Here are the latest festival updates for a few festivals we can't wait for!

We head to New York City for CMJ. We catch up with the Aussies at The Aussie BBQ and at the College Day festivities. We also catch up with DAMNDOGS, Gotye, Cassette Kids, the UK's Cosmo Jarvis, who had just left Australia, and more!

Whilst New York’s CMJ 2011 was in full-swing, our editor-in-chief Larry Heath sat down with folk-pop artist Andrew Keoghan to talk about his recently-released debut Arctic Tales Divide and his busy live schedule.

New Zealand artist Chelsea Nikkel's solo project, Princess Chelsea, was over in New York for CMJ. The AU Review caught up with her to talk about her current live shows and her upcoming covers EP. Check out the transcript below!

While at The Aussie BBQ at The Delancey during CMJ in New York City, Larry Heath caught up with Adelaide duo The Amcats to chat about recording in Brooklyn, Guitar Wolf, the need for more cowbell and much more...

So, we’re sitting here at CMJ, it’s a beautiful day in New York City. What’s the feeling? You just did three short sets - how did they go?

While at the Aussie BBQ at the Delancey in New York during CMJ, Larry Heath catches up with Brisbane two piece The Grates - John and Patience. In this UNCUT interview, we chat about living (and eating) in New York, their new record Secret Rituals, touring and more!

Interview & Edit: Larry Heath / Camera: Chloe Ryan.

While at the Aussie BBQ at CMJ last month, Larry Heath caught up with Melbourne electronic outfit Clubfeet to talk about the CMJ experience, working with Dimitri in Paris, Crystal Fighters, playing in front of Dangermouse, the definition of "Vacation", music videos, their upcoming album and more...

How has the New York experience been treating you?