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Stella Donnelly On Playing Live and Her Debut EP 'Thrush Metal'
Stella Donnelly is one of the most in-demand artists out of Perth right now, as both a solo artist and with her bands Boat Show and Bells Rapids. We were extremely privileged to get the chance to speak with her in the lead-up, and she was as lovely to talk to as her music is to listen to!
Live Review: Ásgeir's Meditative Night at the Astor
A close-knitted, meditative night of somber but beautifully thought-provoking music left the audience with answers to questions they did not know exist, while providing a basis for what sorrowful folk music should sound like.
EP and Live Review: POW! Negro Prove Why They Are one of the Most Exciting Perth Acts
On a freezing Saturday night, POW! Negro warmed the hearts and bodies of the packed Rosemount Hotel with their intense live set, proving exactly why they are one of the hottest bands out of Perth right now.
Love, Art & Montaigne
An intimate night with a rising star in the Australian music scene.
An Interview with Verge Collection ahead of their 'For The Story' Tour
Fresh off the back of winning the 'Tapped by Otherside' touring grant, local band Verge Collection are set to kick off a national tour following the release of their new single 'For the Story'. We had a chat to Ben from Verge Collection ahead of the tour.
Album Review: Mac Miller curates RnB inspired love songs on 'The Divine Feminine'
Sex. Love. Intimacy. It seems to me like Mac Miller must’ve had some life changing experiences to produce the heavenly album ‘The Divine Feminine’. This sweet, groovy, warm, death-by-mouthfuls-of-sexy-chocolate album seems to explain Mac’s adoration for the female form, mind and company, and this adoration is reflected in the title itself.
Pop Vulture: POW! Negro Discuss their Upcoming EP and Playing Live
POW! Negro are one of the most exciting young bands on the Perth scene right now. Their eagerly anticipated debut EP Jasmine & Licorice will be dropped on July 28, and the boys are heading on a short tour to launch it, with dates in Bunbury, Dunsborough and Perth. We were very lucky to talk to frontman/MC Nelson Mondlane and bassist Toby Batchelor ahead of the release, in another segment of our Pop Vulture series.
An evening with Lil Yachty
Fresh from a huge performance at Splendour, young Atlanta star Lil Yachty crossed the country to bring his unique bubblegum trap to Perth fans.
STORMZY LIVE REVIEW: A HIGH ENERGY PERFORMANCE CUT SHORT
Grime's wonder boy has landed on our shores for his debut album tour, but how did it compare to his legendary 5 hour set 2 years prior?
LIVE REVIEW: A nostalgic night with Two Door Cinema Club
Despite all the wild excitement, the trio appeared the perfect combination of vibrant, as well as calm and collected. The boys had done this countless times before, but this didn’t detract from their ability to send tremors and impart some sweet magnetic energy.
Live Review: Japandroids at the Rosemount Hotel
Wednesday July 19 saw a night full of blistering rock and roll, with Canadian duo Japandroids bringing their Near to the Wild Heart of Life tour to the Rosemount Hotel. FOAM were in support.
Album Review: Stephen Bailey Makes Ethereal Bliss on Silo
Stephen Bailey (of Mt. Mountain)'s debut album Silo is a masterclass on patient mood building. The arrangements are subtle, the production is dense and drenched in reverb, and the performances are of stellar quality.
An Interview with Last Dinosaurs: Maturity, woodwork and experimental music
Ahead of their Splendour sideshows with Two Door Cinema Club, and an impending third studio album, we had a chat to Sean Caskey from Last Dinosaurs about how maturity is affecting their music, making fine wooden furniture and what music they have and do draw inspiration from.
Live Review: Touché Amoré Give Perth a Cathartic Rollercoaster of a Show
Just as you’d expect, Touché Amoré’s set was an energised and formidable display of expert musicianship, with a palpable bond between the audience and performers.
A chat with Meg Mac
We caught up with the lovely Meg Mac on a sunny winter's day in Perth to chat about baby albums, naming guitars, where we (legally) watch TV and, burgers.
The Best Music of 2017 So Far
There's been so much good music released this year already, that it's hard to stay on top of it all. Here's our guide to some of the best stuff 2017 has given us so far to refresh your memories!
"Crack-Up" is the Most Complicated Fleet Foxes Album Yet
Crack-Up is more dense, experimental and orchestral than ever before. Give this album the time it needs, and the rewards are endless.
Lorde's "Melodrama" is an exaggerated but truthful portrayal of her internal thoughts
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.