NEW ORDER

A Welcome Reunion

Gillian Gilbert is at the home she shares with husband/New Order drummer Steven Morris and their two children when X-Press calls. The keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist tells LEIGH SALTER that she’s a little surprised to be back. New Order play Future Music Festival on Sunday, March 4, at Arena Joondalup.

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.

The Cuban Brothers are about to hit our shores and if anyone remembers their show at Breakfest 2010 then you will be aware, good times are in order. A wild show combining comedy, cabaret, musical theatre, rapping, soul and sex, expect to get physical. JOE CASSIDY catches up with head honcho Miguel Mantovani.

Miguel Mantovani, also known as Mike Keat, from The Cuban Brothers begins this interview by pulling out his best Australian accent, demonstrating his impressive skills at playing fun and cheeky characters.
Mike Keat has been around the funk scene for over 14 years DJing, MCing and beat-boxing under his alter-ego ‘Miguel’, a dark ex-mobster and one of Cuba’s most notorious club owners and performers who’s been involved in many of the seedier aspects of Cuban culture.

JOEY JORDISON

Slipknot’s Sic Sound

Before gracing the stage at Soundwave on Monday, March 5, drummer Joey Jordison takes they time to talk about his progression as a percussionist with TRAVIS JOHNSON.

ill.Gates

Sharing His Methodology

San Francisco based producer, educator and performer ill.Gates has a huge art collection. Having established a global fan base over the last 16 years, the man also known as Dylan Lane has performed at the world’s first concert for the deaf, hung out with Bill Gates while playing at a Microsoft party and toured and tutored the world. ANNABEL MACLEAN chats with The Phat Conductor about working with Bassnectar, Nietzsche inspiration and his love for Die Antwoord.