Interviews

the AU interview: Laura (The Band, Melbourne)

You recently celebrated the launch of a double a-side 7″ signal. It has been quite a few years since your second record – what was it like to get back into the studio and record? Recording for me is always a strange mix of stress and pleasure. Over time I had forgotten about the stress…

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the AU interview: Jeff Martin of Jeff Martin 777 and The Tea Party (Canada/Australia)

Over a drink in Kings Cross, Larry Heath sat down with Jeff Martin of the legendary The Tea Party. Although a reunion was announced the week after our chat, no hint was given in this interview, as we discussed his latest project – Jeff Martin 777, which is a collaborative effort between Jeff, Jay Cortez…

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): The Novocaines (Perth)

In this UNCUT SXSW video interview, Larry Heath catches up with Perth based rock and roll band The Novocaines, to find out what they’ve been up to and how they’re enjoying Austin.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Darren Hanlon (QLD)

We found Darren Hanlon wandering around The Aussie BBQ, so thought we best sit him down for a chat. This was his second consecutive year at SXSW, so we gain some words of wisdom, touring America, and talk about his latest album. Video shot by Andrew Wade.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Injured Ninja (Perth)

Larry Heath chats to Perth experimental rock group Injured Ninja at the Aussie BBQ in Austin, Texas. This UNCUT video was shot in glorious 2D by Andrew Wade.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): DZ Deathrays (Brisbane)

Larry Heath from the AU review chats to Brisbane’s DZ Deathrays in this UNCUT interview from SXSW (The Aussie BBQ). The band is made up of Shane Parsons on vocals and Simon Ridley on drums – and Larry chats to them both here, about the recent name change, touring North America and more! Video shot…

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Hungry Kids of Hungary (Brisbane)

Larry Heath from the AU review chats to Brisbane’s Hungry Kids of Hungary at the annual Aussie BBQ in Austin, TX (SXSW). In this UNCUT video, we chat about their adventures touring Canada and America.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): The Boat People (Brisbane)

Catching up with Robin Waters of The Boat People (Brisbane) while at the Aussie BBQ in Austin, TX.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Anthony Hughes (Sydney)

In this UNCUT SXSW video, Larry Heath catches up with Sydney based musician Anthony Hughes.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): The Jefferson (Sydney)

Sydney’s The Jefferson sit down with the AU review’s Larry Heath in this UNCUT interview from The Aussie BBQ 2011 at SXSW. Video shot by Andrew Wade.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Dash and Will (Melbourne)

Larry Heath catches up with Dash (Charlotte “Charlie” Thorpe), one half of Melbourne group Dash & Will, at the Aussie BBQ at SXSW in this UNCUT interview.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Boy & Bear (Sydney)

While at the Aussie BBQ, Larry Heath caught up (super briefly) with Sydney’s Boy & Bear to chat about their time in Austin for SXSW. See what they had to say in this uncut interview!

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Andy Clockwise (Sydney via LA)

Mere moments before he walked on stage at The Aussie BBQ in Austin, we catch up with Sydney artist Andy Clockwise (now based in Los Angeles) to find out how his SXSW experience has been for 2011, and what he’s up to at the moment.

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): Blue King Brown (Melbourne)

While at the Aussie BBQ at SXSW, Larry Heath from the AU review caught up with Natalie Pa’apa’a from Melbourne’s Blue King Brown. Here is the complete UNCUT interview!

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (SXSW): The Holidays (Sydney)

We catch up with Sydney’s The Holidays in this exclusive UNCUT interview from The Aussie BBQ at SXSW.

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the AU interview: Freddie Cowan of The Vaccines (London)

With an Australian tour looming for Splendour in the Grass, we caught up with Freddie from London’s rising up-and-comers The Vaccines. We chat about their new record What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, the Australian tour, and what the band really thinks of UK series Skins. Freddie! Thanks for taking the time to talk…

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (CMW): Wagons (Melbourne)

Our Canadian Music Week coverage comes to an end in this chat with Melbourne band Wagons – just before they hit the stage at The Aussie BBQ. We talk about the new album (their fifth!), Rumble, Shake and Tumble, due to be released on Friday May 6th – about Elvis, touring Canada and more…

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the AU interview at CMW: Mayfield (Adelaide)

In conversation with Adelaide alternative rock band Mayfield – Zigg West, Sam Knight and Jett – chatting about their music, playing Canadian Music Week and their upcoming film role in The Lucky One.

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the AU interview at CMW: Bombay Bicycle Club (London)

While we awaited our smoothies in Toronto, I caught up with London buzz band Bombay Bicycle Club, on the first day of their North American Tour. Let the Big Day Out 2012 rumours begin?

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the AU interview at CMW: Kim Churchill (NSW)

While at Canadian Music Week, I caught up with up-and-coming Australian talent Kim Churchill to talk about guitars, touring Canada, Matisyahu and plenty more…

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the AU interview at CMW: Dick Valentine of Electric Six (Detroit)

A few hours before they hit the stage at Lee’s Palace for Canadian Music Week, Larry Heath caught up with Electric Six‘s lead singer Dick Valentine to talk about their most recent album Zodiac, Gary Numan, the possibility of touring Australia – and just some general nonsense. The interview takes place in a room aptly…

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the AU interview: Andrew Morris (Brisbane)

Thanks for taking the time to chat to us Andrew! You’re in the middle of a brief single tour – You played the Old Museum last week – how did it go? IT WAS GREAT THANKS, VERY ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE AND ITS A COOL VENUE – BIG CAVERNOUS HALLS AND OLD SCHOOL ARCHITECTURE – ITS GOT…

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the AU interview: Charles Cave of White Lies (UK)

I was greeted to Bassist Charles Cave from the White Lies by their tour manager, as they were loading out from a show in Stockholm. In the background, I could hear people asking for autographs, while the band shuffled into their tour bus to escape the minus 5 degree temperatures. Why they were fitting an…

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the AU interview at SXSW: Adam Cohen (Montreal)

While at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Larry Heath caught up with Adam Cohen – son of Leonard Cohen, frontman of Low Missions and talented solo singer/songwriter. We discuss his latest project, Like a Man, his first album in six years, the possibility of an Australian tour, the concept of legacy, his conception of ‘art’ and…

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