KING CANYON INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
November 15, 2020
Melbourne guitarist James Ryan and singer Jimmy Cupples formed King Canyon in March, just as the world began to shut down. Ironically, the project would never
Stay up to date
Subscribe to our weekly
e-newsletter for news and updates
Advertise with us
Greg Phillips
KEITH RICHARDS AND THE X-PENSIVE WINOS LIVE BOX SET OUT TODAY
Greg Phillips
November 13, 2020
KEITH RICHARDS AND THE X-PENSIVE WINOS Live at the Hollywood Palladium. Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box released today! On December 15, 1988, Keith Richards and his
NEW PRESONUS REVELATOR USB-C MIC
Greg Phillips
November 13, 2020
PreSonus are proud to announce Revelator, a USB-C microphone with StudioLive voice effects processing (this mic has the FAT CHANNEL DSP BUILT IN !!!) More than
MACKIE’S ELEMENT SERIES MICROPHONES
Greg Phillips
November 12, 2020
EleMent Series of professional microphones combine our legacy in sound quality, Built-Like-a-Tank™ reliability, with astounding value. The EM-89D Dynamic, EM-91C Large-Diaphragm Condenser cover everything from onstage
LRB ’s Beeb Birtles & Graeham Goble’s NAMM Oral History Interview
Greg Phillips
November 9, 2020
Recently, the team at the NAMM Oral History Project were able to capture two fantastic interviews with members of the Little River Band. Guitarist, Songwriter, Beeb Birtles, and Songwriter,
THE LEGENDARY PERCUSSION PAD, UPDATED FOR MODERN PERFORMANCES
Greg Phillips
November 9, 2020
Introduced over 20 years ago, the SPD-20 is still treasured by percussionists around the world for its wide-ranging versatility and authentic percussion sounds. Filled with user-requested
EGOISM: ‘ON OUR MINDS’ INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
November 5, 2020
EGOISM is a duo made up of childhood friends Scout Eastment and Olive Rush. They’re from the inner west of Sydney and create dreamy emotional guitar
DAVE MASON: THE ‘ALONE TOGETHER … AGAIN’ INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
November 2, 2020
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first solo album, Dave Mason has reimagined that iconic release with ‘Alone Together…Again’. Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips spoke
GIBSON SHOWCASES AT MUSIC CHINA 2020
Greg Phillips
October 30, 2020
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
EMPIRE MUSIC STUDIOS/STUDIO 52’S PAUL HIGGINS INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 29, 2020
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
INTRODUCING ROLAND V-DRUMS TD-07KV
Greg Phillips
October 29, 2020
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
MELBOURNE MUSIC RETAIL IS BACK OPEN!
Greg Phillips
October 28, 2020
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 ANNOUNCE TOOL’S ADAM JONES 1979 LES PAUL CUSTOM
Greg Phillips
October 27, 2020
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
CAM GILES: THE ‘DARKER’ ALBUM INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 27, 2020
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
GRAHAM HOSKINS – CONCEPT MUSIC PERTH 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 26, 2020
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
WANNA BE PART OF KOOL SKOOLS 2021?
Greg Phillips
October 26, 2020
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
NEW DARKGLASS 500 SERIES AMPS
Greg Phillips
October 23, 2020
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
TYRONE NOONAN: THE ‘UTOPIA?’ INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 23, 2020
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
MOOG INTRODUCES CLARAVOX CENTENNIAL THEREMIN
Greg Phillips
October 22, 2020
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 INTERVIEW (TRUETONE PEDALS/ ASKZAC.COM)
Greg Phillips
October 22, 2020
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
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: JIMI HOCKING – BLUES ROULETTE EP INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 20, 2020
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
HEALING POWER OF A GUITAR STRIKES A CHORD WITH VETS
Greg Phillips
October 20, 2020
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
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: TONY FAEHSE (JO JO ZEP + THE FALCONS)
Greg Phillips
October 19, 2020
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
EXCLUSIVE: NILE RODGERS TALKS ACOUSTASONICS, HITMAKER STRAT, INXS + CARS
Greg Phillips
October 15, 2020
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
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: OPAL OCEAN ‘THE HADAL ZONE’ INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 15, 2020
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
VICTORIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY RECOVERY PROGRAM GRANT DEADLINE ONE WEEK AWAY
Greg Phillips
October 14, 2020
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
COLE CLARK ANNOUNCES T-REX FX AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTION
Greg Phillips
October 14, 2020
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® DEBUTS ALL-NEW AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL II SERIES, + ANNOUNCES ‘THE ONE. FOR ALL.‘ CAMPAIGN
Greg Phillips
October 14, 2020
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,
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: PSEUDO ECHO’S BRIAN CANHAM
Greg Phillips
October 13, 2020
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 3 MONTH EXTENSION TO AID RECOVERY
Greg Phillips
October 12, 2020
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
WIN A FAB ZILDJIAN MERCH PACK IN OUR ’20 SECONDS OF STICKS ON BITS’ COMPETITION
Greg Phillips
October 9, 2020
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
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: JOACHIM COODER
Greg Phillips
October 9, 2020
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
JOE BONAMASSA EPIPHONE LES PAUL CUSTOM “BLACK BEAUTY”
Greg Phillips
October 9, 2020
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,
MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: JESSICA LYNN
Greg Phillips
October 8, 2020
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
RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN – GUITAR LEGEND
Greg Phillips
October 6, 2020
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
EXCLUSIVE: TROY VAN LEEUWEN (QOTSA) SIGNATURE JAZZMASTER INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
October 6, 2020
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