Features / Music

Welcome to the first in our new party series.. A couple of weeks ago saw the announcement of Cosmo's Midnight upcoming national tour celebrating their latest single Snare, taking in a range of dates around the country, including a Perth show Saturday 7 March at Gilkisons Dance Studio. Last year we through a little Christmas soiree down in the rave cave that is Gilkisons with some friends including Lido, Sophie, Nadus, QT and Sable, and it looked a little something like this: Post by Pilerats.   As you can maybe tell, we had a really good time - such a good time we've been waiting for the chance to head back, and now we are for the first in a new series - At The Pile, a run of shows featuring some of this country's most exciting artists, in a very party-friendly environment. To make sure vibes are at maximum levels, we've also invited a bunch our favourite acts to help support proceedings, for a lineup that we're a) proud of, and more importantly b) looks like this: Head to the Face

Californian hard hitters Stick To Your Guns are playing a bunch of dates in Australia.. Influential Californian hardcore outfit Stick To Your Guns are back with their fifth studio album Disobedient.  The heavily anticipated follow-up to 2012's Diamond is set for release tomorrow (10 February) and was recorded with legendary punk and hardcore producer John Feldmann (The Used, Saosin, We Came As Romans).  STYG released an animated lyric video late last year for the ferocious What Choice Did You Give Us? - a track showcasing a clear social and political agenda. If it’s anything to go by; the overall theme of the forthcoming album is going to be darker than what we’re used to from the traditionally positive five piece. Upon Disobedient’s announcement, frontman Jesse Barnett had this to say on the album’s focus and inspiration: "Growing up in a world where we are taught to submit, blindly follow and unquestioningly comply, this album is a critique and unlearning of these Stepford mindsets.

To get you in the mood for our Zombie movie double header this Friday 13th..

Meet Saint Felix and his debut single, Speak/Lie.. Having first heard Michael Jackson’s Dangerous at age 7, Melbourne’s Saint Felix’s admiration for the King Of Pop has provided a foundation for the genesis of his own musical identity, one that also melds artists such as David Bowie for a project that honours the pop luminaries of days gone by. His debut single is Speak/Lie, and we're very proud to premiere it for you on the website today. In terms of more contemporary artists Speak/Lie evokes a strong Friendly Fires feeling for this humble writer, with a blend of the early '90s that still feels very now: Follow Saint Felix: SOUNDCLOUD

A new single from the very-recent Grammy Award winner..

The BNIP boys select a bunch of 10/10 tracks that have got them feeling feelings lately..

Unknown Mortal Orchestra drop the lo-fi vibes in favor of some old schools synths on their new single, Multi-Love.. Multi-Love is the title track of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s album that will be released May 26 via Jagjaguwar. The first thing that strikes you about Multi-Love is how different it sounds to previous releases. But the first listen doesn’t give any hints as to why, it just sounds unique within the pop landscape. But if you give yourself the time to delve into the song the thick slabs of synth and towering vocals capture you. It’s as if you’re driving into the most beautiful city that you could imagine; you can see that in the distance there is something glimmering but for now you’re only catching glimpses of its full glory. But as you reach the city centre the track’s majesty is revealed when Multi-Love hits the final chorus. Follow Unknown Mortal Orchestra: FACEBOOK / TWITTER

Get dark with Indian Summer's new video clip..

A couple of the Van She gang get back together with smooth af results.. Headed by Matt Van Schie (Van She/Du Tonc), Tear Council is a new outlet for Van Schie, and one that sees him re-uniting with former Van She bandmate Michael Di Francesco, probably better known to you as the bass-happy bandit Touch Sensitive. The first single from a double A side release, Anywhere is a solid preview of what's to from Sydney’s Tear Council – a project described by Van Schie as an outlet for his “more emotional outpourings”. Anywhere packs some serious Ryan Gosling-looking-moody-and-driving-around vibes, whilst simultaneously already feeling like an essential summer tune. Take a listen below, and get ready for plenty more Tear Council as Van Schie gears up for debut live performances this April and a video for Anywhere due in March. Follow Tear Council: FACEBOOK / SOUNDCLOUD

Cultural binge with no bucks.. Perth’s pulsing with performance, art and people (so many people!) right now, with annual independent arts event Fringe World in full swing. The festival have turned up the heat with a mammoth 2015 programme; with over 500 events going down – you can peruse them, and buy tickets, HERE. If you’re a struggling creative with no money to splash out on other struggling creatives, we’ve found some free Fringe picks that look pretty fun! (Image: Nina Zivkovic). MOB THE JOINT If you love surprises and eating bucket loads of food then this is the event for you, Fringe Fast Food Flash Mobs. The aim is to get a large group of people to descend on a fast food outlet at one time and eat a specific ingredient till it runs out but you won’t know where till the last moment! Register here for times and locations. WINE YOURSELF If a fruity white or a full-bodied red are you friends of choice at night then the official sponsor of Fringe World 2015 Howling Wolves Margaret Ri