It’s now been a year since RTJ2 was released upon the world. Killer Mike and El-P’s second album as Run the Jewels cemented their position at the forefront of contemporary hip hop with powerful, abrasive beats and commanding rhymes. It’s taken them all over the world where they have remained in high demand, getting over…
Starting a new record label is never easy, but Nina Las Vegas has announced a pretty solid base for NLV Records, following the news that, after 10 years, she will be hanging up the headphones at triple j and jetting off to the USA. Joining her on this new venture will be a batch of…
The Drones are an undeniably powerful band, (you just need to check out their live shows to see that), and their new single “Taman Shud” is no exception to this. Recorded at Tropical Fuckstorm Studios produced and engineered by Gareth Liddiard and Aaron Cupples, the new single has flawless production, even in its heaviest parts, and…
An affinity for drawing on a lexicon of genres and a live show that packs a punch. That’s Fat Freddy’s Drop. Their unguarded structures enable their signature improvisation to teem, rife with their ever-familiar horns and the soulful croon of Joe Dukie. The welcomed release of Bays will see the much adored Fat Freddy’s Drop…
US late night talk shows are a showcase of all-things celebrity, politics, humor, comedy and music. They are often treated as the final thing we see before we go to sleep. With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert debuting in the same 11:30pm slot opposite Kimmel and Fallon – all shows were keen to pull…
Sydney based electronic music producer Deutsch Duke has had a jam packed year. After the release of his first single late in 2014, he’s gone on to play with Flight Facilities, co-producing the track “Sunshine”, and providing his smooth vocals to the track “Down To Earth”. The newest single “Harder Without You” jumps between sweeps, and…
It takes a total of about two seconds to recognise the work of Melbourne-based Kiwis Shihad in the opening track of their latest offering, FVEY. A better hit than a double-shot mocha-choca-latte with added rocket fuel, it bursts forth with their familiar intense sound, waking every cell in your being. FVEY, pronounced Five Eyes, refers…
Today has seen some of WA’s best musicians honoured, with the nominations for the 2015 WA Music Awards being revealed again as part of the WAM Festival. Tame Impala leads the charge this year, scoring six nominations (excluding individual nominations in the Craft Awards), while Pond aren’t too far behind, with five noms to their name. Nominations…
Last night, the Australian independent music industry was celebrated at the historic Meat Market in North Melbourne – the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards. For its 10th anniversary, AIR put on a ceremony that brought together artists from all realms of the industry, not to mention the people who toil away behind the scenes for…
In our 87th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Damien Ike from East London, and chat about his start in the music industry and get a sneak peak at his latest track ‘Kingdom Come’ off his latest release, Even In War. Musician: Damien Ike Website / Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative…
Sam Cromack… that name sparks a familiarity in your brain right? And rightly so… the eccentric front-man of Brisbane indie wizards Ball Park Music is now gifting the world with solo material under the pseudonym My Own Pet Radio; a project that grants ample shoegazing access into the depths of Cromack’s mind. And let’s face it, if you’ve ever…
Yesterday morning, I jumped on a plane to Melbourne to attend my second Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards or, as everyone calls them, the AIR Awards. Bad//Dreems, one of the acts performing at the event, were on my flight over and it was a general consensus held that we were all going to be going large. Held at…
It’s been a long time between drinks for Urthboy, releasing his first music in over three years today. The new track, “Long Loud Hours”, has less of a focus on beats than a lot of Urthboy‘s earlier work, and more on lyrics. The emotive track features vocals from Bertie Blackman in choruses, soaring over piano…
Dallas Green is a man of great talents. Since the days of Alexisonfire, Green has been setting himself up by putting together music that is emotive, intricate and personal. There’s no denying that what he writes lyrically empowers many others too. With Green’s latest offering, If I Should Go Before You, we see him experiment…
Polished, concise and ambitiously experimental. LUCIANBLOMKAMP or better still, Lucian Blomkamp (for those on a need to know basis) makes considered electronic music, pushed to inventive limits of possibility. Following on from the release of his first studio album, Post-Nature, Blomkamp has diversified, progressing into unfamiliar territory with relative ease. With a newfound focus on…
As the end of the year draws nearer, artists are getting their last shows in. This weekend is set to be a big one, with some of the biggest stars of the far past, recent past, and future set to play down under. Check out the gig picks for the coming days! Fleetwood Mac –…
Today on the AU, we’re proud to premiere the new album from Future Love Hangover Traditional Late Night Drinking. Written from 30 years in the future, this album is an exploration of multi-dimensional, futuristic sound. “I didn’t approach the album with any preconceived notions of what I would write or how I would write it. Each time…
The lineup for the Melbourne Zoo Twilight Series has been announced! The program for 2016 once again offers a diverse range of music with the likes of The Waifs, José González, Josh Pyke, John Butler Trio and more set to take the stage. Melbourne Zoo Twilight Series Lineup: Far From Folsom Featuring Tex Perkins and The Tennessee Four with…
In addition to his anticipated appearance at Sydney NYD tradition Field Day, irrepressible emcee Pusha T has announced that he will be headline some sideshows up and down the east coast with stops planned for Melbourne and Brisbane. last out here as a support act for Kanye West, Push has already shown Australian audiences just…
Due to return to Australia next month for the stomper Gentlemen of the Road event curated by Mumford and Sons, Jake Bugg will be gearing up for his first show in quite some time. Not having caught up with the British musician since Bluesfest two years ago, Bugg has been relatively off-radar, working on new material after a long…
Beach House are the kind of band that do things a bit differently, like releasing two albums within two months. After being treated to their fifth album Depression Cherry last month, a new album Thank Your Lucky Stars which isn’t a companion or B-side album, but a completely new project, has just been released. Their…
Melbourne duo Milwaukee Banks have recently been signed to Dot Dash/Remote Control Records for the global release of Deep Into the Night, the duo’s debut album due out in 2016! For Edo and Dyl, this year has already spawned many awesome career developments as they’ve consistently proven themselves as an act worthy of attention. Combining some great production with a cool…
SXSW is beginning to unveil its roster of artists set to perform at the 2016 Music event in Austin, Texas and already, the 150 names revealed today indicate a great and diverse program. From Germany to Bangladesh, New Zealand to Russia and beyond, musicians are being represented across all genres, making for a great run…
UK electropop outfit CHVRCHES, Canadian pop duo Purity Ring, and American R&B group The Internet, along with Canada’s Majical Cloudz and Tobias Jesso Jr. and America’s Shamir have announced Laneway Festival sideshows in February next year. Pre-sale for the sideshow tickets begins October 22nd, 9am local time for all acts except for Shamir, whose tickets go on sale October 22nd, and Majical Cloudz, whose…
US singer/songwriter John Grant will be bringing his mesmerising live shows to The Forum and the Metro Theatre next March, today announcing some unmissable headline dates to accompany his Australian trip for Golden Plains and WOMADelaide. With his third album Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, Grant has been producing the goods including the brilliant single “Disappointing”, which has already…
Ahead of his AU Sessions performance, we sat down with Tom Stephens to discuss his favourite records and greatest influences. Tom will be performing at the Hive Bar in Erskineville on October 27th. How old were you when you started writing your own music? I began spending a lot of time writing in the transition…
In This Issue: This week we say farewell to surf pop legends Loon Lake while also welcome a bunch of debuts and new releases by artists from our own backyard to Canada, check it out! Loon Lake Loon Lake have their last ever album Low Res released independently today. Fans can pay what they want for…
The Sydney Festival celebrates 40 years in 2016 and as today’s program announcement reveals, there is going to be plenty to be celebrating this year. From the Flaming Lips performing in The Domain, to Dirty Three and Joanna Newsom each bringing some stellar live shows to Sydney’s State Theatre and the Opera House respectively, this year’s Music line up has got…
The Hunter Valley bushland area of ‘Dashville’ will be hosting the return of the Gum Ball Festival next year! Following the festival’s break this year, the festival organisers have revealed that Gum Ball will indeed be returning in April. 2014 saw the Hoodoo Gurus headline a list of 30+ bands over the weekend to a full…
