If you are looking for a night within the unstable area of the American dream, Ultraviolence will take you there in sound and style, just don’t pay too much attention to what is being said for the most part, it may drag you out.
Earth - The Rosemount - 18/06/14
Earth’s mythical aura has developed over time and filled the void in some of their more average music. The critically claimed trio crawled in pace, repeated chords and glowed in the wall of sound, which coated the walls of the Rosemount.
La Dispute, Balance and Composure and The Love Junkies - The Rosemount 7/6/14
On their second trip here within a year, La Dispute played a near perfect set, cramming in 19 songs largely drawing from their latest two, Rooms of the House and Wildlife.
Free Your Mind - Northlane, Make Them Suffer, Thy Art is Murder, Volumes and Veil of Maya - Capitol
‘Packed like sardines’ would be an understatement when describing the Perth over 18 show at Capitol in Perth. The only way to get some space in the mosh pit would have been to douse yourself in lamb grease, slither across the floor through all the skinny jeans and Vans, and punch the air while connecting with some jaws.
What’s in a Wink? Why Australia is set for a Boring Political Future.
We need to make the decision as a nation, do we want politicians who are too afraid to be themselves lest they fall outside the hyper-pc world the media wants politicians to live in, or are we ready to once more allow our politicians to be human beings?
Wink, Wink, Here Comes the Budget
The real reason that the wink is disturbing is because it signals a general disregard for the plight of this pensioner.
Groovin the Moo, Bunbury, 2014 - Find Yourself!
The weather gods looked down upon us in glory and delivered a perfect day of sun and good vibes.
GALLERY - Groovin' the Moo, Bunbury, 2014
This year's Groovin the Moo included performances from a huge array of acts including local producer/hip-hop extraordinaire Mathas, Byron Bay moshers Parkway Drive, East coast stoners Violent Soho and international electro stars Disclosure and HOLY FUCK!
We Chat to Meat Puppets' Frontman Ahead Of Australian Tour
That hasn't changed much. I just have to wait around until something starts to pop up in my head and then make sure I get it dow on tape. I've never been disiplined enought o tell myself "OK, time to sit down and write some music" ...that's never worked for me.
The Love Junkies - Flight Test EP
Current leaders in Perth’s emerging punk x grunge hybrids, the trio are taking all of the right steps to ensure their music remains true, firstly by releasing an absolute banger of a debut in 2013’s Maybelene, before starting their own label and release platform, Blackbox Recordings and releasing the Flight Test EP.
Fairbridge Wrap Up Part 2
I saw about 25 different acts over the two days and three nights and I have 19 names here on my list that I want to tell you about. Obviously I can’t tell you heaps about all of them because otherwise I would be here for about 6 years. I will go into detail about 8 of my tops picks, and I’ll briefly mention the rest. Okay? Good. Let’s do this!
Fairbridge Wrap Up Part 1
I often like to say that Fairbridge is one of the only festivals where you can ask the audience to sing, and they do it in tune- with harmonies as well if you ask nicely. I have never experienced anything like the community of people that is this festival. Everyone you meet is kind, interesting and a true music lover.
HyperFest 2014, Midland Oval - Youth Festival NOT A Dirty Word(s)
We were treated to some spectacular local acts a few weeks ago. Amazing work by the HyperFest team, huge attendance and great times.
Record Store Day 2014: Perth Edition
Record Store Day has come again, and with it, a slew of choice pickings from artists as diverse as Nirvana and Slipknot available at various stores about Perth. With plenty of well-established stores around Perth, (and some established chains trying to sell records…JB…) where will be the best places to find the gem, hang, chill and soak in vibes?
Film Review: Nymphomaniac dir. Lars Von Trier
Nymphomaniac is the latest film by independent film legend Lars Von Trier. The film follows on from the critical success of both Melancholia and Antichrist, and is the concluding installment in his Depression trilogy.
BATHS, Leon Osborn, Catlips and Seams - The Bakery, Sunday 23/03/14
Many on le inter webs contend that Baths can change your perception of electronic music. There is an element of truth and verity in that statement.
We Speak To Scott Ludlam About WA2.0, Renewable Energy and Legalisation
I come from a graphic design background, so I’m really interested in how we use design and artistic expression to further our work. One of my favorite quotes is that “the purpose of the designer is to increase the legibility of the world”, and that’s something I keep in the back of my mind with the WA2.0 project.
Nymphomaniac - Go (and) Fucking See it - Luna Cinema
Lars Von Trier is one of the most important film makers of his time. Many critics, academics and film goers a like may argue this point with me but in the spirit of Von Trier I say Fuck you to them.
The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
It is impossible to see every single one of the dozens of films on offer, so we’ll take you through some of our picks of this year’s bunch, as well as give you the low-down on the special event screenings.
Film Review: "Short Term 12" is powerfully gripping yet delightfully warm drama
As the end credits for this film started to scroll up the screen, nobody moved. Everyone was glued to their seats in stunned silence. Short Term 12 is an emotional roller-coaster that strikes the perfect balance between its affecting screenplay, assured direction, and unflinchingly honest performances from its talented cast.