San Francisco synth-pop group The Frail stopped by The AU pop-up venue at SXSW to have a chat about their 2014 record LoveDeathLegend and what comes next for them. Speaking about their musical direction from this point onwards the band says that “now we’re trying to lighten up a bit, take things in a more…
the AU review sat down with Ilya Lagutenko lead vocalist/guitarist of Russian rock band Mumiy Troll while he was in town for SXSW. Lagutenko, who promised a new album within the next couple of months, explained the music scene as it pertains to Russia, saying “It’s quite a market, apparently not just for domestic, but…
Singer/songwriter from Brisbane Conrad Sewell stopped by the AU review HQ for a chat. Having just finished up touring with Ed Sheeran, there are many more exciting things on the horizon for this young Aussie. On touring with Sheeran, Conrad couldn’t speak more highly, “they’re just great songs, I mean Bob Dylan did it… Ed…
the AU review sat down with Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes after they played us one of their new songs in SXSW. The new song comes ahead of their next album, released August 18th, which Frog Eyes played a lot of while at SXSW. Of the anticipated response to the new songs, Mercer says “it…
the AU review caught up with English-born, New York based Tamsin Wilson, front woman of the ethereal dream-pop band Wilsen while she was in Austin for SXSW. Wilson was working on wrapping up and releasing the follow-up full length to 2014’s Magnolia EP. She described the upcoming album as “a mix of acoustic and electric”,…
the AU review sat down with two members of roots Americana band Animal Years, who were at SXSW to play eight showcases over the course of the festival – and doing so with some peculiar accommodation arrangements. “We’ve been here since Wednesday and we’re actually camping in tents the whole.” Animal Years are in the…
the AU review sat down with Danish electronic duo Rangleklods while they were in Austin for SXSW. The duo had just come off of four SXSW showcases and were there in advance of their upcoming second album Straightjacket, due out May 18th in Europe. Rangleklods, made up of Esben Anderson and Pernille Smith-Sivertsen, spoke about…
Before his performance at this month’s AU session taking place April 28, the AU review caught up with Brendan Maclean – the solo singer-songwriter and vocalist for international queer music movement: Stereogamous. We chat to the man himself about first instruments, influences, plans for the year ahead and more. Further information about the performance below……
We continue out interview with Hiatus Kaiyote, talking about the release date of their upcoming album Choose Your Weapon – May 4th. Despite the date’s significance in pop culture by referring to ‘may the force,’ the band insists it was unintentionally placed there, exclaiming: “Nai has never seen Star Wars!” They all briefly discuss what Star Wars characters they would be, before moving on to touring news.
After having burst onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with his debut album Autumn Flow, Lior has gone on to perform at the likes of the Edinburgh Festival, and has in complete contrast won The Screen Writer Song of the Year Award in 2012 for his song “Lullaby” commissioned by the ABC for the…
We continue on with our SXSW interview series with Canadian group The Wet Secrets – surely the best dressed band at the festival. Filmed just after their set at the Canadian Blast BBQ, we chat about their set, their music and much more. Follow the band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewetsecrets. Photo by Max Telzerow (maxsnaps.com).
Eclectic and acclaimed, Ruby Boots surely needs little introduction. After popping by to perform her latest single “Wrap Me in a Fever” (watch that HERE), the Perth songstress sat down to talk about her brand new album Solitude and touring with Tony Joe White, Shakey Graves and Shovels & Rope! In the interview, we talk…
In our 40th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Slumberhaze, and chat about their latest track ‘Nothing But You’. Musician/Band Name: Slumberhaze aka DONT BELIEVE THE HAZE Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Anti-Genre Members & their roles: Sasha sings, Liam drums/samples, Zoran pianos/synths, Jack & Steve guitars/bass/keys. What music…
In our 39th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s CRANKY Alice, and chat about their latest release, ‘What’s It Like’, find out who and what inspired them, learn how they got started and get the word on what shows they’ve got coming up… Band Name: CRANKY Alice Website / Social Media: www.crankyalice.com.au Facebook /…
Reece Mastin was only 16 years old when he stole Australia’s heart taking out the third The X Factor series win back in 2011. After two best-selling albums, the now 20-year-old returns with his brand new EP Rebel and the Reason and a single of the same name already hitting up the charts. We chat…
the AU review recently sat down with remix artist, Maya Postepski of electro-group, Austra at SXSW. The Canadian artist talked to us about her project as solo moniker, Princess Century, “It’s all the stuff I’m not allowed to do with Austra and I do in my bedroom secretly” and, addressing what this means for the…
Blues/rock guitarist Hamish Anderson made a name for himself in Melbourne for his impressive live shows that encompass a mix of electric blues-soaked rock and modern roots tracks. He joined us at SXSW in Austin for a chat about all things blues rock and more, “It’s just the music I love the most and that…
In our 38th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Reading’s alt rockers Sundara Karma, and chat about their eclectic influences and upcoming shows. We find out how the band got started, how they’d best describe their live show and learn more about their latest music. Plus, we get to have a listen ourselves! Band Name:…
In our 37th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s pop rockers Why We Run and chat about their debut single ‘Comfortable Lie’. We get o know the artists that inspire them, learn how the band got started and find out more about what they’ve got coming up – including a show in Wollongong tonight!…
Ahead of his appearance at the Melbourne branch of The School of Life to give a talk on the history and philosophy of disco we caught up with ARIA award winning author, broadcaster and radio producer Craig Schuftan to get a crash course on all things Disco; and to find out why the much mocked…
In our 36th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Parisians Likewolf and chat about their upcoming EP Classic Ideals, learn how the band got started and find out how we can get our hands on their music… Band Name: Likewolf Website / Social Media: www.likewolf.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Rock Blues Electronica Soundtrack…
As part of our On The Rocks feature, the AU review’s Alex Houle caught up with Max Kerman, frontman of award-winning Canadian rock band, Arkells. Kerman shared with us his insightful opinion on the “death of Rock and Roll,” chatted about his musical influences and latest album, High Noon, and explained why he might never…
As part of our On The Rocks feature yesterday, the AU review’s, Alex Houle, recently caught up with Elliott Hammond, the opinionated singer of The Delta Riggs, to chat about their recent Foo Fighters tour, their latest album, Dipz Zebazios, and the current state of Rock and Roll. In this no holds barred interview, we…
the AU review caught up with Canadian bluesy garage rockers July Talk at SXSW in Austin to chat about writing songs for their second album, playing new material at SXSW and what they love about Australia’s music scene – all while holding our two balloons in the shape of an ‘A’ and ‘U’. We should frame that…
London artist PILLARS has released her second beautifully haunting single, “Woman Without Her Love.” The single sits comfortably between a dark brooding number and the lightness of a dream-pop one, something true to the singer’s aesthetic. PILLARS combines the best of ethereal electronic sounds and sultry layered vocals, as samples of her voice are mixed into different hypnotic arrangements. Woman Without Her Love comes as a strong follow up to her first release “Attacker,” which caught the eyes of BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and various Hype Machine blogs.
the AU review’s Larry Heath caught up with Hiatus Kaiyote while at Austin’s SXSW festival. In amidst the chaos, band members Nai Palm, Paul Bender, Perrin Moss and Simon Mavin were able to take time out to chat about what it’s like playing SXSW again. “It’s almost just like there’s a bunch of industry people there to see if you can hack just trying to deal with the horrible bullshit,” Bender said. “But it’s not always bad!” Separating the boys from the men, as the old saying goes.
In our 35th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Belfast’s LORIS, and chat about being feature on BBC Introducing’s and get to listen to their latest track ‘Yeah’. Enjoy this one as much as we do: Band Name: LORIS Website / Social Media: www.lorisofficial.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Youtube / Twitter Genre: Electropop Members &…
Last month, Danish group Mew played their first US shows in six years at SXSW in anticipation of the release of their long awaited sixth full length record +- (Plus Minus). Larry Heath had the opportunity at the festival to sit down with Johan Wohlert and Jonah Bjerre of the group to talk about getting the band back together – with bassist Johan returning to the band for the first time since departing in 2006. We talk about working with American Producer Michael Beinhorn again – the pair having previously worked with him on the acclaimed And the Glass Handed Kites (2005). We talk about working with Kimbra and Russell from Bloc Party. But perhaps the most important question of all was: when will the band finally be coming to Australia?
Our most-loved songs are often from a heartbroken man. And while Goon has an undoubtedly autobiographic touch to it, Tobias Jesso Jr at least takes on the persona of any sad lover pining helplessly for what once was. Sure a whole album dedicated to heartbreak has its melodrama, but Jesso Jr brought his real-life experience…
the AU review sat down with Los Angeles based group AWOLNATION‘s frontman Aaron Bruno while at SXSW earlier this month. We talk about the madness of SXSW, “it’s kind of like how life on the road is in general… I think people come together at South by and experience a little bit of what it’s…
