by Check Check | Aug 16, 2026 | Reviews
No one was moving or dancing really, and very few people even had their phones out to film – perhaps out of guilt as they watched so many images of the world ending. Massive Attack’s 2010 tour of Australia occupies a special place in the memory of anyone who attended... 
by Check Check | Jun 1, 2026 | Reviews
Sparks’ performance at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre was like a Reader’s Digest of the Mael brothers’ long and discursive career, with a few unexpected picks. I recently spoke to Sparks keyboardist and songwriter, Ron Mael, who is now 80 years... 
by Check Check | Mar 27, 2026 | Features, Reviews
The ninth iteration of Pitch Music & Arts took place from 6-10 March on the stolen lands of the Djab Wurrung and Eastern Maar people. The lineup included Bitter Babe, Yu Su, Sleep D b2b Jennifer Loveless, OK Williams, Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Estella Boersma,... 
by Check Check | Mar 26, 2026 | Features
Sydney duo INAUGURAL want to tell stories about real people. The band’s new EP, Stone Tapes Vol. 1, includes stories of redemption, revenge, trauma and suicide, as well as a love song to disgruntled black sheep, and an 80s ballad about armed security guards. “The... 
by Check Check | Mar 5, 2026 | Reviews
The last time Pulp played in Melbourne, in 2011, a feeling of temporariness surrounded the whole affair. The Sheffield band, led by Jarvis Cocker, were back together for a one-off reunion tour. They hadn’t made music together in a decade, and they didn’t...