In our 63rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Wollongong’s The Pinheads, and chat about ten pin bowling, sitars and other possible fabrications, but best of all, we get a listen to the title track off their upcoming debut EP, I Wanna Be A Girl. Band Name: The Pinheads Website / Social Media: Facebook /…
After reaching Number One on the Billboard 200 with their new record Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin are dominating the rock scene. No road was ever easy with this band as unfortunate legal affairs led to the band’s hiatus back in 2010. Since then, a new lineup of members as well as a record that signifies a solid…
We head to the sixth day of Bluesfest in Ottawa, and bring you some photos of Australia’s own Hamish Anderson, John Butler Trio and Mama Kin who played alongside the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Dan Boeckner’s new project Operators, METZ, Black Lips and many more. Enjoy these photos and…
It’s not often that a band will introduce a song by ordering the audience to dance more expressively, “not just this bopping up and down” as Phoebe from Alpine did. She momentarily turned the attention away from their colourful stage presence to the night as a whole. Despite joining fellow vocalist Lou in an uninhibited…
Photo: Mark Horton captures Sticky Fingers in Ottawa! Australian acts Sticky Fingers (pictured) and Hat Fitz and Cara were among the main attractions on the fifth day of the Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada this week, with the festival’s stages being closed out by the likes of Richard Thompson, Blue Rodeo, Arkells and CeeLo Green. CeeLo…
In our 62nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Salvador Dali Llama, and chat about blending psych pop with gospel soul, band couples and their brand new single, ‘I Want You’. Band Name: Salvador Dali Llama Website / Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Soul Members & their roles:…
Following 10 days of carnival fun, rodeo action, live music, agriculture and a tonne of entertainment, the 103rd annual Calgary Stampede came to an end today in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, crowning their winning riders with huge pay checks and seeing legendary artist Stevie Wonder close out the event with a special performance in the Scotiabank…
Photo Credit: Mark Horton Over the next 10 days, the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest (which kicked off on July 8th) is taking over Canada’s capital city, with an incredible – and vast – array of artists from around the world. The event kicked off yesterday – but as we don’t arrive at the event until July…
We caught up with Melbourne based musician HOWQUA during Canadian Music Week. This is the first time performing on an international stage for the acoustic singer, who has been touring non-stop as a solo artist. Click through to check out the interview on his hectic schedule, his songwriting process and his next step… After playing…
Photo Credit: Mark Horton We’re coming to you today from Canada where we’re just days away from heading to Ottawa for their annual Bluesfest. The event officially kicked off yesterday and runs until July 19th (and you thought the Australian Bluefest was massive!). Ahead of the event, we caught up with Mark Monahan, executive and…
Twenty One Pilots came through Sydney last night to a brilliant reception from fans. Check out Gwendolyn Lee’s photos of the headline set at the Metro Theatre!
In our 61st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet London’s Venice Trip, chat about the current psychedelic resurgence and get a sneak peak at their debut EP, Look Forward. Band Name: Venice Trip Website / Social Media: venicetripmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Rhythm & Blues Members & their roles: Andrés Alcover – vocals and…
It’s been a fantastic year of music so far all around the world, and now we’re excited to count down for you the 15 tracks our contributors have voted as the best of the year from Australia. To be eligible, the track needed to have an official single or video release between 1 January and…
Thursday night, with the weather outside bleak and wintery and with drizzle pattering on the tin roof, Perth singer-songwriter Riley Pearce played an intimate show at the Blinco Street Café, the first of a series of shows across Perth with visiting Sydney muso Dylan Wright. In hindsight I don’t think I could have picked a…
It’s been a fantastic year of music so far all around the world, and now we’re excited to count down for you the 15 tracks our contributors have voted as the best of the year from outside of Australia. To be eligible, the track needed to have an official single or video release between 1…
The year of possibilities seems to be under way with The Getaway Plan. With their crowdfunding campaign reaching success last year, the funding from their loyal fanbase made it possible to release Dark Horses – which is available today! Lead vocalist, Matthew Wright, was more than excited that the record was being released and this in return made him…
In our 60th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Penelope Austin, and chat about using music as a coping mechanism, living a nomandic life and get a sneak peak at her latest single ‘Trigger’. Musician: Penelope Austin Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Alternative Pop Members & their roles: Penelope…
In celebration of The Getaway Plan’s new release coming Friday, Dark Horses (review of it can be found here), we take a look at our favourite songs by the band. With their strong alternative rock sound and emotive lyrics, The Getaway Plan have gone from strength to strength and we can only expect great things from them. “Where the City…
Last night, The AU Sessions returned to The Hive Bar in Erskineville for our fifth instalment, featuring local artists Lincoln and Ed Wells. Both talented artists graced us with the accompaniment of a keyboard – while Ed also had a backing guitarist to round out his amazing sound. We may be a bit bias, but…
the AU review presents an exclusive AU session with UK artist Frank Turner, filmed while he was in Australia earlier this year for Bluesfest. The video captures Frank playing a solo and acoustic version of his brand new song “The Angel Islington”, taken from his just announced new record, Positive Songs For Negative People, which…
It’s been a huge year for British alternative-rockers, Young Guns. Since releasing their new record, Ones and Zeros, the band recently wrapped up a headline tour in the UK and will be doing several overseas trips to treat international fans with anthemic and powerful tracks. The band’s visit to Australia has been long overdue but they are…
If there’s one thing I admire about The Getaway Plan, it’s their resilience that has brought them a successful and flourishing music career. Since the crowdfunding of Dark Horses started, it’s pretty amazing to have seen so much support that was brought by their loyal fanbase. The band made a brave decision on leaving their record label because…
Within the first few seconds, Perth producer/entrepreneurial barber Ta-Ku has put you into a smoothly lush atmosphere. Displaying his power over composition, Songs To Make Up To is a blissful flow of samples and vocals that evolves so naturally that it goes beyond pleasurable listening. Eliciting such a level of emotion where only half the…
Hermitude seize the improvised element of a live rock show and run it through their own, and the effect is captivating. All I could think is why aren’t they performing at an overseas festival right now.* Sydney’s Enmore Theatre crowd was rowdy an hour before the duo even took to the stage, thanks to warm-up…
the AU review’s Johnny Au had a sit down chat with English folk artist Frank Turner, looking ahead to the release of his sixth studio record, Positive Songs for Negative People (out in August). In the interview, Frank expresses his frustrations on his early visit to Australia, wanting to tour the country after the record had been released,…
Fuzz rock Melbourne band Pretty City are in the middle of their ‘Triple A’ east coast tour of Australia at the moment. We talked to lead singer John-Luis Moretti on their latest music video, why they released three singles and late night snacks in Sydney. What is going on in your latest film clip for…
In our 59th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Verge Collection, and chat about their latest album Feel Bad Songs. Musician/Band Name: Verge Collection Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Alternative Members & their roles: Ben – Vox/rhythm Andy – Bass/backing vox Bryn – Lead Guitar/backing vox Barry – Drums What music or artists…
Josh Groban has already proven himself as a capable theatre performer, playing Anatoly Sergievsky in Chess at the legendary Royal Albert Hall along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the West End Chorus. So perhaps it’s of little surprise that Stages, his seventh album, is full of songs from the world of musical theatre. It’s…
Winter time is the season where you’re prone to feeling down and uninspired. There’s only so much gloomy weather you can handle and this affects the way you work and your mood. It becomes a groveling chore to even get out of bed because of the unforgiving cold that is felt through your skin. Suffice…
Melodic hardcore quintet, Being As An Ocean represent a band that releases music that stings the heart. The emotions that overcome you as soon as you press play on some of their songs, leaves you with a gutted feeling of intense emotion, looking at tracks like “This Loneliness Won’t Be The Death of Me” and “The Sea…
