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Swedish psych-rock quartet Dungen are heading to Australia in December, armed with Häxan, a brand new album which will be released on November 25. AM editor
The UV1 series is designed for the widest range of sonic possibilities while remaining the most durable single-ply drumhead available. The patented UV-cured coating provides unmatched
If rock and soul music was a crime scene, Booker T Jones’ DNA would be all over it. As a member of the Stax Records’ house
Dream Artist Louise Bartle stopped into the Woodshed during a day off in Toronto while touring the world with Bloc Party! The people at Dream asked
Singer, songwriter, pianist and Keyboard Magazine’s Editor at Large Jon Regen stopped by to test-out the Casio Grand Hybrid digital piano with his song “Walk on
Developed under the supervision of NYC guitarist Oz Noy, the New York Blues Tone Capsule brings yet another expressive voice to the Blues Cube amp series.
Hear Justin York, touring guitarist with alt-rock supergroup Paramore, talk about Hagstrom Guitars’ new Super Viking, and show us the Super Viking’s sonic versatility in the
They were the bad boys of the 80s, the goth version of The Stones or The Faces. At one point, The Mission were one of the
In a world full of uncertainty, thankfully some things just remain the same. Take The Dandy Warhols for instance. Wherever they are and whatever they’re doing,
The Panics have always created a breed of music which is as much nutriment for the mind as it is cause to swing and sway. Their
Even before the release of her debut album, Julia Jacklin had already set off on an extensive world tour, such is the global buzz for the
In response to drummers worldwide who asked for more choice from the Big & Ugly collection, SABIAN has just introduced new crash-friendly sizes and hi-hats. Initially
British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist recently visited the Orange Amplifiers HQ, where he discussed amplifiers, influences and how it feels to be an Orange Ambassador. Australian Musical
The Kawai MP series of digital keyboards are so versatile. In this video, Sean O’Shea shows us how to play back audio files on Kawai’s MP
Vince Gill talks about his six playing inspirations in D’Addario’s The Six Who Made Me series. Learn more at: http://acoustic.daddario.com
This video from Godin guitars features head designer Daniel Fiocco, as he explains the process that went into the design and creation of the Summit Classic.
Richie Sambora is the quintessential rock ‘n’ roll guitar hero, who along with his childhood buddy Jon Bon Jovi, wrote some of contemporary rock music’s most
Jeff Lorber Fusion were in Melbourne for a week-long residency at Birds Basement. It was the band’s first ever tour of Australia (although bass player Jimmy
Eclectic rock band Castlecomer have recently released a video for their new single Judy, an exploration of a taboo relationship from the perspective of the weaker
Guitarist Trevor Menear demos the USA-made Guild D-20. The D-20, is a dreadnought acoustic guitar built with solid mahogany top, back, and sides. First introduced to
Listen to the tone of this Ibanez Artwood Vintage AVC9: rich, full-bodied and a delight to hear and play. The Thermo Aged™ Solid Mahogany top not
Keepers of the oz rock flame, The Screaming Jets released a new album this year titled Chrome, their 7th studio album since the band formed in
It was only a few months ago that we interviewed guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel via Skype. On that occasion, he’d just returned home to Nashville after
Amiable irish singer-songwriter Gavin James is in Australia next week to perform songs from his first studio album Bitter Pill. He’ll also be trying out a
Darren Hart, aka Harts the multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer releases his second album Smoke Fire Hope Desire on Friday September 16, kicking off a national tour
Multi-instrumentalist Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves, The New Regime) sits down to demo and discuss Ernie Ball’s new Ambient Delay and Expression Overdrive
As part of a host of recent new releases from Roland/Boss, the new Boss Katana amplifier arrived at Better Music in the ACT. Australian Musician was
Sandra from Kosmic demonstrates the TC Electronic Ditto Looper Guitar Effects Pedal. Ditto X4 Looper is the next natural development in TC Electronic’s famed Ditto Looper
Quite possibly the only band to promote the joys of gardening through dance music, Formidable Vegetable Sound System have recently released their quirky new single Kimchi,
Nucleust incorporates four passion driven musicians who strive to deliver what can be classified as heavy odd music comprising of unpredictable combinations of metal riffs and
Alex Lahey is having the time of her life and it shows. Playing music alongside her good mates on stage, the energy produced is contagious. It’s
The Line 6 folks stopped by Red Razor Sound in Los Angeles recently to chat with Billy Bush about the gear Garbage uses to get their
Mesmerising pop vocalist Carla Wehbe has released her debut single Electric Field, a powerhouse of a track that inspires wan-derlust in every listen. To accompany the
Jesse Delaney checks out the new Boss Waza Craft CE-2w Chorus pedal The ol’ Chorus pedal, eh. Chorus has always been one of those effects that
Ten solo albums over a 26 year career is a milestone worth celebrating and for Australian country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley, he’s marked the occasion of
One of the most impressive and sought after bands in the Instrumental rock/fusion scene today, The Aristocrats, will be heading to Australia this October for a national