The Revenant is a beautifully made film filled with excellent special effects that bring this epic tale to life. The dazzling 3-hour epic teaches us so much about the power in determination of survival.
KAYTRANADA TOUR UPDATE
We're super stoked to be covering the Kaytranada show in October. Read about the latest announcement here.
Bird Wednesdays: The Shabab's Album Launch (w/ Bikini Cops, The Spunloves, and Doctopus)
Organised by Shit Narnia frontman Hugh Manning, this Wednesday night at The Bird was the launch of The Shabbab’s new album, Garlic.
REQUIEM FOR A FILM: Clueless
It has been meme-ed, and it has been copied, yet 21 years later, Clueless remains one of the most relevant feminist films of all time. We diligently review the film as part of our Requiem for a Film series.
PREVIEW: BALL PARK MUSIC TOUR
Its the first day of Spring and we have good news! Ball Park Music have some new music and are headed our way soon. Read about their upcoming tour here.
REQUIEM FOR A FILM: Mean Girls
Penned by the comedic duo Tina Fey and Amy Phoeler, from Saturday Night Live fame, Mean Girls is everything you want in a teen flick. In the next edition of Requiem for a Film, we look beyond the simplistic plot and discuss the power of appearance and popularity.
The Isolated Nation Guide to the TPFF 2016
It’s that time of year again, where Perth’s leading fashion designers showcase the hottest trends, and exhibit the latest must-have style. The Telstra Perth Fashion Festival has built quite a reputation for dazzling spectators, with the many runway, industry, and community fashion events throughout September.
POP VULTURE: Piddington Society's Nick van Hattem
With good hair, good ideas and a passion for justice, Nick van Hattem is a lawyer and head of The Piddington Society. We interviewed him as part of our Pop Vulture series because lawyers are cool too.
What Girls Talk About
Women are mysterious creatures. I, myself, identify as a woman. I have a vagina and other magical traits. However, I am puzzled by ‘my kind’ almost indefinitely. We are a world of confusion that continues to both reinforce and challenge stereotypes that have been cast upon us. I cannot imagine what the opposite sex might think.
The URBEX Effect - South West WA
Urban exploration (URBEX) photography gives the euphoria that certainly can’t be matched by your standard photography adventure. It’s the feeling of jumping fences, lifting man holes, squeezing through tiny gaps and going into a place of unknown that intrigues me the most.
REQUIEM FOR A FILM: TWBB a Review of Power, Wealth and Insanity
In our next instalment of Requiem for a Film we dissect Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood, the epic re-imagining of the 1926 novel Oil! (Sinclair) showcasing Daniel Day Lewis in an Oscar-winning role.
STONES THROW RECORDS SHOWCASE: An Interview with Egyptian Lover
MOVE/HAL are bringing the Stones Throw Records showcase out west. A celebration of LA’s acclaimed independant hip hop champions and future music adventurers, Stones Throw Records! Plus an allstar line-up of local DJs and artists. Ahead of this unreal show, we caught up with The Egyptian Lover.
Alexisonfire Are Back, Baby - Jan 11 - HBF Stadium
The “we’re getting’ the ol’ band back together” cliché means the zombie Alexisonfire are breaching our shores this summer.
POP VULTURE: Goon Daddy
Goon Daddy is the veritable Queen of Memes. She has single-handedly captured the essence of so many Perth subcultures which makes her perfect for our Pop Vulture series.
PREVIEW: Lavazza's Italian Film Festival
The Lavazza Italian Film Festival offers Perth audiences the chance to witness 28 of the finest new-age Italian films. With such an array of movie genres there is something for everyone. Be sure not to miss this special event.
PREVIEW: Julien Baker is Set to Enthral Perth in December
Julien Baker is heading our way, playing in Fremantle on December 1. Read all about it here!
CHIP NATION: Going full Galati with Perth's definitive hot chip guide (NSFW)
Earlier this week Bill Murray was spotted eating fries from a stranger's plate- Who would blame him? We've all been there. The consensus at Isolated Nation is that chips are life. Our contributors have thought long and hard about the best chippy destinations and present to you our official guide!
Origin NYE 2016 - Celebrating 10 Years
Since 2007 Origin has grown to become one of Perth’s largest music festivals, and has attracted some of the biggest names in music. Each year Origin has expanded the festival lineup to bring the people of Perth the freshest acts from around the world. Here are just some of the headline acts helping to celebrate 10 year milestone of Origin NYE.
Some Perth hardcore punk bands are playing music to save greyhounds at Jimmy's Den this Saturday
This Saturday August 27, What Counts Promotions is banding together some local hardcore punk/metal acts for a benefit show for Greyhound Adoptions WA at Jimmy's Den.
THE FALLS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2016/17 LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT
The Falls Fest line up has been announced. Get all the juice here.