Review: Experimental artists thrive at Sugar Mountain 2017
From Solange-approved cellist Kelsey Lu to the sax-driven funk pop of Sui Zhen, it was the experimental artists at Sugar Mountain 2017 that won the day.
From Solange-approved cellist Kelsey Lu to the sax-driven funk pop of Sui Zhen, it was the experimental artists at Sugar Mountain 2017 that won the day.
The first Summer Dance of 2017 is done and dusted! A perfect Sunday afternoon in the sun, set among the beautiful sandstone buildings at the National Art School.
“There is a physicality to Jessy Lanza’s music that is made for dancing – RnB basslines, house influenced synths, plenty vocal hooks and syncopated rhythms.”
“There’s a sense of pride that comes with being a part of something that is so true to its progressive ideals.” Nerida Ross reflects on what makes Hobart’s MOFO festival so unique.
NY producer The Range takes you on an hour-long journey through Leon Vynehall, Bjarki, Jubillee and – yes – ‘Better Off Alone’ by Alice Deejay.
Joined on stage by Kirin J Callinan, Jack Ladder and Daniel Stricker (Midnight Juggernauts), Weyes Blood did what every artist aspires to: “She stopped time.”
On an outrageously hot summer Tuesday, London rapper, vocalist and label boss Little Simz tore up Oxford Art Factory.
Calling on elements of Velvet Underground, Gun Club and Nick Cave, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks put on “one hell of a powerful, confident and intense show”.
Hate sport? Love dance? Vice versa? ‘Champions’ at Sydney Festival just might bring you around to both.
Sydney, you stunners. Thanks for celebrating another year of diverse and exciting music, arts and culture with us!