Gwendolyn Lee brings us this photo gallery from The Script‘s intimate show at the Metro in Sydney tonight.
At the age of Eighteen, musician and producer Chase Coy signed to a major label, released a debut album, toured the United States and recorded a duet with Colbie Caillat. However after only six months, in a perfect example of the fickleness of the music industry, Coy was dropped by his label. Cut to nearly…
Rock N Roll is full of myths, legends and tall tales. In 2012 with the release of the award winning documentary Searching for Sugarman, the extraordinary story of Detroit musician Rodriguez was revealed to the world. Since the release of the documentary and the re-release of his albums Cold Fact and Coming from Reality, Rodriguez…
Larry Heath sits down with up-and-coming Aussie Hip Hop artist Joel Rafidi to talk about his debut LP Phases – out now – and much more… you can also watch Joel perform an exclusive AU session for us HERE. Phases is out now.
Larry Heath interviews Sarah McLeod and Tim Henwood of Aussie rockers The Superjesus to talk about getting back on the road to support The Tea Party around Australia this month (which is happening right now!)! Remaining Tea Party Support Dates: Wednesday 15 October – The Enmore, Sydney Tickets from ticketek.com.au Friday 17 October – The…
Train will soon be back in Australia, performing at Bluesfest in Byron Bay and some special headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney next year. Larry catches up with Jimmy Stafford to chat more about the trip, the band’s new album Bulletproof Picasso and more! How’s the day been treating you? The day’s been treating us…
Released last Friday, Like a Version returned for a tenth CD set, looking back at some of the best covers performed as part of triple j’s much loved weekly feature. Today, we’re counting down our six favourite performances from the new compilation which you can purchase HERE! 6. The Jezabels – Don’t Stop Believin’ 5….
Kim and Pete Kicks make up Melbourne duo Satellite Sky, who currently find themselves based in Los Angeles (where we once caught up with them out the front of an In n’Out Burger) and have had a busy year off their back of their EP Bleary Eyed Fashion. Today, in conjunction with Los Angeles Fashion…
Having unfortunately missed the always wonderful Caitlin Park, Castlemaine rising star D.D Dumbo hit the stage at the Oxford Art Factory not long after I arrived, serving as the precursor to Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett, playing her second of three sold out shows in Sydney tonight. Looping guitar, vocals, recorders and percussion – potentially even with…
The Griswolds returned home to Sydney over the weekend with their album Be Impressive and some special guests in Castlecomer and Sea Legs. Gwen Lee was there to bring you some snaps from the night!
Sheppard headlined the Enmore Theatre in Sydney last night as part of their Bombs Away national tour, supported by Microwave Jenny. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the night:
With their expertise in the pop punk genre, the men of New Found Glory have taken themselves to another level with their eighth full-length record Resurrection, delivering an album of high energy, creativity, fluidity and edge. The album is a must-have for lovers of pop-punk or adventurous listeners who desire a much-needed soundtrack to their summer days. Unlike Radiosurgery,…
Larry Heath sat down with WAAX at BIGSOUND last month to talk about their live gigs, Triple J Unearthed discovery, their new single “Wisdom Teeth” and the hopes of future touring. Watch the full chat here. Grab their single “Wisdom Teeth” on iTunes now!
Larry Heath interviews two parts of Sydney’s The Delta Riggs while at the Young Henry’s Small World Festival to talk about their new album DIPZ ZEBAZIOS (out today, 10th October), their trip to the USA which includes an appearance at CMJ later in the month and much more…
Brisbane electronic / trip-hop band Arundel are about to embark on their Spring 2014 East Coast Tour and Larry caught up with Lucas Arundell to talk about their music, what can be expected from their live set and their favourite music right now. What are you most looking forward to about your upcoming tour? We’ve…
Johnny Au caught up with Nicholas Allbrook – well known for us work with Tame Impala, POND and just about every great band coming out of Perth these days – while at BIGSOUND in Brisbane to talk about his latest solo release:
With a beautiful catalogue of cover songs, Oz, represents the talent across many Australian musicians and bands and it’s safe to say that Missy Higgins approaches each song with such clarity, grace and passion. An underrated musician in many respects, Missy crafts each song to perfection by showcasing her soothing vocals, adding an atmosphere of peaceful serenity with…
It seems that Zoë Kravitz wears more guises than most. She’s a successful actress, appearing in films like Divergent, X-Men: First Class and soon to be seen in the Mad Max reboot. But she’s also Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, so it’s perhaps little surprise that she’s been making music since she was 16. Her latest project,…
Following the news that he’ll be returning to our shores next year for Bluesfest, we had a chat with Frank Turner about touring Australia, Tape Deck Heart, and his upcoming new record. You’re in the midst of a UK tour at the moment, how is that going? It’s going great thanks, yeah. It’s funny, obviously…
Our first ever “Artist of the Month” here at the AU are Sydney’s The Preatures, who today were nominated for an ARIA Award (for Best Live Act!). Last week we brought you the first part of our exclusive interview with Jack and Izzi from the band. Today, we bring you its second half, with the…
Watch Sydney’s Jack Colwell perform his track “Three Ravens” off his EP White Noise, live and exclusive on the Grand Piano as part of the AU review’s session series. Cameras: Johnny Au and Larry Heath Video Edit: Larry Heath Audio Edit: Chris Rollans Music: Jack Colwell Filmed at Shabby Road in Sydney on 22nd September:…
It was hard to ignore the grins on their faces as Alt-J emerged to thousands of adoring, screaming fans at their sold out Enmore Theatre gig tonight. Launching right into “Hunger of the Pine” off their new album This Is All Yours, the audience was singing and humming along from the first notes and you…
The Vines returned to the stage with a massive free show over the long weekend at The Vic in Sydney, supported by bands like Chicks Who Love Guns, DMA’s, The Lulu Raes and more. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the epic day:
Thursday night saw Adelaide’s The Yearlings play their first West Australia show in around six years (according to singer/guitarist Chris Parkinson), taking to the recently refurbished Clancy’s Fish Pub stage to launch their latest record All the Wandering with a wonderfully intimate performance. Kick starting proceedings was Sara Tindley a singer-songwriter from NSW, and friend…
Alexander Wolfe is not a household name here in Australia however in his native England, he’s already beginning to build a bit of an underground following. Even now thinking back on it, how I came to discover him as an artist was tenuous at best, courtesy of the theme song he supplied for a quirky BBC…
November 2014 will mark the 5th consecutive year Queenland’s Transvaal Diamond Syndicate have been actively touring Australia. And now the band are going on tour to celebrate – bringing along a new single “So Sweet” along for the ride. The Track is the 4th single release off the band’s 2014 debut Estranged Blues and highlights…
Anthony Callea headlined a show at the Enmore Theatre on Friday night and our own Gwendolyn Lee was there to capture the man in action, plus a surprise appearance from Casey Donovan & Damien Leith. Check out the gallery here:
New Orleans band Tuba Skinny are currently in Australia, hitting the road in support of their latest record Owl Call Blues. Our very own Simon Clark had a brief chat with the talented group to discuss the album, the tour and life in New Orleans. What was the inspiration behind new album Owl Call Blues?…
Today marks the official launch of Sydney Singer/Songwriter Lisa Caruso‘s new single “I Will Be”, and we’re proud to exclusively premiere the music video to go alongside it. The track comes off her soon to be released EP Take a Walk out October 26th. Watch the clip here first: UPCOMING SHOWS Thursday 9th October 2014…
the AU review interviews Victoria based singer/songwriter C.W. Stoneking to talk about his long awaited new record Gon’ Boogaloo, which is released on October 17th – his first since 2008’s ARIA Award Winning album Jungle Blues – as well as his live show and much more… Gon’ Boogaloo is released on October 17th.
