The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Brendan Hitchens

Brendan Hitchens, Journalist
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Features / Music
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Title Fight, Paper Arms, Post Blue
"There’s a fragility to the band that makes them seem vulnerable, but rather than a weakness, they channel it into something intrinsically captivating."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Against Me!, Joyce Manor, Ceres
"Against Me! aren’t simply riding the crest of a new wave... their conquerors"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Joelistics, Astronomy Class, Birdz
Tonight, Joelistics asserted himself as one of a kind and confirmed just how good he is.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Meghan Trainor
"Showing an arsenal of talents that belie her 21 years"
Reviews / Arts
Tripod & Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
"Tonight that ambition reached an all new level."
Reviews / Arts
Raw Comedy National Final
Angus Gordon is the "rightfully awarded winner."
Reviews / Arts
Akmal
"Perpetuating stereotypes."
Reviews / Arts
The Comedy Zone
"Not 100% polished" but "a great sample of the future of Australian comedy."
Reviews / Arts
Scott Dooley
"Are we laughing at him or with him?"
Reviews / Arts
Double Date
"More confusing than funny."
Reviews / Arts
Steele Saunders: I Love Green Guide Letters
"A superb podcast, but an even better live show."
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