Latest articles by Ellie Robinson
Live Review: Polaris, Melbourne 10/03/23
“If there’s any band can take our expectations and shatter them in the most beautiful and brutal of ways, it’s Polaris”
Melbourne Guitar Show 2023: Phil Manning on his five favourite guitars
"I just love guitars and, although I’m definitely not a collector, I have quite a few, all of which are special in their own way"
Melbourne Guitar Show returns in 2023 with Northlane’s Josh Smith, Hussy Hicks, a tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen and more
Returning will be Australia’s largest pop-up guitar shop and a packed slate of appearances from some of the most revered guitarists of our generation
Live Review: Good Things Festival, Melbourne 02/12/22
“This edition offered one of the best festival experiences we’ve had in years”
NOFX’s Fat Mike on Australia, ‘Double Album’ and the power of pegging
Ahead of the punk icons’ hotly awaited return down under, Australian Guitar gets the lowdown on NOFX’s upcoming 15th AND 16th albums, what the future holds beyond their final tour, and… Lots of sex stuff
Adalita: “I thought the songs were just too good to not release”
Nine years in the making, Magic Dirt frontwoman Adalita has returned with her third solo album, ‘Inland’. Australian Guitar finds out why it’s worth the wait
Australian Guitar’s Fresh Frets: Vol. 12
On the lookout for your next favourite Aussie band? You've come to the right place – here are five of the locals we're loving most at the moment!
Devin Townsend: “I’m a pretty tranquil person, but that’s mixed with a constant undercurrent of anxiety and intensity”
Devin Townsend is back at his theatrical best, presenting his most refined self on ‘Lightwork’. Australian Guitar taps into the brightness
L.S. Dunes: “We needed a place to put our hearts and souls, musically, during the pandemic”
L.S. Dunes might comprise members of the most iconic bands in post-hardcore, but you shouldn’t dare call them a “supergroup”. Australian Guitar finds out why
Slowly Slowly: “I want to help people party through the pain”
On their game-changing fifth album, Slowly Slowly slam their darkest lyrics into their brightest songs, making for one hell of a musical rollercoaster. Australian Guitar takes it for a ride
Joji Malani, aka Pei: “As a solo artist, I’m able to be way more intentional about everything”
On his debut album as Pei, ex-Gang Of Youths strummer Joji Malani welcomes us to a world of technicolour indie-pop. Australian Guitar takes a first-class tour
Live Review: Enter Shikari, Melbourne 11/11/22
"Even after six albums and 20-plus years of thrashing up a storm, Enter Shikari are still one of a kind"
Nova Twins: “Half of my family is from Australia, so I’ve always wanted to go and see what the vibe’s like”
Less than a month away from their live debut Down Under, Nova Twins take Australian Guitar behind the scenes of their audio-visual assault
Sly Withers: “For however challenging it was to dive that deep into our songs, it was equally exciting”
Just a year on from their second album, Sly Withers have returned with clearer minds and catchier hooks. Australian Guitar journeys through the fierce rock foliage of ‘Overgrown’
Ocean Alley: “We’re definitely conscious of trying to give each other space”
Australian Guitar gets groovy with the kings of cruise-rock, Ocean Alley
Big Scary: “Our mental ethos played a big part in how the songs came together”
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
Live Review: King Stingray, Melbourne 08/10/22
“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”
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”
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”
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
