Day: 9 September 2013

Book Review: Peter Goldsworthy – His Stupid Boyhood (2013)

Peter Goldsworthy may be one of Australia’s most accomplished writers, but you wouldn’t know it from the title he’s chosen. Or perhaps you would: this self-deprecating mood colours his memoir — from the bizarre range of childhood obsessions to the first fumblings of adolescence — with sunny, occasionally glaring insight that can only be attained…

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the AU’s BIGSOUND Live Guide 2013: Where to eat and drink.

Listening to all the fantastic speakers and checking out all the amazing bands at this year’s BIGSOUND is going to be a thirsty job. To help you out, here’s a list of the AU review’s favourite Brisbane coffee shops and bars to sustain you over the conference. Three Monkeys Slightly more of a hike away…

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the AU’s BIGSOUND Live Guide 2013: Who to See.

With this year’s BIGSOUND Live kicking off this week, you’ve no doubt checked out the stellar line up hitting Brisbane this coming Wednesday and Thursday nights. To help you narrow down your choices, here’s a list of the AU review’s favourite up and coming acts to check out. Wednesday, September 11 1. Patrick James Given…

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Photo Gallery: Anberlin + The Maine + William Beckett + Masketta Fall – The Hi-Fi (07.09.13)

Anberlin absolutely smashed it at the Hi-Fi on Saturday night with support from The Maine, William Beckett and Masketta Fall. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the pit.

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Halfway (Brisbane)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Brisbane’s Halfway are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to see what they’re up to and to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances……

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: The Griswolds (Sydney)

As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow, we continue our pre-interview series talking to Sydney’s The Griswolds about what they’re expecting from the event, life on the road, what’s next from the group and more… Tell us what you’re up to at the moment… We’ve just signed a worldwide…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Bec and Ben (Sydney)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Sydney’s Bec and Ben are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances and much more… read on!…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Arts Martial (Perth)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Perth’s Arts Martial are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances, and what they’re expecting too! Tell…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: The Love Junkies (Fremantle)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Fremantle’s The Love Junkies are one of the showcasing bands at the event (and you can see them DJ at our 5th Birthday Party on Friday!) so we caught up with them to get a taste of…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Them Swoops (Melbourne)

As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow – we continue our pre-interview series talking to Melbourne outfit Them Swoops about what they’re expecting from the event, life on the road, what’s next from the group and more… Tell us what you’re up to at the moment… We’ve just released…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Slip-On Stereo (Brisbane)

As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow, we continue our pre-interview series talking to locals Slip On Stereo about what they’re expecting from the event, life on the road, what’s next from the group and more… Tell us what you’re up to at the moment Slip on Stereo are…

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Live Review: Alison Wonderland + LDRU + Willow Beats – Oxford Art Factory (07.09.13)

High expectations come with buying a ticket to a live DJ set. Unlike a live band, they can’t often interrupt the music to speak to the crowd or ask for an encore. But that’s how Alison Wonderland has gathered a band of followers – with a live show that interweaves top songs of the moment…

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