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Harvest Festival - Parramatta Park, November 13, 2011
Harvest Festival made its way to Sydney with some of the finest acts in the world in tow.
Meat Loaf - Sydney Entertainment Centre, October 12, 2011
Meat Loaf backs up his embarrassing performance at the AFL Grand Final with another disappointing show.
Jim Ward - Annandale Hotel, August 10, 2011
Jim Ward shows why you should never underestimate the power of a man with a voice and guitar.
The Black Angels - Metro Theatre, July 1, 2011
Sniffer dogs, strobe lights and dizzying rock n roll. What more could you ask for from The Black Angels?
Wagons - Annandale Hotel , Saturday June 25, 2011
Wagons brought the Rumble, Shake and Tumble to the Annandale Hotel's 11th Birthday Bash.
Helmet - Manning Bar, June 24, 2011
A monochromatic Page Hamilton led the latest incarnation of Helmet through its well-worn paces on a night steeped in nostalgia.
Tex Perkins & the Dark Horses - Factory Theatre, June 16, 2011
Tex Perkins bought his Dark Horses out for a ride to launch his latest album.
Album Review: Fistful of Mercy - As I Call You Down
Ben Harper's new project, Fistful of Mercy, delivers a rich, harmony-driven, acoustic-based album.
The Falling Joys - Oxford Art Factory, June 10, 2011
The re-formed Falling Joys take to the stage for their first Sydney show in 15 years.
Morbid Angel - Manning Bar, May 28, 2011
Morbid Angel returned to Australia on the eve of the release of their new album Illud Divinum Insanus.
Mick Harvey - Oxford Art Factory, May 13, 2011
Mick Harvey fittingly launched his morbid new album Sketches from the Book of the Dead on Friday the 13th at the Oxford Art Factory.
Gary Numan - Enmore Theatre, May 13, 2011
Gary Numan presents a special performance of The Pleasure Principle to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
Album review: Low - C'mon
Duluth three-piece Low release their ninth album, the Matt Beckley-produced C'mon.
Bob Dylan - Sydney Entertainment Centre, April 27, 2011
American poet and songwriting icon Bob Dylan performs the first of his two scheduled Sydney performances.
John Legend - State Theatre, 25 April, 2011
Modern day soul man John Legend sexes up Sydney's State Theatre.
The Felice Brothers - Annandale Hotel, April 20, 2011
Some roaring folk from upstate New York in the form of The Felice Brothers rolled through the Annandale.
Jimmy Eat World - Enmore Theatre, April 8, 2011
Jimmy Eat World return to our shores with a new album in tow.
Album review: Jeff Martin 777 - The Ground Cries Out
YourGigs reviews the latest offering from Jeff Martin.
Album review: Jebediah - Kosciuszko
Jebediah release their first album in seven years.
MF Doom - Oxford Art Factory, March 31, 2011
In true super-villain style, the enigmatic larger-than-life rapper MF Doom brought his underground vibe and masterful lyricism to Sydney's OAF.
Album Review: Floating Me - Self-titled
Australia's hard rock "supergroup", Floating Me, have just released their debut, self-titled album.
Stone Temple Pilots - Hordern Pavilion, March 20, 2011
It took them 20 years, but the San Diego grunge rockers finally made it to Australia for a series of sold-out shows.
Album review: The Paradise Motel - I Still Hear Your Voice At Night
The Paradise Motel returns with their return to recording in the form of the I Still Hear Your Voice At Night album.
Swans - Metro Theatre, March 12, 2011
The reactivated Swans bought their menacing music to the Metro in an unsettlingly brilliant, two-hour-plus set.
Belle & Sebastian - The Metro Theatre, March 9, 2011
The enigmatic Belle & Sebastian return to Sydney bringing with them cups of tea, laughter and mascara.
Os Mutantes - Enmore Theatre, March 9, 2011
Brazilian psychedelic heroes Os Mutantes bring the sounds and spirit of the '60s to Sydney.
The Besnard Lakes - Manning Bar, March 10, 2011
The Besnard Lakes come roaring into the night at Sydney University's Manning Bar.
Justin Townes Earle - The Basement, March 4, 2011
The famously monikered Justin Townes Earle made his own name when he bought his Harlem River Blues to the Basement.
Primus and Melvins - Enmore Theatre, February 28, 2011
From humour to the heavy, Primus and Melvins fulfil their Soundwave sideshow duties at the Enmore Theatre.
Martha Wainwright - Sydney Opera House, 24 February, 2011
Fron Piaf to profanity to 'Proserpina', Martha Wainwright built a compelling tower of song in Sydney Opera House's Concert Hall.
Playground Weekender - Del Rio Riverside Resort, February 17-20, 2010
The idyllic riverside resort in Wisemans Ferry became a playground for the four day boutique camping music festival.
Swervedriver - Metro Theatre, February 18, 2011
Oxford guitar heroes Swervedriver have never lost that feeling and descend on the Metro for their first Sydney show since 1998.
Tricky - Metro Theatre, February 19, 2011
The 'Tricky Kid' brings his elusive self back to Sydney.
Return To Forever - Sydney Opera House, February 15, 2011
A cosmic-aspiring avant-garde jam from '70s jazz fusion pioneers Return To Forever.
Mark Sultan - Goodgod Small Club, February 10, 2011
Mark Sultan, the man of many aliases but few instruments, brings his solo tour to Australia for the first time.
Foals - Enmore Theatre, February 9, 2011
The stallions of indie-dance rock make a welcome return to Sydney.
Blonde Redhead - Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, January 29, 2011
The New York group enchanted Sydney audiences on their pre-Laneway show.
Cat Power - Sydney Opera House, January 30, 2011
Cat Power's Sydney Opera House performance is a new kind of performance in itself.
Beach House - Beck's Festival Bar, 26 January, 2011
Baltimore duo Beach House played at Beck's Bar on a blistering Sydney evening.
Holy F*ck - Beck's Festival Bar, January 27, 2011
"Holy f---, Holy f---, what a show" are the first words that spring to mind at the conclusion of one of the Canadian four-piece's drivingly dreamy performances.
Symphonicity: Sting and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra - Sydney Opera House, Jan 31, 2011
Sting soars above the Opera House for a very special show with the Sydney Symphony.
Andrew WK - Oxford Art Factory, January 24, 2011
Andrew WK got the party started in the Oxford Art Factory for his Big Day Out sideshow.
Big Day Out - Sydney Olympic Park, 26 January, 2011
The Big Day Out lived up to its name in 2011 - too much for some to handle, and not enough for others.
Somersault & Decoder Ring - Sydney Festival Night at the Quad, January 24, 2010
A special series of evenings as part of the Sydney Festival sees the soundtracks share the stage with the silver screen.
Wire - Beck's Festival Bar, January 20, 2011
Seventies new wave heroes Wire leave their past behind and introduce fans to the sound their latest album Red Barked Tree.
Holly Miranda - The Spiegeltent, January 16, 2011
The Brooklyn based songwriter serenades a packed audience during one of three Sydney Festival appearances.
Thee Oh Sees - Annandale Hotel, January 15, 2011
Thee Oh Sees showed Sydney how to rock San Franciscan style.
Tumbleweed - Metro Theatre, January 14, 2011
The reformed Tumbleweed are obviously planning to 'Hang Around' a while yet.
Album Review - Purple Sneakers - We Mix You Dance Vol. 2
Those Sydney-residing indie-mixing hipsters the Purple Sneakers DJs are back with a double CD bursting with rocking indie muscle.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Annandale Hotel - January 7, 2010
Rock royalty descended on the inner-west of Sydney for a handpicked one-night-only headline show.
Cold War Kids - Enmore Theatre, 6 January, 2011
Cold War Kids share what is theirs as they hit the Enmore for their Sydney sideshow.
Those Darlins & Jeff the Brotherhood - Annandale Hotel, December 16, 2010
Effin' rad.
Meredith Music Festival - Meredith Supernatural Ampitheatre - December 10-12, 2010
Another superb line-up made for a special 20th birthday celebration for Aunty Meredith and Australia's most unique music festival.
U2 360 Tour - ANZ Stadium - December 13, 2010
U2 and Jay-Z lit up Sydney with a memorable and epic 360-degree stage performance.
Biffy Clyro - The Factory Theatre - December 10, 2010
The Scottish rockers take The Factory by storm with their fast-paced, energetic, off-kilter, hefty two-hour show, leaving old and new fans enthralled.
Jack Johnson - The Domain, December 11, 2010
Jack Johnson did his best to please an antsy crowd after an overzealous security company left a sour taste in more than a few mouths.
Girls - Manning Bar - December 8, 2010
Girls perform a bulky set of nostalgic pop rock to an unengaged audience at Manning Bar.
The Pretenders and Blondie - Enmore Theatre - December 7, 2010
The two iconic acts of Blondie and The Pretenders combined for a special double headline tour that had them strut the stage for an excitable Enmore Theatre.
Album Review - Girls - Broken Dreams Club
On his band's latest EP Broken Dreams Club, Christopher Owens laments lost love, drug use and the void in pending relationships.
The Lemonheads - Metro Theatre, December 1, 2010
The Lemonheads return to their adopted homeland to play It's a Shame About Ray.
Gareth Liddiard - Oxford Art Factory, November 20, 2010
A rarely reverential Oxford Art Factory crowd paid hushed heed to a Drone alone.
Album Review - Sole Stickers - We Got All things That Are Good
Tasmanian three-piece Sole Stickers release their Jon Auer-mixed debut album We Got All things That Are Good.
Manic Street Preachers - Metro Theatre, November 15, 2010
Enduring Welsh wonders Manic Street Preachers told us their truth and shared their lifeblood before leaving love and lipstick traces on the Metro stage.
Bek-Jean Stewart - Notes Live, November 13, 2010
A spring night in Enmore saw Bek-Jean Stewart launch her Winter, Summer Suburban Exile album.
Brothers in Arms - State Theatre, November 11, 2010
The mimic of a classic rock album, live at the State Theatre.
Leonard Cohen - Acer Arena, November 8, 2010
Leonard Cohen and his tales of love and hate, recent songs and songs from a room illuminated Sydney's Acer Arena.
Brian Wilson - Enmore Theatre, November 5, 2010
God only knows a chance to see Brian Wilson get around is not one to pass up.
Crowded House - Hordern Pavilion, November 6, 2010
Crowded House return to Australia and hit the Hordern on the back of their latest album Intriguer.
78 Saab - Annandale Hotel, October 29, 2010
The Annandale Hotel had the Good Fortune to witness 78 Saab launch their latest album.
GB3 - The Vanguard, October 23, 2010
GB3 delight Sydney on a miserable rainy night.
Low - The Factory Theatre, October 22, 2010
The chillingly beautiful boy/girl harmonies of Low return to Australia.
Mirah - The Red Rattler, October 21, 2010
Mirah charms a polite and appreciative crowd on her first ever show in Australia.
Paul Weller- Enmore Theatre, October 22, 2010
The King of the Mods hits the Enmore Theatre.
Album Review: Kisses - The Heart of the Nightlife
Yourgigs reviews the gorgeous new album from the LA disco-pop duo.
Tame Impala - Enmore Theatre, October 14, 2010
Tame Impala fail to reinforce their position as Australia's most exciting new band with a lethargic performance.
Rufus Wainwright - Sydney Opera House, 14 October 2010
Showing off his trademark quirkiness and flamboyance, one of folk's highest pedigree sons had the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall enraptured.
Simply Red - Opera House Forecourt, October 12, 2010
Simply Red; simply rad.
Ben Kweller - Factory Theatre, October 3, 2010
They needed some extra stables down in Marrickville as Texan troubadour Ben Kweller was Changing Horses in Australia.
The Paradise Motel - Sandringham Hotel, September 25, 2010
The Paradise Motel took their haunting Australian Ghost Story album to the Sando for their first tour in a decade.
Metallica - Acer Arena, September 18, 2010
Metal monoliths Metallica bought their World Magnetic tour to Acer Arena for their first Sydney show "in the round".
The JD Birthday Set - Oxford Art Factory, September 15, 2010
You Am I and a star-studded cast of guest singers celebrate Jack Daniel's 160th birthday with the Stones' 10th album.
Cancer Bats - Annandale Hotel, 15 September, 2010
Cancer Bats treat their Sydney fans to a special headline show.
Little Red - Midnight Remember
YourGigs reviews the sophomore effort from Melbourne band Little Red.
Angus & Julia Stone - Enmore Theatre, 28 August, 2010
Australia's favourite brother-sister folk duo, Angus & Julia Stone, played one of three sold-out Sydney shows at the Enmore Theatre as part of an extensive national tour on the back of their second album, Down the Way, and its newest single, 'Big Jet Plane'.
Album Review: The Hundred in the Hands - The Hundred in the Hands
Yourgigs reviews the self-titled debut album from electro-pop duo The Hundred in the Hands.
PVT - Manning Bar, August 21, 2010
Those who could tear themselves away from the disappointing nailbiter that was Election 2010 were treated to a night of synthesised wonder at Manning Bar.
Eels - Enmore Theatre, 14 August, 2010
Eels slipped quietly into Australia, playing only a handful of shows in support of their trilogy of albums: Hombre Lobo, End Times and Tomorrow Morning.
Loene Carmen - Excelsior Hotel, 12 August, 2010
Loene Carmen struts out for the belated Sydney launch of her latest album It Walks Like Love.
Neil Gaiman - Sydney Opera House, 7 August, 2010
Neil Gaiman reinforced his status as a literary rock star with a spoken word performance at Sydney's Graphic festival.
Crow - The Cad Factory, 7 August, 2010
The last show of the current incarnation of the Cad Factory sees the recently reformed Crow rear their heads.
Broken Social Scene - Metro Theatre, 4 August, 2010
Broken Social Scene are forgiven - shows like this and an impressive back catalogue do their reputation no harm.
Frightened Rabbit - Factory Theatre, 3 August, 2010
The enchanting Frightened Rabbit implored Tuesday's audience at the Factory Theatre to pretend that it was Saturday.
Ash & We Are Scientists - Metro Theatre, 3 August, 2010
Ash and We Are Scientists joined forces for a storming Splendour sideshow.
Laura Marling - Factory Theatre, 1 August, 2010
Laura Marling accompanied her spot at Splendour in the Grass with limited sideshows.
Splendour in the Grass (Day 2) - Woodfordia, Queensland, 31 July, 2010
Splendour in the Grass continues in warm and sunny Woodfordia.
Splendour in the Grass (Day 3) - Woodfordia, Queensland, 1 August, 2010
Day three action from Splendour as the festival comes to a close after another memorable year.
Midlake - Metro Theatre, 31 July, 2010
Jet lag did not stop Texas's Midlake from a heartwarming performance at their first Splendour in the Grass sideshow.
Splendour in the Grass (Day 1) - Woodfordia, Queensland, 30 July, 2010
The 10th annual Splendour in the Grass festival kicks off with a huge bang.
School of Seven Bells - Gaelic Theatre, 31st July, 2010
School of Seven Bells, hot off Splendour's presses, deliver a bell-ringing Sydney sideshow.
Perry Keyes - The Studio, Sydney Opera House, 24 July 2010
The latest instalment of the Friends series sees Perry Keyes and his musical mates take us on a journey into his (south) Sydney stories.
The Holy Soul - Oxford Art Factory, 22 July, 2010
I'm working on my Holy Soul but I'll be drinking 'til we meet again.
Om, The Factory Theatre, 17 July, 2010
Om say God Is Good. We say Om is good.
Album Review: Crow - Arcane
Arcane is the fist new album in a dozen years from '90s Sydney could've-beens Crow.
Album Review: Fanfarlo - Resevoir
The debut album by London-via-Sweden sextet Fanfarlo gets an Australian release ahead of their visit for Splendour.
Album Review: Devo - Something For Everybody
Something for Everybody arrives two decades after Devo's last studio album Smooth Noodle Maps, and 32 years since their all-questioning debut.
Mark Lanegan - Metro Theatre, July 8, 2010
Mark Lanegan returns to treat audiences to an intimate, acoustic night of music.
Album Review: Sia - We Are Born
yourGigs reviews the latest offering from Sia.
The Soft Pack - Oxford Art Factory, 7 July, 2010
The Soft Pack 'C'mon' down to the wintery shores of Oz to make you 'Move Along' to some very danceable indie rock.
Album Review: Cabins - Bright Victory
yourGigs reviews the debut album Bright Victory by Sydney quartet Cabins, out on Ivy League.
Clare Bowditch - The Studio, Sydney Opera House, 4 July, 2010
Claire Bowditch takes on the Opera House, cabaret style with a lady garden in tow, for the latest House Cabaret concert.
Gareth Liddiard - Annandale Hotel, 4 July, 2010
Whether he is playing softly-softly or with the full force of his volatility, Gareth Liddiard stuns his silent, reverent masses with his anthems.
Album Review: The Purrs - Tearing Down Paisley Garden
yourGigs reviews the sixth release from stoic Seattle band The Purrs - Tearing Down Paisley Garden.
Ozi Batla - Annandale Hotel, 26 June, 2010
Ozi Batla launches Wild Colonial Boy with a little help from his Elefant friends.
Album Review: Travie McCoy - Lazarus
yourGigs sees if Travie McCoy can rise like Lazarus from the Gym Class Heroes.
Dallas Crane - Annandale Hotel, 24 June, 2010
Sydney's iconic Annandale Hotel kicked off its 10th birthday week with some salubrious rock action.
Album Review: Wu-Tang Clan - Pollen: The Swarm Part Three
yourGigs reviews the latest album in the Wu-Tang Clan Swarm franchise.
Album Review: Sleigh Bells - Treats
yourGigs reviews the debut album by Brooklyn pair Sleigh Bells.
Album Review: PVT - Church With No Magic
YourGigs review the latest album by the recently name changed PVT - Church With No Magic out on Warp Records, through Inertia.
The Gin Club - Annandale Hotel, 18 June, 2010
Brisbane's The Gin Club launch their fourth album with some fellow east coast supports.
Train - Enmore Theatre, 21 June, 2010
Now that they're back in the atmosphere, Train stop off at Sydney's Enmore Theatre.
Bernie Hayes Quartet - Rose of Australia, 13 June, 2010
Please file Bernie Hayes under a list entitled "Things that should never be taken for granted".
Album Review: Against Me! - White Crosses
YourGigs reviews the fifth Against Me! album, White Crosses, out on Sire Records, produced by Butch Vig.
Album Review: Marina and the Diamonds - The Family Jewels
YourGigs reviews the debut album of Welsh wonder Marina and the Diamonds, The Family Jewels
Album Review: We Are Scientists - Barbara
YourGigs reviews the latest album by New York dance-punks We Are Scientists.
Russell Brand - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 10 June, 2010
Comedy's bad boy drops in for an evening of sexually charged hijinks.
Album Review: UNKLE - Where Did the Night Fall
Royal Headache - Carriageworks, June 5, 2010
Sydney punk rockers Royal Headache aren't much to look at, but if you're a girl named Eloise, try to stay away.
The King Khan & BBQ Show - The Studio, Sydney Opera House, 3 June, 2010
The dynamic duo of King Khan and BBQ appear as hand-picked guests of Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson's Vivid Live program.
Album Review: The National - High Violet
YourGigs reviews High Violet, the fifth album by Brooklyn's The National, out now on 4AD.
Album review - Andre Williams: That's All I Need
Andre Williams knows how to lay and get laid and as his new album proves, he's still sexy at 72.
Album Review - Dead Letter Circus: This Is The Warning
YourGigs reviews the debut album by Dead Letter Circus, out now on Warner.
Noise Night - Sydney Opera House, 31 May, 2010
Vivid Sydney's Noise Night, curated by Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson, delivers on its promise to "journey to the outer edges of music and beyond".
Chaingang - Space, 29 May, 2010
YourGigs went along to check out Chaingang's pre-Come Together party in Sydney.
Dan Kelly - Spectrum, 28 May, 2010
Dan Kelly brings his dream band on the road for an underwater jam at Spectrum.
Hoodoo Gurus - Oxford Art Factory, 20 May, 2010
Sydney fans got the opportunity to witness the pure essence of the Hoodoo Gurus as the band brings their latest album to the Oxford Art Factory.
Robert Forster - Sydney Theatre, 21 May, 2010
Former Go-Between Robert Forster played a special solo show as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Album Review - Violent Soho: Self-titled
YourGigs reviews the self-titled album from Brisbane's Violent Soho, out now on Ecstatic Peace.
Album Review - Cloud Control: Bliss Release
YourGigs reviews the debut album from Sydney's Cloud Control, out now on Ivy League.
Cloud Control - Oxford Art Factory, 14 May, 2010
Blue Mountains band Cloud Control released their first album, Bliss Release, to enraptured crowds at Sydney's Oxford Art Factory.
The Chills, Oxford Art Factory, 15 May, 2010
New Zealand's The Chills warm up Oxford Street on a wintery Sydney night.
Jen Cloher and Jordie Lane - Raval, 12 May, 2010
Two of Melbourne's finest songwriters charm Sydney audiences on the first of their two-night performance.
Vampire Weekend - Hordern Pavilion, May 13, 2010
Vampire Weekend executed their preppy, poppy, polo-shirted shtick perfectly, managing to sound smart, dumb and most of all fun at the same time.
Album Review - Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record
YourGigs reviews Forgiveness Rock Record, the latest studio album by Canadian collective Broken Social Scene.
Julian Casablancas - Metro Theatre, 9 May, 2010
The Strokes frontman and widely renowned sexpot Julian Casablancas took us on a day trip to the '11th Dimension' last Sunday.
Emma Dean - Raval, 1 May 2010
Hailing from Brisbane, Emma Dean is set to make her mark on the Sydney music scene. YourGigs went along to check out her Sydney show.
The Cult - Big Top Luna Park, 6 May, 2010
The 25th anniversary of The Cult's landmark Love album world tour heads to the sanctuary of Sydney.
Album Review - Deftones: Diamond Eyes
YourGigs album review - Deftones - Diamond Eyes by Mike Jeffery
Wilco - State Theatre, 30 April 2010
Wilco (the tour) hits Sydney's swanky State Theatre.
Otouto and Seja - Sandringham Hotel, 23 April, 2010
The ever-lovely Seja and Otouto charmed the pants off us at Newtown's Sandringham Hotel.
Cracker Night - Metro Theatre, 20 April, 2010
A small selection of comic talents kicks off this year's Sydney Comedy Festival.
Henry Rollins - Enmore Theatre, 19 April, 2010
Henry Rollins: the man, the myth, the muscle.
Philadelphia Grand Jury - Oxford Art Factory, 15 April, 2010
The Philly Jays showed everyone that they know how to party (party) at the Oxford Art Factory (because we're fantastic).
Laura Imbruglia - Annandale Hotel, 16 April, 2010
Laura Imbruglia celebrated the release of her sophomore album The Lighter Side of... last Friday night at the Annandale Hotel.
Gareth Liddiard - Notes Live, April 16, 2010
A Drone alone in stripped back mode takes to the stage of Notes Live.
Perry Keyes - Notes Live, 17 April, 2010
A jam-packed Notes Live joined Perry Keyes for a stroll through the streets and sounds of Johnny Ray's Downtown.
Kim Salmon and the Surrealists - Spectrum, 10 April, 2010
The launch of the first new Surrealists album in 12 years sees Kim Salmon strut the Spectrum stage.
Peter Green and Friends - The Basement, 1 April, 2010
Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green & Friends put in a special pre-Bluesfest show at The Basement.
Bacardi Express - Big Top Sydney, Luna Park, 27 March, 2010
YourGigs went along to welcome the Bacardi Express as it arrived at its final destination on Saturday night.
Ozomatli - Metro Theatre, 25 March, 2010
The gig kicked off late on a school night for a band directly from the airport, yet Ozomatli's Sydney show had punters and musicians alike jumping from start to finish.
Simple Minds - Lyric Theatre, 25 March, 2010
Legendary Scottish stalwarts Simple Minds played an exclusive Sydney sideshow at Star City's Lyric Theatre.
The Dead Weather - Enmore Theatre, 26 March, 2010
The Dead Weather had us hanging from the heavens last Friday night at the Enmore.
Evermore - Metro Theatre, 20 March 2010
Evermore greeted Sydney fans with bright lights, tight jeans and sequins on Saturday night.
Imogen Heap - Metro Theatre, 21 March, 2010
The whimsical Imogen Heap left a Sydney crowd spellbound from her multilayered sounds.
Even - Annandale Hotel, 20 March 2010
Melbourne three-piece Even celebrated their sweet 16th at the Annandale Hotel with a career-spanning set.
Jandek - Gaelic Theatre, 18 March, 2010
It was a case of man-made mystery versus music when the enigma that is Jandek took to stage of the Gaelic Club for a show that was nothing short of challenging.
Lady Gaga - Sydney Entertainment Centre, 17 March, 2010
Lady Gaga leaves Sydney awestruck and wanting more in her first sold-out Sydney show.
Pixies - Hordern Pavilion, 14 March, 2010
Two decades on, Pixies tour the globe to celebrate the anniversary of their landmark album, Doolittle.
Dinosaur Jr. - Metro Theatre, 11 March, 2010
With barely a word of banter, Dinosaur Jr. issued a no-fuss, high-fuzz set of noise to Sydney.
Wooden Shjips - Annandale Hotel, 11 March, 2010
San Francisco's Wooden Shjips blow minds and eardrums.
Golden Plains (Day 1) - Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, 6 March, 2010
How many opportunities in your life can you be soaking wet, freezing and still be having the absolute best time of your life?
Golden Plains (Day 2) - Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, 7 March, 2010
The Golden Plains fun continues into day two.
Amanda Palmer - Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, 7 March, 2010
Amanda Palmer brought dark humour, chaos and healthy dose of red wine to the stage of the Opera House for a show that is sure to keep people talking.
Future Music Festival - Randwick Racecourse, 6 March, 2010
Tens of thousands of festival-goers descended upon Randwick Racecourse for Future Music Festival number five.
Pavement - Enmore Theatre, 4 March, 2010
A sell-out crowd relished the re-formed seminal line-up of Pavement as they enchanted the Enmore Theatre.
Spinnerette - Factory Theatre, 5 March, 2010
Brody Dalle and co. (luke)warm a cold, rainy night in Sydney.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - The Factory Theatre, 3 March, 2010
Third tour lucky for the Brian Jonestown Massacre.
The Prodigy - Hordern Pavilion, 3 March, 2010
The UK dance act tore the roof off the Hordern Pavilion at their Future Music Festival sideshow.
Phoenix - Hordern Pavilion, 2 March, 2010
Phoenix made Sydney fall in l'amour last night at the Hordern Pavilion.
Dean & Britta, 13 Most Beautiful - Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, February 28, 2010
An audio-visual delight with Dean, Britta, Warhol and his Factory.
Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs and The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Riverstage - 27 February, 2010
Three '70s superstars combined as blue-eyed soul, slide guitar and Motown rained upon the Riverstage.
Jimmy Eat World - Roundhouse, 23 February, 2010
Jimmy Eat World headed up a stellar line-up of bands old and new for this special Sidewave.
Alexisonfire - The Forum, February 22, 2010
Alexisonfire are certainly not Old Crows when it comes to killing it live.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Oxford Art Factory, February 21, 2010
Emerging Brooklyn septet The Pains of Being Pure at Heart sweetened up Sunday night in Sydney on their first ever Australian tour.
Yo La Tengo - Metro Theatre, February 18, 2010
The down-to-earth Yo La Tengo impress fans across two nights in Sydney.
Soundwave - Eastern Creek Raceway, February 21, 2010
Soundwave proves that you need more than a good line-up to make a festival.
A Place to Bury Strangers - Oxford Art Factory, Feb 11, 2010
New York's highly anticipated A Place To Bury Strangers buries Sydney in smoke and sound.
Black Lips - Manning Bar, 8 February, 2010
Black Lips got a little bit rowdy at Manning Bar and made us all forget it was only a Monday night.
Taylor Swift - Acer Arena, 6 February, 2010
Thousands of teenagers in cowboy boots and DIY Taylor Swift t-shirts, and reluctant parents, descended into Acer Arena for her first sold-out Sydney show.
The Blackeyed Susans - The Basement, 5 February, 2010
Revered musical troubadours The Blackeyed Susans reveal a little bit more of themselves to Sydney for their box set launch tour.
Frightened Rabbit - Beach Road Hotel, February 3, 2010
Glowing reports from their Laneway appearances and no entrance fee ensured a bustling crowd at the Beach Road Hotel for Selkirk's finest, Frightened Rabbit.
Dizzee Rascal - Enmore Theatre, Sunday 24 January, 2010
After two sweltering sets at the Sydney Big Day Out, UK Rapper Dizzee Rascal still had them going 'Bonkers' the night after at the Enmore Theatre.
The Dirty Three - Enmore Theatre, 26 January, 2010
As a special Sydney Festival show the Dirty Three and the Laughing Clowns played a special Don't Look Back concert.
Devendra Banhart - Metro Theatre, 24 January, 2010
The freak-folk flag flew fondly at the Metro Theatre for Devendra Banhart's Sydney Big Day Out sideshow.
Passion Pit - Metro Theatre, 20 January, 2010
Passion Pit deliver a killer live set ahead of their Sydney Big Day Out appearance.
Fear Factory, Manning Bar, January 18, 2010
Fear Factory returned to Australia as an all new machine for their Big Day Out Sydney sideshow.
Rise Against - Enmore Theatre, 19 January, 2010
Rise Against rally the troops, but what are we really rising against?
M. Craft - Oxford Art Factory, Friday 15 January, 2010
Former Sidewinder member and Jarvis guitarist M. Craft played a rare Sydney show to plug his album Arrows at the Sun.
The Manganiyar Seduction - York Theatre, 12 January, 2010
The beguiling Manganiyar Seduction charmed audiences and received a well-deserved standing ovation on their second of three sold-out shows.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Hordern Pavilion, 8 January, 2010
YourGigs had a date with Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs last Friday night at the Hordern Pavilion.
King Khan & the Shrines - Oxford Art Factory, 6 January, 2010
A jam-packed Oxford Art Factory got to hail the hot-panted King in a soulful midweek extravaganza.
Emiliana Torrini - Enmore Theatre, 5 January, 2010
Emiliana Torrini treated Sydney to a special sideshow, fresh from her performances at Falls Festival.
Peats Ridge - Glenworth Valley, 29 December, 2009 - 1 January, 2010
The picturesque Glenworth Valley once again hosted the three-day New Year's extravaganza that is the Peats Ridge festival.
Katie Noonan & the Captains - Oxford Art Factory, 16 December 2009
Katie Noonan's latest musical collaboration proves once again that her status as Australia's most beloved songwriter and vocalist is still firmly in place.
Charlie's Good Tonight - Bridge Hotel Rozelle, 11 December, 2009
A special gig to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the famed Rolling Stones in Concert album swings into Sydney.
Green Day - Acer Arena, 11 December, 2009
Green Day have come a long way since their early days, playing a sold-out stadium show to an adoring crowd of kids, teens, parents and old fans.
Jarvis Cocker - Metro Theatre, 8 December, 2009
The incorrigible Jarvis Cocker swanned through Sydney for a Meredith Music Festival sideshow.
Homebake - The Domain, December 5, 2009
A smorgasbord of local talent kicked off the summer festival season in style.
Underground Lovers - Annandale Hotel, December 4, 2009
The original line-up played together for the first (well technically second, as there was also a secret warm-up show in Melbourne a few weeks back) time in 15 years on the eve of their Homebake performance.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Annandale Hotel, 3 December, 2009
A packed and heaving Annandale Hotel witnessed the Australian Music Prize winning Eddy Current Suppression Ring with special touring guests Thee Oh Sees.
Sia - Enmore Theatre, Saturday 28 November, 2009
Sia heads home for the second time this year to sate Australia's growing appetite for her soulful sounds - and dorky dancing, of course.
Songs - Oxford Arts Factory, Thursday 26 November, 2009
Sydney-based indie-pop darlings Songs launched their self-titled debut album at Oxford Arts Factory to a packed out crowd.
Pearl Jam - Sydney Football Stadium, Sunday 22 November, 2009
Not even 41 degree heat and a sick Eddie Vedder could stop the Pearl Jam rock machine.
Tori Amos - Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Monday 16 November, 2009
One lady, one piano and a whole Opera House full of talent.
You Am I - Annandale Hotel, 13 November, 2009
You Am I continue to deliver the rock, playing an epic set to a sold-out Sydney crowd at a venue they once played at the closing of.
Magic Dirt - Annandale Hotel, 6 November, 2009
In a world full of lip-synching "artists" and questionable authenticity, Magic Dirt is the real deal.
Tumbleweed - Waves Nightclub, Towradgi Beach Hotel, October 31, 2009
A full house came to witness what had been dubbed the 'Back from the Grave' show for the recently reformed local grunge icons Tumbleweed.
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