Reviews

He dedicated Space Ambassador to “all the space cadets” and with that kinda style, successfully thwarted every single hip hop stereotype.

For only one EP, he easily entertained the small crowd for a little over an hour. It was a polite yet poignant performance for a man who’s certainly got more in the tank.

The Love Junkies end their sweaty, animated show with a bang, promising longing punters they’ll definitely be heading our way again soon.

The evening ostensibly wraps up with Thank You (For Loving Me At My Worst), but it’s a bit difficult to pretend you’re not coming back to play an encore when you leave an entire orchestra behind onstage.

To anyone who missed their numerous shows in Western Australia this week, get along next time. You will not be disappointed.

After a delayed start the unorthodox quartet that is Mental Powers closed out proceedings and their at-times heavy, grinding beats, littered with warm melodies, were punctuation marks on an excellent night.

This is bangers end-to-end and brutal delivery from a pair whose collaboration surprised most of us. With hindsight it now seems so obvious. No further questions. Get this.

The Hurting Scene is a mature and poised debut album that makes a lasting impression with its poetic and eloquent treatise on love via traditional musical forms and sympathetic instrumental accompaniment.

You’ll need a Gatorade or two to replenish after listening to The Blackest Beautiful. It’ll be energy well expended, though.

It’s everything Hannam could’ve hoped for and so much more – a fast, playful, addictive and only marginally introspective trip down memory lane.