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Fremantle Winter Music Festival

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0800

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DATE: Saturday 26 June 2010
TIME: 7pm - Late
VENUE: The Railway Hotel, Mojos Bar and The Swan Hotel
COST:

More details soon…

In the Pines 2010

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Details

DATE: Sunday 2 May 2010
TIME: 11.30 - 10pm
VENUE: Somerville Auditorium
COST: Early Bird Ticket Special - $10 for RTRFM Subs, $15 for General Admission

In the Pines returns on Sunday May 2 in the stunning surrounds of the Somerville Auditorium on the campus of the University of Western Australia, Crawley.

This year we will once again be presenting the best annual showcase of quality West Australian music and raising a bit of cash for your favourite community radio station RTRFM 92.1.

Early bird tickets are now on sale right here!

It’s $10 for RTRFM subscribers and $15 for general admission. This special is only available until March 19, so get in before the price goes up.

Here is the first announcement for Pines 2010

Emperors
Goodnight Tiger
Jack On Fire
Split Seconds
The Tucker B’s
Wind Waker
The Wednesday Society

More bands will be announced next week.

Full Frequency - Four O'clock Classics

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Details

DATE: Friday 26 March 2010
TIME: 10pm - late
VENUE: Connections
COST: $10/$15 Presale - More on the Door on the Night

The annual Full Frequency club night returns on Friday March 26 and this year we are hitting the heart of Northbridge and holding the event at the awesome Connections Nightclub on James St.

As a special treat, this year we will be stepping back in time all night for Full Frequency – Four O’clock Classics.

Yes, just like the regular segment on the show, the Full Frequency DJs will be spinning gems from the past to put a smile on your dial and a tap in your toes.

On the bill this year is…
Ben Mac, Massiv Trav, Dart, Sardi, Ben Elliott, Declan, Rok Riley and Dan the Man.

This will be a going away party for the last of the Full Frequency founders, Dan the Man Moore. Please come down and say goodbye to Dan who is off to Melbourne to work for RTRFM’s sister station RRR.

Plus we will have some very special guests playing on the terrace bar…
Lara, Rudy, Devo, Mama Cass, Ben M and Petrosex.

Presale tickets are on sale here!

It’s $10 entry for RTRFM subscribers and $15 for general admission. This will be more expensive on the door on the night if any tickets are available.

Full Frequency – Four O’clock Classics, Friday March 26 from 10pm until late, brought to you by Connections Nightclub and your home of the beat, RTRFM 92.1

Eaton Breakfast - Jimmy and the Lost Boy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

It’s a sad day as we learn of the passing of 80’s Teen-Icon Corey Haim – the Lost Boy is gone forever and Jimmy James Eaton and Peter Barr took time to remember the fallen star…

Taming the Beast

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Perth’s popular psychedelic kids are back and ready to launch their debut album.

Having spent last summer playing practically every festival around, Tame Impala took time out this time around to create the forthcoming ‘Innerspeaker’.

Promising to take us into an explosive cosmic wonderland of ecstatic harmony and perfectly accessible journeys into inner space, its due in May.

Peter Barr spoke to Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker on Breakfast.

F n' B - A Choux In

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Breakfast’s chef-extraordinaire Luke Bolton returns with more culinary creations, and this morning we’re joined by a special guest.

After 5 years of hard work in Paris, specialising in Patisserie making, Chef Emmanuel Mollois moved to Melbourne where he worked at La Brasserie in Toorak and The Willows on St Kilda Road.

He spent two years at The Loose Box as head pastry Chef (during which the Loose Box won nearly all possible awards) before opening Choux Café in 2003.

Emmanuel’s appearing at All Saints College Annual Lit-Fest, appropriately enough speaking about how to make the perfect Choux pastry.

Chef Mollois spoke to Peter Barr and Luke Bolton on Brekkie.

Ripper speaks on Electricity Price Rises

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Electricity prices will rise by over 17 per cent this year.

This will affect households all around the state as well as small businesses.

The government says these costs are unavoidable – but can we really afford them?

Opposition Leader Eric Ripper spoke to Travis Collins on Morning Magazine.

Micah P Hinson - All Dressed Up

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

It is a difficult thing – producing an album of covers that is more exercise in re-invention then self-indulgence. Unfortunately far too often covers are lesser reproductions of the original or, even worse, travesties. Micah P. Hinson’s latest album, ‘All Dressed Up and Smelling of Strangers’ (excellent title) is a two disc array of covers that manages to produce a range of outcomes.

Many of the songs Hinson has chosen for this album are beyond ‘well known’ (‘The Time Are A’Changin’, ‘Suzanne’ ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?”)yet, whilst turning a well worn song on it’s head can sometimes be illuminating, allowing us to hear the familiar words and melody in a new way, Hinson’s take on these standards doesn’t veer far enough into experimentation. His version of ‘My Way’ does well to strip it of the pathos but his take on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ could only be described as a failure. The general vintage feel of the album, from CD design through to instrumentation, works best with the more recent tunes such as those from Emmy the Great or Centro Matic. ‘All Dressed Up and Smelling of Strangers’ has its charms but it fails to chart new territory and is, yes, maybe a little self-indulgent. But maybe all music is, at heart, an act of self-indulgence, the only difference being whether that indulgence is appreciated by more then just the artist. After a hard time of it (jail, bankruptcy, homelessness, freak back accident) it could be that what Micah P. Hinson needed, was to self-indulgently immerse himself in his favourite music and share the songs that made him aim to be a musician in the first place. And if you look at the album that way, as someone sharing with you their favourite songs, it is an enjoyable experience (despite the travesties).

Shoegaze Sound Back in Town

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Melbourne art indie pop stylers Gersey is in Perth after making music around the nation in support of Pavement.

The band’s among a number of Australian indie-rock bands formed in the mid to late 90s influenced by the so-called shoegaze movement of last decade.

They’re still going strong and joined Stacy Gougoulis on Breakfast after supporting Pavement last night.

MASSIVE

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Collaborative British music production act Massive Attack is heading our way.

The Bristol Trip-Hop pioneers have released their latest album ‘Heliogoland’ and are bringing it and their back catalogue to Kings Park.

Peter Barr caught up with one of the founders of Massive Attack Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall and asked him how things are for the band…

Various Artists - Afro-Rock Volume One: A collection of rare and unreleased Afro-Beat quarried from across the continent.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Strut

Musicologist Duncan Brooker took it upon himself to go to Africa on a funk-finding mission during the mid-90’s. Like the Lomax family who travelled across the States during the 30’s uncovering some pretty interesting folk and blues music, the fruits of Brooker’s labour is what we get on this compilation Afro-Rock Volume 1: A Collection of rare and unreleased Afro-Beat quarried from across the continent.

This album was initially released on Brooker’s own label Kona in 2001 and soon went out of print. Fortunately Strut records have taken it upon themselves to reissue the original album with an extra bonus track from Kenya’s Ishmael Jingo. These tracks come mostly from the East end of the continent, primarily Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the recordings do not stray too far beyond the mid-1970’s.

While the 12 tracks that comprise Afro-Rock are not short on originality and are decidedly African in terms of flavour, the American influences do have a strong presence, although one cannot always tell who influenced who first. Gerald Pino & The Heartbeats’ “Heavy Heavy Heavy” has that insistent groove that could have turned up on any number of early JB’s albums whereas Steele Beauttah’s “Africa” would be enough to satisfy any fan of The Meters. While these two tracks and the opening number, Jingo’s “Fever” may be enough to lull the listener into a false sense of funk, the Mercury Dance Band takes the listener into Afro-Cuban/Dizzy Gillespie territory with “Envy No Good”.

The funk soon returns though, albeit with a slight Latin groove with Dackin Dackino’s “Yuda”. At 12 minutes 20 seconds, this is the longest track on the album and definitely the centrepiece. An improvisational execrcise, “Yuda” is reminiscent of the onstage jams that would comprise Santana’s early live performances, and with enough time to throw in a soprano sax solo to boot – this was of course during the days when said instrument commanded a great deal of respect not only because ‘Trane played one but because it’s the hardest of all saxes to master and it had yet to be turned into a laughing stock by the likes on Kenny G.

Orchestra Lissanga’s “Okuzua” could have found it’s way onto any random blaxploitation film with it’s prominent bassline and relentless hi-hat, while Super Mambo 69 takes us back into JB land with “Sweeper Soul”, even if it does over-do it a little bit at the end with its “Sock it to me, baby/give it to me, baby/alright, baby/ride it home, baby, etc”. But hey, sometimes that’s all one needs to get if English is your second language.

Keeping the list at a conservative12 tracks, Booker has assembled a fine array of soul/jazz/funk workouts that should keep most listeners desperately awaiting the second instalment of Afro-Rock.

No Rain

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

The latest CSIRO report on WA’s drying climate is a serious wakeup call for the State Government on water efficiency.

The reports found water levels in the South West will fall by an average of 25 percent by 2030, but could possibly fall by half.

The State Opposition warns that if serious actions not taken, the South West faces critical water shortages, horticulture will be under severe pressure and our coastal wetland system may collapse.

The CSIRO’s Dr Don McFarlane is Project Leader of the South-West Sustainable Yields Project and joined Bren McGurk on Morning Magazine.

Movie Squad - Movie News, Dear John

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

I’m mad, you’re mad, we’re all mad here on Movie Squad.

Paul ‘The Mad Hatter’ Grace and Pete ‘The March Hare’ Barr are wondering where Patrick ‘The White Rabbit’ has got to down in Wonderland. He’s a bit late you know…

Meanwhile the pair discuss Movie News over high tea.

There’s controversy surrounding Oscar contender ‘The Hurt Locker’. These sorts of stories always come up in the last week of voting. What’s even more controversial, says Mr Grace, is the news outlets reporting on the controversy are owned by the same people that own the studio producing another major Oscar contender. The first story is a producer of ‘The Hurt Locker’ sent a snarky email about ‘Avatar’ to friends and told them to vote for ‘The Hurt Locker’. The second story is that a real life bomb disposal soldier who was embedded with the writer has sued the film makers claiming that the movie is a carbon copy of the story of his life – he says he even coined the term ‘the hurt locker’.

New films in the works include a big screen treatment of The Smurfs. The film will be a mix of live action and animation and the lead smurf has been named as Neil Patrick Harris of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ fame. Another film in the works is a new ‘Conan The Barbarian’ film – no Arnie but Mickey Rourke is set to appear as Conan’s dad. Warner Bros. are also interested in producing a Space Invaders movie but here on Movie Squad we think that was best done on that episode of Futurama.

The only movie this week is more rom and hardly any com.

‘Dear John’ – Directed by Lasse Hallström (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Cider with Rosie). Starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried.

Synopsis: While John (Tatum) is on leave in his home town, he finds Savannah (Seyfried), a college student visiting the town. Although love was unexpected, it doesn’t mean they didn’t find it. With the knowledge of John having to leave for the army, their love still lives, until his re-signs on due to the 9/11 attack. Troubles invade and their love is put on hold. One cannot bear it anymore; can the other?

Review: It’s easy to dismiss a film like this as just a chick flick. Has much in common with the wartime melodramas. Getting to know you scenes are a bit cutesy. Quality direction. Doesn’t let it get too schmaltzy. The emotional scenes are not too much. Themes are not talked about out loud as with other films of this genre which is great. An excellent performance by Channing Tatum. He captures the quiet strength and the emotional reserve of a soldier, without being emotionless. Amanda’s is not so well developed. Surprisingly quite a good film. Take that ‘Avatar’!

PTC 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

The Perth Theatre Company will see some changes soon.

Artistic Director Melissa Cantwell’s taken a look forward beyond 2010, including establishing a strong sense of community, working closely with disabled and disadvantaged people, and nurturing emerging artists.

The Company’s also moving to a new home and promises theatre that is smart, fearless, playful and entertaining.

Melissa Cantwell joined Bren McGurk on Morning Magazine to discuss all that’s in store for 2010 and beyond.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring – Rush to Relax

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

In the spirit of Eddy Current let’s keep this review short and loud –“It’s FUCKING good!”

Rush to Relax is raw and raucous, well in keeping with the band’s original ethos.It has a loose structure, but still projects a lot of power.

It’s no great surprise to find that this album was recorded in 6 hours. Mikey Young, in an interview for Unbelievably Bad, said that they were only going to rehearse and record some tracks and accidently came up with some good sounds. I like that, though it does have a, ‘I didn’t study for the test, but secretly I am really really smart” vibe to it. Its good to know that rather than regressing by the conscious push to strike gold a third time, ECSR have stayed the same but definitely progressed into new territory, lyrically.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s latest offering makes no great break with their previous output. Like their Primary Colours album, this album has charm of the Australian drawl, screech and yowls. It still sounds like a bedroom/garage session but the lyrics are more emotive. This can be heard in, ‘Gentleman’ – “All I wanna be, All you need from me, is a gentleman”, from an Australian female perspective this song does have swoon worthy elements.

The album kicks off with a track called ‘Anxiety’ and fades out with 15 minutes of lulling ocean noise – sounding a lot like a new-age relaxation tape. The standout tracks are ‘I Can Be A Jerk’ and ‘Walked Into A Corner’. These songs sound more like breaking glass than breaking waves, like someone crashing around a shitty bar while having a really good time.

Deep Dilemma Under Focus

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

If a child commits a serious crime as a child, can anything be done to stop them re-offending later in life?

In Britain in 1993, two children were convicted of the murder of toddler James Bulger.

Jon Venables was one of them, and he’s back in the news after being taken into custody following a breach of the conditions of his release from prison in 2001.

So, is the justice system able to rehabilitate offenders who commit crimes as children?

And why do these crimes happen in the first place?

Meri Fatin spoke to Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr Phil Watts on Morning Magazine.

Filter This!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

The Federal Government’s proposed mandatory internet filter is due to be introduced to Parliament this month.

If passed, it could come into effect as early as next year – making Australia the first democratic country to have large-scale internet filtering.

Stop The Filter Perth is a group that’s against the proposed legislation.

They’ve organised a protest, taking place this Saturday in Forrest Place in the city.

Protest organiser Trish Zanetti and Curtin University Lecturer in Internet Studies Dr. Tama Leaver joined Meri Fatin on Morning Magazine.

Yves Klein Blue

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Australian outfit Yves Klein Blue is on a roll – their debut album Ragged and Ecstatic has had people bouncing around all over the country and even around the world.

They’re looking at their place in the world while getting their clothes off in their new video, and heading this way.

Yves Klein Blue Drummer Chris Banham spoke to Peter Barr on Brekkie.

Strudel Doodle Doo!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Breakfast Chef Luke Bolton was back in business after raiding apple yards from all around the county then rolling his own fillo and whacking it all together.

Stop and Search Laws: A Closer Look

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Premier Colin Barnett has again defended the new stop and search laws.

He says the laws will only allow police to search using metal detectors similar to the ones at airports… and will only be at late hours of the night in places like Northbridge.

Shadow Police Minister Margaret Quirk says the Premier is not telling the public the full extent of the laws…..

She says police would be able to perform a ‘basic search’ of any person on the street, which includes using metal detectors, patting a person down and removing the first layer of clothing.

This can happen at any time of the day…anywhere.

While the proposed laws are debated in Parliament, Shadow Police Minister Margaret Quirk spoke to Bex Logan on Morning Magazine

Understorey - 03/03/10

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

The Understorey team return to shine a light on environmental matters.

Possible Fringe Festival for Perth

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

With over 100 fringe festivals around the world it’s about time Perth had one.

Bex Logan from Morning Magazine spoke to the ArtRage director, Marcus Canning about the possibility of a Fringe Festival for Perth.

Basia Bulat - Heart of My Own

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800

They say ‘never judge a book by its cover’…

But, if I’m honest, and I’m sure I owe it to a record as honest and earnest as this one, I had never heard of Canadian, Basia Bulat, and that’s exactly what I did. Looking at the cover of Heart Of My Own with its grainy photo of Basia standing on a quaint country road I thought, ‘looks kind of like it might be a Björk/Sigur Rós kind of feel’. What I got, however, was a very diverse, passionate folk album that with the strong vocals of Basia, reaches into the realms of country.

Heart Of My Own is a bit of a rollercoaster ride, driving a long to strong beats and rhythmic banjo and guitar in first track Go On, the record takes a subtle step back with follow up track Run, and an even further step back with next track Sugar and Spice before picking right back up again with Gold Rush, and so it goes on. In fact, the multi-instrumental Bulat who commands the autoharp, guitar, piano, organ, pianoette, banjo, ukulele and bass on this album manages to evoke the feeling I’m at a particularly raucous and temperamental gypsy party.

Further to that, this record was almost entirely written on the road, touring through Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA many times round. It is perhaps this that gives the record such a broad and adventurous sound that really complements the clever and evocative words which seem to come from a well-traveled heart.

Bulat proves herself a more than capable solo artist, with a strong direction and a proper command of what she wants to say, and how she wants to say it. If Folk is your thing, give her a listen.