Live reviews
LIVE: DAVE WARNER’S FROM THE SUBURBS – Perth | Boorloo, 24 October 2026
LIVE: DAVE WARNER’S FROM THE SUBURBS – Perth | Boorloo, 24 October 2026 The Astor Theatre, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar To some, Dave Warner & his band From The Suburbs are nothing more than a footnote in the history of Australian rock n’ roll – but tonight, celebrating fifty years since the […]
LIVE: TAME IMPALA – Perth | Boorloo, 24 October 2026
LIVE: TAME IMPALA – Perth | Boorloo, 24 October 2026 RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar Photography by Damien Crocker “Saturday night in Perth – where else would I wanna be right now!” said Kevin Parker (AKA Tame Impala) from the stage as he/they engulfed RAC Arena in electronic music and strobe […]
LIVE: SHONEN KNIFE + TURNSTYLE – Perth | Boorloo, 21 October 2026
LIVE: SHONEN KNIFE + TURNSTYLE – Perth | Boorloo, 21 October 2026 The Milk Bar, Inglewood, Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar A popish rocking band needs a popish rocking support – and local 90’s indie dabblers Turnstyle prove the ideal choice. Their sound is bouncy rock – never too punk nor indie, never […]
Interviews
A Dirty Dozen with MIKE SCHWEIGERT from TEMPLE OF BONES – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Rising from the ashes of the death metal legends Ripping Corpse and Dim Mak, TEMPLE OF BONES makes their Relapse Records debut with Walk The Winds, set for release on November 13th. Featuring Scott Ruth (Ripping Corpse, Dim Mak) on vocals, Brandon Thomas (Ripping Corpse, Dim Mak) on drums, […]
A Dirty Dozen with OCEAN OF ILLUSIONS – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “New Jersey death metal architects OCEAN OF ILLUSIONS will unleash their new EP, Nexus, on October 30th via Bleeding Art Collective. OCEAN OF ILLUSIONS has been pushing the boundaries of the extreme music genre since their inception, as captured on their debut album Unrecognizable (2022) and single release “Helminth.” […]
A Dirty Dozen with JOHN SALVAGE – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Detroit-based songwriter John Salvage traces the distance between where he comes from and who he has become on his latest album, Ohio. Across 12 songs, Salvage turns complicated relationships, familiar roads and years of self-examination into his most honest and vulnerable collection yet—a record rooted in the Midwest, with […]
Music reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROY SHE SAID – MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO
ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROY SHE SAID – MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO Hellfire Records 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% This one’s been a very long time coming: originally recorded around 2021 as the band imploded and shelved until now, Destroy She Said’s final release is an exercise in rock n’ roll thuggery – a huge sounding […]
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MUSIC REVIEW: THE 69 EYES – I Survive [EP]
Label: BLKIIBLK Release Date: June 05, 2026 Rating: 95% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur Having checked out Finnish rockers The 69 Eyes periodically over the years and then catching them live at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI just before COVID hit, I was excited to discover they released an EP earlier this summer. I may […]
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC May 2026, Independent Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 90% I’ve long been a fan of these motor city mayhem merchants, a proper rollicking rock band rolling to the beat of their very own drum, bass and guitar. With Prismatic – their sixth full length album, testament to their longevity and […]
News
NEWS: The SoapGirls Return to Headline the Legendary Whisky a Go Go
October 18, 2026, Los Angeles, CA – Alternative rock duo The SoapGirls are heading back to the United States after being invited to play the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood for the second time in 2026. Their return show at one of the most famous venues in rock history takes place on November […]
Matty T Wall releases new single – Launch show incoming!
Matty T Wall releases new single – Launch show incoming! New song. New show. New album. Great news for the many fans of West Australian blues-rock artist Matty T Wall with the announcement of a brand new song Tornado Of Love – out on all platforms today – and a new studio […]
BACHELOR GIRL ANNOUNCE 30 DATE ‘WAITING FOR THE DAY REDUX TOUR 2027’
Bachelor Girl are hitting the road with a landmark national tour, today announcing their mammoth Waiting for the Day Redux Tour 2027, a 30 date run spanning six states across March, April and May 2027, taking the much loved pop duo to fans in all pockets of Australia for an exciting new chapter in their illustrious career. […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: REWIND: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine by Bob Gordon
BOOK REVIEW: REWIND: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine by Bob Gordon Vanguard Publishing January 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 95% Looking back at my formative years, I wonder if I would have ended up the person I am today without X-Press Magazine, Perth, Western Australia’s flagship street press. The free magazine was launched in June […]
BOOK REVIEW: THE JAMES BOND SERIES (PLUS…) by Ian Fleming
BOOK REVIEW: THE JAMES BOND SERIES by Ian Fleming PLUS: James Bond: The Authorised Biography by John Pearson New South Books October 2003 By Shane Pinnegar Bond novel series: 90% James Bond: The Authorised Biography: 85% New South Books’ classy reissue of Ian Fleming’s fourteen Bond novels – all of which were originally published between […]
BOOK REVIEW: 42 – The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams edited by Kevin Jon Davies
BOOK REVIEW: 42 – The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams edited by Kevin Jon Davies Unbound, 2023 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 84% Kevin Jon Davies has trawled through Douglas Adams’ archives – “over 60 boxes full of notebooks, research, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches, to-do lists, hard drives and even poems” – for this strangely […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
More
A Dirty Dozen with SOFIA FRASZ from FORGOTTEN SHRINE – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “FORGOTTEN SHRINE traverse dramatic soundscapes and landscapes in the new single release, “Gods Of War.” Drawing inspiration from the open-world, mythical realms of Skyrim, “Gods Of War” takes the form of a bard’s song in FORGOTTEN SHRINE’s characteristic dynamic style. The single is taken from the forthcoming full length Nox Aeterna, […]
LIVE: Lorna Shore – Perth | Boorloo, 19 Oct 2026
LIVE: Lorna Shore – Perth | Boorloo, 19 Oct 2026 Metro City Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Ayla Simpson Photography by Kevin Widyanto There’s something about a sold-out Perth show that hits differently, particularly when it’s a Monday night and the anticipation has been building long before the first note rings out. With Lorna Shore […]
A Dirty Dozen with MATT DEVINE from VENTILATOR – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “As part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary celebrations, the enduring Hoboken, NJ-based indie label Bar / None Records will be re-issuing Reseda Spleen, the 1996 debut from brawny L.A. Psych-pop outfit Ventilator. The album was mainly recorded at home by project primum mobile, Matt Devine on a used Tascam […]
RETRO-PSYCH ROCKERS, LARGE MIRAGE RELEASE MESMERISING NEW SINGLE ‘WATCHING’ + ANNOUNCE SINGLE TOUR
LARGE MIRAGE have once again cemented their place as one of the most compelling acts on the Australian circuit, returning today with mesmerising new single Watching. The second single from their forthcoming EP Wildfire, WATCHING captures the band’s distinctive take on heavy psych rock, bringing uncompromised power, songwriting and musicianship into the arena of contemporary rock. […]
THE DEAD DAISIES ANNOUNCE NEW SINGER, SINGLE, VIDEO, ALBUM, & TOUR
THE DEAD DAISIES ANNOUNCE NEW SINGER, SINGLE, VIDEO, ALBUM, & TOUR THE DEAD DAISIES ENTER EXCITING NEW ERA FOR 2027: FORMER FOREIGNER FRONTMAN KELLY HANSEN JOINS ON VOCALS AHEAD OF NEW SINGLE AND GLOBAL TOUR Hard rock juggernaut The Dead Daisies have officially charted a bold course for 2027, ushering in a thrilling new chapter […]
From New Orleans to New York: Perth International Jazz Festival Unveils Its 2026 Program
From New Orleans to New York: Perth International Jazz Festival Unveils Its 2026 Program For 11 days this spring, Perth will move to a different rhythm. From the second-line swagger of New Orleans to the restless edges of contemporary New York jazz; from Armenian folk traditions refracted through virtuosic piano to funk played at full […]
BEN OTTEWELL & IAN BALL FROM GOMEZ RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2027
BEN OTTEWELL & IAN BALL FROM GOMEZ RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2027 Celebrating 25 Years of In Our Gun plus all the Gomez favourites It’s been 25 years? Really?? Oh yes, it has. The year is 2002 and GOMEZ are riding high. Mercury Music Prize winners, international touring superstars, and a HUGE […]
Celtic Thunder Announces 2027 Australian Return!
Celtic Thunder Announces 2027 Australian Return! After the standout success of their last Australian tour, Celtic Thunder are returning to our shores once more for a heartfelt celebration of the music and moments that have made them a household name. Prepare to be swept away by a hand-picked selection of Celtic Thunder’s most beloved songs […]
RONAN KEATING ‘JUST GETTING STARTED’ WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF IN AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2027
RONAN KEATING ‘JUST GETTING STARTED’ WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF IN AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2027 Ronan Keating announces his 2027 global tour will bring three decades of Boyzone classics and solo hits to the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, with further dates to be added for Ireland, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and more. […]
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Announce Their Very First Australian Tour With ‘No Speed Limit’ Dates – February 2027
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Announce Their Very First Australian Tour With ‘No Speed Limit’ Dates – February 2027 The Ultimate Must-See Event for Rock Fans Waiting Decades to see BTO in Australia After decades of waiting, Australian rock fans will finally witness one of music’s greatest live rock experiences when Canadian rock icons Bachman-Turner Overdrive arrives in […]
