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ROLLING WITH THE STONES – Backstage exclusive August 6, 2006 | Author – Greg Phillips. Photos- Marty Williams More than forty years on, The Rolling Stones
Recording great electric guitar sounds is all about experimentation. Finding the right amp and guitar combinations that work for a particular part is just as important
When Australian Musician needed to talk to a genuine amplifier aficionado for a general overview on amp use, we headed straight to Melbourne’s Eastgate Music to
It’s difficult to believe that United In Isolation is the very first album from Sydney based outfit Papa vs Pretty. Over the last few years, the
Both lauded songsmiths, balladeers and poetic beings Lior and Oh Mercy’s Alexander Gow will soon come together with various other talented Australian songwriter/performers as part of
BASS SUMMIT with PAUL WOSEEN (Screaming Jets), Todd hunter (Dragon), STEVE BALBI (Noiseworks), IAN HULME (Choirboys) June 1, 2011 | Author: Rob Morse. Photos: Ken Leanfore
MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW The making of an album June 2011. By The Undertow’s drummer Peter ‘Maz’ Maslen Plus Producer/guitarist Cameron McKenzie & producer Damian
THE BLACK RYDER March 2011. by Black Ryder’s Aimee Nash. Photos www.pixievision.com The Black Ryder’s Aimee Nash writes of the trials, tribulations and triumphs in trying
HENRY WAGONS & DAVE GRANEY- RUMBLE, SHAKE AND GET A LITTLE SPORTY March 2011. Henry and Dave rave. Greg Phillips officiates. Marty Williams takes photos. Australian
HARVEY JAMES: An Industry remembers March 2011. By Greg Phillips Everyone remembers Harvey James as lead guitarist with iconic Australian band Sherbet. The girls loved Harvey
Peter was Sheryl Crow’s guitarist for a decade. He loves that 70s Brit rock tone and now features in Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s band. He’s also one of
They formed way back in 1989 and proceeded to become one of Australia’s all time favourite bands, selling out shows, selling millions of records and winning
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD’S BRIDGE SCHOOL REUNION Exclusive photos provided to Australian Musician by Neil Young’s bass player Rick Rosas and Stephen Stills’ daughter Eleanor December 2010 Gather ’round
December 2009. DON’T THROW YOUR LOVE AWAY By Broderick Smith, aged 16. It’s early 1964. It’s summer and my family is living in St. Albans, an
December 2009. Powderfinger’s Ian Haug catches up with Hoodoo Gurus’ legendary guitar player Brad Shepherd Since 1982 Brad Shepherd has been the archetypal lead axeman with
When Powderfinger agreed to take on the guest edit role, one of the band’s first requests was for us to seek some questions from their fans.
Hi all dedicated drummers. If you’re a beginner or an old hand at the art of caressing the skins you’ve probably come across a crusty old
The 20th Century saw the greatest leaps forward in technological innovation that mankind has witnessed since Jesus sang lead for the Jerusalem rock band, The New
THE RECORD THAT CHANGED MY LIFE SUNNYBOYS Self-titled (1981) By Powderfinger’s John Collins I grew up in a country town called Beaudesert and I remember as
December 2009. By Darren Middleton Powderfinger’s Darren Middleton chats with Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora about the New Jersey band’s new album ‘The Circle’ and asks how
December 2009. Wolfmother by Powderfinger’s Darren Middleton Wolfmother first set the music world alight with their retro rockin’ self titled debut album in 2005. The award
THE FANNING INQUISITION September 2009. By Bernard Fanning Failed groupies or independent arbiters of musical justice? That is the question. Today’s music journalists are an increasingly
Powderfinger, our guest editors have just released their new album ‘Golden Rule’ and are about to take it to the people at Homebake and Big Day
PINK BAND AT SOUNDCHECK EXCLUSIVE! by Greg Phillips. Photos by Marty Williams. 2009 It’s no surprise that many Australians fell instantly in love with Pink’s sense
After more than two decades in music media it was finally time for Australian Musician Editor Greg Phillips to view life from the other side of
REMEMBERING BRUCE CLARKE September 23, 2008 | Author: Simon Patterson July 2008 saw the passing of a remarkable figure in both the guitar community and wider
As part of the issue of Australian Musician that The Drones guest edited, their drummer Mike Noga wrote a wonderful piece on some of the beds
THE AUDREYS TOUR DIARY June 12, 2008 | Author: Tristan, guitarist and banjo picker – The Audreys The First Week…. Hey folks it’s Tristan here, guitarist and banjo
HOLLY THROSBY interviews CLARE BOWDITCH December 24, 2007 | Author: Holly Throsby I first met Clare Bowditch on her front doorstep. I arrived to stay the
CLARE BOWDITCH interviews Magic Dirt’s ADALITA December 24, 2007 | Author: Clare Bowditch I met Adalita at a really beautiful wedding a couple of years ago. She
Jade MacCrae on Renee Geyer November 29, 2007 | Author: Lil’ Fi Try getting Renee Geyer and Jade MacCrae in the same town, in the same
Guest Editorial from Clare Bowditch November 29, 2007 | Author: Clare Bowditch Clare’s Australian Musician editorial and explanation as to why we presented an all-female issue
November 29, 2007 | Author: Claire Hedger Long before Missy Higgins, Adalita, Clare Bowditch and co, there were other equally as talented female artists, that to this day
RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS November 29, 2007 | Author: Danielle O’Donohue As part of our all-female issue edited by Clare Bowditch, Danielle O’Donohue explored the issues
AUSTRALIA’S GREAT INDUSTRY UNSUNG November 29, 2007 | Author: Mary Mihelakos Sometimes it feels as though women have completely fallen off the radar when we talk about