It is truly during times of technical difficulty where artists earn their crowning moment — and Big Scary were the very exemplar of undeterred, talented musicians.
Pop Vulture: Belgrade Talk Music, Movies and More
We caught up with David Stewart of the young folk-rock Perth band Belgrade in the latest edition of our Pop Vulture series.
Movies of the Month: July Preview
We're more than half way through the year already, but it's not all bad. Here our top picks to see at the cinemas this month!
Theatre Review: Tamagotchi Reset
Tamagotchi Reset is kind of like this amalgam of a Bill Wurtz video, a lecture, an argument, and some very interesting (albeit obscure) historical storytelling. The writing shines in this piece, and the Blue Room, the sound, the lighting; these all help to make sure that what is said gets through to the audience.
Kim Churchill releases new single "Second Hand Car" and announces new album "Weight_Falls"
Australian songsmith Kim Churchill has announced his new album Weight_Falls will be released worldwide on Friday August 25 and is available to pre order now. After releasing the record’s first single, the triple j fave Breakneck Speed earlier this year, the album’s newest single Second Hand Car premiered on triple j last night
Josh Pyke on Songwriting, Collaboration and His Career Thus Far
We got the opportunity to speak with Josh Pyke, one of the most influential and well-loved musicians in Australia, ahead of the release of his Best Of, B-Sides and Rarities album (out June 30) and national tour in July/August.
Revelation Film Festival 2017 Review: "Meal Tickets" is an unflinching look at punk rock
The best thing about "Meal Tickets" is that we're privy to a group of young, dumb, full-of-cum dreamers slowly acquiesce to being one of the millions who never got their big break; there's a raw poignancy to that, a unique quality which makes this 90 something minute documentary worth the price of a ticket.
Theatre Review: Black Swan's The Eisteddfod is Delightfully Awkward
Through the magic of Google Docs, Daniel Morey and Eemali McDonald were able to translate their post-viewing discussion of The Black Swan Theatre Company's The Eisteddfod into this review, for your enjoyment.
Film Review: "Transformers: The Last Knight" serves us another heap of junkyard trash
In Transformers: The Last Knight, the freak show has been toned down; there's precious little human bile forced down your throat this go around. Heck, there's even some attempts at respectability. Which is boring and nullifies the series' proudly nihilistic juvenile identity.
When bad-taste becomes great: Kirin J Callinan LIVE
With a fervent belief that true commitment to bad-taste transforms it into something fashionable, fun and infectious, Kirin is a lot to take in.
Slowdive satisfies after 22-year hiatus
Slowdive know how to play to their strengths, pulling from the best moments of their discography to present us with something that is at once familiar and refreshing.
Patterns of panic: The Necks play the Rosemount
I couldn’t think of anything more terrifying than playing a delicate set of acoustic jazzy music to room full of mostly black overcoat-clad, chin stroking, forty-something, ultra-discerning listeners. But for The Necks, that is the thesis for their completely improvised performances.
Live Review: Remi x Sampa The Great "Fire Side" Tour
Remi & Sampa The Great had an amazing energy together on stage, and their genuine and down to earth nature shone through in a tight and powerful, albeit quick performance.
POP VULTURE: ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS
The Exes share a deep passion for vocal harmonies and heartbreakingly good songwriting. This killer combination has crystallised itself on their new album When We Fall. We caught up with the Exes ahead of their two gigs at Babushka and Fly By Night this weekend.
Video games and life mantras: We get philosophical with Montaigne
We caught up with Sydney singer-songwriter Montaigne to chat about making positive change, video games, life, death, and spirituality. Have a read, then do yourself a favour and purchase tickets for her performance at Capitol on the 29th of July.
A little Friday night TLC with Winston Surfshirt
From humble beginnings to a hefty, sold-out national tour, Winston Surfshirt has certainly transcended the mediocrities of the urban music scene and reminded us all what a little funk and R&B can do for the soul.
Film Review: This "Mummy" should have stayed buried
So, it's awful.
Live Review: The Smith Street Band Smash their Metro City Set
Will Wagner and the Smithies appeared every part bonafide rockstars on Friday night, with plenty of good songs and good vibes.
Black Swan's The Eisteddfod: An Interview with Playwright Lally Katz
Black Swan State Theatre Company’s exciting run (and WA premiere) of beloved American-Australian playwright Lally Katz’s work The Eisteddfod is just around the corner, opening at the end of this month and directed by Jeffrey Jay Fowler. We took the opportunity to have a chat the genius behind the script herself about growing older, writing, the play and WA.
"Blood Harvest" showcases unique Perth talents, farms enthusiastic crowd at The Rosemount
Blood Harvest was a celebration of great music, great people, and a real testament to this small but passionate city’s thriving original music scene.