Month: September 2014

Interview: Christophe Chassol (France) talks about his musical project Indiamore

Christophe Chassol (known simply as Chassol for the purposes of this release) is a French pianist, composer and arranger for the likes of Phoenix and Sebastien Tellier and has just released his latest audio-visual endeavour Indiamore. Featuring a range of compositions spread over four movements, Indiamore is his attempt at a harmonisation of life, sounds,…

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My Playlist: Wax Witches' Ten Favourite Tracks (Right Now)

We first got to know Alex Wall as one-third of Brisbane’s Bleeding Knees Club. Then he delivered his impressive solo effort as Wax Witches, which has seen him move to New York City to develop the project. Alex will be returning to Australia next week, however, for BIGSOUND and some solo Wax Witches shows –…

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Getting To Know the 6th birthday Bands: Kucka (Perth)

Next Friday, we have partnered up with Pandora Internet Radio to throw a massive Post-BIGSOUND party in Brisbane at the Black Bear Lodge! Also bringing out run of 6th Birthday Parties to an end, the event will feature a slew of the finest talent from around Australia, and today we get to know one of…

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Film Review: Boyhood (USA, 2014)

With Boyhood, director Richard Linklater further asserts himself as one of the most innovative in the business, his body of work – which includes Before Sunrise and it’s sequels – already coated with more acclaim than most of his peers. He excels with minimalist plots, painting seemingly dull and everyday occurrences as happenings which are…

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Win a copy of Chef on DVD!

Written, directed, produced by and starring Hollywood funnyman Jon Favreau, comes the refreshingly heartwarming film, Chef. With an all-star cast including Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr and Dustin Hoffman. Chef is yours, as you like it on Blu-ray, DVD and digital with UltraViolet from September 4, 2014. Carl Casper (Jon Favreau), a once…

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Environmental Film Festival Review: Slow Food Story (Italy & Ireland, 2013)

When you shop at a farmers’ market or eat at a restaurant that displays the food’s providence on the menu (and the ingredients are local and fresh), chances are the name Carlo Petrini doesn’t immediately spring to mind. But he is the man who is responsible for the rise in these things. Petrini is the…

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Theatre Review: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit – Studio Underground, Perth (Performances through 13th September)

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, the final instalment in Perth Theatre Company’s 2014 season, is not your average night at the theatre. Written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is more akin to performance art than traditional theatre. Each night a different unsuspecting performer takes up the challenge of acting out Soleimanpour’s script,…

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Getting to know the 6th Birthday Bands: Tully on Tully (Melbourne)

Melbourne’s Tully on Tully are set to play at the AU’s 6th Birthday event post-BIGSOUND next Friday! If you’re not schooled up on who this talented bunch of musicians are yet – you should be – let vocalist Natalie give you a quick rundown! Who am I: Natalie from Melbourne based band, Tully on Tully….

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The Axis of Awesome launch new YouTube comedy series Axis All Areas

Australian musical comedy group The Axis of Awesome has been an internet sensation ever since their brilliant song ‘Four Chords‘ became a hit. The group, which is made up of Jordan Raskopoulos, Benny Davis and Lee Naimo, have been together since 2006 and currently have almost 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. The Axis of Awesome have…

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Film Review: What We Do in the Shadows (New Zealand, 2014)

Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement has found himself with steady work since the series about a pair of quirky New Zealand musicians living in New York came to an end. It’s seen him garner roles in big budget films (Men in Black 3, Rio) and balance that with some projects of his own. Often,…

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Principal Cast for 2015 Opera Australia Production of "Anything Goes" Announced

Anything Goes has captivated millions of people over decades with its delightful story of madcap antics aboard the S.S. American. The winner of three Tony Awards, Anything Goes is a nautical favorite and is returning to Australia in 2015 with a brand new production that reunites Opera Australia with producer John Frost, as their production…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Ali Campbell "Silhouette" (2014)

You know Ali Campbell best as the lead vocalist of classic group UB40 – but today the AU is proud to bring you the exclusive Australian premiere of the title track of Ali’s new solo album Silhouette, out October 3rd. Enjoy the track here and don’t miss Ali when he tours Australia in December. Dates…

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Interview: Ian Hill of Judas Priest (UK) talks Soundwave, The Simpsons, Ray Brown and latest album Redeemer of Souls

Judas Priest have been kings of the Heavy Metal scene for around forty years and are one of the headlining acts at next year’s Soundwave Festival. Our reporter John Goodridge spoke to founding member Ian Hill about the tour and their latest album, Redeemer of Souls. Hey Ian, how’s it going? Great mate, how’s yourself?…

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Gettin' to know the 6th Birthday Bands: Leisure Suite (Melbourne)

Tomorrow night, the AU review is partnering with Ruby Tuesday at The Workers Club in Melbourne to throw a massive 6th Birthday Party! We’re getting to know all the bands playing the night, and today we get to know Leisure Suite. Who we are: Leisure Suite. We’re a three-piece band from Melbourne. How we came…

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the AU interview: The Used (USA) on tour with Taking Back Sunday and their new album "Imaginary Enemy"

the AU review chat to two parts of The Used about their Australian tour with Taking Back Sunday, their latest album Imaginary Enemy, barber shop quartets and much more.

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TV Review: Doctor Who – Season 8 Episode 2 “Into the Dalek” (UK, 2014)

“Clara, be my pal. Tell me: am I a good man?” – It’s the question that fans first wigged out over when the BBC first started rolling out its teasers for the eighth season of the revived Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi’s first. For long-standing fans, it’s a question we know has been plaguing our favourite Time Lord…

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Exclusive Interview: Writer/Director Michael Spierig on his latest film Predestination

“What if I could put him in front of you? The man who ruined your life.” With this line, so begins Predestination, a home grown time travel mind bender that will have you pinned to the edge of your seat. Starring Ethan Hawke, Noah Taylor, and breakout star Sarah Snook, this sci fi trip from…

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Exclusive Interview: Filmmaker Don Hardy on his documentary, The Human Experiment (USA, 2013)

We as consumers may not realise that using everyday products is a lot like playing a game of Russian roulette. All sorts of consumables are laden with chemicals and independent testing is often rare or non-existent. Chemical companies are also very profitable and powerful machines, but there is hope as individuals out there strive to…

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