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Alasdair Belling, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Teenage Wrist
Live Review: Teenage Wrist @ Mary’s Underground, Sydney
A lot was “underground” about Teenage Wrist’s first Sydney show.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Blind Guardian @ Metro Theatre, Sydney
As the setlist unfolded, each song was greeted with genuine cheers for both new and old material, a testament to the enduring appeal of Blind Guardian's music. 
Reviews / Live
P!nk
Live Review: P!nk @ Allianz Stadium
P!nk is changing what it means to be a pop star, and if this tour is anything to go by, she’s also changing what stadium performance looks like.
Reviews / Live
Ghost
Live Review: Ghost Roar To Life At First Date Of Aussie Tour In Sydney
After several decades in the cultural wilderness, Ghost are getting heavy music culture back on track.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Billie Eilish, Dora Jar
“If you have a problem and you want to scream about it, just scream."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: You Am I - 'The Lives Of Others'
"'The Lives Of Others' provides their sharpest output this side of the Millennium..."
Features / Music
The Music 2020 Writers' Poll: Alasdair Belling
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2020…
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Matt Berninger - Serpentine Prison
"Once you're used to his voice in a different world, things are quite enjoyable"
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Husky - Stardust Blues
"Husky continue to delve into new sonic areas whilst retaining their darkly beautiful knack for melody, and subsequently push the envelope conceptually."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Hockey Dad - Brain Candy
"... starting to explore a new side of themselves."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gordi - Our Two Skins
"These songs feel equal parts empowering and reflective, set to Gordi’s smorgasbord of folk, pop and piano ballads"
News / Music
REVIEW: Large And Recharged - Recharge 2020 Festival Brought The Goods
"The complete festival aesthetic - including a main stage, a side stage, full production, professional sound, food stalls, community initiative, etc - but accessed through the comfort of a tablet or computer screen at home."