SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM US. GOOD RIDDANCE 2020!
Greg Phillips
December 24, 2020
We are now just one week away from saying good riddance to 2020, a year in which saw a world in lockdown, attempting to slow the
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AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 22/12
Greg Phillips
December 21, 2020
With only a few days left until Christmas, if you’re still struggling to think of the perfect gift for your special someone… then really, you can’t
SEE THE SIA MOVIE ‘MUSIC’ ON US!
Greg Phillips
December 20, 2020
MUSIC is a powerful, original, and celebratory artistic statement and the directorial debut of multi-Grammy nominee and internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sia. She also co-wrote the screenplay
EPIPHONE CORONET, CRESTWOOD CUSTOM, and WILSHIRE P-90 FOR AUSTRALIA IN APRIL
Greg Phillips
December 18, 2020
Epiphone is proud to unveil the new Coronet, Crestwood Custom, and Wilshire P-90 from the Designer Collection which will be available in Australia in late April 2021 Epiphone first introduced the Coronet,
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 15/12
Greg Phillips
December 15, 2020
There are only 10 days until Christmas and your local music stores still have plenty of gift options available. Let’s look at which stores have been
EVH NEWS: JASON BECKER’S UNSEEN EDDIE VISIT • AUSSIE TRIBUTE TOUR
Greg Phillips
December 14, 2020
Music fans are still coming to terms with the fact that guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen left us on October 6th this year. Those are pioneering
AMEX ANNOUNCE 50 STUDIO WEEK WINNERS
Greg Phillips
December 14, 2020
Winners of the American Express Music Backers Studio Week, part of the $1 Million American Express Music Backers Fund, have been announced with 50 Australian musicians
IRON MAIDEN’S ADRIAN SMITH & WINERY DOGS’ RICHIE KOTZEN ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION
Greg Phillips
December 13, 2020
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Winery Dogs, Poison and Mr. Big’s Richie Kotzen combine for an exciting new side-project. Part-time LA neighbours, full time friends with
BLUES MUSIC VICTORIA HALL OF FAME 2020
Greg Phillips
December 11, 2020
The Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame event took place last night at St.Kilda’s Memo Music Hall, where local blues legends Phil Manning and Geoff Achison
ROBERT GODIN RECEIVES ORDER OF CANADA HONOUR
Greg Phillips
December 11, 2020
Godin Guitars is proud to announce that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development
YAMAHA MUSIC INTRODUCE NEW FEATURES + FINISHES TO PACIFICA RANGE
Greg Phillips
December 10, 2020
Introducing some brand new features and finishes to the Pacifica range of guitars. The Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIFMX and 612VIIX guitars combine renowned Yamaha build quality and
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 11/12
Greg Phillips
December 10, 2020
It’s two weeks today folks before Christmas Day and your local musical instrument stores have so many gift options that you need to check out. To
THE 2020 MUSIC VICTORIA AWARD WINNERS
Greg Phillips
December 9, 2020
At last night’s 16th annual Music Victoria Awards Sampa The Great justified her name, as the talented artist took out 4 major awards, following up her
TRUETONE’S 1 SPOT: DURABILITY FOR YOUR CREATIVITY
Greg Phillips
December 9, 2020
In their 25th year of operation, the Truetone brand is now world famous for many products including their fine range of guitar pedals such as the
ROLAND ANNOUNCE AEROPHONE PRO AE-30 DIGITAL WIND INSTRUMENT
Greg Phillips
December 8, 2020
If there’s one constant in an ever-changing music world, it’s that the Roland Corporation never give up on a great idea. Once their designers get a
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 8/12
Greg Phillips
December 8, 2020
As you’d expect there’s a lot happening in music retail this week with only two and a half weeks until Christmas. As usual we take a
UMG ACQUIRES ENTIRE DYLAN CATALOGUE
Greg Phillips
December 7, 2020
Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of iconic songs by Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). The deal covers 600
AMBER TECHNOLOGY TO DISTRIBUTE WIDI-MASTER IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Greg Phillips
December 7, 2020
Singapore-based professional audio manufacturer CME Pro has appointed Amber Technology to distribute their WIDI Master wireless MIDI over Bluetooth adapter in the Australian and New Zealand
AMY SHARK ANNOUNCES 2021 HEADLINE TOUR + NEW TRACK + ALBUM DATE
Greg Phillips
December 4, 2020
Homegrown multi ARIA award winning, singer-songwriter Amy Shark has announced a massive headline tour of Australia in June/July 2021 in support of her highly anticipated sophomore album, CRY FOREVER,
INTRODUCING BOSS TB-2W TONE BENDER
Greg Phillips
December 3, 2020
On December 1, Boss unveiled the TB-2W Tone Bender. The legendary Sola Sound Tone Bender MK II fuzz from the 1960s, meticulously recreated with BOSS Waza craftsmanship. BOSS and Sola Sound Unite
FENDER® LAUNCHES ALL-NEW TASH SULTANA SIGNATURE STRATOCASTER®
Greg Phillips
December 3, 2020
In truly wonderful news today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has released the all-new Tash Sultana Stratocaster®, which is Tash Sultana’s first artist signature model
NAMM CONGRATULATES TOP 100 AWARDS DEALERS, INCLUDING FIVE AUSSIE STORES
Greg Phillips
December 3, 2020
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 2/12
Greg Phillips
December 2, 2020
It’s time to do another quick whip around the social media pages of your fave musical instrument stores to see what bargains and musical beauties they’ve
LP TOMMY LEE “ROCK STAR” COWBELL IS STADIUM-READY
Greg Phillips
December 1, 2020
Latin Percussion (LP) are proud to launch the Tommy Lee Graphic Collect-A-Bell, which he will use on the much anticipated 2021 Mötley Crüe stadium tour. The
BALL FAMILY RESERVE DECEMBER COLLECTION
Greg Phillips
December 1, 2020
This month’s offering from Ernie Ball’s Family Reserve features the StingRay 5 Special in Kinetic Blue, the Majesty 6-String and the Majesty 7-String in Bali Blue,
EPIPHONE: INSPIRED BY GIBSON UNVEILS ORIGINAL ES + ACOUSTIC COLLECTIONS
Greg Phillips
December 1, 2020
Epiphone is proud to premiere Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson™ collection which offers fans classic Gibson acoustic and electric guitars at an accessible price. Designed from the original Gibson blueprints, Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection has
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL 30/11
Greg Phillips
November 30, 2020
Thinking about what to buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas this year? STOP THINKING ! Head to your local musical store and purchase a bunch
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS RELEASE DOUBLE ALBUM ‘CYR’
Greg Phillips
November 26, 2020
Formed in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins released their heralded debut album Gish in 1991 and found mainstream success with 1993’s 4x multi-platinum Siamese Dream
AROUND THE GROUNDS WITH MUSIC RETAIL
Greg Phillips
November 24, 2020
As Australia enters the 2020 summer and festive season and we accustom ourselves to covid-normal live music situations, it’s comforting to know that our hard working
GET SOME FESTIVE FUNK WITH IBANEZ MEZZO BASS
Greg Phillips
November 23, 2020
Despite inheriting the sleek and sophisticated beauty of the revolutionary SR bass, the SR MEZZO was designed to be fun to play. The SR MEZZO’s 32”
BOSS INTRODUCES NEW NEXTONE SPECIAL GUITAR AMP
Greg Phillips
November 19, 2020
Today Boss introduced the Nextone Special. A professional 80-watt stage amp with authentic tube sound and feel, innovative power amp voicing, and a custom Waza B12W
THE CLIFF WILLIAMS ICON SERIES STINGRAY BASS!
Greg Phillips
November 19, 2020
The all-new Cliff Williams Icon Series StingRay Bass is the first in a series of limited handcrafted replicas made to capture the look, sound, and essence
YAMAHA MUSIC GIFT IDEAS: SUB $100, $200 & $300
Greg Phillips
November 18, 2020
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? It’s been a tough year, so time with family and friends this Christmas (assuming the covid 19 gods are kind),
GIBSON HONOURS HENDRIX WITH TWO CUSTOM SHOP MODELS
Greg Phillips
November 18, 2020
Gibson is proud to honor guitar legend Jimi Hendrix with two new Gibson signature guitars, the Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V in Aged Ebony and the
KEITH RICHARDS AND THE X-PENSIVE WINOS LIVE BOX SET OUT TODAY
Greg Phillips
November 13, 2020
KEITH RICHARDS AND THE X-PENSIVE WINOS Live at the Hollywood Palladium. Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box released today! On December 15, 1988, Keith Richards and his
NEW PRESONUS REVELATOR USB-C MIC
Greg Phillips
November 13, 2020
PreSonus are proud to announce Revelator, a USB-C microphone with StudioLive voice effects processing (this mic has the FAT CHANNEL DSP BUILT IN !!!) More than