All five acts were just a taste of what Platform had to offer, and it felt great to witness so many people fully behind the cause. No matter the genre, live music deserves a place – particularly when it comes to giving local artists a voice.
LIVE REVIEW: Castaway Presents WA Unlocked @ HBF Stadium
For weeks, we’d all been looking forward to seeing local legends such as Crooked Colours, Slumberjack, ShockOne, Reija Lee and Tina Says take to the stage.
A technicolour dream and a powerhouse drama: “Waves” is the real deal
Whilst stunning and exceptional on so many levels, the film's real trump card is its heart.
INTERVIEW: Ocean Alley talks 'Lonely Diamond' - their most ambitious release to date
The band caught up with one of our editors, Stoney, to share an insight into their 18-month journey of album writing, plans for the 2021 tour, and what they’ve been up to in isolation.
FILM REVIEW: Chillingly confronting "The Assistant" is essential viewing
As a film about that encapsulates the birth of the #metoo movement, The Assistant is essential viewing.
Film Review: "Colour Out of Space" is a psychedelic nightmare.
Colour Out Of Space remains an ever-evolving horror fueled by a classic tale, anchored by terrifying practical monsters and energized by addictive Nicolas Cage Rage.
TV REVIEW: Netflix docu-series "The Last Dance" will have you jumping like Jordan
I’m not much of a sports guy, but Netflix’s Michael Jordan docu-series is riveting.
FILM REVIEW: "Hearts and Bones" is a riveting exploration of trauma that is worth the slow burn
Hearts and Bones, despite being a tumultuous, emotionally wrought drama, yields a certain sense of hope and clarity that seems particularly refreshing at this moment.
Racka Chachi confront police injustice and racial inequality in new release 'San Pelli'
Perth hip hop locals Racka Chaci have recently come back with a gritty 80’s inspired track ‘San Pelli’.
Rosel cements his abilities as a Perth pop artist with new single 'Runaway'
Definitely a song for the top ’40s, Rosel demonstrates his understanding of the charts and current trends, by dropping a zeitgeist of a track.
INTERVIEW: Draftday releases an unrestrained new single 'Misspent'
Hailing from Darwin, the eccentric five-piece alternative pop-punk band Draftday has blessed fans with another hard-hitting single, ‘Misspent’. After finding success with singles such as ‘Soap’ and ‘En Soi’, their newly released single evokes anger and sadness through its portrayal of being hurt. We sat down with the band to talk about their new single, past success, and influences.
INTERVIEW: Kayex drops new banger, 'I'LL DO WHAT U WANT'
Electric-pop duo Kayex recently released their groovy new single ‘I’LL DO WHAT U WANT’ as a follow up to their 2019 debut EP Tempus in LA. We talked to Palassi and Tom about their funky new single, their upcoming plans, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them.
Homechella – Perth's first online music festival
Dough Related has put together Homechella, Perth’s online music festival curated to keep the scene alive and exuberant via YouTube, Instagram and Twitch.
INTERVIEW: Writer/producer Carl Maiorana on upcoming film, "The Xrossing"
Directed by Steven J. Mihaljevich and written by Carl Maiorana and Steven J. Mihaljevich, The Xrossing is a 2020 Australian feature film due to be released later this year. The locally shot film revolves around the fictional murder mystery of a young girl in Swan View, Western Australia – and delves into the resulting cycle of revenge, violence and ignorance that it fuels.
Our pop culture picks to get you through self-isolation
In maintaining our sense of calmness, we should remember that chasing a bit of escapism is completely okay.
INTERVIEW: E^ST delivers electric new track 'Maybe It's Me'
After releasing the hit track ‘Fresh Out of Love’, indie-pop artist E^ST returns to bless listeners with an electrifying new single ‘Maybe It’s Me’. We caught up with her to speak about the new single, her musical influences, and the current COVID-19 global pandemic.
INTERVIEW: Aya Yves tells love story in new track '(in)Sanity'
Pop artist Aya Yves recently released a smooth and dreamy single ‘(in)Sanity’ which speaks about a passionate love story. We spoke to her about her songwriting process, upcoming plans, and how she is dealing with life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
INTERVIEW: Grenade Jumper releases new track 'Heat Wave'
Emerging Sydney pop-punk band Grenade Jumper recently released a cathartic and vigorous track ‘Heat Wave’. After releasing popular hits such as ‘Gazed’ and ‘Get Ahead’, the band dives deeper into their punk roots with their new track. We spoke to the frontwoman of the band, Bianca Davino about the new track, their recent success, and future plans.
INTERVIEW: Catching up with Mt. Cleverest
It was just a few weeks ago that saw Mt. Cleverest unleashing their latest EP, Free, at Indian Ocean Hotel – and since then, all live music venues have shut their doors. With the fall of the music industry in this current crisis, it’s more important than ever to support local artists, and bands like Mt. Cleverest are no different.
FILM REVIEW: "Queen and Slim" is a powerful wander through black America’s struggles
Queen and Slim is a beautiful, important and incredibly stylish film.