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Tarwin Lower (located 175 kilometres south-east of Melbourne) is set to dial it up once again with the sixth instalment of Australia’s only heavy music camping
The 90s was indeed a vibrant time for Australian alt-rock with a sea of quality bands regularly filling venues and a host of great indie labels
JOHN 5 is one of the most influential guitarists of our generation. Best known for his time in Marilyn Manson and as the current guitarist for Rob
A life long Minnesotan whose sound has always focused on a characteristically “Minneapolis” sound, Ricky Peterson is best known for his now 20 year association with
Piano genius Ben Waters has been paid the accolade by Jools Holland of being one of his 10 all-time favourite pianists. Named Europe’s #1 Boogie Woogie
The ever-innovative folks at Boss announced four new guitar effects pedals for their 200 series back in June, including: DD-200 Digital Delay, EQ-200 Graphic Equalizer, MD-200
In 2018, the Parallel Universe Collection spliced the DNA of Fender’s notable guitar and bass models to create new instruments that were truly out of this
As the main songwriter and a founding member of iconic Australian pop rock band INXS, Andrew Farriss and his band mates shared the success of more
Gibson proudly presents the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck. A pre-sale is officially underway now for the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck guitars, sold through select Authorized Gibson
NGAIIRE, MOJO JUJU, CHRISTINE ANU, CLAIRE EDWARDES and ALICE SKYE are among the stellar list of finalists in the 2019 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA),
Twenty-time Grammy Award winning guitarist, PAT METHENY, has announced “An Evening with Pat Metheny” – three special theatre shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney during March,
During Roland’s 909 day celebrations this week, the tech giant has announced three next generation series Fantom, Jupiter and Juno synths FANTOM SERIES AVAILABLE WITH 61,
Roland’s Groovebox returns! All-in-one production and performance with genre-defining sound, deep synthesis, and clip-based sequencing.
Hannover/Germany, September 05, 2019 – Duesenberg basses are known for their own distinctive voice – and of course the Triton Bass is no exception. Three volume
The 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show was another successful event for Australian Musician and the Australian Music Association. With a great blend of international acts and the
THE TESKEY BROTHERS and CARL BARRON will join the exciting line-up, already announced, for this year’s Sacred Heart Mission’s Heart of St Kilda Concert at the
Australian Musician always enjoys the annual trek to Templestowe College in Melbourne for Cranbourne Music’s wonderful Rockfest school band national final. As usual the first-time talent
The finalists in one of Australia’s most valuable music prizes, the Melbourne Prize for Music 2019 and Awards, have been announced today. The Melbourne Prize for
News of Grinspoon’s upcoming Chemical Hearts tour in October spread far, wide and quickly and consequently the band has already sold out The Forum in Melbourne,
Fleetwood Mac – Rod Laver Arena , Melbourne. Monday September 2, 2019 Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne In an era full of so much forgettable,
Under the Southern Stars are thrilled to announce their spectacular Rock Carnival Festival Series coming to you this April 2020. Playing together for the first time in Australia will be
Great news for guitar makers and guitar lovers worldwide as rosewood restrictions for musical instruments are lifted. After three years of work and representation from a
Fred Armisen’s Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne August 30 Review: Greg Phillips Unexpectedly strolling on stage at the advertised showtime was
Perth based hip hop artist Drapht is back with an infectious new single ‘Summer They Say’ and a national tour. AM editor Greg Phillips caught up
Back in June, ahead of his Melbourne Guitar Show performance, we spoke with acclaimed Australian roots music singer, songwriter, guitarist Ash Grunwald, predominantly about his new
Epiphone proudly presents the new Vivian Campbell “Holy Diver” Les Paul Outfit, the debut signature model by Vivian Campbell, the iconic guitarist for Dio and Def
Glen Sobel gets all the great gigs and is currently busy touring with both Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires. Glen is now using Vater Xtreme Design
Melbourne Arena, Saturday August 24, 2019. Review: Elyce Phillips In the world of gaming, there are few franchises that have as beautiful a soundtrack as the
Ahead of their performance at The Espy this Saturday August 31 as part of the Live N Local festival, El and Dan from Mannequin Death Squad
Gibson Guitars announced today the worldwide launch of the new, limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar. The Chris Cornell ES 335 Tribute honors the rock legend
Introducing Beast Machine and the debut single ‘Time Slowed Down’. These guys hail from the laid back central, Northern NSW but there’s nothing laid back about
AM’s Greg Phillips spoke to The Struts singer Luke Spiller and guitarist Adam Slack ahead of their current Australian tour Just as their name implies, UK
Say what? Free recording time? Yes you heard right, Box Hill Institute and Sing Sing East studio are giving away free time in their world-class recording studio!
Australian Music Week is set to kick off the Summer with its biggest conference yet when it hits Sydney’s Cronulla Beach this November 6-10. Now
The legendary Chris Cheney of Australian punk band The Living End gives the Vox AC30 OneTwelve (AC30S1) a play through while talking about the tones he
Melbourne singer-songwriter and rapper Ecca Vandal has been awarded the latest round of the Levi’s® Music Prize by a panel of international judges today. The Levi’s®
