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

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lawrence Arabia - Toff In Town
There is honesty and wit within Arabia’s lyrics as he narrates and reflects upon awkward growing up experiences and falling in love.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Ned Collette & Wirewalker - Northcote Social Club
A welcome return to his hometown finds Collette sounding somewhat transformed.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lisa Mitchell
Her stage presence retains a certain awkwardness that is kind of cute.
Features / Music
License To Bounce
“Bounce is not about being gay or straight, it’s simply about having fun,” Nicky Da B enlightens Guido Farnell.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Bombay Royale - The Hi-Fi
"The Bombay Royale’s riotous take on Bollywood music is unapologetically kitsch and retro. It recalls a time in the ‘70s when western psychedelic rock, funk and blaxploitation had all exerted their influence on Bollywood music."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gossip - A Joyful Noise
"Guaranteed to win Gossip plenty of new fans."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Dawes - Toff In Town
Expecting only a handful of fans to attend their first headline show in Australia, Dawes are thrilled to find that they have managed to pack out the Toff.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Pogues, The Barons Of Tang @ Festival Hall
The Pogues are bringing down an unforgettable night of Rum, Sodomy and The Lash.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot
Tonight the Palace is awash with retro ‘50s fashion, from wiggle skirts to plenty of leopard print, leather jackets and the odd Teddy Boy drape coat