Finally – Cece Peniston

This week I had the pleasure of seeing the current stage adaptation of beloved, Aussie masterpiece, Priscilla Queen of the Desert… I was blown away. It was fantastic. Just fantastic. If you’re somehow unfamiliar with the story of Priscilla, it follows drag queen…

Coldplay – Yellow

Coldplay are arguably one of the biggest bands in the world and have been for a while now. They shift Albums in the millions and they effortlessly sell out stadiums on a global scale. But, once upon a time this…

Jet – Are you gonna be my girl

This week Melbourne Rockers, Jet played an impromptu afternoon set in AC/CD Lane, out the front of the city’s iconic Cherry Bar to announce their new National Tour. It almost seems like Jet have been around forever since their debut in 2003 until…

Young Fathers – In My View

Scotland’s Young Fathers are one of my favourite new bands. With their attention-grabbing visuals and their sonic nods to Joy Division, Tom Waits, Massive Attack and the tribal rhythms of Fela Kuti they remain all at once, truly unique and…

Kurupt FM – Suttin like That

Kurupt FM is the fictional pirate radio station featured in my favourite TV show of last year, ‘People Just Do Nothing’. They’re bringing Garage music back… in a big way!

Darlene Love – All Alone on Christmas

So, it’s that time of year again. I hope you’re surrounded by family and/or friends and get to enjoy a bit of sun and (hopefully) time off work. This is my FAVOURITE Christmas song. It kinda got a second lease…

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Jamie, My intentions are Bass

What a bloody week. Same sex marriage is officially LAW! And, it’s Meredith weekend! If you like being in the middle of nowhere with warm beer, no showers and little to no phone reception, festivals are for you. I saw…

Oasis – Some Might Say

Right, I know there’s probably already 5 plus Oasis songs in the Friday Beats back catalogue already but this week it’s with good reason. A straight up plug. Liam G released his debut solo album last month and it’s great. Today,…

Ocean Colour Scene – The Day We Caught The Train

WHATTA WEEK! Australia voted, in the majority for Equality, The Socceroos qualified for next year’s World Cup and Tonight I’m going to see one of my FAVOURITE bands from my teenage years. Ocean Colour Scene were, in my eyes, the…

DMAs – Dawning

I went out last night to a new North Melbourne venue called ‘Meat Markets’ to catch Sydney’s brilliant DMAs launch their new single ‘Dawning’ to a sold out Melbourne crowd. With a set packed with hits from their debut album,…