Their first album in over 8 years since 2012’s Leave Your Soul to Science, The Modern Medieval was recorded in Byron Bay by Nick DiDia (Powderfinger, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen) and mixed in Toronto by Canadian electro-pop auteur Howie Beck (Feist, Hayden, Chilly Gonzalez). An exciting, eclectic collection of songs,…
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SOMETHING FOR KATE: THE ‘MODERN MEDIEVAL’ INTERVIEW
FENDER CUSTOM SHOP RELEASES MASTER BUILT GEORGE HARRISON’S ROCKY™ STRATOCASTER®

First seen at Winter NAMM in Anaheim in January this year, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation have now officially released their highly anticipated recreation of George Harrison’s iconic “Rocky” Stratocaster. With only 100 being made available worldwide, its debut sparked major conversation that only further emphasises its ultimate, limited-edition status. The…
H.E.R. MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST BLACK FEMALE ARTIST TO HAVE FENDER ARTIST SIGNATURE GUITAR

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today released the new H.E.R. Signature Stratocaster® in collaboration with the multiple Grammy®-Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter. She has long played Fender guitars to attain her signature sound on projects, such as her debut album H.E.R., which was certified RIAA Platinum® this year. A project more than…

MUSICIANS IN ISOLATION: NATHAN CAVALERI ON HIS ‘DEMONS’ ALBUM
Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips chats with Nathan Cavaleri, who is back with his first solo album, Demons (out August 6) since being signed to Michael Jackson’s label at age twelve. Picking up a guitar and learning enough basic skills from his Dad to play along with his favourite blues albums…

THE PIERCE BROTHERS: THE ‘KANKO’ INTERVIEW
Australian folk/roots pop outfit The Pierce Brothers return with a new single, ‘Kanko, their first release since 2018 due to their hectic lifestyle, touring the globe playing arenas supporting Tash Sultana, as well as massive AAA festivals in North America, Europe, and Australia. Having established themselves as an integral part…
FENDER RELEASES PARALLEL UNIVERSE JAZZ STRAT

Fender has officially released the Parallel Universe Jazz Strat, the first in the Parallel Universe II series, with seven more models to come in 2020. Cosmically stunning in Mystic Surf Green lacquer, the limited-edition Jazz Strat® is a sublimely surreal celebration of classic Fender design, transmuting the known into something…
FENDER OFFICIALLY LAUNCH 2020 AMERICAN ORIGINAL 60S & 70S TELES

As revealed at NAMM 2020, Fender’s new American Originals are American made guitars featuring the spirit of vintages from the brand’s historic past. In 2020 Fender have released two new Telecaster options to the line-up, the 60s Telecaster Thinline and 70s Telecaster Custom. To coincide, Fender has released a couple…
FENDER CUSTOM SHOP PROMOTES CARLOS LOPEZ TO MASTER BUILDER AS PRODUCT DEMAND CONTINUES TO GROW

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) this week announced a new Master Builder joining the Fender Custom Shop: Carlos Lopez. With decades of experience in guitar luthiery, he’s worked on many guitars during his four years as an Apprentice Master Builder under esteemed Fender Master Builder Todd Krause. “Demand for masterbuilt…
FENDER HOSTS DEALERS TO SYDNEY

The new management team of Fender Australia was on show November 30, as well as plenty of new products. Asia Chief, Bud Cole and Mark Van Vleet from FMC were in attendance along with new Australian GM, Mark Amory and some 170 dealers and their staff. In keeping with Fender’s…