Day: 13 October 2014

the AU interview: Rodriguez (USA) talks Australian tour and Searching for Sugarman

Rock N Roll is full of myths, legends and tall tales. In 2012 with the release of the award winning documentary Searching for Sugarman, the extraordinary story of Detroit musician Rodriguez was revealed to the world. Since the release of the documentary and the re-release of his albums Cold Fact and Coming from Reality, Rodriguez…

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the AU interview: Chase Coy aka Sun Culture (USA) talks new single “Young Blood”

At the age of Eighteen, musician and producer Chase Coy signed to a major label, released a debut album, toured the United States and recorded a duet with Colbie Caillat. However after only six months, in a perfect example of the fickleness of the music industry, Coy was dropped by his label. Cut to nearly…

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Photo Gallery: Sheppard + Microwave Jenny – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (12.10.14)

Sheppard headlined the Enmore Theatre in Sydney last night as part of their Bombs Away national tour, supported by Microwave Jenny. Gwendolyn Lee was there and brings us these photos from the night:

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Photo Gallery: The Griswolds + Castlecomer + Sea Legs – Metro Theatre, Sydney (11.10.14)

The Griswolds returned home to Sydney over the weekend with their album Be Impressive and some special guests in Castlecomer and Sea Legs. Gwen Lee was there to bring you some snaps from the night!

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Live Review: Courtney Barnett + D.D Dumbo – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (09.10.14)

Having unfortunately missed the always wonderful Caitlin Park, Castlemaine rising star D.D Dumbo hit the stage at the Oxford Art Factory not long after I arrived, serving as the precursor to Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett, playing her second of three sold out shows in Sydney tonight. Looping guitar, vocals, recorders and percussion – potentially even with…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Satellite Sky "Bleary Eyed Fashion" (2014)

Kim and Pete Kicks make up Melbourne duo Satellite Sky, who currently find themselves based in Los Angeles (where we once caught up with them out the front of an In n’Out Burger) and have had a busy year off their back of their EP Bleary Eyed Fashion. Today, in conjunction with Los Angeles Fashion…

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Watch our six favourite "Like a Versions" from Volume 10!

Released last Friday, Like a Version returned for a tenth CD set, looking back at some of the best covers performed as part of triple j’s much loved weekly feature. Today, we’re counting down our six favourite performances from the new compilation which you can purchase HERE! 6. The Jezabels – Don’t Stop Believin’ 5….

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the AU interview: Jimmy Stafford of Train (USA) talks "Bulletproof Picasso" and Bluesfest!

Train will soon be back in Australia, performing at Bluesfest in Byron Bay and some special headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney next year. Larry catches up with Jimmy Stafford to chat more about the trip, the band’s new album Bulletproof Picasso and more! How’s the day been treating you? The day’s been treating us…

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the AU interview: Sarah McLeod & Tim Henwood of The Superjesus (Australia) back on the road with The Tea Party.

Larry Heath interviews Sarah McLeod and Tim Henwood of Aussie rockers The Superjesus to talk about getting back on the road to support The Tea Party around Australia this month (which is happening right now!)! Remaining Tea Party Support Dates: Wednesday 15 October – The Enmore, Sydney Tickets from ticketek.com.au Friday 17 October – The…

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The Twelve Best Nintendo 64 Games of all time… Part One

As Nintendo marks their 125th Anniversary, we’re taking a look back at the consoles that turned the company from a trading card manufacturer into an icon in the world of video games. Following our look back at the Gamecube, we’re counting down our top twelve favourite Nintendo 64 games of all time. And believe us……

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the AU interview: Joel Rafidi (Sydney) talks about his debut album "Phases"

Larry Heath sits down with up-and-coming Aussie Hip Hop artist Joel Rafidi to talk about his debut LP Phases – out now – and much more… you can also watch Joel perform an exclusive AU session for us HERE. Phases is out now.

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Antenna Documentary Film Festival Review: Bugarach (Spain, Germany and France, 2014)

Do a quick Google search on the sleepy French village of Bugarach and you’ll find that its economy “is based on agriculture and tourism”. Sounds pretty quaint and quiet, right? You’d be right to think so. In Sergi Cameron and Ventura Durall’s documentary, also called Bugarach, the town looks like the set of Chocolat. When word…

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TV Review: American Horror Story Freak Show Episode 1 “Monsters Among Us” (USA, 2014)

It’s safe to say that the anxious and impatient fans of the world’s currently most popular anthology series can rest at ease with the arrival of Season Four of American Horror Story. This Season, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have brought their devoted fans ‘Freak Show’. Like its previous season, Freak Show appears to be…

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Film Review: Hector & The Search For Happiness (UK, Germany, Canada & South Africa, 2014)

Hector & The Search For Happiness is about a psychiatrist who sets out on an overseas journey in order to find joy. The idea is hardly a new one, especially as the self-help genre has already seen the likes of Eat Pray Love and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, among others. Unfortunately, Hector’s story…

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