'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Roshan Clerke, Journalist

Reviews / Album
Album Review: All We Are - All We Are
The band captures this sense only intermittently, but shows promise.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Ocean Party, Totally Mild, Workshop
The Ocean Party enjoyed themselves in Brissy and Brissy sure enjoyed them.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: St Jerome's Laneway Festival
FKA Twigs, Little Dragon and more transported Brisbane to different dimensions at Laneway Festival.
Features / Music
Beyond The Break Up Songs
“It’s very difficult for me to write a full, cohesive song unless I’m at home."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Dr Dog - Live At A Flamingo Hotel
"For a band that’s recorded seven studio albums."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Various - Teen Idols: A Future Classic Compilation
"There are likely hits of tomorrow, like Hayden James’ Something About You, and a few that feel lacklustre once you look past the production sheen."
Features / Music
The Music Writers' Poll 2014: Roshan Clerke
Freelancer
Reviews / Album
Album Review: George Maple - Vacant Space
"The London-based singer’s hushed voice creates a sense of intimacy."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Hiatus Kaiyote - By Fire
Multi-dimensional, poly-rhythmic gangster shit
Features / Music
Wired For Sound
"First and foremost I think that it’s important to play music that you really love.”
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Various/Kölsch - Balance Presents Kölsch
"This latest mix is a seamless blend of textures."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Flight Facilities, Client Liaison
Flight Facilities let the music be the star of their Brisbane show
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