18. Sep 2015 Synth Sounds and Beach Garage @ The Bird. Gunns, Mei Saraswati, Pool Boy

Dream Pop, Soul, Garage, Synth, RnB, Fuzzy Rock and Pop in one concert. You think that's impossible? You're wrong. Perth's allround music venue The Bird makes it happen. Last Friday three artists/bands with different styles came together to create this kind of concert you won't find elsewhere.

Pool Boy

Heavy Synth, gravy bass, minimalistic drum computer beat. Beth's uncanny and laconic style of singing and texts that don't mince matters, slow tempos and low harmonics made out of bass and keys. All of that creates a sinister, moody atmosphere. It seems the Boy in the Pool hasn't seen the sun in weeks. But that doesnt't spoil the quality of their music. It is intended. And that's exactly what makes the Trio's music exciting. An approach to Indie, Electronic and Dream Pop in a non comformist way. Stay tuned for their album release with Dream Rimmy and others at The Bird on 21st october!

https://www.facebook.com/pewlboi?fref=ts
https://soundcloud.com/pool-boy

Mei Saraswati

As one of Perth's next gen bedroom artists has Mei managed to create a very unique style of her own. A solid and constantly growing fanbase confirms her attempt to invent a new genre.  RnB meets minimalistic electronical beats. Mulitlayered soul singing meets Far Eastern sounds. Every element finds its place in harmony. Video collages or Bruce Lee movies in the background linked to the music rounds it off. Short stories and jokes in between the songs make her a reason more to watch. Mei creates tribal songs for the future.

https://www.facebook.com/Mei-Saraswati-288244081188006/timeline/
https://meisaraswati.bandcamp.com/

Gunns

Oh my fuzzy goodness! Perth is said to be one of Australias hotspots when it comes to a vivid and young music scene. And Gunns make surely no exception. A summery fuzz-pop sound that became increasingly hip within the last few years. In a music tradition that made WA biggest exports Tame Impala and Pond famous, is this Gunn shooting out songs that can easily keep up with the music from their well-known colleagues. Fuzzy garage surf songs that sound like the waves of their hometown Freo have directly splashed into their music. A pinch of salty sunshine and the song is perfect. Distorted, yet melodic guitar riffs, a pushy bass and cool beats. Clinton's fine and carefree singing match perfectly on top of the pop like base. Their aim is to make people happy with their music. And they surely do!

https://soundcloud.com/legunns
https://www.facebook.com/Gunnsmusic/timeline
http://gunns.bandcamp.com/music
http://thisisgunns.tumblr.com/

11. Sep 2015 Rain Dance at the Boston Brewery, Denmark - Caravãna Sun, Martin Shenfield

When you hit the road from Margaret River in the west of WA to the dreamlike white beaches of Esperance, you pass the small and inconspicuous town of Denmark. Now in this town there is a Brewery, called the Boston Brewery that is not only famous for its superb beers and wood-fired Pizzas but also for the open air live music, held there regularly. When you attend to a show that is open air, you always take the risk of getting wet. From some sprinkles to totally soaked and everything in between is possible. That's part of the deal. Luckily it remained quite dry for most of the evening which certainly couldn't stop the visitors from dancing.

Martin Shenfield

Albany based singer-songwriter Martin Shenfield made the start for the evening. Playing the bass, guitar, tambourine and singing, he sure is an allround musician. Therefore it is not surprising that Martin is standing on stage all alone. But that doesn't spoil the quality of his music. Quite the opposite he reminds of a yong Bob Dylan with his folky guitar strumming and deep lyrics. Kicking the tambourine with his foot gives his music the fitting percussion support. A pinch of modern indie and pop music styles meet the expectation and taste of todays musical taste and makes his music even more enjoyable. A great opening act for a great evening.

Caravãna Sun

The headliner of the evening was Caravãna Sun, an Aussie-made but increasing worldwide recognized band. As the name suggests, they are pure sunshine on stage and bring sunshine to their audiences hearts. No matter if young or old - everybody feels the sudden urge to dance, although the weather god wasn't very generous. Their secret? A big load of summery, easy going vibes well hidden behind high musical skills matched with pure joy in what they are doing. Their music style reaches from Reggae guitar upstrokes to pop keyboard harmonics, from Ska-like trumpet (and wind) solos to a steady groovy bass, all rounded up by easy lyrics and a tight beat. Slow and relaxed passages meet energetic, pure life-enjoying flows. A nice mix of all these elements is their recipe to spread catchy tunes into their audiences ears that will surely not be forgotten for the rest of the evening (or much longer). The perfect music to welcome spring. 


http://www.caravanasun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Caravanasun?fref=ts

27. Aug 2015 Punk night at Perth's The Bird - Jaala, Doctopus + Shit Narnia

As every western Australian knows The Bird is a well-settled institution in Perth's cultural landscape. A vast variety of different types of music, art and poetry is held there.
Last Thursday we witnessed an outstanding concert that proves once again that Punk is not dead. Not in Perth, not for the people and not in the 21st century.

I don't wanna be castrated

The opening set was performed by Shit Narnia, a local Newcomer. From the first to the last tone it was pretty clear that the original spirit of punk as we might know it by respective representatives from the 70s and 80s lives on here. A very raw and angry young tune, poetic elements through storytelling and a "I don't give a shit about my guitar strings. Or anything else" attitude. Linked with a big spoonful of humor a highly succesfull start in the evening.

https://www.facebook.com/shitnarnia

Hey look everybody! I'm fucking Jimi Hendrix

What's the outcome when you mix Punk, Garage and Psychedelic Rock with offensive brabbeling and a lot of hair bleaching? Exactly - A Doctopus! Locally known and chaos loving Doctopus played the second set this evening. Frontman Stephen Bellair did his best falling around and telling funny nonesense to make up a great show for the folks. A good use of stilistics different genres with an interplay of catchy melodic passages, heavy rhythms and punky tunes make those guys always a great reason to watch.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doctopus/101148176668439
https://thisisdoctopus.bandcamp.com/

Grrl Power 2.0

A new Star is on the rise. Melbourne located girly supergroup Jaala payed a visit to beautiful WA. Little is known about the ladies that hide behind a sound what they call "experimental bedroom punk". But that's exactly what makes it even more mysterious. When it comes to their style it's a flashback to times your mom was young. Their music is huge step forwards though. Experimental dream poppy like sounds, deliberatly composed with wicked rhythms based on punky roots is what makes this formation unique. Stay tuned as they may be the next big thing!
https://www.facebook.com/jaalaband
https://soundcloud.com/coseyemajaala