REVIEWS

Happy 10th anniversary of Hoops , The Rubens’ award-winning album which boasted a title track that topped Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2015. To celebrate the longstanding impact of the album and its 2025 re-release, the band is hosting a run of gigs and tonight we’re on the beautiful Gold Coast to see Hoops (and hopefully more!). Joining them to celebrate the milestone album is local band, Friends of Friends, and we’re excited to see what’s in store! So without any further ado,

It’s been a long while since our last concert so I am keen for this weekend, starting with Bean Magazine this Friday night! The Brisbane-based band are ending their EP tour in their hometown and I’m thrilled to see my first Bean Magazine headline show after loving their support sets for Ball Park Music and The Rubens over the last couple of years. Joining them on stage tonight are 01 Thurman and Purée, meaning we’re in for a great night with a stacked lineup. This is what hap