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The feature documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story will be released theatrically across Australia on 5 March 2026, as the legendary band reforms for a
PRS Guitars made several announcements today that touch nearly every segment of its product offering. Along with the DGT Semi-Hollow becoming a permanent part of the
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus®
Savannah Sounds returns as the headline music event of Port Douglas Carnivale 2026, bringing a standout mix of Australian icons, crowd favourites and rising talent to the
US based guitarist Marisa Anderson, who appeared at Melbourne’s Rising Festival in 2022 with Dirty Three’s Jim White, will be embarking on her first solo tour of Australia February
Joe Bonamassa returns with Vol. V of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, unveiling the final five songs to be released ahead of the full album’s arrival
Critically acclaimed, billion-plus streaming singer-songwriter Chet Faker is set to return to Aussie stages this summer, today announcing two special headline shows in Sydney and Brisbane
With just a couple of weeks until the Winter NAMM Show, Ibanez has released its 2026 lineup and it signals a clear push toward modern, performance-driven
The King Comp is a super low-noise Class A VCA compressor pedal that brings studio-style dynamics to your pedalboard. From subtle squish to bold sustain, it
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as Chief Executive Officer and member of the FMIC
In a world which has lost much of its civility, guitar superstar Paul Gilbert is doing his part to bring a little respect and courtesy back
At the 41st annual NAMM TEC Awards on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Hilton Pacific Ballroom, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan will be celebrated by the pro
More than three decades after their final tour together, the individual members of Talking Heads – David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison are
Robben Ford returns in exceptional form with Two Shades of Blue, a record defined by its sophistication, taste, and timeless musicality. The album will be released on 27 March via Provogue/Artone. To
Serato has announced a major update to one of their flagship products, Serato Sample. The update to the VST3/AU/AAX plugin, introduces deeper hardware-software integration and expanded
Celebrated Japanese rock band TsuShiMaMiRe (つしまみれ) are set to make their long-awaited Australian debut, announcing their first-ever tour of Australia this February. Known worldwide for their
After a run of sold out shows in 2023, The Jane Barnes Band is finally returning for an encore run across five states commencing in Launceston on Thursday,
KT Tunstall will return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking multi-million-selling debut album, “Eye To The Telescope”.
On the back of a big year – a rapturously debut album and first shows and an AMP nomination, all while the band’s members have been hard at
SNIPPETZ: Thursday DECEMBER 18, 2025, our last one for the year! This week’s Snippetz features: The Amity Affliction, Mach Pelican, DYGL, Neapolitan, We All Rise, Blackfire,
With his new record Before the Dawn, Adelaide guitarist and songwriter Stefan Hauk reaches a new level of clarity-both musically and personally. The album, released December
On Friday December 12, Boy & Bear released their fabulous new album, ‘Tripping Over Time’. It’s their second album as an independent band and the guys
Australian Musician has been informing our followers of Bonza Music Ltd, the immersive music-tech company empowering the next generation of creators. Bonza recently announced the launch
After a sell-out tour in early 2025, Hawaiian-born rising star MAOLI has today announced a return to Australia, with the Island Vibe tour set to arrive in the country in
Currently sitting at #1 on Australian Country Radio with his breakout hit Lasso, Nashville singer-songwriter Jake Banfield brings his debut Australian tour to our shores this January. The Lasso Australian
Western Australia is set for a musical celebration like no other as internationally renowned rock icons Jet bring two back-to-back shows to the state over the
Photos and words by Tania Graham-Brown. Last night on the steps of the Sydney Opera House felt quietly significant. Boy & Bear returned to one of
For the first time in 14 years, The Pogues return to Australia to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their seminal album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash
Margaret Court Arena – Melbourne. 13th December 2025 Review: Mun Rosewarne. Photos: Jonathan White How does a four-year Jacob Collier Djesse World tour, beginning in Portugal February
Global icon Grace Jones returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 and shows have been announced in Melbourne on Monday 2 March as part
The TC Electronic M100 Is back! Legendary TC Reverbs and Effects Now With MIDI If you want to add the digital magic that puts the perfect finishing
Yamaha Music Australia today announces the 2025 recipients of their brand new initiative, the Main Stage Grant. Designed to provide real support to the next generation of Australian
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