Grime's wonder boy has landed on our shores for his debut album tour, but how did it compare to his legendary 5 hour set 2 years prior?
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Live Review: Japandroids at the Rosemount Hotel
Wednesday July 19 saw a night full of blistering rock and roll, with Canadian duo Japandroids bringing their Near to the Wild Heart of Life tour to the Rosemount Hotel. FOAM were in support.
Live Review: Touché Amoré Give Perth a Cathartic Rollercoaster of a Show
Just as you’d expect, Touché Amoré’s set was an energised and formidable display of expert musicianship, with a palpable bond between the audience and performers.
LIVE REVIEW: ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS (SYD) + PORTS (IRE)
All My Exes Live in Texas performed an hour of gorgeous harmonies, tastefully accompanied by mandolin, ukulele and piano accordion. Support was from Ports of Northern Ireland who had quite the Australian connection. We tried not to cry... Read our review of the evening here.
LIVE REVIEW: DJ Shadow at Jack Rabbit Slim's
It’s a rare privilege to see such a seminal act in flesh, and DJ Shadow did not disappoint on his May 23rd show at Jack Rabbit Slim’s.
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.
LIVE REVIEW: Start Over Summer with Ziggy Alberts
Vulnerability on stage and dashing good looks allow Ziggy Alberts to conduct his audience at will, and he uses this power for good.
5 local bands that are killing it right now
It might finally be time to admit that there's 'something in the water' when it comes to quality live acts emerging from Perth. So much so that the task of deciding who to see can seem overwhelming. Don't worry, we got you. Read on to find out my pick of the local acts you need to catch live.
PIAF: James Vincent McMorrow Demonstrates the Extent of his Vocal Prowess at the Gardens
James Vincent McMorrow is an artist that simply needs to be witnessed live to fully appreciate his art.
LIVE REVIEW: Ego-free and energetic POND, live @ the Rosemount
The crowd welcomed the delay and reverb-soaked vocals of Nick Allbrook with sweaty enthusiasm. POND used the full extent of their broad catalogue, cheerily bouncing between old songs and new.
PIAF: Explosions in the Sky Deliver a Staggering Show at the Festival Gardens
I have seen more artists live than I can count... And of the lot, I think it’s safe to say that Explosions in the Sky just became the best to date.
Southbound wraps up 2016 with incredible music and loving vibes
Incredible music talent, spectacular audiovisual performances, chilled camping vibes and an all-round fantastic, fun-loving atmosphere. Southbound 2016 was a festival to remember.
On this week's Bird Wednesdays, music/film all-rounder James steps in for our resident Bird-watcher to review the Mt Mountain, Hideos Sun Demon, Leaving, and Spaceman sets at The Bird this Wednesday.
LIVE REVIEW: Deftones Deliver a Night to Remember
Deftones delivered a fantastic performance at Metro City on November 8, assisted by opening acts Voyager and Karnivool. We were lucky enough to witness it unfold, find out our thoughts here.
"The Love Junkies" delivers high energy performances with casual, charismatic intensity
After an all ages show at The Garage the night before, the band hit Jack Rabbit Slims on Saturday the 14th of May, with FOAM, Rag N Bone and Shit Narnia supporting. It was also the first opportunity for many Junkie fans to see the new fourth member, bassist Harley Barnaby in action.
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.
CW Stoneking - Back to Boogaloo at Fremantle Arts Centre
I ventured out to see Australia’s favourite ramblin’ jungle blues man CW Stoneking’s sold out show in the tree-filled front courtyard.
LIVE AT THE ORCHARD- SUMMER SERIES
Bar Pop will be keeping us busy over the next few months with their new Live at the Orchard series.
LAST DINOSAURS | Live at Jimmy's Den (U18s)
Drummer Dan Koyama’s energy was inimitable – alongside cathartic guitar relief via Lachlan Caskey and Michael Sloane, who accompanied on vocals. Such an unmistakable dynamic had loyal gatherers on their toes, comfortably singing along to old school Last Dinos.
Angove Street Festival - 25th October
For music lovers, the most exciting aspect of the one-day event would perhaps be its string of musicians performing live at the Rosemount main stage.