Day: 22 October 2014

the AU interview: Ryan Bingham (USA) talks Tomorrowland and a debut Australian headline tour

Whilst academy award winning songwriter Ryan Bingham was in Australia for his first headline tour, we caught up with him to chat about the tour, Tomorrowland, his unreleased new album and writing songs for TV and Film. I think it’s 4 there and not too far off show time, how do you normally prepare for…

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Photo Gallery: Rodriguez – Sydney Opera House (21.10.14)

The iconic Rodriguez brought an unforgettable show through to the Sydney Opera House last night. Gwen Lee brings you this gallery from the show!

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Sleater-Kinney are back! Release new single "Bury Our Friends" and announce first new album in 10 years!

We suppose just about every “reunion” is inevitable these days, but it doesn’t stop us from getting excited about it. Iconic punk trio Sleater-Kinney are the latest to get us excited, announcing today their first album in ten years, No Cities To Love, which will be released on 16th January 2015 on Sub Pop via…

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the AU interview: Monte (Sydney) talk debut album "Who We Are"

Larry Heath interviewed two parts of emerging Sydney rockers Monte on Monday, at AU HQ, to talk about their debut album Who We Are, which is available now, touring and much more. Follow the guys on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wearemonte

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The Foo Fighters are coming to Australia and New Zealand.

As they ramp up excitement for their new album Sonic Highways, thanks to the HBO series of the same name, the album’s opening song – and subject of the series’ first episode “Something From Nothing” has been the subject of a Frontier Touring hashtag: #SOMETHINGNOTHINGOZNZ. And now there is this, a webpage devoted to the…

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Watch never-before-seen early footage of Death From Above 1979's "Dead Womb" Music Video.

With the new documentary Life After Death From Above available on VOD through Vimeo now, the filmmakers have released this exclusive clip, which dates back to 2003, when Death From Above 1979 (the film’s subjects) were recording a never-to-be-released lo-fi music video for their single “Dead Womb”. Watch the clip here: Rent or Buy the…

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Single Stream: Service Bells "Undertaker" (2014)

Formed in 2013 by ex-Cameras Fraser Harvey and Mike Morgan, along with Ben Morgan and Bill Johnston, Service Bells have fast become one of our favourite bands in Sydney. They even played our 6th Birthday Party! What legends. And we can tell you from that show that they deliver unquestionably powerful, provocative and entertaining live…

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VideAU Tech Review: Sony Xperia Z3 (October 2014)

Sony have just released their latest smartphone in Australia, the anticipated Xperia Z3, some six months after they made waves with their last model. The updates focus on the entertainment factor (in particular its use as a remote screen for the Playstation 4) as well as a slimmer, lighter and improved ergonomic designs. Screen and…

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What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (23rd – 26th October)

Thursday Inside Amy Schumer, ABC2, 10 pm AEST Conversational comedian Amy Schumer knows absolutely no bounds. On this episode, she tackles some of her many regrets from having a one-night stand to auditioning for the infamous ‘2 Girls 1 Cup’. Not one to watch with your grandma. Friday Underworld, 7 Mate, 9:40 pm AEST Pre-dating…

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Win a double pass to see An American Werewolf In London in Sydney!

Some of cinemas most celebrated titles are set to return to the big screen at Event Cinemas George Street, with the recent launch of the In The House Program. Hosted by Channel 7’s Jason ‘Jabba’ Davis, and Quinny from Supanova, the festival will feature the upcoming Christmas session of Pulp Fiction which has been upgraded…

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New Clip and Featurette released for Whiplash – in cinemas tomorrow!

How far would you go to be great? The new film Whiplash, out in limited release tomorrow, shows us just how much one young drummer Andrew (Teller) is prepared to give… and take… in order to be great. A first year jazz student, he is handpicked by Fletcher (Simmons), a teacher who is known equally…

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Win a X-Men: Days Of Future Past prize pack!

The only way to save the future is to go into the past. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment takes you back in time to stop the end of the world with X-Men: Days Of Future Past released recently on Digital HD and 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD. Featuring a massive collaboration of legendary actors and…

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Film Review: Whiplash (MA15+) (USA, 2014)

Apparently the world of jazz musicianship is particularly vicious if Whiplash is anything to go by, a “Full Metal Jacket at Julliard” type thriller that comes courtesy of producer Jason Blum, whose credits include such scarers as Insidious, Paranormal Activity and Sinister. Though it seems strange that a producer best known for his work in the horror…

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