Founding Editor and Publisher of the AU review. Currently based in Toronto, Canada. You can follow him on Twitter @larry_heath or on Instagram @larryheath.
In February 2010 Gil Scott-Heron released “I’m New Here”, his first album in thirteen years. Produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during various studio sessions in New York, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critics alike. Meanwhile, the last eighteen months have been meteoric for Jamie xx (of The xx). In addition…
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So what happens when one of the most exciting young producers around reworks one of the most acclaimed albums from a true legend? The result is Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re New Here’, which sees Jamie xx remixing thirteen tracks from the original ‘I’m New Here’ album sessions. Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx’s ‘We’re…
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So how’s everything going? You have a pretty massive tour that’s just getting started? We actually just finished a massive tour. In a week we do about two weeks worth of shows in the North West and then we’re done. We have a trip to Australia, and that’s all we have planned. So how has…
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2014 Editors Note: Please note Sabbaba Newtown is no longer open. To find a Sabbaba near you, head to: www.sabbaba.com.au On Thursday night, over 250 people descended on 148 King Street, Newtown, to sample the finest Middle Eastern dishes, at the official launch of Sabbaba’s latest restaurant. Guests from the worlds of food, music, arts,…
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Yesterday saw the premiere of the new video “Kush” – the first single from Detox (out in 2011) featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon. Oh and did we mention the song is helmed by none other than Dr. Dre? That’s right bitches. Dr. Dre is back. “It’s a fun song, it’s hot and people seem to…
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If the following doesn’t get you excited for TRON: Legacy, nothing will. Here is the brand new video from Daft Punk – “Derezzed”, the lead track off the TRON: Legacy soundtrack. The music in this film is going to kill.
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Ah yes, that time has come. Over the next week or so we’ll be unveiling our top 40 albums of 2010. We get the ball rolling with a beautiful local record which has tied with a more internationally known band, both squeezing in at number 40! As such, we’re technically giving you our top 41!…
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LIVE is an intimate video study of the art of performing. It captures more than 20 of the world’s best singers and musicians performing a song of their choice in stark simplicity on film and is presented as a large-scale video installation in the Lower Town Hall. LIVE features filmed performances from Jarvis Cocker, Peaches,…
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Ahead of their first Australian show supporting Muse at the Acer Arena in Sydney, I sat down with brothers Ben and James Johnsons, Drummer and Bassist of Scotland’s Biffy Clyro, respectively, in their Sydney hotel. The finely dressed Scotsman looked back at 2010, get a hint as what to expect on their Australian tour (which…
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For more information about Superdry head to the official website HERE
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The new heroes of the Electronic World are Sydney’s Art Vs Science: three guys making unapolegetically fun music. And we love them because they’re just the nicest guys too! They’ve back with a new video and song, ahead of their 2011 debut album. It’s called “Finally See Our Way” and we’re quite surprised by the…
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TOMMY AND PHIL EMMANUEL REUNITED FOR THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR Earlier this year he was honoured with the award of a Member of the Order of Australia, and now this week guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel will return to his home country for a series of special concerts with his brother Phil. Fans who have…
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In between Flo Rida and T-Pain making their mark on commercial radio, it’s easy to forget that REAL music still exists. The sort of music made by people with a love for sound, a love for writing, a love for the instrument and a love for the production. Thankfully, there are groups like Gotan Project,…
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They’re about to swing their bells of holiday cheers all over Australia, but before they do, check out the first official music video from the band. Rock and fucking roll. Tour Dates: The duo are playing Falls Festival, Southbound, Sunset Sounds and Field Day then Prince Bandroom in Melbourne on January 7th and The Forum…
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It had been quite a while since I’d had the opportunity to catch The Church – but never have I had an opportunity quite like this. In the middle of their “An Intimate Space” 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour, they stopped off at a venue more intimate than most: Notes Live in Newtown, for a special…
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While on tour in Australia with The Jezabels, we had the oppertunity to chat to Canada’s Two Hour Traffic – we find out how the tour is going, and learn a bit more about this wonderful band. You’re currently back in Australia on a National tour with The Jezabels, with only a few shows left….
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After a sizzling debut at its grand new location in the stunning seaside surrounds of Point Nepean, Portsea, everyone’s favourite sunny summer arvo get together, Hot Barbeque, is set to revel in the sunshine and bring home the bacon once again in 2011. Featuring yet another rare line-up of juicy bands, finger-licking artists and hot…
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The second Bluesfest announcement for 2011 includes: Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, John Legend, Gurrumul (Bluesfest exclusive), Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the…
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I caught up with Grant Nicholas, the lead singer of Feeder, as he was waking up in London… we chatted about the new record, the next one to come, their upcoming tour of Australia for Soundwave, Buck Rogers and plenty more. Read on! What’s the morning wake up ritual for the lead singer of Feeder?…
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Look back at all the action from Stereosonic 2010 in Sydney.
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Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the much anticipated return of Kings Of Leon with concerts scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in March 2011. Already established as one…
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Ahead of their performance at the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project on November 27th in Sydney, we sat down with Laura Taylor and DJ Gorky of Bonde do Rolê – the “Funk Carioca-influenced electropop group from Curitiba, Brazil”. For you see, for one night only, we were switching nightlifes with Brazil! We chat about the show,…
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Today marked the release of Regina Spektor‘s first ever live CD/DVD release: “Live in London” – and on her official YouTube page she’s released two pretty beautiful examples of what we can expect on the final product – “Eet” and “Dance Anthem of the 80s”. Check them out below. ABOUT THE CD/DVD SET: ‘LIVE IN…
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We’re sure you remember our 2010 coverage of SXSW, so you better believe we’ll be back in 2011 for the 25th Anniversary of the event! And as such, it should come as no surprise to you that we’re keeping a close eye on the announcements of bands set to play. Here is the second announcement….
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With over 40 amazing acts from home and around the world already on board its time to complete the picture of what’s in store for the 2011 series of BIG DAY OUT festivals. For the record, 2011 was by far our biggest ever first announcement. The Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney events sold out in…
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New Zealand’s Die! Die! Die! are favourites on our own shores, and they’ve released their new single “Wasted Lands” – accompanied by quite the interesting music video. Check it out here! “Wasted Lanes” is taken from their third album Form, out now via Flying Nun / Remote Control.
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Sydney-based singer-songwriter Emma Davis has released a beautiful animated music video clip for her single “Machines”. It comes off the back of her remarkable self-titled debut album, which touched down last month to rave reviews. The clip is directed, illustrated and animated by Paul Murphy, a twenty-four year old independent filmmaker from Sydney. We hope to…
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My Chemical Romance are back with a surprisingly cool video for new single “Sing”. Pretty epic. Who doesn’t love lasers? Is it just me though or does this totally feel out of place with the song itself? We’ll let you be the judge!
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Yes, Lykke Li. I would like to get some indeed. Wait, what? You’re a prostitute? Quite interesting lyrics – and this track is easily one of my favourite tracks of the year. Thankfully, the video does not disappoint and give us plenty of time to enjoy Lykke’s beauty. OK, this video is distracting me from other…
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One of my all time favourite music video directors (and directors in general) is back, and he’s bringing with him the new one from Canada’s Arcade Fire. “The Suburbs” was one of the tracks off of the new album (of the same name) to drop pretty early on, and it gave us Arcade Fire a…
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