Philadelphia Grand Jury will play Jimmy's Den on the 4th of June.
GETTING AN ELECTION: Praying for our very own Justin Trudeau
Since conservative syndrome has trump-ed in the US primaries, we turn our attention to the Australian Federal Election. But not really-I'm still gawking over the new Canadian PM....Pencil the 2nd of July into your busy calendars.
Punk-Horror-Thriller “Green Room” is unbearably tense, gruesomely violent, and incredibly entertaining
The film evokes the spirit of 80s grindhouse flicks , and by presenting itself as your typical slasher film, Green Room slyly plays into our expectations of that genre, only to cleverly subvert them at every turn; giving us the finger all while delivering on the thrills, as promised.
LIVE REVIEW: GROOVIN' THE MOO 2016
GTM concluded another year of WA's vibrant festival season. Want to recount the memories or missed out on the action? We've got you covered.
Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 2 Debrief: The one in which that thing we knew would happen, happened
Two of our tv writers have a spoiler-fueled discussion about the latest episode of this little-known show, Game of Thrones. We talk about THAT moment, THAT OTHER thing that happened, and THAT bombshell.
ALBUM REVIEW: James Blake Finds "The Colour in Anything"
The Colour In Anything shaped up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of this year. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. This is mostly because The Colour In Anything finds him at his most diverse, sonically and emotionally.
Fairbridge 2016: puddle packed and full of folkin’ fun times
Every year since the age of around 7, I’ve made the annual pilgrimage down to the muddily renowned folk and world music spectacular that is Fairbridge Music Festival. So, when I was asked to cover the 2016 festival, you can bet your best pair of gumboots that I leapt at the chance.
Sci-fi Thriller “Midnight Special” is an exhilirating chase towards a lackluster destination
Science fiction is at its best when it allows us to explore our own humanity and challenges the way we think about ourselves. At its core, Midnight Special is a deeply personal parable about faith and unconditional parental love.
ANZAC Day and Social Pressure
More than just giving thanks to those who went to die in World War I, ANZAC day is a day to remember the crippling effect of peer-pressure and social ostracism.
Yardstock
Charming and open to all comers, there is a sense of community to Yardstock. It’s part of the celebration and embrace of the west coast chill. A journey over 5 backyards and spaces in coastal suburbia and thirteen acts provides a day of easy pleasure.
From Mac Demarco to Metallica: A Preview of Record Store Day 2016
Record Store Day is rapidly approaching for another year, and it’s shaping up to be a good one! Landing in record stores worldwide on April 16 will be a string of unique releases from a massive range of artists, and gigs will be rampant throughout. Here’s a list of some of the things we think you should look out for.
Expansive and Ambitious "Embrace of the Serpent" elicits Hug of the Critic
Ciro Guerra’s Embrace of the Serpent is a masterful and genuine ethnographic exploration of the cultural exchange between white scientists/colonialists and the Indigenous Amazonian peoples.
MUSIC REVIEW: Hoodlem's debut EP is intoxicating
Presenting their self-titled debut EP, Hoodlem brings to the table an intoxicating handful of fragmented R&B electronic. And you’d best bet it goes hand in hand with claps of cosmic percussion.
A tale of two brothers butting heads; "Rams" is a film about more than just sheep
I went into the film expecting a stoic, Icelandic comedy thanks to the theatrical trailer, but Rams proved to be a dry, glacial slog filled with pockets of surprisingly heartfelt and human warmth.
A look into...Groovin the Moo
As well as providing much needed exposure to local WA artists, GTM has returned in 2016 with a thrilling international lineup. We're moo're than excited.
ALBUM REVIEW: Feelin Kinda Free by The Drones
“Feelin Kinda Free” proves a fitting title- The Drones seem to be cut loose from the constraints of “acceptable” social discourse, as well as genre. It’s the auditory equivalent of an explosive; no one is safe from its zone of destruction. The result is exhilarating and fierce, and one of the best albums of their immense catalogue.
Miles Ahead: A trumpet worth tooting
As a biographical drama, the Miles Ahead does seem to have a rough basis in reality, following Miles Davis’ coke-fuelled hiatus from music throughout the mid to late-seventies.
Emma Thompson is the true legend in "The Legend of Barney Thompson"
In a rude contradiction to the film’s title, the character of Barney Thompson never quite reaches the lofty heights of his prescribed ‘legend’ status.
Live Review: Little Simz @ Chevron Festival Gardens
Little Simz kept the melody sweet, bass low, and lyrics forceful, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with, taking the title of King. Not Queen, because "women can be kings".
Otherworldly Jaw-dropping "LIMBO" is a MUST-SEE Fringe World event
LIMBO left me speechless, and it will undoubtedly have the same effect on you as well.