Our picks for upcoming gigs, events and music releases for the next fortnight!
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PREVIEW: Splendour sideshows — 8 artists to catch in July
Missing out on Splendour this year? Worried about another drab winter? There's no need to fear, Perth's got you covered!
Record Store Day 2017: Our top picks, what to get, and where to get them
For the tenth year running, stores across the world will be jam-packed with exclusive releases, specials and shows on Record Store Day 2017. Here's our guide to what you can do and what you can get on Saturday April 22.
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.
Modern jazz master KAMASI WASHINGTON signs to Young Turks + shares 'Truth
Avant-garde jazz titan Kamasi Washington today debuts 'Truth', the sixth movement from Harmony of Difference, a new EP set for release this winter. The EP is the first new music from Washington since his universally acclaimed 2015 debut album The Epic, and will be released via Young Turks. Washington has signed to the iconic London label, the home of The xx, Sampha, FKA Twigs and more, worldwide.
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE DUNE RATS ARE DOING ANOTHER THING
Dune Rats have some red hot things on the go.
CULT CLASSIC TWIN PEAKS OST RE-ISSUE ON VINYL
Good news is here! The cult favourite Twin Peaks sountracks have been reissued on vinyl!
Little Dragon’s Season High, a decade low
Usually, Little Dragon’s version of pop is so smooth. But Season High is full of more misses than hits, and for that I’m led to believe that this album is for new listeners, not old fans.
The Smith Street Band's Will Wagner Discusses Their New Album, Touring and Cricket
We had the privilege of chatting on the phone with Smith Street Band frontman Will Wagner about their upcoming album and tour.
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.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jay Som's Debut Everybody Works is Simply Phenomenal
This isn’t a review. It’s more of a public service announcement. Listen to this album if you know what’s good for you.
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.
Los Campesinos! Deliver a Raw, Mature Album with Sick Scenes
Overall Sick Stories is a rawer, more accessible and more mature (but no less energized) effort than anything Los Campesinos! have put out before. For every time you may be tempted to make comparisons, the Campesinos! crew find ways to remind you that there’s nobody else like them, full stop.
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...
POP VULTURE: Methyl Ethel
We caught up with Methyl Ethel frontman and band mastermind Jake Webb to discuss the exciting times ahead for the band and to investigate his pop culture tastes in the latest edition of our Pop Vulture series.
LIVE REVIEW: Ego-free and energetic POND, live @ the Rosemount
The crowd welcomed the delay and reverb-soaked vocals of Nick Allbrook with sweaty enthusiasm. POND used the full extent of their broad catalogue, cheerily bouncing between old songs and new.
Warpaint bring the sunday night girl power at Chevron Festival Gardens
Warpaint showcased the full power of their moody & groovy sound at Chevron Festival Gardens.
PIAF: Frankie Cosmos Interview
Despite being part of what has been come to be known as the anti-folk movement, Kline really doesn’t put much currency in genre. “I think that defining anything through a genre is kind of useless. I mean, I don’t really even know what anti-folk means really. I can tell you that it was this music movement in New York, but it doesn’t make much sense to me.”
PIAF: Explosions in the Sky Deliver a Staggering Show at the Festival Gardens
I have seen more artists live than I can count... And of the lot, I think it’s safe to say that Explosions in the Sky just became the best to date.