We chatted to Backyard Theatre Collective to get all the details about their show, dance tastes, creative process and of course, snack choices.
All in Interviews
Interview: Emerging playwright Ang Collins shares her inspiration behind Blueberry Play
Shortlisted for the 2017 Griffin Award, Ang Collins’ Blueberry Play presents a storyline that includes themes of family life, adolescence, and mental and physical illness. We were lucky enough to chat to the emerging playwright and discover what inspired her to create this intimate story, as well as what’s in store for the future.
Joyride on Music, YouTube, Drugs and the News
‘I first started singing and playing keys when I was five. I have maintained that level of skill ever since.’
INTERVIEW: Mosquito Coast set to grace WA with 'Skipping Girl' tour
With a hometown tour fast approaching in December, and a spot opening for Beach House at next year’s Chevron Gardens, Conor Barton gives us an insight into what the crew have been up to.
An Interview with Maksim Mrvica
Maksim Mrvica is coming to town.
INTERVIEW: A Moment with Tech N9ne
A 15-year-old me came back to life with excitement and absolute joy when I had the honour and opportunity to talk with and interview the legendary indie rap god Tech N9ne, ahead of his upcoming tour.
TFS' Lauren Hammel talks new album and dystopian futures
Drummer Lauren Hammel talked to us about science fiction, Donald Trump and juggling two bands at once.
Fringe Fest 2018 Interviews: Night Sweats
We speak to the talents behind "Night Sweats", writer/performer Timothy Green and director Haydon Wilson.
A Chat to Palais Ahead of Red Bull Sound Select Perth + End of Uni Playlist!
This Sunday, Perth’s infamous Block Party and Red Bull Sound Select will be hosting techno connoisseur Dylan iS, disco fiesta Father Figures and Perth’s own genre-defying Palais (Jeremy Smith). We got the opportunity to chat to Jeremy Smith aka Palais (pronounced Pal-ay) ahead of his big night on Sunday.
A Chat with Melbourne's The Teskey Brothers
We got the chance to speak to lead vocalist, guitarist and harmonica player of The Teskey Brothers, Josh Teskey, about their latest record Half Mile Harvest, spending 10 years together as a band, and their latest tour.
Stella Donnelly On Playing Live and Her Debut EP 'Thrush Metal'
Stella Donnelly is one of the most in-demand artists out of Perth right now, as both a solo artist and with her bands Boat Show and Bells Rapids. We were extremely privileged to get the chance to speak with her in the lead-up, and she was as lovely to talk to as her music is to listen to!
Pop Vulture: POW! Negro Discuss their Upcoming EP and Playing Live
POW! Negro are one of the most exciting young bands on the Perth scene right now. Their eagerly anticipated debut EP Jasmine & Licorice will be dropped on July 28, and the boys are heading on a short tour to launch it, with dates in Bunbury, Dunsborough and Perth. We were very lucky to talk to frontman/MC Nelson Mondlane and bassist Toby Batchelor ahead of the release, in another segment of our Pop Vulture series.
A Quick Chat with Melissa Cantwell, Director of New Theatre Show Blink
If you're looking for something different to do this Winter, you could do far worse than check out an intriguing drama piece known as Blink that will see its WA debut this month. We were privileged enough to have a quick chat with creative director Melissa Cantwell.
An Interview with Last Dinosaurs: Maturity, woodwork and experimental music
Ahead of their Splendour sideshows with Two Door Cinema Club, and an impending third studio album, we had a chat to Sean Caskey from Last Dinosaurs about how maturity is affecting their music, making fine wooden furniture and what music they have and do draw inspiration from.
A chat with Meg Mac
We caught up with the lovely Meg Mac on a sunny winter's day in Perth to chat about baby albums, naming guitars, where we (legally) watch TV and, burgers.
Pop Vulture: Belgrade Talk Music, Movies and More
We caught up with David Stewart of the young folk-rock Perth band Belgrade in the latest edition of our Pop Vulture series.
Josh Pyke on Songwriting, Collaboration and His Career Thus Far
We got the opportunity to speak with Josh Pyke, one of the most influential and well-loved musicians in Australia, ahead of the release of his Best Of, B-Sides and Rarities album (out June 30) and national tour in July/August.
Video games and life mantras: We get philosophical with Montaigne
We caught up with Sydney singer-songwriter Montaigne to chat about making positive change, video games, life, death, and spirituality. Have a read, then do yourself a favour and purchase tickets for her performance at Capitol on the 29th of July.
Black Swan's The Eisteddfod: An Interview with Playwright Lally Katz
Black Swan State Theatre Company’s exciting run (and WA premiere) of beloved American-Australian playwright Lally Katz’s work The Eisteddfod is just around the corner, opening at the end of this month and directed by Jeffrey Jay Fowler. We took the opportunity to have a chat the genius behind the script herself about growing older, writing, the play and WA.
Interview: "Interrupting a Crisis" with Georgina Cramond/RIBS
We speak to Perth playwright and singer-songwriter Georgina Cramond (aka RIBS) about anxiety, music, and storytelling in the lead up to her upcoming play, "Interrupting A Crisis"