Big Scary: “Our mental ethos played a big part in how the songs came together” By Ellie Robinson published 14 October 22 Just a year after dropping their “comeback” album, Big Scary have already whipped up another – and this one, thankfully, sees them bring the guitar back
Spotlight: Max Jacobson of Grenade Jumper By Ellie Robinson published 12 October 22 The new single, ‘Did You Imagine’, is out now
Live Review: King Stingray, Melbourne 08/10/22 By Ellie Robinson published 10 October 22 “Their entire set was infallibly tight and meticulously paced”
The Wonder Years: “We only want to put out records that respect our fanbase and our legacy” By Ellie Robinson published 5 October 22 The Wonder Years have officially peaked with ‘The Hum Goes On Forever’, an album chronicling a decade and a half of determined growth. Australian Guitar gets the lowdown on it
The Beths: “We’re really nervous about letting our experimentation become self-indulgent” By Ellie Robinson published 30 September 22 Inspired by old-school punk and desperation for the stage, The Beths’ third album is aptly explosive. Australian Guitar goes backstage to learn more about it
Isabella Manfredi: “This record is an extension of what I was trying to achieve with The Preatures, but couldn’t quite capture” By Ellie Robinson published 28 September 22 Isabella Manfredi’s debut solo album – named for her glitzy and glamorous alter ego, Izzi – looks to the past in order to force a new path forward. Australian Guitar strolls down it with her
Spotlight: Tom Elliott and Joel Martorana of Peace Ritual By Ellie Robinson published 23 September 22 The new EP, ‘Peace Ritual’, is out now
Julia Jacklin: “I’m always trying to write songs that sound like they’d play over the end credits in a film” By Ellie Robinson published 21 September 22 Julia Jacklin takes Australian Guitar down the rabbit hole of her distinctly colourful new record, ‘Pre Pleasure’
Australian Guitar’s Fresh Frets: Vol. 11 By Ellie Robinson published 16 September 22 On the lookout for your next favourite Aussie band? You've come to the right place – here are six of the locals we're loving most at the moment!
Eliza & The Delusionals: “This album was such a cathartic outlet – and realistically, the only one we had” By Ellie Robinson published 14 September 22 On their debut album, Eliza & The Delusionals reckon with the chaos of the present by embracing their pasts. Australian Guitar joins them for a trip down memory lane
Live Review: Beabadoobee, Brisbane 11/09/22 By Ellie Robinson published 12 September 22 “Beatrice Laus delivered a show befitting of her stature, packed from start to end with hits and made unforgettable with her bubbly, charismatic attitude”
Parkway Drive: “As a musician, I just can’t sit still with my legs crossed” By Australian Guitar published 7 September 22 ‘Darker Still’ almost killed Parkway Drive, but it also made them stronger than ever. Lead shredder Jeff Ling tells Australian Guitar exactly how the band’s seventh album has such empyreal power
Spotlight: Lachlan Simpson of Dear Seattle By Ellie Robinson published 2 September 22 The new LP, ‘Someday’, is out now
Stella Donnelly: “I would find refuge in my music, rather than have it be something I felt like I needed to turn up for” By Ellie Robinson published 31 August 22 Written all over the country in a labyrinth of mental states, Stella Donnelly’s ‘Flood’ is an ambitiously deep listen. She unpacks it all for Australian Guitar
Live Review: Gang Of Youths, Melbourne 12/08/22 By Ellie Robinson last updated 29 August 22 "Though all we know of Teleso Le’aupepe is what Dave offers on ‘Angel In Realtime’, we’re certain he’d’ve been damn proud of the show his son and all his mates put on for him."
The Chats: “We’re sounding better than ever right now, and I’m f***ing stoked with that” By Ellie Robinson published 26 August 22 Australian Guitar dives headfirst into the mosh-ready madness of The Chats’ balls-to-the-wall second album, ‘Get F***ed’
Beddy Rays: “I think the music does a lot of speaking for itself” By Ellie Robinson published 24 August 22 Too many bands sweat the little things when it comes to making their debut albums. But as Beddy Rays tell Australian Guitar, they didn’t even think too hard about the big ones
Spotlight: Kate McGuire of VOIID By Ellie Robinson published 17 August 22 The new single, ‘Lexapro’, is out now
Dune Rats: “We’ve been able to fine-tune our songwriting – we’re not a one-trick pony” By Ellie Robinson published 12 August 22 Album #4 might see Dune Rats put down the bongs, but they still throw one hell of a party. Australian Guitar has an invite, too – let’s make our way in…
Beach Bunny: “The songs resonated with me a lot, but I’m happy to be on the other side of them” By Ellie Robinson published 10 August 22 Behind its shimmery, space-themed sheen, Beach Bunny’s second album is an emotional rollercoaster. Australian Guitar takes a ride