Music

Music, moods of a continent

The courtyard of the Fremantle Arts Centre will play host to <I>Soft Soft Loud: The Americas.</I>

SOME of WA’s best musicians will perform music originating from the Americas in the inner courtyard of the Fremantle Arts Centre. more »

Homegrown rapper to ring in New Year

Perth hip-hop artist Fdel. Picture: Martin Kennealey

WHEN notorious LA gangster rappers N.W.A burst onto the music scene in the late '80s, it prompted parent groups everywhere to condemn the expletive-laden and unapologetically violent and sexist protest songs. more »

Harmonious sound of revival

Perth male barbershop chorcus Vocal Evolution.

IT seems reality TV show Australia's Got Talent has worked wonders for the profile of barbershop music across the country. more »

Songwriting legend playing it cool

Aussie music icon: Ross Wilson

YOU probably wouldn't think The Wiggles, horror film Wolf Creek, uninhibited love-making and a 1920s dance performed with outstretched arms shared an obvious common link - but they do. more »

Pioneer of Perth drum 'n' bass

Greg Packer is playing at the RTRFM music fundraiser Seriously Sound System. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

WHEN grandfather of Perth drum 'n' bass Greg Packer began DJing in the '80s, his beloved breakbeat genre - made famous by artists like LTJ Bukem, Roni Size and Goldie - didn't exist. more »

Emily carves her own niche

WA-bred, UK-based Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo.

WA-bred, UK-based folk songstress Emily Barker is growing a little tired of the music media. more »

Symonds ushers in new era for WAYJO

New WAYJO GM Fiona Symonds with L-R James Cross, Michelle Ezzy & Tom Greble. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

WITH a new performance home and new general manager at the helm for the 2012 season, the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra is ushering in a new era. more »

Emma Louise at Norfolk Lanes

Emma Louise... a mix of contemporary, acoustic pop and indie.

GROWING up in sunny Queensland, it was hard for artist Emma Louise not to find inspiration everywhere she looked. more »

A year to remember for Busby Marou

Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou aka Busby Marou.

FOR Queensland melodic-folk duo Busby Marou, the year 2011 will certainly go down as one to remember - for both the right and wrong reasons. more »

Nat gets a little help from her friends

Rose Parker, Howie Morgan and Amanda Dee. Picture: Emma Reeves

WHEN seasoned Perth musician Nat Ripepi learnt she had ovarian cancer, her network of friends put their heads together and thought of the best way they could help the popular entertainer. more »

Mix tape launch for Down South Crew

Chris Omac (Omac), Sean Clark (Cortext) and Jarrod Gosnell (Wish). Picture: Louise White

SEAN Clark - aka Cerebral Cortext of Perth rap outfit Down South Crew - is giving a shout-out to all local hip-hop lovers to attend the launch of his group's debut mixtape, Ill Recognise Ill. more »

Squeaky clean singer a change fot INXS

INXS

STRAIGHT laced, fresh faced and showing no signs of a tattoo or sordid history, Ciaran Gribbin seems an odd pick as frontman for iconic Aussie rock group INXS. more »

Seeking a spiritual experience

Sally Seltmann, Holly Throsby and Sarah Blasko.

THEY are often praised for possessing angelic voices and hailed by their legions of fans as goddesses, so it’s only fitting that Seeker Lover Keeper are taking their soaring, ethereal vocals on a national tour of churches and cathedrals. more »

Bearing the same name

Boy and Bear: Seven ARIA Award nods and heading to Perth.

WHAT do Sydney folk-indie darlings Boy & Bear have in common with a 1973 low-budget film about truckers battling a Nazi hiding out in Mexico? more »

Boom times again as Ryder finds voice

Boom Crash Opera is returning to Perth.

ROCK n' rollers aren't renowned for following rules or playing it safe - and Boom Crash Opera's frontman Dale Ryder is no exception. more »

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