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Ever since Harriette Pilbeam, performing as Hatchie , uploaded her first single to Triple J Unearthed in May last year, anticipation has run high for her debut EP, Sugar & Spice. Many of the pre-released, bubbly singles from the Brisbane bassist have successfully made their way into the regular Triple J rotation, and it's safe to say others will soon follow.
"Are you finding your way around okay? Make sure you know where to get WiFi when you need to use Google Maps." "Yes Mum." "Are you making friends? Don't be too weird or no one will like you." "Yes Mum." "Are you eating properly? Remember Emily, everything in Japan is sugary and sugar is the devil."
We all thought we'd never end up wearing pyjamas to class. Ha! Good times. Back in high school, you and your friends would swap crazy stories about what uni life would be like, and you'd think to yourself, "No way would I ever do any of that!".
Just because you look classy doesn't mean you'll act classy. You will go to countless parties during your time at uni, and these parties don't just magically happen. Behind every killer uni party is a killer headache for the students who signed up to organise it.
It's been three years since The Vaccines have graced our ears with some new tunes, but Combat Sport has proven that good things do indeed come to those who wait. With each of the five pre-released tracks giving off slightly different vibes, it was clear from the get go that this album would have something to tickle everyone's taste buds.
It's not easy moving from high school to university, and it's not easy to carry your relationships across either. It's not easy moving from high school to university, and it's not easy to carry your relationships across either. Sometimes all the changes are so overwhelming that we lose touch with people we once really cared about.
No, there's not "a lot of drama". Eye roll. They say your university years define you, especially if you're lucky enough to live on campus. Choosing which residence to live in can be just as stressful as choosing which uni to go to, and one of the main factors to consider is whether you'd prefer a single sex or co-ed residence.
After playing both Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival last year, followed by Groovin the Moo this year, Confidence Man are easily becoming one of the most exciting live acts in the country. Fresh off the release of their debut record Confident Music for Confident People, their show at the Triffid on Friday night certainly lived up to the hype.