Organisers of Canberra’s Mission To Launch Festival regretfully announce that the festival has suspended ticket sales and is officially cancelled. The decision has been a very difficult one for organisers who, as Canberra locals themselves, envisaged bringing a world-class party to the nation’s capital for New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, the current economic climate has seen…
The Rapture are heading to Australia in March, and while we await their return they have debuted the music video for “Sail Away” off their latest LP In The Grace of Your Love. Funnily enough, it was directed by Australia’s own Kris Moyes. Enjoy!
The Take 40 Stars Of Summer party, presented by the new Toyota Yaris, returns this year to launch the summer party season in seriously glamorous style. Set against a stunning harbour backdrop, this uber- exclusive, decadent summer soiree will feature intimate live performances from dance music powerhouse Sneaky Sound System and ARIA Award nominee Havana…
Let’s get those diaries open… it’s time for the Big Day Out sideshow announcements! While this is the vast majority of sideshows we’ll be getting for BDO in 2012, we’re sure there’s more dates to come and more artists to be announced so stay tuned… but for now… away we go! Tickets to all shows…
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DAMNDOGS Australian Tour Dates: 11/30/11 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi Beach (w/ Gold Fields) 12/2/11- Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills 12/3/11- Homebake Festival, Sydney
So, let’s learn a little bit about Winter People. They are a six-piece post-rock/folk band from Sydney with no less than five vocalists and two violinists. Epic. They are currently on a national tour with Busby Marou. And they have a debut album due for release in early 2012! Off that album comes this track,…
While bands like R.E.M are splitting up, others are getting back together… Reuniting after an over 10 year hiatus, Irish alternative rock band, The Cranberries, announced the release of their new and sixth studio album Roses, available on Valentine’s Day, 2012. Furthermore, what comes out with this news is “Show Me The Way” a free…
The hugely successful national run of Tim and Neil Finn tribute concerts – They Will Have Their Way – continued last night with a sold out show at the Sydney Opera House, the first of three at the venue. The show sees seven well regarded Australian artists – Seeker Lover Keeper (Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmann…
Ready yourself, the return of Ladyhawke is imminent… Ladyhawke proudly announced the details of two extremely intimate gigs happening this month on the East Coast. Wednesday 23rd November – Phoenix Bar, Sydney Wednesday 7th December – The Tote, Melbourne The gigs will be the first time those of local shores will be able to soak…
Super Best Friends announce the release of Karma Karma – the first single from the band’s soon to be released EP, Handshake – and a tour to go along with it. Throughout November, the Canberra three piece will take their show on the road, playing to crowds in Sydney, south coast and regional NSW, Canberra,…
While at the Aussie BBQ at the Delancey in New York during CMJ, Larry Heath catches up with Brisbane two piece The Grates – John and Patience. In this UNCUT interview, we chat about living (and eating) in New York, their new record Secret Rituals, touring and more! Interview & Edit: Larry Heath / Camera:…
On their way back to Australia for Laneway, we have the latest video from the UK’s Wu Lyf. If you’re a fan of young people running and NOT being blown to pieces (M.I.A) or jumping off a cliff and going all Peter Pan on our arses (Sigur Ros), then then this is the clip for…
They concluded one of the longest Australian tours by any international act in 2010, now Guttermouth are returning to their second home to do an extended tour of the East Coast of Australia. Straight out of Huntington Beach, California; Guttermouth have been stirring controversy for almost 25 years with few bands matching the intensity on…
What once was considered taboo is now fast becoming a regular occurrence. Gone are the days of being obligated to sing live in front of crowds, whether it is at a live concert, sporting event or television studio. The phenomenon of lip-syncing is advantageous for a singer if they are not up to their usual…
In a special Harvest sideshow, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah + Nantes played the Oxford Art Factory on a Monday night! Pete Dovgan was there to catch the action.
While at the Aussie BBQ at CMJ last month, Larry Heath caught up with Melbourne electronic outfit Clubfeet to talk about the CMJ experience, working with Dimitri in Paris, Crystal Fighters, playing in front of Dangermouse, the definition of “Vacation”, music videos, their upcoming album and more… How has the New York experience been treating…
It’s barely been two years since an “intimate showcase” featuring Florence and the Machine was just a run of the mill gig for the London based band. Indeed, the meteoric rise that has led Florence Welch and her band to this point – the release of their second record Ceremonials – has been a joy…
Like a savaged dog looking for revenge, Kill City Creeps are quickly leaving their mark on Sydney punters who are packing Upstairs at the Beresford for their November residency every Saturday this month. . If you haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, here’s the sort of sexy stuff you’re missing: ‘I Got…
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Wiggles, some of Australia’s best songwriters have reinterpreted 20 of their songs for Rewiggled: A Tribute To The Wiggles. In this recently released video, Bluejuice cover “Wake Up Jeff!”, which is pretty amazing. I feel like I should be wearing a Sombrero!
Filmed at the Snake Pit in Los Angeles while we were in town for Culture Collide, Larry chats to LA local Hanni El Khatib about his upcoming Australian tour (Peats Ridge / Pyramid Rock + FBi Social in Sydney 29th December and The Tote in Melbourne NYD), performing with Wanda Jackson in Switzerland, his new…
Heading through the strange venue that is The Buffalo Club, I felt I was in some sort of strange vortex of time between war-time Australia and a fashion palace that was dimly lit for an accidental hippie. Regardless, the venue provided an unusual backdrop for some slightly unusual music (maybe not too unusual if you’ve…
Crowds in Melbourne can be a fickle thing. When going to see live bands of the softer denomination the musicians can often be drowned out by the sound of the paying punters who loudly and rudely converse for the duration of their set, which arguably defeats the purpose of going to see the band in…
Dear AJ and the Harvest Team, You nailed it! Congratulations on a successful festival. Hugs and kisses, Larry and the AU review team. Open letters to management are usually negative affairs, where people complain about this and that, but you know what – credit should be given where credit is due, and in the case…
For every budding music journalist, I think it’s inevitable for your mind to turn to Almost Famous. There’s an innate desire to experience the rock and roll lifestyle, follow a band around and write about it. Unfortunately, when you – for one reason or another – end up running the publication you work for as…
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What better way to spend Remembrance Day than by celebrating the classic songs of Nick Drake, performed by a wonderful selection of artists from around the world and accompanied by a remarkable thirteen piece ensemble. The night, titled Way To Blue, after the Drake song of the same name, was curated by Joe Boyd, who…
We sit down with Baltimore native and dance party expert Dan Deacon to discuss his upcoming Australian tour, as well as his new album and what it’s like working with the director of The Godfather. Hey Dan, how are you? Good, how are you? Yeah, good thanks, where are you calling from today? I’m in…
Before I start this review, I would like to preface it by admitting that I am not a guru on all things metal, so the technical side of this review will sadly be restricted to the standard clichés of using adjectives such as ‘brutal’ and ‘vicious’, etc. I do, however, think that part of the…
