The very best music makes you feel something. As the artist shares their stories and bears their soul, it triggers your memories and brings your emotions to the surface. Mine are sitting raw now as I spend time with Kate Gill’s EP from my bedroom floor.
The mercury might be falling, but Hollow Coves are keeping the summer vibes flowing with their cool new album Nothing to Lose. Full of chilled out tunes that will have you thinking of the sun, surf, and sand, this album sounds good at any time of year.
Kiwi-born, Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Kerryn Fields has thoroughly captivated me with her new live EP The Folk Singer. This collection of songs is a powerful reminder of the value of simplicity.
I dragged my feet to see The Band CAMINO last night. The show was my third Tuesday night gig in as many weeks. I was off to The Metro, which really isn’t my favourite venue. They attract buzzy bands, but the sound quality is often subpar, the lighting feels like something from a Tim Burton film, and I’m too old for venues that don’t have a generous amount of seats. Any night out in Sydney usually means arriving home after 1am. I also wasn’t sure I was ready to switch gears after such an incredible time with Matchbox Twenty. But despite my reservations, I made another trip down the highway to Eora/Sydney. I am so glad that I did.
I recently shared my jubilation after attending Matchbox Twenty’s first Sydney show on the long-awaited Slow Dream tour. That was one of three Matchbox shows I attended in just eight days. I considered writing a review of each one, as each one was special in its own right, but instead with the dust settling on that frenetic, fantastic period I thought instead I’d like to write a post about embracing your deep passion for a band.
Eora/Sydney-based singer-songwriter Ella Haber has wowed me with her new EP, Moments Between Dreams. It’s an exquisite collection of songs so that are both expertly crafted, yet so heartfelt.
Boorloo/Perth-based group Veruca Moon have been building a strong following through performances at Western Australian events like Nannup Music Fest, WAMFest, and RTR’s Winter Music Fest. Now with the release of their self-titled debut EP, it’s time for the rest of the country to hear what they can do.
Music can be such a powerful force. It can help you feel seen and understood at times when you think no one in your orbit gets you. It can lift you up and it can comfort you. If you’re lucky, you find a band that resonates with you so deeply that their music becomes a companion for you throughout your life. The band evolves as you do, and you somehow stay in alignment. For me, that band is Matchbox Twenty. I can’t write a review of their Eora/Sydney show last night with any sense of objectivity, but I can share what it was like to see my favourite band after 12 long years.
Claire Anne Taylor may just be the greatest singer you haven’t heard of yet. I know that sounds like an incredibly bold claim, but press play on her latest album Giving it Away and see if you don’t agree with me.
While his next official studio album is some time away, Matt Joe Gow has dropped a special treat for his fans online. Exclusive to streaming services, The Woodshed Sessions is a beautiful collection of Matt’s best loved songs stripped back to their very essence.