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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Music News Paul Kelly has released an album from his time in quarantine by Claire Adema Numerous artists have taken to social media to offer us new material during the times of coronavirus and subsequent social distancing. From Sam Neill playing…
News Paul Kelly, Courtney Barnett, and more performing live-streamed concert this weekend by Claire Adema Cancel your weekend plans and free up your Saturday night because there is a major live-stream event scheduled for this weekend. Paul Kelly will join…
News ANZAC concert to feature Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett, and more by Manning Patston There’s been an abundance of live stream concerts during coronavirus lockdown, allowing music lovers to come together despite being stuck indoors. This latest is one…
