Anxiety is a prickly, jarring thing, but Interrupting a Crisis tells its story in a smooth and elegant way.
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LIVE REVIEW: Groovin' The Moo 2017
It was that time of the year again when Bunbury is transformed into a youth wonderland. As usual, the 2017 edition of Groovin’ The Moo sold out, and much to the relief and delight of the 20,000+ people in attendance, the forecast suggested a moderate day without any rain.
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"
LIVE REVIEW: The Wombats @ Metro City
Yet the ease in which I basked in throughout the night was enough to convince me of one thing: nothing comes quite as close to being within near proximity of the sweet, sweet crooning of the Murph.
In The Pines 2017
RTR FM's In The Pines is the kind of festival where you can bring along a picnic blanket and a quaint cheeseboard and laze for the early afternoon before rousing to dance around for a bit. The 24th edition stood as a wonderful continuation of what has become a ritualistic showcase of our diverse and flourishing local music scene.
RL GRIME RETURNS WITH FREE DOWNLOAD ‘REIMS’ + TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS JULY
RL Grime is back with a new album 'Reims' available for stream and DL. Plus he is embarking on a national tour of Australia! Get all the info here.
Another Flawless Fairbridge Festival: Celebrating 25 years in style
Fairbridge is such a well-organised festival. There is room to breathe, there’s a chance to catch acts in numerous settings due to the ingenious multiple-set programming. It is without doubt, my favourite multi-day festival in WA.
Upcoming Gigs, Events & Album Releases - 24 April - 7 May
Our picks for upcoming gigs, events and music releases for the next fortnight!
Musings about a first year festival: Hot Dub Wine Machine edition
Australia's newest festival Hot Dub Wine Machine presented some of the nation's best live acts. However, it wasn't without a few teething problems. Read our review here.
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE DUNE RATS ARE DOING ANOTHER THING
Dune Rats have some red hot things on the go.
Fairbridge 2017 fast approaches!
Fairbridge Festival is a symbiotic cacophony of world/folk/blues/roots/dance/country and every sound in between... and it is less than two weeks away!
GTM 2017 adds more acts to lineup!
Our sad excuse for an Australian summer is over and winter is coming, but there is one thing music-lovers can take solace in… Groovin’ The Moo is just one month away!!!
LIVE REVIEW: Start Over Summer with Ziggy Alberts
Vulnerability on stage and dashing good looks allow Ziggy Alberts to conduct his audience at will, and he uses this power for good.
5 local bands that are killing it right now
It might finally be time to admit that there's 'something in the water' when it comes to quality live acts emerging from Perth. So much so that the task of deciding who to see can seem overwhelming. Don't worry, we got you. Read on to find out my pick of the local acts you need to catch live.
PIAF: Toro y Moi closes out Chevron Festival Gardens in style
Toro channelled Peter Gabriel and Jamiroquai in equal parts. His progression from neo-soul to electronic to jangly indie-pop was executed with absolute ease and put everyone in a good mood to close out the Chevron Festival Gardens series at PIAF.
LIVE REVIEW: Boat Show releases untameable energy at album launch
Boat Show manages to accomplish the difficult task of translating a great album into a great live show. They captured their untameable energy on the album and then released it into the wild onstage.
PIAF: Mosquito Coast, Frankie Cosmos and Margaret Glaspy
If all these musicians stick to their word, we’re going to have a very busy year.
FOAM launches "Coping Mechanism" this Saturday @ Badlands Bar
The band has evolved from 90s-Seattle-grunge worshipers to a more experimental project that uses guitar noise, dissonance and dynamics in a way that can only invoke the Steve Albini charged glory years of post-hardcore.
PIAF: James Vincent McMorrow Demonstrates the Extent of his Vocal Prowess at the Gardens
James Vincent McMorrow is an artist that simply needs to be witnessed live to fully appreciate his art.
SOLO GATE: Kurt Vile shocks Perth crowds with a spectacular PIAF performance
We caught Kurt Vile sans his Violators at Chevron Festival Gardens on Monday night. It was an interesting performance...