Xavier Fennell, Journalist

Live Review: High On Fire, Batpiss, YLVA, Big Bread

"Beads fly from his fingers as he smashes out heavier riffs than anyone present is worthy of hearing."

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"She holds her guitar aloft and asks the crowd 'if they're fuckin' hot yet?' assuring us that if we 'pass out together, it'll be really sexy'."

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Live Review: Thee Oh Sees, Orb, Power

"The band seem intent on rupturing as many eardrums as possible on their last night in the city."

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Live Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Alex Cameron

"Ruban Nielson is active on stage, unleashing a blistering solo letting everyone know that the crackling gusto of old is still there."

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"This isn't some pseudo-hippie shit, Goat are the real deal."

Live Review: Earthless, Elder, Fuck The Fitzroy Doom Scene

"The band moves effortlessly from riff to riff, glorifying it, building it."

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