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C. F. Martin & Co.® introduces four new acoustic guitars that bring together history, innovation, and player-driven design: the 5-28 Terz, OM-35 Inception, Custom Shop 0-18, and Custom Shop 0-28. 5-28
After more than three decades of making music, Katie Noonan says her new album Alone But All One is the most personal and vulnerable record
Australian hard rockers Rose Carleo and Mick Adkins joined Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips to discuss 42 Days, the latest album from the ROSE CARLEO BAND, and
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY May 21 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Justin Davies, Grace Mitchell, Josh Pyke, Cigarettes After Sex, Hybrid Theory, MKTO, Indigo King, Grace Potter,
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Academy Award®-winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle,
On Monday May 4th, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Fender Telecaster guitar, Fender transformed Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium into “Tele Town”, a star-studded
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble, Michael G. Jones, Hannah Potter, Chat Pile, Project X,
Australian musician and visual artist Morgan Joanel is boldly entering a new stage of her career that some might call a second chance. Not long ago a comeback such as this all seemed like an
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Gypsy Lee, Natalie Gauci, Will Sparks, Ben Kweller, MEGA FÄUNA, Courtney Barnett, Taj Mahal, AAM AWARDS
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Everlast, Bleachers, Bryson Hill, The Vanns, Dallow, Anna Calvi, Fletcher Kent, Warde Elliott, Billie-Jo Porter, Ayk,
Timeless. Revolutionary. Chameleon. Few artists in the history of popular music have embodied all three qualities quite like David Bowie. A master of reinvention whose influence
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: G Flip and The Beaches, Carla dal Forno, Danny Walsh Banned, Sasami and Angie McMahon, The
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: LamBros, Foley, South Summit, 63 Deluxe, Running Touch, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers, J Nui and
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Direct from acclaimed performances in Perth and Castlemaine, it was Melbourne’s turn to experience Irish fiddle master Martin Hayes, accompanied
Ability Fest has today dropped its all-electronic 2026 lineup, and it’s going to be stacked. Taking over the main stage at The Timber Yard on April
American guitarist Larry Mitchell is set to return to Australia for the Sydney Guitar Show (March 7 & 8, Sydney Showgrounds), bringing with him a mix
Words and photos by Tania Graham-Brown. The Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series is an annual summer ritual bringing together world-class live music, breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, and
Back by popular demand following a sold-out tour in 2025 – Grammy-winning blues guitar sensation Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Epiphone is proud to announce the Fatoumata Diawara SG™—a signature SG created in close collaboration with the GRAMMY®-nominated Afrofuturist guitarist, singer-songwriter, and actress. As the first woman of
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. There’s been quite a buzz about South Australian-based guitarist, singer, songwriter Stefan Hauk for some time. In a seemingly short
This week’s Snippetz features: Alex Pertout, Joe Jackson, Thunder, This I Owe, Ziporrah, Alissa, Wheatus, Superheaven, Alter Bridge, Mortal Sin, The Damned, Laura Cox, MC50,
SNIPPETZ: Thursday DECEMBER 4, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Kutcha Edwards, Austin Mackay, Local the Neighbour, Singer. Mattress. Cat., Frozen Factory, Karnivool, Charlotte de Witte,
UK indie icons Kaiser Chiefs have returned to Australia, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their seminal record, Employment, one of the best-selling UK debut albums of
Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne The annual Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame Awards continues to gather importance with each presentation and possesses a lot
Review and Photos: Tania Graham-Brown Fresh from his recent Mercury Prize win and a massive year that’s seen him sell out stadiums across the UK, Sam Fender had
SEBASTIAN BACH – FORUM THEATRE – MELBOURNE – 25.11.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris Sebastian Bach is currently on his Down Under Tour 2025 performing
STEVE STEVENS: A Signature Sound and a Foldable Future Few guitarists have carved out a sound as instantly recognisable as Steve Stevens. From the fiery licks
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne What a week or two its been for stadium rock in Melbourne. First there were the Mancunian larrikans Oasis, then
The Palace Foreshore pop-up live music precinct has announced its 2026 return. Melbourne’s iconic seaside live-music precinct returns in February and March 2026 for its biggest season yet,
SNIPPETZ: Thursday November 6, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Blue Valentines – The Tom Waits Songbook, Tanya George, Cat & Calmell, Carus Thompson, Telenova, Jon
Currently back in Australia from his Parisian base for a few selected dates, WA blues, roots and world music legend Steve Tallis is promoting Memory
SNIPPETZ: Thursday October 23, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: The Radiators, Murray and The Movers, Laura Adeline, Slash, Mel C, Sophie Lilah, Ben Provest, Clay Brown
SNIPPETZ: Thursday October 16, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Aimee Isobel & Connor Stanton, Possessed, The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton, Paris Wells & Finley François, The Last
Fender Musical Instuments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the American Professional Classic, the newest evolution in Fender’s modern classic American Professional series and the
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne ZAC BROWN BAND, LEWIS LOVE – MARGARET COURT ARENA – MELBOURNE – 06.10.2025 I was incredibly excited to finally see
SNIPPETZ: Thursday October 2, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Roya, The High Street Drifters, Ixaras, Paleface Swiss, Paulina and Tom Thum , Chris Lanzon, Whiskey Jack,