In our 47th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Bristol’s Meadowlark and chat about experimenting with their sound and their second EP, Dual, which is out now. Band Name: Meadowlark. Website / Social Media: meadowlarkofficial.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative. Members & their roles: Kate McGill (keys, vocals) & Daniel Broadley (guitar, vocals). What music…
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In our 46th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet London’s punk rockers Great Cynics, and chat about their upcoming UK tour and brand new record, I Feel Weird out this month. Musician/Band Name: Great Cynics Website / Social Media: Facebook / You Tube Genre: Punk Members & their roles: Giles – guitar Bob – drums…
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In our 44th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Melbourne’s alt country rockers Raised By Eagles, and chat about their second album, Diamonds In The Bloodstream, and have a listen to their track, ‘Jackie’. Band Name: Raised By Eagles Website / Social Media: raisedbyeagles.com Facebook / Bandcamp / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Alt Country Members…
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In our 43rd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s latest electronic offering Glacier, and chat about their latest single, ‘Suspend’, released today! Band Name: Glacier Website / Social Media: glaciersounds.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Electronic Members & their roles: Andrew Threlfo (synths/electronics) Zanna Blackburn (vocals and guitar) Michael Smallman (electronics and guitar) What music…
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Melbourne-based country/soul stalwarts Saint Jude are today premiering their new video and single “St Clare” today on the AU, the first track to be released off their forthcoming third full length LP, Saint Jude III. Coming in a nine and a half minutes, the track is something of a musical odyssey, starting as a meditative…
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Dubbing themselves a “cosmic rock” group hailing from Dublin, Buffalo Sunn have fast become a favourite here at AU HQ. Today we’re proud to feature their new single “Told You So” as our track of the day. It’s taken from their debut album “By The Ocean By The Sea”, produced by Pat McCarthy (R.E.M, Madonna,…
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Today we’re excited to premiere the new music video from Steve Lane and the Autocrats, “Forgetting is so Long”, taken off of his acclaimed record Birds Taking Flight. Released back in 2013, the single and new music video are being released just in time for the band’s tour dates in Toronto, Canada as part of…
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In our 42nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney prog rockers NARLA, and chat about their self-titled EP, find out who inspired them, how they get the band together and much more! Band Name: NARLA Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Prog Rock Members & their roles: Jack Millar – Guitar/Vox Nick…
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Photo: Hugh Black Adelaide’s West Thebarton Brothel Party have released their new single, “Misophonia” this week and like material we’ve heard from the band previously, it encapsulates everything brilliant about seven mates getting together to make some excellent rock music. Having consistently developed themselves as a band from early shows in 2014 through to supporting…
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In our 41st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the Melbourne ‘s Rob Heyes , and chat about his debut album, Pales with Grace, we find out how he got started, who inspired him and more! Musician: Rob Heyes Website / Social Media: www.robheyesmusician.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Folk-rock Members & their roles: Rob Heyes,…
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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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Takaakira “Taka” Goto is a composer based in Tokyo, Japan, who is also known as the lead guitarist and composer for Japanese group MONO. Today on Hello Asia! We’re excited to bring you Taka’s incredible debut solo record Classical Punk and Echoes Under the Beauty, streaming in full below, almost a week out from its…
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Today on the AU we’re excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the brand new single from Northcote outfit Alma Kalorama. The band recorded the track, “Now And Then”, at home in Northcote and enlisted the amazing Liam Judson (Cloud Control, Bells Will Ring) to bring it all together in the mix. Be the…
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One of our favourite UK acts, Florence + The Machine, released a brand new track over the weekend, taken from their Record Store Day 12-inch. The track is called “As Far As I Could Get” and is quite a melancholic addition to their repertoire. The 12 inch also featured the single “What Kind of Man”…
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In our 40th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Slumberhaze, and chat about their latest track ‘Nothing But You’. Musician/Band Name: Slumberhaze aka DONT BELIEVE THE HAZE Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Anti-Genre Members & their roles: Sasha sings, Liam drums/samples, Zoran pianos/synths, Jack & Steve guitars/bass/keys. What music…
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We’re excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the single “Wasted” from Melbourne indie rockers The Deloraines, which seeps of the oh-so-cool vibes of bands like Arctic Monkey and Queens of the Stone Age. The track was recorded and mixed in the Master Bedroom by Brad Dadson and mastered by Rob Grant at Poons…
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In our 39th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s CRANKY Alice, and chat about their latest release, ‘What’s It Like’, find out who and what inspired them, learn how they got started and get the word on what shows they’ve got coming up… Band Name: CRANKY Alice Website / Social Media: www.crankyalice.com.au Facebook /…
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the AU review is proud to bring you Rose Windows‘ single “Strip Mall Babylon” as one of our featured tracks today, a new offering from the group’s forthcoming, self-titled, due out May 4th on Sub Pop. If “Strip Mall Babylon” is a taste of what’s to come on the release, then we’re excited to hear…
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We’re excited to present today the exclusive premiere of “Big World”, the second single to be taken from The Dawn Chorus‘ upcoming album, set for release late 2015. Front man Mitch Davis shines on the release, and the track features Kyla Van Mason. Produced at Pix Studios, in their hometown of the Sunshine Coast, it’s…
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In our 38th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Reading’s alt rockers Sundara Karma, and chat about their eclectic influences and upcoming shows. We find out how the band got started, how they’d best describe their live show and learn more about their latest music. Plus, we get to have a listen ourselves! Band Name:…
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In our 37th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s pop rockers Why We Run and chat about their debut single ‘Comfortable Lie’. We get o know the artists that inspire them, learn how the band got started and find out more about what they’ve got coming up – including a show in Wollongong tonight!…
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In our 36th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Parisians Likewolf and chat about their upcoming EP Classic Ideals, learn how the band got started and find out how we can get our hands on their music… Band Name: Likewolf Website / Social Media: www.likewolf.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Rock Blues Electronica Soundtrack…
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In our 35th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Belfast’s LORIS, and chat about being feature on BBC Introducing’s and get to listen to their latest track ‘Yeah’. Enjoy this one as much as we do: Band Name: LORIS Website / Social Media: www.lorisofficial.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Youtube / Twitter Genre: Electropop Members &…
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Today marks the day that Brisbane-based “edgy chunk rockers” Ninth Of May are releasing the music video for the brand new single “Ramen”, and we’re proud to exclusively premiere the track on the AU today. The entirely self-produced project sees jjj unearthed winners collaborating with some of Brisbane’s finest musicians, delivering a striking yet mesmerizing…
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Self-described as “darkly whimsical folktronica”, Quintessential Doll are an up-and-coming Brisbane outfit fronted by Steph Linsdell, who is today premiering her new track “Thunder Gods”, featuring the incredible vocals of Clio Em, on the AU. The genre-bending track, jumping between the words of Opera, Electronica, Indie Pop and, indeed, “folktronica”, is a stand out of…
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In the 34th installment of ‘Stumbled Upon’, we meet the UK’s Edgarville and chat about keeping things simple, their upcoming 3 month tour around the UK and get to know a little more about the band. Read on: Band Name: Edgarville Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Acoustic Members & their roles: Ed – singer,…
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In the 33rd installment of ‘Stumbled Upon’, we meet Melbourne quartet Big Smoke, and chat about their latest track ‘Try A Little Love’, the music that inspired them and find out how they got started… Band Name: Big Smoke Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Rock ‘n’ Roll Members & their roles: Adrian…
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In the 32nd installment of ‘Stumbled Upon’, we meet Chicago’s Chicago Loud 9, and get a sneak peak at their latest release Punk Soul. Band Name: Chicago Loud 9 Website: www.chicagoloud9.com Facebook / Bandcamp Genre: Windy City Roots, Hip Hop Rock n Roll, Funk n Soul Members & their roles: Dhan D. – Emcee Aya…
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In the 31st installment of ‘Stumbled Upon’, we meet Brisbane ‘s Steve Grady, and chat about his upcoming EP, A Year’s Gone By and his latest track, ‘Go Away & Miss Me’. Musician: Steve Grady Website / Social Media: www.stevegradymusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Singer/Songwriter Members & their roles: Steve Grady – Guitar…
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In the 30th instalment of ‘Stumbled Upon’, we meet Melbourne’s In Capital, and get an exclusive preview of their second single Fighting for the Light. Band Name: In Capital Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp / Twitter Genre: Electronic, EDM Members & their roles: Nick Jenkin – Engineer, Producer, Guitar, Bass, Synth,…
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