Somayra Ismailjee, Journalist

Meet electronic artist Superpoze, the mind behind Combien Mille Records and one half of Kuage..

Playful and vibrant illustration..

The seven-piece we'd like you to meet.. You may have heard of a groovin' new band gaining prominence around the gig circuit lately. Koi Child are a seven-piece jazz-fusion project hailing from our own port town of Fremantle. Emerging from a collaboration between nu-jazz band Kashikoi and hip-hop trio Child's Play, they've been busy readying a single for your ears set to launch on Monday via Rolling Stone [update - this is now live, and it's an absolute killer - listen HERE]. Landing their second gig together opening for homegrown psych-rock outfit Tame Impala earlier in the year and co-headlining youth festival Norfolk Lanes last fortnight, Koi Child have gone from strength to strength. They're about to head into the studio over the summer to record with none other than local-turned-international legend Kevin Parker.You can catch them playing the James Squire stage at the Beaufort street Festival next Saturday. For now, we'll leave you with tunes from their constituent part, Child's Pl

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Why shock tactics are more effective than ever.. The internet has bred a world where what's been dubbed 'slacktivism' is more prominent than ever; a term originally coined with positive connotations, being used to describe small acts by bona fide individuals. These days, many see the concept of slacktivism as referring to lazy, low-effort and insignificant notions toward change; think of those “like this to show your respect/outrage/whatever emotion” posts clamouring in your Facebook feed, or online petitions that never reach the intended offices. With so many platforms, causes, and opportunities to 'protest' at the click of a mouse, it's easy to believe that 'true' activism is becoming obsolete. The most influential of these all rely on a mutual element – that of confrontation. Masses pay attention to things they haven't seen before, things that occur behind closed doors put startlingly in their faces. We naturally are prone to recalling one unsettling campaign over a hundred comforta

Chatting with one of Perth's most prominent artists.. Joseph Boin, better known as Destroy, is among the nation's most prominent and talented artists - his work spans across street and mural art, chalk pastels, airbrushing, traditional brush work and previously tattooing. Recently, he took the time to answer a few questions. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to answer these questions! For our readers who might not be familiar with the man behind the artwork, tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to art in general?  I have always had an interest in drawing since childhood from there I progressed into graffiti in my early teens. I never took my art seriously until I became older, from there I progressed into airbrushing then into  tattooing to what I do now, which is freelance art. How did this interest in art translate, over time, into your current practice?I guess I just progressed and matured mentally which led me to take my art more seriously. I always

What do Amanda Bynes and Vincent van Gogh supposedly have in common?.

Misogyny in the music industry - not cool..