The main stage DJ desk was authoritarian, while the electronic screen at the ‘Warehouse’ made for an optical masterpiece, synchronising with artists while they perform.
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LIVE REVIEW: Devil's Child: Judas Priest tribute band @ Mojo's
The general sonic aesthetic of the night was filled with grunge, hard rock, elements of punk and metal, an audio palette that blends and ebbs quite nicely.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: Opening Night Party @ Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival
All photos by Patrick Boere.
LIVE REVIEW: Gus Dapperton @ Jack Rabbit Slim's
Having been a fan of Gus’ for a while now, I was eager to attend his concert on Saturday – I’ve listened to a fair few of his songs and have enjoyed watching his artistic music videos, but I was especially curious to see how he presented his groovy music to a live crowd. Needless to say, he fuelled every second of the show with immense passion.
LIVE REVIEW: Jade Imagine's debut album tour @ Mojos
Saturday night was the last show in the Australian leg of Jade Imagine’s debut album tour as well as a massive year of touring with the likes of Stella Donnelly and POND. For this reason – and that they are signed to Courtney Barnett and Jen Clohers’ Milk! Records – I expected a massive vibe from their show at Mojos.
Live Review: Paul Kelly demonstrates his timeless appeal at Optus Stadium
Legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly returned to Perth on December 7 for the opening night of his Making Gravy tour, bringing along Marlon Williams, Kate Miller-Heidke and Courtney Barnett in support. This was a concert for everyone in the generation-spanning audience to remember.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: The Get Down @ Indian Ocean Hotel
All photos by Patrick Boere (PB Photography).
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Grapevine Gathering 2019
Having made its debut in WA over the weekend, east coast music festival Grapevine Gathering settled nicely into the Perth scene, with a colossal 12,000 people pouring in for nothing short of a grape time.
LIVE REVIEW: Pilerats' Battle Rats: Hip Hop Edition
Pilerats did it for Perth’s Hip Hop culture, putting on a new event series that showcases the 6k’s best and brightest and invites them to it battle it out for a $1,000 prize and a Pilerats promotional campaign.
LIVE REVIEW: Despite controversy, Sticky Fingers performs to a sold-out show in Perth
Australia’s contentious band Sticky Fingers returned to Perth to transport their unwavering fans to a Land of Pleasure in the final stop of their ‘Yours to Keep’ Australian arena tour.
All photos by Reuben Black
THEATRE REVIEW: Pop-Up Globe’s “Measure for Measure” is Dark, Dirty, and Damn Funny
While the production presented itself on the surface as an irreverent, raunchy romp, underneath the wrapping of endless dick jokes, the play posed important moral questions about society’s views on sex, the abuse of political power, and consent.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: Spilt Milk Festival @ Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Snapshots from SPILT MILK FESTIVAL in Canberra.
LIVE REVIEW: Lauv, I'll tell you how I'm feeling
Ever since the release of his first song, Lauv has been the soundtrack to many a rainy day, heartbreak mood and teenage angst anthem, and on Tuesday night he became a tangible experience in Astor Theatre.
LIVE REVIEW: Death By Denim is on the rise
No matter what song of theirs you have the pleasure of listening to, Death By Denim are worth every second of your time – and in their lively set at the cosy Indian Ocean Hotel (Indi Bar), this notion is undisputed.
LIVE REVIEW: Sly Withers @ Badlands
Fresh from a nationwide expedition supporting Amy Shark whilst simultaneously touring their new EP Gravis, the busy plebs from the northern suburbs were finally home and ready for a huge finale to their EP tour.
LIVE REVIEW: Rob Thomas provides us with a Little Wonder @ Kings Park
Whether you turned out for the evening as a die-hard Rob Thomas fan, for a bit of Matchbox Twenty nostalgia, or simply to swoon over Pete Murray the way Thomas made no secret of doing, you would’ve been pleased to leave having experienced a heartfelt, well performed set and overall, a thoroughly enjoyable night out.
All photos by Matthew Reilly.
LIVE REVIEW: Juice WRLD put our hearts in a bag
Juice WRLD’s stopped over in Perth last night on his first leg of his Death Race for Love Australian tour. Walking into Metros we had no expectations - and boy were we blown away.
LIVE REVIEW: Jai Wolf's Cure to Loneliness
Embarking on his “Cure to Loneliness” tour, Jai Wolf stopped over in sunny Perth, turning up the heat on our hottest recorded day in November.