With the advent of 2017, the the boys of Winston Surfshirt have taken to reinventing the game, by delivering an unorthodox but smooth blend of soul and hip-hop.
Lucky for us, we got to chat to 1/6 of the band ahead of their June tour!
RL GRIME RETURNS WITH FREE DOWNLOAD ‘REIMS’ + TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS JULY
RL Grime is back with a new album 'Reims' available for stream and DL. Plus he is embarking on a national tour of Australia! Get all the info here.
TOAST: A Conversation with Emily McLean, Director of New Blue Room Show
Brand new at the Blue Room Theatre this month is a new Western Australian born and raised show: Toast. We got the chance to discuss this new show with director Emily McLean in the lead-up to its premiere.
Another Flawless Fairbridge Festival: Celebrating 25 years in style
Fairbridge is such a well-organised festival. There is room to breathe, there’s a chance to catch acts in numerous settings due to the ingenious multiple-set programming. It is without doubt, my favourite multi-day festival in WA.
Movies of the Month: May Preview
For our May edition of Movies of the Month, we've got books, franchises and even a highly intelligent Horror film - what more could you want!
Film Review: "Get Out" blends thrilling entertainment with sobering social commentary
Get Out succeeds as a genre-bender (what if the black guy in the horror movie was not only not a disposable victim but also a competent, intelligent protagonist?) and as an unflattering reflection of the most virulent strains of modern white wokeness
Spoiler Nation Podcast: "Colossal" debate, Guardians of The Galaxy 2, Their Finest
In this episode, we answer this important question in our massive (see what we did there) spoiler-filled debate of the Anne Hathaway-starring indie monster flick, Colossal.
Black Swan Theatre's The Lighthouse Girl Shines Bright
A lesson on perspective and the little things in life and an exploration of friendship through war— Black Swan Theatre Company's The Lighthouse Girl certainly makes for thought-provoking viewing.
Pop Vulture: Grievous Bodily Calm
Jazz is a pretty large umbrella term and I suppose the instrumentation and the fact that we improvise pushes us towards that realm. We think of our music more as improvisation based beat music.
An Interview with Tenille Kennedy, producer of "Bad Girl"
We got a chance to speak with the WA-based producer about the film industry, 13 Reasons Why, and her new film, Bad Girl.
Film Review: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" remixes its rock-n-roll space opera formula with gleeful confidence
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is Marvel shuffling on shrooms. It's a more confident and bonkers romp, is what I'm saying, gleefully free from the narrative requirement of introducing each member of this ragtag gang of cosmic misfits.
Upcoming Gigs, Events & Album Releases - 24 April - 7 May
Our picks for upcoming gigs, events and music releases for the next fortnight!
PREVIEW: Splendour sideshows — 8 artists to catch in July
Missing out on Splendour this year? Worried about another drab winter? There's no need to fear, Perth's got you covered!
Record Store Day 2017: Our top picks, what to get, and where to get them
For the tenth year running, stores across the world will be jam-packed with exclusive releases, specials and shows on Record Store Day 2017. Here's our guide to what you can do and what you can get on Saturday April 22.
Death in the Outback
Healthcare in Australia’s Aboriginal communities is hindered by a long history of racial discord between very different cultures. Georgina Kenyon discovers the story of one young woman who died in the 1980s, and asks whether anything has changed since.
Musings about a first year festival: Hot Dub Wine Machine edition
Australia's newest festival Hot Dub Wine Machine presented some of the nation's best live acts. However, it wasn't without a few teething problems. Read our review here.
SPOILER NATION PODCAST (Ep 6): The Fate of The Furious, Marvel Trailer Talk
In this episode of Spoiler Nation, street-racing enthusiasts Howie and Rhys break down the recent Marvel movie trailers before diving deep into the highly anticipated 8th instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise, The Fate of The Furious.
Modern jazz master KAMASI WASHINGTON signs to Young Turks + shares 'Truth
Avant-garde jazz titan Kamasi Washington today debuts 'Truth', the sixth movement from Harmony of Difference, a new EP set for release this winter. The EP is the first new music from Washington since his universally acclaimed 2015 debut album The Epic, and will be released via Young Turks. Washington has signed to the iconic London label, the home of The xx, Sampha, FKA Twigs and more, worldwide.
An Interview with "Dance Academy" Director, Jeffrey Walker
We were lucky enough to chat with Jeffrey Walker, director of the Dance Academy movie, who's been a part of the entertainment industry in one form or another since he was 6 years old.
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE DUNE RATS ARE DOING ANOTHER THING
Dune Rats have some red hot things on the go.