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Albums of the Week: Tryp Tych Trio -Warsaw Conjunction // Jerome Blaze – Living Room

Posted on January 1, 2025 (January 16, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Trip Tych Trio – Warsaw Conjunction “Warsaw Conjunction” from the Tryp Tych Trio offers a captivating blend of avant-garde jazz, experimental sounds, and intricate musicianship. With a rich interplay of textures, the trio crafts a unique sonic journey that feels both exploratory and grounded. The album draws inspiration from Warsaw’s vibrant cultural landscape, merging spontaneous improvisation […]

Albums of the Week: Mulatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension // Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God

Posted on December 25, 2024 (January 16, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Malatu Astatke & The Hoodna Orchestra – Tension “Tension” sees the legendary Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz, teaming up with the talented Hoodna Orchestra for an electrifying new release that builds on his iconic fusion of Ethiopian rhythms, jazz, and funk. The album pulses with Astatke’s signature vibraphone playing, interwoven with rich horn sections, groovy […]

Belvoir St Theatre Presents ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’: A Colourful Look into Redfern History

Posted on December 19, 2024 (January 28, 2025) by Christina Sharon

From the mind of Gumbayngirr/Wiradjuri playwright Dalara Williams, this sharp and exciting new play brings with it joy, hilarity and an insightful look into the lives of three Indigenous women in the midst of 60s Redfern. Redfern 1966. 3 lives. 3 perspectives. A friendship and a love story woven together. Cheryl, Lulu and Queenie are […]

BJ the Chicago Kid Live Bluesfest Tours

Posted on December 19, 2024 (January 4, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Grammy-nominated R&B soul singer and songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid, born Bryan Sledge, hails from Chicago, Illinois. Known for his gospel-infused vocals and deep connection to classic soul, BJ makes his highly anticipated debut Australian tour in 2025, bringing his smooth blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop to audiences down under for the first time. […]

Steel Pulse Live Bluesfest Tours

Posted on December 18, 2024 (January 4, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Steel Pulse, one of reggae’s most iconic and influential bands, is set to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a highly anticipated tour across Australia in early 2025. Known for their pioneering blend of roots reggae, punk, and rock, Steel Pulse has spent five decades creating socially conscious, empowering music that has inspired generations. From their […]

Albums of the Week: Flock – Flock II // Fat Freddy’s Drop – SLO MO

Posted on December 18, 2024 (January 16, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Flock – Flock II UK supergroup Flock return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Flock II. Comprising an exceptional lineup—Bex Burch (fresh from her debut solo album on International Anthem), Sarathy Korwar, Tamar Osborn (Collocutor, Dele Sosimi, Unknown To Known), Danalogue (The Comet Is Coming / Soccer96), and Al MacSween (Kefaya)—the album showcases their unique ability […]

Arts Wednesday previews the 2025 Sydney Festival

Posted on December 13, 2024 (December 13, 2024) by Paul Neeson

Arts Wednesday begins a preview of the Sydney Festival interviewing a variety of artists in many genres. We begin this week chatting to Stephanie Lake who is the Resident Choreographer of The Australian Ballet and is one of the most innovative Australian choreographers to emerge in the last decade. She created the international hits Colossus and Manifesto(smash successes […]

Album of the Week: Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing // Dogo Du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band – Avoudé

Posted on December 11, 2024 (January 16, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Lucy Clifford – Between Spaces of Knowing Following off the back of her recent EP release ‘Meeting Place’, this latest full-length album serves as a continuation into Lucy’s creative identity and features a collective of Sydney’s diverse artists in improvised music, including Thomas Avgenicos on trumpet, David Reglar on tenor saxophone, Freyja Garbett on piano, […]

Albums of the Week: Peter Evans – Extra // Emma Volard – Alibi

Posted on December 4, 2024 (January 16, 2025) by Samantha Rumery

Peter Evans – Extra Peter Evans makes his We Jazz Records debut with Extra, a new album out 25th October. The band formation includes Evans on trumpet, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo / Post Koma) on bass and Jim Black on drums. Peter Evans, an acclaimed trumpet player, improvisor, and composer based in New York City […]