Whilst Goliath isn’t quite date night material, it does make for a gripping courtroom drama, featuring the all-important ingredients of self immolation, and an overall feeling of dread! Wowee, J’aime!
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Stella Donnelly's joyous homecoming
One of WA’s finest exports, Stella Donnelly brought all her biting commentary and effortless charm to her headline Perth Festival show at Fremantle’s B-Shed.
Perth Festival Lotterywest Films: "Compartment No. 6" is not your average love story
Compartment No. 6, in its simple and understated way, explores what it means to really connect with another human being.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: WESTEND FEST @ FREO SOCIAL
Westend Festival 2022 brought some of the best up and coming acts in the state to the Freo Social for an epic night of live music.
LIMBO FINDS WARMTH IN THE DISCONNECT
Limbo manages to weave an interesting and unique tale of acceptance and renewal, that might bring hope to those searching for a place in their own world.
INTERVIEW: DICE SERVES OUT A FEEL GOOD SUMMER SINGLE 'DOUBLE ESPRESSO'
Perth up and comers, DICE have dropped a feel-good summer single about relying on coffee to break through the exhaustion of playing consecutive shows (along with the partying that comes with playing lots of gigs) resulting in a seemingly never-ending weekend with countless sleepless nights.
Isolated Nation spoke to the band’s frontman Ben and guitarist Tom to discuss their latest single, ‘Double Expresso’, the band’s origin story and the experience of working with Tone City Recordings.
LIVE SNAPSHOTS: OLD MERVS @ THE ROSEMOUNT HOTEL
WA favourite Surf-rockers, Old Mervs performed to a sold-out Rosemount Hotel on Friday the 21st of January as part of their highly anticipated, Coastal Watch tour.
INTERVIEW: PRETTY UGLYS TALK THE IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL TOURING AND NEW SONG, "SITUATION CITY"
Following the success of their 2021 sophomore EP, 'Party Friends', WA's surf-rock trio, Pretty Uglys has delivered a new single, 'Situation City' to kick off 2022 with a bang.
Isolated Nation caught up with lead singer/guitarist Jax to discuss their recent success, their ethos on regional touring and plans for 2022.
FILM REVIEW: "LICORICE PIZZA" IS A TREAT
Whilst it’s title may sound revolting, I insist you give Paul Thomas Andersons latest film a try. You’ll find it rather delicious.
FILM REVIEW: Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" is top-tier science fiction
A large part of the film’s brilliance is down to Villeneuve’s directorial choices
Film Review: "Dear Evan Hansen" attempts to bring theatre to the big screen with middling results
In the current modern renaissance of the movie musical, it was only a matter of time before this popular stage production found itself being adapted to the silver screen.
HyperFest Announces 2022 Line-up
HyperFest announce their 2022 Line-up, which features Stella Donnelly, Spacey Jane, Noah Dillon, and more!
FILM REVIEW - "Blue Bayou": maybe bring a box of tissues for this one
A beautifully shot, heartbreaking portrait on the realities of deportation.
FILM REVIEW: "The Velvet Queen" is a poetic rumination on what humanity has done to the world
The Velvet Queen left me feeling truly enamoured.
THEATRE: "Little Shop of Horrors" is a delight
Performed at the Regal Theatre, based on the famous film by Roger Corman, was the stage performance of Little Shop of Horrors presented by Entertaind.
INTERVIEW: TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS DISCUSS THIER LATEST SINGLE, 'MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY'
Despite being stuck in lockdown for a huge chunk of 2021, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have established themselves as one of the most exciting up and coming rock acts of the year. Their catchy 2021 releases, “AHHHH!” and, “Miss Your Birthday” became instant radio hits and 2022 is set to be a year full of festivals and tours for the band who are creating a new generation of rock music fans. Their satisfying mix of relatable pop lyrics and heavy guitars, drums and bass define them as a band that can cross genres while still reminding true to their indie-rock roots.
INTERVIEW: Meet Tenth Muse Initiative, breathing fresh air into the arts scene
Tenth Muse Initiative put on arts events aiming to showcase and promote the diversity of Boorloo (Perth) talent, especially emphasising the works of under-represented people. Their next event, titled ‘fresh air’, will be held at Moana Hall on 21 November and features an array of poets, musicians, and artists of all kinds. We caught up with co-founders Saskia Willinge and Hannah Lee Tungate!
THEATRE: "LITTLE WOMEN" IS A BIG SUCCESS
Little Women is a tried-and-tested classic, as wholly loved as it is wholly relevant. The Blue Room production is a wonderful little spectacle that offers everything loved about the tale.
FILM REVIEW: "ZOLA" IS A TWITTER THREAD OF HUMOUR & DREAD
Based of a Twitter thread is the modern day ‘based on the bestselling novel’, and Zola wears this label with pride.
