Pilerats, Journalist

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

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

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

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

Maximum fun on minimum funds.. Weekend vices at a nice price, so you'll still have some lunch money when Monday rolls 'round. (Image: Shane Lynam) TGIF RHYTHMS This Friday night spells free at the William Street Bird for Rhythmatism, a laid back club offering including a selection of Perth’s best beat makers Jack Doepel, Henry Maxwell, Rok Riley and Ben M. If you ain’t got much going on, you can get your dance on and groove away to free vibes all night. Guaranteed good time for somebody without much bank. - Charles  When & Where: Fri Feb 6, William Street Bird, 141 William Street, Northbridge FEEL ALIVE FOR FIVE Lo-fi dive bar The Hideaway is throwing out a bunch of drink specials for $5 to celebrate that it’s Friday – from spiced rum to schooners -  the best thing about this happy hour is that it goes for three hours. Three very happy hours. Local DJs Willliams and Monroe keeping the tunes flowing as fast and chilled as the cheap beers. – Dani When & Where: Fri Feb, 7pm – 10pm. The Hi

A hectic few minutes of maximum bounce from the up-and-coming Sydney producer..

Carmada are hitting the road, and bringing Kilter along for the ride.. The bromance that envelops Drew Carmody and Max Armata - aka Carmada continues in 2015 with the duo going from strength-to-strength, after they trailblazed their way through 2014 capturing an iTunes No.1 album and much acclaim for performances on the Listen Out and Stereosonic tours, and just recently popping up at #41 in the triple j Hottest 100 with their huge debut single, Maybe. After releasing their debut Realise EP plus a VIDEO for the Maybe single, a track that led to the guys bagging a deal with the Skrillex-run OWSLA label in the states, the pair have decided to turn things up a notch and are taking their strong party game on the road for a headline Australian tour where they'll be joined by Kilter, coinciding with their Groovin' The Moo dates: GROOVIN THE MOO DATES: Sat 25 April - Groovin the Moo, Oakbank SA Sun 26 April - Groovin the Moo, Bunbury WA Sat 2 May - Groovin the Moo, Bendigo VIC Sun 3 May - Gr

Go storm-chasing to the tune of Tchami's banger, Promesses.. The father of future-house will soon be back in the country for Future Music Festival, and any time we find some news that's Tchami-related is fine by us. This video clip is a couple of weeks old, but we only just stumbled upon it today so we're gonna fucking talk about it. Why? Because it's pretty beautifully shot, and tells a pretty cool (although sadly fictional story) about Oaklahama's Struckist Subculture. What's a struckist? I'm assuming it means someone who chases lightning, because that's what seems to be happening in this video. And what a merry band of misfits they are - tieing forks to their persons, dressing up in full armour, all to attract the lure of the lightning, and get some sweet electrified body art in the process. Follow Tchami: FACEBOOK / SOUNDCLOUD