Day: 21 October 2014

you + me rose ave. album art

Album Review: You+Me – rose ave. (2014 LP)

A bond shared between two friends is a special thing, but to be able to share what you’re most passionate about can make this bond even stronger. Created by both Dallas Green (of City and Colour) and Alecia Moore (P!nk), rose ave. is a collaborative effort made by both talented musicians and one that can be appreciated by…

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Eddie Izzard Comedy Gala – Sydney Opera House (18.10.14)

The 4th Annual Just For Laughs Festival came to an end in Sydney over the weekend with a string of hilarious appearances from some of the worlds finest comedians. Though as is the case most years, the hottest ticket this weekend was the Gala, taking over the Concert Hall on Saturday night. With names like…

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Editor's Picks: 5 Aussies Not to Miss at The Aussie BBQ at CMJ – Larry Heath gives his top 5 artists ahead of the NYC event!

Kicking off in New York a matter of hours is the annual CMJ Music Marathon, a showcase of the finest up and coming bands from around the world. This year over 50 Australian bands have made the cut, and over the past week, Sose and Chris have delivered their festival picks. We also interviewed some…

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Listen as we challenge Ed and Jamie from Bombay Bicycle Club (UK) to a round of Australian Music Trivia

We challenged Ed Nash and Jamie Maccoll of UK quartet Bombay Bicycle Club to a game of Australian Music Trivia while they were in Australia last month. it’s slightly possible we made the game a little harder than we need to – but in any case, listen back and enjoy as we delve into the…

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the AU interview: Dan Clarkson – Co-Writer, Performer and Creator of "Potted Potter" (Opening at the Sydney Theatre Tonight)

Larry Heath sits down with Daniel Clarkson, co-writer, co-performer and co-creator of the internationally touring comedy show Potted Potter, which condenses all seven Harry Potter books into seventy minutes. Following a successful run of the show in 2012 with other actors, Dan is currently in Australia touring the show with the other half of the…

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Live Review: Arundel – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (18.10.14)

Brisbane’s Arundel have undertaken a fascinating journey to bring them to the point they’re at now. With its origins as a solo project that resulted in brilliant tracks like “Living with Dinosaurs” (that we featured on the AU some 3 years ago) from Lucas Arundell (yes, two l’s), Arundel has evolved into a massive five…

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the AU interview: Husky (Melbourne) talks "Ruckers Hill" and America!

the AU review’s Larry Heath sits down with Husky and Gideon from Melbourne group Husky to talk about their latest album Ruckers Hill, the two years since their last release Forever So, their experiences in America, touring plans and much more! Ruckers Hill is available now.

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Tech Review: Sonos Playbar and Play:1 Surround Sound Set Up (Wirelessly Connected without Bridge)

Almost a year ago I first got my hands on the Sonos Play:1 unit, a powerful, versatile speaker perfect for home or the office (read the review here) – and though it’s fine to use on its own, it’s built to be paired with other Sonos products. And now that the recent firmware upgrade (5.1)…

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Games Review: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (Xbox One, 2014)

On first inspection, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor wasn’t a title that interested me overmuch when it was announced last year. It looked too derivative of games like Assassin’s Creed or Batman: Arkham City, with its parkour-happy ranger and free-flow combat. This year’s holiday season games crop has been very good at subverting expectations, though, and…

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Box Office Report: Gone Girl is still unbeaten after three weeks on top

This is quite incredible. David Fincher’s Gone Girl, an adaptation of Gillian Fynn’s best-seller, has taken over $3 million in its third weekend in Australian cinemas. The film has now taken over $16 million at the Aussie box office, which is a very impressive tally for a film of its kind. In comparison, Fincher’s The Social Network took $13.9…

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What we learnt from Doctor Who‘s Jenna Coleman at Armageddon Expo in Melbourne

Doctor Who‘s Jenna Coleman was the star attraction at the second day of Armageddon Expo over the weekend in Melbourne. Kimberley Salmond was there and brings us back some of the things asked to Jenna during the Q&A, and how she answered! Have you ever suggested ideas to Steven (Moffat)? No, you have to be…

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Taika Waititi behind the script for Disney’s latest film Moana, set for 2016 release.

The first image for Disney’s next Princess adventure, Moana, has been released, along with more details about the company’s upcoming animation. Disney’s 56th animated feature film will hit screens late 2016 and focuses on the story of ‘Moana’ – a Polynesian ‘Princess’ who sets out on a quest to fulfill an ancestor’s quest. Labelled as an…

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DVD Review: South Park: The Complete Seventeenth Season (USA, 2014)

When you realise South Park is on its eighteenth season, it kind of boggles the mind. Not just because it makes you feel old – but because (at least in my case) you realise that you’ve actually been watching it for the last eighteen years. A show that started out full of little more than…

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ACMI in Melbourne to screen “22 Years of Big hART: A Film Retrospective” this weekend.

In Melbourne this weekend, ACMI will be celebrating 22 years with Big hART (http://bighart.org/#h), who are one of Australia’s leading companies for arts and social change. They make art that influence social change and have been giving a voice to our nation’s invisible and forgotten since 1992. At the event, which will take place on…

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Counting down the 7 best Brad Pitt performances.

This Thursday, Brad Pitt returns to the silver screen in Fury, seeing Pitt revisit World War II – last being seen there in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. As we anticipate the film, we wanted to reflect on seven of our favourite Brad Pitt performances over the years, counting you down from 7 to 1… Legends of…

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