Radiothon 2018 has officially ended.
The major prizes have been drawn and soon you’ll be able to see a very lucky RTRFM subscriber zooming around town in their very own, bright orange Lambretta scooter. Nice.
If you forgot to pay your pledge, you can still give us a call or pop in the office to make good and help support the station.
So now on to the summertime… everyone’s favourite, totally free, all music, all dancing good times Courtyard Club is back. Every Friday in November and December, come meet us at the courtyard of the State Theatre Centre of WA for some killer tunes to kick off your weekend
Guess What’s Making A Comeback!
It’s been nearly five years since RTRFM held the last legendary Seriously Sound System, an all-day dance party in the surrounds of Hyde Park, and now the station is set to party at MANY STYLES in the amazing surroundings of Si Paradiso (formerly Late Night Valentine).
Saturday 17 November. Get ready for 11 solid hours of tunes spun by the best of the best local legends and dancefloor makers. Head to the RTRFM website for the line-up and to get your tickets.
RTRFM’S LIL’ MIXTAPE VIBE
In preparation for the dance-athon vibes that is Courtyard Club, let us introduce some of the acts that will be making your summer soundtrack and getting your moving this November and December with a little playlist compiled by our fearless leader himself, Stu McLeod. Take notes.Timothy Nelson - 'Oh My'
Timothy Nelson has been a fuzzy headed presence on the Perth music scene for many years now. I remember hearing him for the first time in the early 2010s and thinking how mature his songwriting was for someone so young. Bastard.Classic songwriting is Tim’s jam, with a huge talent for melody and some deceptively complex progressions and production.
'Oh My' is Tim’s latest offering and I ruddy [sic] love it. Alt. country vibes, with hints of Neil Young, Jeff Lynn and Ryan Adams all wrapped up in Timothy’s effortless vocal style. Smooth as goose poo and catchier than Ebola. There’s your bold print, Timbo.
Rabbit Island - 'Interstate'
One of those songs that makes you stop doing whatever it is you’re doing and bliss out for five minutes. It’s important to have these songs in your life, to drag you out of whatever funk you’re in and take you somewhere else.Magic escapism, with beautifully simple piano lines, verbed-out vocals and mantra melodies. For me, this is almost a more pure, raw version of something Lykke Li would write. Perfect with a cup of tea on a rainy morning.
Feels - 'Cutie Pie'
A few months old now, this track from electronic duo Feels still gives me the feels. Massive rhythm nerds, these two have a fantastic way to build beats that feel organic, even though they are super-processed electronic masterpieces.Even their melodies are hugely rhythm-centric and this track is no different. 'Cutie Pie' is a more sparse offering than earlier work, with some super-warm bass sounds, lush, old-school sounding pads and a tingly lead synth that lends its name to the track.
I love it when someone can make music that is super heady while still hitting you in the heart. Love it.
Web Rumours - 'Downtown Denizen'
Perth’s psych-folk queen Em Burrows has a new project (where does she find the time?); Web Rumours are all the bands you loved squeezed into one nostalgic stick of gum. New wave, Numan-esque melodies and fuzzed synths with some authentic production, 'Downtown Denizen' is a deliciously moody track.Play at night when you’re rolling in your Delorean.
Gemma Farrell Quintet - 'The People At My Place'
I studied jazz at WAAPA, but it never stuck. I can appreciate jazz, but it was never something I actively sought out. I’m loving modern takes on jazz, like Bad Bad Not Good, Harvey Sutherland and Grievous Bodily Calm. But every now and then a classic, traditional jazz piece comes along that really sticks.'The People At My Place' is a track from Gemma Farrell Quintet’s latest EP, 'Organised Chaos'. It’s a great EP, with mostly modern sounding tracks, exploring some more experimental rhythms and arrangements.
This track is a stand out for me, harking back to my favourite era of jazz where the long note was king and the slightest change in melody or progression makes you feel all warm inside. Tops.
The most played tracks on RTRFM in September
Jamilla - 'King'Hyclass - 'Queen'
Peter Bibby - 'Long Baby'
Butter - 'Make It Home (Homie)'
Web Rumours - 'Neue Heimat'
Your Girl Pho - 'I Can't Take It'
