Month: September 2013

Single Premiere: Future Love Hangover "High Beams" ft. Kool Keith (2013)

Sydney based electronic artist Future Love Hangover has just pumped out a new club banger called “High Beams” featuring the one and only Kool Keith! Check out the exclusive premiere here on the AU review: Don’t miss Future Love Hangover on the AU review stage at Jurassic Lounge at Sydney’s Australian Museum on September 17th.

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Book Review: Peter Goldsworthy – His Stupid Boyhood (2013)

Peter Goldsworthy may be one of Australia’s most accomplished writers, but you wouldn’t know it from the title he’s chosen. Or perhaps you would: this self-deprecating mood colours his memoir — from the bizarre range of childhood obsessions to the first fumblings of adolescence — with sunny, occasionally glaring insight that can only be attained…

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the AU’s BIGSOUND Live Guide 2013: Where to eat and drink.

Listening to all the fantastic speakers and checking out all the amazing bands at this year’s BIGSOUND is going to be a thirsty job. To help you out, here’s a list of the AU review’s favourite Brisbane coffee shops and bars to sustain you over the conference. Three Monkeys Slightly more of a hike away…

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the AU’s BIGSOUND Live Guide 2013: Who to See.

With this year’s BIGSOUND Live kicking off this week, you’ve no doubt checked out the stellar line up hitting Brisbane this coming Wednesday and Thursday nights. To help you narrow down your choices, here’s a list of the AU review’s favourite up and coming acts to check out. Wednesday, September 11 1. Patrick James Given…

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Photo Gallery: Anberlin + The Maine + William Beckett + Masketta Fall – The Hi-Fi (07.09.13)

Anberlin absolutely smashed it at the Hi-Fi on Saturday night with support from The Maine, William Beckett and Masketta Fall. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the pit.

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Halfway (Brisbane)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Brisbane’s Halfway are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to see what they’re up to and to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances……

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: The Griswolds (Sydney)

As we get ready for BIGSOUND – which kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow, we continue our pre-interview series talking to Sydney’s The Griswolds 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 signed a worldwide…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Bec and Ben (Sydney)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Sydney’s Bec and Ben are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances and much more… read on!…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Arts Martial (Perth)

The BIGSOUND music conference kicks off today in Brisbane, with BIGSOUND LIVE taking over Fortitude Valley from tomorrow. Perth’s Arts Martial are one of the showcasing bands at the event so we caught up with them to get a taste of what we might expect from their BIGSOUND performances, and what they’re expecting too! Tell…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: The Love Junkies (Fremantle)

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…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Them Swoops (Melbourne)

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…

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the AU BIGSOUND interview: Slip-On Stereo (Brisbane)

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…

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Live Review: Alison Wonderland + LDRU + Willow Beats – Oxford Art Factory (07.09.13)

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…

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Live Review: Anberlin + The Maine + William Beckett + Masketta Fall – The Hi-Fi, Sydney (07.09.13)

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…

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Live Review: Tonight Alive + Hands Like Houses + D at Sea + Forever Ends Here – The Hi-Fi, Sydney (05.09.13)

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…

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the AU interview: Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail (New Jersey)

“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…

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Hello Asia! KOFFIA 2013 Film Review: The Berlin File (베를린) (MA15+) (South Korea, 2013)

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…

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Hello Asia! KOFFIA 2013 Film Review: Whatcha Wearin’? (나의 P.S. 파트너) (MA15+) (South Korea, 2012)

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…

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New Music Video: Pixies "Indie Cindy" (2013)

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…

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the AU interview: Kerri Glasscock – Sydney Fringe Festival Spokesperson

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…

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the AU interview: Joey Burns of Calexico (USA) talks Algiers and recording in New Orleans

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….

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the AU interview: Michael David of Classixx (California)

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.

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Interview: Kelen Capener of The Story So Far (California)

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…

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Melbourne International Film Festival Review: Woody (Australia, 2013)

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…

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Hello Asia! KOFFIA 2013 Film Review: Pluto (명왕성) (M15+) (South Korea, 2012)

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…

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