Jenny Nguyen, Journalist

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Live Review: Northeast Party House, Alice Ivy, Sparrows

"[I]t was the classics that got the crowd going the most."

The Book Of Mormon

"[U]nmissable and addictive." Pic by Jeff Busby.

Live Review: Unsound Adelaide

"Complimentary earplugs were being distributed to the crowd and for good reason."

Live Review: Odette, Thando

"Her distinguished vocals are robust, warm and comforting and the spoken word poems are lightly articulated but heavy with meaning."

Live Review: Grizzly Bear

"Grizzly Bear are an authentic, enigmatic group whose brand of lo-fi indie rock continues to appeal to music connoisseurs both old and young."

Live Review: George Maple, Cxloe, Mimi

"George Maple is a powerful vocalist with a distinctive artistic vision."

Got FOMO From Missing FOMO? Here's What Went Down

Getting ready for Melbourne and Sydney FOMO Fests? Here's what to expect.

Live Review: Cashmere Cat, Strict Face, TRFK, Thrillho

"Known for his unique genre-crossing cuts of R&B, deep and tropical house, Hoiberg is a favourite among connoisseurs of modern electronic music."

Live Review: Gang of Youths, Ruby Fields, Fountaineers

"... An emotive and cathartic out-of-body experience."

Live Review: Julia Jacklin, Gabriella Cohen, Jess Locke

"Jacklin... captured the hearts and attention of all in the room."

The Wildcard Win, Best Shout-out & Other SAM Awards You Might Have Missed

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Live Review: Deftones, Karnivool, Voyager

"At one point it looked like he was about to jump in for a crowd surf."

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