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SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY June 13, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Milina Mihic, Shumo AG, Thrashville, Charlie Ivan, Ernie Garland Jr, Adam Lambert, Ken’ Mo’, Electric Callboy,
Established luthier Nick Carpenter, founder of Wildwood Instruments, is introducing a brand-new Banjo Making Course, adding to the range of popular instrument-making workshops he has on
Charvel today debuts two timeless guitars crafted in the USA: the American Neo-Classic™ San Dimas® Style 1 SD1 HH FR MPL and the American Neo-Classic™ San Dimas® SD1 HH HT MPL. Rooted
If Ennio Morricone swaggered onto a Tijuana dancefloor, with a touch of Melbourne dust kicked up in the process, chances are the end result would sound exactly like Melbourne
SIMPLE MINDS: Celebrating Five Decades of Music With very special guest GARY NUMAN One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands, SIMPLE MINDS return
Respected American musician, producer and YouTube personality Rick Beato has announced he will bring his live show to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this October. Rick will visit Auckland’s SkyCity Theatre on Saturday 24 October, before landing in Australia for
Alex Lifeson pushed the boundaries of progressive rock with fearless creativity and masterful control. At the heart of that sound was his iconic 1976 Gibson ES‑355.
Melbourne hard rock outfit Riff Raiders celebrated the release of their third studio album Welcome To Mars, over the long weekend. Featuring three banging singles, Nothing To Lose which features
Today, Fender Studio announces the latest update to its award-winning DAW, Fender Studio Pro 8. Evolving the DAW with modern tools, this release adds an in-DAW Studio Assistant that
Today, show-stopping London-born singer and songwriter SIENNA SPIRO announces the My House Tour, including her debut headline Australian and New Zealand shows in January 2027, plus dates in North America, Asia, UK and Europe. Ticket
Global superstar Niall Horan is heading back to Australia, today announcing his highly anticipated Dinner Party Tour, set to hit arenas across the country in February
When Robert Forster’s ninth solo album, Strawberries, was released in May 2025, Robert was adamant that when he toured the album in Australia, it had to
Following the reintroduction of the Victory series, modern players and fans consistently asked for one key addition: a Floyd Rose. Introducing the Victory Floyd Rose, the
Following a hugely successful run across regional east coast centres in April and May, one of Australia’s most recognisable rock outfits Jet announce Part 2 of their Rumblin’ Regional
Frontier Touring is excited to welcome US alt-rock breakout star Sawyer Hill as he brings his Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy Tour to Australia for debut shows in February 2027. Celebrating his
Many famous drummers have realised their dream gig, crafted a career, and enjoyed a piece of the spotlight. They should all be celebrated accordingly. In putting
The absolute best of Air Supply GOLD COAST – The Star – Thursday December 3 WOLLONGONG – Sounds Of Rock Festival – Saturday December 5 PERTH
If you’ve been living through the cold southern state weather, like Hunters and Collectors frontman Mark Seymour has, it might be time to pack your bags
Jude Perl is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and comedian based in Melbourne. Texas-born, but Melbourne bred; Jude has created a name for herself by writing and performing
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Mary Boukouvalas After a successful 2023 Australian tour, Southern California’s punk rockers Descendents returned to our shores on their Run Down Under
Emerging Naarm/Melbourne R&B-soul artist ELAURA steps boldly into a new era with her debut EP, Cry Until We Laugh, an emotionally rich, bilingual body of work that explores heartbreak, healing,
Right across Australia, preparations are underway for another fantastic year of events. We love to see so much variety and diversity in the celebrations, from pop-up kazoo
Live Nation has announced today that iconic rock band Evanescence will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027, for a huge
INTERVIEW By Baz Bardoe Funker Vogt is a German electro-industrial project formed by vocalist Jens Kästel and programmer Gerrit Thomas in 1995. For those who are
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY June 6, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Gypsy Lee, Wineshank, Joel Havea, Phil Jamieson, Fountain Lakes, Tig, Eliza Hull, John Sykes, Mollie Elizabeth,
Positive Grid announces the REACTOR Intelligent Guitar Amplifier, a 1×12” electric guitar combo amplifier (50W and 100W models) with a new approach to amplification that builds
Today, Fender launches a brand new firmware update for its best-selling multi-effects guitar processor, the Tone Master Pro. The new update introduces 8 new amplifier models, 8 additional cabinet
Australian singer-songwriter-actress LENKA’s eighth studio album GOOD DAYS is a celebration of optimism, classic songwriting and soulful pop influences, reflecting both her musical roots and
Ruby Jones’ new album Souvenir emerges as a deeply personal and reflective collection of songs that captures a turbulent period in both her life and
KEW COURT HOUSE LIVE brings Melbourne’s cultural scene to life and features our profiled artists The Winfield Road Experiment. Kew Court House is lighting up
Reggae Royalty, THE ORIGINAL WAILERS, led by legendary guitarist Al Anderson, return to Australia in March 2027 for the One Love Tour Few names in music history carry the cultural significance
Make your mark with the Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute, an inspiring acoustic guitar that captures the essence of a legend for musicians everywhere Drawing from the heritage
Asha Jefferies announces her new album, Desire Is An Angel, out October 2 via Nettwerk and shares new single and video ‘Art of Suggestion‘. This month, Asha is set to play intimate
Amber Lawrence’s eighth studio album Suburban Cowgirl is more than a collection of songs, it’s a deeply personal reflection on a remarkable 21 year journey
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) has re-imagined their flagship, industry-standard 9000 series drum hardware. The 9000X Series is the most advanced complete line of stands in the company’s nearly 55-year history.
From child prodigy to cancer survivor, from global stages to mental health collapse, Nathan Cavaleri’s journey is anything but ordinary, and now he’s taking his life