ABOUT US

Outsiders Journal is our love letter to live music.

It started as a home for photography, and that’s still at the core of what we do. Over time we’ve expanded beyond photography and refined how we document live music.

We’re not interested in covering everything or pushing out content.

If we’re talking about it or showing up, it’s because it matters to us.

Our focus is on capturing what a show feels like: the details, the crowd, and the moments that get missed when things are rushed just to get something online.

We cover both local and international artists, but the approach stays the same no matter the size of the room.
We take the time, pay attention, and put something together that reflects the experience.

As we grow, we’re building a small group of contributors who share that same mindset.

THIS IS OUTSIDERS JOURNAL

  • Brittney McCarthy

    Naarm / Photographer

    Brittney is the photographer behind BM Images, and has been shooting live music since early 2022. Jumping on board with Outsiders Journal by early 2023 and has since been smashing out a slew of show galleries and reviews.

    Coming from a background in portrait photography, her work leans into dark, gritty and intimate imagery.

    Showcasing a diverse portfolio, ranging from noise, black metal and hardcore to electronic, indie and jazz. She is drawn to artists who create a strong visual and emotional experience on stage, and approaches each gallery as a way to document the energy and story of the performance.

    Band Bucket List

    • Thursday
    • Norma Jean
    • The Cure

  • James Gough

    Eora / Photographer

    James, who also owns By James Gough, began capturing live music in 2017. What started as a personal passion project he transformed into Outsiders Journal, reflecting his love for portraiture, photojournalism, storytelling, and minimalism. James' unique style seeks to capture intimate moments amidst the chaos.

    Having established himself in Sydney's metal scene, James has had the opportunity to shoot in some of the state's largest venues. His portfolio spans a wide range, covering artists from Sleep Token to Charlie Crockett. From Knotfest to Dark Mofo. Through his work, he strives to transport viewers right back into the heart of the live experience.

    Band Bucket List

    • Metallica
    • Rammstein
    • Rufus Du Sol

  • Natasha Christian

    Eora / Reviews

    Natasha is an experienced music journalist and copywriter hailing from Sydney, Australia.

    Her journey into the music realm started in 2008, as a not-so-confident street press reviewer and bloody awful music radio news reader.

    From there, her path detoured into the world of news, where she dedicated her career to writing and editing for Australia’s top publishers including Yahoo, News Corp, SBS, 7News and Network 10.

    Fuelled by a love of diverse topics, in 2020 Natasha made the shift to copywriting for brands, finding her niche in death, finance, psychology and the environment.

    In 2022, things came full circle when she joined forces with James to write for Outsiders Journal. Writing for OJ gives Natasha a platform to merge her journalistic background with her undying love of music.

    Band Bucket List

    • Godflesh
    • Danzig
    • Depeche Mode