Interviews

the AU interview: Tim "Rosso" Ross (Australia)

Larry catches up with Radio Personality and Comedian Tim “Rosso” Ross to talk about working in radio, his upcoming performances in Australia and overseas and much more… Find out more about Rosso’s upcoming dates at his official website here: http://timross.com.au/ – or on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/rossoworld.

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the AU interview at Austin City Limits: Tame Impala (Perth)

Larry sits down in the Austin Airstream at Austin City Limits (ACL) 2013 with Kevin Parker from Perth’s Tame Impala. We talk about life on the road since their latest record Lonerism was released 12 months ago – how easy it is to forget what’s happening (and what’s happened) one day to the next –…

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the AU interview at Austin City Limits: Franz Ferdinand (Glasgow)

Larry sits down at Austin City Limits 2013 with two parts of Franz Ferdinand to talk about their latest record (Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action), the American tour, their return to Australia next month, Neutral Milk Hotel and the unfortunate fall of Harvest Festival, cameras, a new iPhone app idea…and see what happens when…

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the AU interview at Austin City Limits: Electric Guest (Los Angeles)

Larry sits down with LA based duo Electric Guest to talk about their time between full length records, their recently released EP, what we can expect from the next album, their experiences in Australia, whether or not they have plans to return and more!!

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the AU interview: Jo Syme of Big Scary (Melbourne)

Big Scary have just finished touring nationally with Bernard Fanning and are soon to head to the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards, where they are up for three nominations, including best independent artist and best independent album for their latest Not Art. Big Scary have released their two albums through their own label Pieater. We…

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the AU interview: Nicky Bomba of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra (Melbourne)

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to catch up with the amazing Nicky Bomba under several guises. From his solo material, to his work with John Butler and now the 26-piece Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Nicky has been a very busy man in the Australian music industry. Focusing much of his attention at the moment…

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the AU interview: Danny Harley aka The Kite String Tangle (Brisbane)

Danny Harley is making some pretty special music under the moniker of The Kite String Tangle, this much is true. We sent him some questions about the musical fields he’s dabbling in currently, how he got into electronic sounds and what we can be expecting from him as he prepares for a November tour! Tell…

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the AU interview: Hellions (Australia)

Australian Hardcore and Metal outfit Hellions have just released their debut record Die Young, and unleashed the latest video for their new song “The Penultimate Year”. We caught up with the group to talk through this, Miley Cyrus and much more… You’ve just released “Die Young”. how long has the album been completed before its…

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the AU interview: Nikki Hill (USA) on Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014

Larry talks to the up-and-coming rock and roll star out of the USA Nikki Hill, who’s one of the young talented artists featured in the early announcements of the 2014 Byron Bay East Coast Blues and Roots Festival. We talk about her music, rock and roll, AC/DC and much, much more… Tickets to Bluefest over…

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the AU interview: Jason Swinscoe of The Cinematic Orchestra (UK)

Larry catches up with Jason Swinscoe of famed ensemble The Cinematic Orchestra to talk about their upcoming trip to Australia for GRAPHIC festival, working with The Light Surgeons for the event, their latest music and much, much more… listen on! The group will also appear at Melbourne Festival. Don’t miss The Cinematic Orchestra with The…

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the AU interview: Jon Fratelli of The Fratellis (Glasgow)

Larry chats to Jon Fratelli from Glasgow’s The Fratellis to talk about returning from a hiatus, producing their new record We Need Medicine – which is out next month – their “strange mix” of Australian fans, what the band learnt in their time apart and much more… We Need Medicine is out in Australia on…

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the AU interview: Miguel Campbell at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

Larry sits down with Leeds, UK based DJ and Producer Miguel Campbell at Listen Out in Sydney to talk about his music, performing around the world, his Outcross Records Label (which is currently celebrating its 7th birthday), the changes in the music industry over the last decade and much more… Interview: Larry Heath Edit/Camera: Nathan…

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the AU interview: Duke Dumont at Listen Out talking "Need U (100%)" and more! (Sydney, 2013)

Larry sits down with Adam Dyment – aka House DJ and Producer Duke Dumont – at Listen Out in Sydney to talk about his music, conversing with fans on twitter, his successes this year thanks to the “Need U (100%)” (and what that success changed for his career), his trips to Australia, what the rest…

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the AU interview: UK DJ Laura Jones at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

Larry sits down with Leeds, UK based DJ Laura Jones at Fuzzy’s Listen Out in Sydney, Australia to talk about DJing around the world, her experiences in Australia, what the rest of 2013 is holding for her and much more… Interview: Larry Heath Edit/Camera: Nathan Atkins Filmed at the Listen Out “Party” in Sydney, Australia…

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the AU interview: AlunaGeorge (London) at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

Larry talks to UK electronic duo AlunaGeorge at Listen Out in Sydney about playing in Australia, working with Disclosure, their debut album “Body Music”, what the rest of the year is holding for them and much more… this interview also features the worst segue you may have ever witnessed. Enjoy. Interview/Edit: Larry Heath Camera: Nathan…

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the AU interview: Markus Schulz (Germany) on Future Music Festival 2014

We talk to International DJ, Producer, host of Global DJ Broadcast and owner of Coldharbour Recordings, Markus Schulz about his upcoming tour of Australia to be a part of the Future Music Festival lineup. We talk about performing for 12+ hours, on cruises, in clubs, at festivals, touring Australia in the past and much, much…

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the AU interview: Rüfüs (Sydney) backstage at Listen Out Festival (Sydney, 2013)

the AU review are backstage at Listen Out in Sydney! We chat to rising electronic stars Rüfüs to talk about their debut record Atlas, touring Australia – soon the world – playing this festival, in Russia with Azealia Banks, Big Day Out, Falls Festival and more… Filmed on the 28th September 2013 at Listen Out…

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the AU interview: Azealia Banks (USA) at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

the AU review sits down with Azealia Banks at Listen Out festival in Sydney, Australia. We talk about returning to Australia for the third time and she talks about making her forthcoming debut album “Broke with Expensive Taste”, calling it the most innovative hip hop record we’ve seen for the last ten years, and that…

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the AU interview: Touch Sensitive at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

Larry talks to Sydney dance producer Touch Sensitive – aka Michael Di Francesco of Van She – at Listen Out in Sydney about touring the US with Flume, his love of San Francisco, the success of “Pizza Guy”, what’s next and much more… Filmed at Listen Out in Sydney, Australia on 28th September 2013. Interview/Edit:…

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the AU interview: Classixx (Los Angeles) at Listen Out (Sydney, 2013)

Larry sits down with LA duo CLASSIXX at Listen Out Festival in Sydney, Australia. Talking about what they’ve been up to in the last month, playing the event in Australia, what the rest of 2013 will be holding for the band, things they weren’t proud of in the early days and much more… Interview/Edit: Larry…

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the AU interview: Okenyo (Sydney)

Just announced to have signed with Niche Agency and currently touring with Jinja Safari, we catch up with Sydney rising star Okenyo. You’re currently supporting Jinja Safari on their Bay Of Fires Tour. How have the shows gone so far? The shows have been great and people have been positive and responsive. I think I’m…

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the AU interview: Jesse Bering – Author of Perv: The Sexual Deviant in all of Us (USA, 2013)

From the author of Why is the Penis Shaped Like That – Jesse Bering – comes the new book PERV: The Surprising Science of Sexual Deviance. It’s a fascinating read that runs with the following concept: if a generation ago homosexuals were put on the same level as pedophiles or those who engage in bestiality…

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the AU interview: Papa vs Pretty (Sydney)

Larry interviews half of Sydney quartet Papa vs Pretty. We talk about scary moments and we look ahead to their new record, their brief tour and what the Summer will bring… see part two after the jump!

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the AU interview: World's End Press (Melbourne)

Larry Heath sits down with half of Melbourne’s World’s End Press to talk about their debut self-titled album (Out October 4th) and much more…

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the AU interview: Jay Marriott of The Novocaines (Perth) talks "RESOUND"

Perth band The Novocaines have become something of local legends in their own right, and with the release of their latest single “Don’t Wait”, they’re putting that status to good use. This weekend, they’re launching their single with something of an mini festival called “RESOUND”. We caught up with Jay Marriott from the band to…

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the AU interview: Steve Mason (Scotland)

Steve Mason came to prominence in the 90s and early 2000s as the leading voice behind the now seminal group The Beta Band. He’s coming to Australia for the first time ever to perform a one off show at the Melbourne Festival so we caught up with the man himself to talk about his second…

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the AU interview: Peace (UK)

Larry sits down with Harry and Dominic of UK rising stars PEACE while they were in Australia. We talk everything from touring the world and playing in Australia to One Direction and just about anything else that came to mind. The debut record Peace is in stores and on iTunes now.

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the AU interview: Nahko and Medicine for the People (USA)

In the build up to his impending tour across the country supporting Xavier Rudd and Donavon Frankenreiter we caught up with Nahko Bear for a quick chat to find out a little more about him and his music. For those that may not have heard your music before, how would you describe your sound? It’s…

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the AU interview: Capital Cities (Los Angeles)

Yesterday, Larry sat down with the two men behind the electronic pop outfit that is Capital Cities to talk about coming to Australia for the first time, performing on X-Factor Australia – whether or not they’ll be back – about how they make their music, and how it’s changed over the years. About touring the…

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