An interview with Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Kyle McMillin By Ellie Robinson published 3 June 21 Australian Guitar gets down to the wire with a renowned Custom Shop artisan to learn all about his latest psychedelic work of art
Australian Guitar's Fresh Frets: Vol. 8 By Ellie Robinson published 2 June 21 On the lookout for your next favourite Aussie band? You've come to the right place – here are eight of the locals we're loving most at the moment!
Amends - Tales Of Love, Loss, And Outlaws album review By Ellie Robinson published 1 June 21 "It’s impressive, the dexterity with which the band play into the smokiness and sleaze of their Southern influences..."
Spotlight: Christopher Vernon of Belle Haven By Ellie Robinson published 31 May 21 The new EP, Time Changes Nothing, is out now
Weezer fan the flames of rock 'n' roll in Australian Guitar #143, out today By Australian Guitar published 30 May 21 Now this is one fiery new issue!
Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr: “We wanted Typhoons to feel like a debut record” By Ellie Robinson published 27 May 21 For album #3, Royal Blood shed the limitations of a two-piece to deliver a hard-out epic of explosive punk, groove-laden soul and rip-roaring dance-rock
Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell and Joff Oddie: “It almost felt like we were having the ‘difficult second record’ on the third one” By Ellie Robinson published 27 May 21 Following a well-earned rise to stardom, UK alt-rockers Wolf Alice leap to even grander heights with their dreamy and deep new album, Blue Weekend
Drown This City - Colours We Won’t Know EP review By Ellie Robinson published 26 May 21 "Repeat listens are crucial to appreciate these layered and luminous soundscapes..."
Teenage Joans’ Cahli Blakers: “I don’t think a song is ever truly done as soon as we’ve finished writing it” By Ellie Robinson published 25 May 21 Teenage Joans are one of the most exciting new names in Australian alt-rock. And with their punchy and powerful debut EP, they’re making an ironclad case for their eventual reign at the top of the food chain
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready on teaming up with Fender to recreate his prized 1960 Stratocaster By Ellie Robinson published 24 May 21 Now that we’ve all had a chance to soak in the wicked riffs that pillar Gigaton, Mike McCready is giving us a chance to shred them out for ourselves, thanks to his new signature Fender Stratocaster
Spotlight: Josh Renjen of Drown This City By Ellie Robinson published 23 May 21 The new EP, Colours We Won't Know, is out May 28th
The Small Calamities - Moments Of Impact album review By Ellie Robinson published 23 May 21 "Even at an hour long, The Small Calamities only left us wanting more with the equal-parts offbeat and opulent Moments Of Impact..."
Waterparks’ Awsten Knight: “I wanted to make Greatest Hits sound more grand and expensive, and just massive…” By Ellie Robinson published 20 May 21 Stacked wall to wall with all-out bangers, it’s hard to believe Waterparks were being completely tongue-in-cheek when they named their new album Greatest Hits
Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa ‘Missy’ Dabice: “It felt like a lifeline to suddenly have something to pour ourselves into” By Ellie Robinson published 19 May 21 The new EP from Mannequin Pussy saved the trio from the brink of collapse after an especially rough 2020 – so it’s fitting they called it Perfect
Spotlight: Tyne-James Organ By Ellie Robinson published 18 May 21 The new album, Necessary Evil, is out now
Melvins’ Buzz Osborne: “We’ve written and recorded more than 500 songs – what can we do to keep it fresh?” By Ellie Robinson published 17 May 21 The Melvins prove themselves to be the band not even God can put a stop to
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham - The Song Club album review By Ellie Robinson published 16 May 21 "The soundscapes are warm and feel lived-in, with an emphasis on minimalism and rawness..."
You Am I’s Tim Rogers: “I was always writing – it was just that I wasn’t being a good friend or bandmate” By Ellie Robinson published 15 May 21 One of Australia’s quintessential rock bands rise from the ashes with some of their strongest work to date
Epica’s Mark Jansen: “I cannot stand when things stay the same for too long” By Ellie Robinson published 14 May 21 For the Dutch symphonic metallers in Epica, a big year back on the prowl means a big album to kick it off
St. Vincent: “I wanted to make something more grounded – more, like, from the guts” By Ellie Robinson published 13 May 21 Adding yet another gem to one of rock’s most unpredictable catalogues, St. Vincent marks a promising new era with a celebration of ‘70s fuzz, friskiness and ferocity