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Nakhane on being true to yourself and fighting the effect of colonisation

Nakhane is a South African singer, songwriter, actor, and novelist. Their music is a blend of various genres, including pop, rock, electronic, and traditional African music. They have released several albums, including Brave Confusion (2013), You Will Not Die (2018), and soon they’ll share their third record Bastard Jargon.  Their music often explores themes of identity, queerness, and […]

Keelan Mak shares his excitement about new EP ‘Brave Face’

Keelan Mak shares his excitement about new EP ‘Brave Face’

Australian musician Keelan Mak has shared his excitement about the release of his new EP Brave Face. OUTinPerth caught up with the singer on Friday and his latest music was released to the public. “It feels good, there are moments when I don’t even know how to feel.” Mak said. “These songs have sat in my brain […]

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Johnny Manuel chats about his new EP ‘Younger Skin’

Johnny Manuel chats about his new EP ‘Younger Skin’

Singer Johnny Manuel showcases his impressive vocal talents on his new EP Younger Skin, which features the fresh single The Others.  Manuel got his start in the music business as a teenager signing to a big producer in his native USA. Things didn’t work out though, but he’s found fame appearing on talent shows including America’s Got Talent and The Voice […]

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Musician and comedian Selina Jenkins is sharing her joy in ‘BOOBS’

Musician and comedian Selina Jenkins is sharing her joy in ‘BOOBS’

When the multi-talented Selina Jenkins made the life-changing decision to undergo elective surgery, she had not expected to be sharing her very personal story on some of Australia’s biggest stages. A multi-award winning musician and comedian, Jenkins is bringing her hilarious, intimate and thought-provoking performance BOOBS to Perth International Cabaret Festival. In BOOBS, Jenkins promises to whip […]

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VASSY shares her philosophy on making your dreams come true

VASSY shares her philosophy on making your dreams come true

Since beginning her music career in her native Darwin almost two decades ago, Australian artist VASSY has traveled the world collaborating with some of dance music’s biggest names. From winning Triple J’s Song of the Year to dominating the charts around the globe, the artist shares she’s learned a lot of valuable lessons along the […]

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Alter Boy get ready for a massive Perth Festival show

Alter Boy get ready for a massive Perth Festival show

  Local sensations Alter Boy are playing a massive show for the Festival Perth this Saturday. The six-person powerhouse, comprising three deaf/hard-of-hearing members, continues to influence a greater understanding of how deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals experience the power of music through their dark, shiny pop hits all performed in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Celebrated for transforming the […]

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Quinn Christopherson speaks about his new EP ‘I Am Bubblegum’

Quinn Christopherson speaks about his new EP ‘I Am Bubblegum’

Quinn Christopherson got a lot of attention in the indie-music world a few years ago via NPR’s Tiny Desk segment. Since then he has toured the US with Courtney Barnett, Lucy Dacus, Shura, Portugal The Man and more and is now readying his highly anticipated debut album. Having signed on to major label PIAS, first-up he […]

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Icehouse announce national tour to celebrate ‘Great Southern Land’

Icehouse announce national tour to celebrate ‘Great Southern Land’

Aussie band Icehouse are hitting the road in 2022 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic song Great Southern Land. They’ve lined up a pretty impressive roster of support acts to join them too with Jebediah, Missy Higgins, Something for Kate. Christine Anu, James Reyne, Baby Animals, Kasey Chambers, Busby Marou, Vanessa Amarosi, The Angels […]

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Pete Wiggs from Saint Etienne on the band’s intriguing new album

Pete Wiggs from Saint Etienne on the band’s intriguing new album

British band Saint Etienne release their 10th studio album today, and it’s an intriguing collections of songs that push the trio into new territory, while also managing to retain their trademark sound and aesthetic. I’ve Been Trying To Tell You sees the band deliver a series of tunes that are beautiful hazy pools of surprising sounds, […]

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Sheldon Riley chats about his new song ‘Left Broken’

Sheldon Riley chats about his new song ‘Left Broken’

Singer Sheldon Riley first got our attention on The Voice – Australia in 2018, he returned to the show the following year as a ‘All-Star’ and has gone on to complete in America’s Got Talent.  Now Sheldon is releasing his own original music, and his latest offering is Left Broken.  OUTinPerth’s Graeme Watson chatted to Sheldon about his journey […]

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