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GRAMMY-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa recently announced his brand new solo album Different Shades Of Blue (J&R Adventures) is to be released September 23, 2014, two
Acclaimed around the world as one of the most technically accomplished and respected guitarists in rock music, JOE SATRIANI returns to Australia for his first headline
It’s no coincidence that some of the greatest drummers in contemporary music, such as Tommy Aldridge, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, and Larry Mullen Jr to name
Run For Your Life, the new single (see video below) from Bertie Blackman is now available digitally. For this first single, Bertie enlisted Louis Schoorl as
Legendary rock pioneer, IAN ANDERSON – best known as the flute and voice behind the genre-defying Jethro Tull – will breath new life into the best
Circa Waves have revealed the video to their new single, Young Chasers which is available digitally via Dew Process now. The visually stunningly video, directed by
Australian Musician was saddened to hear of the death of singer songwriter Jim Keays this morning. The former lead singer of iconic Australian band The Masters
Live Nation by arrangement with Artist Voice are thrilled to present bohemian rock’n’roll outfit, HOWLING BELLS in Australia this September. In support of their recently released
The City of Yarra in Melbourne presents it’s second annual Leaps and Bounds Festival from July 4-20. Stretching from the largest venue (The Corner Hotel, Richmond)
Doc Neeson original and charismatic frontman of iconic Australian band The Angels has died. Neeson’s family has just released the following announcement: It is with deep
20,000 Days On Earth, the innovative drama-documentary directed by Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard and featuring Nick Cave will be shown this week at the opening
Slim Jim Phantom, stand up rockabilly drum beast from the famed Stray Cats and Gretsch drum endorsee is coming to town. Alongside band mates Brian Setzer
It’s great to see local musicians Gerry Pantazis (drums), Phil Turcio (keyboards) and Craig Newman (bass) backing the legendary American guitarist Larry Carlton as he tours
In response to last week’s announcement by the Federal Government that all funding to the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) would be axed as part of
After their debut single “Planets” caught the eyes and ears of triple j Unearthed, Rage, and a bunch of blogs worldwide earlier this year, Little Earthquake
An olden but golden video from a French and Saunders episode. The sketch was called ‘The Easy Guitar Book Sketch’ and featured David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Gary
On the eve of their Vivid Live 2014 performance at Sydney’s iconic Opera House, Midnight Juggernauts had a quick chat with Roland about their new show
Two of Australasia’s most exciting young musicians will join forces this July and August for a co-headline tour across the country. Singer-songwriters Melody Pool, hailing from the
Since its launch in January, VoiceLive 3 has quickly proven itself to be an impressive 3-in-1-performance system for vocal processing, guitar FX and phrase looping, but
Following her sold out Sydney Opera House performance of VIVID live; Kate Miller-Heidke has added a new Sydney show to her national album tour which takes
Joe Bonamassa has announced his Australian tour dates for September 2014. Kicking off in Sydney on September 14, the whirlwind trip will finish up a week
If you’ve always wanted to look inside the studios where your favourite musicians hone their craft, here’s your chance. A secret place where The walls of
Having recently toured the world to sold out venues across Europe, the UK, US & Canada, and currently mid-way through an extensive 29 date regional tour
Multi-talented Sydney based singer, songwriter, performer Kirin J Callinan is an ambitious man. “I want to make great records. I want to make engaging & entertaining
The SydneyBlues & Roots Festival has announced its first bunch of artists for the 2014 event. Running from October 24-26 at Hollands Paddock, Windsor, this year’s
The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival kicks off today and runs through until Sunday 25th May. Transcending the barriers of age, gender and culture, Blues on
Popular Canberra music retailer Better Music presents a one-off opportunity for drummers on Wednesday 28th May. Dick Marcus, Percussion Product Manager at D’Addario & Company will
One of rock’s nice guys Jim Root, guitarist with Slipknot and side project Stone Sour, has been fired from the latter. Rumours began to circulate when
Hailmary’s ‘Navigate the Sunrise’ EP is finally available. The 4-piece, which hails from Perth will promote their EP with a MASSIVE national tour about to get
Black Pearl is a relatively new but pro-active recording facility in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. The studio recently closed entries on their Search 4 Pearls competition,
Brisbane rockers Little Odessa have been saturating airwaves and gracing TV screens recently with their infectious party starter ‘All Night’, a track that featured heavily in
With Hunters & Collectors’ Australian tour wrapped up and only a New Zealand Rolling Stones support left for the legendary band, trumpet player Jack Howard has
This week, Melbourne’s Stonnington Jazz festival kicks off with a myriad of quality performances in the surrounds just south of the Yarra River. Stonnington Jazz has
UBERfest Winter 2014 Applications now open for independent bands across Australia! UBERfest is back for its 4th Season and hosting four festivals, reaching Adelaide, Melbourne,
Sydney-based indie-pop outfit, The Griswolds, have applied the finishing touches to their debut album under the guidance of American producer Tony Hoffer (The Kooks, Beck, M83,
The Adelaide International Guitar Festival announces two new international acts, unveils young South Australian talent and announces the full program for this year’s jam packed event.