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Treasured Australian alt-folk outlier Mick Thomas and his band The Roving Commission have just announced the new EP Boxing Day Drive, and his traditional string of
RICHARD CLAPTON – Melbourne Recital Centre. October 12, 2018 By Greg Phillips The title of the show, The Best of Richard Clapton was always going to
2nd ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN AMERICANA HONOURS – THORNBURY THEATRE. Oct 11, 2018 Review Greg Phillips. Photos Jason Rosewarne The 2nd annual Australian American Honours took place last
Australia’s largest publicly voted music awards The Age Music Victoria Awards is back for its 13th year in 2018. Boasting a massive night of live music
Greta Van Fleet, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, announces the “March of the Peaceful Army” World Tour and initial headline dates for
Frontier Touring and Love Police are thrilled to announce a tour by one of the USA’s most remarkable songwriters: two time Grammy winner and master storyteller
In the second artist announcement of their 30th Anniversary Celebration, Bluesfest organisers have called on a mix of first timers and old friends to help celebrate
Meet One, Moog’s first polyphonic analog synthesizer in over 35 years and most innovative instrument to date. Available in 16, and 8 voice models Moog One
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) reveals Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb, and Nita Strauss as the first announced honourees at the upcoming 2019 She Rocks
Making stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, the comprehensive run will see the wildly popular Mumford & Sons reconnect with a fanbase hungry for
BACH TO ROCK: A MUSICIAN’S JOURNEY A year since prog rock gods Dream Theater exploded on Australian stages with their 25th anniversary Images & Words tour,
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the release of two ukuleles inspired by singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal. The 2017 Billboard Rising Star award recipient popularised ukulele
As part of Melbourne Music Week 2018, Australian Musician, MESS and PBS is proud to present the inaugural Melbourne Synth Festival (November 23-25) at the Meat
The ‘60s Soul/Swinging London icon returns in November & December for more shows with her band featuring Tim Rogers, Andy Kent and Russell Hopkinson of You
Australian Music Week takes over sunny Cronulla Beach in Sydney, 7-9 November with over 150 live performances, 20 panels and masterclass workshops and a dedicated music film festival 10-11
‘Rock N’ Roll Outlaw’, was recorded at the famed rock ‘n’ roll Alberts studios, produced by the legendary team, Vanda & Young and, released through Albert,
As hotter weather approaches and the Eastern States of Australia slowly begin to pack away their duffle coats, the team behind Falls Festival are delighted to
Thanks to Shannon Bennett and Lorenz Grollo, a unique project is underway to launch a brand new pop-up project restoring live music to an iconic location.
Mark Knopfler will release his ninth solo studio album on 16 November 2018 on his own British Grove label via EMI Music Australia. Entitled ‘Down The
City of Melbourne has today revealed the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) as the official Hub for Melbourne Music Week (MMW) 2018 and announced
2018 saw the Australian debut of the world’s premier rock and metal festival Download! 30,000 heavy music fans descended on Flemington christening Melbourne into the Download
Bluesfest Touring are proud to present Snarky Puppy for headline shows in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney this April. The New York based quasi-collective has gone from
Guitarist and founding member of British India, Nic Wilson has announced he will retire from music at the end of this year, finishing up with one
ARIA Hall Of Famer and Australian music luminary Joe Camilleri has just announced The Black Sorrows’ 21st album for release in 2019, Citizen John. Citizen John
Lee Kernaghan has announced the final dates for 2018 on his massive 25th anniversary Boys From The Bush tour. With a string of dates in November
Legendary guitarist and musician Steve Vai will host and serve as the musical director for “The Big Mama-Jama Jamathon” —an open, improvisational music/art event where the music doesn’t stop for
Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and the release of the track ‘Suspirium’ it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the
Melbourne indie folk outfit The Paper Kites have a lot to celebrate with their song Bloom being officially certified gold in the US, and now announcing
To coincide with the publication of Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock‘n’Roll by Stuart Coupe, Chugg Entertainment & Support Act are pleased to announce
Mushroom is excited to announce the next chapter of Mushroom After Hours in partnership with Colonial Brewing Co, featuring live sets from Mercury Award-nominated British rockers
Some of Australia’s leading jazz and blues artists including The Black Sorrows with Joe Camilleri, Renee Geyer plus a huge lineup of top performers will take
The Corner Hotel is excited to announce the shortlist for the 2018 Corner Award. A small group of industry experts came together earlier in the year
Conway Savage, the much respected keyboard player, composer and member of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds has died at age 58. It’s been a sad
Set to embark on a national headline tour this week, Angie McMahon has unveiled an emotionally charged live cover of Helpless by Neil Young, recorded exclusively in London for the Mahogany ‘Covers’
Dreamy indies, Tales, formerly known as The Winter Gypsy, have rebranded as TALES, alongside a lush new single, So Blue. So Blue is an intricate arrangement
Australian Musician headed out to Templestowe College in Melbourne yesterday to attend the annual Rockfest National final, a school band competition run by Cranbourne Music. As