Skin finds the producer attempting to hit the middle ground between reaching the largest audience possible and expanding on his experimental tendencies. It should prove a hit with fans and newcomers and set him apart from his flurry of imitators.
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James Blake set to bring his bit of 'colour' to Perth
A little bit of Splendour is coming to WA in the form of contemporary electronic Baritone wonder, James Blake.
LIVE REVIEW: Aussie Synth-Pop Masters "Client Liaison" sure know how to put on a show
Dressed in their best high waisted white trousers and brown suede bomber jackets, Australia’s favourite - and perhaps only - ‘late-eighties Australiana’/synth pop masters Client Liaison delivered a high energy performance to the tightly packed crowd in Mojo’s on Saturday night.
'Philadelphia Grand Jury' announce karaoke tour of Australia
Philadelphia Grand Jury will play Jimmy's Den on the 4th of June.
LIVE REVIEW: GROOVIN' THE MOO 2016
GTM concluded another year of WA's vibrant festival season. Want to recount the memories or missed out on the action? We've got you covered.
ALBUM REVIEW: James Blake Finds "The Colour in Anything"
The Colour In Anything shaped up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of this year. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. This is mostly because The Colour In Anything finds him at his most diverse, sonically and emotionally.
Fairbridge 2016: puddle packed and full of folkin’ fun times
Every year since the age of around 7, I’ve made the annual pilgrimage down to the muddily renowned folk and world music spectacular that is Fairbridge Music Festival. So, when I was asked to cover the 2016 festival, you can bet your best pair of gumboots that I leapt at the chance.
From Mac Demarco to Metallica: A Preview of Record Store Day 2016
Record Store Day is rapidly approaching for another year, and it’s shaping up to be a good one! Landing in record stores worldwide on April 16 will be a string of unique releases from a massive range of artists, and gigs will be rampant throughout. Here’s a list of some of the things we think you should look out for.
MUSIC REVIEW: Hoodlem's debut EP is intoxicating
Presenting their self-titled debut EP, Hoodlem brings to the table an intoxicating handful of fragmented R&B electronic. And you’d best bet it goes hand in hand with claps of cosmic percussion.
A look into...Groovin the Moo
As well as providing much needed exposure to local WA artists, GTM has returned in 2016 with a thrilling international lineup. We're moo're than excited.
ALBUM REVIEW: Feelin Kinda Free by The Drones
“Feelin Kinda Free” proves a fitting title- The Drones seem to be cut loose from the constraints of “acceptable” social discourse, as well as genre. It’s the auditory equivalent of an explosive; no one is safe from its zone of destruction. The result is exhilarating and fierce, and one of the best albums of their immense catalogue.
Live Review: Little Simz @ Chevron Festival Gardens
Little Simz kept the melody sweet, bass low, and lyrics forceful, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with, taking the title of King. Not Queen, because "women can be kings".
ALBUM REVIEW: Hymns by Bloc Party
The good news is that “Hymns” is better than Bloc Party's last album (2012's “Four”). The bad news is that this doesn’t exactly mean it’s a particularly good one.
Floating Points, Moodymann, tINI and Henry Maxwell
Habitat has been bringing good music to Perth for years, and MOVE has been fostering it here for us all to enjoy. When they teamed up to present Moodyman, Floating Points and tINI and Henry Maxwell it was always going to be a great night of vibe laden house.
Isolated Nation's Musical Best of 2015
Our music writers have banded together to come up with another summary of the amazing music that was put out in 2015.
Sweet Oblivion #9 - Nine Times as Sweet
On Friday December 4, YMCA HQ in Leederville hosted the 9th Sweet Oblivion Showcase. This time around, Matthew Gudgeon, Puzzle, Last Lions and Red Moon graced the stage. Read all about it here.
Rudimental Spread Love at Metro City
I may have exceeded my daily recommended amount of cardio from all that dancing.
Wafia: Live at The Orchard
Sunday Sessions get no better than this.
Live Review: Sweet Oblivion #8
On Friday November 20 the YMCA HQ in Leederville hosted the 8th Sweet Oblivion showcase evening. These events, held as part of the WAM Festival, present the best of the young, emerging talent in the Perth music scene to an audience of all ages.
CW Stoneking - Back to Boogaloo at Fremantle Arts Centre
I ventured out to see Australia’s favourite ramblin’ jungle blues man CW Stoneking’s sold out show in the tree-filled front courtyard.