While at MIDEM in Cannes (France), I caught up with young Canadian singer-songwriter Chris Assaad to talk about his music, his new EP “Into The Light” and his love for Australia. How are you Chris? Is it your first time in Cannes? I’m good. Well, sort of, I’ve been to Nice a couple of times,…
Craig Schram and Nathan Burge from Canadian indie band The Provincial Archive sat down with me for a quick chat on MIDEM’s last day. We talked about their music, the origin of their band’s name and the potential release of a new album. So, last day here at MIDEM, how has it been for you?…
Locals Twerps had the arduous task of warming up the crowd on an early, Wednesday evening. Their dreamy laid back pop goes down well on record, however the bulk of their set didn’t do much for me. Twerps play with no thrills, their live performance doesn’t add much to the studio recordings, they didn’t seem…
Sometimes words can’t do justice to the beauty music can evoke. You have to experience it for yourself. At the very least, I don’t consider myself a good enough writer to do so. Tonight at the Sydney Opera House brings me one such moment, where UK songstress Laura Marling embraced a sold out crowd performing…
Last in Australia performing spellbinding shows with Isobel Campbell for Splendour, Mark Lanegan will be bringing his Band to Australia for the first time in 8 years, celebrating the release of their new record Blues Funeral, released just last week. Produced by Alain Johannes, Blues Funeral (out now through Remote Control) is Mark Lanegan Band’s…
Brooklyn band Here We Go Magic return with the single “Make Up Your Mind” taken from the forthcoming album A Different Ship, produced by Radiohead’s “sixth member” and producer Nigel Godrich who became ‘a big fan’ after watching their set at the 2010 Glastonbury Festival. Listen to it below and then our contributors will give…
I arrived at the Metro Theatre for this phenomenal (and criminally undersold) triple bill to hear a couple of new tracks from Sydney’s Guineafowl, opening up the night in their usual classy fashion. The new track sounded promising, keeping us on our toes for their long awaited debut LP, hopefully being released later this year….
It was revealed today that Splendour in the Grass will be returning to its home in Byron, after two years at Woodfordia. But given the public forums over the application to have the festival at North Byron Parklands, they have decided to return to where it all began: Belongil Fields. According to the press release,…
Sleepmakeswaves, the Sydney-based instrumental rockers, kick off an extensive Australian tour tomorrow, celebrating their debut album …and so we destroyed everything. The band’s “(hello) Australia” tour stretches across 6 states in February and March, before heading to the USA showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas and then embarking on a headlining European tour, including co-headlining…
And so here we have it. Another day, another festival announcement. But there are few we get quite as excited about as Groovin’ The Moo. Touring five region cities every May, the festival is a unique way to connect with festival goers outside of the capital cities, while creating a lineup and atmosphere that competes…
Speaking at a press conference in Sydney a short time ago, the Hon. George Souris (NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts) alongside the President of Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, on satellite from New York (along with a few performers from the Broadway production), announced the return of The Lion King to…
Last Friday night, The Bakery in Perth played host to American psych-rockers and Animal Collective label signees, Prince Rama as part of the second annual Fringe World Festival. Local duo Gulls kicked off proceedings with a subtle and mesmerising performance. Gulls are made up of Amber Fresh (Rabbit Island) on vocals/guitar and Matt Aitken (Gilbert…
Yesterday the sun came out in Sydney, without a cloud in sight, and the revellers came out in force, selling out the 2012 Laneway Festival in the mid afternoon. Bands M83 (pictured above), Feist, The Drums, Cults and Active Child received among the largest crowds (and singalongs thanks to their triple j hits) of the…
Not a cloud could be found as we made our way to the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Sydney. Indeed, the sun had come out to play on a typically beautiful Sydney summer day (which we haven’t seen much of this year); a stark contrast to the weather of last year and a very welcome…
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 irony of hosting Melbourne’s hippest festival in the western suburbs will never grow old and while the party has been in its new home for the third year running, some minor teething problems are yet to be eradicated, so let’s get the whinging out of the way first. The actual set up of the…
We catch up with Melbourne rockers Stonefield backstage at the Big Day Out in Sydney to talk about playing Glastonbury, BDO, being sisters (and young sisters at that), plus we get a hint as to what to expect in 2012… CREDITS: Camera: Yaya Stempler Interviewer: Claire Knight Editor: Larry Heath
We caught up with Vintage Trouble after their Sydney Festival performances to chat about how to party, birthdays, new material and much more! So you’re in Australia for the first time as a band. Have you been here previously? We’ve been here, done the whole backpacking from Cairns to Byron Bay. Have you been to…
Berlin based duo Kool Thing performed one of the best sets of live music that I’ve seen so far this year. As soon as the house lights went down, the droning electronics kicked in and Jon Dark and Julie Chance began to move trance like to the beats, it was obvious that we were about…
We catch up with Sydney’s Faker backstage at the Big Day Out to talk about the festival itself and find out what led them to put their latest record online for free at the end of last year… CREDITS: Interview and Edit: Larry Heath Camera: Yaya Stempler
In our final Peats Ridge Interview from the New Years 2011 event, we caught up with Sydney based electronic artist Oliver Tank, to chat about the year past and the year ahead…
We caught up with Kina Grannis to talk about touring, some new material, and much more! How are you going there Kina? I’m doing really well! Where about’s an I speaking to you from? I’m in Dublin right now. Have you been to Dublin before? This is the second time actually. I played here last…
We caught up with the drummer of My Morning Jacket to talk to them about touring, recording, the muppets and much more! How are you going, Patrick? Yeah, I’m doing alright! Are you home at the moment? Yeah, I am. I’m in Kentucky. How is the weather there at the moment? It’s suppose to be…
Last night media were treated to an epic 15 course degustation at Sydney’s newest restaurant hot spot, Bruno’s, downstairs at Hunky Dory on Oxford St. The restaurant first opened a year or so ago, though last night was the celebration of the restaurant’s relaunch with Chef Daniele Trimarchi (Icebergs / Fratelli Paradiso) in command. Our…
If you were wondering why our previous installment of ‘Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2012’ didn’t feature any local acts… there was a reason for that. We have debated, deliberated and pulled many strands of hair in wishing that more could be included in the list. However, the following native heroes made the cut… in…
In town for Laneway Festival and a few sideshows, Feist has returned to our screens with a music video for the wonderful track “The Bad In Each Other”. Shot in Mexico, it’s a great watch. Enjoy! Remaining Australian Tour Dates: 02-01 Melbourne, Australia – Palais Theatre 02-04 Melbourne, Australia – Laneway Festival 02-05 Sydney, Australia…
Backstage at Big Day Out in Sydney, Larry Heath catches up with Luke and Rob from Melbourne outfit King Cannons. CREDITS: http://www.kingcannons.com/ Camera: Yaya Stempler Editors: Shasha Gong and Larry Heath Interviewer: Larry Heath
In December, The Mark of Cain returned with their anticipated single “Barkhammer”. It’s first single from their forthcoming LP Songs Of The Third and Fifth (due in store early 2012 via Feel Presents / FUSE) and is available on iTunes now. You can enjoy the track below and then listen to what our contributors have…
We caught up with upcoming band Toucan at Peats Ridge Festival to talk about the festival, their EP Brave New World, and much more! How is it going? Did you guys just wake up? Nah, we didn’t just wake up. We just went to check out sound bands. To be honest none of us have…
Big props to locals Loon Lake who took on the massive crowd of revellers with all the bravado of a headlining act and managed to keep them engaged and dancing for the duration of their set. There are so many guitar bands floating around at the moment that I personally find it difficult to distinguish…
