Author: Larry Heath

The inaugural Fairgrounds Festival have just announced additional talent to their existing lineup. With the likes of Meg Mac, Methyl Ethyl, Le Pie, Ben Abraham and Shining Bird set to join an array of other artists, Fairgrounds Festival is certainly setting the bar high. Click through for all the details. Fairgrounds Festival will be held…

In the final interview from our Oz Comic-Con Interview series for 2015, Larry Heath sits down with actor Jim Beaver to reflect on his role as Whitney Ellsworth on the series Deadwood: ———- This content has recently been ported from its original home on The Iris and may have formatting errors – images may not…

Terry Jones – the Python who was the credited Director for The Meaning of Life, Life of Brian and The Holy Grail (just three of the funniest films of all time… no big deal) – has managed to get all the Pythons (sans the late Chapman) together in a scripted film for the first time since…

Earlier today, UK pop star Robbie Williams held a press conference in Sydney ahead of the start of his second Australian tour in 12 months. The last, The Swing Tour, focused on his most recent album Swing Both Ways, while the tour that kicks off this Friday in Perth will feature a collection of his…

Easily one of the AU’s favourite artists, Falls took part in a special AU Sessions celebrating the release of their much-awaited debut album, Omaha. Recorded during their soundcheck at Sydney’s Hollywood Hotel where they performed a three night run to launch the album, check out the duo performing their tune “When We Were Young” exclusively…

The final day of the first weekend of Austin City Limits 2015 wraps up with some exciting appearances from the realms of pop, hip-hop, Americana, blues and more. We’ve been bringing you our tips for the festival so far this weekend, click through to see who we’d recommend catching if you’re out at Zilker Park…

The final day of the first weekend of Austin City Limits 2015 wraps up with some exciting appearances from the realms of pop, hip-hop, Americana, blues and more. We’ve been bringing you our tips for the festival so far this weekend, click through to see who we’d recommend catching if you’re out at Zilker Park…

Day Two of the epic Austin City Limits Festival has a killer line up of bands and solo artists ready to take to stages at Zilker Park and considering the festival still has a full Sunday program plus another whole weekend of action to get through…it’s hard to think it’s only just getting started, given…

Day Two of the epic Austin City Limits Festival has a killer line up of bands and solo artists ready to take to stages at Zilker Park and considering the festival still has a full Sunday program plus another whole weekend of action to get through…it’s hard to think it’s only just getting started, given…

Directed by 2013 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Short Films winner Kahlil Joseph, The Reflektor Tapes is a fascinating insight into the making of Arcade Fire‘s international #1 album Reflektor. The film recontextualizes the album experience, transporting the viewer into a kaleidoscopic sonic and visual landscape. It charts the band’s creative journey as they lay foundations…

Columbus, Ohio’s Saintseneca are delivering their much anticipated new album Such Things on October 9th through Anti-, and we are excited to bring you the exclusive Australian pre-release stream! The album is their follow up to the acclaimedDark Arc, and brings together the worlds of punk, folk and rock and roll, with soaring and anthemic…

Ahead of their show this weekend in Sydney with Hands of Houses, we caught up with Monica Strut, the lead singer of emerging Sydney band Vanity Riots. We find out how she got started in music, how the band formed, get her advice for other up-and-coming artists, talk about the importance of all age gigs…

Ahead of their show this weekend in Sydney with Hands of Houses, we caught up with Sam Faul, the lead singer of emerging Western Sydney hard-rock/alternative metal band Fifth Dawn. We find out how she got started in music, how the band formed, get her advice for other up-and-coming artists, talk about the importance of…

As the Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today in Austin, Texas for the first of two three day weekends, it has been confirmed that the brand will be moving to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time, set to run Auckland City Limits as an all age, one day event on 19th March…

An epic weekend of music is ahead for fans attending the 14th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, USA – and those of us at home will get the chance to see quite a few of the performances ourselves thanks to the live stream. Each day there is a myriad of incredible…

Columbus, Ohio’s Saintseneca are delivering their much anticipated new album Such Things on October 9th through Anti-, and we are excited to bring you the exclusive Australian pre-release stream! The album is their follow up to the acclaimed Dark Arc, and brings together the worlds of punk, folk and rock and roll, with soaring and…

Photo Credit: The Design Monsters Ahead of their show this weekend in Sydney with Hands of Houses, we caught up with Monica Strut, the lead singer of emerging Sydney band Vanity Riots. We find out how she got started in music, how the band formed, get her advice for other up-and-coming artists, talk about the…

Ahead of their show this weekend in Sydney with Hands of Houses, we caught up with Sam Faul, the lead singer of emerging Western Sydney hard-rock/alternative metal band Fifth Dawn. We find out how she got started in music, how the band formed, get her advice for other up-and-coming artists, talk about the importance of…

An epic weekend of music is ahead for fans attending the 14th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, USA – and those of us at home will get the chance to see quite a few of the performances ourselves thanks to the live stream. Each day there is a myriad of incredible…

As the Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today in Austin, Texas for the first of two three day weekends, it has been confirmed that the brand will be moving to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time, set to run Auckland City Limits as an all age, one day event on 19th March…

Bradley Cooper will be hitting screens later this month (simultaneous in Australia to its US release), seeing the acclaimed actor don the Chef’s hat in the new film Burnt. The film also stars the like of Sienna Miller, Uma Thurman, Jamie Dornan and more. A new trailer has been released which gives us a good idea of…

The Martian is the much anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed debut novel of the same name – a book which is as fascinating in its rise to notoriety as the content itself. Released in 2011 as a self-published, free-to-download ebook by the author (he released it chapter by chapter on his website before sticking it…

In this brand new video interview, Aussie actor Joel Edgerton opens up about his role in the anticipated new film Black Mass, starring Johnny Depp. He talks about what he thought of the script, its believability, morality, working with Depp, how women are at the core of this film, getting the South Boston style right…

UK musician Ed Sheeran is releasing his first movie! It’s called Jumpers for Goalposts and it’s hitting the big screen in Australia next month for two nights only on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October. The cinematic event will screen via satellite from the London world premiere and will feature red carpet highlights, an exclusive live…

We spoke to Jesse and Phil from solid rock band Grenadiers on their time at BIGSOUND, touring and future album plans. After opening BIGSOUND with a massive set, the two reveal their favourite acts from the festival and more… Simultaneously staying and performing at The New Globe Theatre was a fantastic chance for the band…

Nashville is a city well known for its music – but it’s also filled with some of the best examples of American cuisine, from breakfasts that are loved by Taylor Swift, to the superb Tennessee BBQ scene and some of the most impressive burgers you’ll ever have the pleasure of putting your lips around. Here…

Sydney-based drummer, songwriter and producer Commandeur (perhaps better known as one of the founding members of the late Operator Please) has released his debut solo single “Wasted”. Today, its accompanying music video has taken out our Music Video of the Day title! Tim Commandeur collaborated with two friends, Jack Toohey (of Voena) and Ryan D’Sylva…

Following standout performances at Reading and Leeds in the UK, Moose Blood have found themselves enjoying plenty of buzz with their mix of emo rock and pop-punk across their steady stream of EPs. And now they’ve got a new full length record in the form of I’ll Keep You In Mind From Time To Time…

Image: Ruby Boots 81 acts have just been announced for WAM Festival, and this announcement only covers a little more than half the lineup! Tired Lion, Methyl Ethyl, KUČKA, Ruby Boots, Sydnee Carter, Silent Knight, Coin Banks and loads more are set to make appearances throughout the event. Click through for more info… Spanning across…