The Music 2017 Writers' Poll: Cristiana Linthwaite-Gibbins

Cristiana Linthwaite Gibbins, Journalist
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Features / Music
Reviews / Live
Live Review: London Grammar, James Vincent McMorrow, The Kite String Tangle, Mansionair, Wafia
London Grammar are well worth the wait and risking bouts of claustrophobia in an almost at-capacity venue
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Amity Affliction, PVRIS, Beartooth, Make Them Suffer
"Everything they offer their audience is meaningful."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Seraphic, Weightless In Orbit, Tai Sui, Raven's Lair
"Sam's vocals soar above the incessant rhythmic riffs and shredding on guitar, like a valkyrie readying herself to descend from up high."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bliss N Eso, Dylan Joel
"This evening's show is like cramming the energy of an arena size hip hop gig into a medium auditorium."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: All Time Low, Neck Deep, The Maine
"The band’s ability to engage the entire audience is impressive and their inter-song banter is wildly entertaining."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Adele
"The soul-baring nature of Adele’s music combined with jazz and soul influences breathes new life into the simple pop ballad."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Twelve Foot Ninja, Osaka Punch, Humality
"This must be what an underworld jazz club sounds like."
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Live Review: Guns N' Roses, Rose Tattoo
"This performance and participation by the audience delivers the seemingly impossible combination of hedonistic piety."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Mayday Parade, The Early November
"The set list for tonight is very much a throwback to favourites from Mayday Parade’s earlier repertoire."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Harts, Mary Handsome, The Iron Eye
"Harts has breathed life into classic styles and carried them into the 21st century."
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Live Review: Maroochy Music & Visual Arts Festival
"We say goodbye to the Maroochy Music & Visual Arts Festival for another year, soaked, ecstatic, and eagerly awaiting next year’s event."
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