Earth to The Dandy Warhols sees the band bounce back after the doomed romance with a major label. Dandys lead singer Courtney Taylor Taylor and MAG’s Jonathan Alley talk classical consorts, The Clash and John McCain.
Some DJs spin records, but others revolutionise the way we hear music. MAG examines the vinyl junkies who spin outside the grooves. By Dan Rule
After treading water since his halcyon mid-‘90s heyday, The Tricky Kid completes another re-invention with Knowle West Boy, his strongest album in years. By Jonathan Alley.
After two decades collecting vinyl, Melbourne’s DJ Dexter has heard, played, produced and remixed it all. MAG discovers a trove that’s anything but one-dimensional. By Dan Rule.
As living costs rise, save a buck by doing your own renovations on cheap fashion buys. Or, if you’re really keen, start from scratch. Consider the musos who have led by example, and heed advice from two crafty women who do it themselves. By Julia Gaw
In The Icon we profile the king hitters and king makers of the music world. This month, Jason Walker gets to the heart of the regal Emmylou Harris.
With hip hop typically lamenting inner-city poverty and violence, Sydney’s Bliss n Eso take stock and breathe a global consciousness into their music. By Julia Gaw
In the Icon we profile the king-hitters and king-makers of the music world. This month, Ed. Nimmervoll dances with ‘our Madge’.
What's good enough for 80 million people worldwide, is good enough for MAG!
With a band bio reading like a cinematic saga, Youth Group release a mature and inspired fourth album – already a contender for one of the major local releases of 2008. Julia Gaw speaks to the frontman about his life and inspirations.
Martha Wainwright is celebrating love, life, family, the past and the future on her new album. By Ed. Nimmervoll
This Melbourne sextet celebrate diverse genres and sonic influences with buzz-making debut, The Great Depression. By Julia Gaw.