Month: October 2014

Live Review: The Rolling Stones – Perth Arena (29.10.14)

With almost twenty years since their last Perth show, and 7 months since the postponement of their Australian tour in the wake of the sudden death of L’Wren Scott, The Rolling Stones showed on Wednesday night that not only do good things come to those who wait, and that they were more than worth the…

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the AU interview: Matt Walters (Melbourne) talks "NightWalk", CMJ, "Melbourne Goodbye" and Tori Amos!

With his long awaited new album NightWalk out on Monday, November 3rd, we caught up with Melbourne’s Matt Walters to talk about the long road to releasing the record, his past year of travelling across North America – including a recent CMJ debut – and much more. Oh and we ask him about pizza, too….

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the AU playlist: Brisbane group Arundel's Top 10 Tracks.

Ahead of the final show on their Red Cape East Coast 2014 at Boney in Melbourne (November 8th), Brisbane’s Arundel are delivering an exclusive playlist to the AU review of their favourite music. Listen to it here thanks to Spotify and while you do, read what each band member chose and why! Narcissus is Back…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Olivia Ruth "Forever" (2014)

Taken off her debut EP, Aussie artist Olivia Ruth is premiering the official film clip for her track “Forever” today on the AU. The video was shot in Alexandra Headlands in the Sunshine Coast by BeatsTV. Watch it first here: Check out more of Olivia’s tracks at http://www.oliviaruth.com.au/

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New Music Video: Rob Bravery "Knock Out Ginger" (2014)

What an incredible track from Bristol artist Rob Bravery. The only way I can describe it is that I imagine this is what a Massive Attack song with Michael Jackson would have sounded like. It’s something that you have to listen to for yourself though, so go ahead and end your week on a good…

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Watch the new film clip, “The Dangers of Selfies” from Men, Women & Children.

Directed by Jason Reitman, Men, Women & Children shows the nitty and gritty aspects of social media and the way we communicate with people on a day-to-day basis. Exploring adult themes of self-image and the nature of romantic relationships, the film showcases a common issue of internet use amongst teenagers, causing great concern amongst their parents…

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International trailer released for The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

Paramount Pictures has released the new international trailer for their new Spongebob film, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Formerly known for his role in Shrek as Puss in Boots, Antonio Banderas steps in as the super villain, Burger-Beard the Pirate, causing havoc and chaos amongst Spongebob and his friends as he is the accused thief…

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8 Movies you didn’t realise were actually about a dead (or kidnapped) dog all along.

In the new film John Wick, our protagonist’s dog is killed by thugs, which leads him on a epic tale of revenge that our own Chris Singh called Keanu Reeves’ “best role in years” (read the review here). Yes, it’s a film whose main plot line is driven by just how much this man loved…

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Nick Diener of The Swellers (USA) talks about farewell tour, Soundwave and life on the road

Residing from Flint, Michigan, The Swellers have called it day. With their farewell tours coming up, as well as being part of the massive lineup for Soundwave next year, it’s safe to say that the band will be saying goodbye with a bang. With constant label switching, band members coming and going as well as being broke…

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Cody Carson of Set It Off (USA) talks about new album Duality and his journey as a musician

For their follow-up to 2012’s Cinematics, Florida’s Set It Off have unleashed Duality, a record that’s been well-received by fans. From working his ass off in his clarinet performance major, to singing on stage with one of his favourite bands and to now being in a band of his own, it’s musicians like Cody Carson which make me realise…

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Imogen Heap (UK) talks about new album Sparks and recent website launch

Having just released her new record, Sparks, Imogen Heap has a fine eye to detail when it comes to creativity. She creates her own music, writes her own songs and of course, does her own mixing and production for them too. With the success of her 2009 release Ellipse, she earned herself a Grammy for Best Engineered Album in…

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Album Review: Glass Caves – Alive (2014 LP)

Showing remnants of the Arctic Monkeys, four-piece alternative/indie-rock band Glass Caves have released their debut album, Alive. What can I say? The band are off to a great start. With electrifying vibes resonating in the record, and vocals that echo from track to track, it’s something quite accessible for anyone that wants something that will satisfy their thirst for…

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Indonesia AirAsia Extra (IAX) announce direct flights between Melbourne and Bali with one way fares from $99.

It was announced last week that Indonesia AirAsia Extra (IAX) – an affiliate of AirAsiaX Berhad (AirAsia X) and the first long-haul low-cost carrier in Indonesia – will be commencing its maiden route on 26th December 2014, with 5 weekly flights planned to connect Melbourne with Bali. One way economy flights are starting with an…

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Theatre Review: Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" – The Grand Chapiteau (Big Top), Sydney (Performances Through January 2015)

Following the recent successes of Ovo and Michael Jackson The Immortal in Australia, Montreal’s famed Cirque du Soleil returned to Sydney this week with their latest production Totem sitting under The Grand Chapiteau, some four years after it first premiered in Montreal. It arrives just in time for the company’s 30th anniversary and from the…

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the AU sessions: The Kin perform "Get On It"

Watch as New York based Australians The Kin perform their track “Get On It” (from the EP of the same name) in a park in Sydney, using a slide as a drum and nothing much else but a guitar and their voices. Maybe a set of keys. This is filmed live, exclusive and acoustic for…

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NSW's Former Chief Funster Andrew Smith Reveals his 5 Favourite NSW Experiences

From December to June of the past year, Andrew Smith was appointed Destination NSW’s “Chief Funster”, and travelled all around NSW to see the best of what our country had to offer. Among this time, he went to Tamworth, joined the AU on a weekend in Newcastle and much more. Now back in the real…

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the AU playlist: Panama presents their 10 Favourite Tracks

Hot on the heels of releasing their latest music video Stay Forever, the boys in Panama will be hitting the stage tomorrow night for the Halloween party at Luna Park in Sydney: Ouija Beats. In anticipation for the night, we asked the band to share with us their ten favourite tracks at the moment for…

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TV Review: South Park Season 18 Episode 5 “The Magic Bush” (USA, 2014)

In our last round-up of South Park, we were talking about how there was some inter-connectivity happening between episodes. Well, unfortunately – at least for now – this has come to a pause (with the exception of a brief shot of the “Cissies” toilets from the recent episodes). This week, after a turn away from…

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Film Review: John Wick (USA, 2014)

The last major film Keanu Reeves starred in was the abysmal 47 Ronin, a project which took Keanu out of his element and demanded from him more than he could actually give. David Leitch and Chad Stahelski’s John Wick is an entirely different story, playing to Reeves’ strengths and giving him his best role in…

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Film Review: Pride (UK, 2014)

Based on a true story, it’s 1984 and mining communities across Britain are in crisis. The Thatcher government had announced mass pit closures and thousands of miners would lose their jobs. As a result, the miners went on a yearlong strike causing many families to struggle financially. Seeing similarities between this struggle and the one…

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the AU interview: Dustin O’Halloran of A Winged Victory for the Sullen (Berlin) talks origins, Atomos, and more

Acclaimed Berlin ambient duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen are currently preparing for their first tour of Australia, which includes an intimate show in Sydney’s The Basement and a performance as part of Melbourne Music Week. We caught up with Dustin, one half of the duo, to talk about their latest album, their origins,…

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The tour dates for Foo Fighters' Sonic Highways 2015 Australian Tour are here! Rise Against & The Delta Riggs to support.

It was semi-confirmed earlier in the month thanks to a series of teases from Frontier Touring, but now tonight it is 100% official. The mighty Foo Fighters will be bringing their latest album Sonic Highways to Australia, supported by Rise Against for a series of dates taking them through February and March 2015. When the…

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Backstage with Cirque Du Soleil: Native American hoop dancer Shandien Larance talks us through a day in the life of a Totem Performer

Now enjoying performances under The Big Top in Sydney, Totem is the latest production from Montreal’s Cirque Du Soleil to hit Australian shores following the success of past productions like Ovo and Michael Jackson The Immortal. It also co-indices with the 30th anniversary of the iconic company, who have performed in front of close to…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: Tremors "Self-Titled" (2014 EP)

Tremors are a Brisbane-based duo made up of Madelin Bisgrove and Aidan Hogg and today they’re giving AU review readers the exclusive chance to listen to their debut EP in full. They recorded and wrote their debut EP over two years in various home studios, bedrooms and hotels, after receiving Triple J airplay for their…

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the AU interview: Itch (UK) talks "Another Man" single success, Matisyahu, his debut LP "The Deep End" and Australia.

We interviewed growing UK sensation ITCH during his first every Australian visit to talk about the success of his Platinum single “Another Man”, working with Red Bull Records on his debut full length album The Deep End, recording a track with Matisyahu performing on the ACRAs and what his future touring plans in Australia are……

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Marvel Studios has announced its films up until 2019

While Australians layed their heads to rest last night, Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studio and Marvel held a mysterious press event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood that ended up boasting some major announcements regarding their cinematic universe. Expecting a couple of minor if not fan pleasing details about future films, we all…

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What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (30th October – 2nd November 2014)

Thursday Stephen Fry: Gadget Man, SBS 2, 8 pm AEST In spite of the title, Stephen Fry does not actually star in this episode. Instead, British comedian Richard Ayoade takes the reigns, leading the viewer on a hilarious crusade to find gadgets to help him conquer Britain’s terrible weather. Bound to be a quirky, ridiculous…

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Box Office Report: Fury doesn’t let Gone Girl see a fourth week at the top.

After 3 weeks on the top of the box office, Gone Girl has been toppled by WWII drama Fury which has made over $2.5 million in its opening week. It isn’t at all surprising for a war film to do solid numbers, especially one that stars Brad Pitt. Gone Girl is firmly planted in second…

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Kevin Hart’s new comedy The Wedding Ringer receives its first trailer.

Kevin Hart’s (Ride Along) wave of success continues to roll on as we get a first look at his new comedy The Wedding Ringer, Co-starring Josh Gad (Frozen). Gad plays Doug Harris, a husband to be who has a tough time making friends and with his wedding drawing clser he has yet to locate any groomsmen. Enter Jimmy Callahan…

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The Red Band Trailer for The Gambler is here.

Before the release of The Gambler’s official trailer we’ve been treated to the Red Band teaser. And boy it is packs a punch in its limited time. The Gambler tells the tale of Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a literature professor with a penchant for gambling. After incurring a debt to Neville (Michael K. Willams) the mob cracks down…

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