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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: The Bennies (Melbourne) talk about Soundwave 2015 and more…

the AU review’s Johnny Au interviews The Bennies at BIGSOUND 2014 to talk about the festival, their music, their upcoming Soundwave Festival shows and much more… Watch the video here:

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the AU interview: Joelistics (Melbourne) talks "Blue Volume"!

the AU review sits down with Melbourne based MC, producer and multi-instrumentalist Joelistics to talk about his new album Blue Volume (out now) and his upcoming tour with Sietta and Mathas, which kicks off in Sydney on October 17th, before heading off nationally through November… For tickets and more details head here: http://www.joelistics.com/blue-volume/

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the AU sessions: The Superjesus perform a live and acoustic version of "Gravity" in a park in Sydney!

the AU review presents Sarah McLeod and Tim Henwood from The Superjesus performing their classic single “Gravity” LIVE, Acoustic and Exclusive for the AU sessions. Don’t miss the band play their first show since the start of the year, this Sunday October 5th at Tattersalls Hotel, Penrith. They’ll then be joining The Tea Party on…

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4 Indian Artists to Discover from the Bacardi NH7 Weekender.

Yesterday, we introduced India to the four Australian artists that will soon be touring their country in a special article exchange with the NH7 Weekender Festival. Today, they return the favour, and Arjun S Ravi and Ritwik Deshpande introduce us to four Indian bands they reckon we should check out here in Australia… The Ganesh…

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Artist of the Month Interview: The Preatures (Sydney) talk about their experiences touring and recording in America.

Today we’re proud to announce our first ever “Artist of the Month” here at the AU in Sydney’s The Preatures. Over the next 31 days, we’ll be revisiting old content, sitting down with the band for an exclusive interview, reviewing their brand new album Blue Planet Eyes and much more. To kick things off, we…

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Portugal. The Man to play (at least) 25 free shows around Australia from October 31st.

Corona Extra are bringing us a massive free national tour to ease us into summer, featuring Alaskan bred, Portland based indie legends Portugal. The Man at 25 venues across Australia this November! The tour will kick off in Western Australia on October 31, Portugal. The Man, before heading to Corona’s favourite bars across Queensland, New…

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the AU interview: Celia Pavey (Sydney) on her EP "Bodies" and working with Bluejuice's Jake Stone and Boy & Bear's Tim Hart

the AU review sat down with Sydney singer/songwriter Celia Pavey last month to talk about her recent tour and just released EP Bodies. We talk about the colleborations on that record with Tim Hart of Boy & Bear and Bluejuice’s Jake Stone and much more… watch the chat here: The Bodies EP is available now.

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the AU interview: Holy Holy (Brisbane) talk latest single "History" and playing the Sydney Opera House with Boy & Bear.

Larry Heath interviews Brisbane outfit Holy Holy to talk about their shows with Boy & Bear – including two nights at the iconic Sydney Opera House. We talk about their latest single, “History” and their upcoming single tour – which kicks off on October 9th. We look back at their last EP The Pacific and…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: King's Justice "Darling" (2014)

Fremantle-based four piece King’s Justice have released their new single “Darling” and we’re excited to premiere it for you today on the AU. The band will launch the launch at Ya-Ya’s Northbridge on Friday, 3rd October. Listen to the track here: Follow the band on Facebook for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/Kingsjustice

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the AU interview: Olivia Merilahti of The Dø (France/Finland) on their new record "Shake, Shook, Shaken" and Australia!

Franco-Finnish duo The Dø will release their third studio album Shake, Shook, Shaken in Australia on October 10 and are finally coming back to our shores to support the release this January! I caught up with one half of the group, Olivia Merilahti, who reflects on making the record, looks forward to her Australian tour…

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the AU interview: Richie Lewis of Tumbleweed (Wollongong) talks about their first performance since Jay Curley's passing.

Larry Heath interviewed Richie Lewis from Tumbleweed before they hit the stage at the inaugural Sydney based street festival Young Henry’s Small World, to talk about the event and what was their first performance together since the sudden and untimely passing of their bass guitarist Jay Curley. Since filming this interview, the band have announced…

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the AU interview: Ed Nash and Jamie MacColl of Bombay Bicycle Club (UK) talk about Australia and life on the road…

While they were in Australia over the weekend, Larry sat down with bassist Ed Nash and guitarist Jamie MacColl from UK’s Bombay Bicycle Club to talk about their experiences in Australia, their favourite festivals over the last year, life on the road and much more… Listen to the full chat here: So Long, See You…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: Streets of Laredo "Volume I & II" (2014 LP)

Streets of Laredo‘s debut full-length album Volume I & II is set for release October 3 via Dine Alone Records, and today we have the exclusive full streaming premiere of the record for you on the AU! The New Zealand group, based in New York, have delivered a record described as “a sing-a-long collision of…

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Album Review: Slaves – Through Art We Are All Equals (2014 LP)

Through Art We Are All Equals, is post-hardcore/experimental rock band Slaves‘ debut record. The group have created a shapeshifting record that has a soulful edge. Although some songs feel out of place and don’t fulfil their potential, Jonny Craig (formerly of Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance and Isles & Glaciers) worshippers will nonetheless enjoy this album. As you would from a guy with…

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Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory (USA) chats about Resurrection , his love for Friday Night Lights and tattoos

Reigning the pop punk scene since 1997, New Found Glory are the ultimate champions, mastering each album release they have ever released. With their eighth studio album, Resurrection, due for release this October, these men have always been known for their notable and infectious music with some noise pollution that’s worth the contamination. Needless to say, the youngins…

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Festival Review: Listen Out – Ozone Reserve, Perth (28.09.14)

When Fuzzy promotions first announced a new boutique EDM festival was to be replacing Parklife, my stomach sank with dismay. Parklife had given the fondest memories and still sits in my heart as being my favourite festival experience. Yet walking up to the gates of Listen Out I was filled with excitement, the bill held…

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Backstage at Listen Out Sydney 2014 with Yahtzel (Australia), Bondax (England) and Young Fathers (Scotland).

We were backstage tonight at Listen Out in Sydney on Saturday and had the chance to catch up with emerging Australian DJ Yahtzel, English duo Bondax and Scotland trio Young Fathers. We talk about their music, the festival and much, much more… Listen Out continues around Australia next weekend with shows in Brisbane and Melbourne….

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Watch Canadian artist Jordan Klassen perform "Call and Answer" at our 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane.

We were truly lucky to have Canadian artist Jordan Klassen perform at our 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane earlier this month. We captured him when he played an acoustic version of his track “Call and Answer” because it’s just that good… we want everyone to hear it! Enjoy it: Grab the track on Bandcamp here:…

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Photo Gallery: Bombay Bicycle Club – Metro Theatre, Sydney (28.09.14)

Bombay Bicycle Club played their first gig in Sydney in almost two years last night at the Metro Theatre, off the back of their critically acclaimed album So Long, See You Tomorrow – in front of a sold out all ages crowd no less! Check out these photos from Gwendolyn Lee of the night:

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the AU interview at Listen Out: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (UK) on music: "It's an incredibly powerful thing music. It's just a shame people want to make money out of it"

Backstage at Listen Out in Sydney yesterday, we caught up with Orlando Higginbottom, better known by his stage name Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – or TEED for short. In part one, we find out how things are coming along on his latest music, talk about his experiences in Australia, exercising on the road, his new…

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Photo Gallery: Sticky Fingers – Metro Theatre, Sydney (26.09.14)

Sticky Fingers played four sold out gigs at The Metro Theatre in support of their debut album Land Of Pleasure, which is incredibly impressive! Pete Dovgan brings you the photos from Friday night.

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Live Review: Dan Kelly’s Dream Band + Richard In Your Mind – Newtown Social Club, Sydney (26.09.14)

Tonight would be a night of some mystical and magical music, a chance to be immersed in the wild and occasionally wacky sounds that some of Australia’s indie pop folk have to offer. Tonight would be the launch for Dan Kelly’s new single “Melbourne VS Sydney” and coincidentally his main support Richard in Your Mind are Sydney locals, whilst…

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Backstage at Listen Out Sydney 2014 with Kilter, Golden Features and triple j Unearthed winner Just a Gent!

We were backstage tonight at Listen Out in Sydney and had the chance to catch up with Sydney’s Kilter, 17 year old triple j Unearthed winner Just a Gent and unmasked Sydney DJ Golden Features. We talk about their music, the festival and much, much more… Stay tuned for more interviews from the festival, or…

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the AU sessions: Celia Pavey (Sydney) performs "Red"

the AU review presents Celia Pavey performing her new single “Red” LIVE and acoustic in a park in Sydney as part of the AU sessions series, taken from her new EP Bodies. Watch it here: Bodies EP is available now.

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Album Review: Sleepwave – Broken Compass (2014 LP)

In my books, Spencer Chamberlain is rookie of the year. Since his last musical project, Underoath, he’s back with the charm of Sleepwave, touching base on the genres of alternative rock with a mixture of post-hardcore elements. With this wholehearted effort of releasing, Broken Compass, it can be justified that people will come across this album as a starting point…

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Safia (Canberra) talk "You're The One" single, their trip to New York for CMJ and more…

Currently touring Australia in support of their latest single, the AU review sat down with Canberra trio SAFIA while at the BIGSOUND conference and festival in Brisbane. We talk about their latest single “You’re The One”, the festival, the upcoming trip to CMJ and much more… Remaining Australian tour dates for “You’re The One”: September…

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Alex Wall aka Wax Witches (Gold Coast via Brooklyn) talks living in New York, Bleeding Knees Club, the new album and tour!

the AU review sits down with Alex Wall aka Wax Witches while in Australia at the BIGSOUND conference and festival in Brisbane. We talk about his latest album Centre Of Your Universe, his year in the USA (New York) and future plans for his other band, Bleeding Knees Club. Alex is currently touring Australia and…

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Album Review: Hands Like Houses – reimagine (2014 EP)

One word I can think of when listening to this EP is ‘Wow’. Hands Like Houses have definitely stepped up a notch with their reimagine EP and it’s obvious that the boys have worked extremely hard on this and it is without fail one of the most beautiful releases you can ever come across this year. The success they…

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Sean Mackin of Yellowcard (USA) speaks about his journey with the band and new album Lift a Sail

It’s unbelievable to think that Ocean Avenue was released 11 years ago. Time definitely flies and to get to where they are now is an incredible journey for Yellowcard. With their anticipated and upcoming album, Lift A Sail, on its way for release, rest assured fans are expecting something undeniably incredible. The band have been through crazy highs and…

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Client Liaison (Melbourne)

Client Liaison caught up with Johnny Au at BIGSOUND and talked about their attention to the visual and theatrical elements of their live set, girls and their “mob mentality”, loving Sizzler and the highly anticipated release of their debut EP. They also revealed their plans to release new video clips, play Falls Festival over new…

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