Archive for February, 2011
X-PRESSIONS
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011IS IT A BIRD?
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
IS IT A BIRD?
Artbar is now in its third season and is set to provide another awesome season of music, comedy and exhibitions. WA’s own (well, at least partly WA’s own) supergroup The Basement Birds will kick off the season in style on Thursday, April 7, performing under the stars overlooking the gallery wetland. So bring a blanket and cushion and experience this remarkable outdoor performance space, at the Art Gallery Of WA. Visit bocsticketing.com.au for ticketing info, or artgallery.wa.gov.au to keep tabs on all Artbar events.
DARWIN’S THEORY
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
DARWIN’S THEORY
Music bible NME calls Darwin Deez “Starry-eyed indie pop” which, after seeing the mad cat at Parklife last year, is spot on. The Darwin Deez blend of Brooklyn pop and indie dance has made for spectacular live shows, extravaganzas bristling with energy and positivity. Darwin and his band have been known to break into spontaneous bouts of synchronised yet completely unforced dancing, both ridiculous but at the same time irresistible to watch. Returning to our shores once again, Darwin Deez will be playing a headline show in Perth, as well as performing at Groovin’ The Moo. Catch him at The Bakery on Thursday, May 12. Head to nowbaking.com.au for tickets.
ONE STEP A-HEAD
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
ONE STEP A-HEAD
Radiohead announce the imminent release of their eighth studio album The King Of Limbs, which fans will be able to digitally download as early as this Saturday, February 19. For the next few weeks The King Of Limbs will be exclusively available from the band’s website in two versions: digital download and a made to order ‘deluxe edition’ which comprises 2 clear 10” vinyl records, a CD, a digital download and exclusive artwork all in a special ‘newspaper’ format. Radiohead’s The King Of Limbs CD will be released into Australian stores on Friday, March 25.
DISCO JOY
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
DISCO JOY
This April, in what will be their first and only Australian tour for 2011, Melbourne trio My Disco will launch the deluxe double LP version of their 2010 release Little Joy. Little Joy, My Disco’s third album, was released in October last year to much fanfare, with Rolling Stone deeming it their “finest yet”.SUMMER SET
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
SUMMER SET
The Summerset Arts Festival will draw to a close with an incredible closing concert at Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre on Saturday, February 12. With headline act Lisa Mitchell and local support act The Brow Horn Orchestra, the closing concert is set to be both memorable and entertaining for all ages. This free family friendly evening includes fireworks spectacular which will light up the night sky to mark the conclusion of the city’s Summerset Arts Festival for 2011. Bring a picnic, bring the kids, and bring a smile! And the best part – it’s free!
BY REQUEST
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
BY REQUEST
Hot on the heels of his highly successful album launch tour late last year, Lior will embark on an intimate tour that presents fans with the unique opportunity to request the set list each night. Performing with his string quartet, fans can not only request their favourite tracks from Lior’s three studio albums – Autumn Flow, Corner Of An Endless Road, and Tumbling Into The Dawn – they can also select a cover song that they would love Lior to interpret. To request songs, fans will be required to email their chosen city and tracks to katie@lior.com.au, or head to Lior’s Facebook and nominate your faves. He plays Friday, March 25, at The Fly By Night.
GO NORTH
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
GO NORTH
Kununurra is celebrating its 50th birthday with an outstanding event line-up for the Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster and the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience. The Experience will include four headliners; Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Bob Evans and The Pigram Brother with Alex Lloyd, playing at the Jim Hughes Amphitheatre on the majestic banks of the Ord River on Saturday, May 14.Institut Polaire Split
Friday, February 11th, 2011
Hot on the heels of Snowman’s announcement that they’re going separate ways, another expat Perth outfit has departed. Institut Polaire have revealed that they’re breaking up, stating on their facebook page that “after seven great years together as a band, we’ve decided the time is right to put this old girl out to pasture.”
The band formed in Perth in 2004, expanding to a collective of “between seven and nine members”. Their debut 7?, City Walls and Empires, received an amazing amount of airplay on RTRFM and took out the WAM Song of the Year Competition, while the 2007 EP The Flora and the Fauna followed a signing to Popfrenzy. The band moved to Melbourne in 2008 and last year released their debut LP, Make Your Own Mayflower.
Sad news indeed.
GET CREAMED
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
GET CREAMED
After its launch in Australia last year, Creamfields is back bigger and better for Easter 2011! And we’re thrilled to reveal that the headliner for 2011 will be Deadmau5 with the full live show by the people who brought the world Daft Punks’ legendary live show! Joining him will be Frenchman Martin Solveig, wielder of dirty bass-music Skrillex, Simon Patterson, Gabriel & Dresden, Hi Tek Soul, Bingo Players, Surkin, Umek and many more! It’s locked in for Saturday, April 23, at Claremont Showground. Head to creamfields.com.au for more details and ticket info.
