Some of our favourite shots from the 2015 Southbound festival in Busselton. Photos by Mitch Hender.
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Andrey Zvyagintsev's sprawling "Leviathan" is depressing, slyly comedic and inimitably Russian
A modern day interpretation of the Bible's most famous parable, the tale of Job, Leviathan is a stinging rebuke of the systemic corruption that underpins modern Russia, told through the collapse of a family and the downward spiral of its patriarch.
Ty Segall Band at the Bakery
After my personal hiatus with the Bakery, I returned, only to discover a long line on Thursday night, an assortment of breeds almost as if it were a gathering of different tribes. Ready to witness American sweetheart Ty Segall.
Stylish and captivating Italian drama "Human Capital" is a perfect opener for this year’s PIAF film season
In addition to being an engrossing character study, Human Capital is also a searing indictment of capitalist greed - from the perspectives of its wealthy perpetrators, as well as the people who idealize it.
TPFF: Installation Show Unique but Fails to Amaze
WA Designer Installation was a new event at the Perth Fashion Festival this year that promised to be an “entirely different experience from traditional runway shows.”
Beer Through The Ages @ Five Bar 29/10/14: Fancy Yourself A Connoisseur?
The event sees Mash Brewing Co., The Monk Brewery and Kitchen, and Colonial Brewing collaborating and throwing in their own group of brewers for ultimate glory.
King's Justice Single Launch @ Ya-Ya's
On Friday October 3 Perth’s Indie Rock scene legends hailing from Fremantle, KING’S JUSTICE, hosted their highly anticipated single launch at Ya-Ya’s in Northbridge.
TPFF 2014 Future Runway: A sartorial forecast
A variety of quirky lines and short hems in the costume collection were a highlight in terms of their imaginative and even challenging qualities.
TPFF: Flannel - 'She works hard for the money. Work hard, play hard.'
Overall, the brand seems to be expanding exponentially with plans to move their brand over to the US. The vibe at Fashion Paramount proved to be enthusiastic but collected.
Beloved Melbourne Punks The Smith Street Band Are Back With An Album And Tour
The tour includes a 29th of November date at their beloved home-away-from-home the Rosemount, and if any one of you enjoys anything about the Poison City inspired punk rock resurgence you should grab a ticket before they are unavailable.
The Event Review you Probably Don’t Care About but Should: Courtney Love and Concert Going
She gave fans as special an evening as they could ever have hoped for. But I thought for this article it would prove more interesting to explore the overall act of concert going, which is honestly one that really has a lot of problems with it when you stop and think about it. So please join me as I suck all the fun out of your next gig by drawing attention to all the shitty elements you’ll inevitably have to deal with.
Earth - The Rosemount - 18/06/14
Earth’s mythical aura has developed over time and filled the void in some of their more average music. The critically claimed trio crawled in pace, repeated chords and glowed in the wall of sound, which coated the walls of the Rosemount.
La Dispute, Balance and Composure and The Love Junkies - The Rosemount 7/6/14
On their second trip here within a year, La Dispute played a near perfect set, cramming in 19 songs largely drawing from their latest two, Rooms of the House and Wildlife.
Free Your Mind - Northlane, Make Them Suffer, Thy Art is Murder, Volumes and Veil of Maya - Capitol
‘Packed like sardines’ would be an understatement when describing the Perth over 18 show at Capitol in Perth. The only way to get some space in the mosh pit would have been to douse yourself in lamb grease, slither across the floor through all the skinny jeans and Vans, and punch the air while connecting with some jaws.
Groovin the Moo, Bunbury, 2014 - Find Yourself!
The weather gods looked down upon us in glory and delivered a perfect day of sun and good vibes.
GALLERY - Groovin' the Moo, Bunbury, 2014
This year's Groovin the Moo included performances from a huge array of acts including local producer/hip-hop extraordinaire Mathas, Byron Bay moshers Parkway Drive, East coast stoners Violent Soho and international electro stars Disclosure and HOLY FUCK!
Fairbridge Wrap Up Part 2
I saw about 25 different acts over the two days and three nights and I have 19 names here on my list that I want to tell you about. Obviously I can’t tell you heaps about all of them because otherwise I would be here for about 6 years. I will go into detail about 8 of my tops picks, and I’ll briefly mention the rest. Okay? Good. Let’s do this!
Fairbridge Wrap Up Part 1
I often like to say that Fairbridge is one of the only festivals where you can ask the audience to sing, and they do it in tune- with harmonies as well if you ask nicely. I have never experienced anything like the community of people that is this festival. Everyone you meet is kind, interesting and a true music lover.
HyperFest 2014, Midland Oval - Youth Festival NOT A Dirty Word(s)
We were treated to some spectacular local acts a few weeks ago. Amazing work by the HyperFest team, huge attendance and great times.
BATHS, Leon Osborn, Catlips and Seams - The Bakery, Sunday 23/03/14
Many on le inter webs contend that Baths can change your perception of electronic music. There is an element of truth and verity in that statement.