Music

In our 27th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane singer/songwriter Dave Power, and chat about his last independent EP Looking Life In The Eye and his new upcoming release. Musician: Dave Power Website / Social Media: davepowermusic.com/ / Facebook Genre: singer/songwriter Members & their roles: Dave Power – Songwriter, vocals, guitars, harmonica, keyboards, producer…

A full capacity show on a Friday night was something I half-expected for Falling In Reverse. Having struggled to set foot in Australia because of visa issues, it was a dream come true for many to see frontman, Ronnie Radke in the flesh. Waiting in line is always a tease and the struggle getting into the…

American metalcore outfit Of Mice & Men have recently been in Australia debuting their latest album Restoring Force at Soundwave Festival and sideshows all around the country. the AU review’s Larry Heath caught up with the five-piece in Brisbane and spoke about the reception they’ve had so far: “I’m getting to play these new songs literally all over the world… It’s such a rewarding experience to be able to come up here and play [the new album] at night and see the crowd singing the new songs louder than our old ones.”

Whether you love them or hate them, Terror Universal is a very memorable band! Decked out in various horror masks, the four-piece recently took the stage at Soundwave Festival but not before stopping for a quick chat. In this interview, Terror Universal talk about their new release and why they believe their music has caught on so fast: “We feel our songs are really easy to get into live, we have some catchy choruses and some just groovy stuff as well as some really brutal stuff. So I mean, people just seem to grab onto it immediately.”

One of Ireland’s biggest festivals have just dropped their 2015 lineup and it is full of stellar acts! The annual Electric Picnic Festival is a three day event held in Stradbally, Ireland. The greatly anticipated lineup was only released less than 24 hours ago and sees ethereal act Florence + The Machine and electronic duo Underworld as headliners.

Just when you thought it was near impossible for South by Southwest to get any bigger, Pandora drop their Discovery Den lineup. This will mark the fourth annual event the leading internet radio service has produced with 2015 seeing 37 diverse artists from eight countries performing.

CMC Award winner, Morgan Evans is playing at the Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival this March. 2014 was a stellar year for Morgan, and 2015 is set to be even bigger and better. Mallory spoke to the musician about Thredbo, fans, award shows and new music. I hear you’re going to be performing at the…

Day 2 of Soundwave brought in more Sydney goers compared to Saturday’s festivities. With the lineup being catered to mainly pop punk fans as well as the metalheads too, it was riveting to see what the second day had in store. I liked the idea of spending my weekend at Soundwave; it was like taking a holiday…

Veteran front-man of rock-group Velvet City, Craig Heath is set to release his first solo single off his recently launched own label, Global Records this March. The single “All Because of You” is co-written by Craig with country-music superstar Keith Urban and Monty Powell. The song features vocals by Rick Springfield who is best known…

We’re excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the fast and solid new single from Blue Mountains surf punks Birds With Thumbs, “Glasses” – officially released this Friday, March 6th. It’s a killer track and we don’t want to waste any more time with this introduction… let’s get to the good stuff. Listen now!…

”Fkn Insane! Sexy Amazing. Dance like nobody is watching. I’m off-chops right now, loving everybody. This is sick! 2 Chainz is lookin 4 my booty cos I got a big booty. Do you want to go out with me then break up right before Drake? We love Future!” These were just a few of the…

Photo: Johnny Au the AU review’s Larry Heath sits down with DJ and Keyboardist Chris Kilmore and the Bassist and “Voice of Reason” Ben Kenney (donning a Midnight Oil shirt, no less) from California group Incubus to talk about their new EP “Trust Fall (Side A)” – coming out later this month – their experiences…

In our 26th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s Hemingway, and chat about their upcoming debut EP. Band Name: Hemingway Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative Members & their roles: Brad Hemingway – Lead Vox & Rhythm Guitar Christian Hemingway – Lead Guitar Cheyne Starkie – Bass & Backing Vox Brad…

There were nostalgic memories of my teenage years as I stepped into the Factory Theatre on Wednesday night for one of the many Sidewaves happening in Sydney. The venue filled up quickly and once the lights dimmed, I knew that the madness would commence in a matter of minutes. Making an extravagant entrance, The Devil Wears…

Like anything deemed “popular” in contemporary music today – especially by such mainstream media as Triple M – it’s fair to say that the Foo Fighters are a band that you either love or you hate. Though they hardly inspire the same sort of vitriol of, say, Nickelback, they certainly have their detractors. But being…

In our 25th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet five piece alternative rockers Follow the Lion, and chat about being playing on the BBC by Tom Robinson and get a sneak peak at their upcoming EP. Band Name: Follow the Lion Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Alternative Rock/ Psychedelia Members…

New York three-piece band, Quarterbacks, have delivered a debut album that’s obscure compared to the mainstream. With the average album running for about 45 minutes in length, this record lasts for half that time, offering a short and sweet standout in the punk genre. The dynamics of this record go far in terms of the depth…

It’s refreshing to come across a band that’s raw, emotive and just plain honest when it comes to their music. Italian rockers of Home by Three make a lasting impression with their debut album, Desert, focusing on the emo/alternative rock genre, with influences from the likes of Jimmy Eat World, The Early November and The Get Up Kids. Capturing the essence of…

It’s easy to overlook pop-punk music nowadays but coming across a gem like ROAM may make you think twice about that. Their recent EP release Viewpoint shows they’re not afraid to take risks and tell the world what they’re all about. This four-track release provides a taster of what they plan to offer to the pop-punk world, jam-packed with…

Between receiving four Grammy nominations and winning multiple ARIA awards, there’s no surprise Sia Furler took out yet another award at last night’s 6th Annual Rolling Stone Awards. The songstress beat the likes of Dan Sultan, The Preatures, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and The Church for the prestigious title of ‘Album of the Year’ for 1000 Forms of Fear.

Synth-pop visionary Andy Bull is embarking on a nationwide tour this April/May in support of his latest single and 2014 album Sea of Approval. The ‘Talk Too Much’ tour will see ten performances across the country, including regional stops Wollongong and Newcastle.

Brisbane trio Columbus are rising through the ranks, quickly making a name for themselves as one of Australia’s most exciting punk-rock outfits. Between recently dropping their Home Remedy EP and securing a spot at the Queensland Soundwave Festival, the boys are definitely ones to watch this year.

After debuting at BIGSOUND 2014, experimental pop artist Lia Mice is coming back to Australia for her first Australian tour since, this April. Fresh off the release of her second LP I Love You last November and supporting tours in France, Japan and USA, the artist will be visiting three locations: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Things are about to get loud with Portland legends Red Fang bringing their heavy metal, three albums and countless world tour experience to Australia and New Zealand this May. This will be the band’s first headline tour of Australia and New Zealand (ever!) and marks two years since they first played in Oz as part of Soundwave Festival 2013.

As if they weren’t already busy enough, South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord have managed to squeeze time in between touring Europe and preparing for Future Music Festival to make an appearance in Sony’s upcoming release Chappie.

Residing from the sunny side of the Gold Coast, Double Lined Minority are a band worth keeping on your pop punk radar, with musical influences from the likes of All Time Low, Blink-182 and Motion City Soundtrack. With the release of their second EP, Caught In The Ceasefire, the band have shown their potential by maintaining a positive image in their music….

In our 24th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Melbourne’s Simon Astley, and chat his latest release, All Falls Down. Musician: Simon Astley Website / Social Media: www.simonastley.net Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Pop/Rock Members & their roles: Simon Astley (Vocal, Piano), Clinton Forster (Guitars), Paul Slattery (Bass), Gav Oliver (Drums) What music or artists inspired…

Upon first listen of Damian Cowell’s crowd-funded new album Disco Machine, I didn’t think that there was enough drugs in the world to prepare me for what I was about to hear – but in essence, at its core, it’s a smart, satiric blend of comedy and disco.

For an album titled Old Boots, New Dirt, you’d expect a classic country album about boots, hats and horses, but award-winning country music superstar Jason Aldean’s Australian debut is a mix of rock-pop with a country twang that makes you want to get up and dance.