For the first time in six years Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts returned to Canberra on the Friday the 21st of March, exactly one month from the release of his new album ‘New Love’. This Canberra show was a part of his regional Australia tour before he heads overseas in May to start his world tour.Continue readingNew Love: a return to regional Australia
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Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Halftime show was one man’s perspective of Trump’s America, but a visually unappealing performance for the big stage. From poor audio quality, uninspired set design, and sickening camera operation, the whole performance will be a forgettable show that only the diehard Kendrick Lamar fans will remember in years to come.Continue readingKendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: a cultural statement that fell flat
The greatest thing Mazda has ever produced isn’t a car but a mixtape. 13 tracks meticulously chosen for a sensory experience like no other. Mazda seamlessly merges sing-along earworms with punchy drum-lined tunes that make you want to wind down the windows and cruise.Continue readingMazda’s mixtape masterpiece
The current landscape of music in Canberra can be described as a lot of “hard-core metal”, at least according to DSM6 lead singer Julia Irene. Along with bandmates Adam Corbins, Halen Kite, Jasper Newbury and Miles Douglas, DSM6 are pioneering the new generation of indie-alternative music in Canberra.Continue readingDSM6: a rising star in Canberra’s indie music scene
Many young Canberrans dream of making it big in the music scene. But as accomplished singer/songwriter and Young Australian of the Year nominee Sophie Edwards knows, this is a notoriously difficult achievement.Continue readingCutting through the noise
K-pop, a global phenomenon, has quickly garnered the attention of millions of fans across the globe with groups such as BLACKPINK, BTS and many more. With over a decade of passion for K-pop and a social media profile filled of dedicated moments, Chimi Om Dorjee has experienced firsthand the highs and lows of being a devoted fan.Continue readingThe unstoppable rise of K-pop: a fan’s story
Traditional music festivals are losing appeal among the youth who are turning to smaller, underground DJ events. Despite an increase in festival ticket sales, only 56% made a profit due to rising operational costs. The rise of EDM and techno events is attributed to changing tastes and social media influence. The Owl’s Emily Kearney spoke with Indiana Sanders from Bondi Lines.Continue readingIs this the death of festivals?
In 1999, American Football released their debut self-titled album. A year later, the band broke up. Celebrating 25 years since its release, the album has spread to become a cult-classic and one of the most influential records in the genre of Midwest emo.Continue readingSounds from the midwest: 25 years of American Football
What makes an artist take on these alter-egos, and what makes move away from them? In exploring this, The Owl’s James Pearse turns to Sydney-based electronic artist Cynthoni, whose two part EP has delighted long time fans of Jvne.Continue readingDeath and rebirth through alter-egos
A series of sweeping reforms announced by the ACT Government last week are set to see Canberra’s night life scene continue to thrive to the beat of its live music heart. In an attempt to support the capital’s struggling live music industry, the ACT Government has increased noise restrictions from 60 decibels to 75 decibels in central Civic.Continue readingCanberra’s live music heart keeps on beating