Xavier Rubetzki Noonan, Journalist

Belle & Sebastian proved their worth - yet again - in Sydney.

MATES boasted a packed line-up of Australia’s finest indie-rock guitar bands.

A live band behind San Francisco rapper Watsky took this set to the next level in Sydney.

Joan Armatrading was a strong performer at the Enmore Theatre.

Head-banging hits for Bloods' triumphant return to their old stomping ground.

Here’s hoping The Blurst of Times returns to Sydney again next year.

The trio, 20 years since releasing their debut LP, Manilow, played the record in full, and as the heavyweight grunge of the titular opener gave way to the sunny, jangly Ingrown, a crowd full of forty-somethings cast their collective minds back.

While another showed a Cheap Trick-esque knack for power-pop melody