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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: George Maple, UV Boi, Jia Lih
"There's time for a costume change before she brings out Tkay Maidza as a surprise guest."
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Live Review: Daryl Braithwaite, Johnny Rollins Band, James Franklin
"Braithwaite watches bemused as the audience sing the [The Horses'] chorus back to him over and over..."
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Live Review: Phil Jamieson, Tim Smyth & Holytrash, Royal Chant
"Jamieson appears relaxed and in good spirits for the last-ever musical performance at Shebeen Bandroom."
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Live Review: Danny Brown, ZelooperZ, Baro
"Although his stage time is short and his energy lacking, Brown gets the job done."
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Live Review: NO ZU, Holy Balm, Simona Castricum
"NO ZU's final act is a near 20-minute freak-out as Oogjes throws flowers into the pulsating pit and crowdsurfs, much to the security's annoyance."
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Live Review: The Underachievers, Powers Pleasant, Nico Ghost
"The front of stage area [is] a sea of swaying bodies expelling the occasional cloud of weed smoke."
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Live Review: Stonefield, Immigrant Union
"Led Zeppelin guitar riffs and thick Black Sabbath bass lines provide the foundation for the sisters' The Beach Boys-level harmonies."
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Live Review: Alvvays, Major Leagues, The Great Outdoors
"One poor lass bears the brunt of their jokes when she confuses Canadian Club whisky for a beer..."
Features / Music
The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Tobias Handke
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Naughty By Nature
"The chemistry between the three was remarkably cordial considering the long-standing issues between Treach and Rock."
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Live Review: Pete Murray
"It's easy to see why Australian's can't enough of the laid-back Murray."
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Live Review: Boyz II Men
"Any fears Boyz II Men might not be up to scratch were quickly put to rest during their opening melody."