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…
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.
