Silversun Pickups’ Perth return was a towering reminder that shoegaze, grunge and post-rock can still hit with euphoric, full-body force.
Author Archives: Harvey Rae
Reviews
The Beta Band find their experimental sweet spot in a comeback for the ages
15 June 2026
The Beta Band’s Fremantle comeback was a joyful, psychedelic triumph, proving their cult brilliance has only deepened with time.
Reviews
Kae Tempest finds release in a cathartic Astor Theatre performance
9 June 2026
Kae Tempest delivers a moving, beat-heavy Astor Theatre set, finding transcendence, vulnerability and release in an imperfect but uplifting performance.
Reviews
Split Enz prove history never repeats with dazzling Perth return
26 May 2026
Split Enz return to Perth in glorious style, delivering a visually spectacular, hit-filled reunion that reaffirmed their singular Antipodean brilliance.
Reviews
Dave Hughes cooks up everyman comedy-fest gem
5 May 2026
In Cooked, Dave Hughes mines an AFL Legends charity-match injury for a loose, self-effacing set that also detours through Perth beginnings, family life and the realities behind his TV persona.
Reviews
RBG: Of Many, One has no equal
24 March 2026
Heather Mitchell dazzles in the return of Suzie Miller’s brilliant play about a trailblazer for equality and justice. Harvey Rae reviews RGB: Of Many, One.
Features
X-Press celebrates 40 years
13 March 2026
As legendary Perth street mag X-Press launches a new book to celebrate its 40th birthday, two former editors, Harvey Rae and Bob Gordon, take a trip down memory lane with their one-off special edition of The X-Press Interview here at Seesaw.
Reviews
File under F for festival and fun
10 March 2026
Sudan Archives dances out the 2026 East Perth Power Station program, as Harvey Rae looks back at the highlights of three big weeks at Perth Festival’s sparkling riverside venue at East Perth.
Reviews
A Method Actor masterclass from Nilüfer Yanya
5 March 2026
Cracking band drives UK artist’s scintilating gear-shifts in style and mood that leave the audience gasping for more at East Perth Poewer Station, writes reviewer Harvey Rae.
Reviews
New Road for the Rainbow Connection
28 February 2026
Black Country New Road lays down an electrifying demonstration of the power of reinvention. Reviewer Harvey Rae was there to soak it up.