Since releasing their debut EP three years ago, Sydney’s Lime Cordiale have been synonymous with the Australian summer. Think road trips, rivers and bars in small towns. Their work is nostalgic in a way that particularly appeals to millennials, probably because – as they access the band’s music using the internet – it makes them…
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While he was in Sydney last month to play Australian Music Week as well shows with UB40, Larry Heath caught up with Canadian blues artist Charlie A’Court to talk about his music, his time in Australia – his many musical connections here – and much more! Welcome back to Sydney… All the way from Canada! The…
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I’ve been digging Spit Syndicate‘s music for some time now, although it feels like the Sydney hip hop duo have garnered a new and refreshed sense of exposure in 2015 through the emergence of the One Day crew onto the national radar. For Nick Lupi and Jimmy Nice, although the last few months have been…
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If ever there were a track that sounded like it belongs in a video game, it’s Champagne Drip’s latest “Moonlight”. While the first second of the song dead-set sounds like the intro of Darude’s infamous “Sandstorm”, the piece progresses into a pulsing array of space-like synth melodies and heavy ‘wub-wub’ bass that really does work…
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If your list of “top 10 emcees of all time” doesn’t include Big Daddy Kane, then fuck your list (I’m looking at you Billboard). The man born Antonio Hardy is a true pioneer in the game, someone the phrase “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper” applies to ten times over, and for the first time ever,…
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The PAX Australia expo will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre next year and early birds to ensure they get a spot starting this Tuesday. Tickets for the 2016 show go on sale 10am AEDT, December 8.
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Due for release in March, the anticipated follow up to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has just received its first full length trailer, which sees Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Batman (Ben Affleck) join Superman (Henry Cavill) for the first time. Yes – DC are getting their Film Universe together… it will be…
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For the second week straight, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 leads the charge against its blockbuster brethren Spectre. Despite earning US$100 million less in its second week, Hunger Games still sits on top both here and in The States. It made AU$5.2 million and kept the new Bond film to AU$3.4 million. Not…
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Mark Wilkinson made his U.S. debut in 2013 on the heels of his second studio album, Let The River Run, hitting #1 on iTunes singer-songwriter charts in Australia. Wilkinson returned to the U.S. this year for CMJ in New York and additional tour dates in Portland, San Francisco, Boston, Nashville, Atlanta, and studio recording in…
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Mesmerising Perth artist Joni in the Moon took some time out to chat the AU review’s Larry Heath at length while at WAM Festival earlier this month, reflecting on the local music scene in Perth, the importance of community, the fear that comes with recording, and more. Check out the full transcript below. You’ve done…
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Now this is an interesting collaboration we’re intrigued to see develop further. Hudson Mohawke has revealed a new tune in “Indian Steps”, collaborated upon with Antony, featured on his latest album Lantern. Of course, Antony has remained at the forefront of an alternative, gorgeous and experimental music scene and in linking up with HudMo on…
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Aspiring songwriters, Liv Cartledge from St Kilda, VIC and Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt aka Merpire from Redfern, NSW have been announced as this year’s Telstra Road to Discovery winners. Judged by some of Australia’s leading music experts including alt-pop maestro and 2014 ARIA nominee, Andy Bull, Sony/ATV & Affinity Music Group, Adam ‘Weez’ Booth and Mushroom Music’s…
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In This Issue: Don’t worry the Christmas albums haven’t started rolling in just yet! Instead we have a juicy little pack of rock, indie and electronic goodness for you, if you haven’t done that shopping yet there are still some wicked December releases coming. Cage the Elephant Cage the Elephant announced their fourth studio album,…
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Aussie bluegrass band Mustered Courage stopped to chat to the AU review’s Larry Heath on the ARIA red carpet last week. They tell us about what they feel the differences are between touring in America and Australia. For those playing at home, those differences include moonshine, whiskey and getting fatter. They also let us in on the…
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After a long time touring with no signs of letting up, Sydney’s Born Lion joined the AU review on the ARIA Red Carpet to look back on the year, which included touring with Yellowcard and Mayday Parade..and hitting an emu on the highway. Their new single “Rest in Pieces” will be coming out soon so check the…
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Aussie emcee Seth Sentry has just finished a massive world tour on the back of his Strange New Past LP and while rolling down the red carpet as a result of a broken leg, Sentry caught up with the AU review to fill us in on his year and just how the hell he broke his leg in…
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“It’s About Music and Fun. Not Fashion!” ARIA nominees King Parrot stopped to chat with us on the ARIA red carpet, humbled that they’ve been nominated for an award and, besides hoping to meet Kylie Minogue, insist that they’re “pretty much here for the free feed”. They’ve got a few Australian shows lined up for what’s left of the year, then…
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Last Thursday the ARIA awards went down, and amongst all the recognised artists and bands, one stood out from the crowd; Perth rockers Tame Impala. This year the band took home not only “Group of the Year” but, “Album of the Year” and “Best Rock Album”. While this is a feat in itself, it also…
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In this issue:The Age Music Victoria Awards inducts 10 new artists, Us the Band signs to Rice is Nice, Oh Pep! signs to Barely Dressed Records and Remote Control, Music Matters makes some big changes and Byron Bay’s Bluesfest wins best NSW festival once again. Don’t forget to see who has been knocked out of the top…
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‘Status is always ripe for satire; status is always good for comedy.’ These words by Stephen Colbert perfectly sum up the concept that is The 12th Man. As the writer of Austen Tayshus’ classic “Australiana”, Billy Birmingham has been the man behind many a laugh, parody, and satire that has resonated within the Australian comedy…
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“Walkholme City” is the latest from Gold Coast trio The Vultures and it’s fair to say that it’s a cracker. Elements of indie rock and alternative provide the foundation for the three and a half minute long track, drawing similarities with the sounds of The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand – definitely worth a listen: ———-…
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Pop-rock sensations We The Kings have flourished in the last ten years of being a band. Since the release of Strange Love, their ability to keep things in perspective hasn’t changed with their positive music creating an impact on fans around the world. Over time, their songs have been genuinely honest with songwriting that instills…
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Controversial Sydney rapper Kerser has released his fifth album in as many years, Next Step. While it contains every vulgar word in the English language (at least twice) and he insults everything from popular Aussie TV shows to well-known football players, it also has moments of honest, real emotions. “Only Rap You Need” is the…
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Nineteen year-old Sunshine Coast resident Ayla has just dropped an epic debut EP called When The World Ends. I’ve been listening to Ayla for a little over a year now and I can safely say this represents the best that the talented singer-songwriter has to offer at this stage in her career. When The World Ends consists of 5 tracks….
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In a major move for Museum Victoria, the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be taking a place at the Melbourne institution in March 2016, running until October before touring the world. The news was announced this past weekend by Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren who detailed the new immersive…
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Need to catch a TV break and don’t know what to watch? Simon takes us through his top picks on must-see shows and films for the week. Click through to see what’s showing for your entertainment needs. Wednesday 2nd December 2015 Inside the Clinic – ABC2 – 9.30pm AEST You know a show must be…
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This week, fast food giant McDonalds announced the timings for their highly anticipated (and long overdue) rollout of all-day breakfast. News dropped months ago that Maccas were trailing the concept, continuing the global trend of using Australia as a kind of testing ground for their new ideas; now the timing has been confirmed, and all-day…
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US singer/songwriter Zander Hawley has gotten his holiday season started off pretty brilliantly this year, releasing his debut EP I Wish I Was on December 1st. Having been consistently working on his music while juggling studies over the past few years, the LA native demonstrates a mature sound, a heartfelt lyrical delivery and some solid…
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As we approach Colplay’s latest project, A Head Full of Dreams, we continue to dive in deeper to the band’s current love of hand-clapping dance-inflected sounds with track featuring none other than supreme R&B diva Beyoncé. Lifting Chris Martin’s buoyant performance rather than clashing with it, Beyoncé colours the soundscape to fill it out as…
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The Wanderland Festival, an annual music and arts festival in Manila has announced their 2016 line-up, which boasts a strong contingent of Australian artists heading over come March 2016. The festival, which will be headlined by Death Cab for Cutie and Bon Iver has grown to become one of the cities most loved live music…
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