Interviews
the AU interview: Battleships (Sydney)
Larry Heath speaks to two parts of Sydney quartet Battleships at AU HQ. We talk about their upcoming tour with Nantes, their debut mini-album TO YOU and more! Camera: Johnny Au Interview/Edit: Larry Heath http://www.facebook.com/theaureview Tweets by theAUreview SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE MUSIC RELATED CONTENT! http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview
the AU interview: DeWolff (Netherlands)
Larry Heath chats to Dutch rock and roll trio DeWolff while they were touring around Australia. This interview was filmed at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. Interview/Edit: Larry Heath Camera: Johnny Au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE MUSIC RELATED CONTENT! http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview
the AU interview: Eli Wolfe (Sydney)
Larry Heath sits down on a sunny Sydney afternoon with local artist Eli Wolfe to talk about his new EP Perfect Moment, his massive tour around Australia and much more… Camera/Interview/Edit: Larry Heath
Interview: King Tuff (USA)
Having just played a bunch of shows at SXSW (like everyone else in the music business) psychedelic bluesman King Tuff is heading on his way to Australia for the first time. He is a very chilled kind of bloke, and was in that type of mood when speaking to The AU Review. We just casually…
the AU interview: Beth Orton (UK) talks new record Sugaring Season
After a six year hiatus from the music business, Beth Orton returned last year with her album Sugaring Season. We catch up with her ahead of her upcoming tour; part of Heavenly Sounds concert series, which will see her playing in some of Australia’s finest churches and cathedrals, to find out more about the album,…
the AU interview at SXSW: Daniel Garcia (Director of Killer Mike's "Reagan")
This year at SXSW, we’re taking the time to chat to the directors of the clips officially selected as part of the music video series at the event. Today we hear from Daniel Garcia, the director of the popular Killer Mike video for “Reagan”, which you can view above. What was the first music video…
Interview: Joan Armatrading (UK)
The legendary Joan Armatrading is returning to Australia for Bluesfest, and she took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to Larry Heath about the upcoming trip, supporting younger talent and much more. I admire performers who come to Australia because it’s the worse jet lag. You know, I actually don’t get that….
the AU interview: Torquil Campbell and Pat McGee from Stars (Canada)
Larry chats to Torquil Campbell and Pat McGee from Canadian band Stars while on their third trip to Australia. Recorded yesterday at the Factory Theatre just before they hit the stage on their first of four Australian shows! REMAINING TOUR DATES: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC February 10, 2013 The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD February 11,…
the AU interview: Scott Hamilton – General Manager of Guvera (Australia)
Larry Heath talks to Scott Hamilton, newly appointed General Manager of Guvera, an online music and streaming service, about competition, growth and constant challenges faced in the mobile music market. You’ve come into this position as GM of Guvera quite recently, What’s your background? I’ve been in this position a week, I came in last…
the AU interview: The Demon Parade (Melbourne)
Michael Badger (Vocals/Guitar) and Troy Ramaekers (Drums) of Melbourne’s psychedelic group The Demon Parade talk about the current tour for their latest EP Chameleon with the AU review. VIDEO CREDITS: Interview: Larry Heath Camera/Edit: Nathan Atkins This interview was recorded at the Brighton Up Bar in Sydney. More Interviews! Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview
the AU interview at Big Day Out: Sleigh Bells (New York)
American noise pop duo Sleigh Bells are in the country to play The Big Day Out and tour their album Reign of Terror. Larry Heath sat down to talk with them about on-stage stuff ups and their next album. Welcome back to Australia. It’s been a long time. Derek: Yes, we’re psyched to be here….
the AU interview at Big Day Out 2013: Urthboy (Sydney)
Interview with Tim Levinson (a.k.a. Urthboy) backstage at the 2013 Big Day Out in Sydney. We talk about the year ahead, balancing working on the record label and producing his own music, playing the Big Day Out and more! Video Credits Interview: Larry Heath Camera: Yaya Stempler / Nathan Atkins Sound: Lucy Inglis Edit: Nathan…
the AU interview: Ben Caplan (Canada)
In the midst of preparing himself for a journey to Australia, Ben Caplan talked to Larry, about the upcoming tour, his plans for new music, and his devotion to his music.
the AU interview: John Stirratt of Wilco (USA) talks The Whole Love and longevity
Ahead of their upcoming tour of Australia as part of Bluesfest, we caught up with Wilco’s long term bassist John Stirratt to discuss the bands most recent album The Whole Love, as well as the secret to the bands longevity, the weather and whether or not work has begun on a follow up. I suppose a…
the AU interview at Big Day Out 2013: Toucan (Sydney)
While backstage at the Big Day Out in Sydney, we sat down with Sydney duo Toucan to talk about their new EP, playing the festival and much, much more… Video Credits Interview: Larry Heath Camera: Yaya Stempler / Nathan Atkins Sound: Lucy Inglis Edit: Nathan Atkins
the AU interview: Kane Hibberd (Photographer, Melbourne)
You might recognize him as “the guy with a beard” you often see in festival pits around Australia (or even the world), and now Kane Hibberd (aka Kanye Lens) is releasing a book that captures his experiences photographing the Soundwave Festival since it went national in 2008. The book, Kanye Lens Vs Soundwave Volume 1…
the AU interview: Sun City (Perth)
Fresh off a plane from Zimbabwe, Larry Heath sat down with Perth duo Sun City to talk about their shows in Africa, percussion instruments, their live shows, tours in 2013 and much more… What were the crowds like when you played in Zimbabwe? The people were amazing, the crowd was way more receptive than I…
the AU interview: El-P (Brooklyn)
In the middle of his preparations to visit us down under as part of the Laneway Festival, El-P phoned Larry Heath to discuss everything from the process of making his latest album, to what he thought was the best record of 2012. So you’re about to return to Australia for the first time since 2009….
Hello Asia! Interview: Jun Kung at Clockenflap 2012.
Johnny Au meets Hong Kong based artist Jun Kung while at the 2012 Clockenflap Festival in his home city. Camera/Interview: Johnny Au Edit: Larry Heath
Interview: Jesse Johnson from Motion City Soundtrack (USA) is very excited to share the stage with Metallica
Larry Heath recently had the chance to sit down with Soundwave bound Motion City Soundtrack‘s Jesse Johnson, while he was at home in Brooklyn, to talk about playing the festival in the past, surviving Hurricane Sandy, writing on the road (and off), favourite records of 2012, plans for 2013 and more… How is everything in…
the AU interview at Clockenflap: The Rubens (Sydney)
We talk to Sydney’s The Rubens at Hong Kong Festival Clockenflap about Asia, winning the J Award, plans in 2013, life on the road, the end of the world and much much more… Interview/Camera: Johnny Au Edit: Larry Heath
the AU interview at Clockenflap: !!! (Chk Chk Chk – California)
While at Clockenflap in Hong Kong, Johnny Au caught up with Nick from !!! (Chk Chk Chk) to talk about their plans for the next record, the festival, Primal Scream, what he hears other people think about his band, past experiences at Laneway Festival in Australia and much more…
the AU interview: Nite Jewel (Los Angeles)
Larry had a chat with Laneway Festival and Sydney Festival bound artist Nite Jewel to talk about what we can expect from the shows, what’s coming next and much much more… Where about are you at the moment? Just at home! How’s the weather this time of year, you’re based in LA aren’t you? Yeah,…
the AU interview: Gary Clark Jr. (Austin, Texas)
Just before he was taking the stage at his own show in New York, and a couple of days away from performing with the legendary The Rolling Stones, Larry Heath caught up with a man who’s becoming a bit of a legend himself – Austin’s Gary Clark Jr., who’ll be returning to the country this…
the AU interview at Homebake: Daniel Merriweather (Melbourne)
Claire Knight catches up with Melbourne’s Daniel Merriweather backstage at Homebake Festival to talk about living in LA, working on new material, with new artists, his latest live show and more…
the AU interview: Mike Scott of The Waterboys (Scotland)
Jamie Cockburn had the chance to speak to Scottish lad Mike Scott of The Waterboys who will be down under next month for a national tour. Here’s what went down… You will be touring Australia for the first time as a band next month – what has taken you so long to get down here!?…
the AU interview at Homebake: Husky (Melbourne)
In the first of our 2012 backstage at Homebake series, Larry catches up with Husky and Gideon from Husky to talk about the year past (which included no less than five trips to America!) and the year ahead… which looks to include the recording of their next album! Interview: Larry Heath Sound: Claire Knight Cameras:…