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  • Jackson sings a different tune
    Features

    Jackson sings a different tune

    27 March 2023

    Joel Jackson made his name in front of the camera and treading the boards, but nothing feels more personal than playing music. Julie Hosking catches up with the award-winning actor on the eve of a symphonic performance.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
  • A woman holding a guitar on stage looks out to the audience while two of her band members play on in the background. This Angel soars, even on one wing
    Reviews

    This Angel soars, even on one wing

    8 March 2023

    A jetlagged Angel Olsen desperately wants to sleep. Instead, the American singer-songwriter rocks the Rechabite with astonishing vocals in a killer set spiked with humour, writes Julie Hosking.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
  • Riot grrrls still rule!
    Reviews

    Riot grrrls still rule!

    2 March 2023

    There’s a lot going on at Bikini Kill’s unforgettable show. So much that reviewer Harvey Rae ropes in Alicia Nowak to share their experience.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • A woman in a red dress with puffy sleeves stands in front of a microphone. She is playing the guitar and singing into the microphone. Behind her on the stage are two other musicians. This is Julia Jacklin at Perth Festival. Jacklin seduces with slow burn
    Reviews

    Jacklin seduces with slow burn

    23 February 2023

    Julia Jacklin takes her time getting to the hits, building the tension for her devoted fans, writes Harvey Rae.

    Reading time • 4 minutesPerth Festival
  • Photo by Cam Campbell IG and FB @placeorpoint A singer in a red shirt squats in front of an audience bathed in red light. He is holding a microphone to his mouth, his other arm reaching out to the audience. This is rapper and MC Flewnt. Flewnt performing at Flewnt's Boorloo Black Party at The Rechabite. Flewnt’s block a party worth celebrating
    Reviews

    Flewnt’s block a party worth celebrating

    20 February 2023

    A musical block party gives voice to First Nations artists. Emerging writer Zali Morgan loves the sound and the spirit of this landmark occasion.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • A singer is lost in the moment, eyes closed, one hand on their chest, the other holding a microphone. This is Kae Tempest performing at Perth Festival. Tempest takes our breath away
    Reviews

    Tempest takes our breath away

    16 February 2023

    Poet and musician Kae Tempest starts their Australian tour in Perth with a breathtaking show. Ara Jansen is happy to be deprived of oxygen.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
  • Reading time • 5 minutesPerth Festival
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