Interviews
the AU interview: Ed Nash and Jamie MacColl of Bombay Bicycle Club (UK) talk about Australia and life on the road…
While they were in Australia over the weekend, Larry sat down with bassist Ed Nash and guitarist Jamie MacColl from UK’s Bombay Bicycle Club to talk about their experiences in Australia, their favourite festivals over the last year, life on the road and much more… Listen to the full chat here: So Long, See You…
Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory (USA) chats about Resurrection , his love for Friday Night Lights and tattoos
Reigning the pop punk scene since 1997, New Found Glory are the ultimate champions, mastering each album release they have ever released. With their eighth studio album, Resurrection, due for release this October, these men have always been known for their notable and infectious music with some noise pollution that’s worth the contamination. Needless to say, the youngins…
Backstage at Listen Out Sydney 2014 with Yahtzel (Australia), Bondax (England) and Young Fathers (Scotland).
We were backstage tonight at Listen Out in Sydney on Saturday and had the chance to catch up with emerging Australian DJ Yahtzel, English duo Bondax and Scotland trio Young Fathers. We talk about their music, the festival and much, much more… Listen Out continues around Australia next weekend with shows in Brisbane and Melbourne….
the AU interview at Listen Out: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (UK) on music: "It's an incredibly powerful thing music. It's just a shame people want to make money out of it"
Backstage at Listen Out in Sydney yesterday, we caught up with Orlando Higginbottom, better known by his stage name Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – or TEED for short. In part one, we find out how things are coming along on his latest music, talk about his experiences in Australia, exercising on the road, his new…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Safia (Canberra) talk "You're The One" single, their trip to New York for CMJ and more…
Currently touring Australia in support of their latest single, the AU review sat down with Canberra trio SAFIA while at the BIGSOUND conference and festival in Brisbane. We talk about their latest single “You’re The One”, the festival, the upcoming trip to CMJ and much more… Remaining Australian tour dates for “You’re The One”: September…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Alex Wall aka Wax Witches (Gold Coast via Brooklyn) talks living in New York, Bleeding Knees Club, the new album and tour!
the AU review sits down with Alex Wall aka Wax Witches while in Australia at the BIGSOUND conference and festival in Brisbane. We talk about his latest album Centre Of Your Universe, his year in the USA (New York) and future plans for his other band, Bleeding Knees Club. Alex is currently touring Australia and…
Sean Mackin of Yellowcard (USA) speaks about his journey with the band and new album Lift a Sail
It’s unbelievable to think that Ocean Avenue was released 11 years ago. Time definitely flies and to get to where they are now is an incredible journey for Yellowcard. With their anticipated and upcoming album, Lift A Sail, on its way for release, rest assured fans are expecting something undeniably incredible. The band have been through crazy highs and…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Client Liaison (Melbourne)
Client Liaison caught up with Johnny Au at BIGSOUND and talked about their attention to the visual and theatrical elements of their live set, girls and their “mob mentality”, loving Sizzler and the highly anticipated release of their debut EP. They also revealed their plans to release new video clips, play Falls Festival over new…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Mikey Perry aka Paces (Gold Coast)
Larry caught up with Mikey Perry AKA Paces at BIGSOUND earlier this month and spoke about how his interest in music went from “I just wanted to be a hip-hop DJ and just learn how to scratch and rap and everything” to becoming Paces and collaborating and producing for other artists. He also talks through…
Matthew Wright of The Getaway Plan (Melbourne) talks new album Dark Horses, Pledge Music, depression and cats on Instagram
Fresh off the road as support band for Anberlin, and recently opening up a Pledge Music campaign for their upcoming album Dark Horses, The Getaway Plan are taking a step forward, releasing an album without the help of a record label. When I first heard “Where The City Meets The Sea” on the radio when I was 15, I…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Aimon and Joe of The Creases (Brisbane)
Larry caught up with Aimon and Joe from the The Creases at BIGSOUND earlier this month where they spoke about how their EP “was a long time coming” and that they have “been pretty busy writing and demo-ing” for an album they are keen to release an LP next year. They will also be playing…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Miles and James of Bad//Dreems (Adelaide) talk about Australian tours and their CMJ debut.
Miles and James from Bad//Dreems caught up with Larry at BIGSOUND earlier this month where they spoke about how they’re going on a little Australian tour before heading over to the US for CMJ. They are interested in how they will be received over there as Australians “because of Ivan Milat and Wolf Creek and…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Lucianblomkamp (Melbourne)
Larry caught up with Lucianblomkamp at BIGSOUND earlier this month where they spoke about BIGSOUND firsts and the release of his debut LP last month. Lucianblomkamp also spoke about how he is heading to Iceland to play Airwaves festival after winning the Northern Lights competition which he “can’t believe is actually happening!”. Watch the interview…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Johnny Took from DMA's (Sydney)
Johnny Took from DMA’s sat down for an interview with Larry at Brisbane’s BIGSOUND earlier this month. He spoke about the upcoming trip to New York for CMJ, writing, recording, and 12 piece bands? Watch the interview here:
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Airling (Brisbane)
Larry sat down with Airling at Bigsound in Brisbane earlier this month and spoke about being home after a crazy tour schedule, recording an EP and an upcoming national headline tour…
the AU interview: Davey Lane (Melbourne) talks "Atonally Young"
Earlier today we premiered Davey Lane‘s new track “In The Light of the Sun”, taken off his forthcoming debut record Atonally Young. We talked to Davey about the single, the album and much more… Today we got a taste of Atonally Young with “In The Light of the Sun”. How you feel this represents the…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: July Talk (Canada)
the AU review interviews Canadian group July Talk to talk about their first ever trip to Australia, performing at BIGSOUND and at a couple of shows around the country. We talk about their live show, their music and their debut record, which is out in Australia today!
the AU interview: Eliza Hull (Melbourne) talks Hayden Calnin produced single "Caught" & upcoming LP "The Bones Of Us".
Performing at the Toff in Town in Melbourne tomorrow night, Eliza Hull is celebrating the launch of her new single “Caught” and looking ahead to her debut full length record The Bones Of Us – due out in early 2015. I caught up with Eliza to talk about the show, the single, the album and…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Spookyland (Sydney)
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…
the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Oli and Louis Leimbach of Lime Cordiale (Sydney)
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 interview at BIGSOUND: Mise en Scene (Canada)
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 interview at BIGSOUND: Saskwatch (Melbourne)
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…
Trenton Woodley of Hands Like Houses (Canberra) gives the latest scope on new EP and Soundwave!
Being a talented vocalist of Hands Like Houses, Trenton Woodley has had a busy year with tour life and recording the band’s alternative EP, reimagine. He’s a realist at heart and someone that isn’t afraid to be honest with himself about his own struggles, which goes to show that there’s more to life than just being in…
Interview: Klaus Flouride (California) of Dead Kennedys chats about the band’s early days and touring
The Dead Kennedys were at the forefront of the punk rock movement in the early eighties. After a long hiatus, they reformed in 2002 and are touring Australia in October. John Goodridge had a chat with bass player Klaus Flouride about his guitars and the craziness of those early days. Hi Klaus, how did your…
the AU interview: Little May (Sydney)
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 interview: Phil Jamieson (Sydney) talks touring with Scott Russo (California)!
Phil Jamieson is known mainly for his role as front man for the Australian band Grinpsoon. In December this year he is teaming up with Unwritten Law front man, Scott Russo to tour Australia. In this two part series, John Goodridge chats to Phil about the tour and some of his other projects. Hey Phil,…
Interview: Scott Russo (California) talks touring with Phil Jamieson (Brisbane)
Scott Russo is the lead singer of punk pop band Unwritten Law. He has teamed up with long time friend Phil Jamieson of Grinspoon to tour Australia in December. John Goodridge interrupted his dinner of taquitos to chat about the friendship, the tour and what happened on the Hits and Pits festival. Hey Scott, looking…
the AU interview: Patrick James (Sydney) talks new EP Broken Lines and his current tour!
Just before he headed out on a national tour, we caught up with Singer-Songwriter Patrick James for a quick chat about his new EP Broken Lines, touring with Boy & Bear and his plans for the rest of the year. Congratulations on the release of Broken Lines. I’ve had a couple of listens to it…
Getting To Know the 6th birthday Bands: Kucka (Perth)
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…
Interview: Christophe Chassol (France) talks about his musical project Indiamore
Christophe Chassol (known simply as Chassol for the purposes of this release) is a French pianist, composer and arranger for the likes of Phoenix and Sebastien Tellier and has just released his latest audio-visual endeavour Indiamore. Featuring a range of compositions spread over four movements, Indiamore is his attempt at a harmonisation of life, sounds,…