Conor Lochrie

Auckland

Deputy Editor at Rolling Stone Australia

Music journalist because I’m terrible at playing instruments. Online Music Editor at The Brag Media (@rollingstoneaus @tonedeaf) // [email protected]

Articles

Inside the Making of 'Stylebender' Documentary

2 weeks ago | au.variety.com | Conor Lochrie

Israel Adesanya is one of the most famous UFC fighters of his generation, but there’s a lot fans don’t know about him. That’s why he decided to make “Stylebender,” a 2023 documentary that brought viewers closer to the man behind the fighter than ever before. “Israel Adesanya is an out-of-this-world fighter who is as complex as he is powerful. This film follows the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA Champion as he grows his legend,” the film’s official description read.
Sex Pistols Are Hellbent on Rewriting Their Legacy [Live Review]

2 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Sex PistolsFortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLDWednesday, April 9thIn a sweaty, glorious mid-week riot at Fortitude Music Hall, the Sex Pistols roared to life in Brisbane last night – and with Frank Carter out front, they appeared less like a band revisiting their legacy and more like a band hellbent on rewriting it.
Amyl and the Sniffers Win at 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards

2 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Amyl and the Sniffers were the big winners at the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards, presented Wednesday night, April 9th, in central Sydney, while ICEHOUSE received the coveted Icon Award. Fresh from a rare nod at the BRIT Awards, Amy Taylor and co. doubled up with RS awards for Best Live Act and Best LP/EP for Cartoon Darkness. The current Rolling Stone AU/NZ cover stars came in at No. 1 on the title’s list of best Australian albums released in 2024 for Cartoon Darkness, their hit third album.
Yellowcard Unexpectedly Cancel Sydney Show

2 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Sorry, Sydney pop-punk fans: Yellowcard have been forced to cancel their Hordern Pavilion show at the last minute. In a statement shared on the venue’s social media, tour organisers Destroy All Lines revealed that the show is no longer going ahead due to the band’s Ryan Key “being unable to perform tonight due to losing his voice.”Key added his own statement, profusely apologising for the last-minute cancellation.
ZZ Top Add Support Act to Australia Tour

2 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

ZZ Top have confirmed another support act for their Australia tour. The legendary rockers are bringing their ‘Elevation Tour’ to Australia and New Zealand in April and May, with shows lined up in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Announced today, ZZ Top will be joined by Aussie singer-songwriter Dallas Frasca at all Australian tour dates.
SBS Announces Eurovision Song Contest Commentary Team

2 weeks ago | au.variety.com | Conor Lochrie

SBS has unveiled its commentary team for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. SBS and production partner Beyond Productions today announced Logie Award-winning presenter Tony Armstrong and multi-hyphenate entertainer Courtney Act as the dynamic duo set to helm commentary at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. SBS’s exclusive coverage will air live between Wednesday, May 14-Sunday, May 18 at 5am AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand.
MAY-A Joins Cyndi Lauper for 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' Duet

2 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Anything Dua Lipa can do, Cyndi Lauper can do just as well. After Lipa brought out a whole host of local favourites at her recent Australian shows, including Troye Sivan, Vance Joy, and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Lauper copied that template by inviting Tones and I to join her on stage at the first show of her Australian tour last week.
Dua Lipa Covers Lorde in New Zealand

3 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Dua Lipa didn’t bring out any special guest at her first New Zealand tour show, but she did continue her local cover series in style. It’s safe to say that Lipa enjoyed her just-completed Australian tour. Not since Taylor Swift and Fred again.. has a touring artist captured the local imagination to the extent that the Grammy-winning pop star has.
Justice Announce Australia Arena Shows

3 weeks ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Iconic French electronic duo Justice are coming to Australia this year. Justice will play just three shows in December, but they’re set to be three massive arena shows. The Parisian pair will head to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday, December 3rd, followed by Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Friday, December 5th, with a final show at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Sunday, December 7th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, April 9th at 1pm local time.
AFTRS Helps You Take the Next Step in Your Film Industry Career

3 weeks ago | au.variety.com | Conor Lochrie

Looking for guidance, knowledge and support to take the next step in your film industry career? The Australian Film Television and Radio School’s (AFTRS) Master of Arts Screen: Business (MASB) provides the tools, expertise and industry intelligence to help set you confidently on a new and promising path. We talk to two recent graduates who not only found entrepreneurial success in their chosen direction of casting but learned a lot more about themselves and the screen industry along the way.