We talk about the lovely Oh Mercy & their upcoming tour in September.
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REVIEW: Last Dinosaurs @ Amplifier Bar
I had assumed that a screening of Jurassic World would be the most mediocre piece of prehistorically themed entertainment I would endure this month, but a night in the company of Brisbane four piece Last Dinosaurs proved me wrong.
HIDEOUS SUN DEMON VINYL LAUNCH
Local band Hideous Sun Demon celebrated the birthing of their vinyl album over the weekend with a bunch of cool bands.
Hermitude Live in Perth
Hermitude graced our pure shores, read about their live gig here.
Hot Dubbing Through the Decades
The best feature of Hot Dub Time Machine is arguably its diversity, with an extensive repertoire of bangers to elate everyone and anyone from Billy next door that apparently just turned 18 and makes you realise how old you are, to seedy Uncle Bill that makes you dread how old you’re getting.
An Interview with Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
Spawn of one of the most creative moms around, London siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Durham are returning to Perth for an intimate show at the Rosemount, August 5. Read our interview here.
British alt-rockers ALT-J (∆) will be ALT-14(♫)ing in Australian shores this month
Featuring love songs interspersed with tongue-in-cheek lyrics that border laughable and creepy like “I’m gonna bed into you like a cat beds into a beanbag” or “Turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet” from “Every Other Freckle”, their shows are set to be fun ones.
No Sound Without Silence - The Script
The Script are coming to town- Check out our latest album review and preview to the show.
NEEDTOBREATHE - Rivers in the Wasteland
When it comes to "what's hot" now in the music biz, you can name a genre and there will be a market for it. If Americano-styled rock, flavoured with a bit of folk, stomp, a dash of Beach Boys is your thing - not only do you have an eclectic taste in music - but this album has your number.
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.
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.
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.
Mid Year Report: 2014's Music
With the end of June also came the halfway point of 2014 (yeah, just think about that for a moment!). The first half of the year has been absolutely stellar for music, with some truly brilliant albums being released. Here are some of the best in our not so humble opinion.
Modern Classic Albums Part 8: 30-21
We’re finally back with the next part of the Modern Classic Albums countdown! This segment sees us travel through the 20s; checking out some iconic hardcore, hip hop, alt rock, folk and more along the way.
Robin Thicke's Paula and the Afterlife of Marvin Gaye's Here, My Dear
Behind the headlines of 54 copies sold in its first week and accusations of harassment, Josh Chiat explains how Robin Thicke's awful, maligned Paula reveals more about the history of trad soul than might first be imagined.
Death Grips - The Powers That B (part one: niggas on the moon)
It sees the trio expanding on a less RIGHT IN YOUR FUCKING FACE BOOM LOUD SCREAM ETC. vibe and more, a subtle hello I am here we are pretty loud but have some pretty bits around the place, I can’t make you love viola, and SCREAM TOO.
Lana Del Ray - Ultraviolence LP
If you are looking for a night within the unstable area of the American dream, Ultraviolence will take you there in sound and style, just don’t pay too much attention to what is being said for the most part, it may drag you out.
We Chat to Meat Puppets' Frontman Ahead Of Australian Tour
That hasn't changed much. I just have to wait around until something starts to pop up in my head and then make sure I get it dow on tape. I've never been disiplined enought o tell myself "OK, time to sit down and write some music" ...that's never worked for me.
The Love Junkies - Flight Test EP
Current leaders in Perth’s emerging punk x grunge hybrids, the trio are taking all of the right steps to ensure their music remains true, firstly by releasing an absolute banger of a debut in 2013’s Maybelene, before starting their own label and release platform, Blackbox Recordings and releasing the Flight Test EP.
Modern Classic Albums Part 7: 40-31
Moving on, now in serious territory breaking through the top end of the list. From Death metal to hip-hop and pop, we've got you covered! Remember to rate each album out of 10 too, let us know what you think.