Lauren Baxter, Journalist

Live Review: Taking Back Sunday, Young Lions

"It’s music made for putting your friend in a headlock and screaming the lyrics into each other’s ears."

The YMCA done correctly in 'Wayne's World'. Photo via YouTube.

You Know How We Said You're Doing The 'YMCA' Dance Wrong? It Gets Worse...

Now the 'M' too?!

'Nowhere Left To Play Music': Calls To Reform Noise Regulations In Brisbane

“What good is all this new development if there’s nowhere left to play music?”

Our Entire Life Is A Lie: Here's How To Do The 'YMCA' Correctly

Have we been doing the 'YMCA' dance wrong this entire time?

Live Review: Conversations With Nick Cave

"It is testament, in my opinion, to the human spirit, how much we can actually feel."

Features / Music

The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Lauren Baxter

Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2018...

Who Were Aussie Artists Listening To In 2018? We'll Let Them Tell You

Live Review: Good Things Festival

"It’s about time we brought back a festival like this."

The Offspring's Encore In Adelaide Was Cut Short Because The Sound System Blew Up

The Kite String Tangle Takes Out The 2018 Grant McLennan Fellowship

“Danny impressed the judges with his songwriting, his commitment to his craft and the manner in which he has established himself in Queensland's creative community."

Double J Presenter's Soundtrack Featured On Apple's Mac Game Of The Year

"We love this game obviously and we're really proud of it."

Features / Music

Can't Wait To Hear 'Smash' At Good Things? The Offspring's Noodles Shares The Making Of

Almost 25 years ago, Epitaph Records released what would become the best-selling independent album of all time. Lauren Baxter travels back to 1994 with Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman to find out how The Offspring made 'Smash'.

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