Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Raiza Biza "Strong Woman" (2017) Interview: Royal Blood talk a disdain for encores & becoming seasoned touring musos Exclusive Album Premiere: The New Yorks - I Wish I Was You, But That's Just Me (2017 EP) Save the date: We're turning nine and throwing a massive free party in Sydney! A.B Original triumph, Tina Arena surprises and Sigur Rós transcend for Splendour in the Grass Day Three Single of the Day: Alvvays "Dreams Tonite" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 26, 2017New Alvvays is always great. Heh. Bad pun made, moving right along... The new album from the group is coming this September 8th in the form of Antisocialites and today, we've ...Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Raiza Biza "Strong Woman" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 26, 2017New Zealand's Raiza Biza takes to the mic in acknowledging the strong women in his life with the appropriately titled, "Strong Woman". The single is charming in nature, strong and...Our top 10 acts of Splendour in the Grass 2017Chris Singh, July 26, 2017Non-headliners ruled Splendour in the Grass this year, and if anything defined the festival for 2017 it was that interest is shifting towards locals who are giving it their all, sw...Interview: Royal Blood talk a disdain for encores & becoming seasoned touring musosLarry Heath, July 26, 2017Continuing our interview coverage from our time with Royal Blood in Sydney recently, Mike and Ben talk more on the development of their live shows and preparing for some of thei...The Jezabels to make themselves at home at The Lansdowne in AugustSosefina Fuamoli, July 26, 2017The Jezabels are one of Sydney's ultimate favourites, that should really go without saying. In August, locals will have the opportunity to spend some proper quality time with the g...Music Video of the Day: The Bronx "Sore Throat" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 26, 2017The Bronx have come crashing through with the reveal of their fifth studio album, aptly named V. Retaining everything punk and chaotic the band has become renowned and beloved fo... Save the date: We're turning nine and throwing a massive free party in Sydney!Larry Heath, July 25, 2017We can't quite believe it ourselves, but next month, the AU review is turning nine years old! With support from our amazing friends at the Batch Brewing Co., we're going to be thro...A.B Original triumph, Tina Arena surprises and Sigur Rós transcend for Splendour in the Grass Day ThreeChris Singh, July 24, 2017Saving the best for last - even after that Powderfinger reunion - Splendour 2017 closed out with what very well may be it's single best day in years. The quality on offer from star...Here's what Missy Elliot played at her first US show in ten yearsJaime Lewis, July 24, 2017Emerging from a neon box, decked from head to toe in diamantes, sequins and pearls and donning a cap that clearly read QUEEN, Missy Elliott made her return to U.S stages in nearly ...A Tribe Called Quest just played their final ever show in Los Angeles; here's the setlistLarry Heath, July 23, 2017Surviving members of A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, hit the stage at FYF Fest today in Los Angeles - one of only a handful of times the pair have performed s...Queens of the Stone Age throttle the Amphitheatre during Night Two of Splendour in the GrassGiselle Bueti, July 23, 2017Day Two kicked into hyper-drive, starting off with an energetic bang! Opening in the Amphitheatre were NSW boys Hockey Dad, whilst Gretta Ray and Mallrat took to the Mix Up St...The xx packs the main stage but local acts dominate at Splendour in the Grass Day OneChris Singh, July 22, 2017The sky is clear, the sun is shining, and a giant replica of Kanye West's head is beaming in front of an enormous rainbow. The first full day of Splendour in the Grass 2017 is upon... Single of the Day: Billie Eilish "idontwannabeyouanymore" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 25, 2017Billie Eilish is going to be heading out to Australia for the first time this September (get your tickets ASAP) and if that wasn't enough for great news from the British breakthrou...Exclusive Album Premiere: The New Yorks - I Wish I Was You, But That's Just Me (2017 EP)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 25, 2017Adelaide indie rock group, The New Yorks, release their sophomore EP record I Wish I Was You, But That's Just Me next Monday (July 31st) - a collection of material that is bound t...Music Video of the Day: Jen Cloher "Regional Echo" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 25, 2017Jen Cloher's new self-titled album is one we're very much looking forward to; as one of the country's underrated songwriters, Cloher's new material we've been hearing has definitel...Single of the Day: Born Joy Dead "Sinkhole Holiday" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 24, 2017Today we're happy to be getting around the latest slice of music from Brisbane's Born Joy Dead! "Sinkhole Holiday" is the first track to be taken from the indie rock band's forthc...Music Video of the Day: Sannhet "Salts" (2017)Laura Kebby, July 24, 2017In 2017, it's getting increasingly harder for bands to both shock and move their audience, especially through music videos. As fans we can sometimes get lazy, searching and wishing... Interview: Royal Blood talk How Did We Get So Dark?, returning to Australia & Game of Thrones in SydneyLarry Heath, July 25, 2017While out in Australia for Splendour in the Grass (and some cheeky headline dates of their own), British duo Royal Blood found some time to catch up with us in Sydney. Also durin...Interview: Future Islands talk The Far Field, Aladdin & more ahead of Splendour in the GrassLarry Heath, July 19, 2017Future Islands have returned to Australia for an exclusive performance at Splendour in the Grass this weekend, but not before stopping by AU HQ for a catch up in Sydney. Having ...Future Islands set to return to Australia later this yearLarry Heath, July 18, 2017Currently in the country in advance of their exclusive performance at Splendour in the Grass this weekend, we sat down with Future Islands today to talk about their long awaited re...Interview: Jon Stevens opens up about recent shows in London & his Starlight tourMallory Arbour, July 18, 2017Hot on the heels of his UK tour, Jon Stevens is hitting the road around Australia for a national tour to celebrate his latest album release, Starlight. The tour, which will see him...Interview: Stevie Scott of Brisbane's Deafcult on their debut album, AurasMargy Noble, July 17, 2017Brisbane’s Deafcult have recently dropped debut album Auras, a shoegazy, reverb-drenched foray into the unknown. It’s euphoric yet morose, gregarious yet restrained, and might ... Live Review: Witnessing LCD Soundsystem's return to Sydney was a truly humbling experienceDylan Marshall, July 26, 2017Time helps build a cult of personality; a paradigm in which how you remember things can be altered dramatically from how they actually are. With more than six years since their las...Album Review: Jay Z - 4:44 (2017 LP)Felix Pocius, July 25, 2017The brief, yet captivating career retrospective of the life and career of Shawn Carter has a complete sense of poise, elegance and humbled acceptance. 36 minutes is all veteran emc...Festival Review: Missy Elliott has Beyoncé dancing, while Frank Ocean serenades Brad Pitt at LA's FYF Fest this weekendJaime Lewis, July 24, 2017From its humble beginnings as a one-night showcase at LA club The Echo, FYF Fest has evolved both in venue and scope with a diverse lineup spanning 3 days at Downtown’s Expositio...Album Review: Foster The People - Sacred Hearts Club (2017 EP)Thomas Flynn, July 24, 2017Following on from 2014’s Supermodel and their earlier 2017 release III EP, Foster The People have returned with Sacred Hearts Club. Hip-hop, alternative, funk, and indie-pop infl...Live Review: Rag 'N' Bone Man - Metro Theatre, Sydney (21.07.17)Emily Feszczuk, July 23, 2017The Metro Theatre is one of the more intimate venues but on Friday night people were definitely getting close and personal for Rag’n’Bone Man’s Splendour Sideshow. I walke...Live Review: Jeremy Neale - Johnson Art Series Hotel, Brisbane (21.07.17)Meredith McLean, July 23, 2017“Hello everyone, grab a seat!” Jeremy Neale says from the bed of a hotel room. His set list is peeping out from the “What do you call this thing?” The 20 odd guests call... Photo Gallery: Catfish and The Bottlemen + Fountaineer - Festival Hall, Melbourne (21.07.17)Rochelle Flack, July 24, 2017Catfish & The Bottlemen roared back into Melbourne on Friday night, taking to the iconic Festival Hall as part of their return to Australia for Splendour in the Grass. We were...Festival Photos: Splendour in the Grass (Day Three) – North Byron Parklands, Byron Bay (23.07.17)Andrew Wade, July 24, 2017The third and final run of programming for Splendour weekend 2017 saw the likes of Sigur Rós return to the North Byron Parklands - this time taking to the Amphitheatre Stage - ...Powderfinger's surprise reunion at Splendour reinforces their status as one of Australia's bestAndrew Wade, July 23, 2017Just after 5:30pm yesterday, Bernard Fanning noted to his Splendour in the Grass crowd that it had been 10 years since his former band, a little known Powderfinger, had played ...Festival Photos: Splendour in the Grass (Day Two) - North Byron Parklands, Byron Bay (22.07.17)Andrew Wade, July 23, 2017Day Two at Splendour in the Grass brought the almighty Queens of the Stone Age to Byron Bay, the likes of Future Islands, Bad//Dreems and Catfish and The Bottlemen, along with... Remembering Dr Yunupingu - a beloved musician and inspiring community leaderSosefina Fuamoli, July 26, 2017Our condolences go out today to the family of Dr Yunupingu, the Galiwin'ku community and Gumatj clan - who have lost one of their prominent and most beloved members - as well as ...9 artists who prove FYF's worth as an unmissable international festivalSosefina Fuamoli, July 21, 2017This weekend in Los Angeles, one of 2017's best line ups descends on Exposition Park - FYF Festival. The festival has grown considerably since its debut in 2006, the then branded...13 non-headliners that are going to absolutely slay at Splendour '17Chris Singh, July 20, 2017Got your Splendour schedule locked in? You might want to leave a few spots open. One of Australia's biggest and best music festivals is a gold mine when it comes to discovering new...New Music to Listen to This Week (w/c July 17th)Lucy Regter, July 17, 2017Finish your week off right with a round-up of all the best new music hand-selected by The AU Review team. We've got the spirited, pop-punk new single from Self Talk's forthcoming E... Win a double pass to see Tex Perkins In Conversation with Stuart Coupe in Sydney and a copy of his new book TexSabina Rysnik, July 25, 2017Tex Perkins embodies rock n’ roll. He has the swagger, presence and indomitable attitude that comes from three decades fronting some of Australia’s most intense and spirited ba...Win a double pass to see Little Mix in Melbourne, Brisbane, or AdelaideSabina Rysnik, July 10, 2017Little Mix are back for their second Australian tour, following their massive first Get Weird east cost tour last year. After their stellar performance at this years BRIT Awards, a...Win a double pass to see Cookin’ on 3 Burners in SydneySabina Rysnik, July 3, 2017After stumbling upon a disused time machine, Cookin' On 3 Burners are propelled back to the year 1971, whereupon breaking into a local high school science lab, they cautiously comb... And the rest… Exclusive Music Video Premiere: The Franklin Electric "Burning Flame" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 24, 2017Evocative Montreal four piece, The Franklin Electric, have released a gorgeous visual accompaniment to their tune "Burning Flame", premiering today on the AU. As far as Monday's g...Photo Gallery: Royal Blood + Concrete Surfers - Metro Theatre, Sydney (20.07.17)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 22, 2017British rockers Royal Blood returned to Sydney as part of their Australian trip out for Splendour in the Grass to tear the Metro Theatre a new one - and did they ever. Supported b...Festival Photos: Splendour in the Grass (Day One) - North Byron Parklands, Byron Bay (21.07.17)Andrew Wade, July 22, 2017Day One at Splendour in the Grass brought out big guns early, with the likes of Peking Duk, the xx, Haim and more taking to stages right throughout the gorgeous surrounds of ...Music Video of the Day: Ginger and The Ghost "Kindred Spirits" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 21, 2017When it comes to Ginger and The Ghost, creating pieces of music and visual art that captivate and linger in the memory of those who listen and view it is kinda textbook. The futur...Sampa the Great, Dustin Thomas and more prove to be early highlights of Splendour in the GrassChris Singh, July 21, 2017While most people wait to start their Splendour weekend on Friday, plenty of festivalgoers - especially the campers - know that heading along to the festival's official kick-off on...Photo Gallery: Gang of Youths - The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney (20.07.17)Belinda Dipalo, July 21, 2017Gang of Youths have been back in Australia (well, Dave and Joji, anyway) for the last week, flying in under the radar and continuing to promote the band's forthcoming sophomore... Single of the Day: Kim Churchill "Second Hand Car" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 21, 2017He's one of the country's best loved travelling troubadours and soon enough, Kim Churchill will be back on the road doing what he does best. The performer will be touring his new ...Live Review: HAIM - Enmore Theatre, Sydney (20.07.17)Dylan Marshall, July 21, 2017As the usual circus that is Splendour In The Grass rolls through this vast country of ours, so too does some of the best bands currently walking the earth. One of these said bands ...Exclusive Music Video Premiere: The Settlement "She Feels Like Home" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 21, 2017"She Feels Live Home" is the latest single from Victorian five-piece The Settlement and in its delivery, marks a great period of creative progression for the group. Their album S...Live Review: Royal Blood prove why they're the new Gods of Rock at the Metro TheatreLarry Heath, July 20, 2017With today's announcement of a massive tour in April/May (which may or may not coincide with Groovin' The Moo), tonight's relatively intimate sole headline show at the Metro for U....Music Video of the Day: Lee Ranaldo "New Thing" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 20, 2017Lee Ranaldo has given fans another taste of his new album Electric Trim, in the release of "New Thing" and it's accompanying music video! The video comes directed by Naomi Yang (...C.W. Stoneking lines up first solo shows since 2014 this OctoberSosefina Fuamoli, July 20, 2017Back on the east coast with some solo shows that will be his first in Australia since 2014, is C.W. Stoneking. The shows are clearly going to be ones people will flock to, if Sto... Single of the Day: Cut Copy "Airborne" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 20, 2017Cut Copy are set to play Melbourne's Croxton Bandroom tonight before heading up to Byron Bay for Splendour - the return of one of the country's most loved electronic acts. In thei...Photo Gallery: Queens of the Stone Age + Ecca Vandal - Horden Pavilion, Sydney (19.07.17)Gwendolyn Lee, July 20, 2017Queens of the Stone Age pulled up in Sydney for the first time in a few years overnight, debuting new material from their forthcoming album Villains for a ravenous Hordern Pavilio...Live Review: Queens of the Stone Age tease new album Villains during heavy hitting show in Sydney with Ecca VandalLarry Heath, July 20, 2017Back in the country for the first time since their co-headline tour with Nine Inch Nails in 2014, Queens of the Stone Age are on the road this week for a run of shows which tease t...Music Video of the Day: The Creases "In My Car" (2017)Sosefina Fuamoli, July 19, 2017Another quirky and talented Joe Agius creation, the new music video from The Creases ticks all the boxes. The visuals for "In My Car" were released on to the band's social media ...Photo Gallery: Japandroids + Horror My Friend - Fat Controller, Adelaide (18.07.17)Lauren Connelly, July 19, 2017Japandroids returned to Adelaide for the first time since 2013's infamous show up the city's west end, for another cracker gig in the city supporting their new album, Near to the ...Best Independent Label for this year's AIR Awards announcedSosefina Fuamoli, July 19, 2017The 2017 AIR Awards are edging ever closer - the event's first ever run in Adelaide set to happen at the Queen's Theatre on July 27th. Today, the nominees for the Best Independent...
