Steph Wood, Manning and Dolce Blue (solo) at The Lazybones Lounge, 13th of July. By Michael Ryan The Martini Bar at the Lazy Bones Lounge in Marrickville is the most intimate venue for experiencing live music. A small, dimly fuchsia lit room with seating right up to the front stage. A musician’s presence is inescapable, […]
El Coyote, Gia Ransome and Hatchling at the Lazy Bones Lounge, 11th of July. by Michael Ryan Traversing the cliched trope of walking alone to a gig, trying to vaguely look like a mysterious, cool ‘dude’ instead of a loser with no friends. I walked down Marrickville Road, plunging into the depths of an anxious […]
“a creative force with which to reckon” – All About Jazz “Buoyant invention“ – Jazzwise UK JEREMY ROSE – PROJECT INFINITY (album launch) with the Godriguez Trio Get out for a double bill of forward thinking “jazz” acts: Jeremy Rose – Project Infinity and Godriguez Trio, as they feature improvisational instrumentation and fiery solos, spacey electronics, cosmic […]
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The Ritz is hosting a special Q&A screening of the new Aussie feature film Slant, with star Sigrid Thornton, director James Vinson and other key cast in attendance. Prior to the screening, Sigrid Thornton will receive a star on the Australian Film Walk of Fame in a special unveiling ceremony hosted by Randwick City Council. Slant is […]
The SIMA board is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Raupach as CEO. Alex was general manager at the Canberra International Music Festival before delivering government arts and sector development programs for both the ACT Government and the Australia Council for the Arts. He brings insight and relationships across the Australian music sector, particularly […]
A Quite Peculiar Evening Singular Voices: Amanda Brown’s ‘Eight Guitars’ with SnarskiCircusLindyBand City Recital Hall, 30 June 2023 Review by Toby Creswell This was one of those nights that will be talked about for decades to come. For as long as people care about contemporary popular music. Two friends who have been, in very different […]
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Summary: If you love live music and think radio is the career for you, this is the perfect stepping stone! Get hands on helping produce a volunteer driven, community radio program dedicated to supporting Sydney’s live music scene. Purpose of the role: Host and produce a radio show promoting live music in Sydney. The […]
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Eastside Radio Presents 2023 Radio Film Festival CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW! In celebration of 40 years on air since 1983, Eastside Radio is hosting a series of films at The Ritz as part of our 2023 Radio Film Festival. Every month we’ve chosen a classic film for the big screen where radio plays […]
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The Rions at The Lansdowne Hotel, 2 June 2023 with Big Wheels and Molly Rocket Review and images by Michael Ryan The Lansdowne Hotel, an establishment built upon the uni student crowd, a venue home to independent, Australian artists. The gig was to be performed on the second level. The stairs awaited, a supernatural atmosphere. Curiously […]
Beach Fossils at Oxford Art Factory, 26 April 2023 with The Moving Stills Review and images by Michael Ryan For those new to it, indie pop is synonymous with a jangly flair on lead guitar. Music that ebbs and flows, something that dances through the air. It is light, but poetically melancholic. For the crowd at […]
Obonjayar at City Recital Hall, 16 June 2023 with CINTA and Agung Mango Review and images by Eileen Cantwell The City Recital Hall presents another in it’s ‘Switched On’ series, described as a ‘sonic shift to contemporary music’. Tonight’s line-up included CINTA, Agung Mango and headliner Obongjayar. My attendance needs some context. Irish born and […]
Yazmin Lacey at City Recital Hall 7 June 2023 Review by Joshua Duffy / Photography by Joe Johnson Last week, Wednesday June 7, the City Recital Hall in Sydney was graced with the contemporary R&B and soul of UK’s Yazmin Lacey. Supporting Yazmin was Melbourne producer IJALE and Sydney’s Natalie Slade. This performance celebrated the […]