News The Who unveils massive music album and graphic novel: Who’s Next/Life House deluxe edition by Happy The legendary rock band, The Who, has announced an awe-inspiring project that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the music and comic book industries. Brace yourselves for the monumental release of…
Music News Pop Culture Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang has died, aged 77 by Lochie Schuster One of the brains behind the world’s most iconic music festival, Michael Lang has died in a New York Hospital, aged 77. At the age of 24, Michael Lang, alongside…
Features Pro Audio Gibson SG: 11 guitarists who made this iconic axe their own by Jeremy Span After 60 years, the Gibson SG remains the Les Paul’s rebellious cousin. If rock ‘n’ roll’s the Devil’s music, then the SG was made in his image. In 1960, Gibson…
Features Pro Audio P is for perfection: the tale of the Fender Precision Bass by Josh Clarke The Precision Bass was truly the first of its kind. Its low-end power and ergonomic design made the electric bass a rock band essential. The Fender Precision Bass is one…
Features Pro Audio The evolution of Neve in 5 iconic consoles by Dan Shaw Neve is one of those hallowed names in the audio world. Follow the turning points of the company through 5 of their most revolutionary consoles. For anyone who has more…
Books News ‘The Age of Anxiety’: Pete Townshend’s exploration of art and the inner monologue by Dan Shaw For those who claim not to be ‘artistic,’ there’s often a myth that surrounds the act of creation. Some put it down to the channelling of spirits, or visions from…
Features Pro Audio The Lord of Loud: How Marshall came to dominate rock’s biggest stages by Dan Shaw There are few more iconic sights in rock than a Marshall stack on the big stage. Discover how this amplifier emerged from humble beginnings to dominate the world of rock….
News Pete Townshend reckons The Who invented heavy metal music by Happy Pete Townshend, legendary guitarist of The Who, has claimed that the band invented heavy metal music on their 1970 album Live At Leeds. In a recent interview with the Toronto…
Books News Janis: Her Life and Music, How Good’s Australia and more – Happy’s Weekend Reading by Dan Shaw On the list this week is Janis: Her Life and Music, the tale of the counter-cultural icon, How Good’s Australia is our country’s coming of age story told from the…
News The Who’s Pete Townshend admits he regrets his “rock and roll” behaviour by Luke Saunders Back in the day, The Who had a reputation for causing a bit of trouble. But now, Pete Townshend has spoken out about his so-called deplorable “rock and roll” antics….
Books News The Who’s abandoned Lifehouse album is finally being released… as a graphic novel by Jessie Wilson Abandoned in 1971, Pete Townshend’s ambitious sci-fi rock opera is finally being realised visually, as it was imagined at conception. Lifehouse was always meant to be adapted for the silver screen,…
Features Pro Audio A tidal wave of change: behind the scenes of progressive rock in the 60s by Pinky Latt If the 1950s was the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, then the ‘60s were dedicated to advancement in the form of a tidal wave known as “progressive rock.” In a…
Lists Trashed hotel rooms, exploding toilets and sticking it to the man: 5 times bands broke the rules for the right reasons by Liz Nash From John Lennon claiming to be “more popular than Jesus” to Yeezy storming the MTV stage (twice), we seem to be absolutely doe-eyed to the exploits of our beloved musicians….
