In just her second show as Julia Wallace and first with a backing band, Julia Wallace proved why she is already a world class talent, blowing away the Barbes crowd at the launch of her debut EP, Place in Mind, on the night of 8 April.
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INTERVIEW: Rising star Julia Wallace discusses her new EP and playing live
On the 24 March 2021, Julia released her debut EP, Place in Mind. I was super fortunate to get the chance to talk to her on the phone about the new EP and her live plans.
PERTH FEST REVIEW: WA talent on full display in WA Mixtape
WA Mixtape exemplified the excellence of the Perth music scene.
Hyper bringing homegrown line up to the stage in 2021
Hyper is returning in 2021 with three standalone events headlined by West Australian acts Spacey Jane, Stella Donnelly and San Cisco.
ALBUM REVIEW: 'Folklore' by Taylor Swift
In 2012, Taylor Swift sang the iconic lyric ‘Some indie record that’s much cooler than mine’. Eight years later, Swift surprised the world with her own ‘indie record’ through her eighth album, Folklore – an indie-pop album that condenses love, loss and heartbreak into a one-hour record.
Origin Fields Returns to Make Perth ‘Feel Alive Again'
Origin Fields, the masterminds behind Perth’s ultimate New Year celebration, will be making Perth ‘Feel Alive Again’ in 2020 as they bring Australian masters of electronic music Pendulum and Dom Dolla to the stage.
SINGLE REVIEW: KUČKA walks us through the cycle of growth with new track, 'Ascension'
Steady on her feet after releasing single ‘Contemplation’, Perth native electro-pop producer KUČKA shares her hopeful new track ‘Ascension’.
Factory Summer Festival Returns and Expands to QLD and Vic!
After three huge years serving up summer on the West Coast, Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival is expanding with new East Coast dates in Brisbane and Melbourne alongside its iconic Perth home.
Homechella – Perth's first online music festival
Dough Related has put together Homechella, Perth’s online music festival curated to keep the scene alive and exuberant via YouTube, Instagram and Twitch.
Our pop culture picks to get you through self-isolation
In maintaining our sense of calmness, we should remember that chasing a bit of escapism is completely okay.
LIVE REVIEW: Julia Jacklin Woos the Astor Theatre
Sydney sweetheart Julia Jacklin played for a packed Astor Theatre crowd on Friday 13 March, government warnings be damned.
POND set to play in Fremantle this April
Freo’s own psychedelic rock royalty POND are back on the 4th of April, to showcase their last gig following a hiatus to prepare for their 9th studio album!
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Aldous Harding delivers a celestial performance
It felt somewhat surreal to see her in the physical realm for Perth Festival for some reason.
Live Review: Paul Kelly demonstrates his timeless appeal at Optus Stadium
Legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly returned to Perth on December 7 for the opening night of his Making Gravy tour, bringing along Marlon Williams, Kate Miller-Heidke and Courtney Barnett in support. This was a concert for everyone in the generation-spanning audience to remember.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: The Get Down @ Indian Ocean Hotel
All photos by Patrick Boere (PB Photography).
INTERVIEW: Death By Denim kick off their 'Year Long Minute' EP tour
From dominating with their west coast synth-rock to winning triple j Unearthed’s competition to play at Falls Fremantle 2020, Death By Denim is a musical force to be reckoned with. The band has just kicked off their national Year Long Minute EP tour with a round of hometown shows. With big things ahead, we just had to squeeze in a chat before they jet off around Australia!
Tanaya Harper's 'Crash Pad' single launch showcases the fluidity of the Perth music scene
Tanaya Harper has regrouped herself into a full, four-piece band after a few years of going solo and has a new single to show for it. We were there to see her reemerge in the midst of the thriving Perth music scene.
Ghost Care and friends hit a "Home Run" at The Bird single launch
On Friday, October 18th, and the stars have aligned for the band to shine: A more cohesive line-up curated by Ghost Care drummer Luke Del Fante himself, an enthusiastic audience who are there just to see them, and, of course, one of the best live music venues in Perth: The Bird.
LIVE REVIEW: An evening with Tyne-James Organ
An evening with Tyne-James Organ is one where tunnelling agony coincides with only the tenderest of love. A beautifully excruciating performance that opens up old wounds.