La Dispute’s set at the Newport Hotel on September 6 was one of those rare shows where the performers and audience alike were on the same wavelength from the get-go, making for a moving and invigorating night.
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INTERVIEW: La Dispute on their new album Panorama and massive Australian tour
La Dispute are about to embark on a huge Australian tour that will see them play 15 shows all across the country. The tour will kick off here in WA, with successive shows at Amplifier Bar in Perth and the Newport Hotel in Fremantle on the 5th and 6th of September respectively. We were lucky enough to talk on the phone to drummer and founding member Brad Vander Lugt ahead of these shows. (Banner image by Micala Renee)
LIVE REVIEW: Rich Brian's Sailor tour sets sail in Perth
The heavy rain didn’t deter concert-goers on their way to see Indonesian rap star, Rich Brian last night — but it did ensure that all the real fans rocked up, and boy, were they in for a party.
LIVE REVIEW: Carla Geneve's EP Launch @ Mojo's Bar
On the last leg of her tour, Carla Geneve slammed home in Perth for a warm, intimate performance at Mojo’s Bar, showcasing both her continually-growing talent and effortless stage presence.
LIVE REVIEW: Boy & Bear play in Perth for the first time in years
The Perth leg of Boy & Bear’s Hold Your Nerve tour was one for the ages, being by far one of the most wholesome shows I’ve been to.
LIVE REVIEW: Hein Cooper @ Mojo's Bar
After touring Europe in June, Friday night saw Sydney-based singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed ‘bogan from the south of New South Wales’ Hein Cooper paying a visit to Mojo’s, one of North Fremantle’s cosiest bars.
LIVE REVIEW: Getting starry-eyed with Allday and friends
For those thinking of heading along to any of Allday’s live shows on his Starry Night Over the Phone tour — you’ve got nothing to lose except your inhibitions, as you sway in time with the fine-tuned music.
REVIEW: Rain Dance Festival, a unique and enlightening experience unlike any other
Modelled after eastern Australian festivals such as Earth Frequencies and Rainbow Serpent, the crew at Pulp Glitchin’ pieced together an impressive EDM line-with a focus on psytrance and drums ‘n’ bass. This, complimented by a marketplace full of independent and passionate owners, a stunning locale and most significantly, a community unlike any other, had provided an experience never to be forgotten.
INTERVIEW: Oscar Dawson talks Holy Holy's newest album, 'My Own Pool of Light'
To see how the band is feeling about both their new album release and upcoming tour, I had a chat with Oscar Dawson, guitarist, and one half of the band.
Photography by Sethen Sheehan-Lee
Live Review: Foals "put it all on the line to deliver a good show"
Foals have a live reputation that precedes them. After witnessing them on Sunday the 21st of July, a show multiple attendees I spoke to rated amongst the best they have seen, it is safe to see why.
LIVE REVIEW: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets take us on a journey through space and time
In the ultimate performance of their nation-wide tour following the release of their third album, And Now For The Whatchamacallit, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets returned home to provide us lucky attendees with a sensory experience they alone could supply.
Fremantle Winter Music Festival 2019: 5 bands you should check out
We’ve compiled a top five list of RTRFM annual winter music festival acts that have been on our radar lately, and should be on yours too.
LIVE REVIEW: Injury Reserve @ Jack Rabbit Slim's
On the 15th of June, rap trio Injury Reserve decided to bust down the doors of Jack Rabbit Slim’s and make some noise. I, on the other hand, was glad to have a been a part of an ecstatic night.
LIVE REVIEW: The Drop Festival makes waves in Busselton
After two sold out festivals in Coolangatta and Torquay, The Drop stopped at the final stop of its Australia-wide tour in Barnard Park.
LIVE REVIEW: Sly Withers cement their rising status @ Indi Bar
With a heartfelt and witty anecdotal lyrical style blended with uproarious riffs, Sly Withers have often drawn comparison to the likes of Melbourne’s The Smith Street Band. No doubt a terrific outfit to be compared to, however the Sly boys were always eager to continue developing their own unique sound.
Live Review: Otiuh bring funk and heat to a frosty night at Jack Rabbit Slims
It’s quite the impressive feat Otiuh has pulled off here, summoning the atmosphere of an amiable summer night within that chilly venue.
LIVE REVIEW: Crooked Colours @ Metropolis Fremantle
As for fans new and old alike, it was one hell of a listening experience to witness the firsthand beauty of Langata live.
Review: "The Line" by Co3 Australia is a suspenseful and confronting retelling of Australia's past
THE LINE by Co3 Australia casts light on the horrific past of Western Australia, specifically laws against Aboriginal people such as the Prohibited Area, which prevented them from entering into the City of Perth after 6:00 pm.
LIVE REVIEW: Groovin The Moo 2019
Getting to Groovin The Moo is always a bit of a mission — and that can be part of the fun.