the AU interview: Joel Rafidi (Sydney) talks about his debut album "Phases"

Larry Heath sits down with up-and-coming Aussie Hip Hop artist Joel Rafidi to talk about his debut LP Phases – out now – and much more… you can also watch Joel perform an exclusive AU session for us HERE. Phases is out now.

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Antenna Documentary Film Festival Review: Bugarach (Spain, Germany and France, 2014)

Do a quick Google search on the sleepy French village of Bugarach and you’ll find that its economy “is based on agriculture and tourism”. Sounds pretty quaint and quiet, right? You’d be right to think so. In Sergi Cameron and Ventura Durall’s documentary, also called Bugarach, the town looks like the set of Chocolat. When word…

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TV Review: American Horror Story Freak Show Episode 1 “Monsters Among Us” (USA, 2014)

It’s safe to say that the anxious and impatient fans of the world’s currently most popular anthology series can rest at ease with the arrival of Season Four of American Horror Story. This Season, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have brought their devoted fans ‘Freak Show’. Like its previous season, Freak Show appears to be…

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Film Review: Hector & The Search For Happiness (UK, Germany, Canada & South Africa, 2014)

Hector & The Search For Happiness is about a psychiatrist who sets out on an overseas journey in order to find joy. The idea is hardly a new one, especially as the self-help genre has already seen the likes of Eat Pray Love and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, among others. Unfortunately, Hector’s story…

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Games Review: Project Spark (Xbox One, 2014)

Project Spark is kind of a hard game to review. The reason for this is that it’s hard to describe it as a game, per se. It’s a game that allows you to create games, and some pretty complex ones at that. It’s another in a flurry of titles in this post-Minecraft world that are…

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What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (13th – 15th October 2014)

Monday You Only Live Twice, GO! 9:30 pm AEST The 1967 instalment of the James Bonds series stars the suave Sean Connery as the famous 007 agent. A typically Cold War era film, Bond and the Japanese secret service must work together to prevent World War III breaking out between Russia and America, after one of…

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The Walking Dead: The Top 10 Episodes (So Far)

AMC’s The Walking Dead has really grown into something much more than what many initially thought it would be. Based on Robert Kirkman’s graphic novels, the series has gone from a six-episode Season 1 to the most in-demand, involving show on TV. It’s done this with a consistent, potent mix of high-end drama, genuinely terrifying…

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TV Review: Bones Season 10 Episode 3 “The Purging of the Pundit” (USA, 2014)

After the excitement of the last two stellar episodes of Bones, this week feels a bit like a return to routine. Everyone is concerned about Booth, especially Brennan, and the emotional drama of the episode centres around his loss of faith due to all the recent traumas. However, back to business, a murder must be…

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Album Review: New Found Glory – Resurrection (2014 LP)

With their expertise in the pop punk genre, the men of New Found Glory have taken themselves to another level with their eighth full-length record Resurrection, delivering an album of high energy, creativity, fluidity and edge. The album is a must-have for lovers of pop-punk or adventurous listeners who desire a much-needed soundtrack to their summer days. Unlike Radiosurgery,…

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the AU interview: Lucas Arundell of Arundel (Brisbane) talks about their new single "The Red Cape" and their national tour!

Brisbane electronic / trip-hop band Arundel are about to embark on their Spring 2014 East Coast Tour and Larry caught up with Lucas Arundell to talk about their music, what can be expected from their live set and their favourite music right now. What are you most looking forward to about your upcoming tour? We’ve…

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the AU interview at Young Henry's Small World Festival: The Delta Riggs (Sydney) talk "DIPZ ZEBAZIOS" and CMJ!

Larry Heath interviews two parts of Sydney’s The Delta Riggs while at the Young Henry’s Small World Festival to talk about their new album DIPZ ZEBAZIOS (out today, 10th October), their trip to the USA which includes an appearance at CMJ later in the month and much more…

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VideAU Games Interview: "Forza Horizon 2" Art Director Benjamin Penrose at EB Games Expo

VideAU Games’ Chris Singh speaks to Art Director Benjamin Penrose about his work on the game Forza Horizon 2, which is out now on XBOX ONE and 360. Filmed while he was in Sydney, Australia appearing at the EB Games Expo. Forza Horizon 2 is out now on XBOX ONE and 360.

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: WAAX (Brisbane)

Larry Heath sat down with WAAX at BIGSOUND last month to talk about their live gigs, Triple J Unearthed discovery, their new single “Wisdom Teeth” and the hopes of future touring. Watch the full chat here. Grab their single “Wisdom Teeth” on iTunes now!

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Men, Women & Children director Jason Reitman doing live Twitter Q&A tomorrow!

Director Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) is hitting Twitter tomorrow morning to do a live Q&A session to promote his upcoming drama Men, Women & Children. The Q&A will take place at 5:45AM AEDT tomorrow morning (Saturday October 11). This is an awesome opportunity for anyone with questions about the film-making process to get…

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the AU interview at BIGSOUND: Nicholas Allbrook (Perth via Melbourne)

Johnny Au caught up with Nicholas Allbrook – well known for us work with Tame Impala, POND and just about every great band coming out of Perth these days – while at BIGSOUND in Brisbane to talk about his latest solo release:

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VideAU Games Interview: Michael Condrey of Sledgehammer Games talks "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" at EB Expo

VideAU Games interviews Michael Condrey – co-founder and studio head of development for Sledgehammer Games at EB Games Expo 2014. He was there to talk about the much anticipated release Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Michael talks us through everything that we should be excited about for the game from the new EXO to the…

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Universal Pictures Announces World Premiere of Unbroken to take place in Sydney

Today Universal Pictures has announced that the World Premiere of one of 2015’s most anticipated films, Unbroken, will be hosted in Sydney by Director/Producer Angelina Jolie and cast members Jack O’Connell and Miyavi. Unbroken saw Angelina Jolie spend six months in Australia late last year during filming so it makes sense that she return to…

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Album Review: Missy Higgins – Oz (2014 LP)

With a beautiful catalogue of cover songs, Oz, represents the talent across many Australian musicians and bands and it’s safe to say that Missy Higgins approaches each song with such clarity, grace and passion. An underrated musician in many respects, Missy crafts each song to perfection by showcasing her soothing vocals, adding an atmosphere of peaceful serenity with…

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VideAU Games Interview: Design Director Simon Barlow talks about "DriveClub" (PS4. 2014)

Chris Singh interviews Evolution Studios’ Design Director Simon Barlow at EB Games Expo to talk about his work on the new Playstation 4 game DriveClub. Simon talks about the dynamic menu, game delays, handling, social media interaction, community, RPG/Sim elements and more… DriveClub was released exclusively on Sony Playstation 4 today.

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the AU interview: Lolawolf (New York) talks Upcoming Australian tour with Miley Cyrus and "Calm Down".

It seems that Zoë Kravitz wears more guises than most. She’s a successful actress, appearing in films like Divergent, X-Men: First Class and soon to be seen in the Mad Max reboot. But she’s also Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, so it’s perhaps little surprise that she’s been making music since she was 16. Her latest project,…

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The 20 Best Playstation 3 Games of All Time: Part Two (10-1)

As we approach the 8th anniversary of the release of the Playstation 3 in Japan, and the end of its long lifespan (though Sony will continue to support the system with releases through 2015), we’re looking back at our 20 favourite games to grace the console since its release. If you missed the first ten,…

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TV Review: The Mindy Project, Season 3 Episode 4 “I Slipped” (USA, 2014)

Now this is the kind of relationship stuff we need to see in the early days of The Mindy Project’s third season. This awkward, ‘getting to know you’ stuff that all couples face, it’s what fleshes out the central relationship and makes Danny and Mindy into a believable, solid couple. “I Slipped” is proof that…

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What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (9th – 12th October 2014)

Thursday Riding Giants, SBS 2, 9:25 pm AEST From its Hawaiian beginnings to its transformation into a global recreational phenomenon, Stacy Peralta’s Riding Giants is a dynamic, awe-inspiring documentary that looks at the origins of surf culture and the alluring power of the “big wave”. Friday Friday Night Crack Up, ABC, 7:31 pm AEST Part of…

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Nominations announced for the 2014 Screen Music Awards

The nominations for the 2014 Screen Music Awards have just been announced, and they feature a selection of the best music from Australia’s best television programs, documentaries and feature films. The awards are staged jointly by APRA AMCOS and the AGSC (Australian Guild of Screen Composers), and “celebrate those quiet achievers of the Australian music…

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DVD Review: American Cheerleader (USA, 2013)

By Nazia Hafiz Cheerleading’s become more than some spirited encouragement from a bunch of pretty young things, waving their pom poms at football sidelines. Founders of the art form come sport, Varsity, have transformed cheerleading into the highly disciplined and competitive exercise it is today, and just to prove a point, have released a no…

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the AU interview: Frank Turner (UK) talks about Australia, Bluesfest, Tape Deck Heart, and his upcoming new record.

Following the news that he’ll be returning to our shores next year for Bluesfest, we had a chat with Frank Turner about touring Australia, Tape Deck Heart, and his upcoming new record. You’re in the midst of a UK tour at the moment, how is that going? It’s going great thanks, yeah. It’s funny, obviously…

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Photo Gallery: The Vines + DMA’s + Chicks Who Love Guns + The Lulu Raes – The Vic, Sydney (05.10.14)

The Vines returned to the stage with a massive free show over the long weekend at The Vic in Sydney, supported by bands like Chicks Who Love Guns, DMA’s, The Lulu Raes and more. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the epic day:

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Live Review: Alt-J + Grace – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (07.10.14)

It was hard to ignore the grins on their faces as Alt-J emerged to thousands of adoring, screaming fans at their sold out Enmore Theatre gig tonight. Launching right into “Hunger of the Pine” off their new album This Is All Yours, the audience was singing and humming along from the first notes and you…

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the AU interview: Cirque du Soleil "High Bars" Performer Caoliang Wang on "Totem" – in Sydney from October 28th.

As Montreal’s famed company Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 30th Anniversary, they are getting ready to bring their latest production TOTEM to Australia. To get our head around what we can expect from the new show, we are catching up with the performers and creative minds of the show. Our third and final performer for…

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the AU sessions: Jack Colwell "Three Ravens" on the Grand Piano.

Watch Sydney’s Jack Colwell perform his track “Three Ravens” off his EP White Noise, live and exclusive on the Grand Piano as part of the AU review’s session series. Cameras: Johnny Au and Larry Heath Video Edit: Larry Heath Audio Edit: Chris Rollans Music: Jack Colwell Filmed at Shabby Road in Sydney on 22nd September:…

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