Day: 29 April 2014

the AU interview: Rodrigo Sanchez of Rodrigo y Gabriela (Mexico) talks about their new album "9 Dead Alive"

As he was waking up and we at the AU were closing up shop for the night, I had the opportunity earlier this month to chat to Rodrigo Sanchez, one half of the infamous guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. By now, you probably know their story – a couple of musicians from Mexico get discovered…

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the AU interview: Michael Ian Cummings of SKATERS (New York) talks Splendour in the Grass.

New York City quartet Skaters capture their hometown with charm as they maintain their electric, punk roots. Headed our way later in the year to play Splendour in the Grass, vocalist Michael Ian Cummings takes some time out for a casual chat with Larry about the band’s relentless touring schedule, Carson Dailey, and the art…

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the AU interview: Anthony "Tone" Catalano of Little Hurricane (San Diego) talks about their new album "Gold Fever"

In anticipation of the release of their brilliant new record Gold Fever, I caught up with one half of US duo Little Hurricane, Anthony “Tone” Catalano, to talk about the release, their recent SXSW adventures, that time they preceded a big hurricane in New York City, we learn about their musical connections with Australia, the…

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Box Office Report: The Other Woman defeats Spider-Man

  Given the ridiculous success of superhero movies these days, it’s quite rare when one stays at the top of the box office for only a single week. Even more surprising is when it is overtaken by a light comedy that is generally considered to be tailored to only one gender. But that’s what has…

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