Melissa Borg, Journalist

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Features / Music

The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Melissa Borg

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

Live Review: Paul Kelly, Angus & Julia Stone, Alex Lahey, DD Dumbo, Angie McMahon

"It was all gravy, baby."

Live Review: Press Club, White Blanks, Sports Bra

"It would be easy to dismiss Press Club as just another punk band, but there is something potent about their sound that leaves you wanting more."

Live Review: Holy Holy, Clews, San Mei

"The band had an agenda tonight and that was to showcase some new tracks."

Live Review: Tia Gostelow, Alexander Biggs, Darby

"It’s rare that an artist’s music sounds so varied, from blues to indie-pop, the depth and complexity of Gostelow’s tracks are amazing."

Live Review: Jack River, Jess Kent, Annie Hamilton

"Sure to be one for the ‘best of’ lists soon."

Live Review: G Flip, Bloods, Erthlings

"A name we’ll keep hearing for a while."

Live Review: The Bamboos, Godtet

"One of the greatest modern soul-funk acts around town."

Live Review: Day Three - Splendour In The Grass 2018

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Live Review: Day Two - Splendour In The Grass 2018

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