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.

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

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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.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Live Review: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings @ Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Yes, $170 is a lot for a ticket to see two people play acoustic instruments, but no one else can do this.

Superchunk

Live Review: Superchunk, The Meanies, Delivery @ Corner Hotel

Superchunk's records from the past 20 years - and their electrifying live show - aren’t just echoes of their youth; they’re bridges between then and now.

Web Story / Gallery

Pearl Jam @ Marvel Stadium

Live Review: Pearl Jam @ Marvel Stadium, Victoria

Pearl Jam’s lead singer Eddie Vedder has remained committed to music as a tool for personal salvation.

Peggy Frew

Live Review: Peggy Frew, Sweet Whirl @ Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne

With the pictures Frew draws across tonight’s songs, the power of writing your own story is at the core of her performance.

Buzzcocks

Live Review: Buzzcocks, Modern English @ Northcote Theatre, Melbourne

Buzzcocks are the perfect vehicle for what punk did best: genuine life-affirming music that found a virtue in simplicity and the songs to match it.

Industry / News

Shotkickers in Thornbury

Shotkickers Is Fundraising An Expansion: ‘We Want To Be Able To Give Bands That First Single Launch Level Gig’

As Melbourne’s live music venues face rising operational costs and a decline in income, one is looking to grow.

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