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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
I catch up with Simon Nolan of Melbourne group Loon Lake to talk about their debut record Gloamer, “Carolina” the first single from the release, playing the Big Day Out this Summer with Arcade Fire and much much more… The single “Caroline” is out now. Catch the band on their Album launch tour this October,…
Larry catches up with drummer Brittany Harrell from USA outfit Veara to talk about the release of their latest record Growing Up is Killing Me, their upcoming tour in Australia with Warped, past experiences with Soundwave, their artwork and much, much more… Note: The audio file is quite loud, we recommend turning speakers down before…
Larry chats to Eric Moore, the drummer from acclaimed Melbourne psychedelic ensemble King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard to talk about BIGSOUND, their just announced tour, their upcoming record Float Along – Fill Your Lungs (out on September 27th), we find out his favourite percussion instrument and much more… KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD:…
Larry sits down with Canadian band Yukon Blonde to talk about their experiences in Australia over the years, playing BIGSOUND, we find out what they’ve been up to lately, what the rest of the year will be holding and much more!
Earlier tonight I had the opportunity to chat with Sébastien Lefebvre, guitarist from Vans Warped Tour Australia headliners Simple Plan. We talked about producing music, touring Australia, playing Warped over the years in the US – what we can expect from the shows here in Australia – and we get a hint as to what’s…
In the lead-up to the release of his second album, Larry Heath sat down with Chance Waters at BIGSOUND to discuss the evolution of his songwriting, the possible death of the “superfan”, and the ever-changing form of music. Let’s talk about the launch of the new imprint of Shock Records. You guys have partnered up…
Larry sits down with Sydney trio Bloods to talk about their debut EP, playing BIGSOUND, the AU review 5th birthday (which is happening TONIGHT! Friday the 13th of September)… and much more!
“I’d rather have no one care and make music that I don’t like than continue making music I don’t like, which is what we did”. Check out this fascinating interview with Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail from when they were in the country last month. It tells the story of a band in a transitional…
With the Sydney Fringe Festival kicking off this Friday, Larry took some time out to chat with the festival’s spokesperson Kerri Glasscock to talk about per picks of the festival and more! You’re dealing with a lot of venues this year, but it’s not a sudden thing is it? I think you’d hope that it’s…
Ahead of their first tour to Australia and New Zealand since 2010 we caught up with lead singer and guitarist Joey Burns of Calexico to have a chat about their most recent album Algiers, recording in New Orleans, killing time on tour and much more. Hello, how are you? I’m good, thanks for calling Simon….
Fresh from the stage of the FYF Fest in LA, Michael David of Classixx took the time to chat with Larry about the duo’s new record, meat pies and their upcoming trip to Australia as part of the Listen Out parties.
Ahead of their Soundwave Festival tour early next year, Larry caught up with Kelen Capener, bassist for The Story So Far to see what the band has been up to ahead of their massive northern hemisphere autumn and winter tour. Where are you at the moment? I am actually sitting in my car at the…
We talk to the frontman of one of the most infamous live bands on the planet, Gogol Bordello to catch up on their new album, Pura Vida Conspiracy, whether they have any plans to tour Australia again, clown training and more! Congratulations on the new album. Are you enjoying getting to play the new songs…
Editor’s Note: The following interview took place last week, before Brisbane’s Cub Scouts announced they were changing their name to Cub Sport in response to legal proceedings from Scouts Australia. It’s a pity to see this happen – but like The Preatures, PVT and DZ Deathrays before them, a slight name change might actually be…
We caught up with up-and-coming Melbourne hip hop artist L-FRESH The LION to talk about his music, speaking at TEDx, launching a clothing label (Power To The Peaceful Community), asylum and the current Australian election, his new single “One” and much more… Tell us a bit about how you got started in music. I started…
Tomorrow night at the Brisbane Powerhouse we’re going to be treated to two incredible performances: Tara Simmons will be performing Dummy by Portishead in full, while Charlie Horse will be performing PJ Harvey‘s To Bring You My Love. We caught up with Tara to find out how things are going as she prepares the set,…
