Jun 3rd 2015 | Emilie Taylor The open green of Fremantle Arts Centre looked like a miniature fair with food stands and fairy lights. The smell of English pies wafted through the cool air. “Hello Fremantle!” hollered opener, Israel Cannan. This was the first show in two years for the NSW singer, who met Howard … Continue reading
It was a night of farewells as indie electronic act, Anna O, moving on to greener pastures, played a send-off Perth show before taking Melbourne by storm. Bri Clark was a stunning opener. She had an unassuming demeanor and gentle personality for such a powerful voice. Some of her originals included Shiver, with vocals that blazed … Continue reading
Fremantle did the right thing in hosting some gems at their much-loved venue, The Odd Fellow, with a line-up of up-and-coming psychedelic dream pop acts. Hyla were first to appear, creating a heavy atmosphere for the psychedelic acts that would follow. Each member was equally dedicated to their individual parts. Singer, Alex Board, had effects … Continue reading
To promote his new single, Roskie, and to celebrate the end of exams, local artist Riley Pearce invited friends to enjoy a little bit of surf-rock, and Mojo’s could barely contain the crowd. By 9pm, there were people wall-to-wall showing their support for all three acts, starting with New Zealand-born Logan Crawford. The singer-songwriter had … Continue reading
8 Nov 2014 CHILDSAINT Mustang Bar “It’s hard to get anything for $5 these days but you can get Childsaint,” Solid self-promotion, uttered by lead vocalist, Chloe McGrath, of all-girl four-piece, Childsaint. They showcased moody and ambient sound waves with feminist drones. They not only wore their instruments with a demeanor of a 90s waif … Continue reading
KAT WILSON, RILEY PEARCE, THE INSATIABLES, CURTIS McENTEE Astor Lounge 26 July Emilie Taylor Local stars on the rise, Kat Wilson, went to great lengths to ensure a mighty crowd and a well-deserved celebration for the release of their EP, Sea Legs, with the help of some supportive friends. Curtis McEntee opened the evening … Continue reading
NICK MULVEY, BEN HOWARD Astor Theatre 25 July Emilie Taylor The long awaited return of Britain’s beloved troubadour came on a blustering Friday night. Astor Theatre was comfortably filled for opening act, Nick Mulvey, who offered the amuse-bouche of folklore, almost an exact concept of the headliner’s genre, and yet lacking the pure … Continue reading
Art Bar 19 June Emilie Taylor The torrential rain didn’t stop crowds of people from pouring in to witness a spectacle at Art Bar. Among the sculptures and staircases, immense talent performed and brought echoed ambience. Airling opened the night with an impressive array of musical flare and stage presence, a truly electric performance. Phebe … Continue reading
INDIGO, KAT WILSON, LITTLE SKYE, CURTIS MCENTEE The Bird 05 June Emilie Taylor It was an amazing turn out for what turned out to be an amazing line up of blooming singer-songwriters. Hats off to the musical parents of these love children who brought a surplus of warmth to The Bird on Thursday … Continue reading
GRIM FANDANGO, LINCOLN LE FEVRE & THE INSIDERS, DEAD GLORIOUS, RATKING, LONERS The Rosemount Hotel 31 May Emilie Taylor “Thanks for letting us borrow everyone’s gear… because ours don’t work … because we’re rich,” were the introductory words of rock band, Loners, who opened the Saturday night line-up with a sombre piece. The group’s … Continue reading
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