Music News Australia’s Best Homegrown Country Acts by Alex Cooper It’s officially Country Music Month, so let’s kick it off with some of Australia’s best acts! Australia’s country music scene is thriving, blending legendary storytellers with a dynamic new generation…
Music News Joe and Rita revisited in Kelly’s long-awaited sequel to ‘How to Make Gravy’ by Happy Paul Kelly shocks the nation with the death of his iconic character Paul Kelly is perhaps best known for his emotional and out-there Christmas classic, ‘How to Make Gravy.’ Now,…
Music News How To Make Gravy (and good Christmas music) by Manning Patston This month in Australia, countless folk will relish Paul Kelly’s unforgettable narrative, How To Make Gravy. In this sunburnt country, Christmas rolls around in the humid summer. America’s soft power…
Music News Best New Music: Paul Kelly, The Blessed Madonna and Jamie Principle and more by Tammy Moir Welcome back to Happy Mag’s Best New Music, every Friday we highlight the best new releases from the past week. Another Friday comes to pass and the weekend awaits, we’ve…
Live Music News Australia honours the legacy of the legendary artist, activist, and storyteller Archie Roach by Tammy Moir Australia’s musical greats are coming together to pay tribute to Uncle Archie Roach. Archie Roach passed away in July at the age of 66 due to a long-term illness, surrounded…
Music News Daniel Aaron explores landscape through ‘Ocean in You’ by Olivia Adams Groove tighter than the federal climate budget, Victorian Surf coastie Daniel Aaron has dropped his latest single Ocean in You. Daniel Aaron’s new track Ocean in You embraces his raucous…
Interviews Music Paul Kelly on family, collaboration, and his new ‘Christmas Train’ by Dan Shaw All photos: Michael Hili Paul Kelly’s music has resonated with generations of Australians. In his new release, Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train, he views this special time from many perspectives. Growing…
Music News Bluesfest 2021 is back this October with Midnight Oil headlining by Manning Patston Bluesfest 2021 is back and stronger than ever. It’s kicking off October 1st, featuring Midnight Oil and a truckload of Aussie favourites. The virus-that-shall-not-be-named has put Australia’s Bluesfest through hell…
Features Pro Audio Maton guitars: from the workshop to the world stage by Tim McArtney Maton is a household name, but there’s so much more to this Australian company. From humble beginnings to a juggernaut, let’s dive into the world of Maton. Maton guitars have…
News Paul Kelly, Lime Cordiale, and more Aussie artists to perform in YouTube Music Sessions by Luka Simonetti As winter comes to a close and live music continues to remain scarce, ARIA and YouTube have teamed up for a series of virtually streamed live performances. With an all…
Books News Stuart Coupe’s Paul Kelly memoir sheds new light on a songwriting icon by Dan Shaw Live fast, die young — or so the cliché goes. It’s a trope that applies to many mythical figures in rock, but not so to Paul Kelly. In Paul Kelly:…
Features Nostalgia and the Now: the anatomy of a perfect Splendour In The Grass lineup by Jayden Collins In an incredible turn of events, electropop legends Gorillaz will be headlining next year’s Splendour in the Grass. While previous headliner Flume will be missed, the inclusion of Gorillaz as…
Music News WATCH: Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky – ‘If I Could Start Today Again’ by Claire Adema Following an announcement that Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky will be collaborating on a new album, the duo have released a track titled If I Could Start Today Again. Check…
