It was truly a coming together of the senses and emotions at the Factory Theatre last night as Sydney was treated to the first ever full live performance of Jeff Martin’s new album, ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’. To have this occur while on the cusp of Spring just added to the magic of finally getting to listen to this eagerly …

There are some stars that shine brighter than others. When it comes to Boy George and Culture Club, their light eclipses the rest and permanently sits in a commanding position where their glow never dims. Then, when you cross paths, that light envelops and elevates you, making you feel like you’re up there, beaming with them as well. Such are …

When Sydney wants to party, all that is missing is the perfect musical accomplice. Last night, it was the charismatic and legendary Billy Ocean. With his super slick 9-piece band and effortless performance, Ocean put the sizzle back into a freezing cold night. After a sweet support set from the lovely Drea, the crowd kept pouring into the ambient venue. …

Spring has commenced and Sydney has slowly been warming up as we approach summer.  However, when Tony Hadley hits town, things heat up considerably more! There was such anticipation for this gig, the local area was already bustling long before Hadley was due on stage.  The Enmore Theatre, aglow after a recent refurbishment, was packed as fans mingled, anxiously waiting …

A Musical Love Letter We have grown up together. I don’t actually remember a time when you weren’t ‘always around’. To think of a planet without you is just not possible as the mark you have hammered deep into this earth is not just profound, it is permanently rooted and buried, with layers being added on as each year has …

This front man needs no introduction, with well-known Australian band The Living End being a part of our rich musical history for many decades. The rock-a-billy punks stood out and were part of my ‘Uni years’ back in the day, as they were for so many during the 90’s… but that’s another story. I wanted to dive into Cheney’s debut …

The splendour of the Maestro… After a torturous, pandemic-induced wait, Jeff Martin had finally made his way back to the Brass Monkey for a couple of powerful and desperately needed shows. Music lovers, and the industry as a whole, have suffered so irreparably, that this night felt like the biggest burst of sunshine had just torn through our grey, ominous winter skyline. It’s …

One of Australia’s best known musicians, Diesel, has just released his much-awaited studio album, Alone With Blues.  Featuring 11 great blues tracks, what makes Alone With Blues particularly special and a stand out is that it is Diesel’s first completely solo album where he played all the instruments and recorded it in his Sydney studio during the 2020 Covid go-slow.  …

I had the pleasure of listening to UB40’s latest offering “Bigga Baggariddim” and what a beautiful release this is. For over 40 years, the Birmingham-based band, and the UK’s biggest reggae group to date, have been creating amazing music that has been loved the world over.  Having sold over 100 million records worldwide, and with over 50 singles in the …

There isn’t much that can be said about punk rock legend Billy Idol that hasn’t been said before. Every time we are treated to a tour, Sydney erupts into an intense party of lost inhibitions and steamy Rock’n’Roll indulgence. Idol brings an event that is like no other and the long, hard 5 year wait has been worth it. What …