Farewelling Australia next month will be much loved US post-hardcore/melodic rock group Conditions, hitting the stage as part of the mammoth Soundwave Festival tour. In advance of the bittersweet shows, the band’s lead vocalist Brandon Roundtree shared with us ten of his favourite tracks for today’s exclusive playlist: Song name: Better In The Dark Artist:…
Earlier this month we revealed our top 40 albums of 2014, which included 14 albums from Australia (including The Smith Street Band as our number one!). As we did last year, however, we want to make sure as many Australian albums are highlighted as possible! So, we’ve gone back to our list of votes from…
Angels and Airwaves are not your usual band. They are an art project; a multimedia amalgamation who have delivered a brilliant fifth studio album in The Dream Walker. On it, Tom DeLonge (also vocalist of Blink-182) and Ilan Rubin (of Nine Inch Nails) have further explored the dimensions of their own collaborative capabilities, reaching out to different audiences through the themes that circulate…
Last month we sat down with Queensland artist Karl S Williams backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. We talk to him about his live show, his music, the past year and what might be in store in the future…
Ahead of their Australian tour next month, American rockers NEEDTOBREATHE are sharing exclusively with AU review readers their ten favourite songs to listen to on the road. And you know this is a band who spend a lot of time on it. So enjoy these amazing ten tracks and keep it as a playlist for…
The Secret Garden Festival recently dropped the news that it had completely sold out all tickets for the 2015 festival, which was only testament to the event’s continued popularity and faith from the loyal public who’ve backed it for so long. Today, the Sydney organisers dropped the full line up of artists set to perform…
In our 12th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Adelaide’s Love Cream, winners of the Australian final of the 2014 Emergenza international band contest and chat about just where their name came from (it appears to be more innocent than you would think) and get a sneak peak at their debut album, First Taste ….
After an incredible year of new Australian music in 2014, we have an incredible array of records in the pipeline for the new year. Some are from bands who we’ve been waiting to hear from again for years… some for the first time… others are continuously pumping out incredible music and we have no desire…
Black Lips performed their dirty southern rock supported by Straight Arrows and Destiny 3000. Pete Dovgan brings you the photos from a very sweaty Oxford Art Factory:
German duo Milky Chance (or in the words of Lil Jon: “Ain’t that the diarrhea band?!”) headlined the Metro Theatre on Wednesday night, supported by Penelope Austin. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the night:
In our 11th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Marksman Lloyd , and chat about his latest EP, Rewrite the Ending. Musician: Marksman Lloyd Website / Social Media: www.marksmanlloyd.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Hip Hop, Indie Members & their roles: Mark Lloyd: Emcee/ vocals What music or artists inspired you?…
As part of the Sydney Opera House ‘Music At The House’ summer series, Icelandic artist Ásgeir would regale Sydney audiences with his indie-electro-folk sound and play two shows at the iconic landmark venue on the same night, an early evening and later evening show. We took in his second performance, and boy was it a magical experience.
Tomorrow, Toronto artist Jaron Freeman-Fox will commence his debut Australian tour with his band The Opposite of Everything. We caught up with the man himself to talk about the tour, his band, his fiddle and his favourite music of 2014… plus much more! You’ve been to Australia before under a different guise… tell us about…
We sat down with American singer/songwriter Jason Mraz to discuss working with Korean guitar virtuoso Sungha Jung (정성하) and collaborating with artists over the years during his travels through Asia and Australia in this very special clip: Catch the talented Sungha Jung live in Australia: Naga Guitars Concert Series presents: Sungha Jung 2015 Live in…
Watch as Sydney’s Goons of Doom serenade a campsite (their “competition winners”) with their sweet tunes while at the Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. It’s highly unlikely anyone was sober during the making of this video.
the AU review interviews Vaughan Dead and Ozzie Wrong of Sydney rockers Goons of Doom backstage at the Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie, NSW. We talk about their plans for 2015 – including four new albums and a limousine… plus we try to get out of them what their favourite music of 2014…
the AU review interviews Adelaide’s Timberwolf backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. We talk about his past experience at the festival, playing guitar for another artist, his experiences so far this year with his own band, his latest single “It Burns”, the debut EP and more…
The Stiffys get deep, personal and intimate with the AU review backstage at Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. Once you see this video, you can’t unsee it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
Watch Canada’s Tim Chaisson perform “Under the Cajun Moon” on the acoustic guitar, accompanied by the banjo, at the first annual AU Awards in Sydney, Australia on 9th December 2014, in this exclusive video: Head to our YouTube channel for more exclusive live content: http://bit.ly/1wLM64S
While we were backstage with Byron Bay quintet Tora last month, we asked them to talk about the unexpected popularity of their track “Jaigantic”. We find out about the origins of the song and learn how it almost didn’t make it onto their album in the first place… Listen on and then listen to the…
Hailing from Glasgow is the new electronic artist Tongues., who has dropped this excellent track on Soundcloud – “Colours in the Dark” – which fosters comparisons to the experimentation of Hot Chip and the electronic energy of someone like Robyn. If either of those artists take your fancy, this is a track you have to…
George Ezra lit up the Metro Theatre in Sydney on Monday night, supported by Eves The Behaviour (formerly just Eves). Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the night:
The Lazys reflect on their massive 2014 by naming their highlights of the year – from their new music to their trips to Canada – and they pay tribute to their favourite music of the year…
the AU review talked to Jason Mraz while he was in Australia on the “YES” tour. We talk about Raining Jane, how the new songs are going down live and how the tour has gone around the world! We go on to find out what 2015 will hold for him, we ask if he keeps…
Photo Credit: Joanne Bacic In our first premiere of 2015, we’re proud to bring you the new music video from Sydney based artist Taryn La Fauci, “All Of Me”. The track is the first single from her debut EP Unveil, which will be out next month. The video was directed by Sam Brumby and filmed…
In our tenth instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet former Melbourne native now Montreal based, Mike O’Dowd, otherwise known as The Singer, and chat about recording his debut EP. Musician: The Singer Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Folk, Indie, Roots. Members & their roles: Mike O’Dowd- Acoustic and Vocals. What…
Big Freedia performed his New Orleans “Bounce Music” in Sydney supported by some amazing dancers and DJ Sveta. Pete Dovgan brings you the photos…
Adelaide’s Timberwolf sat down with Larry Heath at Festival of the Sun earlier this month to talk about what’s coming next for him musically and name his favourite album and song of 2014! To find out what he chose, watch the short clip below:
At the end of his Australian tour earlier this month, South Carolina musician Trevor Hall stopped by AU HQ in Sydney to chat about the tour, his latest album and his 2015 return to Australia for Bluesfest, touring as part of the Music & Yoga “Soulshine” tour with Michael Franti. Watch the chat here: For…
While backstage at Festival of the Sun earlier this month, Bryon Bay outfit Tora named their favourite music of 2014 and looked ahead to their performances at Falls Festival – which is happening as we speak!
