It was heartening to see people of all ages brought together for one plain purpose: to support Western Australian music.
FRINGE REVIEW: Behold, the drink-spittingly good Reuben Kaye
A gifted artist is one thing – but one that uses their voice for good is another.
Bringing his new self-titled show to Fringe World Festival 2021, global cabaret sensation Reuben Kaye has given us A-class comedy, talent and vivid storytelling all in one fell swoop.
REVIEW: Bernie Dieter's Berlin Underground @ Crown Perth
Taking over the former Eve Nightclub at Crown Perth, Bernie Dieter's Berlin Underground is in town – and it’s enchanting, sensual and uproarious.
FILM REVIEW: Western Australian film "The Xrossing" hits close to home
The Xrossing has been brought to life by not only a highly talented cast, but also the perfect dose of heartfelt moments within the layered plot.
INTERVIEW: Get ready for Bernie Dieter's Berlin Underground at Crown Perth!
Bernie Dieter’s Berlin Underground runs at Crown Perth from 17 November to 13 December. We spoke to the queen herself about her quarantine and upcoming show!
LIVE REVIEW: Wine Machine 2020
This momentous return of one of Australia’s most beloved festivals, of course, cemented WA as the golden state.
LIVE REVIEW: Platform // Volume 4 @ Badlands Bar
All five acts were just a taste of what Platform had to offer, and it felt great to witness so many people fully behind the cause. No matter the genre, live music deserves a place – particularly when it comes to giving local artists a voice.
LIVE REVIEW: Castaway Presents WA Unlocked @ HBF Stadium
For weeks, we’d all been looking forward to seeing local legends such as Crooked Colours, Slumberjack, ShockOne, Reija Lee and Tina Says take to the stage.
INTERVIEW: Writer/producer Carl Maiorana on upcoming film, "The Xrossing"
Directed by Steven J. Mihaljevich and written by Carl Maiorana and Steven J. Mihaljevich, The Xrossing is a 2020 Australian feature film due to be released later this year. The locally shot film revolves around the fictional murder mystery of a young girl in Swan View, Western Australia – and delves into the resulting cycle of revenge, violence and ignorance that it fuels.
FRINGE REVIEW: Tony Galati the Musical is spud-tacular
Written by Dan Debuf, the original musical is a beautiful ode to the Western Australian urban legend himself.
FRINGE REVIEW: YUMMY UNLEASHED is an absolute must-see
Without giving too much away, YUMMY UNLEASHED truly turns cabaret on its head and is the must-see show this season.
Combating Burnout – A Goal for 2020
And here’s why you need to recognise it.
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Grapevine Gathering 2019
Having made its debut in WA over the weekend, east coast music festival Grapevine Gathering settled nicely into the Perth scene, with a colossal 12,000 people pouring in for nothing short of a grape time.
LIVE REVIEW: Death By Denim is on the rise
No matter what song of theirs you have the pleasure of listening to, Death By Denim are worth every second of your time – and in their lively set at the cosy Indian Ocean Hotel (Indi Bar), this notion is undisputed.
INTERVIEW: Death By Denim kick off their 'Year Long Minute' EP tour
From dominating with their west coast synth-rock to winning triple j Unearthed’s competition to play at Falls Fremantle 2020, Death By Denim is a musical force to be reckoned with. The band has just kicked off their national Year Long Minute EP tour with a round of hometown shows. With big things ahead, we just had to squeeze in a chat before they jet off around Australia!
'Coast Guard' – A new chapter for GOVS
Having drifted from the music scene for the past few years, GOVS has made a welcome resurgence with his sparkling new 16-track sophomore album, Coast Guard. Excitedly, I’ve been enjoying his new sounds and just had to reach out for a quick catchup.
INTERVIEW: The incredible Hermitude, from then to now
There’s no stopping Hermitude, who have not only just released their sixth album Pollyanarchy and smashed out a recent Like A Version, but are also now embarking on the first leg of their Australian tour. We got the fantastic opportunity to grab a few drinks with the hip hop/electronic legends before their live performance at Metro City tonight.
Sound On Festival 2019 – Where Talent Has No Age
Over the weekend, Isolated Nation got the grand opportunity to send our junior photographer Reo-Blu Caré, who was mentored alongside our talented photographer Brendan Cecich!
LIVE REVIEW: Getting starry-eyed with Allday and friends
For those thinking of heading along to any of Allday’s live shows on his Starry Night Over the Phone tour — you’ve got nothing to lose except your inhibitions, as you sway in time with the fine-tuned music.
How I Turned Writing Into My Career
This is a sign for those battling with the desire to be creative for a living – or more specifically, turn their writing talents into actual work.