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Today, Melbourne/Naarm alt-country gems The Smith & Western Jury have released their long-awaited debut studio album, Hotel Texas. Inspired by lived experiences, Hotel Texas takes listeners
Australian Musician was first introduced to bass-centric band The Omnific when they performed on the CMC Music stand at the Melbourne Guitar Show many years ago.
On this day 60 years ago (June 11, 1964), Beatlemania hit Australia when the fab four landed at Sydney’s Mascot airport to begin their tour of
It’s been 50 years since Canadian progressive pock trio Rush released their debut album in 1974, and almost ten years since the band played their
Obituary – dying of everything by Barrie Bardoe I have been a fan of Obituary since hearing their first album Slowly We Rot which came out
Radio Birdman, legendary outsiders of Australian rock and roll and ARIA Hall of Famers, celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024 with shows in June and July In
Bill Armstrong is often referred to as the father of the Australian recording industry. Since the late 1940s, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping
Ex-Melbourne, now Bellarine Peninsula-based singer-songwriter and roots-music luminary Sarah Carroll, known for her work with the likes of GIT, The Pirates Of Beer, Soft Gold,
Following the spectacular concerts in early 2023, held at The Melbourne Town Hall and Darling Harbour Theatre, Sydney, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of THE DARK
Wild Turkey Bourbon’s Music 101 Mentorship Program is back for 2024, encouraging Aussie emerging artists to trust their spirit and learn from the best in the
Back in 2016, Australian Musician visited a small booth at the NAMM Show in Anaheim and we spoke with Peter Walker from FOMOfx about his
Following its successful sold-out 50th Anniversary run in the UK & Europe, Tubular Bells in Concert is now heading to Australia in August 2024. The Gold Anniversary
Iconic Canadian rockers The Tea Party are heading back to Australia this June for the first time since 2019, bringing their [TRIPtych] 25 tour to our shores. Performing shows across the
Interview by Greg Phillips Sometimes an album is so much more than just a release. Take John Butler’s new ambient meditation record Running River (out today)
Earlier in the year, Bird’s Robe Records was thrilled to announce that Toehider, Australia’s most prolific progressive rock project, were embarking on a world tour, which
Canadian rapper-singer Roy Woods is bringing his ME & U Tour to Australia on the back of his recent release ‘Mixed Emotions’, after a 5-year hiatus. The tour,
UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, has released their much awaited 21st studio album UB45. The 14-track album features brand new songs including forthcoming singles
One of the world’s most loved bands, Fleetwood Mac, takes on a new life with an all-Australian line-up to celebrate their music. As one of the
Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Freebairn grew up in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne in the mid 70s. At the age of 11, he became
Moni Lashes is the drummer, stick spinner and songwriter for hard rock band, The Babes. She has also carved out a great niche side project with her
Fans of authentic blues music will be thrilled to learn that legendary American artist Charlie Musselwhite will be back in Australia with his band in September
Bill Jackson wears his musical heart on his sleeve … Dylan, Seeger, Woody, John Prine … Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt … the influences are plainly
For many years, acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Martha Wainwright had been a regular visitor to Australia. Of course, like many other artists, Covid upset everyone’s apple
“It seems like a disappointing scenario … the set up … where everything is really tightly rehearsed, so the definition of a good gig becomes merely
Australian alternative rock group Closure in Moscow will this week return to the UK and Europe for a May 2024 tour in support of their new
Interview by Greg Phillips “I mean this in the nicest possible way… I think they’re kind of nerdy,” says Regurgitator’s Ben Ely when asked to characterise
STARS – THE HISTORY Australia’s first real country rock flavoured band Stars formed in Adelaide in the mid 70s and moved to Melbourne, Australia’s music metropolis
Boy & Bear is set to embark on an unforgettable tour through Australia and New Zealand, marking the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Harlequin Dream. For the
It’s no fantasy – after a long wait, new music from highly acclaimed songwriter, singer and musician, Melody Pool, has been released today. “Fantasy Girl” is
At 77 years young, acclaimed Australian singer, songwriter, performer Brian Cadd has just released a new album titled Dream Train. While he has written many country
Anyone who saw the ABC’s Australian Story episode featuring Elly-May Barnes, the youngest child of Jimmy and Janes Barnes would have discovered that she’s had a
It’s been 13 years since WA rockers Jebediah’s last album Kosciuszko. Today the acclaimed outfit break the drought with OIKS, their brilliant new long player. OIKS
Born on the west coast of Ireland, songwriter and artist Honas draws his creative spirit from the unique years of his childhood. Growing up along the
Six to seven months since our last chat, Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips had the pleasure of speaking again with ‘Kite on a String: The Bobby
Geoff Achison is an acclaimed blues-roots artist from Melbourne, Australia best known for his guitar playing and songwriting. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman
Special feature by Baz Bardoe When you think of Turkey you may not instantly think of a punk rock scene, but apparently there is one