Interview: Erik Ohlsson of Millencolin (Sweden)

The AU Review reporter, John Goodridge chats with Millencolin guitarist Erik Ohlsson and finds out why he’s looking forward to the Vans Warped tour later this year. Hey Erik! How’s it going? It’s going good. I’m called Erik Millencolin [according to the operator]. I like that. Haha. I’m gonna change my last name. You can’t…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Geoffrey O'Connor (Melbourne)

the AU review catches up with Geoffrey O’Connor from Melbourne while he was at The Aussie BBQ during CMJ in New York City. We talk about his New York experience, find out what he’s up to at the moment and more.

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the AU interview: Oh Land (Denmark)

the AU review sits down with Denmark’s Nanna Øland Fabricius from Oh Land to talk about playing at the Sydney Opera House as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, her latest album Wish Bone, look towards her UK and Europe tour over their winter and the special free show at Sydney’s Beresford tomorrow night!

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the AU sessions: Andy Brown "You Wear Me Out"

the AU review presents an acoustic performance from Canada’s Andy Brown, and the track “You Wear Me Out” off his new Tinman album. Andy is currently touring Australia, during which this was filmed, in a park in Sydney.

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Tour Diaries: Lowlakes in Berlin with Half Moon Run: Part One

We (Lowlakes) arrived in Berlin two days ago; we’re here for a handful of shows with Canadian band Half Moon Run. The first is in Hamburg tomorrow, so we’ve had a bit of time to kick around the city. It’s autumn here in Europe, so there are fallen leaves everywhere. We hired some bikes today…

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TV Review: Sleepy Hollow (USA, 2013) – Season 1, Episodes 1 – 5

You’ve probably heard of the name ‘Sleepy Hollow’, you might be familiar with the original ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ story by Washington Irving, or maybe the Tim Burton horror film that featured Johnny Depp rings a bell? It’s a fairly popular and remade work of fiction and this time it gets a modern twist…

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TV Review: New Girl Episodes 5 and 6 (USA, 2013)

Well, what can we say about last week’s New Girl? First and foremost, it’s nice to see a lot of the usual humour is getting back on track, although I have to say that this season has already showcased some splendid jokes, if they really can be called that. The theme of episode five seemed to…

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TV Review: Ravenswood – Season 1 Episode 1 (USA, 2013)

Ravenswood, the new spin off series from the successful tween thriller Pretty Little Liars (PLL), jumps smack bang right into the middle of its own story line. In the latest series for young adults who like to find themselves questioning every single plot line in a television show, Ravenswood immediately slaps the audience with dark and awkward family secrets,…

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TV Review: Homeland Season 3 Episode 4 – “Game On” (US, 2013)

Homeland is back for another year. I will be chronicling the journeys of Carrie, Saul and Brody throughout the third season of the best show currently on television. Spoilers within so don’t read before viewing the episode! Previously on Homeland… Saul has betrayed Carrie by ratting her out to the government. After taking her story…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Ghost Wave (New Zealand)

the AU review sits down with Ghost Wave from New Zealand while at CMJ, to talk about CMJ, playing churches and more in LA during Culture Collide… and find out about their latest music and plans for the rest of the year…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Maria Taylor (Birmingham, Alabama)

the AU review chats to Birmingham, Alabama based artist Maria Taylor to talk about the release of her new album “Something About Knowing” (out October 29th) and much more at CMJ 2013.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Chevonne and The Fuzz (New Jersey)

the AU review chats to Chevonne and The Fuzz about playing CMJ – fitting the seven piece onto tiny stages – their new Fire At Will EP – how The Voice Season 3 fans have followed Chevonne to The Fuzz and much, much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Them Swoops (Melbourne)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Melbourne’s Them Swoops.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Quiet Company (Austin, TX)

the AU review chats to Austin, Texas based group Quiet Company at CMJ 2013 to find out what they’ve been up to since we last caught them at ACL 2013, about a year earlier. Turns out they’ve been quite busy – re-recording and re-releasing their debut album “Shine Honesty”, working on a new EP, touring…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Sol Cat (Nashville)

the AU review interviews Nashville based outfit SOL CAT to talk about their new EP “Welcome to Cowabunga” EP, playing CMJ and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Streets of Laredo (New Zealand)

the AU review talk to New Zealand indie-folk duo Streets of Laredo while in New York for CMJ 2013. The band talk about relocating to New York, recording their EPs at home and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: NONONO (Sweden)

the AU review sits down with Swedish Trio NONONO while at CMJ in New York City for their first ever official shows in the USA. We talk about the shows, coming to America, Australian plans and more!

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the AU interview at CMJ: Rocket and the Ghost (Brooklyn)

the AU review meets Rocket and the Ghost at CMJ 2013, a band from Brooklyn, New York, to talk about their CMJ experience, their upcoming EP release (out November 5th), their single “Goodbye” and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Georgia Potter and Jordan Rakei (Brisbane)

the AU review sits down with Brisbane’s Georgia Potter and her mate Jordan Rakei to talk about what they’re up to in New York City – recording a new track, popping into the JETLAG showcase at CMJ and more! We also find out what Jordan Rakei is doing with his own material. A talented chap!

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Tour Diaries: The Delta Riggs in the USA (Oct 2013) – Part One

I had the opportunity to catch up with The Delta Riggs a few times on their journey around the USA. They started in LA, with a special show at the Bootleg Bar – accompanied by a slew of fantastic talent from Australia, including Tigertown, Oh Mercy and Bored Nothings. It felt like every Australian in…

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the AU sessions: Darren Middleton "Let Go"

the AU review presents Darren Middleton performing his track “Let Go” from his new album Translations. Performed acoustically for the AU sessions.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Jason Hall from Western Addiction (San Francisco)

the AU review talks to Jason Hall from San Francisco Punk Rockers Western Addiction while at CMJ about their return to the stage – why they went off the stage in the first place – performing at CMJ with The Flatliners and Good Riddance and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Jodi Good (New York)

the AU review sits down with emerging artist Jodi Good – from New York City – while at CMJ 2013. We talk about her debut EP “Definitely Different”, why she prefers Nashville over New York and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: A.L.X. from Love Crushed Velvet (New York)

the AU review sits down with lead singer and songwriter A.L.X. from New York City outfit Love Crushed Velvet at CMJ, talking about their music, touring America and Europe and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: NGHBRS (Long Island)

the AU review meets Long Island outfit NGHBRS while in New York City for CMJ. We talk about their music, playing the festival, their hatred of vowels (and the current trend of that in the industry) and much more!

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the AU interview at CMJ: Stillwater Giants (Perth)

the AU review catches up with The Stillwater Giants from Perth while they were at The Aussie BBQ during CMJ in New York City. We talk about their New York experience, which included performing in a tram, find out what they’re up to at the moment musically and more.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Lily Claire from Lily and the Parlour Tricks (New York)

the AU review talks to Lily Claire from New York City outfit Lily and the Parlour Tricks at CMJ 2013 about her fine city, her music, touring and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Tigertown (Australia)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Tigertown.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Sheppard (Brisbane)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Brisbane’s Sheppard.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Bombay Show Pig (Amsterdam)

the AU review meets The Hague/Amsterdam Indie Rock duo Bombay Show Pig to talk about their music, their experiences in America at CMJ and Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide and more!

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