The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Fremantle’s The Love Junkies are one of the showcasing bands at the event (and you can see them DJ at our 5th Birthday Party on Friday!) so we caught up with them to get a taste of…
As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow – we continue our pre-interview series talking to Melbourne outfit Them Swoops about what they’re expecting from the event, life on the road, what’s next from the group and more… Tell us what you’re up to at the moment… We’ve just released…
As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow, we continue our pre-interview series talking to locals Slip On Stereo about what they’re expecting from the event, life on the road, what’s next from the group and more… Tell us what you’re up to at the moment Slip on Stereo are…
High expectations come with buying a ticket to a live DJ set. Unlike a live band, they can’t often interrupt the music to speak to the crowd or ask for an encore. But that’s how Alison Wonderland has gathered a band of followers – with a live show that interweaves top songs of the moment…
Having only become an Anberlin fan in the past year thanks to the recommendation of a close friend, I wasn’t sure what to expect from their live show. Yes, they made rock music, but how would the energy transfer to the stage? However, with such a strong line up, it wasn’t hard for my friend…
For Tonight Alive, the past two years have been dedicated to the promotion of their debut album — an effort that has been a huge success. But their recent show at The Hi Fi marked the last show in that era. With the release of their second album awaiting them the next day, our Aussie…
“I’d rather have no one care and make music that I don’t like than continue making music I don’t like, which is what we did”. Check out this fascinating interview with Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail from when they were in the country last month. It tells the story of a band in a transitional…
Taking a slice of “Bourne Identity”, South Korean director Ryoo Seung-wan attempts to make an action-packed spy film reflecting upon the emotional connections denied to those who live as secret agents. Welcome to The Berlin File. In a hotel in Berlin, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong (Ha Jung-woo) is brokering an arms deal with a Russian broker and…
Whatcha Wearin’? is a movie that was shown as part of KOFFIA 2013. This movie dealt with more mature themes, which made it really stand out to couples and very close best friends. The opening to the movie was interesting, fun and engaging. The organizers of KOFFIA set the night as “pajama night’ where the idea was…
Pixies are back! …again! Though it remains a vocally Black Francis / Frank Black affair. Check out the brand new music video for the track “Indie Cindy” which was released today. It’s already stuck in our heads… don’t know about you! The music video was directed by LAMAR+NIK, who we caught up with at SXSW…
With the Sydney Fringe Festival kicking off this Friday, Larry took some time out to chat with the festival’s spokesperson Kerri Glasscock to talk about per picks of the festival and more! You’re dealing with a lot of venues this year, but it’s not a sudden thing is it? I think you’d hope that it’s…
Ahead of their first tour to Australia and New Zealand since 2010 we caught up with lead singer and guitarist Joey Burns of Calexico to have a chat about their most recent album Algiers, recording in New Orleans, killing time on tour and much more. Hello, how are you? I’m good, thanks for calling Simon….
Fresh from the stage of the FYF Fest in LA, Michael David of Classixx took the time to chat with Larry about the duo’s new record, meat pies and their upcoming trip to Australia as part of the Listen Out parties.
Ahead of their Soundwave Festival tour early next year, Larry caught up with Kelen Capener, bassist for The Story So Far to see what the band has been up to ahead of their massive northern hemisphere autumn and winter tour. Where are you at the moment? I am actually sitting in my car at the…
Film-makers who operate in the area of short films have the unenviable task of captivating their audience in a very short period of time. There’s no time for the film to find its feet or grow on the audience; it must make its impression quickly and precisely. It is particularly impressive when a short film…
We’ve all witnessed it, whether on the news at an extreme scale, in our schools or workplaces, and may have been a victim or an instigator at some point. Bullying is a social sticking point, something that floats in and out of our peripheral vision, whether we acknowledge it or not. Director Shin Su-Won pulls the matter…
We talk to Mitzi ahead of their BIGSOUND appearance. They let us in on what they’re up to at the moment, what the rest of the year will be holding, what we can expect from them at BIGSOUND and more… What are you up to at the moment… what are you promoting at BIGSOUND? We…
I am Duckeye are a comedy rock band from Melbourne who are also celebrating their 5 year anniversary this month. It’s hard to gauge who’s had more success in that time, a revered and informative website or a band that sing short songs about dicks. Only time will tell. We’ve played countless shows, toured all…
Ahead of their BIGSOUND appearance, Sydney’s SHE REX let us in on what they’re up to at the moment, what the rest of the year will be holding, what we can expect from them at BIGSOUND and their love of Queens of the Stone Age. Tell us what you’re up to at the moment… what…
Fresh off playing the AU review’s 5th Birthday Party in Sydney, we talk to The Guppies ahead of their BIGSOUND appearance. They let us in on what they’re up to at the moment, what the rest of the year will be holding, what we can expect from them at BIGSOUND and more… Tell us what…
Ahead of their BIGSOUND appearance, Melbourne duo Clubfeet let us in on what they’re up to at the moment, what we can expect from them at BIGSOUND, they join in on the loving Nick Cave bandwagon and fill us in on the US release of Heirs and Graces. Tell us what you’re up to at…
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been asking our musical friends about their favourite music – and favourite musical moments – from the last 5 years. Thanks to our friends at Guvera, we’ve compiled some of these songs into a special playlist. Come and join us! Let’s look back at some of the best…
Earlier this year, while at SXSW, Larry sat down with the cast and crew of the 2013 reboot of Evil Dead. Here’s the chat we had with one of Larry’s personal heroes, Bruce Campbell (producer and star of the original film) and fellow producer Rob Tapert. Here’s what went down as we talk about CGI,…
If there’s one thing you can’t accuse John Mayer of, it’s that his music is generic and pigeonholed. As a recording artist, his styles have ranged from radio friendly pop rock to blues, to folk, country and even white-man soul. Examining his sixth studio record Paradise Valley, it’s interesting to see where his musical direction is shifting to…
We talk to the frontman of one of the most infamous live bands on the planet, Gogol Bordello to catch up on their new album, Pura Vida Conspiracy, whether they have any plans to tour Australia again, clown training and more! Congratulations on the new album. Are you enjoying getting to play the new songs…
We may seem far from a world of heightened suffering and melodramatic love affairs but the Australian reworking of French classics on Melodie Française could be the perfect soundtrack to a wine-heavy dinner party. Francophiles will love it – there is more value upon recognising the originals – but the album speaks to any music…
the AU review turned five years old earlier this month, and to celebrate, throughout the month of August we’re asking many of our music industry friends to help us look back on the last five years of music! Today we catch up with rockers (and favourites of the AU) Zeahorse who fill us in on…
We caught up with up-and-coming Melbourne hip hop artist L-FRESH The LION to talk about his music, speaking at TEDx, launching a clothing label (Power To The Peaceful Community), asylum and the current Australian election, his new single “One” and much more… Tell us a bit about how you got started in music. I started…
Editor’s Note: The following interview took place last week, before Brisbane’s Cub Scouts announced they were changing their name to Cub Sport in response to legal proceedings from Scouts Australia. It’s a pity to see this happen – but like The Preatures, PVT and DZ Deathrays before them, a slight name change might actually be…
Upon the trailer’s release, those who aren’t familiar with Cassandra Clare’s novels – the source material – immediately began comparing The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones to Twilight and Harry Potter. While the Harald Zwart-directed film is a worthwhile addition to the tween fantasy genre, it fails in more ways than one and is unlikely to impress anyone over the…
