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From the opening portentous moments of their debut, self-titled album, the Horizon band’s moody preamble piques your interest before launching into a barrage of solid, heavy
By Marcel Yammouni Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny will play an Australian exclusive performance at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House. For the first
Internationally renowned UK guitarist Hank Marvin has earned legendary status across generations. From his iconic early years with THE SHADOWS to his masterful explorations of rock ‘n’ roll, swing, and
Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman (Joan Wasser) returns to Australia following the success of her 2022 Australian tour, performing key songs from her
As lead singer, songwriter and guitarist with iconic bands Weddings, Parties, Anything, The Sure Thing and now the Roving Commission, and even as a solo performer,
While the Australian Musician team was at Bluesfest in Byron Bay this year, we received the terrible news that New Zealand-born bass great Roger McLachlan had
The Pierce Brothers have spent most of 2025 celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of their acclaimed EP The Night Tree with some unforgettable shows
Samatha Fish returns with a fabulous new album Paper Doll, her 13th and one more classy disc to add to her already impressive catalogue. Recorded between
Blues on Broadbeach is going to be extra special this May with the inclusion of American guitar great Eric Gales, who blew audiences away on his
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – the persona/stage-name of musician Will Oldham – has released a new studio record titled The Purple Bird on No Quarter Records. Made in Nashville with
Steven Wilson’s eighth album The Overview is out now via Fiction Records / Virgin Music Group. Massively ambitious and hugely expansive, Steven’s most audacious release to date was recently launched with
Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith and mixed by Jay Ruston, their new 10 track album Black Light
Craig Newman is one of the most sought-after session musicians in Australia and has been for some time. His talents on the bass and his professional
Tom Morello is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist best known as a founding member of the groundbreaking rock bands Rage Against the Machine
Faces In The Street is a new Melbourne-based Folk duo who are originally born of the acoustic act The Keynes Brothers. Their debut LP ‘Bring Back
There’s a vibrant punk rock energy currently coming out of Australia at the moment and Perth’s Last Quokka are at the forefront. Politics are not pretty
A Fender Custom Shop guitar is a unique and remarkable instrument. You know it when you play one—it’s definitely more than the sum of its parts.
Much celebrated, multi-platinum selling indie rock icons FEEDER make their triumphant return to Australia in April 2025. Feeder delivered two monster albums in a row 2001’s Echo Park and
Marking 20 years since his debut, Eli Paperboy Reed has announced that he will celebrate his milestone with an extensive Australian tour in May 2025, including
This weekend, get set to celebrate all things full-blown rock’n’roll, with Aussie rock festival WANSTOCK returning for its biggest edition yet. Set to take place across two dates
Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns for its biggest edition yet. Set to take place across two dates in 2025 at the Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster, offering back-to-back nights
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR and LIVE NATION AUSTRALIA are both excited to present classic rock titans, ZZ TOP, headlining along with the masters of American blues-rock,
Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell is a weaver of stories and tales through the medium of music. Since the release of her first solo album three years
Renowned guitarist Paul Mason, founding member of Battlesnake and long-time lead guitarist for Jessica Mauboy, brought his critically acclaimed event In Honour of Jeff Beck, to
We had a quick catch up with Dave Larkin from Dallas Crane before their punchy, rockin’ performance in the Fender Experience room at the 2025 Melbourne
Scott Darlow is an Aboriginal singer songwriter public speaker and educator from Yorta Yorta country. Darlow speaks in 100+ schools and corporate settings every year, using
Australian rock band Cassidy Paris area band on the rise. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by artists such as Halestorm, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat
Aaron Schembri began performing around Melbourne in his first local pub band at age 15. By 17 he had started performing with and developed a close
Multiple Grammy® nominee (and winner this year) and Blues Music Award winner Ruthie Foster is set to return to Australia in March 2025, bringing her powerhouse vocals
Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns for its biggest edition yet. Set to take place across two dates in 2025 at the Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster, offering back-to-back nights
By Christie Eliezer INXS’ fifth studio album Listen Like Thieves – the one that broke them worldwide in the mid 80s – is getting a 40th
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
Carbon Based Lifeforms’ World of Sleepers album has been a favourite of mine for many years. I love every aspect of the album from its
Lake Street Dive (US) are returning to Australia for their first tour in 8 years playing at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens (Live At The Gardens), Sydney (Enmore
Pete Cornelius is a proud Tasmanian through and through. So much so that his new album ‘Southern’ – out now – is a collection of
Aussie rock festival Wanstock returns for its biggest edition yet. Set to take place across two dates in 2025 at the Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster, offering back-to-back nights