Day: 22 April 2015

Win a double pass to attend a special screening of Mad Max 2!

Some of the most celebrated films are returning to the big screen at Event Cinemas George St, with their In The HouseProgram! Hosted by Channel 7’s Jason ‘Jabba’ Davis, and Quinny from Supanova Pop Culture Expo, the next film in the program is the classic Mad Max 2. In aniticipation of the release of Fury…

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William Doyle of East India Youth (England) talks about SXSW, Culture of Volume, touring and more

Behind the futuristic sound of East India Youth, electronic musician William Doyle has been a very busy man with a tight schedule. Having just finished a round of shows for SXSW and releasing his new album, Culture of Volume this month, he talks to us about the new record’s reception, what he enjoys about tour life and his plans for the rest…

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Album Review: All Time Low – Future Hearts (2015 LP)

Since the success in topping the Billboard charts last week, All Time Low have shown once again that they’re champs to the world of pop punk. Following their 2007 breakthrough with So Wrong, It’s Right, it’s been predicted that they were a band destined to ‘fade out’, as contenders of the pop punk scene have a low shelf-life…

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Album Review: Too Close To Touch – Nerve Endings (2015 LP)

If there’s one band you should keep on your radar, it’s Too Close To Touch. With their sounds influenced by bands such as Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, the Kentucky band are leading the way already with their diverse alternative rock sound. Since the debut of Nerve Endings, they have received such praise among fans and critics that…

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the AU interview: Conrad Sewell (Brisbane) on touring with Ed Sheeran, SXSW, living in LA and new music!

Singer/songwriter from Brisbane Conrad Sewell stopped by the AU review HQ for a chat. Having just finished up touring with Ed Sheeran, there are many more exciting things on the horizon for this young Aussie. On touring with Sheeran, Conrad couldn’t speak more highly, “they’re just great songs, I mean Bob Dylan did it… Ed…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: The Bloom "How It Starts" (2015)

Songwriter and guitarist Luke Kordyl hails from Perth, and following some ten year of travelling the globe, surfing and writing new music, a new project has emerged: The Bloom. So, what was the catalyst to get his music out there? Well, it seems like it was a change of scenery, as Luke moved to East…

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The Theme Park Traveller: Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio)

I’ve always been fascinated by Theme Parks, especially in America. The stories of how the parks originated and have since grown and thrived is often as interesting as the rides themselves. Six Flags: Fiesta Texas, located just outside of San Antonio, is no exception, with the origins of the park dating back some 25 years,…

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ALVVAYS, Caribou, Mac DeMarco and Death From Above 1979 among SiriusXM Indies Nominees for 2015

Photographer: Belinda Dipalo ALVVAYS, Caribou (pictured), Mac DeMarco and Death From Above 1979 are among the nominees across 26 categories for the 2015 SiriusXM Indies – the 15th Annual Independent Music Awards held in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Centre on May 9th as part of Canadian Music Week. The Glorious Sons, Alvvays, Broncho…

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the AU interview at SXSW: Mumiy Troll (Vladivostok, Russia) talks Russian music scene & Vladivostok Rocks!

the AU review sat down with Ilya Lagutenko lead vocalist/guitarist of Russian rock band Mumiy Troll while he was in town for SXSW. Lagutenko, who promised a new album within the next couple of months, explained the music scene as it pertains to Russia, saying “It’s quite a market, apparently not just for domestic, but…

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Listen to Nantes' favourite music in this exclusive playlist!

As their new EP Limbo hits shelves, two parts of Sydney group Nantes sat down with AU Radio to share with us some of their favourite music as part of our guest playlist series. Ahead of its premiere on the station later this week, we’re excited to bring you their full playlist today – which…

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the AU interview at SXSW: The Frail (San Francisco) talk new album, origins, and new musical directions

San Francisco synth-pop group The Frail stopped by The AU pop-up venue at SXSW to have a chat about their 2014 record LoveDeathLegend and what comes next for them. Speaking about their musical direction from this point onwards the band says that “now we’re trying to lighten up a bit, take things in a more…

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the AU interview at SXSW: Parlour Tricks (New York) talk upcoming album, their live show and Nashville!

the AU review chatted with New York band Parlour Tricks before they recorded a session for us. The New York pop sextuplet are preparing to launch their debut album this June. The album, largely made up of new songs, was recorded in Nashville over the span of about a year. Of the sound of the…

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Games Review: Grand Theft Auto V (PC, 2015)

It’s been an exceedingly long wait for PC gamers who were looking forward to getting their hands on Grand Theft Auto V. It finally released, after a nearly two-year wait that was punctuated by delays, with a few new features that allow the PC master race to really make the most of their time in…

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Film Review: The Avengers: Age of Ultron (M) (USA, 2015)

Australian audiences will be some of the first in the world to see the new The Avengers: Age of Ultron film courtesy of global positioning, time zones and release dates. All of these things combined plus the constant hype surrounding this film will no doubt ensure its rampage through the box office like an enormous…

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Sydney Film Festival Screening Women He’s Undressed on a cruise ship!

In an article earlier today (here it is) we posted a news piece about ACMI holding an exhibition on Orry-Kelly, Australian costume designer to some of the biggest stars of classic cinema. The exhibition will feature the documentary Women He’s Undressed by Gillian Armstrong, which focus on Orry Kelly’s tumultuous history including his impact on…

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Russell Brand doco The Emperor’s New Clothes coming to Australian Theaters on June 11th

The collaboration between revered director Michael Winterbottom and comedy superstar and activist Russell Brand, The Emperor’s New Clothes is set to hit Australian theaters on June 11th 2015. The documentary focuses on the inequality were currently facing and the way the financial climate gives prominence to it. Utilizing live talks and rallies from Brand himself, the…

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ACMI to hold exhibition on cosume designer Orry Kelly

Legendary costume designer Orry Kelly will receive the spotlight as The Australian Center for Moving Image presents their latest exhibition Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood. Having crafted costumes for the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart and lending his genius to films such as Casablanca, Some Like it Hot and The Maltese Falcon among others. Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood tells…

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ABC’s comprehensive Anzac Day footage

Anzac Day is this Saturday and ABC are broadcasting an extensive look at all the marches and commemorations. Including services from Turkey and France, the schedule is as follows The local Anzac Day marches are at: NSW     9.00am – 12.30pm ACT      10.30am – 12.30pm (National Ceremony) VIC       9.00am – 12.30pm TAS      10.30am – 12.30pm QLD     9.30am…

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The new Mad Max video game is looking incredible.

A fresh crop of screenshots for Avalanche Studios’ action/tie-in Mad Max have arrived, full of brutal combat and desolate landscapes. Have a look at the gallery after the jump and see what you’re in for. Warners announced last month that Mad Max would be releasing September 4 on PS4, Xbox One and PC, but sadly…

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Australian Sci-Fi flick Infini to be released digitally

INFINI, the new Australian Sci-Fi thriller from Shane Abbess is going to be released digitally on the same day as the US – May 8th. Ahead of its release, cast & crew will be holding Q&As and attending screenings in Sydney to help promote the film. INFINI tells the story of a search and rescue…

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Box Office Report: Furious 7 continues to dominate

Despite some solid competition, Fast and the Furious 7 continues to mow down everything in its path, earning $4.3 million this week. The 7th installment in the ever popular action franchise is breaking records everywhere and doesn’t look to be slowing down. The live-action adaptation of Disney classic Cinderella is doing very well for itself,…

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TV Review: Marvel’s Daredevil, Season 1 Episode 11 “The Path Of The Righteous” (USA, 2015)

Just when you thought Foggy discovering Matt’s secret identity was the best cliffhanger pulled off by Marvel’s Daredevil, “The Path Of The Righteous” comes along and knocks it straight out of the ballpark. When Wesley kidnaps Karen following a phone call with Wilson Fisk’s mum, I knew that there was no way there could ever…

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Cucina Vivo – Broadbeach (Gold Coast)

Further to our look at Kiyomi last week, we also explored the other new restaurant leading the charge in the $345 million transformation that is sweeping through Jupiters Gold Coast. Italian restaurant Cucina Vivo is in stark contrast to Kiyomi in design; whereas the neighbouring Japanese restaurant is dimly lit and moody, Cucina is endearingly…

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