ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN: NEW AT NAMM 2024!
Greg Phillips
January 25, 2024
Ernie Ball Music Man is kicking things off at the NAMM Show with a host of exciting new additions to the lineup of Ernie Ball Music
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SHURE LAUNCHES NEW AXIENT® DIGITAL ADX3 PLUG-ON TRANSMITTER WITH SHOWLINK® TECHNOLOGY AT NAMM 2024
Greg Phillips
January 24, 2024
Today Shure, in partnership with Jands, the exclusive distributor of Shure products in Australia, has introduced the Axient® Digital ADX3 plug-on transmitter, the latest addition to
SHURE ANNOUNCES SLX-D PORTABLE DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEMS AT NAMM 2024
Greg Phillips
January 24, 2024
Shure, in partnership with Jands, the exclusive distributor of Shure products in Australia, is thrilled to announce the expansion of the SLX-D Digital Wireless family with
ARCA DESK TAPE SERIES TO RELEASE JON ENGLISH & The FOSTER BROTHERS LIVE AT BILLBOARD 1981
Greg Phillips
January 24, 2024
JON ENGLISH & The FOSTER BROTHERS LIVE at Billboard 1981 is the 38th release of the Australian Road Crew Association’s (ARCA) Desk Tape Series. The Series
GIBSON MURPHY LAB KIRK HAMMETT 1989 LES PAUL CUSTOM
Greg Phillips
January 23, 2024
Great news in the guitar world this week is that Gibson Custom Shop has announced the Murphy Lab Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Custom. The not
BLUESFEST FIFTH ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDES AN OLD FESTIVAL FRIEND AND A FUNK METAL SURPRISE
Greg Phillips
January 23, 2024
Bluesfest’s fifth artist announcement today of festival royalty Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, surprise inclusion, funk-metal supergroup Infectious Grooves, Katie Melua and The Waifs, adds
BLACKSTAR RELEASES ID: CORE V4
Greg Phillips
January 23, 2024
Blackstar’s award-winning ID: CORE series has quickly become established as one of the best-selling entry-level amps on the market. Blackstar is now proud to introduce the
SAD NEWS: TENTPOLE FESTIVAL CANCELLED. GLAD NEWS: EXTRA DINOSAUR JR MELB SHOW ANNOUNCED
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
Due to take place on February 17 at Mt Duneed Estate was the annual Tentpole Festival featuring Dinosaur Jr, Mogwai, Calexico, Cash Savage and more, which
HELLO SUNSHINE SET TO SIZZLE IN 2024 WITH GRINSPOON, THE WIGGLES, THE VERONICAS, THE TEMPER TRAP, PETE MURRAY, BLISS N ESO & MORE
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
Say hello to one of the hottest lineups descending on Caribbean Gardens (Melbourne) this March, with Hello Sunshine – Melbourne’s new favourite music and food festival
THE STRUTS ANNOUNCE SYDNEY & MELBOURNE HEADLINE SHOWS
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
British rockers, THE STRUTS are thrilled to announce two headline shows at Crowbar in Sydney on Wednesday 21 February and Max Watts in Melbourne on Wednesday 28 February. Tickets
C.F. MARTIN & CO.® TO DEBUT NEW MODELS AT NAMM SHOW THIS WEEK
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
C. F. Martin & Co. is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated lineup of new instruments set to debut at this month’s 2024 NAMM Show – along
SOLO WITH SLASH COMPETITION
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
Gibson is offering the shredders of Australia a chance to win the ultimate Slash prize Slash is back down under with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators.
NEW EVH GEAR GUITAR RELEASES
Greg Phillips
January 22, 2024
It’s Winter NAMM Show week and while the big guns such as Fender won’t be exhibiting there this time, it hasn’t stopped them from announcing an
THE NEW BOSS VE-22 VOCAL PERFORMER
Greg Phillips
January 20, 2024
Boss announces the VE-22 Vocal Performer, an advanced multi-effects processor with a versatile range of sound processing tools for vocalists. Empower Your Vocals Take charge of
NEW GRETSCH PRO QUILT, ELECTROMATIC & JIM DANDY MODEL GUITARS
Greg Phillips
January 19, 2024
Since 1883, Gretsch® has been the instrument of choice for musical revolutionaries due to the rich, full sound, smooth playability and bold classic visual style. From
YAMAHA INTRODUCES SEQTRAK PORTABLE MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO
Greg Phillips
January 18, 2024
Introducing Yamaha’s SEQTRAK, the ultimate music creation tool that empowers you to capture and create from anywhere! Capture your ideas as quickly as they come and
AUSTRALIS MUSIC GROUP IS NOW EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR OF TRAVELER GUITAR IN AUSTRALIA
Greg Phillips
January 18, 2024
Traveler Guitar is the latest addition to the Australis Music Group (AMG) product range and they look forward to expanding dealerships and promoting this utterly unique
CONNECTING TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY THROUGH FM ARTIST PLATFORM
Greg Phillips
January 18, 2024
Let’s face it, the old music industry model is well and truly dead. You know the one where the DEAL was king … you got discovered
C. F. MARTIN & CO.® UNVEILS REMASTERED X SERIES GUITARS
Greg Phillips
January 18, 2024
Martin Guitar is proud to announce the release of its remastered X Series lineup. This exciting update brings a fresh and innovative approach to guitar design, featuring
ALICE COOPER, BLONDIE, PLACEBO & DEEP PURPLE LEAD PANDEMONIUM FESTIVAL LINEUP
Greg Phillips
January 17, 2024
Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inaugural Pandemonium festival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April!
GIBSON AMPLIFIERS RETURN WITH THE FALCON 5 AND FALCON 20
Greg Phillips
January 16, 2024
Above (L-R): Gibson Falcon 20 and Falcon 5 amplifiers. After a long hiatus, Gibson is proud to be back in the guitar amplifier business. Inspired by
PRESONUS UNVEILS ERIS PRO 4, THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE ERIS MONITOR FAMILY
Greg Phillips
January 16, 2024
Since 1995, PreSonus has engineered solutions for musicians, content creators, producers, and audio engineers who are constantly seeking to further their craft. As a leader in
AMBER TECHNOLOGY APPOINTED EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR DUESENBERG GUITARS IN AUS & NZ
Greg Phillips
January 16, 2024
Amber Technology, a leading distributor of audio and musical instruments in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), is thrilled to announce its recent appointment as the exclusive
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TAMA, THE ICONIC DRUM MANUFACTURER
Greg Phillips
January 15, 2024
TAMA 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE ICONIC DRUM MANUFACTURER The TAMA 50th Anniversary contains strictly limited edition products that will only be produced in
JOE SATRIANI TALKS G3, VAI/SATRIANI & SAMMY HAGAR USA TOURS, GEAR & MORE
Greg Phillips
January 14, 2024
JOE SATRIANI is not only one of the most influential and respected guitarists on the planet, he’s also one of the busiest. But even by the ever-active
DINOSAUR JR ADD HEADLINE MELBOURNE SHOW TO AUSTRALIA & NZ ‘WHERE YOU BEEN’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Greg Phillips
January 10, 2024
US alternative rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr. today announce they have added a Melbourne show to their highly-anticipated headline tour of Australia & New Zealand this February
AUDIO -TECHNICA INVITES YOU TO DESIGN LIMITED EDITION STUDIO HEADPHONES
Greg Phillips
January 10, 2024
Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is a recognised leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality personal and professional audio equipment. Today,
IBANEZ CELEBRATE 2024 CATALOGUE WITH A THEME SONG!
Greg Phillips
January 10, 2024
Ibanez Australia are so excited about their new 2024 catalogue range of guitars that they’ve created a theme song to celebrate! Additionally, Ibanez begins the journey
C.F.MARTIN & CO LAUNCH ALL-NEW GPCE INCEPTION MAPLE
Greg Phillips
January 9, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 NAMM Show, Martin Guitar is unlocking the sonic beauty of sustainable tonewoods with the all-new GPCE Inception™ Maple. Combining nature and technology,
LUKA BLOOM – 50 YEARS OF SONG AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Greg Phillips
January 8, 2024
One of the saddest aspects of the covid years was that it kept our musical friends away. In 2023, we saw a return to full scale
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: RECORDING KING DIRTY 30s SERIES 9 SINGLE 0
Greg Phillips
January 8, 2024
Recording King’s Dirty 30s Series 9 models take the vibrant tone of a solid Sitka spruce top and combine it with our super-clean Cross Lap Bracing
STEVE ROMIG: MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2024
Greg Phillips
December 31, 2023
Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, guitarist Steve Romig is a genuine musical journeyman. He’s been writing and performing for a large part of his life. He’s had his
THE GUM BALL MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Greg Phillips
December 22, 2023
One of Australia’s most cherished cultural escapes, The Gum Ball, returns to the majestic bushlands of Dashville (Wonnarua) for its 19th adventure, over the last weekend
2023 CHRISTMAS WRAP: THE INTERVIEWS
Greg Phillips
December 21, 2023
As always the interview gods blessed us with a mixed bag of wonderful interviews with talented Australian and International musicians, including some outright music legends. In
DAVID KEENAN: PRE-2024 AUSTRALIAN TOUR INTERVIEW
Greg Phillips
December 21, 2023
Songs come to us from artists in many different ways, whether they’re pieced together via a Digital Audio Workstation or jammed out with a band or
ALLAN ZAVOD’S LEGACY CONTINUES WITH PERFORMANCE OF HIS ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPHONY IN NEW YORK ON UNITED NATIONS DAY
Greg Phillips
December 20, 2023
We’ve just been made aware of a special performance which took place in New York on United Nations Day back in October this year of Australian