Interviews

What did you do during the pandemic? How did you cope? It’s a question people often ask you. If you’re asking Elvis Costello, he’ll tell you

One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands from the mid-‘80s through to now, the Hard-Ons came out of the multicultural South-West Sydney suburb Punchbowl and

There’s a rich history of Melbourne bands building a loyal following over several years, playing residencies at small clubs and gigging constantly. COUSIN TONY’S BRAND NEW

In November this year, Australian Musician teamed up with Noise11.com for a readers’ poll to find out who is Australia’s and the world’s Most Respected Musician.

Woodstock was one of the most iconic Music Festivals ever held. The artists who performed are recognised as legends of their generation and their music lives

Accomplished Melbourne-based keyboard player, composer, producer, arranger, Phil Turcio sports a resume which would be the envy of any musician. His credits are too many to

Legendary Australian guitarist, singer, songwriter Ian Moss and country music superstar Troy Cassar-Daley were originally due to tour Australia together from October through December 2021, however

In our Australian exclusive, Carlos Santana chats to Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips about the creation of his wonderful new album Blessings and Miracles and tells

With his distinctive long flowing locks gracing stages all over the world, American guitarist Scott Gorham was such an integral part of the most successful lineup

The name Stephan Moccio might not ring too many bells for you at first. However if we told you he was a Grammy and Academy Award-nominated

On Friday October 22 singer, songwriter, producer Nicky Bomba releases his second solo album Food & Shelter. His first solo album was delivered back in 2009,

Interview by Greg Phillips The guys from Melbourne-based quartet Four In The Morning are clearly proud of their new baby, a 5 track EP titled Stress

With singer, songwriter, guitarist Justin Bernasconi’s 3rd album Sleeping Like A Maniac, we see an artist developing his craft to another level. Not that his previous

If you’re into Southern flavoured country rock featuring well constructed songs played with passion, then Nashville-based band The Vegabonds might very well become your next favourite

Shades of Love is the second album for Alice Springs-based artist  Colin Lillie, one which displays a significant development for his songs and sound. It presents

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips chats with producer/writer/musician Fabrizio Grossi about the new album Counterfeited Soulstice Vol. 1 from his project Fabrizio Grossi & Soul Garage

The Lockdown Sessions is the newest release from Melbourne based singer-songwriter Aaron Schembri, featuring mainly acoustic cover versions of songs which have been influential to his

Pic by Ian Ritter Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows are thrilled and proud to announce the world-wide release of Saint Georges Road on 10th September

With their new album ‘All The Rage’, Melbourne-based rockers Loser deliver a sack full of summer bangers. Ten, no fuss, 90s flavoured rock n roll toons

It’s been 20 years since The Superjesus released their definitive second album, Jet Age, and the band are reuniting once more to celebrate not only that

Time Itself is the 4th studio album for Australian psychedelic punk popsters Children Collide and their first since 2012. Like their albums which have gone before,

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips catches up with Melbourne hardcore band Mirrors’ drummer Rob Brens to chat about his career, his Pearl and Zildjian gear and

Frustrated with not being able to tour due to the pandemic, guitar legend John McLaughlin sought out his musician friends around the globe, along with some

Seven years after The Datsuns’ last long-player ’Deep Sleep’, New Zealand’s fuzz-rockers have now released album number seven Eye To Eye and for followers of quality

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips speaks with Hindley Street Country Club co-founder Con Delo about the cover band’s extraordinary online success. Utilising their pandemic time better

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips catches up with Stand Atlantic’s Bonnie Fraser and Miki Rich to talk about the band, their gear, involvement in the Fender

Tropical F@%K Storm’s new album Deep States (out August 20) is a junkyard of disparate sonic notions and obscure soundbytes that somehow come together and connect

NOTE: TOMMY AUGUST DATES POSTPONED DUE TO COVID- 19 LOCKDOWN In 1969, just four long-players into their career, British rock legends The Who released their ambitious

Australian Queen of Cosmic Country, Freya Josephine Hollick reveals “Vivian, June, Dolly and Jolene” today, July 30th, 2021, another ace card from the loaded deck that

Even though the recording and performing worlds have obvious connections with the musical instrument industry, traditionally they’ve lived parallel lives rather than mining the unlimited potential

Today (July 26), Ron S Peno & The Superstitions,  the Melbourne outfit fronted by incomparable Died Pretty vocalist Ron S. Peno, release their new album Do

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips chats with Ross Wilson about the 50th anniversary of Daddy Cool’s hit single ‘Eagle Rock’. We cover the gear the band

Ahead of their newly announced tour, Something For Kate’s drummer Clint Hyndman chats with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips about the upcoming Echolalia/Modern Medieval tour, his