Interviews

American mixing engineer and record producer Bob Clearmountain is best known for his recording engineering, mixing of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Toto, Simple Minds, Roxy

Here Come The Scots! Three-time winners of Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award, Skerryvore, will embark on an Australian tour in February and March 2025,

Bassist Bobby Vega has been called “a master of pickstyle funk, a tone connoisseur, and a professor of the groove”. He began his professional career at

In the world of bass guitar there is not much Marco can’t do or hasn’t done. He has recorded and toured with some of the biggest

One of the best things about being part of the NAMM Oral History interview team at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, is the surprise element. Interviews

As an artist, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Samantha Fish has earned numerous accolades for her unique self-expression, which she channels through explosive riffs, visceral rhythms, and

Singer, songwriter, one half of the Dresden Dolls and solo performer, author,  diversity champion, fighter of the good fight, supporter of freaks, muckraker, fun lover, and

Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented

The 2025 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR series has kicked off with a stellar all Aussie line-up. The celebrated ICEHOUSE are headlining and  supported by other crowd

South Australian Music Hall of Fame inductee Gwyn Ashton is back from yet another European tour for an Australian summer of solo gigs plugging his 2022

In July this year, Wild Turkey Bourbon’s Music 101 Mentorship Program returned to great success. The Program is about giving a stage to up-and-coming Australian artists, providing

Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced three exclusive headline shows in Australia for April 2025. The Austin-native blues maestro will kick off

  Curated by critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy, MISNEACH (pron. mish-nyach, meaning ‘Courage’ in Gaelic) is a brand-new annual global music festival and celebration of

Deep bass, big drums, rhythm guitar shimmy and a whole lotta disco flavoured funk n’ fun! Add Lance Ferguson’s (The Bamboos) significant grasp of 80’s style

Iconic synth-pop pioneers, New Order will be back in Australia for a tour in March 2025.  The tour will see them perform all the biggest hits

Brett Garsed is one of Australia’s most respected guitarists, best known for his time in the John Farnham band. Hardcore guitar enthusiasts will also know Brett

Australian Musician fave Kathleen Halloran (she was our Musician of the Month in November 2023  and involved in many of our successful Melbourne Guitar Shows) has released a fabulous

The Wheatus ‘Dirtbags Across Australia’ Acoustic Tour next January and February is shaping up to be the most fun you can have indoors this summer. Featuring

Funk royalty and pioneers of the 90’s Acid Jazz scene, The Brand New Heavies, will return to Australia next February.  Their unique mix of jazz, funk and soul will light up

Australia’s favourite anonymous mask-cladded band TISM have this year released Death To Art, their first album in 20 years. The band recently took to the road playing tracks

  Ocean Grove are the enigma of the heavy music landscape, blending elements of nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock to create a sound that is

TEG Van Egmond are thrilled to announce that Goo Goo Dolls will headline their first Australian tour in over 20 years, with special guest Thirsty Merc. The February and

Inspired by seeing Janet Jackson perform live, a young Bryan James Sledge knew that performing music was what he wanted to do with the rest of

Gerrard Allman Events is proud to announce that legendary American Jazz Guitarist Mike Stern will be touring Australia in February 2025. An electrifying musician whose blistering

The Screaming Jets are set to light up Australian rock stages later this week with their highly anticipated Life Blood Tour, a nationwide extravaganza featuring just EIGHT exclusive dates and

PepperCreek Revival is a collective of renowned Melbourne musicians, put together by 2022 Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame inductee and award winning producer / bass

In April 2025, Louisiana-based soul singer Marc Broussard will bring his soulful blend of rock, blues, and R&B to Australia for the first time, with highly

Nicky Del Rey, Melbourne’s Titan of the Telecaster and guitar-for-hire for Intoxica, Lisa Miller, Sherry Rich, Jack Howard, Moonee Valley Drifters and countess others over the

Occasionally Wikipedia is on the money. It tells us that “The Fauves are an Australian rock band formed in 1988. The band are known for their witty