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Have A Little Symphony: Saint Motel On The Long Road To Australia

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

It's been a year of firsts for LA indie rock, dream-pop outfit Saint Motel as they prepare to make their Australian live premiere, including a run of theatre shows as well as headlining Wanderer Festival 2025. Saint Motel have spent 2025 expanding their touring presence through Canada, Mexico and beyond. Ahead of their first time down under, lead singer AJ Jackson is hoping to experience the best our unique culture has to offer.
Review: Chelsea Wolfe @ The Gov (Adelaide)

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | Jason Leigh

Nearly three years on from her return to our shores, following an extended absence prior to that as a result of the pandemic fallout, Chelsea Wolfe has again graced us with her presence. Last night her Australian tour concluded in Adelaide at The Gov (27 May).
Review: Looking For Alibrandi @ Adelaide Festival Centre

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | James Murphy

'Looking For Alibrandi', the beloved coming-of-age tale of three generations of Italian-Australian women, by Brink Productions and State Theatre Company South Australia, really has some secret sauce. Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo with a script by Vidya Rajan, this adaptation honours Melina Marchetta’s 1992 novel (and its 2000 film) but adds so much extra flavour.
Review: The Lemonheads @ The Gov (Adelaide)

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | James Murphy

By the time Evan Dando wandered onto the stage at Adelaide's The Gov last night (22 May) wearing a red Coors hat and clutching a bottle, the house music was still blaring and, oddly, instead of waiting for it to be cut, he asked for it to be turned up. What followed was a meandering rap, accompanied by swaying and slurred fragments of speech.
Review: Sigur Ros with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jason Leigh

There have been some surprising and unlikely Adelaide Symphony Orchestra collaborations with the musical mainstream over the years; Hilltop Hoods and The Avalanches immediately come to mind. While I do not feel qualified to comment on the potential incongruity of those performances, I believe Sigur Rós's epic soundscapes are more fitting and agreeable to orchestral re-workings than most.
Review: Beetlejuice The Musical @ Regent Theatre (Melbourne)

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

What ‘Beetlejuice The Musical’ lacks in astounding, memorable musical numbers, it more than makes up for in many other departments – costuming, props, and fantastic acting performances make the production a thrilling, camp night out. Eddie Perfect (music and lyrics) steps into the demonic titular role here, and proves a total dream. His performance is totally deranged in the best way possible. . . Somehow managing to be chaotic, endearing, disturbing, perverted and charming all in one hit.
This Week In Pop - 19 May 2025

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

Welcome to This Week In Pop. This week, Sleep Token land at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart with 'Even In Arcadia', while Spacey Jane score a #2 debut with 'If That Makes Sense'. 'Even In Arcadia' is the mask-wearing English rock band’s second charted album in Australia; they reached #3 in 2023 with 'Take Me Back To Eden'. For Spacey Jane, it’s three-for-three in the top 10: they hit #2 in 2020 with 'Sunlight' and #1 in 2022 with 'Here Comes Everybody'.
Tidal Peak Goes Home On New Album 'Treasureville'

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

Brisbane producer Kyle Lacko unveils 'Treasureville', the long-awaited album for his solo recording project Tidal Peak. Since releasing his 2020 single 'Shimmer' in 2020, Kyle has spent the past five years honing his craft as a producer and recording artist to lovingly sculpt his magnum opus. "I never really went away. The reason for the big gap really is my perfectionism ramped up," Kyle explains.
Review: Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular @ Rod Laver Arena

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

‘Les Misérables’ is already a production of epic proportions. In an arena, this show is simply unstoppable. From the iconic, instantly recognisable Cosette illustration to the grand musical numbers, ‘Les Misérables’ has held strong in the zeitgeist since its beginnings on the stage. Its timeless messaging continues to ring true across the world, and there are few ways to really grasp this like filling an arena with adoring ‘Miz’ fans.
Facing The Music: Franz Ferdinand Lean Into Fear, Friendship & Fresh Faces

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | James Murphy

When Scottish indie-rock stalwarts Franz Ferdinand named their new album 'The Human Fear', they weren't just referencing a catchy lyric – they were acknowledging something much deeper. As bassist Bob Hardy explains, the title came late in the creative process, drawn from the lyric 'I've got the fear, I've got human fear' in the track 'Hook'. Once it landed, everything clicked. "You could see that each of the songs is kind of about different kinds of fears," Hardy says.