Naarm/Melbourne band Press Club maintain the rage with the release of their fourth album To All The Ones That I Love.
Category: Reviews
Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular @ ICC Theatre, Eora/Sydney – 1 May 2025
10 years after the first time I saw Les Miserables on stage, I was keen to take it all in again at the Les Miserables Arena tour, a production celebrating 40 years of this revered musical. I mentioned last time I saw Les Mis that it’s much more my husband’s thing than mine. While I love musical theatre, my favourites are much more contemporary and a little less depressing. But I was psyched to see West End icons Alfie Boe and Michael Ball in the flesh. What a rare opportunity. They, and the rest of this stacked cast, did not disappoint.
“Forever is a Long Time” – Littlefair
Littlefair captured my heart with the release of “Happy” a couple of months ago. Now they’ve given us a little more enjoy with the release of their fabulous EP, Forever is a Long Time.
Toto & Christopher Cross @ ICC Theatre, Eora/Sydney – 19 April 2025
When I heard Christopher Cross and Toto were heading to Australia, I was initially excited. But then my logical brain kicked in. It told me that I didn’t know enough songs to warrant spending the money, that I was too busy anyway to fit it in, that perhaps these acts would be showing their age, so I didn’t buy tickets. Then fate intervened and a friend gifted me his ticket when he couldn’t make the concert. I am so grateful that he did, because the show last night was absolutely brilliant.
Cyndi Lauper @ Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Mulubinba/Newcastle – 7 April 2025
After more than four decades touring the world, Cyndi Lauper’s made the decision to step away from the stage. Thankfully not before bidding fans around the world a fond farewell. It’s been 14 years since I saw this icon live. I resisted a few double bills and had a few clashes, so I was thrilled that the stars aligned for me to see her one last time.
“Survival” – Harry Cleverdon
It feels like Harry Cleverdon’s album, Survival, has been a long time coming. He released an experimental psychedelic album under the moniker SonofHarry in 2023, but Survival is the first released under his own name. It’s also the first featuring the sweet country-folk-pop sound I’ve enjoyed from Harry since 2022. But you know what they say about good things coming to those who wait.
Misneach @ The Domain, Eora/Sydney – 16 March 2025
St Patrick’s Day came early to Eora/Sydney yesterday with the first ever Misneach festival, a welcome addition to the city’s festival calendar. The brainchild of regular visitor to our shores Dermot Kennedy, the festival was a celebration of Irish culture.
“New Love” – Ziggy Alberts
Ziggy Alberts has crammed an awful lot into his 14 years in the music industry. He’s won APRA Awards, racked up more than a billion streams, and played shows all over the world. While others may be daunted through their journey, it seems like nothing phases Ziggy. His signature chill shines through his recently released seventh album, New Love.
“memory lane” – Sienna Tenn
Sienna Tenn casts a spell with her beautiful debut EP, memory lane. This seven-song collection provides a glimpse into the talents of this Meeanjin/Brisbane talent who isn’t afraid to do it all.
“Ruin & Repair” – The Audreys
It’s been 11 long years since The Audreys’ released their fourth album ‘Til My Tears Roll Away. After the death of founding member and guitarist Tristan Goodall in 2022, many wondered whether that album would be their last. But now the patience of fans has been rewarded with a beautiful new album, Ruin & Repair.