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

Glenn Waller, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Haitus Kaiyote, Myele Manzanza, Hailey Cramer, Rita Satch
All eyes were on Hiatus Kaiyote's charismatic frontwoman Nai Palm.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Joe Satriani, Sit Down, Servant!!
Legendary Joe Satriani brought his trademark sound to Melbourne.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Shihad, High Tension, Cairo Knife Fight
A set so tight you'd think they made a deal with the devil
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bob Log lll, Pork Chop Party, The Burnt Sausages
“I want my balloons popped, Melbourne."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bombay Bicycle Club, City Calm Down, East
Bass player Ed Nash pumps out the low-end vigorously, long hair a blur, feeding off the energy from the crowd.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Protest The Hero, Reclaim The Fire, Sentinel
Protest The Hero keep their well-oiled machine rep in check at The Hi-Fi.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Toehider - What Kind Of Creature Am I?
"Toehider have created an album that abounds in more than just vocal hooks and guitar chops"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Voyager, Caligulas's Horse, Toehider, Orsome Wells
"Live favourite I Am The Revolution then concludes the set and brings a night of proud and progressive Australian rock to an end"
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Lowtide - Lowtide
"Lowtide have succeeded in making an album that combines all the elements that make shoegaze such a satisfying listen."
Reviews / Arts
Alana Conway - Songbird: Songs Of Eva Cassidy
A graceful Eva Cassidy tribute from Alana Conway.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Usurper Of Modern Medicine, Whipped Cream Chargers, Duck Duck Chop, IO - The Catfish
Usurper Of Modern Medicine should be commended for having the ‘nads to play given their situation.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: DZ Deathrays, Palms, Foam
"D and Z ghost images dance on the retinas of the sonically pummelled as a parting gift."
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