Interviews

the AU interview: Pez (Melbourne)

Larry Heath chatted to Melbourne rapper PEZ just a couple of hours before he hit the stage in Sydney yesterday for his “Back in the Game” tour. Here is the video in two parts! Interview/Edit/Camera: Larry Heath SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE MUSIC RELATED CONTENT! http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview

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the AU interview: Ben Lee (Australia) – Post AU Sessions Chat!

After his performance for the AU sessions, Larry talks to Ben Lee about his new record Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work, due for release on May 7th – we find out his plans for touring the album, the experiences that helped inspire it and a glimpse into his future musical projects… Filmed at the AU…

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the AU interview: James Teague (Perth)

Perth singer-songwriter James Teague is currently coming to the tail end of a month long nationwide tour in support of his latest single “Where Sorrow Is Forgotten (In The Great Divine)” from his debut album Lavender Prayers, released last year. We caught up with him to find out more about his influences, the album, and…

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the AU interview: Owl Eyes (Melbourne)

We sit down with Brooke Addamo aka Owl Eyes to talk about her debut album Nightswim, which will be released April 19th, playing the Melbourne Zoo, her current live show and much more…

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the AU [audio] interview: MUTEMATH (New Orleans, USA)

Larry sat down with MUTEMATH at the end of their Australian tour to talk about their experiences here, road testing new songs in Perth, their new recording studio, plans for the next album, playing in Singapore, the New Orleans rock scene, the genius of tourmates Big Scary and much more…

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the AU interview: Self is a Seed (Sydney)

the AU review talk to two parts of the Sydney based rock outfit Self Is a Seed about their debut album (in stores now), their upcoming single and video, tour around the country and more. Filmed at the AU review HQ in Sydney on Tuesday, 26th March 2013. Camera/Interview/Edit: Larry Heath SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE…

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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….

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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,…

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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…

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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

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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….

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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…

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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.

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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…

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