HUDSON MOHAWKE

More Than Satin Sounds

When Hudson Mohawke had to pull out of Baked NYE 2010/11, Perth punters were devastated and so was he. But, the Glaswegian is heading our way soon and is touring with fellow Scottish friend and occasional collaborator Rustie, promising a shiny electronic feast of high-energy, well-produced sounds. JOE CASSIDY checks in with Hudson Mohawke ahead of the big show.

BAND OF SKULLS

Sweet Sour
PIAS Recordings / Liberation

When English rockers Band Of Skulls released their 2009 debut record Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, they “had no idea that anyone would come to our shows” according to vocalist and guitarist Russell Marsden but, the Southampton three-piece’s tune I Know What I Am made Single Of The Week on iTunes, Friends made the cut on the Twilight: New Moon soundtrack and they went on to tour extensively and support Muse in 2010.

EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE

Life is Beautiful Again

Directed by Stephen Daldry
Starring Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock

From the director of The Hours and Billy Elliot comes a remarkable film dealing with the small and tragic repercussions of an outrageous and grand scale catastrophe.

WE PREDICT A RIOT

Everyone’s favourite lads from Leeds Kaiser Chiefs are returning to rock our shores this May for an exclusive show at Metro City on Friday, May 18, to coincide with their Groovin’ The Moo headline show in Bunbury on Saturday, May 19. Since we saw them last the boys have released a new album, On The Run, and secured themselves a spot at the highly prestigious Coachella Festival in the US. Promising an epic stadium-style rock show filled with all their fan favourites - from I Predict A Riot to Ruby - the iconic Britpopsters will be joined by Sydney band Deep Sea Arcade who have been causing quite a stir themselves with their Beatles-inspired pop craftsmanship. Tickets to their solo show are available from Oztix. Tickets to the Groovin’ The Moo are available from Oztix and gtm.net.au.

THE FEAR

Fear & Loathing

The Fear is on display at Linton & Kay Contemporary at 123 Hay Street in Subiaco from Saturday, February 18, ’til Friday, March 2. For gallery opening hours hit up lintonandkay.com.au.

Whether we like it or not, turning 30 is a pretty big moment in most of our lives –forcing us to reflect on what we have or have not achieved, a notion which both intrigues and frustrates local artist Andy Quilty.

CITY FOLK

Canada’s City And Colour will be their own headline show in addition to their appearance on the Groovin The Moo in Bunbury on Saturday, May 19. Lead by soulful frontman Dallas Green, they had a hugely successful Australian tour last year including a sold out date at the Astor Theatre. The former Alexisonfire guitarist/vocalist will showcase his acoustic/alternative/mellow rock side once again for fans at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday, May 20. Grab your tickets from Heatseeker and the venue as soon as they go on sale on Thursday, February 23, as this is sure to sell out!

AIR

Le Voyage Dans La Lune
Astralwerks / EMI

Le Voyage Dans La Lune, which translates to A Trip To The Moon, is the seventh studio album by French duo Air.  While the talented two-some have always drawn inspiration from famous film scores, Le Voyage Dans La Lune truly feels like an Air film soundtrack, albeit to a film that doesn’t exist.

Inspired by the famous French silent film from 1902 by the same name, Le Voyage Dans La Lune has a much more sinister tone than previous work by Air, foregoing a poppy single that previous releases have had at least one of.