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The Lyrebird Arts Council have made many financial donations to local groups and associations over many years, and they’re very proud to have organised the fund
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The Lyrebird Arts Council have made many financial donations to local groups and associations over many years, and they’re very proud to have organised the fund
It’s been five years since Neil Murray’s last album (the highly rated “Bring Thunder and Rain”) and now finally on offer is the new 13 track
Australia’s Independent Music Industry will come together in Adelaide this July for the annual AIR Awards and the Indie-Con Australia conference. Over the years the AIR
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) this week released the Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass® the latest iteration of Fender’s collaboration with the Guns N’ Roses bassist and
Dave Graney and the mistLY released a new album on March 22 called ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? Featuring Dave on vocals and guitar, Clare Moore on drums
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with Joe Camilleri to chat about the origins of The Black Sorrows and also to discuss the band’s wonderful
This is not a music show but one we couldn’t ignore plugging. In the wake of the terrorist attack in Christchurch, Australia’s biggest stars in comedy
In celebration of the release of their debut album, Levi and Kane from The Kite Machine go Six Quix with us. A no holds barred love
Fronted by the enigmatic Oz rock queen, Fiona Horne and legendary keyboard/vocalist, Ant Banister, Def FX are returning to Australia in June 2019 for select shows and to
RUSSELL MORRIS is now announced to join KATE CEBERANO : DAVE FAULKNER : HOCKEY DAD as this year’s Ambassadors for Record Store Day on Saturday 13
THE AMITY AFFLICTION, arguably Australia’s most successful heavy music exports have announced their huge Australian Tour in September with the support of UNDERØATH, CROSSFAITH and PAGAN.
Australian bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld will release her debut vocal album, Love Remains, on March 29 via BMG. The 10-song collection explores love, loss, and life through
Hailed by many as the top rising star of Blues/Rock, Eric delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 25 countries (and counting) mesmerized. He
Singer songwriter Gaby Moreno won many hearts while in Australia recently. We captured Gaby at the Fyrefly in St.Kilda singing Pale Bright Lights from her current
Music Victoria in partnership with the Victorian Government is thrilled to announce the very first recipients and mentors of the inaugural pilot ‘Cultivate’, Victoria’s new initiative
Dave Graney and the mistLY release a new album on March 22 called ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? Featuring Dave on vocals and guitar, Clare Moore on drums
Australian singer, songwriter and performer Sara Storer has recently released new music from her forthcoming seventh studio album RAINDANCE. The ARIA award and 21 Golden Guitar
Tipped as one of NPR’s must see acts, Angie McMahon thrilled crowds at SXSW last week and has been awarded the prestigious SXSW Grulke Prize for Developing Non-U.S. Act.
Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Sammy Hagar’s supergroup featuring Sammy, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham & Vic Johnson announce their debut album ‘Space Between’ Out May 10
Melbourne’s own roots/rock aficionado Hamish Anderson is gearing up for a massive 2019, with the release of his latest single Breaking Down, a gritty, threatening rock
Following last night’s broadcast of MTV Unplugged Melbourne on MTV, The Rubens have announced the release of the performance digitally (audio only) and a limited edition
Gallery: Tash Sultana, Myer Music Bowl March 14, 2019 Photos: Wicked Rock Photography It seems like only yesterday that Tash Sultana was busking in Melbourne’s Bourke
The Rolling Stones today announced the release of a brand-new Best Of compilation album, Honk. Featuring the biggest hits and classic cuts from every Rolling Stones
Enigmatic Melbourne-based artist Martika has recently announced her debut single How Did I Get Here, a thoughtful, soulful track that explores the difficulties of chasing dreams,
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO with Tim Rogers. Thornbury Theatre March 12, 2019. Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne After an illustrious recording and performing career spanning five decades,
It’s been a couple of months since the huge Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim and we’re still catching up on some of the wonderful releases. Ibanez
Welcome to the first of our new short video segment, in which we ask our interviewed artists What’s On Their Mind? While Dublin-based singer songwriter Dermot
METALLICA has confirmed its long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. The band’s first dates in Australia since 2013, and first show in New Zealand since
Gaby Moreno is Guatemalan-born Emmy nominee and Latin Grammy winner who has released 4 solo records internationally. Her current album IIlusión received a 2017 Grammy nomination
Founding member of The Wiggles, Murray Cook has been a mainstay of the Australian music industry for well over 30 years. The ARIA Hall of Famer
There aren’t many bigger names in metal than SLAYER and Australia is extremely lucky they get to experience one last time and to farewell this legendary
The Mean Times have just released a new single, ‘Be Still My Bleeding Heart’ ahead of their EP launch gigs. Vocalist/guitarist Tom Morgan took some
Readers may know the challenges the musical instrument industry has faced during the regulations surrounding the trade in rosewood. Two years of disruption to an
EUGENE HIDEAWAY BRIDGES – THE FYREFLY, ST KILDA. Saturday March 2nd, 2019. Review and photos by Greg Phillips Downstairs at St. Kilda’s Fyrefly live music venue