Music

It’s been just over two years since their last record, but Anberlin are back, sticking to their tried and true formula: aggressive sounds and sentimental meanings. They might have left the ‘darker’ elements out, but there’s just as much angst as ever.

It was the final day of the festival and exhaustion had very much set in. Maybe it was the heat. Maybe it was the massive expanse of Zilber Park. Maybe it was the long days, or the mud. Probably it was a combination of all of the above, but suffice it to say it was…

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I sat down with Ben and Alejandra of New York’s School of Seven Bells to talk about Australia, their current tour and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

New Orleans’ Royal Teeth took some time out while at Los Angeles’ Culture Collide Festival to talk to Larry Heath about touring and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

For their official ACL afterparty, Metric (pictured above) were supported by the fabulous Polica, who will soon be heading to Australia for Laneway. Admittedly, their music is nothing mind blowing but their international support is unsurprising; they are a tight act with a stand out lead singer. I have to take a bit more time…

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, Larry sat down with experimental Icelandic rock outfit Sudden Weather Change to find out what they’re all about, their upcoming plans and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

The highly acclaimed duo that is The Civil Wars graced Stubb’s for a special ACL “afterparty” on Saturday. Comprised of Joy Williams and John Paul White, the duo are known for their spirited interplay, beautiful harmonies and catchy melodies – all of which came through in droves during their 75 minute set. It’s perhaps to…

After a beautiful first day that was kicked off into fine form by The Wombats and closed out by Australia bound The Black Keys, clouds hung ominously as over 70,000 punters descended on Zilber Park in Austin, Texas for the second day of the 2012 Annual Austin City Limits. It would go on to indeed…

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles a week or so ago, I caught up with Netherlands based group Moss to talk about what it’s like coming to America, their chances of touring Australia, Islands, Bollywood films and much much more, over a few sodas at a cafe in Silverlake… Welcome to Los Angeles! It’s…

Larry talked to Vin and Ryan of Gold Fields about their new album, Black Sun: why it had to be recorded three times, what it will sound like, and their touring to support it.

While I was at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I caught up with up-and-coming Canadian trio The Balconies to talk about their music and much more… Audio edit by Tiffany Britchford.

A recent visitor to our shores, Patrick Wolf talked to Larry Heath before a show at Culture Collide in Los Angeles about the new record, the pressure of Major Labels, and wanting to thank every fan who covers his songs…

Stone Parade have been around the Sydney music scene for a fairly long time and have undergone several changes in their musical style in that timeframe. The Mulgoa Sessions is a 3-track EP that suggests yet another change in musical direction for this band.

While at Culture Collide in Los Angeles, I caught up with Dan Haggis, the drummer from Liverpool’s The Wombats to talk about the difficulties trying to break the US market, the success they’ve had in Australia, Gongs, Tambourines, Austin City Limits and much more…

The day was frigid. But the punters were undeterred (and under-dressed), ready to dance the cold away and enjoy a rain-soaked Melbourne version of the travelling circus that is Parklife. Kicking off the day with a bit of Chiddy Bang was a pretty interesting choice. He can rhyme, alright. But only that I don’t usually…

Brisbane band Cub Scouts have just released a new music video for their single “Told You So”, off their debut EP, which you can view HERE. Always ones to keep things interested, the band have also released a hilarious tour diary outlining their time on the road with Loon Lake last month. From chasing sheep…

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since the last Culture Collide – one of the industry’s youngest BIGSOUND-esque showcase events, now in its third annual edition, put on by Filter Magazine – yet here we are once again, running straight from the airport (and along flight from Sydney) to Los Angeles’ trendy Echo…

Some comedians are just strange. When two comedians run on stage dressed in skin coloured spandex, with two massive faux testicals hanging low, singing a song about diarrhea, you can’t help but think this. You also start wondering, “what would a dinner conversation be like with Tim and Eric?” and “what drugs were they on…

After their explosive set at the Stamping Grounds Music Festival the fierce girls of sat down with Larry Heath to discuss their plans for upcoming shows, a music video, and world domination (in that order).

Since his time as the frontman for The Academy Is… William Beckett has released two solo EPs (Walk the Talk and Winds Will Change) which are leagues ahead of his former bands music, in both quality and originality. With the third EP (What Will Be) about to drop, he’s now unveiled what could be the…

In the middle of their whirlwind Australian tour, blues rock duo Little Hurricane (aka Tone and C.C.) caught up with Larry Heath to discuss their second album, due for release early next year.

I’ve always thought that electronic music has plenty of artistic potential, but it’s squandered on repetitive riffs and heavily distorted vocals, saying nothing of value. I’ve had this opinion for years. But now, allow me to present to you Pair of Arrows, a brand-new electronic duo (made up of Swan on vocals/lyrics and R/D on…

Sydney rockers The Art will be joining Steel Panther on their first ever headline tour of Australia after opening for them earlier this year at the House Of Blues in LA. Having supported the likes of The Pixies, Them Crooked Vultures, Marilyn Manson, amongst others, The Art will be playing tracks from their latest album…

If you accidentally ended up at one of the many mainstream events that were on this past weekend, and are looking to reclaim some indie cred, read on. Sydney’s first Stamping Grounds Festival was held on Sunday at Manning Bar, featuring 20 of the freshest bands we’ve got, with something for everybody. Really, I stayed…

The Australian Government will join hands with 24 partners (from various government, educational and business institutions) to put on a “grand cultural festival” over the next four months, with a run of live concerts to take place throughout November as part of The Aussie BBQ event series. Oz Fest promises to be a fairly large…

Up-and-coming Australian K-Pop group Chill talks to the AU review’s Johnny Au just before they hit the stage at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, in support duties for K-Pop superstar Jay Park. They let us in on who they are, thank their fans and give us an idea of what’s to come… Camera/Edit: Larry Heath Interview: Johnny…

While backstage at Stamping Grounds Festival in Sydney over the weekend, Larry Heath caught up with frontman Pete Williamson of Melbourne’s Black Devil Yard Boss to talk about their crowdfunded record, selling soiled underwear to their fans and much more!

K-Pop Star Jay Park talks to our very own Johnny Au about how he “chillaxes”, his Australia “Jaywalkerz” – his Australian Fans – self-producing his latest record, how the success of PSY has worked to his advantage and much more… Camera/Edit: Larry Heath Interview: Johnny Au

The Trouble with Templeton talk about their new single, their upcoming American tour to CMJ and Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide and much much more… this interview took place at BIGSOUND in Brisbane, Australia.

New Zealand’s Tom Lark (sans mustache) talks to Larry Heath at BIGSOUND in Brisbane, Australia, about this music, passing out on the way over to the country and much more…