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Jim Moginie and his band The Family Dog returns with Thunk, a raw, analog-driven album born from spontaneity and the unmistakable grit of Australian guitar music.
WANSTOCK TURNS LOOSE & ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL FOR SYD AND MELB FEATURING LOVERBOY (CAN),1927, DRAGON, , PSEUDO ECHO, BACHELOR GIRL AND MORE Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns in 2026
Australian Musician caught up with rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Olivia Lay, who releases her new five-track EP Along the Way on December 14. Lay spoke
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Mary Boukouvalas It had been a decade since Garbage last played in Australia. Two albums had been released in the meantime including
This week’s Snippetz features: Alex Pertout, Joe Jackson, Thunder, This I Owe, Ziporrah, Alissa, Wheatus, Superheaven, Alter Bridge, Mortal Sin, The Damned, Laura Cox, MC50,
For those heading to the NAMM Show in January … Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose
After their widely successful 2023 Australian debut left audiences and critics alike calling it one of the live highlights of the year, Victor Wooten & The
BLACK FLAG has turned a new page and begun a bold new chapter with the addition of three new members: Max Zanelly (vocals), David Rodriguez (bass),
Sepultura has reached the end of the road and has chosen to depart via a conscious and planned death. The band are marking 40 years together
Some Australia’s most respected musicians will join forces in January to pay tribute to the art of Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico. All eras
From music enthusiasts to budding podcasters, great sound is a gift that resonates long after the holidays. These professional audio products are designed to elevate everyday
REDD KROSS’ STEVE McDONALD REFLECTS ON TOURING, GUITARS & THE AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION Two titans of power-pop and punk rock reunite this March. LA cult legends REDD KROSS,
Fear Factory’s Dino Cazares has spent decades defining the sonic assault of industrial metal, and his tone continues to evolve. The Machete, previously exclusive to Dino’s
Bad//Dreems have never shied away from their unfettered exploration of the Australian character. More often than not, their focus is drawn to the weird, uncomfortable or sinister
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) presents Tom Morello’s “Arm The Homeless” guitar, an instrument that faithfully recreates one of the most distinctive and influential guitars in
Christmas Stinks! But don’t let that stop you from having the greatest night of your life at Polish Club’s Xmas Bowlo Bash, as Novak, JH and a bunch of very
After their widely successful 2023 Australian debut left audiences and critics alike calling it one of the live highlights of the year, Victor Wooten & The
Rising with every move they make, Pierce Brothers are definitely not slowing down as 2025 draws to a close. Fresh off the jubilant release of their fourth studio
Fresh from his critically acclaimed and award-winning performance as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, one of Australia’s finest voices, Michael Paynter, is set to strip back
THE FRAY, JOAN AND THE GIANTS – FORUM THEATRE – MELBOURNE – 07.12.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris On Sunday evening, The Fray played to
Recent Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tim Rogers has announced his Le Charme Defensif tour, a string of intimate solo shows scheduled for March and April next year,
Today, Live Nation announces the return of Grammy Award-winning Canadian alt-jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD to Australian and New Zealand shores in March 2026. Recognised for their genre-blending compositions, BADBADNOTGOOD have
Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier will kick off the Australian leg of his monumental Djesse World Tour tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December, with a sold-out Brisbane show ahead of Sydney and Melbourne all taking place this week! The
Review: Greg Phillips Last night pop diva Lady Gaga launched the Australian leg of her epic global jaunt ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ and her Little Monster fans were out
Photo gallery by David Harris Justice returned to Melbourne last night with a show that reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the most commanding
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL – FLEMINGTON SHOWGROUNDS – MELBOURNE – 05.12.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Mary Boukouvalas There was so much to love about Good Things 2025
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne The partnership between the originators of the Red Hot Summer Tour series and Face to Face Touring has to be
Serato has announced the launch of SLAB, the first-ever pad controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. Co-developed with AlphaTheta Corporation, SLAB turns Serato Studio’s powerful production tools into an
Following the recent announcement of their ‘On a Truck’ festival experience in Albany and Dunsborough, Old Mervs have doubled down and revealed a stack of regional dates for
SNIPPETZ: Thursday DECEMBER 4, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Kutcha Edwards, Austin Mackay, Local the Neighbour, Singer. Mattress. Cat., Frozen Factory, Karnivool, Charlotte de Witte,
Live Nation has announced the next chapter of City Pop Waves, a headline show series spotlighting iconic Japanese City Pop artists, with legendary guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka bringing his first-ever
Today, Fender releases the newest firmware update for its best-selling multi-effects guitar processor, the Tone Master Pro. With 4 new amplifier models, 6 new cabinet models
The Pro Plus Signature Chris Broderick Soloist SL6 and SL7 deliver modern metal mastery from the virtuoso known for his work in Megadeth, Act of Defiance,
EVH LAUNCHES 5150III HYPERSONIC 6L6 1×12: A LIGHTWEIGHT DIGITAL AMP BRINGS ICONIC TUBE TONE TO HOME STUDIOS AND STAGES ALIKE Today, EVH is launching a powerful
GRAMMY-nominated Wilson Phillips singer and daughter of Beach Boy Brian Wilson joins an all-star lineup of trailblazing honourees at the 2026 She Rocks Awards, January 23,
After a hugely successful third season of Live at the Gardens that wrapped last weekend, excitement is already building for what’s coming next. Fans can now look ahead