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Traditionally a corporate mining and sugar cane town (it’s known as “the sugar capital of Australia”), the Queensland town of Mackay has become a more popular tourist destination in recent years with new hotels, a marina and an upgraded airport, featuring more flights from the major airlines; there’s even a new Virgin lounge for the…
With her scripts for Mabo and Brides of Christ, Australian writer Sue Smith has never shied away from controversial or important topics. In her new play Kryptonite, which premiered this week in Sydney as a co-production between the Sydney Theatre Company and the State Theatre Company of South Australia, Smith tackles the relationship between Australia…
Fresh from playing BIGSOUND, Magic Tundra are a South American duo made up of Guillermo Pouso and Lucía Gomez who recently made Melbourne home. Today they premiere their new double single on the “Believe Me / Extraño”. The tracks were produced by new industry talent Juan Celofán in Chile, with vocals recorded by Shane O’Mara…
As they tour the world in support of their sophomore record Silent Treatment – their first to garner an international release – Norwegian quintet Highasakite are in Australia this week for the first time, stopping off for some intimate performances at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and on Saturday at Howler in Melbourne. I went…
Directed by Michael Shanks and starring Ryan O’Connell and Alice Watson, follow the antics of two wayward teenagers looking to get their kicks on a secluded hillside road in the just-released music video from Melbourne’s Hudson & Troop, “Flying Close” The track is teh second single off H&T’s forthcoming EP Daytrip Enquiries. Watch the standout…
Taking footage from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Phantom of the Opera and more classic silent films, and splicing it together with some recent live footage, London’s Crash Island have delivered a lo-fi video for an incredibly catchy song. Describing themselves as a “four-piece dark tropical indie rock band”, with members coming from all…
We interviewed Sydney quartet Spookyland while they were at BIGSOUND 2014 in Brisbane. Don’t miss the band on their Rock and Roll Weakling EP Tour, which ends at Sydney’s Goodgod Small Club this Friday, September 19th! We talk about the tour, the EP and much more…
We chat to stage actors Alex Rathgeber and Claire Lyon about their roles as Billy Crocker and Hope Harcourt in the new version of Anything Goes – the classic Broadway Musical – hitting Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia in 2015. We also discuss their experiences with Phantom of the Opera, which Claire is currently…
“Always The Last To Know” is the exciting first taste of Brisbane-based band Emma & The Hungry Truth’s debut EP, Feast, and today we premiere the video on the AU. Fronted by the enigmatic Emma Dean, The six-piece have crafted a release that is being described as a combination of theatrical pop, tribal beats, soaring…
the AU review sat down with brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach of Lime Cordiale while at BIGSOUND 2014 in Brisbane to talk about their new music and latest recording sessions, their drummer, their live show and much more… Keep tabs on the band on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/limecordiale
the AU review got to know Canadian duo Mise en Scene while they were in Brisbane for their first ever Australian trip as part of the Canadian contingency at BIGSOUND 2014! Watch our chat with the oh-so-cool rockers here:
the AU review sits down with the two parts of Melbourne ensemble Saskwatch while at BIGSOUND 2014 in Brisbane to talk about their international travels, their BIGSOUND successes, their latest album, their upcoming touring and musical plans and much more…
As Montreal’s famed company Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 30th Anniversary, they are getting ready to bring their new production TOTEM to Australia. To get our head around what we can expect from the new show, we will be catching up with the performers and creative minds of the show over the coming weeks. First…
Though he’ll forever be preceded by “Son of Leonard…”, Montreal singer/songwriter Adam Cohen has been active in the music industry for almost twenty years, amassing an impressive catalog of music in both French and English along the way. His last release, Like a Man, went gold in Canada, impressing critics and helping Adam grow a…
Sydney trio Little May stopped by the AU HQ earlier this month to give us a taste of their new single “Dust”, coming off their debut self-titled EP (due out on October 10th). Enjoy this live and exclusive AU session here:
Brisbane is a hotpot of activity right now. There is the annual BIGSOUND conference and related events that just wrapped up in Fortitude Valley. In addition to this, Kanye West will be entertaining the masses on Monday and we even threw a little birthday party in the Black Bear Lodge last night. But outlasting all…
The annual music industry gathering that is BIGSOUND has come and gone this week in Brisbane, and as we all make our way home, curled up in balls of exhaustion, we’re looking back on our highlights of the week. In the first of our editor’s picks, I count down what were my five favourite performances…
the AU review talks to Sydney based trio Little May – Liz Drummond, Hannah Field & Annie Hamilton – about their music, the momentum of their single “Dust” their upcoming debut EP (out October 10th), their live show, what’s coming next and much more…
the AU review talks to the star of the stage, Caroline O’Connor, about playing Reno Sweeney, in the new version of Anything Goes – the classic Broadway Musical – hitting Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia in 2015. SEASON DETAILS Princess Theatre, Melbourne Season: From 31 May, 2015 Performance Times: Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Tues &…
Next Friday, we have partnered up with Pandora Internet Radio to throw a massive Post-BIGSOUND party in Brisbane at the Black Bear Lodge! Also bringing out run of 6th Birthday Parties to an end, the event will feature a slew of the finest talent from around Australia, and today we get to know one of…
When you ask people if they like musicals, one either gets an enthusiastic smile accompanied by a big “YES”! or an unapologetic “NO”, as a look of disdain comes across their face. When you dig a little deeper, it comes out that it’s not so much musicals like Mary Poppins that they’re talking about –…
The Kin, comprised of Australian-raised brothers Isaac and Thorald Koren, and the US born Shakerleg, are set to captivate Australian audiences with their powerful vocal harmonies, hard-driving guitar, percussion and enchanting stage presence. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out The Kin’s explosive live set on their Thick As Thieves Australian tour this October –…
So Frenchy So Chic in the Park is returning to Australia in 2015, bringing the magic of France and the manner of Paris to an impeccable summer’s day in Melbourne and Sydney, presented in association with Sydney Festival. Pencil this event in your diaries for an impressive soundtrack with a great picnic to match… Indeed,…
Next Friday, we have partnered up with Pandora Internet Radio to throw a massive Post-BIGSOUND party in Brisbane at the Black Bear Lodge! Also bringing out run of 6th Birthday Parties to an end, the event will feature a slew of the finest talent from around Australia, and today we get to know one of…
We first got to know Alex Wall as one-third of Brisbane’s Bleeding Knees Club. Then he delivered his impressive solo effort as Wax Witches, which has seen him move to New York City to develop the project. Alex will be returning to Australia next week, however, for BIGSOUND and some solo Wax Witches shows –…
Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement has found himself with steady work since the series about a pair of quirky New Zealand musicians living in New York came to an end. It’s seen him garner roles in big budget films (Men in Black 3, Rio) and balance that with some projects of his own. Often,…
Melbourne’s Tully on Tully are set to play at the AU’s 6th Birthday event post-BIGSOUND next Friday! If you’re not schooled up on who this talented bunch of musicians are yet – you should be – let vocalist Natalie give you a quick rundown! Who am I: Natalie from Melbourne based band, Tully on Tully….
You know Ali Campbell best as the lead vocalist of classic group UB40 – but today the AU is proud to bring you the exclusive Australian premiere of the title track of Ali’s new solo album Silhouette, out October 3rd. Enjoy the track here and don’t miss Ali when he tours Australia in December. Dates…
Anything Goes has captivated millions of people over decades with its delightful story of madcap antics aboard the S.S. American. The winner of three Tony Awards, Anything Goes is a nautical favorite and is returning to Australia in 2015 with a brand new production that reunites Opera Australia with producer John Frost, as their production…
the AU review chat to two parts of The Used about their Australian tour with Taking Back Sunday, their latest album Imaginary Enemy, barber shop quartets and much more.
