'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Ted Dana, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Boom! Bap! Pow!, Anton Franc, Amanda Merdzan, DJ Erick Namorato
Not only did the gal and guys get everyone on their feet dancing, but even got a crowd gathered just outside begging for one more song when they finished.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Intrasonic, Enabler, Omega Is The New Alpha, Lyts
Toby Craig’s energy was awesome, with the frontman bouncing around the stage like a pinball, before announcing they have an album coming out in February.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Passenger, Stu Larson
Passenger invited Larsen on stage to end the night off beautifully with some crowd participation, before putting his guitar in its case, packing his suitcase and bidding farewell to the country.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Blindspot - Drink And Laugh
This is straight-up Australian-made punk rock to tailgate people to, the debut record for the boys from Joondalup.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Beaufort Street Festival 2013
The swarms of people, the live music and art, the food and the multitude of stalls set the scene for what was to be a great afternoon.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: John Butler
There were guitar changes for just about each song, and John made each and every one of them cry.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Eskimo Joe, Rainy Day Women, Red Engine Caves
The frontman then wrapped up the night by jumping down from the stage and singing most of the last song from deep within the crowd.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Anton Franc
The guys didn’t let that (ever so slightly disturbing) mental picture hang around long, with another three songs capping off the night sweetly.
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