Day: 21 March 2013

Album Review: Bob Evans – Familiar Stranger (2013 LP)

Leaving the suburbs behind, Bob Evans’ Familiar Stranger hits a lush, layered note. Cannily on-trend, in touch with all the latest tropes of nostalgic pop, it’s a departure from the acoustic guitar-driven sounds of his so-called suburban trilogy. Like any album, it’s marked by derivation, with many a nod to alumni like The Beatles (as…

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the AU review Podcast: Episode 5 – Soundwave Festival Special!

In this Soundwave Festival special Podcast we hear the latest single from Periphery, “Scarlet”, plus Troy from May The Rock Be With You sits down with the band. Then we catch up with drummer Jon Dette who filled in on drums for both Slayer and Anthrax. Listen to the new Paramore single “Still Into You”…

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SXSW 2013 Live Review: Eagles of Death Metal + Atomic Tom – The Belmont (15.03.13)

With shows like the Sound City Players and Iggy Pop and the Stooges taking my focus at this year’s SXSW, I thought I should probably keep the rock and roll vibes going by checking out one of the finest rock and roll bands in the industry: Eagles of Death Metal. And I wasn’t the only…

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SXSW AU interview: Deaf Club (UK)

Making their first ever trip to the USA, I sit down with London based quartet Deaf Club to talk about the tour, their new EP, plans for the year ahead and more! You can download the EP for free from HERE!

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SXSW AU interview: Simon Baker and Dan Mazer – Star and Director of "I Give It A Year" (UK)

While at SXSW for the film portion of the festival, I sat down with Australia’s own Simon Baker and Director Dan Mazer to talk about their work together on the hilarious new film I Give It A Year – in cinemas now – why Simon is now typecast as an American, Minnie Driver and more!

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