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With 80,000 spins across Spotify and Soundcloud, and 30,000 YouTube views for their last single, Melbourne-based electro-pop newcomers, KINGS. have recently released an infectious new single
Whilst loosely befitting the genre of thrash metal, the music of Teramaze also conjures such adjectives as “modern”, “innovative”, “progressive” and “groove-laden”. Keeping the fundamental elements
It was with great sadness, that we received news today of the death of the great Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley’s loyal guitarist and Rock and Roll
When Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips caught up with Josh Smith, guitarist from celebrated local metalcore band Northlane, they’d just got back from a triumphant European tour,
The people at Gretsch lovingly restored Vinnie’s Signature Kit from the 90’s. Some of you might recognize it. What better way to welcome him back to
Legendary Kiwi rockers Shihad are half way through an Australian tour in which they are celebrating 20 years since the release of their 1996 break through album; the Self
The MZ-X Series is the evolutionary successor to Casio’s powerful MZ-2000 Series instruments. It will jump-start your creativity with its authentic sound, intuitive Color Touch Interface,
SIGNATURE BLUES AND FUSION TONES FOR THE BLUES CUBE AMP SERIES The Robben Ford Tone Capsule brings the signature tones of the noted blues and fusion
Bob Spencer is bonafide Australian guitar legend. He was a member of the legendary Skyhooks and The Angels and is an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee.
Bob Spencer is bonafide Australian guitar legend. He was a member of the legendary Skyhooks and The Angels and is an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee.
STAIRWAY to HEAVEN: Led Zeppelin Masters Tzan Niko interview Formed out of the ashes of 60s supergroup The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin became one of the greatest
Orange Amps caught up with Pepper Keenan at DesertFest before he played a sold out show at the Electric Ballroom with ‘Corrosion of Conformity’. Pepper discusses
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips caught up with Tommy Emmanuel via Skype on June 15, prior to Tommy’s August regional Australian tour (August 22-29) and September
Ever stopped to think how great a part brass instruments have played in the history of Australian music? For most people, I’d assume not. From Turn
Jim D’Addario gives us an inside look at the D’Addario guitar string factory. Guitarist Matt Sweeney comes along for this exclusive tour. http://daddario.com.au/
Bob is back! It wasn’t always going to be that way though. Many years ago, in answer to an Australian Musician question as to whether Jebediah
Simon Patterson demonstrates the features of the Bogner Wessex Overdrive Pedal. See Simon at the Melbourne Guitar Show Aug 6&7 Caulfield Racecourse, presented by Triple M
The enigmatic chanteuse, MANE released her new single, Bitter on June 10, accompanied by a fast-paced, abstract video directed by Benjamin Lancaster Powell. Bitter is the
String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of the industry’s most innovative players. In this episode Joe
Ahead of the 2016 Melbourne Music Prize submission deadline (July 11). Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips caught up with 2013 winner Stephen Magnusson to chat about the
Simon Hosford’s Fair Warning perform Van Halen 1 live on the Marsh Whammy Bar sate on Saturday August 3rd at 4.30pm Simon Hosford has toured with
James Ryan first picked up a nylon string guitar at age 13 and began classical lessons. As a kid his influences followed his father’s; early Kiss,
Sergio performs on Sunday August 4 at 11.30am on the Exclusively Acoustic Stage Florentine born Latin Classical guitarist, Sergio Ercole has Masters of Music from Melbourne
Sounds Like Winter … sounds like Ant is doing what he does best. Ant Banister has a long electronic music pedigree, with many successful acts to
A couple of weeks prior to the release of The Temper Trap’s 3rd album, AM’s Greg Phillips spoke to the band’s guitarist and keyboard player Joseph
At the 2015 Melbourne Guitar Show, we captured Shannon Bourne Band performing ‘Foxy Lady’ during his band’s ‘Shannon Bourne Plays Hendrix’ show. Shannon will be one
WIRETAP RIFF RECORDER Pedal-simple Riff Recorder with Free Accompanying app TC Electronic’s WIRETAP RIFF RECORDER is the tool that’ll see your full creative potential flourish like
Producer, engineer and US metalcore band letlive’s guitarist, Jeff Sahyoun is talking to us via phone from Hermosa Beach, California. He’s with his dog Sumo, who
Wikipedia says (so it must be true): Philadelphia Grand Jury (The Philly Jays) are an Australian trio from Sydney, New South Wales. The band’s current line-up
The Fickle Finger Of Fate And Other Pop Tales. Cult power pop king, multi-instrumentalist, solo artist, coverer of great songs on his SOOP (Songs Of Other
TransAcoustic Guitars – First Impressions with Christie Lamb & Jonathan Sora-English When Yamaha Music received the first TransAcoustic Guitars, artists Christie Lamb and Jonathan Sora-English were
Simon Patterson checked out the new Maxon SD-9 Sonic Distortion pedal and gave us a demo. Catch Simon at the Melbourne Guitar Show August 6&7 Caulfield
Rock music in the mid-seventies was all about satin suits, bare chests and high heeled boots. Glam rock ruled. Bohemian Rhapsody enchanted us, ABBA exploded, Sherbet
Brian Wilson and his wonderful band were in Australia in early April performing the legendary Pet Sounds album in its entirety, a recording which celebrated its
Ulysses Owens Jr. is an American multi Grammy Award winning drummer and percussionist, known for his work with bassist Christian McBride, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis,and Maceo
Rudi from Better Music ACT and Damon from Casio go in-depth into the creation of the incredible grand piano action used in the Grand Hybrid GP-500