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Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, is showcasing an array of new guitars, products and livestream events at Music China 2020 Asia’s largest trade show of
Located at 9-11 Northern Road, Heidelberg West, Empire Music Studios/Studio 52 is Melbourne’s brand new premier studio facility with a 35 year history. Australian Musician’s Greg
The new V-Drums TD-07KV combines high-end sound, superior expression, and uncompromising playability—all packed into a compact and affordable electronic kit that will keep you coming back
With the easing of lockdown rules, Melbourne’s musical instrument stores are back baby! Not that they actually went away, they’ve been servicing the needs of Melbourne
Gibson and Tool guitarist Adam Jones are pleased to announce the kick-off of their partnership and collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop Adam Jones 1979 Les
In celebration of Leonard Cohen’s 86th birthday, Melbourne-based singer, composer Cam Giles has released a new album, “Darker – Songs from Leonard Cohen.” Launched in September
This year, Perth music retail store Concept Music celebrates 40 years of servicing the needs of WA musicians. We spoke to Concept Music owner Graham Hoskins
It’s about as far away from School of Rock as you can get, but for the last twenty-four years Kool Skools has been showcasing the artistic
Darkglass Electronics are proud to unveil two new additions to the Darkglass amplifier lineup – Microtubes 500v2 and Alpha·Omega 500, featuring our signature Dual Microtubes and
ARIA award-winning artist Tyrone Noonan has today (Oct 23) released ‘Utopia?’, his second album. Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with Tyrone over Zoom to
One of the first known electronic musical instruments, the theremin has seen a remarkable century as the otherworldly sound adored in film and TV soundtracks, a
Zac Childs, Director Of International and Distributor Sales at Truetone pedals and power supplies is also a working Nashville musician and YouTube presenter, with his own
Created by Melbourne-based blues bass warrior Ben Wicks, the Blues Roulette concept has become a Melbourne Blues Institution. Offering an always solid rhythm section, Blues Roulette
A great new initiative is helping Australian veterans and former members experiencing the effects of PTSD express themselves through the power of music. Many former ADF
Tony Faehse’s professional music life began in the 60s in Adelaide with the bands Village Eyes & Music Express. Enjoying playing music in bands but seeking
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips was thrilled to catch up with multiple Grammy Award-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist NILE RODGERS to chat about a range
Ahead of the release of their new album tomorrow, Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips catches up with Alex and Nadav of Melbourne-based exotic guitar duo OPAL OCEAN
The deadline to apply for a grant offered by the Victorian Music Industry Recovery Program is only a week away, with submissions due by 5pm on
Australian guitar manufacturer Cole Clark have announced that they are now the Australian distributor for T-Rex effects. Being among the pioneers of the modern effects pedal
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today released the all-new American Professional II series, the second generation of its flagship electric guitars and basses. In late 2016,
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips chats with Pseudo Echo’s Brian Canham to reminisce about the band’s past, discuss the fabulous new album After Party and the
Melbourne Music Week will be held over three months this summer to support the local music industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. The
This competition is now closed. The winner is Aren Hill of Bannockburn, Victoria The fine people at Zildjian Australia have put together a fabulous prize pack
Australian Music editor Greg Phillips chats with Joachim Cooder about his new album Over That Road I’m Bound, interpretations of songs by country music pioneer Uncle
Epiphone presents the new Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty”, available worldwide. As the eighth signature guitar from the pre-eminent blues guitarist of his generation,
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips catches up with Jessica Lynn, New York-based country crossover singer songwriter and longtime friend of our online magazine to chat about
Australian music fans have awoken to the news that pioneering guitar genius Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 of throat cancer. EVH
In this exclusive interview, Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips chats with Troy Van Leeuwen about his new Fender Signature Jazzmaster, his pandemic year, 2021 plans and
The Vox Cambridge50 amp competition we ran in conjunction with our Peter Green video tribute has been run and won. The answer to the question, ‘What
Gretsch Drums is delighted to announce that Grammy Award winning drummer, Will Calhoun, is now an official endorser. Best known as the drummer of the alternative
Port Macquarie based Guitar Retailer Port Mac Guitars have purchased a second PLEK Machine as part of their continued commitment to provide customers all over Australia
Fender announced today that they are extending their Play Through giveaway, continuing to offer three free months of guitar, bass and ukulele lessons on the
The 2020 AIR Awards returned to Adelaide, Australia’s UNESCO City of Music, last night to celebrate the success of the vibrant Australian Independent Music sector. The
Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips catches up with South Australian vocalist, singer, songwriter and producer Dino Jag to chat about his infectious new single ‘Can’t Stand Still’,
BOSS announces the RC-5 and RC-500, the latest additions to the long-running Loop Station product family. Filled with next-generation BOSS technologies, these new pedal-based loopers feature
BOSS introduces GT-1000CORE, a powerful new multi-effects pedal based on the flagship GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor. GT-1000CORE houses the complete internal sound processing of the GT-1000
