Iron and Wine, the moniker behind which 36 year old American songsmith Sam Beam operates, has become a central name in American nouveau folk music. “I Went Walking Far From Home” is the new single which was released in November for sale through independent records stores, with the digital download becoming available late last month….
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We arrive at the business end of our top 40 countdown, kicking off the top 20 with a track sure to hit pretty high up on the Hottest 100 countdown. This is one of those bands that has some incredibly dedicated fans. But when you’re making music as good as this, it’s should come as…
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It’s not everyday you get to talk to a legend of the music industry, so it was quite the thrill to be given the opportunity to chat with the one and only Chuck D of Public Enemy last week. In town later this week to play a sold out gig in Melbourne, before hitting up…
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As we’ve been going through the top 40 tracks and albums of the year, I thought we should take some time out to recognise some of the best music videos of 2010. Although you’ll see a few familiar faces here, this is very much about the visuals – what were those standout “wow” moments of…
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Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday. At AU HQ, we return with the next 10 tracks that blew us all away this year… 30. We kick things off with one of our favourite bands from Perth: The Novocaines. The Novocaines – Adhere To 29. It comes in criminally low on…
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In this day and age of digital media overload and home recording set-ups, every goose with garage band is uploading their tunes to MySpace and inflicting their angst upon the world, making it difficult for the true talents to stand out in a crowd of internet mediocrity. Locals King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard probably…
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I’m beginning to think there are steroids in the Brisbane water supply. The local bands continue to crank out track after track of indie pop perfection that packs a punch with killer hooks and an overwhelming sense of adventure. Blame Ringo are the latest act to join the ranks of Hungary Kids of Hungry, John…
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We were originally going to do a top 20 tracks of 2010, but the AU review crew delivered such a diverse range of tracks – in such a close race – that we had to expand the list to the top 40! Much like the Hottest 100, the only rule was that the track had…
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Oxford Arts Factory have addressed the widespread opinion that traditional Christmas parties with the family are really no fun, and for the third year in a row, attempted to host a debaucherous and badass Christmas party for the drunken music fans of Sydney. Five buck entry was surely their idea of a thoughtful Christmas gift,…
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We round out our Best Albums of 2010 countdown with the Top 10 of 2010. With all our contributors voting on this one, there were a few surprises as to the order they appeared – but the decision for number one was virtually unanimous. Enjoy and check back later in the week as we begin…
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We begin part three of our countdown with an up-and-coming Australian talent that our contributors were very vocal in ensuring made the our top 40 countdown… Israel Cannan: Walk Have you have ever just picked something up and thought….. wow, this just sounds so right. Well, today I had the pleasure of finding such an…
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I had been eagerly anticipating last Wednesday rolling around, like a kid waiting for Santa to come. The No Sleep Til festival, a whole day of punk, hardcore and metal. Santa wasn’t in the house, but maybe Satan was, riding his black horse alongside the tour bus of Australia and New Zealand’s own dedicated punk…
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So how’s everything going? You have a pretty massive tour that’s just getting started? We actually just finished a massive tour. In a week we do about two weeks worth of shows in the North West and then we’re done. We have a trip to Australia, and that’s all we have planned. So how has…
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So what happens when one of the most exciting young producers around reworks one of the most acclaimed albums from a true legend? The result is Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re New Here’, which sees Jamie xx remixing thirteen tracks from the original ‘I’m New Here’ album sessions. Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re…
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In February 2010 Gil Scott-Heron released “I’m New Here”, his first album in thirteen years. Produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during various studio sessions in New York, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critics alike. Meanwhile, the last eighteen months have been meteoric for Jamie xx (of The xx). In addition…
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We continue our look back at the year in music with part two of our annual albums of the year countdown! We kick things off with one of the heroes of this year’s international electronic touring circuit… Delphic – Acolyte My early pick for album of the year has held strong from January to December….
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Getting me out to Homebush is no easy feat – the frustrating distance between it and the city makes it a venue that ensures your night will be over the minute the gig comes to a close and we make the painful journey home. So it’s on the very rare occasion, and only for the…
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LIVE is an intimate video study of the art of performing. It captures more than 20 of the world’s best singers and musicians performing a song of their choice in stark simplicity on film and is presented as a large-scale video installation in the Lower Town Hall. LIVE features filmed performances from Jarvis Cocker, Peaches,…
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Ah yes, that time has come. Over the next week or so we’ll be unveiling our top 40 albums of 2010. We get the ball rolling with a beautiful local record which has tied with a more internationally known band, both squeezing in at number 40! As such, we’re technically giving you our top 41!…
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If the following doesn’t get you excited for TRON: Legacy, nothing will. Here is the brand new video from Daft Punk – “Derezzed”, the lead track off the TRON: Legacy soundtrack. The music in this film is going to kill.
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Yesterday saw the premiere of the new video “Kush” – the first single from Detox (out in 2011) featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon. Oh and did we mention the song is helmed by none other than Dr. Dre? That’s right bitches. Dr. Dre is back. “It’s a fun song, it’s hot and people seem to…
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2014 Editors Note: Please note Sabbaba Newtown is no longer open. To find a Sabbaba near you, head to: www.sabbaba.com.au On Thursday night, over 250 people descended on 148 King Street, Newtown, to sample the finest Middle Eastern dishes, at the official launch of Sabbaba’s latest restaurant. Guests from the worlds of food, music, arts,…
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For more information about Superdry head to the official website HERE
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Ahead of their first Australian show supporting Muse at the Acer Arena in Sydney, I sat down with brothers Ben and James Johnsons, Drummer and Bassist of Scotland’s Biffy Clyro, respectively, in their Sydney hotel. The finely dressed Scotsman looked back at 2010, get a hint as what to expect on their Australian tour (which…
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The new heroes of the Electronic World are Sydney’s Art Vs Science: three guys making unapolegetically fun music. And we love them because they’re just the nicest guys too! They’ve back with a new video and song, ahead of their 2011 debut album. It’s called “Finally See Our Way” and we’re quite surprised by the…
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Landing just in time for summer is A Strawberry Situation, the warm and catchy EP from Newcastle band Love Parade. The band have already been earning kudos thanks to Triple J Unearthed, but despite positive reviews and a growing fan base, Love Parade remain somewhat elusive. What we do know about them (thanks to their…
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Swirling, ethereal melodies that are drenched in old world romanticism, with all the melodrama of a day time soap, this is what Cameras have delivered with their stunning debut EP Polarise. The trio from Sydney comprised of Fraser Harvey (vox, guitar) Eleanor Dunlop (vox, keys) and Ben Mason (drums) are set to make a name…
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Just like at Parklife in September, the immensely annoying rain ceases when we arrive at the RNA gates and I luckily don’t have to put on my poncho once. As the festival that officially kicks off the Antipodean summer season, Stereosonic 2010 is not only marked by intermittent early downpours and the usual sights like…
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TOMMY AND PHIL EMMANUEL REUNITED FOR THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR Earlier this year he was honoured with the award of a Member of the Order of Australia, and now this week guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel will return to his home country for a series of special concerts with his brother Phil. Fans who have…
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They’re about to swing their bells of holiday cheers all over Australia, but before they do, check out the first official music video from the band. Rock and fucking roll. Tour Dates: The duo are playing Falls Festival, Southbound, Sunset Sounds and Field Day then Prince Bandroom in Melbourne on January 7th and The Forum…
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