So it is a hot summer day in Perth and you just found out that in a matter of hours, the whole world is going to go up in smoke and everyone is going to die a horrible fiery death, what do you do?
Suburban Social Sciences: Graffiti Artists
The graffiti artist does not seem to be motivated by a collectivist interest either in the wider public sphere, or indeed their own clique. They are rugged individualists that take myopic risks to please a small group of others and in turn win praise.
Robin Thicke's Paula and the Afterlife of Marvin Gaye's Here, My Dear
Behind the headlines of 54 copies sold in its first week and accusations of harassment, Josh Chiat explains how Robin Thicke's awful, maligned Paula reveals more about the history of trad soul than might first be imagined.
When the Need Strikes, Shelter in the Muddies
Returning a few weeks later, we found that our house among the trees had been improved upon in haphazard fashion, superior perhaps to our first changes, but now blatantly underwhelming. Immediately we hoisted the logs that suspended the roof onto much higher boughs...
REVELATION FILM FESTIVAL 2014 Preview: Our Top Picks
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival is back, and with it comes the thought-provoking documentaries, the quirky indie flicks, and the mind-bending art-house films from all over the world. You know, those obscure films you heard about, the ones with trailers you happen to stumble upon but thought would never reach our shores? Well, from the 3rd to 13th of July, you can actually see it them in an actual theatre near you!
Death Grips - The Powers That B (part one: niggas on the moon)
It sees the trio expanding on a less RIGHT IN YOUR FUCKING FACE BOOM LOUD SCREAM ETC. vibe and more, a subtle hello I am here we are pretty loud but have some pretty bits around the place, I can’t make you love viola, and SCREAM TOO.
Lana Del Ray - Ultraviolence LP
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?