Equally awash with grungy music and crafty beer, Young Henry’s Small Worlds Festival housed in abundance some of the best things ever; tunes, art, yummies, booze and buds. For starters, the food was bloody tops- the smell was enticing from the entrance, and even better in your mouth. There was meat on meat on meat […]
Aside from standing in the midst of the rudest crowd in Australia, the people of Brisbane were treated to two sold out shows by one of Australia’s most notably successful acts – Angus and Julia Stone. They’ve become a household name, and with a sold out national tour (including multiple dates in some cities, and […]
As PBD (Post BIGSOUND Depression) sets in heavier than expected (seriously, what are we meant to do now?!) two Scenewavers look back on the 48 hours that was, and try to narrow their time down to just five highlights each. Less than 12 months to go ’til next year, right?! Andrew 5. SAFIA One of […]
Words by Bob Thornton Reggae is usually associated with chilling out, hangin’ low, ‘sharing the love’ – right? I didn’t think it was generally associated with moshing and crowdsurfing. But Sticky Fingers turned up at the Hi-Fi in Brisbane last week to blow this common way of thinking out of the water. Those who showed […]
Words by Cameron Webley. Kanye opened the show with a bang, quite literally. As fans stood in complete darkness a single beam of light shone down from the heavens as an explosion of smoke saw Kanye appear at the top of the stage. The dirty guitar riff and barking of dogs filled the venue and […]
Words by Samantha Groth Instrument mastery and impeccable vocals, Howling Bells are all grown up. Walking in just before Glass Maps, the small crowd was buzzing- this Howling Bells show had been three years and the making and Glass Maps had no problem meeting the energy of the crowd. They were excitable, fun and gave […]
Kingswood have been on my radar since they snagged a slot in Splendour in the Grass in 2012. They’ve spent the past 12 months gigging around the country; whether it be intimate local gigs, huge support slots or electrifying festival sets, earning new fans and a strong reputation at every turn. Kicking off the night […]
At the core of genre-defying Sydney outfit Lime Cordiale are brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach. The likeable, down-to-earth, and extremely talented duo sat down for a chat with me ahead of their set at this year’s BIGSOUND. How are you, guys? Big plans for tonight? Oli: Pretty good! Louis: Yeah, dude, this is hell fun. Have you been […]
It is a night swathed in velvet. At the Vanguard in Newtown, the ceilings are high, the lights are low and the mood is distinctly enticing. It’s an intimate space, with couples feeding each other with long spoons upstairs and cheeky winking bartenders downstairs. The Vanguard’s New Orleans styling, strong whiskeys and warm surroundings wants […]
American alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots left nobody sitting in silence at their Brisbane leg of their Quiet is Violent World Tour this past Sunday night. The duo, comprising lead vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, played an energy filled twelve song set at The Zoo, supported by local musician, D at Sea. D […]