The History of Yamaha Guitars: From Pianos to the Stage
Yamaha started out making reed organs. That's worth sitting with for a moment, because the company that would eventually build one of the most iconic electric guitars of the 1970s,…
Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux: Which Makes More Sense in 2026?
Half the cars parked around our office in South Melbourne on any given day are either a Ranger or a HiLux. This isn't unusual. These two utes have been the…
How to Choose the Right Guitar Amp for Your Style
Buying a guitar amp is one of those decisions that guitarists overthink to the point of paralysis. There are forums dedicated entirely to people arguing about amps they'll never own.…
The Toyota HiLux: Australia’s Trusted Workhorse Gets a New Generation
Drive past any worksite in Port Melbourne on a weekday and you'll see them parked two or three deep, HiLux utes with muddy wheel arches and canopies full of tools.…
PRS Guitars: From Boutique Curves to Arena Rigs — How Paul Reed Smith Built a Modern Icon
You can usually spot a PRS guitar from across the room. Curvy tops, bird inlays, flame-maple finishes that look like the surface of another planet — and a vibe that’s…
The Art of Pairing Cigars With Drinks: Whisky, Rum, Beer and More
Look, I'll be upfront about something. Most of my cigar time happens on a Saturday evening after the boys are finally asleep, when the house is quiet and I've got…
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
I can't believe I'm writing this. Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at 48. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, this…
The Spaceman Has Left the Building: Remembering Ace Frehley
There are moments in life when the music stops, and you realise that the soundtrack to your youth is one track shorter. This is one of those moments. Ace Frehley,…
Hitchhiking in Australia: Rules, Risks, and Roadtrip Reality
Thinking about sticking your thumb out and catching a ride across Australia? Whether you're chasing a coastal road trip, cutting through the Outback, or just looking for a lift between…
Ozzy Osbourne Death: A Fan’s Final Goodbye to the Prince of Darkness
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. For lifelong fans, it feels like losing a friend who’s been with us through every loud guitar riff and life-changing lyric.