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Home > Stories > Jayla Shae’s debut release LOSIN MY MIND Mirrawoong, Ngarinyman and Jaminjoong artist, producer, singer and actor Jayla Shae has released her debut single, LOSIN MY MIND. She joined RTRFM’s Music Director Annika Moses in the studio to discuss her journey in releasing the single and also touching on what informs and inspires her artistic direction. She also shared some exciting news to what’s in the works for later on this year.

Home > Stories > Bookclub with Danielle Raffaele Danielle Raffaele can’t read on planes. Danae Gibson loves to read on trains. Despite their different reading styles they both share a love of books! They both update each other on what’s on their reading pile. Then, Danielle reviews the new novel by American author Elizabeth Strout called The Things We Never Say, a novel following high school history teacher Artie Dam who’s life is forever altered by a family secret.

Home > Stories > Spice World return with sophomore album Purple Patch Pam Boland called their debut record “one of her favourite Australian albums of the last few years” and now Spice World is back with sophomore album Purple Patch.

Home > Stories > LOCAL FEATURE: Nidala on First Sounds Volume 14 First Sounds Volume 14 is an extraordinary compilation of First Nations sounds made in collaboration between the Community Broadcasting Association and Gadigal Information Service Koori Radio. Spanning hip hop, country, folk, soul, reggae, soul, R&B, cinematic soundscapes and experimental pop, the album showcases the breadth and depth of contemporary First Nations music, with stories, culture and resilience at it’s core.

Home > Stories > Becca Hatch joins Boorloo NAIDOC pride night Naarm-based artist Becca Hatch is on the rise, carving out a niche in Australian R&B and dance music that is completely her own while honouring her Kamilaroi and Samoan heritage. From winning the triple j Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative in 2017 to selling out shows at the Sydney Opera House she’s now heading to Perth as part of Ngalak Nidja Bilya, a queer NAIDOC week celebration in collaboration with Boorloo Justice.

Home > Stories > First Nations Voices Beyond the Stereotype with Mabel Gibson Yamatji woman Mabel Gibson is an up and coming writer whose debut mini memoir Cry Baby has cemented her as a groundbreaking voice in the Boorloo writing scene.

Home > Stories > RTRFM Local Feature: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse Live at the Ellington After more than 15 years of performing around the world, recording studio albums and unveiling two opera works Gina Williams Ghouse and Guy Ghouse have released a live record.

Home > Stories > Taking Reconciliation Action with Wonnil Partners Reconciliation isn’t a week or a moment, it’s a practice and something both individuals and organisations can engage in. Wonnil Partners are reconciliation specialists dedicated to truth telling, healing and learning about culture all year round, and how you can take the first steps on your reconciliation journey.

This week we’re highlighting First Nations storytelling in celebration of NAIDOC Week! First, Danielle Raffaele reviews The Yield, a critically acclaimed novel by Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch about Albert ‘Poppy’ Gondiwindi who, knowing he will soon die decides to write a dictionary of Wiradjuri language. Then, Pam discusses a new series for children called Noongar First Word Series! written by Jayden Boundry. Finally, Dani recommends a novel by academic Anita Heiss called The Paradise Pact.

Home > Stories > Fourth International Watercolour Exhibition The Fourth International Watercolour Exhibition opened in Fremantle on June 11 and it ran until June 24. It was run by the Watercolour Society of WA and included work from 16 local, national and international artists. With 16 artists from around the world featured in the exhibition, there was a lot of diversity amongst the artists, their styles and how they used watercolours.