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…
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…
The Preatures’ Jack Moffitt: Non-stop touring and what’s in store for 2019
Spearheaded by Isabella Manfredi, The Preatures are a charismatic blend of Fleetwood Mac and indie rock-pop. We spoke with guitarist Jack Moffitt ahead of their unplugged Perth Festival gig on…
Why? A Review of Weezer’s Teal Album.
Why did the members of Weezer choose to inflict this tepid pile of cat sick onto the unsuspecting carpet? This tired collection of covers that have already been iterated upon…
Words with YUNGBLUD
Late last year, Music Editor Patrick Roso spoke to Dominic Harrison, better known as UK act YUNGBLUD. You can catch YUNGBLUD at Bandlands Bar on Sunday 17 February. Tickets available…
Words with Wooly Mammoth
Talented fourpiece alt-rock band Wooly Mammoth recently emerged from their basement in Bassendean to speak with Pelican about their music. You can catch this chill blend of alternative dream rock…