Music

Missy Higgins has (finally) returned with a new single, “Unashamed Desire”, her first in over five years. It follows her private decision to quit music despite selling over a million copies of her first two albums. The story of the journey that brought her back to music forms the backbone of her new album The…

Following a 7 year hiatus, Fiona Apple has just released her new single “Every Single Night”, which you can listen to below. It’s the lead track from her forthcoming album The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do (say that…

Before the gents from Perth’s Split Seconds head out on the road for a national tour promoting their latest single “Top Floor”, we caught up with them to have a quick chat and find out a little bit more about them, here’s what we discovered: How did the band meet? Mostly at various pubs around…

Curated by the one and only Hoodoo Gurus, Sydney’s Dig It Up! festival – which took over four venues in Enmore – proved that if you create a one off experience with an inspired lineup, the people will come in their droves. And with lines around the corner on arrival (the only line I’d see…

Our live coverage from last year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival in Washington State, USA, unveiled it as one of the must-do festivals on the global circuit and with this years line-up sharing several key performers with this year’s Splendour In The Grass line-up (including Jack White, The Shins and Explosions In The Sky), all eyes will…

We catch up with Gideon and Husky from Melbourne band Husky to find out what they’ve been up to lately, get their opinions on SXSW and learn about their experiences with The Aussie BBQ. Camera: Mandy Hall Interview: Larry Heath Edit: Tony Lendrum Producer: Andrew Wade With thanks to Stage Mothers and Bigpond.

23-year-old Sydneysider, Jonathan Boulet, first came onto the music scene in late 2009 after successfully releasing his debut single, “A Community Service Announcement”. How could you not love this song? Fast forward a few years and he’s (finally) back again with another single release, entitled “This Song Is Called Ragged,” for upcoming LP, We Keep…

Enchanting British songstress Imogen Heap returned to our shores after only a year has passed, to play at an intimate show for her Adelaide fans. With her last album Ellipse having been released two years ago and new songs in the works, I am anticipating an exciting show from this renowned eclectic and creative performer….

We catch up backstage at The Aussie BBQ at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas, with Melbourne/LA group Electric Jellyfish. Interviewer: Larry Heath Camera: Mandy Hall Editor: Rick Clifford Producer: Andrew Wade

We catch up with Otto and Kid from Sydney band Sleepmakeswaves to find out what they’ve been up to lately, get their opinions on SXSW and learn about their experiences with The Aussie BBQ. Interviewer: Larry Heath Camera: Mandy Hall Editor: Tony Lendrum Producer: Andrew Wade

Now I only read about Set List just before it was announced, so I was pretty excited when I got handed the interview, tell me a little bit about it? Where was the initial idea conceived? The idea is the product of evil genius Troy Conrad, who created Set List. He invited me to come…

Georgia Fields is generating what we silly gig reviewers like to blurt out as a buzz in the music industry. A sold out crowd probably isn’t a buzz however, it’s more a sound that can align itself with infatuation. Georgia appears on stage in a beautiful gold skirt and colourful implements in her hair –…

Hitting Australia for Splendour in the Grass in July, we caught up with Electric Guest while they were in Texas to chat about the impending Australian tour, their experiences in Texas, what we can expect from their debut record (Mondo – Released in Australia 24th April and produced by the one and only Dangermouse), music…

Larry Heath catches up with legendary guitarist Billy Duffy of The Cult at SXSW 2012 to talk about working with Ian, the new record, touring America, their experiences in Australia and so very much more… a great chat: we had trouble cutting the interview down! The Cult’s ninth studio album, Choice of Weapon, will be…

When Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips was in town for Harvest last November, he stopped by the 4ZZZ studios in Brisbane to partake in a bit of an experiment… it’s hard to explain exactly what happened, so maybe let’s leave that to the video – in the first video in our new documentary series.

Larry sits down is Nick and Aaron from New Zealand’s Cairo Knife Fight while at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Tim Key is somewhat of a peculiar comic. His trademark quirky, untraditional-styled poetry, delivered with impeccable timing, makes his new show Masterslut one of the must see shows at this years Melbourne International Comedy Festival. I chat with the British comic while he’s unpacking his belongings. ‘Oh did you just get in?’ I ask. ‘No’…

In one of the most candid interviews, a flu-ridden and raspy-sounding Kim Churchill spoke to our editor, Larry Heath, about the new album, new single, touring, his connection with Canada, surfing, the weather and much, much more! How many shows have you done? Three shows? Yeah, done three shows now. You’ve got nothing tomorrow? Thank…

Whether you were at the festival itself, or you were glued to your computer screen, this past weekend was all about the first weekend of Coachella, which featured one amazing performance after another, for three jam-packed days. Gotye held the flag up high for Australia (though pulled the live stream last minute), and impressed, but…

In just a few hours we’ll be finally hearing the 2012 Splendour in the Grass lineup. But so far we do know ONE artist who’s making the journey: UK’s Zulu Winter. From their forthcoming record Language, which is due out locally on May 11th, here’s the latest single “Key To My Heart”. Let’s see what…

Newtons Nation and bandit.fm Records are searching for an unsigned artist to perform at Newtons Nation Festival on Sat April 28th April. This competition closes TODAY at 5pm with the winner being announced tomorrow. Just in case there were any of you out there still thinking of entering, we thought we’d have a look at…

Let’s cut to the chase, as let’s face it, you’ve been waiting long enough! Hitting Belongil Fields in Byron Bay this July 27, 28 and 29 for the 2012 Splendour in the Grass festival will be… Jack White, Bloc Party (ONLY AUSTRALIAN SHOW), Smashing Pumpkins, At The Drive-In (ONLY AUSTRALIAN SHOW), Lana Del Rey, Azealia…

Hitting Australia for Splendour in the Grass in July, we caught up with Zulu Winter while they were in Texas to chat about the impending Australian tour, their experiences in Texas, what we can expect from their debut record (due out in Australia on May 11th), what it meant to sign to Dew Process and…

A strange, unfamiliar synthesised sound, almost shoegaze-like, beckons at the beginning of the new Silversun Pickups single, “Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)”. It is at that moment, conclusions are made that listeners will experience something new from the Los Angeles band in the near future. Their third full-length album, Neck Of The Woods, will be out…

Currently touring with The Cribs, we caught up with Detroit group The Hounds Below while they were at SXSW to talk about their forthcoming record, the new band, their music, their live show, their experiences at SXSW and we have a special guest appearance from the one-and-only Nardwuar. Camera: Andrew Wade Interviewer/Editor: Larry Heath

Future of the Left talk to the AU review about their new album, their dislike of SXSW, mobile homeless wifi, The Smashing Pumpkins and a bunch of other random… ahem, shit. LANGUAGE WARNING: This interview contains some naughty words. Camera: Andrew Wade Interviewer/Editor: Larry Heath

When Claire Knight of the AU review catches up with Hercules and Love Affair backstage at the 2012 Future Music Festival, we find out about the bands live changes since their last tour, how the shows have been going, how Australia was a changing point for the band and a little bit of fashion… Interview:…

Backstage at The Aussie BBQ (Canadian Music Week in Toronto, March 2012), we catch up with Brisbane’s DZ Deathrays to talk about their American tour, their new record Bloodstreams, UK & NME Loving, The Aussie BBQ and much more… Interview: Larry Heath Camera: Andrew Wade Editor: Nathan Atkins

One of my personal favourite bands I caught (unexpectedly) when I was in Toronto last month was the Austria/UK group Bensh, and they’ve just released a music video for the simple but catchy track “Doubt”. Enjoy! And I’m looking forward to seeing what the rest of the contributors at the AU think… they’ll be posting…

We catch up with LA-based Andy Clockwise to find out why he moved to the States, what he’s been up to lately, get his opinion on SXSW and learn about his experiences over the years with The Aussie BBQ. Includes a special shout out to Devo. Devo! Interviewer/Editor: Larry Heath Camera: Mandy Hall