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Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a groundbreaking new stand-up show. Performing at the F.A.C on October 9, this moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amaz
Hospital should be an addition to your collection for sure. Composing synth pop music with emotional flair, Al Dodds of the duo describes their sounds as “pop music about not pop things” and draws on the feelings of hard times to comprise their lyrics. Jacqueline Green and Al Dodds have worked toget
Most of us spend enough time on computers to establish some sort of rapport. Colleague? Companion? Friend? In an equal-parts exciting and creepy move that takes us closer to making Spike Jonze’s Her a reality, software designed by A.F.M. Nazmul Haque Nahin and colleagues has successfully got a compu
WINTER ELECTRONIC FESTIVAL Live Set from Groove Delight One of the greatest talents of Brazilian e-music, Groove Delight is the project idealized by the young artist from São Paulo, Ké Fernandes. With many different influences such as Rock, New Wave, House and Techno, her sound reflects a strong per
Have children who enjoy the occasional hardcore show? Constantly hear words and think to yourself what the hell are they talking about? Fear no more lovely parents and hardcore homies, I am here to teach you, prepare for a lesson in concert terminology! MOSH (verb) – A form of self-expression at a s
Singapore isn’t a nation traditionally associated with Heavy music, but after listening to the boys in Villes you are immediately left with a taste of things to come. Just a group of friends who became a band over MSN messenger, Villes provide listeners with a metalcore sound similar to overseas act
AN APPLE A DAY I watched her picking over the apples. I could tell that she did not eat much organic food as she was looking for the ‘perfect apple.’ ‘Can I help you with anything?’ I asked her “I was looking for an apple for my daughter.” She said. “These are organic apples.’ I thought I would tell
This month PEARL chatted to one of the men who’s been in the game since before began, literally. Standing two meters tall he isn’t hard to spot behind a set of decks. A man of few words, sporting a powerful moustache and thick black framed glasses, he is a musical Idol to those who flock to see him
THIS MONTH: “Things my friends say…a collection of funny and ridiculous conversations!*” …Don’t judge me, but I have a quote book! *Names have been replaced with initials to save embarrassment and reduce death threats A: Bargains, bargains everywhere, I love a good sale. MW: Yeah me too. A: You don’
ABRAXAS Santana 1970 saw the release of Santana’s second album Abraxas which followed on the heels of their magnificent self titled debut album the year before. With the blending of musical styles from rock, jazz, Latin, blues and salsa, they were a band that were totally different to those who had
6TH– NECK DEEP AND STATE CHAMPS IN STORE SIGNING AND ACOUSTIC SET Already this month is not messing around, kicking it off with 2 huge pop punk acts, State Champs and Neck Deep down at 24 Hundred (17-19 Wangaratta St, Richmond) doing an in store signing and acoustic performance, highly urge you to g
POOR FORM to all the bad news on TV. Why can’t journalists report on something a little less depressing for a change? They seem obsessed with misery. There are plenty of fun things happening if you know where to look. Our rabbit, Sven, had kittens the other day for instance. We dressed them all up a
