Photos courtesy of Cooper Gordon (@gordoncovisuals).
LIVE REVIEW: Spacey Jane & Friends @ Badlands Bar
The exchange of speechless and dazed looks between strangers among the crowd that followed is enough to articulate why Spacey Jane has become a household name throughout Australia.
Dressed to kill: The Absurdity of “Deerskin” is intoxicating
Deerskin is altogether odd, and is truly like nothing else released this year.
The Exciting Potential of HBO’s Upcoming “Batman” Spinoff Show
Why we are excited about the upcoming Batman series.
FILM REVIEW: "The King of Staten Island" takes the throne
Every significant moment of change throughout your life can be mercilessly swift, but it can also be deceptively gradual. The King of Staten Island conveys this wonderfully, both on paper and in execution.
LIVE REVIEW: Platform // Volume 4 @ Badlands Bar
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.