Bryan Ferry enjoying the same old scene, slightly less energetically
The first time I saw Bryan Ferry perform live was in the late 1980s. I’d met the man backstage at the Perth Entertainment Centre, having wagged…
R. Kelly’s bond set at $1 million; lawyer insists his client is a “sacrificial lamb”
R. Kelly’s bond has been set at $1 million, after the rapper and singer had been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse yesterday.…
The Cure to play four nights at Sydney Opera House during Vivid Live Festival
Indie-pop darlings, The Cure, are marking the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Disintegration this year, and what better way to celebrate than to put on…
New mini music festival announced: ‘At First Sight’
At First Sight is a new mini music festival taking place across two iconic venues over the WA Day long weekend. Sure, it’s not the most…
Eminem’s ‘Rapture’ tour to feature Hilltop Hoods and more…
One of the whitest (and most daring) icons in rap, Eminem, will soon grace our shores for four huge shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth…
Fringe goes to the coast for added extra beachside vibes
Fringe made its way to Cottesloe last week, broadenening its wings to include the stunning venue that is the Sunset Room upstairs at Cottesloe Hotel for…
The Hot 6 play sizzling jazz from out of New Orleans
The Hot 6 are a local jazz outfit presented by Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys who brought their one-Fringe-night-only to The Sewing Room in bustling…
Madonna to receive ‘Advocate for Change’ award for her support in LGBTQ visibility
The GLAAD Awards are presented to public figures and entities that have dedicated their work or product to advocating for LGBTQ rights. These include authors, journalists,…
78 Records to close its doors after 47 years of business
Fans of vinyl records might be upset to read the news that iconic Perth record store 78 Records is shutting down business next month. The store,…
YouTube premium channels are now available to listen to on Sonos
Good music just got that much more viral, thanks to YouTube Music now being made available on Sonos. Subscribers to YouTube’s ‘Premium’ and ‘Music Premium’ channels…
Why Bananarama are far more credible than you thought
The iconic ’80s pop outfit set to tour Australia again in 2019…
The Killers slam Trump and his wall in new song and video
In today’s music climate, crammed with all its rapper braggadocio and bimbo philosophy, it’s rare to come across a decent political statement. Not like in the…
Tell me something, girl
Rock motifs that make a fab fashion statement…
