Music

New Young Pony Club: Bigger, Badder, Better

When New Young Pony Club (NYPC) hit the scene in 2005 they helped defined a generation of sound. New Wave had just exploded across London with all the swagger and poise of a Gen Y kid in neon brights and a half shaved head. NYPC were leading the charge, all lipstick and attitude.

Now, almost half a decade later, the veritable queens of New Rave (Klaxons being the kings) have toured the hell out of their debut long player – Fantastic Playroom – and are polishing off the final bits on their highly anticipated follow-up. This March, their sophomore album The Optimist drops. (more…)

The One, The Only

The Only are quite possibly the most exciting dance act in Australia at the moment. They’ve just released a mix disc on Ministry of Sound’s Electro House Sessions 3 and they’re all set to blow 2010 festivals apart next summer when they tour with holograms. Yes, holograms. Jeff, one half of The Only, took some time to chat with OUTinPerth. (more…)

The Dark Prince Of Electronica

If opposites attract, then science and art make the perfect couple. Together these two seemingly disparate practices inform each other more than people could imagine, and in ingenious, enterprising ways.

Take, for instance, the work of German electronica artist Pantha Du Prince, aka Hendrick Weber. His latest opus Black Noise delves into the science of sound, merging field recordings, frequency and superstition into a heady mix of experimental electronica. (more…)

Lulo Reinhardt is his own master

Stepping outside the shadows of his famous musical predecessors, Lulo Reinhardt is dancing to the tune of his own music.

The grandson of world-renown gypsy swing guitarist Django Reinhardt and son of musician Bawa Reinhardt, Lulo’s pulse beats to the twang of a guitar string.

‘I am a real Reinhardt, I have the blood inside,’ Lulo said. (more…)

Five Minutes With Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthier is heading down to West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots, bringing with her the sounds of her new folk album The Foundling. OUTinPerth grabbed five minutes with Gauthier to find out what’s new and just what the folk is going on.

Do you have a particular favourite festival, at all?
I really enjoy the folk festivals a lot, because people sit down and sit back and listen to the words for the songs. I like to have an audience that will listen because I’m not a rock artist; I’m not going to jam and make people dance, I’m a storyteller, so I’m drawn to those kind of festivals. (more…)

Panics in the Park

The Panics lead singer Jae Laffer is nervous. Not that he’s a nervous type of fellow, no. He’s nervous with good cause. Why? Because this February Perth born and bred The Panics will be hitting Kings Park with some very special guests… the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO).

‘To be nervous is to kind of care about what you’re doing,’ explained Laffer to OUTinPerth. ‘I’m not nervous because I feel like we’re a really capable band; we’ve got a whole bunch of people who are very good at their jobs and it’s the idea that you get to be backed up by all these very professional players. (more…)

DJ Craze @ Good Vibrations

This year Good Vibrations promises to be massive, particularly with the appearance of DJ Craze. As a three time consecutive World DMC Champion DJ, Craze knows how to turn the tables and make the party go supernova. This February, he won’t disappoint.

What makes for good technique on the turn-tables? You just gotta know how to work the records, work the mixer. Your technique – the way you cut, the way you mix, the way you juggle, the way you come off, your presence – there’s a lot of factors in winning the world title.

How many turn-tables have you mixed with at the one time? I’ve tried the whole four-deck thing. I don’t really feel comfortable doing it, I think that’s more for just straight mixing. I like to do a lot of trick-mixing and a lot of record manipulation and stuff like that. So, two turn-tables and a mixer, I’m good with that.

When you hit Good Vibrations this, summer, what can the crowds expect? I’ll be doing a little bit of dub step, I’ll be doing a little bit of routine, little bit of showboating, turn-tables kind of stuff, and definitely a little bit of hip hop. A little bit of everything. (more…)

Killaqueenz @ Good Vibrations

Don’t let the name fool you: Killaqueenz are not a bunch of prettyboys in high heels with steak knives. No, they are quite literally the complete opposite: they are two of the toughest girls in Australian hip hop at the moment. Together Kween G and Belizean Bombshell – who hail from Uganda and Belize respectively – are Killaqueenz, an act whose sound is unmistakably unique and fierce. (more…)

Erick Morillo @ Future Music

To call Erick Morillo a living legend is an understatement – the man is responsible for more hits in dance music then most people are even aware of. It all kicked off with Reel 2 Reel’s I Like To Move It and hasn’t slowed since. He’s now known across the globe as one of the world’s seminal DJs. But don’t take our word for it… you can find out at the upcoming Future Music Festival. (more…)

Sven Vath @ Future Music

Sven Vath is a name synonymous with good times. His music is a fusion of the purest techno and the most modern elements of the experimental electronic scene in Germany. He’s mad as a hatter to boot, ready to dress up on the front cover of his CDs. He’s even kissed boys – in the name of art of course (or rather his latest film clip). (more…)