Day: 24 March 2014

the AU interview at SXSW 2014: Perfect Pussy (New York)

the AU review interviews New York punk outfit Perfect Pussy at SXSW 2014 to talk about their South by Southwest experiences, being a “buzz band” at the event, the nerves of the NPR showcase, their music, touring, their favourite Australian bands and much more… Get your hands on the punk stylings of Perfect Pussy on…

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the AU interview at SXSW 2014: Keith Morris of OFF! (USA)

Larry Heath interviews Keith Morris of OFF! (formerly of Black Flag and Circle Jerks) at SXSW 2014 to talk about the band’s third record, Wasted Years, due out next month, performing in zoos to a bunch of monkeys and more. Part two happens after the jump… Wasted Years is set to be released on April…

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the AU interview at SXSW 2014: The Great Wilderness (Costa Rica)

After enjoying them late last year at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, the AU review caught up with Costa Rica’s The Great Wilderness while in Texas, at SXSW 2014, to talk about the festival, their music and much more…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Leah Flanagan "Everything" (2014)

the AU is proud to premiere the brand new music video and single from Sydney-based, NT-raised singer/songwriter Leah Flanagan. We’ve been fans of Leah for a long time now, as have many; she’s had the honour of collaborating with the likes of Sinead O’Connor, John Cale and Meshell Ndegeocello. Her new single “Everything” comes off…

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the AU interview at SXSW 2014: Bear Hands (New York)

Watch our chat with two parts of New York outfit Bear Hands, as we talk about their new album Distraction and much more. The second part of the interview is available after the jump…

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A look ahead to Addiction Week on SBS 2’s The Feed.

Kicking off tonight, SBS 2’s news, culture and technology program The Feed will be spending a whole week hooked on the topic of addiction, cracking the lid on obsession and vice in all its alluring glory. Here’s a look at some of the highlights you can expect from the week: Monday March 24 Time to…

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7 TV Characters whose addictions are… addictive to watch. Part One.

With SBS 2’s The Feed spending their week looking at addiction, we at The Iris and the AU review will be spending a bit of time doing the same. We’re kicking things off here on The Iris by looking at 7 characters whose various addictions make them must-watch television in their own right. You might…

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