Hip Hop(e): Fightin’ the Power since 1973
The world changed forever in 1973. Within the smoke and vibrations of a Bronx apartment building’s rec-room, at what is now known as the ‘Bethlehem of hip hop’ (1520 Sedgwick…
Words with Loot Bryon Smith: On Creating Mind-Changing Music
Is there more to music? What else can music do for us? Can it change your life, or even reprogram your mind? I recently discovered a new genre of music…
Words with End of Fashion
It’s been a long seven years coming, but End of Fashion are back in business. Pelican Magazine recently caught up with front man Justin Burford to chat about his new…
Words with Mosquito Coast
Great news everyone! Pelican Magazine recently caught up with Conor Barton from Perth’s favourite sweet talking band, Mosquito Coast. They’re back in town on the 2nd of June for At…
Interview Questions for Rob Vervest, Artistic Director of Fairbridge Festival
Music Editor Pat Rosso sat down with Artistic Director of the Fairbridge Festival, Rob Vervest to gain insight into the Perth music and festival scene, the nature of Fairbridge and…
Experimental Heilung
With the current state of music, it’s really tough for musicians to get big without following trends set by previous big-name artists. Songs about love, fame, drugs and making things…
Words with Rose Kingdom-Barron (Safer Venues WA)
CW: sexual assault and harassment In August 2017, Safer Venues WA surveyed the music community in Western Australia. Of 550 respondents, 371 reported that they had experienced some form of…
The Cat and the Pelican: Cat Power Live at Perth Festival
Cat Power’s performance at Chevron Gardens for The Perth Festival on the 14th of February, was a mellow yet thoroughgoing experience. The atmosphere of the smoky, dark stage set the…
Xiu Xiu – Girl With Basket of Fruit: REVIEW
Critical darlings and chronic avant-gardists Xiu Xiu (pronounced Shoe-Shoe) have come out with a new album, Girl With Basket of Fruit, which may well be their most out-there material yet,…
Keep the Faith: The Vinyl Times and Legacy of 78 Records
Remember it for what it was. These are the words I hear (eavesdrop) manager Andrew ‘Fang’ de Lang say to the plaintive customer in front of me. It’s Tuesday, the…