Much of Billy Davis’ A Family Portrait feels like a dedication to the joyful hip-hop and jazzy neo-soul of the ‘90s, with reference points such as Arrested Development and D’Angelo sitting alongside those of more contemporary acts like Anderson … Continue reading Billy Davis – A Family Portrait (2017 LP)
Despite his size and trademark ninja vest, strapped loosely over a lumberjack flannel, Thundercat cuts an unassuming figure. Touring as a trio with acclaimed jazz drummer Justin Brown and keyboardist Dennis Hamm, the cat otherwise known as Stephen Bruner donned … Continue reading Thundercat – Max Watt’s, Melbourne (11/02/2016)
Last night Prince fans were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Minneapolis legend perform hits and curios, accompanied solely by his own piano. The setup had all the immediacy of one of his legendary club appearances, late night … Continue reading Prince – The State Theatre, Melbourne (16/02/2016)
Jazz-pop scuzz-ninjas Mangelwurzel have delivered the goods with Gary, their debut album. The Melbourne sextet’s energetic shows, which are a happy mixture of brash, confrontational charisma, joyous abandon and some serious chops, are a sight to behold and have ensured … Continue reading Mangelwurzel – Gary (2016 LP)
