vinyl, and a tour."

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Live Review: Sting’s The Last Ship @ The Glasshouse Theatre, Brisbane

Written, composed by and starring Sting, The Last Ship has dropped its anchor in Brisbane for an exclusive season.

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