Music

Photo Gallery: Vans Warped Tour Part One – Exhibition Park, Canberra (06.12.13)

Vans Warped Tour headed to Canberra’s Exhibition Park on Friday where we caught the full line-up. Here’s the first part to a rather large three-part gallery. Gwendolyn Lee brings us these photos from the pit at the #NoRegrets Days stage where When Giants Sleep opened the stage and Anarbor headlined along with snaps from throughout…

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Photo Gallery: Vans Warped Tour Part Two – Exhibition Park, Canberra (06.12.13)

Vans Warped Tour headed to Canberra’s Exhibition Park on Friday where we caught the full line-up. Here’s the second part to a rather large three-part gallery. Gwendolyn Lee brings us these photos from the pit at the Off The Wall stage where Atlantis Awaits opened the stage and Parkway Drive headlined.

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Photo Gallery: Vans Warped Tour Part Three – Exhibition Park, Canberra (06.12.13)

Vans Warped Tour headed to Canberra’s Exhibition Park on Friday where we caught the full line-up. Here’s the third and final part to our Canberra gallery. Gwendolyn Lee brings us these photos from the pit at the Kevin Says stage where The Summer Set opened the stage and The Offspring headlined.

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Live Review: Steel Panther + Buckcherry + Fozzy – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (07.12.13)

When you name your tour Spreading The Disease and feature some of America’s leading acts to deliver big riffs and big vocals and big hair, you can expect nothing less than a hilariously stellar rock show.

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the AU interview: Steel Panther (Los Angeles) talk STD Tour, Leprosy, Australian Girls and Radiohead

the AU review sits down with two parts of LA rockers Steel Panther to find out how Australia has treated them – in particular the girls and/or sluts – we get their opinion on Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke’s lazy eye and leprosy in San Francisco. Part One of our interview series with the band….

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Live Review: Battleships + Vancouver Sleep Clinic + Bnash – The Workers Club, Melbourne (29.11.13)

The Workers Club has this strange way of gathering crowds. Sparse people saunter in and out of the bandroom with everyone wanting to socialise while an ear was eagerly kept on alert for when the music will begin. It’s very strange, but this venue has a way of bringing in fascinating crowds, if previous gigs…

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the AU interview: Pete Murray (Byron Bay)

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Feeler album, Pete Murray is set to embark on a special run of shows in the New Year, bringing the album to life for Australian crowds. Murray tells the AU about the record, having it sent to Abbey Road and more! You have come a long way (selling CDs…

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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 – Finest moments in Music

Was it simply his lucky number? Some say that Jack Daniel had seven girlfriends or the #7 train carried his barrels. Only Mr. Jack knows the real reason. As one of our favourite spirits, we proudly present here on the AU, Mr. Jack’s 7 greatest moments in music history… 7. Junior Jack proves language is far from a musical barrier…

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the AU sessions: Martha Marlow "Train" and "These Days"

the AU review presents Martha Marlow, currently on tour with the “Songs That Made Me” concert series, performing the tracks “Train” and “These Days” exclusively and acoustically on the AU sessions. Both tracks are off her These Days EP, which is available on iTunes now. Remaining dates of the Songs That Made Me tour, featuring…

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the AU interview: Roger Ballen talks Asylum of the Birds and MONA Exhibition

Well known and highly regarded photographer Roger Ballen (Born in New York City, lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa) is coming to Australia to exhibit a series of works at the MONA Gallery in Hobart, Tasmania. We caught up with Roger to talk about this exhibition, his latest book Asylum of the Birds and…

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the AU interview: Ben Caplan (Canada) talks 2014 Tour!

Larry recently caught up with good friend of the AU – and winner of Canada’s best beard – Ben Caplan to find out what he’s been up to since he was last in Australia for Bluesfest, and to get a taste of what we can expect when returns over New Years, performing with his full…

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the AU interview: Kilter (Sydney)

the AU review talks to one of Sydney’s finest emerging electronic artists, Kilter, ahead of his appearance at Stereosonic. We talk about how he turns his music into a live experience, what we can expect from his 2014 EP, his dislike of the term “EDM”, how Flume has helped open to the door for artists…

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Photo Gallery: Marquee VIP Summer Industry Launch (02.12.13)

Following a massive ARIA weekend, the Marquee put on a special VIP industry party last night to celebrate the start of Summer. Hosted by Marquee co-owner, Noah Tepperberg who was in town from New York, attendees enjoyed Belvedere cocktails and Sokyo canapés, while resident DJ K-Note made sure everyone was dancing at the private event….

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Photo Gallery: Jedward – Enmore Theatre (01.12.13)

Identical Irish twins Jedward played a fantastic 2.5 hour long pop set at the Enmore Theatre on Sunday. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the pit.

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the AU interview: Future Entertainment's Brett Robinson talks FMF and Electronic Music Conference (EMC)

Ahead of his appearance at this week’s Electronic Music Conference (EMC) in Sydney, Brett Robinson, the director of Future Music kindly took some time out to talk to us about the festival, their new relationship with the Mushroom Group, expanding into Asia, what we can expect from the event in 2014 and beyond – and,…

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the AU interview: Armin Van Buuren (Netherlands)

While he was in Sydney today, I had the chance to chat to Armin Van Buuren ahead of his appearance at the Electronic Music Conference, and following a massive weekend of sets at the touring Stereosonic Festival. We talk about these events, look forward into the new year, reflect on his favourite new material, Australian…

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the AU's 2013 ARIA Awards Predictions (Part One)

This Sunday, the 2013 ARIA Award winners will be announced. Will be there live on the red carpet so stay tuned for all the latest on our Twitter page and on the website! We asked our contributors to vote on who they thought would take home the trophies and here’s who they selected… alongside some…

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the AU's 2013 ARIA Awards Predictions (Part Two)

This Sunday, the 2013 ARIA Award winners will be announced. Will be there live on the red carpet so stay tuned for all the latest on our Twitter page and on the website! We asked our contributors to vote on who they thought would take home the trophies and here’s who they selected… alongside some…

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the AU interview: Robert Ellis (Nashville) talks Australia and his album "The Lights From The Chemical Plant"

the AU review sits down with Nashville based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis during his Australian tour. We talk about the tour, his latest record The Lights From The Chemical Plant, new band members and we look towards 2014! Will he come back to Australia?

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XXXX Summer Bright give you the chance to win a gift pack worth over $200!

We’ve been asked to be a part of the exciting tag project #youin this Summer by XXXX Summerbright Lager (@xxxxsummerbright), and we’re passing on the invitation to you as well, for the chance to win a prize pack worth over $200! Summer is all about making the most about every day; it’s the feeling that…

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the AU interview: Jimmy Shaw from Metric (Toronto, Canada)

Larry catches up with Metric guitarist Jimmy Shaw to find out what we can expect from the Australian tour – which kicks off in a little over a week – given it’s been well over a year since Synthetica was released. Hint: Some old stuff! We talk about their first ever trip to Hong Kong…

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Interview: Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse (USA)

Ahead of the first Insane Clown Posse tour in ten years, John Goodridge chats with Shaggy2Dope, one half of ICP, about the upcoming tour and their enduring success. Hi, it’s John calling from the AUreview in Australia. How’s it going? Hey brother, this is Shaggy, receiving your call from America. So you’ll be in Australia…

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Live Review: Cub Sport – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney (23.11.13)

Cub Sport’s music has been described as ‘infectiously happy with summer pop vibes’. Their live show does just the same, carrying off a smooth-sailing performance that is surprisingly low-key. Not as in low energy (each band member pays ferocious attention to their instruments) but the night took a friendly register, only encouraged by the cosy…

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the AU sessions: Robert Ellis (Nashville) performs "Only Lies"

the AU review presents a LIVE and EXCLUSIVE performance by Robert Ellis and the track “Only Lies” as part of the AU sessions series. The track is from his soon to be released album. Robert Ellis is currently touring Australia, during which this was filmed. Watch the session now:

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the AU interview: Sam Wilkinson of Day Ravies (Sydney) talks The Farmer and the Owl and New Album "Tussle"!

Sam Wilkinson from Ray Davies gives the AU an insight into recent times with the band, as they tour their debut album Tussle around the place, including an appearance at The Farmer and The Owl in Wollongong this weekend! You’ve played a few shows to celebrate your new record “Tussle” already – how have they…

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the AU interview: Treatment (Sydney) talk The Farmer and The Owl Festival.

Sydney band Treatment are set to play at The Farmer and The Owl Festival in Wollongong this weekend! They take some time to answer our questions and introduce themselves to you before they play alongside the likes of The Drones and Dappled Cities on Saturday. Who are you and where are you from? We are…

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the AU interview: Scarborough (Kiama, NSW) talks The Farmer and the Owl Festival.

With The Farmer and The Owl Festival kicking off in Wollongong tomorrow, plenty of talented musicians and artists will be showing off their goods, and we’ve got another band to introduce you to. Meet Scarborough, the Kiama trio who are currently making waves and will be bringing them down to The Farmer and The Owl….

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the AU interview: Warning Birds (Perth) talk about their new single “Horrors”

Ahead of a string of East Coast dates Warning Birds’ Sam Carmody took some time out from touring to have a chat about the band’s forthcoming EP The Wars, the story behind their new single “Horrors” and a few early tour highlights. What was the inspiration behind your upcoming single “Horrors”? In a way “Horrors”…

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the AU interview: The Walking Who (Wollongong/Sydney) talk The Farmer and the Owl Festival.

We’ve been digging on The Walking Who lately and this weekend, we’re going to be catching them down at The Farmer and The Owl festival in Wollongong! They answer some questions before the shenanigans are set to go off! Who are you and where are you from? We’re The Walking Who; we’re from Sydney, but…

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