Dark Mofo Returns with a More Commercial Vibe – and Some of the Old Classics
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A new Artistic Director transitions cult festival Dark Mofo into a new era – perhaps a little more commercial than usual
‘Death to America’: DIIV Held Nothing Back on Their Political Australian Tour
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsDIIV showed that they've become a meatier, more interesting band over the years at their final Australian tour stop in Sydney
‘The AC/DC of Their Generation’: Parkway Drive Deliver Career-Defining Performance at Sydney Opera House
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsThe one-time event brought the metalcore legends to the Concert Hall for a black tie affair
Katy Perry’s Australian Tour Is Far From Perfect. But the ‘Genuine’ Pop Icon Is Still Trying Her Best
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsThe generational spread in the crowd at Rod Laver Arena last night highlighted Katy Perry's enduring appeal
Japanese Breakfast’s Sydney Show Dazzles, Even When the Lights Go Out
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsEven when the light show cuts out, Japanese Breakfast’s energy and charm keeps the Vivid Sydney crowd mesmerised
How Blues on Broadbeach (and Jimmy Barnes) Turned the Gold Coast Into a Soul Revival
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsBlues on Broadbeach was a four-day deep dive into soul, sweat and rock ’n’ roll, culminating in an epic performance from Jimmy Barnes
Rolling Stone X Cholula’s Cinco Sounds Wrap-Up: Music, Mexican Heat And More
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsFrom spicy eats to indie beats—here’s what went down at Rolling Stone AU/NZ x Cholula’s Cinco Sounds featuring Client Liaison, Lotte Gallagher and Melbourne’s all-women mariachi band Queen of Hearts.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour Is a Spellbinding Display of Star Power
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsThe pair put on a spellbinding show that displayed what true star power looks like
The Offspring Prove They’re Still Pretty Fly in Melbourne
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsMelburnians of all ages spiked their hair and frosted their tips for a retro outing with The Offspring
Alessia Cara’s Australian Return Was Worth the Wait. The Intimate Setting Made It Even More Special
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsThe returning Canadian singer-songwriter made her Sydney show feel like a house party, the kind of sensation that is rarely felt in a stadium-sized environment
