Music

Orbital’s 2004 album Blue Album was supposed to be the British duo’s final legacy, leaving fans to mourn the loss of one of the 90s most heralded and unique electronica acts. But after a few years apart, Phil and Paul Hartnoll regrouped for what turned out to be a successful reunion world tour. Wanting to…

While backstage at The Aussie BBQ in Austin, Texas, during SXSW, we catch up with our good friends from Brisbane, The John Steel Singers, who bring us up to date on all their shenanigans.

By the time I hit day three, one thing had become perfectly clear: people who loved New Orleans Jazz Festival LOVED New Orleans Jazz Festival. Pretty much everyone we had met over the last few days has had a million stories to tell, with their visits to the festival well into the double digits. Not…

The final day of Jazz Fest was all about one thing: the Foo Fighters (sure they were out of place here, but then again so was Ne-Yo, so I wouldn’t overthink this “Jazz” definition). Anyone who knows me knows I’m a bit of a fanboy thanks to my adoption of their music from an early…

Frank Turner’s Australian tour rolled into Perth this week, bringing with him friends old and new. If you doubt the power of rock and roll, you should really come to a Frank Turner gig. An undeniably charismatic performer, Turner is able to successfully bring together such seemingly disparate music lovers. There aren’t too many gigs…

Echoing the sentiments of many who attended the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, the San Francisco Chronicle said this year’s event affirmed its position as “the best damn time on the face of the earth.” The 2012 Jazz Fest was attended by an estimated 450,000 people over the course of…

I first saw Graveyard Train on Spicks and Specks, performing cover songs in their own unique style. I was enthralled then by their swampy, gritty country sound. With their double bass, harmonica, carnivalesque banjo, steal guitar, a coffin-shaped washboard and a hammer and chain, they are one of the most exciting bands to come out…

From hits, such as “Sleepyhead”, “Little Secrets” and of course, “The Reeling,” comes another single from synth-pop band Passion Pit that is already shaping up to be another stunner. “Take A Walk” exudes a euphoric beat that makes you want to get down and dance, rather than take a walk. Taken from their new album,…

In this month’s AU Crew Poll, we asked ten of our contributors to tell us which artists they were dying to see perform live in Australia. As you will soon find out, most of our contributors had a lot to say on the matter! Jay-Z, Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine and Of Montreal “I don’t…

Photos from the first ever World Movies Secret Cinema. Hundreds of guests converged in Taylor Square to discover the secret location was Lo-Fi and The Standard. Everyone was given Iranian “currency” which could be exchanged for free drinks, along with plentiful Persian cuisine. To win a VIP experience at the next Secret Cinema (including flights…

The second day of our time at the festival was full of new discoveries – and where better than New Orleans to discover something outside of your usual musical experiences? And today as Jazz Fest went live on YouTube, we hope a fair few of you were able to enjoy the festival and discover a…

Busy bee, Anna Lunoe, is one of the country’s biggest producers who is proudly representing Australia abroad while revealing to our editor, Larry Heath, about all the excitement from SXSW, her travel tug-of-war, upcoming releases and much more! We tried to catch up during SXSW, but as always it was a pretty crazy time for…

Talk about being a long way from home. It has been a matter of circumstance that has led to me heading to New Orleans (or, “Nawlins”, as it’s affectionately known) this year for my first ever Jazz Fest. A city which continues to recover from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina in the outlying areas, here…

As we introduce yet another feature to The AU Review, there are plenty of things to be excited about over the next month. What are they, exactly? Well, read on… 1. Digitalism Australian Tour For the longest time, the German duo have played across the nation at various festivals including Parklife and Field Day, but…

In September 2011, Australian soul singer/songwriter Ray Mann relocated to Berlin and began recording and releasing his new album Sketches, online, one track at a time. Instead of disappearing for 12 months and then resurfacing with a finished album, Ray is completing each song – and its accompanying video – online, month-to-month, with audience participation….

The delightful Lia Tsamoglou, who goes by the name of Melodie Nelson, is back again and we couldn’t be more excited to hear her new single featuring guest vocals from frontman of Crayon Fields, Geoffrey O’Connor. Entitled “Six Six Six,” the nostalgic slow jam is such a great way to unwind as its tempo is…

South African born, Sydney raised musician Jonti talks about his latest music, living and working between Australia and LA and SXSW while at The Aussie BBQ in Austin, Texas.

Walking into the venue to have my ears assaulted by a punk cover of Dido wasn’t the best introduction to Sydney based group Chicks Who Love Guns. The band of larrikins seemed to have some hardcore groupies in the crowd, and to their credit they had a fun presence, but their music was not to…

Backstage at The Aussie BBQ at Canadian Music Week in Toronto we caught up with WA outfit Minute 36.

Adelaide group Traveller and Fortune talk about playing Canadian Music Week, saving money for their travels, their music, and why not to drink five nights in a row… Interviewer: Larry Heath Camera: Andrew Wade Editor: Nathan Atkins

We catch up with Melbourne’s Jordie Lane while he was at The Aussie BBQ in Toronto during Canadian Music Week!

Hot on the heels of the announcement of música /RECORDINGS, we caught up with the man behind the música brand – Kane Bligh – to talk about the artists they’re working with, their /TUMBALONG event and much more! How long has /RECORDINGS been in the works? It’s always been part of the greater vision for…

Over the years, the ridiculously talented Brendan Maclean has become well known as “King of the Tweet , a Triple j radio personality and actor of the screen (soon to appear in The Great Gatsby, which recently employed 95% of the arts workforce in Australia*). But some of you may not realise he’s also one…

Welcome to the introduction of our new feature! One that hopes to make you reflect on all the good times (and possibly some bad times) over the last month. So, what events in April stood out for you? Before you go off into a train of thought, here’s our top 10 highlights for the month…

We catch up with Ben Hallett from Gold Coast group Skyway ahead of their appearance at Newton’s Nation festival in Bathurst, NSW this weekend! Skyway have been announced to play Newtowns Nation Festival on Saturday the 28th of April. Being a 3 day festival as it is, is the band thinking about pitching a tent…

We catch up with Adelaide outfit Lowrider while we’re backstage at The Aussie BBQ in Austin, Texas. Edit: Shasha Gong Interview: Larry Heath Camera: Mandy Hall Producer: Andrew Wade

We catch up with Melbourne duo Big Scary while they’re backstage at The Aussie BBQ in Austin during SXSW.

We catch up with Sydney group The Jefferson backstage at the Aussie BBQ in Toronto – part of Canadian Music Week. Interviewer: Larry Heath Camera: Andrew Wade Editor: Nathan Atkins

Come June 7th (through June 10th), tens of thousands will once again flock to Tennessee’s ultimate makeshift arena to bask in Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival’s eleventh annual outing. Leading the extravaganza is Radiohead, The Beach Boys (reformed, featuring Brian Wilson), Bon Iver, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Australia’s own The Temper Trap (pictured) and Bonnaroo…