By Nick Corr. The Delines ‘The Imperial’ Cassette Party, Merri Creek Tavern 15 June 2023 On their second Australian tour, Portland’s The Delines brought their soul country sounds to Melbourne’s intimate Merri Creek Tavern for […]
Review by Des Cowley. Jason Bruer & Hammerhead – I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today (Independent, CD & Digital release) Sydney composer and saxophonist Jason Bruer formed his sextet Hammerhead in 2010, and this […]
Take Two: Bob Dylan Brings Some of His Classics Into the Now! On Shadow Kingdom, Dylan sings “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” “Queen Jane Approximately,” “Watching the River Flow” and ten others. By Michael Goldberg. […]
Review by Des Cowley. Steve Barry – In the Waves (Earshift Music, EAR078, CD & digital release) New Zealand-born pianist Steve Barry has been a strong presence on the Sydney scene since releasing his self-titled debut […]
Review by Des Cowley. The Necks – Travel (Northern Spy, NS158, Vinyl, CD & digital release) Simply put, Sydney trio The Necks defy category. I caught them on their recent 2023 tour, and was astonished – […]
Review by Des Cowley. John Harkins – The Cord (Independent, digital release) Pianist John Harkins hails from Chicago, but the for the past twenty-five years he has made Sydney his home. For this, his eighth […]
Review by Des Cowley. Bektet – Kinship (Independent, CD & digital release) Kinship represents the first outing by Melbourne-based band Bektet, the brainchild of up-and-coming saxophonist Jared Becker. It speaks volumes that he has chosen […]
Words Ian Bevington / Image Colin U’Ren The Necks – Meeniyan Town Hall, Saturday, May 20, 2023 Having previously experienced The Necks at venues as diverse as the Corner Hotel, The Myer Music Bowl and […]
Mick Thomas Where Only Memory Can Find You Album Launch, Memo Music Hall Melbourne Friday 19 May 2023 Review: Nick Corr Photos: Mark Hopper It was great to have a warm and crowded Memo Music Hall […]
Review by Des Cowley. Ilaria Crociani – Connecting the Dots (ABC, CD & digital) Italian-Australian singer Ilaria Crociani was mildly amused when, at age-50, she found herself recipient of a 2021 ABC Jazz Composer Commissioning […]
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