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SXSW AU interview: Big Black Delta (Los Angeles)

Filmed on the streets of Silverlake, the AU review talks to Big Black Delta just before he jumps on a plane from LA to Austin for SXSW 2013 to talk about his new single “Side of the Road” and new self-titled album, as well as what we can expect from the live show, touring with…

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SXSW AU interview: Jim Rota and John Ramsay – Producers of "Sound City" (USA, 2013)

While at SXSW earlier this month I had the pleasure of not only talking to Dave Grohl (briefly, mind you) about his film Sound City, but also the co-producers of the film, Jim Rota and John Ramsay of Therapy Studios. We talk about how they got involved in the project, how Dave worked as a…

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SXSW AU interview: FIDLAR (LA)

Larry talks to LA outfit FIDLAR about playing SXSW, their new album – how they made the cover – getting to see Iggy and the Stooges and they reveal their plans to tour Australia over the Winter!

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SXSW AU interview: Emma Louise (Brisbane)

Larry Heath talks exclusively to Brisbane based artist Emma Louise while she was in the US for SXSW promoting her debut record Vs Head Vs Heart, which is out now in Australia. We talk about the record, the “sensual” cover, touring plans, her new live show, performing an Alt-J cover on triple j and much…

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SXSW AU interview: Simon Baker and Dan Mazer – Star and Director of "I Give It A Year" (UK)

While at SXSW for the film portion of the festival, I sat down with Australia’s own Simon Baker and Director Dan Mazer to talk about their work together on the hilarious new film I Give It A Year – in cinemas now – why Simon is now typecast as an American, Minnie Driver and more!

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SXSW AU interview: Deaf Club (UK)

Making their first ever trip to the USA, I sit down with London based quartet Deaf Club to talk about the tour, their new EP, plans for the year ahead and more! You can download the EP for free from HERE!

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the AU review Podcast: Episode 5 – Soundwave Festival Special!

In this Soundwave Festival special Podcast we hear the latest single from Periphery, “Scarlet”, plus Troy from May The Rock Be With You sits down with the band. Then we catch up with drummer Jon Dette who filled in on drums for both Slayer and Anthrax. Listen to the new Paramore single “Still Into You”…

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SXSW AU interview: Righchus and Taylor Engel (USA)

One of the highlights of the SXSW Film Festival is the Music Video competition they run. We sat down with a few of the directors while we were at the event, one of whom was Taylor Engel, who directed hip hop artist Righchus‘ clip for the song “Stroker’s Row”. I sat down with Taylor, Righchus…

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SXSW AU interview: sóley (Iceland)

Though relatively unknown in Australia, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sit down with the phenomenal Icelandic artist sóley while at SXSW last week. We talk about her music, playing SXSW, her latest album and much more…

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SXSW AU interview: San Cisco (Perth)

While they were at The Aussie BBQ at SXSW 2013 on Saturday, we caught up with Jordi and Scarlett of Perth quartet San Cisco, who talk about what’s been happening in the USA, SXSW, missing home, their JUST ANNOUNCED Australian tour and much more!

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SXSW AU Interview: Atlas Genius (Adelaide)

One of the most buzzed about bands at SXSW were Adelaide’s Atlas Genius. We caught up with them to talk about their successes so far, their time at SXSW, their new record and we look forward to the year ahead…

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SXSW AU interview: The Black Angels (Austin, TX)

We chat to The Black Angels at SXSW who reveal plans to tour Australia in June 2013, fill us in on what else is coming up for the band, and let us in on the details of their upcoming record Indigo Meadow.

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SXSW 2013 Live Review: Kendrick Lamar + Solange at the SPIN Party – Stubb's (15.03.13)

Thanks to interview commitments, this year I unfortunately wasn’t able to experience as much of the always fantastic SPIN party as much as in prior years. As usual, however, the event featured a wonderfully eclectic mix of some of the hottest acts to play the festival. Solange was well into her set by the time…

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SXSW 2013 Live Review: Local Natives + Cold War Kids – Mohawk's Austin (14.03.13)

The House of Vans at Mohawk’s has been a place of constant entertainment this week. Thursday night was no exception, with a massive night that concluded with Cold War Kids, getting ready to release their new record ??, and Local Natives, who are promoting their latest release Hummingbird, which is already being hailed as one…

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SXSW AU interview: Pat Smear of the Foo Fighters (USA)

the AU review’s exclusive Australian chat with Pat Smear of Foo Fighters, The Germs and Nirvana on the SXSW Red Carpet during their 20th Anniversary Film Festival, and a special screening of Dave Grohl’s film Sound City. Pat talks about the film, the Sound City concerts at SXSW and also the latest on the possibility…

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CLOSED: Win a double pass to Bluesfest in Byron Bay courtesy of Bundaberg

From 28th March through 1st April, Byron Bay will host Australia’s largest international festival of Blues and Roots Music that is Bluesfest. Located in Tyagarah Tee Tree Farm, it is the perfect place to hold the Festival and allows 17,500 Festival visitors per day and 6,500 campers over the entire weekend. This year, Bundaberg Brewed…

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