Month: October 2013

the AU interview at CMJ: NONONO (Sweden)

the AU review sits down with Swedish Trio NONONO while at CMJ in New York City for their first ever official shows in the USA. We talk about the shows, coming to America, Australian plans and more!

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the AU interview at CMJ: Rocket and the Ghost (Brooklyn)

the AU review meets Rocket and the Ghost at CMJ 2013, a band from Brooklyn, New York, to talk about their CMJ experience, their upcoming EP release (out November 5th), their single “Goodbye” and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Georgia Potter and Jordan Rakei (Brisbane)

the AU review sits down with Brisbane’s Georgia Potter and her mate Jordan Rakei to talk about what they’re up to in New York City – recording a new track, popping into the JETLAG showcase at CMJ and more! We also find out what Jordan Rakei is doing with his own material. A talented chap!

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Tour Diaries: The Delta Riggs in the USA (Oct 2013) – Part One

I had the opportunity to catch up with The Delta Riggs a few times on their journey around the USA. They started in LA, with a special show at the Bootleg Bar – accompanied by a slew of fantastic talent from Australia, including Tigertown, Oh Mercy and Bored Nothings. It felt like every Australian in…

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the AU sessions: Darren Middleton "Let Go"

the AU review presents Darren Middleton performing his track “Let Go” from his new album Translations. Performed acoustically for the AU sessions.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Jason Hall from Western Addiction (San Francisco)

the AU review talks to Jason Hall from San Francisco Punk Rockers Western Addiction while at CMJ about their return to the stage – why they went off the stage in the first place – performing at CMJ with The Flatliners and Good Riddance and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Jodi Good (New York)

the AU review sits down with emerging artist Jodi Good – from New York City – while at CMJ 2013. We talk about her debut EP “Definitely Different”, why she prefers Nashville over New York and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: A.L.X. from Love Crushed Velvet (New York)

the AU review sits down with lead singer and songwriter A.L.X. from New York City outfit Love Crushed Velvet at CMJ, talking about their music, touring America and Europe and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: NGHBRS (Long Island)

the AU review meets Long Island outfit NGHBRS while in New York City for CMJ. We talk about their music, playing the festival, their hatred of vowels (and the current trend of that in the industry) and much more!

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the AU interview at CMJ: Stillwater Giants (Perth)

the AU review catches up with The Stillwater Giants from Perth while they were at The Aussie BBQ during CMJ in New York City. We talk about their New York experience, which included performing in a tram, find out what they’re up to at the moment musically and more.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Lily Claire from Lily and the Parlour Tricks (New York)

the AU review talks to Lily Claire from New York City outfit Lily and the Parlour Tricks at CMJ 2013 about her fine city, her music, touring and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Tigertown (Australia)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Tigertown.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Sheppard (Brisbane)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Brisbane’s Sheppard.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Bombay Show Pig (Amsterdam)

the AU review meets The Hague/Amsterdam Indie Rock duo Bombay Show Pig to talk about their music, their experiences in America at CMJ and Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide and more!

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the AU interview at CMJ: Toy Soldiers (Philadelphia)

the AU review talks to Philadelphia band Toy Soldiers at CMJ about working from Dr. Dog’s studio, their latest music, touring and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Indevotion (Sweden)

the AU review meets Swedish band Indevotion in New York City during CMJ 2013. We talk about their new EP, working on new material, their first tour to America and more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Conner Molander from Half Moon Run (Canada)

the AU review chats to Conner Molander from Canada’s Half Moon Run to talk about their upcoming return to Australia in January 2014, playing CMJ, how 2013 has treated them and much more… Interview/Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed in New York City during CMJ in October 2013. –UPCOMING AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES– Thursday 2nd January 2014 –…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Happy Fangs (San Francisco)

the AU review catches up with San Francisco duo Happy Fangs while in New York City for CMJ 2013 to talk about their new EP, their spontaneous jams and much more…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Tyler Williams from The Head and the Heart (Seattle)

Larry chats to drummer Tyler Williams from Seattle’s The Head and the Heart to talk about their just released new record Let’s Be Still, how touring has changed between records (selling out shows around America and the world!), their experiences in Australia – when they’ll be back – we find out his favourite percussion instrument…

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the AU interview at CMJ: Chris Cresswell from The Flatliners (Canada)

Larry Heath talks to Chris Cresswell from Canadian punk rockers The Flatliners to talk about performing at CMJ with Good Riddance, their tour in Australia earlier this year, their brand new album Dead Language and more!

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TV Review: American Horror Story: Coven – Episode 2

After a lacklustre pilot, there was still the potential for the season to produce nail-biting suspense and shocking twists that was delivered in the previous seasons. After the airing of the second episode, however, it seems we will have to wait a little longer. “American Horror Story: Coven” is set in the present day and although…

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Win a copy of McCanick on DVD!

Eagle Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of the cop thriller McCanick. David Morse is the titular character, a rough-hewn Philadelphia detective; and Cory Monteith, in his final role, portrays a recently released prisoner that McCanick soon has in the crosshairs. McCanick has been released on DVD and Blu-ray this month. Parallel plot lines shift between the…

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TV DVD Review: Derek (UK, 2013)

In a recent photo shoot for The Hollywood Reporter, Ricky Gervais is captured flipping the bird to the camera, whilst burning money with the smoke of his cigar. Say what you will about him, but I think he’s brilliant. His aptitude in developing comic relief which showcase the raw reality of banal existence is spot…

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Interview: Eoin Loveless of Drenge (UK)

Eoin Loveless, the 21-year-old singer, guitarist and writer for Drenge talks to John Goodridge about their newly released album, growing up in Sheffield and the upcoming visit to Australia for the Laneway Festival. Hi Eoin. Thanks for taking the time to speak to the AU Review today. I was just thinking about the Peak District…

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Event Review: Armageddon Expo – Melbourne Showgrounds (19.10.13 to 20.10.13)

Armageddon Expo – when you hear the name, what does it conjure up in your mind? The book of revelation will tell you it’s the end of the world between good and evil. Going to this festival you will see it is full of characters that are portrayed as good and evil as well as…

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Photo Gallery: The Amity Affliction + Chelsea Grin + Stick To Your Guns + In Hearts Wake – Big Top Luna Park (20.10.13)

The Amity Affliction played the Big Top Luna Park on Sunday night with support from Chelsea Grin, Stick To Your Guns and In Hearts Wake. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the pit.

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the AU interview at CMJ: Gossling (Melbourne)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ 2013, with Melbourne artist Gossling (Helen Croome) to find out about her upcoming debut record, her experiences in the USA and much, much more…

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Festival Review: Filter Magazine's Culture Collide Day Three – Part Two: The Nighttime! – Silverlake, Los Angeles (12.10.13)

With the evening upon us, it was time for Culture Collide to bring out the big guns on what was the final night of the three day event. King Kahn and his seven piece troupe The Shrines – featuring no less than three members making up a brass section – were the first band to…

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (CMJ) with Eden Mulholland (New Zealand via Brisbane)

the AU review is treated to a fantastic interview courtesy of Eden Mulholland‘s own drummer, Ricky Birmingham! The pair talk about their experiences at CMJ in New York City, at The Aussie BBQ, their music, laptops and much more… Interview: Ricky Birmingham Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed at the Delancey in New York City, on 19th…

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the AU interview at The Aussie BBQ (CMJ) with Emperors (Perth)

the AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ 2013, with Perth group Emperors to find out how their American adventures are going, get the latest on their next record and much, much more! Interview/Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed at the Delancey in New York City, on 19th October 2013.

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