Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ is a cozy embrace of storytelling and mellow moods
With a gentle piano intro, subtle drums and strumming guitars Taylor Swift’s laid back lockdown album commences with the 1 as she begins a series of recollections, stories and love songs. Spawning sixteen tracks the record is a warm embrace, homely, like a well the worn cardigan that she sings about in the lead single, immediately […]
New music for your ears: Willaris. K, D’Arcy Spiller and Jade Imagine
Looking for some new music to add to your playlist? We took a listen to three new artists who’ve just released EPs of fresh tunes. Willaris. K Full Noise ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Willaris. K (aka Jack McAllister) got our attention earlier this year with some great tracks now he’s got a whole EP of absolute […]
Review | Mavis Staples brings down the curtain on Perth Festival 2020
Mavis Staples | Chevron Lighthouse | 1st March 2020 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Huge applause welcomed the great Mavis Staples as she took to the stage to close the Perth International Arts Festival on Sunday night. The 80 year old singer opened her set with If Your Ready (Come Go With Me) which was a hit for her […]
Review | Aldous Harding is as captivating and curious as ever
Aldous Harding | Chevron Lighthouse | 28th February 2020 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Years ago I met Aldous Harding for the first time when she played at the Perth Festival. We met in the studios at RTRFM to talk about her self titled debut album that had been released a year earlier. I’d was a record […]
Review | Amanda Palmer – There Will Be No Intermission
Amanda Palmer – There Will Be No Intermission | Kabarett Haus | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Having followed Palmer’s work for years, I know well enough to expect the unexpected. Her shows inevitably contain a few moments surprising enough to throw you off balance, a few tear-jerkers, a few belly-laughs. Her newest show, however, is surprising […]
Review | Weyes Blood delivers haunting and engrossing show
Weyes Blood | Chevron Lighthouse | 23rd Feb 2020 | ★ ★ ★ ★ Natalie Mering has been recording as Weyes Blood since 2011 and has produced four albums of material, but it has been her most recent record Terminal Rising that got critics attention and saw her record listed as one of the best of 2019 when […]
Review | Rufus Wainwright bares his soul at Perth Festival
Rufus Wainwright | Kabarett Haus | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Glittering onto the stage in a sparkling jacket and trousers, Rufus Wainwright feels right at home at the Kabarett Haus. A transformed Perth Concert Hall sets the Canadian musician on stage beneath a colossal chandelier with just his piano, his guitar and his beautiful, soaring voice. […]
Review: WASO shine under the mirror ball with ‘Disco Wonderland’
Disco Wonderland: A Night at Studio 54 | Perth Concert Hall | Until 9 Nov | ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a tried and tested way to build new audiences, program something familiar to get them in the doors and in now time they’ll progress from disco to Dvorak. The West Australian Symphony Orchestra put on a […]
Review | Troye Sivan struts his stuff in homecoming show
Troye Sivan | HBF Stadium | 16th September | ★ ★ ★ ★ Troye Sivan received an enthusiastic welcome from fans as he returned home to perform his biggest ever Perth show. Younger brother Tyde Levi greeted the crowd with a set of his own tunes. Last time Perth saw Levi in the support slot he was […]
Troye Sivan parties with friends and fans ahead of Perth show
Troye Sivan will be greeted by thousand of fans tonight when he takes to the stage at HBF Stadium, but on Sunday night he performed at intimate show for friends and fans at the rooftop of the Aloft Hotel. Singing songs from his hit albums Blue Neighbourhood and Bloom Troye said even though he lived […]
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