Selected published work

Selected features, reviews and entertainment writing published before Notes From Manchester.

Pilerats (now live on The Music)

Features, interviews and music writing covering Australian and British artists, festivals, emerging scenes and new releases.

With Love Fame Tragedy, Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy starts a new era

Feature | 19 August, 2019

A feature on Matthew Murphy stepping into a new creative chapter beyond The Wombats through his Love Fame Tragedy project.

Thelma, Foals, Corby + more: Behind the standout sets of Splendour 2019

Festival review | 31 July, 2019

A festival feature reflecting on standout performances from Splendour in the Grass 2019, including Thelma Plum, Foals, Matt Corby and more.

How Catfish and the Bottlemen are helping redefine indie rock

Feature | 10 July, 2019

A piece exploring Catfish and the Bottlemen’s place in modern indie rock, British guitar music and Australian festival culture.

SUPEREGO, Teischa, Noah Dillon and more: covering a stacked week for WA music

Release highlights | 4 July, 2019

A scene-focused piece highlighting emerging Western Australian artists and new releases.

Two Door Cinema Club are breaking free - and getting weird

Artist feature | 20 June, 2019

A feature on Two Door Cinema Club’s move into more experimental, electronic-leaning indie pop.

Hayden James and his collaborators tell the story of Between Us

Artist feature | 14 June, 2019

A collaborative album feature on Hayden James’ debut record and the artists involved in shaping it.

Student Edge

Entertainment and culture writing for a youth audience, including music, film and lifestyle coverage.

Southbound Organisers Say "It’s Now Time to Move On"; No Festival for 2018

News | 21 June, 2018

A music news piece covering Southbound organisers and the future of the festival following its cancellation.

Here’s Why Young People Need Taika Waititi’s Controversial WW2 Film "Jojo Rabbit"

Film opinion | 19 June, 2018

An opinion piece on Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi’s approach to satire, and why the film matters for younger audiences.

We Need to Talk About Men's Mental Health Now More Than Ever

Opinion | 14 June, 2018

A social commentary piece on men’s mental health and the importance of speaking more openly about vulnerability, support and wellbeing.

Dua Lipa’s New "Universal" Clothing Range Doesn’t Have Plus-Size Options, and That Matters

Culture opinion | 7 June, 2018

A pop culture commentary piece on fashion, inclusivity and why representation in celebrity-backed clothing ranges matters.

Here’s Why the New Arctic Monkeys Album Is Good, Actually

Music opinion | 4 June, 2018

A music opinion piece defending Arctic Monkeys’ creative shift and making the case for a more generous reading of their new sound.