Month: April 2013

the AU interview: Ben Lee (Australia) – Post AU Sessions Chat!

After his performance for the AU sessions, Larry talks to Ben Lee about his new record Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work, due for release on May 7th – we find out his plans for touring the album, the experiences that helped inspire it and a glimpse into his future musical projects… Filmed at the AU…

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the AU sessions: Ben Lee (Australia) "The Will To Grow"

In the latest AU session, Ben Lee and his backing duo perform an acoustic version of his track “The Will To Grow” from his new record Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work, due for release on May 7th. Filmed LIVE and unplugged at the AU review HQ on April 9th, 2013. Camera/Interview/Edit: Larry Heath Sound: Simone…

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the AU interview: James Teague (Perth)

Perth singer-songwriter James Teague is currently coming to the tail end of a month long nationwide tour in support of his latest single “Where Sorrow Is Forgotten (In The Great Divine)” from his debut album Lavender Prayers, released last year. We caught up with him to find out more about his influences, the album, and…

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Sleeping with the AU: Park Regis, North Quay Brisbane

A towering monument on the Brisbane River, the Park Regis North Quay has become a go-to destination for Brisbane bound travellers (be it for business or tourism) since the 24 floor hotel opened in 1998. We stayed for two nights in a 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the beautiful Brisbane River – blessed with similarly kind…

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the AU interview: Owl Eyes (Melbourne)

We sit down with Brooke Addamo aka Owl Eyes to talk about her debut album Nightswim, which will be released April 19th, playing the Melbourne Zoo, her current live show and much more…

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Single Stream: Queens of the Stone Age "My God Is the Sun" (2013)

You’ve been waiting six years for this. We have too. We’re not going to waste your time with words. Word’s aren’t rock and roll. Let’s let the music speak for itself. Ladies and gentlemen, here is the long awaited new single from Queens of the Stone Age. On and that’s the new album artwork above….

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You Am I announce "HiFi Daily Double" tour; re-issue first three albums.

20 years ago, a group of young men entered a recording studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to record what would be their debut album. That album, Sound As Ever, was the start of a long and successful career by one of Australia’s most loved rock and roll bands, You Am I. Two decades later, You…

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Live Review: Harmony + The Stevens + Mere Women – John Curtin Hotel, Melbourne (05.04.13)

The John Curtin band room is as dark as I have ever seen it. It suited perfectly for some dark chord crunching bands to fill the room with their insanely doomy music. Any god-fearing music lover – is there such a thing? – would turn away at the door if they had no idea what…

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Live Review: The Script + The Original Rude Boys + Sinead Burgess – Sydney Entertainment Centre (07.04.13)

Mainstream radio has served the Irish lads from The Script very well in recent years and in turn they have often visited Australian shores to perform; this time with another step up in the capacity stakes playing at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

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SXSW AU interview: Carolyn Schwarz – Executive Director of HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians)

The Heath Care system in the US a bit of a mess to say the least. Over 8,000 working musicians live in Austin, Texas, most of whom don’t earn nearly enough to support themselves with private health insurance. But with Austin’s music scene generating nearly $2 billion in economic activity each year, they are without…

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the AU at Bluesfest Interview: Newton Faulkner (UK)

We sit down with UK troubadour Newton Faulkner backstage at Bluesfest in Byron Bay.

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the AU at Bluesfest Interview: Busby Marou (Australia)

We sit down with Australian duo Busby Marou backstage at Bluesfest in Byron Bay.

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the AU at Bluesfest Interview: Mark Lang of Skipping Girl Vinegar (Australia)

We sit down with Mark Lang from Melbourne’s Skipping Girl Vinegar backstage at Bluesfest in Byron Bay.

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the AU [audio] interview: MUTEMATH (New Orleans, USA)

Larry sat down with MUTEMATH at the end of their Australian tour to talk about their experiences here, road testing new songs in Perth, their new recording studio, plans for the next album, playing in Singapore, the New Orleans rock scene, the genius of tourmates Big Scary and much more…

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Live Review: Deap Vally + Gung Ho + Steve Smyth – Oxford Art Factory (05.04.13)

The structure of “support-support-headliner” is a common one, so it’s rare for it to produce a well-balanced line up. But Steve Smyth, Gung Ho, and headliners Deap Vally are each as talented as they are stylistically diverse; making their recent show at Oxford Art Factory an unusual delight.

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Album Review: Little Green Cars – Absolute Zero (2013 LP)

If you’ve been anywhere near a radio or TV in the last couple of months you would have no doubt heard a catchy tune with an infectious shout along chorus about a certain John Wayne. If, like me, you’ve had that delicious track stuck in your head since the moment you heard it and have…

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SXSW AU interview: Let's Buy Happiness (Newcastle, UK)

Larry Heath talks to three fifths of British alternative rock outfit Let’s Buy Happiness about their debut record, touring the US and playing SXSW, the potential of them coming to Australia and much, much more… Camera: Andrew Wade Interview/Edit: Larry Heath SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE MUSIC RELATED CONTENT! http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview

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the AU interview: Self is a Seed (Sydney)

the AU review talk to two parts of the Sydney based rock outfit Self Is a Seed about their debut album (in stores now), their upcoming single and video, tour around the country and more. Filmed at the AU review HQ in Sydney on Tuesday, 26th March 2013. Camera/Interview/Edit: Larry Heath SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE…

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Shopping With: The Falls at Allen's Boots in Austin, Texas.

the AU review takes Melinda and Simon from Sydney duo The Falls to Allen’s Boots in Austin, Texas on the last day of SXSW to try on some cowboy boots, new shirts and whatever else they find along the way… Interviews/Edit: Larry Heath Camera: Andrew Wade Music: “Home” by The Falls – off the Hollywood…

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SXSW AU interview: PJ Raval – Director of "Before You Know It" and Christeene's "Big Shot" (Austin, USA)

One of the busier men at SXSW’s Film Festival this year was director PJ Raval, who was premiering his documentary Before You Know It and had his music video for Christeene (the drag persona of Austin artist Paul Soileau) “African Mayonnaise” in competition. He kindly took some time out of his busy schedule to talk…

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Music Video Premiere: Laura Imbruglia "Awoooh" (2013)

We’re proud to premiere the brand new music video from acclaimed singer/songwriter Laura Imbruglia today, “Awoooh”. The track comes off her forthcoming third record, which is due for release in June. Enjoy the track above! You can learn a bit more about the clip and the song after the jump… A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE…

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the AU interview: Battleships (Sydney)

Larry Heath speaks to two parts of Sydney quartet Battleships at AU HQ. We talk about their upcoming tour with Nantes, their debut mini-album TO YOU and more! Camera: Johnny Au Interview/Edit: Larry Heath http://www.facebook.com/theaureview Tweets by theAUreview SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE MUSIC RELATED CONTENT! http://www.youtube.com/user/theaureview

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