Author: Jamie Cockburn

the AU interview: Christoph Hagel (Artistic Director) and Vartan Bassil (Choreographer) of Red Bull Flying Bach

Following a sold-out European tour and shows in Russia and Japan, global sensation, Red Bull Flying Bach is set to land in Australia for the first time next March. In the ultimate clash of cultures, Red Bull Flying Bach fuses breakdance crew, Flying Steps and their unrestricted and explosive dance style with the elegant music…

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Best of 2012 Countdown: Top 40 Songs – Part 3: 20-11

20. Collarbones feat. Guerre – Hypothermia 19. Alabama Shakes – Hold On 18. Of Monsters & Men – Little Talks 17. Mumford & Sons – I Will Wait 16. Grizzly Bear – Yet Again 15. Alt-J – Tessellate 14. Foals – Inhaler 13. Ball Park Music – Surrender 12. Jake Bugg – Lightning Bolt 11….

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the AU interview: Sun City (Perth)

Fresh off a plane from Zimbabwe, Larry Heath sat down with Perth duo Sun City to talk about their shows in Africa, percussion instruments, their live shows, tours in 2013 and much more… What were the crowds like when you played in Zimbabwe? The people were amazing, the crowd was way more receptive than I…

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Best of 2012 Countdown: Top 40 Albums – Part 4: The Top Ten!

As the triple j Hottest 100 opens up its digital doors for voting in its 2012 edition, we come to an end of our top 40 albums list with ten phenomenal albums. Stay tuned for our top 40 songs of 2012… they’ll be launching tomorrow and running through to the New Year! Mumford & Sons…

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the AU interview at Clockenflap: The Rubens (Sydney)

We talk to Sydney’s The Rubens at Hong Kong Festival Clockenflap about Asia, winning the J Award, plans in 2013, life on the road, the end of the world and much much more… Interview/Camera: Johnny Au Edit: Larry Heath

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Album Review: The Milk – Tales From The Thames Delta (2012 LP)

It may be hard to believe that Tales From The Thames Delta is actually the debut album from The Milk. The album can mistake you into thinking it came from a band who have been releasing music for years. Opening track ‘Broke Up The Family’ has hints of The Black Keys about it, then follows…

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the AU interview: Gary Clark Jr. (Austin, Texas)

Just before he was taking the stage at his own show in New York, and a couple of days away from performing with the legendary The Rolling Stones, Larry Heath caught up with a man who’s becoming a bit of a legend himself – Austin’s Gary Clark Jr., who’ll be returning to the country this…

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the AU interview: Mike Scott of The Waterboys (Scotland)

Jamie Cockburn had the chance to speak to Scottish lad Mike Scott of The Waterboys who will be down under next month for a national tour. Here’s what went down… You will be touring Australia for the first time as a band next month – what has taken you so long to get down here!?…

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the AU interview: Spindrift (Delaware)

Californian psyche-rockers Spindrift took time out of their schedule to catch up with the AU review about their work in movie soundtracks, their new album and the accompanying documentary film. How would you describe your sound? Spindrift is a cinematically driven psychedelic spaghetti western rock band. Who would you say are your main influences? Our…

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the AU interview: Laetitia (France)

the AU review recently caught up with Laetitia Sadier, formerly of Stereolab, to chat about her recent appearance at the Culture Collide Festival, her latest album Silencio and balancing raising her family with her music career. How does touring as a solo artist compare to touring in a band like Stereolab? The 2 are so…

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Death Grips Announce January Melbourne and Sydney Shows

Already set to make an appearance at Big Day Out, Death Grips have announced headline sideshows this January in Melbourne and Sydney. The Sacramento hip-hop duo will be showcasing their latest album No Love Deep Web. Tour Dates: January 19 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney: Tickets: $42.50, www.moshtix.com.au January 22 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne:…

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The Presets announce national headline tour for January and February 2013

After recently playing Parklife Festival earlier in the year, The Presets, have announced their first headline tour of Australia since 2009. Pacifica, their first album in four years earned a J Award nomination and a shortlist entrant in the AMP Awards. The Sydney electronic duo will be joined on tour by dance luminaries Parachute Youth…

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds announce new single and 2013 tour

After announcing a new album studio album, Push the Sky Away, due for February 2013, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced a six-date national tour to coincide with the upcoming release. The tour will feature two exclusive dates at the Sydney Opera House where they will be joined on stage by members of…

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Tim Rogers and The Bamboos announce national tour for February and March 2013

What started as a simple collaboration has turned into a national tour. Tim Rogers and The Bamboos have joined forces to tour Australia after the success of the collaborated track ‘I Got Burned’ which featured on the double ARIA nominated Bamboos album Medicine Man. The shows will see the unique ten-piece be vocally led by…

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Julia Stone announces churches and cathedral February 2013 tour

Since the release of her solo album By The Horns, Julia Stone has had a string of sell-out tours in Europe and the UK as well as here in Australia. Julia will be touring churches and cathedrals around the country and will be joined with an all-star backing band with Cat Empire and The Bamboos’…

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