Colourful Local Identities

When Brett Cole was 17 he was involved in a traumatic incident that would send repercussions into and throughout the rest of his life. Some two decades in the writing, his book 'The Pink Bubble' represents a journey of youthful abandon, misadventure, atonement and acceptance of what one brings to life and what life can become via the experiences we embrace.

Check out 'The Pink Bubble' at amazon.com.au

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The heady days of Perth's Limbo Dance Club (1987-91) will be celebrated on Sunday, September 22, at The Rechabite, featuring original club DJs Colin Clark, Dave Jackson, JJ and Adil Bux, with special guests Greg Packer, Rhys Evans, Chase, Paul Clarke and Marnie Kent.

Adil Bux chats to Bob about the iconic club and its influence on Perth dance music culture. 

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Thirty-year pub-punk-rock veterans The Externals have returned with a new six-track release, Back On The Cans. Singer/songwriter Harry Moffitt chats with Bob about what it means to be in a band. 

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Perth songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Tout has released his debut instrumental album, Just Floating Around. He chats to Bob about music and legacy.

Photo: Little Bear Photography

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Trevor Bryan Cotton of Melbourne band FONT chats to Bob about their debut album, 'Coburg-19', and his days in the Perth music scene.


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End Of Fashion's Justin Burford chats to Bob about his forthcoming new show, Justin Burford Sings David Bowie, a stripped-back performance that celebrates the Thin White Duke's musical legacy.

Photo: Six Strings Photography

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Rose Parker is a much-loved West Australian singer/songwriter who recently won an Australian Association Of Songwriters Award for 'Best Indie/Rock Song' for her new single, Blood On The Water. Rose chats with Bob about her forthcoming album, writing a song for Transplant Australia, and turning 60 with the energy of a 20-year-old in the lead-up to her performances at Blues at Bridgetown (November 10-12).

Stream Blood On The Water on Spotify here

Photo: Stef King

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Beloved Perth indie rockers Jebediah have released a new single, Gum Up The Bearings - and a tour - fresh off the announcement of their induction into the WAM (WA Music) Hall Of Fame. Vocalist/guitarist Kevin Mitchell chats to Bob about rockin' a quarter of a century with his best mates.

Photo: Taj O'Halloran

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Ed Kuepper’s landmark solo albums Electrical Storm (1985) and Honey Steel’s Gold (1990) have been remastered and reissued by Remote Control Records as part of an extensive back catalogue campaign. In celebration of their release, Ed's in the midst of a national tour, the first live band experience of his solo material since 2009. He chats with Bob about deep-diving into his prolific past.

Photo: Judi Dransfield Kuepper

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The Cat Empire release their ninth album, 'Where The Angels Fall' on August 25. It's also the first album from the band's new iteration, as singer/songwriter/co-founder Felix Riebl explains in this conversation with Bob.

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