Melina Scarfo, Journalist

Live Review: Moses Gunn Collective, The Family Jordan, Hunt, Zen Panda

"Sadly the crowd wasn't welcoming, from the rude hecklers to the guy shoving his phone in Moore's face."

Live Review: Horror My Friend

"If Horror My Friend can sound this incredible in a tiny record store, there is no stopping them on stage."

Live Review: The 1975, The Japanese House

"Even if they're not your favourite band, when you're witnessing them live they are everything to you in that moment."

Features / Music

The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Melina Scarfo

Live Review: Futuresounds V

"Songs blurred seamlessly together with constant infectious beats, ensuring everyone danced long into the night."

Live Review: The Creases, Archers, St. Morris Sinners

The usually reliable Creases suffered some unfortunate technical setbacks, but their openers helped soften the blow

Live Review: Holy Holy, Fractures, Glass Skies

"Nostalgic guitar riffs coupled with warm vocals echoed through the room, utterly captivating the crowd."

Live Review: West Thebarton Brothel Party, The Pretty Littles, Young Offenders

"With seven members, they're a jumble of thrashy guitars, jangly percussion and gang vocals."

Live Review: Velociraptor, Sincerely, Grizzly, It's A Hoax

"They're simply a whole lot of wacky fun."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Flowermouth - Urethane

"The Perth punk-rockers explore familiar territory on their second EP with its references to suburbia and loneliness."

Live Review: Stonefield, Magic Bones, Destrends

"After so many years performing together, the Findlay sisters move with harmony and prowess."

Live Review: Gold Fields, KLP, Problems

"Gold Fields and KLP filled the dark bar with sunshine-kissed tunes that could warm even the coldest of hearts."

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