Andy Hazel, Journalist

Andy Hazel is a writer and musician based in Melbourne. He is also the senior editorial producer at The Saturday Paper for which he also writes. His writing also appears in IndieWire, The Monthly, Guardian Australia and The Curb.

Al Jardine

Live Review: Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band @ Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Tonight's concert is a validation not only of Jardine as a performer but, as he frequently reminds us, of his bandmate Brian Wilson's songwriting genius.

Stereolab

Live Review: Stereolab, Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo @ Forum Melbourne

There is a sense of soothing joy when a band like Stereolab recreates a studio recording so effectively in concert.

Cass McCombs

Live Review: Cass McCombs, Bodies Of Divine Infinite Eternal Spirit @ Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne

The Californian singer-songwriter makes a triumphant return to Melbourne.

The Beths

Live Review: The Beths, Womb @ Forum Melbourne

What is heartening about tonight’s show is how many of The Beths’ newer songs, like Metal and the ensuing Til My Heart Stops, get the biggest responses of the night.

Bic Runga

Live Review: Bic Runga @ Northcote Theatre, Melbourne

On the first Australian show of her Red Sunset tour, one of Aotearoa's most beloved singer-songwriters makes a low-key but joyous return.

Bluetile Lounge

Live Review: Bluetile Lounge, Garage Sale, Wriding @ Brunswick Ballroom

Bluetile Lounge's first concert in 25 years, and first ever show outside Perth, saw one of the world's most beloved slowcore bands strike gold on their first attempt.

Stella Donnelly at Melbourne's Corner Hotel

Live Review: Stella Donnelly, Ullah, Hannah McKittrick @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne

The acclaimed singer-songwriter launches her album 'Love and Fortune' at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, with support from Ullah and Hannah McKittrick.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's Alec Ounsworth

Live Review: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Loose Tooth @ The Night Cat, Melbourne

The sing-along is thunderous, the kind of joyous communal release that is almost impossible to produce unless you're happy to embrace nostalgia.

Features / Music

KPop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters Talk 'Golden': Inside The Biggest Song Of The Year

“I just heard the few notes of the beginning, and then I just had tears.” HUNTR/X and Maggie Kang, co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, on making 2025’s biggest song.

Dick Diver

Live Review: Live Review: Dick Diver @ Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne

As one of Australia's most gifted musical acts return to the stage for the first time in years, Melbourne music-lovers were out in full force to show their appreciation.

Supergrass

Live Review: Supergrass, Rocket Science @ The Forum, Melbourne

Performing for the 30th anniversary of 'I Should Coco,' Supergrass prove they're much more than youthful nostalgia.

Max Richter

Live Review: Max Richter @ Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Performing two beloved albums front-to-back, Max Richter delivered a powerful and memorable concert.

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