Interviews

the AU interview: Spindrift (Delaware)

Californian psyche-rockers Spindrift took time out of their schedule to catch up with the AU review about their work in movie soundtracks, their new album and the accompanying documentary film. How would you describe your sound? Spindrift is a cinematically driven psychedelic spaghetti western rock band. Who would you say are your main influences? Our…

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the AU interview: Laetitia (France)

the AU review recently caught up with Laetitia Sadier, formerly of Stereolab, to chat about her recent appearance at the Culture Collide Festival, her latest album Silencio and balancing raising her family with her music career. How does touring as a solo artist compare to touring in a band like Stereolab? The 2 are so…

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the AU interview at Clockenflap (Hong Kong): Lucy Rose (UK)

While at Clockenflap over the weekend, Johnny Au talks to the gorgeous UK singer/songwriter Lucy Rose about her time in Hong Kong, plans for 2013, desires to tour Australia, work with Bombay Bicycle Club, her new album (in stores now) and much more… Camera/Interview: Johnny Au Edit: Larry Heath

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the AU interview: Ken West (Big Day Out) on his new partnership with Lollapalooza-promoters C3

Co-founder of Big Day Out Ken West took the time to talk to Larry Heath about the latest developments in the iconic festival, the genre-crossing approach that it was established upon, and his new partnership with Lollapalooza-promoters C3.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Lowlakes (Melbourne)

While at The Aussie BBW at CMJ in New York City I had the chance to sit down with Lowlakes – enjoy our chat below! VIDEO CREDITS: Interview and Camera: Larry Heath Editor: Nathan Atkins Producer: Johnny Au

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the AU interview: Jess Cornelius of Teeth and Tongue (Sydney)

In the midst of a short trip up to Sydney, Jess Cornelius AKA Teeth & Tongue sat down with Larry to discuss her new music video, touring in the US for SXSW and CMJ, and when we can expect the next record.

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the AU interview at CMJ: goodbyemotel (Melbourne)

Larry catches up with goodbyemotel at The Aussie BBQ at CMJ in New York, where they talk about the upcoming album, their 3D show, tour and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Dancing Heals (Melbourne)

Larry catches up with Dancing Heals at the Aussie BBQ in New York city, where they talk about the city, pizza, tour, pizza, new music and much, much more…

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OzFest India AU Interview Series: The Aston Shuffle (Canberra)

While travelling around India, Larry sat down with the five bands who were participating in OzFest’s Aussie BBQ series around the country. In the second of this series, Larry’s sits down with Canberra electronic duo The Aston Shuffle who talk us through their experiences in India and much more, just before they hit the stage…

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OzFest India AU Interview Series: Ian Kenny of Karnivool (Perth)

While travelling around India, Larry sat down with the five bands who were participating in OzFest’s Aussie BBQ series around the country. In the first part of this series, Larry sits down with Ian Kenny of Perth’s Karnivool, who have had considerable success already in the country, just before they hit the stage at Mumbai’s…

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the AU interview: Texture Like Sun (Melbourne) talk debut EP

Following the release of their debut self titled EP and the subsequent release tour, we caught up with Melbourne’s Texture Like Sun to find out a little more about them, their EP and the upcoming tour. The band will be playing a homecoming show at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club on the 15th November. Who do…

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NH7 Weekender Interview: Ed Nash of Bombay Bicycle Club (London) chats on the back of a Tuk Tuk in Pune, India

While he was in India, Larry had the chance to catch Jack and Ed from Bombay Bicycle Club perform a special acoustic set at the NH7 Weekender. One thing led to another and they ended up on a Tuk Tuk heading to the festival’s afterparty. Here’s what Larry and Ed Nash chatted about while driving…

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Flume (Sydney)

Flume talks about the triple j house party tour and much more to Larry Heath, while at BIGSOUND in Brisbane.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Ringo Deathstarr (Philadelphia)

Larry Heath talked to Ringo Deathstarr while at CMJ in New York City about their tour with The Smashing Pumpkins, the Catch 22 of alcohol, the future of the music industry – and of their own shows.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Andrew W.K. (New York)

At CMJ, Andrew WK tells Larry about achieving his dreams of partying hard, his love of My Little Pony, Taco Bell, plans to record a new album in 2013 and much much more…

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the AU interview at Austin City Limits: Gotye (Melbourne)

While at Austin City Limits, Larry talked to Gotye about his whirlwind year of touring, developing his live show, performing where The Beatles once played and much more…

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the AU [audio] interview: Satellite Sky (Australia via LA)

Just before flying off to New York for CMJ a week or so ago, Larry sat down with Australian brother/sister duo Kim and Pete Kicks aka Satellite Sky while enjoying an In N Out Burger in Los Angeles – the city they now call home. They talk about their massive Olympic Games sync deal, life…

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the AU [audio] interview at ACL: Oberhofer (New York)

Larry catches up with acclaimed Brooklyn outfit Oberhofer at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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the AU interview: Joe Robinson (Australia)

Back in Australia for a string of dates to support the release of his new EP Toe Jam we caught up with AGT alumni Joe Robinson to discuss his latest album, playing with his heroes and what to expect from his live shows. What was it that first made you pick up the guitar? I…

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the AU [audio] interview at Disneyland's California Adventure: Thomas Calder of The Trouble With Templeton (Brisbane)

While waiting in line to ride the “Tower of Terror” at Disneyland’s California Adventure theme park in California, I caught up with The Trouble With Templeton‘s Thomas Calder to discover where the Templeton name and project was born: on this very Twilight Zone inspired theme park ride. Listen below to learn more, find out more…

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the AU [audio] interview at ACL: Freelance Whales (New York)

Larry catches up with Chuck Criss from New York’s Freelance Whales to talk about their sophomore album Diluvia, their performance at Austin City Limits just moments before, future plans, James Dean, Planetariums, Australia, Big Day Out, Sufjan Stevens and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford

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the AU [audio] interview at Culture Collide: School of Seven Bells (New York)

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I sat down with Ben and Alejandra of New York’s School of Seven Bells to talk about Australia, their current tour and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

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the AU [audio] interview at Culture Collide: Royal Teeth (New Orleans)

New Orleans’ Royal Teeth took some time out while at Los Angeles’ Culture Collide Festival to talk to Larry Heath about touring and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

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the AU [audio] interview at Culture Collide: Sudden Weather Change (Iceland)

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, Larry sat down with experimental Icelandic rock outfit Sudden Weather Change to find out what they’re all about, their upcoming plans and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

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the AU interview at Culture Collide: Moss (Netherlands)

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles a week or so ago, I caught up with Netherlands based group Moss to talk about what it’s like coming to America, their chances of touring Australia, Islands, Bollywood films and much much more, over a few sodas at a cafe in Silverlake… Welcome to Los Angeles! It’s…

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the AU interview at Culture Collide: Gold Fields (Australia)

Larry talked to Vin and Ryan of Gold Fields about their new album, Black Sun: why it had to be recorded three times, what it will sound like, and their touring to support it.

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the AU [audio] interview at Culture Collide: The Balconies (Canada)

While I was at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I caught up with up-and-coming Canadian trio The Balconies to talk about their music and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

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the AU interview at Culture Collide: Patrick Wolf (UK)

A recent visitor to our shores, Patrick Wolf talked to Larry Heath before a show at Culture Collide in Los Angeles about the new record, the pressure of Major Labels, and wanting to thank every fan who covers his songs…

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the AU [audio] interview at Culture Collide: Dan Haggis from The Wombats (Liverpool)

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I caught up with Dan Haggis, the drummer from Liverpool’s The Wombats to talk about the difficulties trying to break the US market, the success they’ve had in Australia, Gongs, Tambourines, Austin City Limits and much more…

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the AU interview: She Rex (Stamping Grounds Festival)

After their explosive set at the Stamping Grounds Music Festival the fierce girls of sat down with Larry Heath to discuss their plans for upcoming shows, a music video, and world domination (in that order).

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