the AU review sits down with lead singer and songwriter A.L.X. from New York City outfit Love Crushed Velvet at CMJ, talking about their music, touring America and Europe and much more…
the AU review sits down with emerging artist Jodi Good – from New York City – while at CMJ 2013. We talk about her debut EP “Definitely Different”, why she prefers Nashville over New York and much more…
the AU review talks to Jason Hall from San Francisco Punk Rockers Western Addiction while at CMJ about their return to the stage – why they went off the stage in the first place – performing at CMJ with The Flatliners and Good Riddance and much more…
Larry Heath talks to Chris Cresswell from Canadian punk rockers The Flatliners to talk about performing at CMJ with Good Riddance, their tour in Australia earlier this year, their brand new album Dead Language and more!
Larry chats to drummer Tyler Williams from Seattle’s The Head and the Heart to talk about their just released new record Let’s Be Still, how touring has changed between records (selling out shows around America and the world!), their experiences in Australia – when they’ll be back – we find out his favourite percussion instrument…
the AU review catches up with San Francisco duo Happy Fangs while in New York City for CMJ 2013 to talk about their new EP, their spontaneous jams and much more…
Eoin Loveless, the 21-year-old singer, guitarist and writer for Drenge talks to John Goodridge about their newly released album, growing up in Sheffield and the upcoming visit to Australia for the Laneway Festival. Hi Eoin. Thanks for taking the time to speak to the AU Review today. I was just thinking about the Peak District…
the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ 2013, with Melbourne artist Gossling (Helen Croome) to find out about her upcoming debut record, her experiences in the USA and much, much more…
The Amity Affliction played the Big Top Luna Park on Sunday night with support from Chelsea Grin, Stick To Your Guns and In Hearts Wake. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the pit.
The last day is here. I write this in a state of both sadness and joy, because I have seen so many great bands perform in front of pretty enthusiastic crowds. NYC really likes to cheer and woo for their entertainment, and it’ll be something I really miss from this city. Then again, I’m sitting…
The final night of CMJ at the Music Hall of Williamsburg opened with the comedy of Kate Berlant – whose reasonable clever shtick involved making a series of confessions and observations in lieu of ever playing a song, while a guitar was draped around her shoulders – ultimately unused. An odd choice for an opening…
the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ 2013, with Perth group Emperors to find out how their American adventures are going, get the latest on their next record and much, much more! Interview/Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed at the Delancey in New York City, on 19th October 2013.
the AU review is treated to a fantastic interview courtesy of Eden Mulholland‘s own drummer, Ricky Birmingham! The pair talk about their experiences at CMJ in New York City, at The Aussie BBQ, their music, laptops and much more… Interview: Ricky Birmingham Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed at the Delancey in New York City, on 19th…
With the evening upon us, it was time for Culture Collide to bring out the big guns on what was the final night of the three day event. King Kahn and his seven piece troupe The Shrines – featuring no less than three members making up a brass section – were the first band to…
Thursday night saw Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Chaisson, who is currently touring the country with Diesel in support of their joint EP Last Shower, stop in at Perth’s Ellington Jazz Club for an intimate solo performance. Unfortunately, being mid-week, the night never really threatened to sell out. Even by the time Chaisson took to the stage…
Though there wasn’t a Saturday afternoon block party to close things out this year, they retained an outdoor stage and made that the centrepiece of a day of fantastic music and comedy over eight stages. I kicked off the final day of Culture Collide with Japanese solo artist SiMoN, who accompanied lyrics in his native…
Sometimes you forget that Ricky Martin has been a stalwart of the entertainment industry for the last near 30 years. He’s an accomplished and successful singer, songwriter, actor and even an author. Tonight he’d be showcasing his greatest hits which have put him on the map as an entertainer and I don’t think there was a single…
It was a day of redemption today. I am not going to stay up any later than 1am. I am not going to fall asleep during gigs. I’m not going to be that insane bottle of a person who lies in the corner writing tour diaries in the press centre corner for two hours fixing…
the AU review sits down with New Zealand artist Tiny Ruins to talk her American tour – CMJ and Culture Collide – her experiences in Australia, including playing the Sydney Opera House while touring with Calexico – her music and more…
Larry Heath talks to a few legends of the Texas music scene: the recently reunited True Believers, featuring Alejandro Escovedo. We talk about their original time together, how things are sitting now, their latest EP, crowdfunding, playing Austin City Limits Festival and much, much more… and a plug for Bluesfest in Australia! They want to…
Meet Holly Williams. The incredibly talented singer/songwriter who has music in her blood! She’s the granddaughter of Hank Williams, Sr., the daughter of Hank Williams, Jr. and half-sister of country singer Hank Williams III. Larry sits down with her at Austin City Limits in Texas.
Let’s get to the serious stuff first though. The conference part of the CMJ conference starts us off – a cavalcade of talking heads and absorbing insight talking about a wide array of issues plaguing the music industry today. The first of these panels was “Music Journalism in the New World”. We at The AU…
Considering that your dear writer was up until 1:25am last night, it would be good to assume that grogginess would take over on day two. But never fear! There is a feeling of invincibility in me at the moment. But it should be noted that there should be emphasis on the words ‘at the moment’….
Staying up until 3am last night broke the record of staying up until 1am on the 16th October for me. The range of places that I went to varied insanely – too much probably. Going from living-room sized tiled rooms underneath restaurants to larger rooms that could fill hundreds of people was an experience and…
Having enjoyed the five bands making themselves known on the outdoor World Stage, it was time to head indoors. First up, I caught Perth’s The Novocaines at the festival’s newest venue addition, the Lot 1 Cafe. The band are proving themselves louder and harder than ever, focusing on strengthening their sound in a big way…
Larry Heath interviews Erik Mattiasson aka Melpo Mene – a Swedish singer/songwriter – while in Los Angeles to talk about his music, his upcoming music, what it means to be “cool” and “social” as a musician, playing GTA V and much, much more… Filmed in Los Angeles at Taix during Culture Collide, October 2013. Interview/Edit/Camera:…
It’s not the first time Nick Cave has lent his music as a score, but it’s not every day an artist of his calibre supplies it for a commercial. Check out the classy campaign above for a new campaign for Bulleit Whiskey. This isn’t an original track however – it’s called “Martha’s Dream” and was…
the AU review sits down in Los Angeles with Santa Cruz based group Wooster to talk about playing Culture Collide, their music, Australia and much more… Filmed at Taix in Los Angeles during Culture Collide – October 2013.
