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It is with much sadness that we share the news that acclaimed Melbourne-based Australian guitarist, composer and musical director Matthew James Fagan passed away on Monday
In this interview with our Musician of the Month for October, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Ella Hooper discusses her new album Overnight Success (released on October 2),
Marshall unveils its most portable party speaker yet, the Bromley 150. Packing powerful sound into a compact, easy-to-carry design, it’s built for moments on the move.
With one week until the gates open, DINGO Music & Arts Festival has unveiled the full program for its inaugural edition, running 8–11 October across Bangalow
Scottish live powerhouse return for their biggest Australian tour yet NEW ALBUM BEAUTIFUL MISTAKES OUT NOVEMBER 6 VIA COOKING VINYL TICKETS ON SALE 10AM, SEPTEMBER 30
Report by Greg Phillips I have no idea what goes through the mind of a 22 year old female artist in 2026 and won’t attempt to
Following a Top 10 ARIA Australian Albums chart debut for their first album in 23 years, the rapturously received Rae Street, and an almost-completely sold out received “Original
With over 30 million albums sold across a storied career, JAMES are amongst the most commercially and artistically successful bands of their era. They return
Australian blues musician Kaliopi Stavropoulos joins Australian Musician Magazine’s Greg Phillips to talk about the new single with her band The Blues Messengers “Watermelon Man,” her
The classic Klark Teknik rack units are now under a new name. The same exceptional quality, now under the Behringer name. Behringer 2A Classic 1-Channel Leveling
Today, The Avalanches announce their return to Australian stages, with six performances across the country in February and March 2027. For more than 25 years, the
Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading music memorabilia auction house, is thrilled to partner with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, acclaimed songwriter and guitarist Rick Nielsen to
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN . TWO-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BRINGS GOOD TIME FUNK AND JOY OF NEW ORLEANS TO AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2027
With Eric Church’s brand-new song “On The Road” reflecting on his storied career through the memories that stay with him, the 11-time GRAMMY nominee proves there are still new memories
New from Cole Clark Guitars comes The Culprit 3S Standard, featuring a Culprit 3 body shape but with a Hollow Baby Tremolo and pickups dropped in. Guitar players tend
SHINEDOWN & BUSH – JOHN CAIN ARENA – MELBOURNE – 25.09.2026 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. American chart-toppers SHINEDOWN and British alternative legends BUSH have teamed up for a massive
Trafalgar Releasing and Mercury Studios today unveil the official trailer for OZZY & BLACK SABBATH: BACK TO THE BEGINNING, as tickets go on sale for the concert film
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are thrilled to announce that one of their country’s most exciting emerging singer-songwriter, Dave Lofts will join them on their
For Melbourne-based, singer-songwriter Joshua Batten, optimism isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about acknowledging the difficulties, concentrating on what can be controlled and finding a
Australian Musician magazine and Empire Music Studios present CAPTURED LIVE, an evening of celebration of the photographic work of JASON ROSEWARNE and 3 Decades of
BOSS announces the EX-4 Effects Expander, a powerful compact effects processor that infuses any pedalboard setup with a massive boost in sonic versatility. Modern players carefully curate
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY September 24, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Lucy Gallant, Miriam Lieberman, Tilly Fenton, The Tryouts, ChillCheney, CJ Commerford & The Supertones, Besomora, Voodooland,
Manchester Born. Organ Driven. Forever Cool. Madchester royalty return! INSPIRAL CARPETS are part of Manchester’s holy trinity with the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays and will bring The Singles
After years of false starts, postponements and a global pandemic that brought the live music industry to its knees, Mark King is finally hoping that
Today, Jackson introduces the Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1™-E, the latest chapter in a nearly four-decade collaboration with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. Since debuting
Secret Sounds and Live Nation have today announced The Strokes’ highly anticipated return to Australia in February for Reality Awaits Australia 2027. The band has played to full houses in North America and
Gary “Angry” Anderson, the charismatic frontman of Australian hard-rock band Rose Tattoo, has died surrounded by his loved ones in Australia. He was 79. Anderson died
The Duncan Distortion bridge pickup is Seymour’s original high-output ceramic humbucker. Built with a large ceramic magnet and hot coil windings, it delivers tight, percussive lows,
MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the return of Tash Sultana, one of Australia’s most influential and internationally acclaimed artists. The renowned multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer will
Introducing the Defender Colour Collection, comprised of 8 limited-edition Silver Sky colourways inspired by the Land Rover Defender and personally selected by PRS Signature Artist John
Today, Fender shares an innovative breakthrough solution to the 80-year-old problem of pickup hum: the Fender Silent System. A standout feature of the Limited Edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster and Telecaster featuring the
Forged in basement shows and DIY venues in Richmond, Virginia, the impact and enduring legacy of LAMB OF GOD since forming in the mid 90s is nothing
Mad Professor Amplification has released a brand new germanium fuzz pedal called Milestone. Milestone is inspired by vintage mixing consoles reimagining the earliest fuzz sounds for
Boasting 64 bidirectional channels with 24-bit signal transmission, the WING-MADI is ideal for professional broadcast and live production applications, securely interfacing your console with stage boxes,
Photos by Martin Philbey Australia’s music-loving public packed Rod Laver Arena last night to pay tribute to a vocal legend. After much anticipation, The Songs
The Monkee legend is back Down Under and he’s bringing six decades of hits, memories and rock ‘n’ roll history with him. Micky Dolenz is heading