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Joe Dolan, Journalist

Joe Dolan

In 2016, I was studying professional writing when an email dropped into my inbox with an opportunity to intern with a budding street press magazine (those were a thing back then). By the end of the eight-or-so-week course I was hooked - and for some bizarre reason,The Musicdecided to keep me around.

Since then I’ve gone on to review countless live gigs, albums, standup sets, theatre shows and gotten to interview some bone fide legends along the way too. Nowadays, I even perform and work on the occasional show myself, but I still like to find time to get out amongst the action whenever I can.

If it weren’t forThe Music, I can genuinely say my life would be totally different. Definitely more boring, to say the least.

Features / Film & TV
Julia Zemiro & Astrid Jorgensen Talk Groundbreaking Live ‘Pub Choir’ TV Event
"Making beautiful music with strangers, what’s not to love about that?"
Features / Film & TV
Why Is Everyone Talking About The New Bo Burnham Special? We Break It Down
Comedian Bo Burnham has floored viewers the world over with his subversive new Netflix special 'Inside'. Here, we try and dissect why so many people are connecting with the piece.
Features / Music
Thinking Of Heading Out For Queensland Music Trails? Here's Where To Start
Queensland Music Festival is looking a little different this year. The 2021 celebration of arts, music and culture is hitting the road and heading out across the landscape for the inaugural Queensland Music Trails. All throughout the Sunshine State, a slew of wondrous live gigs will be taking place in some of the most incredible settings around. Here are just some of the events happening during the fest, as well as some choice landmarks and locations to take in along the way.
Features / Music
Gordi's New Live EP Was Never Really Meant To Happen
While recording her new EP, 'Refracted: Live At Phoenix Central Park', Gordi says she 'felt like a ghost just being watched'. The NSW artist tells Joe Dolan how it all came together.
News / Music
Looks Like Hoodoo Gurus Might Have A New Album On The Way...
It's been a big week for Hoodoo Gurus!
News / Music
Hoodoo Gurus Announce 40th Anniversary Tour With Special Guests The Dandy Warhols
"I had no clue that they’d even be aware of us."
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Joe Mungovan - 'Soaking Up The Sunshine'
"Everything in the Airbnb had been labeled, including the garbage bin."
Features / Premiere
SINGLE PREMIERE: Sami Cartwright - 'Floodgates'
"I wrote 'Floodgates' about finding myself and regaining confidence after a dark period."
Reviews / Arts
Daniel Sloss - 'Hubris'
Daniel Sloss returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Reviews / Arts
Josh Glanc - 'In A One-piece Crotch-cut Short-sleeve Polo'
"It's pure comedic genius disguised as senseless lunacy..."
Reviews / Arts
Luka Muller - Old/New/Other
"Muller is a genial and radiating stage presence no matter what he’s doing."
Reviews / Arts
Reuben Kaye - The Butch Is Back
"It may very well be the best show of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 2021."
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