Melodrama marks the New Zealand’s artist transition from teenage drama to the formation period of young adulthood. The highly anticipated album marks not only a transition in thought process, but also production quality.
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LIVE REVIEW: ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS (SYD) + PORTS (IRE)
All My Exes Live in Texas performed an hour of gorgeous harmonies, tastefully accompanied by mandolin, ukulele and piano accordion. Support was from Ports of Northern Ireland who had quite the Australian connection. We tried not to cry... Read our review of the evening here.
LIVE REVIEW: Big Scary bare all with their fiery best
It is truly during times of technical difficulty where artists earn their crowning moment — and Big Scary were the very exemplar of undeterred, talented musicians.
Pop Vulture: Belgrade Talk Music, Movies and More
We caught up with David Stewart of the young folk-rock Perth band Belgrade in the latest edition of our Pop Vulture series.
Kim Churchill releases new single "Second Hand Car" and announces new album "Weight_Falls"
Australian songsmith Kim Churchill has announced his new album Weight_Falls will be released worldwide on Friday August 25 and is available to pre order now. After releasing the record’s first single, the triple j fave Breakneck Speed earlier this year, the album’s newest single Second Hand Car premiered on triple j last night
Josh Pyke on Songwriting, Collaboration and His Career Thus Far
We got the opportunity to speak with Josh Pyke, one of the most influential and well-loved musicians in Australia, ahead of the release of his Best Of, B-Sides and Rarities album (out June 30) and national tour in July/August.
When bad-taste becomes great: Kirin J Callinan LIVE
With a fervent belief that true commitment to bad-taste transforms it into something fashionable, fun and infectious, Kirin is a lot to take in.
Slowdive satisfies after 22-year hiatus
Slowdive know how to play to their strengths, pulling from the best moments of their discography to present us with something that is at once familiar and refreshing.
Patterns of panic: The Necks play the Rosemount
I couldn’t think of anything more terrifying than playing a delicate set of acoustic jazzy music to room full of mostly black overcoat-clad, chin stroking, forty-something, ultra-discerning listeners. But for The Necks, that is the thesis for their completely improvised performances.
POP VULTURE: ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS
The Exes share a deep passion for vocal harmonies and heartbreakingly good songwriting. This killer combination has crystallised itself on their new album When We Fall. We caught up with the Exes ahead of their two gigs at Babushka and Fly By Night this weekend.
Video games and life mantras: We get philosophical with Montaigne
We caught up with Sydney singer-songwriter Montaigne to chat about making positive change, video games, life, death, and spirituality. Have a read, then do yourself a favour and purchase tickets for her performance at Capitol on the 29th of July.
A little Friday night TLC with Winston Surfshirt
From humble beginnings to a hefty, sold-out national tour, Winston Surfshirt has certainly transcended the mediocrities of the urban music scene and reminded us all what a little funk and R&B can do for the soul.
Live Review: The Smith Street Band Smash their Metro City Set
Will Wagner and the Smithies appeared every part bonafide rockstars on Friday night, with plenty of good songs and good vibes.
"Blood Harvest" showcases unique Perth talents, farms enthusiastic crowd at The Rosemount
Blood Harvest was a celebration of great music, great people, and a real testament to this small but passionate city’s thriving original music scene.
AUSTRALIAN JAZZ PIONEERS THE NECKS RETURN TO THE ROSEMOUNT ON SUNDAY JUNE 11
Australia's best jazz group THE NECKS return to Perth for one night only. Catch their tantilising set at the Rosemount on June 11.
LIVE REVIEW: DJ Shadow at Jack Rabbit Slim's
It’s a rare privilege to see such a seminal act in flesh, and DJ Shadow did not disappoint on his May 23rd show at Jack Rabbit Slim’s.
LIVE REVIEW: The Wombats @ Metro City
Yet the ease in which I basked in throughout the night was enough to convince me of one thing: nothing comes quite as close to being within near proximity of the sweet, sweet crooning of the Murph.
In The Pines 2017
RTR FM's In The Pines is the kind of festival where you can bring along a picnic blanket and a quaint cheeseboard and laze for the early afternoon before rousing to dance around for a bit. The 24th edition stood as a wonderful continuation of what has become a ritualistic showcase of our diverse and flourishing local music scene.
RL GRIME RETURNS WITH FREE DOWNLOAD ‘REIMS’ + TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS JULY
RL Grime is back with a new album 'Reims' available for stream and DL. Plus he is embarking on a national tour of Australia! Get all the info here.
Another Flawless Fairbridge Festival: Celebrating 25 years in style
Fairbridge is such a well-organised festival. There is room to breathe, there’s a chance to catch acts in numerous settings due to the ingenious multiple-set programming. It is without doubt, my favourite multi-day festival in WA.