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Melbourne based electro-rock band City Calm Down release their new album Echoes in Blue today (April 6), the follow up to their acclaimed 2016 record In
Following the success of British multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer Seth Lakeman’s latest album Ballads of the Broken Few (Cooking Vinyl), the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist had been tapped
Musical wunderkind Black Summer, otherwise known as Rhys Toms, is back with a luminescent new song Sadness, featuring Bahamian vocalist Chloe Campbell, which was released on
Growing up, YolanDa Brown played piano, violin, drums, and oboe before settling on the saxophone as her main instrument. As further proof that her thirst for
Well before seventies’ art rockers 10cc were churning out hits, band member Graham Gouldman was already a bonefide chart-topping songwriter, having penned some of the biggest
In 2017 David Bowie fans were treated to some very special shows when past members of Bowie’s band gathered to perform the music of the rock
Branching away from his classical piano and violin training in 1997, Luke Plumb began teaching himself the mandolin and swiftly became one of Australia’s most sought
Claire Anne Taylor grew up in Tasmania’s ancient Tarkine rainforest. Taylor’s music reflects the wild, rich and creative world she was immersed in as a child.
Perth-based singer songwriter Stella Donnelly’s career has been on a steady incline since the release of her debut single Mechanical Bull and the EP Thrush Metal
Much like a home cooked meal composed of whatever ingredients were on hand, a mix of staples and some from unlabelled containers, Mia Dyson has uninhibitedly
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with American musician and songwriter Jim Peterik at the 2018 NAMM Show to chat about his career. Peterik is
Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips caught up with Melbourne based multi-instrumentalist Daryl Roberts to chat about his band Hey Gringo’s brand new album Not The Same Planet.
“If you don’t like the blues, you probably don’t like your mama,” states Bobby Rush, the passionate blues legend who turns 85 in November. Rush is
Perhaps best known for his guitar work with bands such as the Desert Rose Band and The Hellecasters, JOHN JORGENSON is also proficient in the mandolin,
Although Henry Diltz was making a reasonable living for himself playing banjo in the Modern Folk Quartet in the 60s, recording albums for Warner Brothers, which
Based on previous tours, there’s an expectation upon attending a Roger Waters concert that you’re going to witness something very special but surely nothing could come
At 14 years old, Ruby Boots—real name Bex Chilcott— left a conflicted home in Perth to do grueling work on pearling boats and she hasn’t stopped
Asked to name a legendary guitarist, most musicians will fire back with Hendrix, Clapton, Beck or Page as the staple answers. Ask the same question of
Corrosion of Conformity – MIKE DEAN interview by Baz Bardoe For almost four decades North Carolina hard rockers Corrosion of Conformity have commanded respect from both
UK singer songwriter Newton Faulkner has just released his 6th album Hit The Ground Running. Newton will be touring Australia in April, including performances at Bluesfest.
Indian bass prodigy Mohini Dey first picked up the bass at age three and was playing professionally by age ten. She became a global YouTube sensation
Ernie Ball Music Man supremo Sterling Ball and guitar legend Steve Morse sit down with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips to talk about Sterling’s new album
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips catches up with legendary Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain at NAMM Show 2018
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips chats with Dan Del Fiorentino, NAMM’s music historian about the work that he does compiling interviews for the NAMM Oral History
The world’s biggest selling jazz instrumentalist, Chris Botti, returns to Australia in February 2018. AM’s Greg Phillips chatted with Chris about the upcoming tour Grammy-winning American
It’s taken quite a few years, many hurdles and some heartache but Dean Ray has finally released The Messenger, the album he has always wanted to
Adelaide-raised, American-based guitarist, singer, songwriter Orianthi is back in Australia with her partner, former Bon Jovi guitar legend Richie Sambora, playing tunes from the pair’s new
It’s testament to the talent, tenacity and work ethic of Tommy Emmanuel that after five decades in the music business, his career trajectory is still on
Jamie Coghill has been most publically visible as the drummer for Luxedo, Fez Perez and then The Devilrock Four, one of the fieriest, funniest drummers you’ll
Melbourne-based, alt pop/rock band Jackie Got Lemons has just released their debut album None Of Your Business. Featuring Sharon Iturri (vocals), Karl Wilebrant (bass) and Cameron
Everyone’s favourite guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani is about to release his 16th solo album, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, set to land on January 12, 2018 on Sony/Legacy
Ever wondered what a live playback engineer does? LA-based, Perth-raised, music producer-engineer and general tech-nerd Steve Wilk is one of the best in the business. In
New Orleans funkateers Dumpstaphunk had such a good time at this year’s Bluesfest that they’re coming back again in 2018. AM’s Greg Phillips spoke to guitarist
If you want a lesson in Australian pop/rock music history and have your socks rocked off at the same time, then you need to experience one
Legendary musician Waddy Wachtel was recently in Australia as guitarist and musical director for Stevie Nicks on her 24 Karat Gold tour, with The Pretenders
Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner, Joe Louis Walker returns to Bluesfest for the fifth time in 2018. Walker paid his