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Thursday 7 Aug 2008

Codes and Meanings

Perth artist Janis Nedela substitutes colour for words and letters.

Books are ripped apart and held together with wire; pieces of crayon are crushed on white canvas.

the male human form is exposed and examined in intimate detail.

Professor David Bromfield has written about the art og Janis Nedela in a book called ‘Codes’.

Both men spoke with Meri Fatin on Morning Magazine. more »

Reviews

  • Thursday 7th August 2008

    Schvendes - Sweet Talk Your Enemies

    Sweet Talk Your Enemies is the second offering from that intriguing enigmatic local five piece Schvendes. It is fitting that the album is released during this exceptionally dark, wet and stormy West Coast winter, as feel good summer pop this most certainly is not… more »

  • Wednesday 6th August 2008

    Ratatat - LP3

    XL/Remote Control

    LP3 plays as unimaginitively as its title reads. Let’s pass over any pin-point desire for greatness, roll with the punches and continue regardless. … more »

  • Tuesday 5th August 2008

    Buddy Guy - Skin Deep

    Jive/Silvertone

    After playing the blues for forty five years blues boss Buddy Guy shows no signs of slowing down. Now, he has released ‘Skin Deep’, an album of 12 original songs where he is in outstanding form. … more »

Around Town

  • The Dandy Warhols

    Modern day psychedelic, pop/rock icons The Dandy Warhols return to WA for the first time in over three years in support of their new album Earth To Dandy warhols.

    After skyrocketing to success in the late ‘90s with their hits Not if You Were The Last Junkie on Earth and Bohemian Like You The Dandy’s became a force to be reckoned with on the touring scene… more »

  • York Jazz and Soul Festival

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  • The New Pornographers

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News

  • Radiothon 2008: Turn it Up!

    That’s right, it’s that time of year when we ask for your support to keep the sound alternative on air!

    Radiothon 2008 will run from 29 August to 7 September. Tune in and show your support for Perth’s only sound alternative, RTRFM 92.1, by taking out an annual subscription or making a tax deductible donation.

    RTRFM 92.1 is a not for profit community radio station… more »

  • RTRFM Wants You!

    Radiothon’s coming up and we need your help!

    We’re looking for volunteers to answer phones and help out in the office at all hours between August 29 and September 7.

    If you can spare some time, and would like to be involved in Radiothon madness, download an application form at www.rtrfm.com.au/about/volunteer and email it back to admin@rtrfm.com.au.
    If you would like any more information, give Jack a call on 9260 9212.

    Give us a hand, and be a part of RTRFM. more »

  • Fresh Blast is Back

    RTRFM’s Fresh Blast is back in 2008. If you’re in a band or are a solo performer looking to put out a CD in the second half of the year, Fresh Blast can help. The programme will provide funding and assist with promotion of your CD launch while raising awareness of the Rethink Drink and Don’t Drink and Drive messages. more »

Events

Radiothon Opening Party 2008

DATE:
Saturday 30 August 2008
TIME:
8pm - 2am
VENUE:
The Bakery, James St Northbridge
COST:
$15/$20 presale... more on the door

The Radiothon Opening Party for 2008 returns to Northbridge with a huge shebang from 8pm on Saturday August 30 at The Bakery Artrage Complex on James St, Northbridge. Get those fancy dancing shoes ready for a night of amazing live music and some pretty mad DJ skills. more »

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Presenters

Rosalind Appleby

How did you become involved with the station and your program?

I met Bryce (program coordinator) at a Totally Huge new Music Conference where our love of new music had us chatting for ages. He needed a new presenter as Sarah was about to head overseas,…

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