Perth was a hive of activity this weekend past. There were two football finals; two festivals, Wave Rock Weekender and Listen Out Festival, plus the usual selection of weekend gigs. Saturday night also saw Icelandic techno duo Kiasmos play their first West Australian show at The Rosemount Hotel. Thanks in part perhaps to the late…
We spoke to Jesse and Phil from solid rock band Grenadiers on their time at BIGSOUND, touring and future album plans. After opening BIGSOUND with a massive set, the two reveal their favourite acts from the festival and more… Simultaneously staying and performing at The New Globe Theatre was a fantastic chance for the band…
Sydney-based drummer, songwriter and producer Commandeur (perhaps better known as one of the founding members of the late Operator Please) has released his debut solo single “Wasted”. Today, its accompanying music video has taken out our Music Video of the Day title! Tim Commandeur collaborated with two friends, Jack Toohey (of Voena) and Ryan D’Sylva…
Following standout performances at Reading and Leeds in the UK, Moose Blood have found themselves enjoying plenty of buzz with their mix of emo rock and pop-punk across their steady stream of EPs. And now they’ve got a new full length record in the form of I’ll Keep You In Mind From Time To Time…
Image: Ruby Boots 81 acts have just been announced for WAM Festival, and this announcement only covers a little more than half the lineup! Tired Lion, Methyl Ethyl, KUČKA, Ruby Boots, Sydnee Carter, Silent Knight, Coin Banks and loads more are set to make appearances throughout the event. Click through for more info… Spanning across…
Image Credit WOMADelaide 2015, Tony Lewis WOMADelaide has announced over 20 artists and speakers for its 20th festival, including Benin’s Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, and Canadian academic and environmentalist David Suzuki. Set to kick off in Adelaide’s Botanic Park from 11–14 March 2016, click through for the first lineup. Artists announced so far: 47SOUL…
Image: The Decemberists Hitting its 14th year, the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) offers another impressive lineup that’s set to span across a range of music genres. The the second year running, music lovers from all over the globe who can’t make it to Texas in person, are able to experience the event through…
Jack and Jeremy from City Calm Down caught up with the AU’s editor-in-chief Larry at BIGSOUND recently. The alternative pop group have immediate plans for touring through October in advance of the release of their new album In A Restless House. Touring for any band is the prime chance to play new material live; “This…
Just before the release of their much anticipated new album Better Nature, I caught up with Nikki Monninger of LA based outfit Silversun Pickups to talk about working on the album with Jacknife, performing acoustically, plans to return to Australia and how this may be the quickest album they’ve ever recorded… Read on! How’s has…
Photo Credit: Cole Bennetts Hip-hop duo Erica and Sally from Coda Conduct are two Canberra born girls taking the local hip-hop scene by storm. With a released EP Butter Side Up, touring plans and supporting actor-turned-rap god Childish Gambino, read what the pair have to say on their career as musicians so far. Click through…
Milan, LA, Austin and Chicago are a just a few world cities that Ray-Ban x Boiler Room have rocked. Now the collaborative event series between will finally hit Australian shores on November 10 with Melbourne confirmed as the next stop. The 11th edition of the Ray-Ban x Boiler Room series will take place at a…
We caught up with Canadian Indie rock band Yukon Blonde at the BIGSOUND conference in Brisbane. Having recently released their new record On Blonde, the quartet discuss their touring plans and how the album is being received internationally. Click through to read more… Since their time at SXSW in Austin, the group have been on…
Hitting the stage ahead of our UK headliners were local outfit Breakaway. Think The Used and Lights and Sounds-esque Yellowcard and you get a band with talent and passion that soar to new heights. After catching them in a few gigs last year, there’s no denying that the Sydney group have what it takes to crush a setlist with pulsating energy….
The sun was out for the Perth leg of EDM boutique festival Listen Out this weekend, and with a long weekend on and a lineup that made it the first city to sell out it seemed as if everything had aligned. Triple J Unearthed winners for Perth GRRL PAL opened the festival on the 909…
Tomorrow night, the 8th AU Sessions will be taking over the Hive Bar in Erksineville, with performances from Kay Proudlove and Paul Mason. We caught up with the latter artist to learn a bit more about him ahead of the free showcase! Read on: How old were you when you started writing your own music?…
Holding the privilege of being the first international signing from local label Monday Records, New York outfit Home Lives recently unveiled their debut single, “Cool Waves Young Blood”, and today we’re excited to premiere its excellent music video. The duo is fronted by Mike Horgan, with Brittany Cohen rounding out the pair – while Noah…
In our 82nd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the UK’s Tim Muddiman and The Strange and chat about touring with Gary Numan and Pop Will Eat Itself, recording with friends, and his upcoming release ‘Your Drugs’. Band Name: Tim Muddiman and The Strange Website / Social Media: timmuddimanandthestrange.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Rock Members…
Taking over Wilbar Lane in Cronulla (NSW) today is the return of the Sounds of the Subrbs festival, with Australia’s own Holy Holy playing headliner duties alongside US bands The Garden, The Memories and White Fang – all presented by iconic Californian label Burger Records. The likes of The Lazys, Citizen Kay, Food Court, Drunk…
So, now that the Australian shows have been announced, it’s time to get excited at who’ll be kicking off the run of shows at the 6th annual Laneway Festival Singapore. As usual, it’s a batch of the best bands coming to Australia, mixed in with a few exclusive and locals! There’s everything from left-field electronica…
Eleven years in, John Butler and Danielle Caruana’s Seed Fund is giving incredible opportunities to musicians all over Australia. And now they’re asking for the support of Australians to help them keep giving back, launching their first ever fundraising campaign through Pozible and announcing an incredible fundraising concert happening in Melbourne next month. To talk…
Australian Blues Rock band Transvaal Diamond Syndicate have released a video for their latest single “The River” – for which they head out on tour today – sure to cause controversy and engineered to precede important discussion. The confronting 6 minute, black and white filmclip speaks out on violence against women, coming complete with a…
Childish Gambino. Photo Credit: Perri Cassie. Listen Out is kicking off tomorrow in Melbourne, before it hits Perth and then Sydney and Melbourne next weekend. In anticipation, we’ve narrowed down the list to the five songs from five acts we reckon you can’t miss at any of the event. An in no particular order they…
RÜFÜS (or RÜFÜS DU SOL as they are known in North America) continually deliver fantastic music. And their latest single – the second to be taken from their upcoming record Bloom – “Like An Animal” is no exception. Directed by Katzki, featuring animation by Jack Vanzet & Katzki, is also a pretty damn fine clip…
In our 81st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Jesse Witney from Gympie, Queensland, and chat about his one man tour across Australia, growing up in a musical family and his brand new release, Be It. Musician: Jesse Witney Website / Social Media: jessewitney.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Roots Members & their roles: Jesse Witney…
Last night, the legendary singer of Skid Row, Sebastian Bach, hit the stage in Sydney for the first time in seven years as part of his “18 and Live” tour. The flaxen-haired front man performed at Sydney’s Metro Theatre, playing, in his words, a “sold out motherfucker.” Backed by guitarist Brent Woods, Bach was welcomed…
Lewis, Nic, Christian and Dan from garage rock band Food Court sat down with the AU’s editor-in-chief Larry at BIGSOUND in Brisbane. Being back on the road again, the band discuss the exhilarating trials of new songs in front of festival crowds and plans for an EP. Click through to read more… From releasing singles…
Ahead of the release of his new retrospective live record From The Violent Banks Of The Kaaterskill we caught up with American singer-songwriter Simone Felice to discover a little bit more about the recording of the album; just how you decide what to include from ten years worth of songs; and we chat a little…
Sydney-based band, The Consouls are a quirky six-piece who put themselves in the Video Game Jazz category. Combining their passion for both games and jazz music, the band are known for their expertise in playing gaming tunes with jazz arrangements. After playing some headline shows this year, it’s safe to say that the band have quite a…
Pictured: Michelle Xen The Aussie BBQ has become a fixture of the international touring schedule of any emerging Australian band, hitting up events like The Great Escape, Canadian Music Week, SXSW and Music Matters in Singapore every year. Well, next month the event will once again take over the Delancey (168 Delancey St, New York)…
Canberra’s Peking Duk regularly deliver some pretty great content – both in music and video form. Their latest video for “Say My Name” (featuring Benjamin Joseph) may just take the cake, however. The Anthony Chirco directed video is hilarious and features Matt McGorry of Orange Is The New Black and How To Get Away With…
