Interviews

JODY STEPHENS is the sole surviving member of iconic early ’70s power pop legends Big Star, and the only man other than Alex Chilton to play on all three of

Australian blues rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Nathan Cavaleri’s early years as a prolific musician and actor with music friends in very high places have been

Over the course of five decades, legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Lukather has placed an indelible stamp on pop culture. Alongside his tenure as the

First released in 2005, author Debbie Kruger’s 600+ page tome Songwriters Speak (Conversations about creating music) is back in print and available worldwide. For budding songwriters,

After 12 years fronting legendary Australian band The Angels, Dave Gleeson will step aside in late August, with Nick Norton announced as his replacement. Dave Gleeson’s

Melbourne-based solo bass player, writer, producer and record label owner Wayne Jones is a quiet achiever who continues to rack up accolades worldwide for both his

Formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales, INXS rose to become one of the world’s biggest bands with a series of

Victoria Theodore is a Composer / Pianist / Singer who’s toured the world with Stevie Wonder & Beyoncé. She’s the pianist for the Oscar winning Best Motion Picture CODA, featured in

German based musician Thomas Blog has been prominent in the German and international music scene for quite some years. In 1997 he was awarded “Best German

For the first time ever in concert, with The George Ellis Symphony Orchesta, Empire Touring is thrilled to bring you Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Blues on Broadbeach (May 18-21) returns to the Gold Coast for its 22nd year this May; boasting an array of talent and artistry that has earned the

In late February SBS and production partner Blink TV announced the artist who will represent Australia at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, United Kingdom,

In 1995 Belfast-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Andy White, former Split Enz frontman and ex-Crowded House member Tim Finn and Liam Ó Maonlaí, of Dublin band the Hothouse

It’s been quite a year for Sydney-based blues artist Frank Sultana. Beginning with his win at the International Blues Challenge finals in Memphis in the solo/duo

Five time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten has been heralded as “the Michael Jordan of the bass” and “one of the most fearless musicians on the

If you’re a fan of TV talents shows, stage musicals or acts such as Pentatonix, Samantha Jade, Reece Mastin, 112 & Rick Price, chances are you

Beloved rock’n’roll raconteur Tim Rogers, together with his band The Twin Set, have announced their March / April 2023 national tour to mark the release of

Authentic indie-rock, fusing big driving guitars, contrasting vocals and three part harmonies reads the label for Perth-based indie-rock band Lonesome Dove. Formed in 2021, they consist

MARTIN STÜRTZER/ Sphäre Sechs interview by Baz Bardoe (barriebardoe.com) The pandemic changed society beyond recognition but if there is a silver lining to be found it

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced  the launch of the Limited Edition Tyler Bryant “Pinky” Stratocaster®, marking the phenom’s

Ben Waters, the British piano king of boogie woogie, is returning to Australia in March, bringing his own unique brand of barnstorming rock and blues, accompanied

Nearly three decades after their classic debut single ‘More Wine Waiter Please’ and album Who Cares, The Poor are back with High Price Deed, a powerful

Very few rock bands have had the longevity and success of the Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NorCal music scene, and led by Pat

Emerging from a lengthy self-imposed retreat from the recording industry, Melody Pool returns this month with an exquisite, dreamy collection of songs titled LOST IN TIME,

Mark Gilbert Guitars are hand-crafted one off custom made instruments, designed and built by the one person from start to finish at Mark’s premises in Hobart,

Corey Legge plays heartfelt alt-country and rock, drawing influence from his wholesome upbringing amongst the fertile pastures surrounding Bega (NSW). Corey has released three albums in

Since arriving on the Australian music scene in 2015 with the release of their Terra EP, Opal Ocean, the Australia-based duo of Alex Champ & Nadav

Singer, songwriter, guitar player and blues legend Phil Manning is without a doubt a national treasure. Phil Manning has been at the forefront of blues and

Former Powderfinger lead guitarist and songwriter Darren Middleton releases his 4th solo recording on Friday January 15. It’s an exceptional 8 track mini-album called Home, recorded

One of Australia’s best live blues ‘n’ roots bands, Hussy Hicks are a tour de force featuring powerhouse vocalist, Leesa Gentz and award-winning guitarist, Julz Parker.

Singer, songwriter, performer and musician Ben Lee is a fun guy and he’s titled a new album to prove it. It’s called ‘I’m Fun’ and while

Born and bred in North Carolina and now based in Memphis, Tennessee, vocal dynamo Nikki Hill returns to Bluesfest in 2023 for 4 exclusive performances at