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Tobias Handke, Journalist

Tobias Handke

Tobias is a writer and journalist with over 15 years of experience working for a wide range of print and online publications. Originally from Adelaide before making the jump to Melbourne, he is now travelling the globe working remotely and ticking off his festival bucket list.

Obsessed with music from a young age after his father introduced him to Deep Purple, Tobias is sadly devoid of musical talent, which is why he writes about it. A lover of all things hip hop, indie, electronic, pop, and classic rock, he also enjoys pepperoni pizza, cheesy action movies, and the great outdoors.

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jess Locke, The Stroppies, Hollie Joyce
"Floating somewhere between the indie-folk of Angel Olsen and the alternative soundscapes of Cat Power, Locke is an undeniable talent."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Horizon
"While most fans seem to be gushing about his antics, playing for 35-odd minutes to a sold-out crowd who paid top dollar to see their hero just doesn't sit well."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lucianblomkamp, GXNXVS, Shelley
"Blomkamp alternates between synths, guitar and violin as he unleashes his creepy-yet-hypnotic productions."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Unwritten Law, The Drop Bears, The Dead Love, Bukowski
"Easily the album's biggest hit, Cailin entices a mass singalong as phones obscure most people's vision."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: 50 Cent, A.B. Original, Baker Boy
"50 Cent immediately turns to his DJ with a look that could kill. 'Look at the setlist,' he angrily demands. 'This n****r gotta go. He retarded'."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Various Artists - Black Panther: The Album
"If the film is only half as good as this album, it's going to be Marvel's best effort yet."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: DZ Deathrays - Bloody Lovely
"... as they've proven with each new release over the years, it's not all gung-ho party anthems and adolescent screaming."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Rubens, Gretta Ray
"Someone yells out for 'Lay It Down' but Margin isn't keen, letting them know, 'We'll play it eventually, we're just gonna play some other shit first'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Jungle Giants, The Creases
"An absolute belter of a tune, 'Feel The Way I Do' is an ass-shaker of the highest level that even has the adults in the VIP bar jiving along."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Run The Jewels, Flatbush Zombie
"Although it's only January, as far as hip hop gigs go, this is one's going to be hard to top."
Features / Music
The Music 2017 Writers' Poll: Tobias Handke
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Boo Seeka, Genesis Owusus, Stoka
"'Mission Man' has a group of bros flaying their arms and dancing erratically while their buddy leans against a wall, eyes closed and oblivious to what's going on."
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