I know it’s clichéd, but Washington truly has had an incredible couple of years. We’ve watched her transform from an adorable musical nerd playing the Oxford Arts Factory to an absolutely breathtaking artist selling out the Sydney Opera House in just two years. Her Insomnia show for Sydney Festival completely lived up to the hype surrounding it, to say the least.

New Zealand's Electric Wire Hustle have been around the world and back in the last few years. Since I last saw them play in Sydney early last year there has been a European tour, which even included playing at the iconic Glastonbury Festival. I was curious if these steps forward would be reflected in their performance on Friday night at The Keystone Festival Bar, as part of the line up with US based trio The Stepkids for the Sydney Festival.

As I entered the Spiegeltent, LA based outfit Vintage Trouble had already begun chanting "Welcome To Our Party" to the enthusiastic crowd. Indeed, they brought the party to Sydney at an early 7pm show - always an impressive feat - with the crowd on their feet and dancing from start to finish.

DJ Creepy Uncle aka Megan Washington was the guest DJ at The Jagermeister Hunting Lodge last Friday night. Megan got the dance floor pumping to an eclectic set comprising of hits from the 70s, 80s & 90s.

Writer/performer/radio DJ and self-confessed “expert bedtime storyteller,” Adam Buxton is also the regular host of Bug. An audio-visual feast for the senses and a popular event at the British Film Institute in London, it made its Australian debut in Sydney on Australia Day no less. And really, what could be more Australian than cutting down some tall poppies and celebrating the efforts of others (especially if they’re from New Zealand, I mean, “Australia?”)

Looks like the weather isn't going to stop Brisbane's Laneway from going ahead, and rest assured music-goers will get their thrills from an array of amazing talents at this year's summer festivals! Here'e the latest festival news:

The hit of last year's Sydney Festival, Smoke and Mirrors, was a wonderful production helmed by Sydney talent iOTA. Bouncing off the success of La Clique in previous years, as well as iOTA's growing popularity thanks to his turn in sell out seasons of Hedwig and the Angry Itch and Rocky Horror, it became one of the most talked about event in years.

It's been a bumper few weeks for Australian festivals and announcements; we've picked the cream of the crop so as not to leave you hanging! First off, we turn to the latest news from Heatwave Festival over the whole "D12 not showing up" thing...

Mike Patton needs no introduction. His history with bands like Faith No More and Mr Bungle has virtually made him a household name. His other projects such as Fantomas, Tomahawk and Peeping Tom have further secured his reputation as an uncompromising, twisted and true pioneering genius.

American songstress Julianna Barwick is by no means a typical female singer songwriter. Rather, her spine-tingling, arrestingly beautiful compositions have an otherworldly quality to them – made even more spectacular when performed live. The Famous Spiegeltent served as the perfect venue for the musician, enhancing the magical ambience that her music evokes. Playing to a full venue, Barwick had her audience transfixed from start to finish.

Bringing together a lineup of three immensely talented and engaging bands at Keystone Festival Bar, Sydney Festival provided punters with a wonderful night of music. Starting out with the astounding psychedelic rock of Sydney’s very own The Laurels and ending with the thrilling, pounding set played by Scotland’s much loved band Sons and Daughters, the night cannot be faulted.

FBi Radio put quite a left of centre show on this past Friday. They put together 3 very distinct, individual & intriguing acts for their night at the Keystone Festival Bar as part of the Sydney Festival. From the brilliance of beat boxer Taylor McFerrin to the out of this world hip hop of Shabazz Palaces & finishing with the novelty & pure joy that is Shangaan Electro.