Interviews

the AU review’s Cleatus Glob talks to Perfect Pussy about their experiences during their first ever trip to Australia as part of the 2015 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. This interview was filmed just before they went on stage in Melbourne. They hit the stage in Sydney tonight (4th February 2015) at the Newtown Social Club!…

In this special interview with recent AU Awards winner Courtney Barnett, AU Radio’s Larry Heath sat down with the talented guitarist and songstress to talk about all her recent successes: from playing Lollapalooza to finishing up her long awaited debut record, Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit. We talk about writing the…

Photo: Lizz Maggs Photography In our 18th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet North Wales’ born and now Brisbane local Daryl James , and chat about arriving in Brisbane with nothing to spare to playing a series of shows at the Brooklyn Standard. Musician: Daryl James Website / Social Media: www.daryljamesmusic.com Facebook Genre: Folk Members…

Last weekend the AU review had the opportunity to chat to J and T from UK’s Jungle at Laneway Festival in Singapore. The boys talk about their love of touring Australia – “The Happy England”. They discuss how it’s the most amazing feeling to have people connecting to their music and let us in on…

This past weekend the AU review had the opportunity to sit in a media conference with Australia’s folk brother and sister duo Angus and Julia Stone at Laneway Festival in Singapore. In the first part, Julia discusses the idea of ‘making it’ and how it is driven on the love of making music; not keeping…

In our 17th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Adelaide’s latest synth pop minstrel World Wild , and chat about being in a band full of his friends and his latest release, ‘Coast to Coast’. Musician/Band Name: Jarrad Lee Jackson // World Wild Website / Social Media: www.worldwild.com.au Facebook / Soundcloud / Genre: Indie, Funk,…

This weekend the AU review sat down amongst other media with Melbourne’s singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett (accompanied by drummer Dave Mundie) at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Singapore. Together we find out which city Barnett refers to as ‘the best place in the world.’ They discuss the origin of Barnett’s witty lyrics and she reveals how…

the AU review sits down with Wiki and Sporting Life from New York’s Ratking to chat about their Australian tour with Laneway Festival, the New York Hip Hop Scene, their upcoming album release – which will be dropping for free next month (February 2015). Find out all the details here: Ratking are currently touring Australia…

This past weekend the AU review had the opportunity to sit in a media conference with UK’s Jon Hopkins at Laneway Festival in Singapore. He talks about his definition of ‘indie’ music as being more “independently spirited music” and “music that’s a little more messier and free”. He discusses musicians he would like to collaborate…

This past weekend, the AU review’s Larry Heath had a chance to sit down and interview UK rock duo Royal Blood at Laneway Festival in Singapore. We talk to them about their crazy past 12 months and how much they are enjoying touring and playing. The duo talk about how their live show hasn’t changed…

In our 16th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Nashiville’s Jake McMullen , and chat about his latest single ‘Always’. Musician: Jake McMullen Website / Social Media: jakemcmullenmusic.com Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Souncloud Genre: Indie, Folk Members & their roles: Jake McMullen-singer/songwriter/guitar What music or artists inspired you? There is so much music…

Last week we exclusively premiered the new album Her Dawn Wardrobe from Brooklyn psych-rockers Sky Picnic. Today we catch up with the band to talk about the record, their music, the origins of their band and much more. Read on:

the AU review sits down with Josef Salvat to talk about his time in London, his upcoming move to Paris, his past EP, the future LP, other plans for 2015 and he discusses how he loves writing music in the bush of Australia… Follow Josef on Facebook to find out where he’s touring in UK…

In our 15th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Auckland’s Anthonie Tonnon, and chat about his full length release, Successor out later this year. Musician: Anthonie Tonnon Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Tumblr Genre: Rock Members & their roles: Anthonie Tonnon – (often performing solo) songwriter, piano and guitar. Jonathan Pearce –…

the AU review sat down with Raf Rundell of UK electronic duo The 2 Bears while he was in Sydney, Australia in January 2015 to discuss their latest record, a Bears in Space project, upcoming performance at the Australian festival Sugar Mountain, being a family man and much more! They’re touring Australia right about now……

With soft entrancing vocals and a 90’s edge, LA artists Meghan Toohey and Nicole Fiorentino of The Cold and Lovely are back with a serious punch. Their latest single “Lost All Control” captures the perfect blend of hazy rock with deep basslines and light touches of pop splattered throughout. Lucky for us, “Lost All Control” is out now on the duo’s latest eight track album What Will I Become, available from their Bandcamp page.

Leon and Matty from The Lazys talk to Larry from the AU review at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. We talk about what they’ve been up to since we last caught up in Canada during Canadian Music Week earlier in 2014. They reflect on their multiple trips and successes to Canada, their latest…

In our 14th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney ‘s latest indie pop offering Nova and the Experience, and chat about being mistaken for drug dealers in New York. Band Name: Nova and the Experience Website / Social Media: www.novaandtheexperience.com Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Pop / Indie Members & their roles: James-…

Last July saw The AU Review venture to the Quebec City Summer Festival in Quebec, Canada where we caught up with New York based outfit The London Souls. Having just performed, Chris, Tash and Stu talk about a scary incident during their show, appreciative Canadian crowds, the history of the band and what’s next for them on an international scale.

In our 13th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s latest hardcore sensation Statues, and chat about their upcoming tour with Heiress. Band Name: Statues Social Media: Facebook Genre: Chaotic Hardcore Members & their roles: Jayme – Vocals Scott – Guitar John – Guitar Matt – Bass Dan – Drums What music or artists inspired…

Last month we sat down with Queensland artist Karl S Williams backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. We talk to him about his live show, his music, the past year and what might be in store in the future…

In our 12th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Adelaide’s Love Cream, winners of the Australian final of the 2014 Emergenza international band contest and chat about just where their name came from (it appears to be more innocent than you would think) and get a sneak peak at their debut album, First Taste ….

In our 11th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Marksman Lloyd , and chat about his latest EP, Rewrite the Ending. Musician: Marksman Lloyd Website / Social Media: www.marksmanlloyd.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Hip Hop, Indie Members & their roles: Mark Lloyd: Emcee/ vocals What music or artists inspired you?…

Tomorrow, Toronto artist Jaron Freeman-Fox will commence his debut Australian tour with his band The Opposite of Everything. We caught up with the man himself to talk about the tour, his band, his fiddle and his favourite music of 2014… plus much more! You’ve been to Australia before under a different guise… tell us about…

We sat down with American singer/songwriter Jason Mraz to discuss working with Korean guitar virtuoso Sungha Jung (정성하) and collaborating with artists over the years during his travels through Asia and Australia in this very special clip: Catch the talented Sungha Jung live in Australia: Naga Guitars Concert Series presents: Sungha Jung 2015 Live in…

the AU review interviews Vaughan Dead and Ozzie Wrong of Sydney rockers Goons of Doom backstage at the Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie, NSW. We talk about their plans for 2015 – including four new albums and a limousine… plus we try to get out of them what their favourite music of 2014…

the AU review interviews Adelaide’s Timberwolf backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. We talk about his past experience at the festival, playing guitar for another artist, his experiences so far this year with his own band, his latest single “It Burns”, the debut EP and more…

The Stiffys get deep, personal and intimate with the AU review backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. Once you see this video, you can’t unsee it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…

While we were backstage with Byron Bay quintet Tora last month, we asked them to talk about the unexpected popularity of their track “Jaigantic”. We find out about the origins of the song and learn how it almost didn’t make it onto their album in the first place… Listen on and then listen to the…

the AU review talked to Jason Mraz while he was in Australia on the “YES” tour. We talk about Raining Jane, how the new songs are going down live and how the tour has gone around the world! We go on to find out what 2015 will hold for him, we ask if he keeps…