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ANDREA ARNOLD'S "AMERICAN HONEY" IS A REBELLIOUS INDIE MASTERPIECE
Oct 27

Oct 27 ANDREA ARNOLD'S "AMERICAN HONEY" IS A REBELLIOUS INDIE MASTERPIECE

sarah marshman
Screen Nation

With a soundtrack ranging from Mazzy Star to Rihanna, Andrea Arnold’s phenomenal work American Honey captures teenage movement like no other.

PREVIEW: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Mammoth Aus Tour
Oct 26

Oct 26 PREVIEW: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Mammoth Aus Tour

Daniel Morey
Live Nation

Fresh from the release of Skeleton Tree, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have just announced a mammoth Australian tour. You can catch them at Perth Arena on January 31, read about it here.

Film Review: "Ouija: Origin of Evil" is certified cheap thrills and good fun
Oct 25

Oct 25 Film Review: "Ouija: Origin of Evil" is certified cheap thrills and good fun

James Versluis
Screen Nation

There are moments in the Ouija: Origin of Evil that are profoundly stupid. Although, without them, the film would be a whole lot less fun.

Live Nation: KAYTRANADA review
Oct 24

Oct 24 Live Nation: KAYTRANADA review

Max Mairata
Music Nation

Haitian-born, Montreal-raised and universally loved, read all about the electronic producer's show at Metro City here!

VOTE NOW: 6 local Perth bands fostered by 6 music publications (including us!) for Falls Downtown Music Fest
Oct 23

Oct 23 VOTE NOW: 6 local Perth bands fostered by 6 music publications (including us!) for Falls Downtown Music Fest

Joseph Wilson
Music Nation

Six WA music publications have been pitted against each other by each backing a band for a coveted spot at the 2016 Falls Downtown Music Festival.

Interview: The Musical Bromance of Josh Pyke and Bob Evans
Oct 23

Oct 23 Interview: The Musical Bromance of Josh Pyke and Bob Evans

Joseph Wilson
Music Nation

Ahead of their Live at The Orchards show, our newest music writer speak to Josh Pyke and Bob Evans about their working relationship,  their "blind spot" music genre, and their upcoming joint tour. 

BIRD WEDNESDAYS: DAMIAN CROSBIE, JOYS, SHIT NARNIA, JACOB DIAMOND
Oct 23

Oct 23 BIRD WEDNESDAYS: DAMIAN CROSBIE, JOYS, SHIT NARNIA, JACOB DIAMOND

Tanaya Harper
Live Nation, Music Nation

We recap the first night of FEELS at The Bird on another issue of Wednesdays at The Bird

Theatre Review: "Tank" is funny, charming, and leaves you hungry for more
Oct 19

Oct 19 Theatre Review: "Tank" is funny, charming, and leaves you hungry for more

Tom Tuffnell
Live Nation

TANK has charming but also pointedly human characters in such a wholly original way, even before the fish puns come into play.

Trippin’ the light fantastic with "Ball Park Music": live review and interview with bassist Dean Hanson.
Oct 18

Oct 18 Trippin’ the light fantastic with "Ball Park Music": live review and interview with bassist Dean Hanson.

Max Mairata
Music Nation

Ball Park Music's long awaited new album "Every Night the Same Dream" has finally dropped and they're touring the nation to promote it. We caught them at Capitol on Saturday night and also got the chance to interview bassist Dean Hanson!

Dope Lemon: An Interview with Angus Stone
Oct 18

Oct 18 Dope Lemon: An Interview with Angus Stone

Peter Bone
Live Nation, Music Nation

We speak to Angus Stone about his side project Dope Lemon, snowboarding accidents, and which Wes Anderson film his studio in Byron Bay that is a reference to.

ALBUM REVIEW: Joyce Manor Hit a Winning Formula on "Cody"
Oct 17

Oct 17 ALBUM REVIEW: Joyce Manor Hit a Winning Formula on "Cody"

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

Cody, Joyce Manor’s fourth album, finds its strength in embodying everything that makes pop punk great, while skirting from common pitfalls. The band demonstrate their enhanced sophistication while not straying far from what makes them an appealing act in the first place.

LIVE REVIEW: CAMP DOOGS 2016
Oct 15

Oct 15 LIVE REVIEW: CAMP DOOGS 2016

Tanaya Harper
Live Nation, Music Nation

Camp Doogs, 2016. If you missed out, then you really missed out.

WA Talent Celebrated at the 2016 WAMFest and WAMAwards
Oct 14

Oct 14 WA Talent Celebrated at the 2016 WAMFest and WAMAwards

Isolated Nation
Music Nation

WA acts are set to be celebrated at 2016's WAMFest, with performances announced + nominees for this year's WAMAwards. Check out how you can vote and who you can see here!

ALBUM REVIEW: 22, A Million Ways to Enjoy Bon Iver
Oct 10

Oct 10 ALBUM REVIEW: 22, A Million Ways to Enjoy Bon Iver

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

22, A Million is another significant overhaul of Bon Iver’s sound towards a more abstract, elusive route. It's another strong release from an exemplary creative force.

POP VULTURE: Shannon Noll on life after Idol, footy & his southern cross tattoo
Oct 9

Oct 9 POP VULTURE: Shannon Noll on life after Idol, footy & his southern cross tattoo

sarah marshman
Pop Vulture, Music Nation

Between tours, raising his family, and handling a very tight schedule as a meme King, life is good for Shannon Noll—but it's also weirder than ever. We interview Aussie legend Nollsie in this very special edition of Pop Vulture.

A Laidback Chat with Cub Sport's Tim Nelson
Oct 9

Oct 9 A Laidback Chat with Cub Sport's Tim Nelson

Rachel Yeo
Live Nation, Music Nation

We had a chat with Snap-savvy Tim Nelson aka Cub Sport frontman, ahead of the band's national tour. 

EP REVIEW: Moses Sumney's Stunning "Lamentations"
Oct 9

Oct 9 EP REVIEW: Moses Sumney's Stunning "Lamentations"

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

Lamentations, Moses Sumney's latest EP, is another mesmerising glimpse into the world he’s quietly creating. His voice is as flawless and evocative as ever on the EP, giving weight to the emotions and atmospheres explored.

"Good Music is Undomesticated": An Interview with The Drones
Oct 6

Oct 6 "Good Music is Undomesticated": An Interview with The Drones

Daniel Morey
Live Nation, Music Nation

We got the chance to talk to frontman Gareth Liddiard of The Drones ahead of their November 3 show at Fremantle Town Hall about their new album Feelin Kinda Free, the state of the world and Perth.

LIVE NATION: SLY WITHERS AT THE CARINE
Oct 6

Oct 6 LIVE NATION: SLY WITHERS AT THE CARINE

Max Mairata
Live Nation, Music Nation

Sly Withers are set to debut their LP at the Carine this weekend. Catch the deets here. 

OPINION NATION: Twenty Five And A Day
Oct 5

Oct 5 OPINION NATION: Twenty Five And A Day

Tanaya Harper
Opinion Articles

Our resident live music writer Tanaya weighs in on what it means to be 25. 

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