Interviews

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

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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

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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…

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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

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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!?…

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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:…

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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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