Happy Mag

10/12/2024

Vintage vibes, modern precision. Today at Noise Machines Studio, we’re checking out the Chandler Limited TG2 500—a preamp inspired by the legendary EMI TG12428 from Abbey Road studios. Warmth, punch, clarity, and those sweet harmonics when you push it hard. Perfect for drums, piano, and vocals!

Full review & demo on our YouTube channel—link in bio! 🎥

10/12/2024

“I’m grateful for the example he gave me in his marriage” Lana Del Rey keeps it real presenting Jack Antonoff with Producer of the Decade award.

Lana Del Rey kept things heartfelt and refreshingly candid while honouring Jack Antonoff as Variety’s Producer of the Decade.

09/12/2024

Check it out: Pharrell Williams reopens Notre Dame with ‘Happy’
https://happymag.tv/pharrell-williams-notre-dame-happy/

06/12/2024

New Music Friday – Featuring Grid, Jordan Laser, The Stamps and Vlossom.
https://happymag.tv/new-music-friday-december-2024/

06/12/2024

What That Drawer Full of Old Cables Is Really Worth.

We’ve all got that drawer—the one crammed with old cables, knotted like the cords of an old guitar amp, silently collecting dust.

06/12/2024

Adelaide Fringe 2025: A Statewide Celebration of Creativity and Chaos.

The Adelaide Fringe 2025, announces a program that promises to push boundaries and electrify audiences across South Australia.

06/12/2024

Yoko Ono famously cut her hair when John Lennon passed away – marking a love story that won’t be forgotten.

As the 44th anniversary of John Lennon’s death approaches Sean, opens up about Yoko, and how his father’s death still impacts his mum today.

06/12/2024

Lexi from Safety First, swung by Happy for an intimate live session, to deliver a beautiful, stripped-back rendition of Bracelet, showcasing the song's themes of new connections, love, and hope.

Performed solo at the piano, Lexi’s raw, emotive vocals take center stage, allowing the vulnerability of the lyrics to shine through in a way that’s both powerful and deeply personal. Written during a period of significant self-discovery—coming out as non-binary and being diagnosed with ADHD—the track becomes a poignant reflection of strength and resilience amid uncertainty.

06/12/2024

iZotope Neutron 5: Next-Level Mixing with AI, New Modules, & Precision Control.

When it comes to audio there are few companies that continue to innovate at the level and pace that iZotope does. Case in point: Neutron 5.

05/12/2024

There’s just something magnetic about artists who break out of traditional molds, and Jason Dhakal is doing exactly that.

Fresh off a buzzworthy set at SXSW Sydney, Dhakal is carving out his space in contemporary R&B, where raw personal storytelling meets sonic innovation.

04/12/2024

Farewell and Thanks to Paul Barry’s Fearless 11 Years at Media Watch.

Paul Barry’s contribution to Australian media literacy cannot be understated. After 11 years of holding Australia’s media to account, Paul Barry has delivered his final “Good evening” to Media Watch...

04/12/2024

Waxahatchee drops exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP and teases star-studded SXSW show.

Waxahatchee teams up. once again with alt-country's best, MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook for Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP

03/12/2024

Happy's Best New Books: ‘Imagining a Real Australia’ by Stephen Zagala takes us back to a defining moment in Aussie documentary photography. New South Publishing
https://happymag.tv/best-new-books-2024/

03/12/2024

Waxahatchee’s Tigers Blood Sydney Opera House debut felt like a rare privilege.

Walking on stage to Dolly Parton’s Here I Am—a move that immediately set the tone—Waxahatchee had the crowd hooked from the first note.

02/12/2024

Here’s all the gigs hitting Greaser this December.

Whether you’re into hard rock, alt-indie, or heavy metalcore, there’s something to get your head banging and feet moving. Nestled in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane’s iconic Greaser Bar...

02/12/2024

Three of the Best Gigs to Catch This December.

From Chapel Hill legends Superchunk to Detroit icon, Jack White, this December, live music fans are spoilt when it comes to gigs

02/12/2024

Need some new threads, new music or gaming gear, or just want to look after yourself better? Here are the best deals for Cyber Monday 2024.

Need some new threads, new music, or tech gear, or just want to look after yourself better? Here are the best deals for Black Friday 2022.

29/11/2024

Perth’s rising indie-rock trio Fool Nelson swung by the Noise Machines studio for an exclusive Live from Happy session, serving up a rendition of their latest single, ‘Don’t Feel Right’.

Big ups to Almighty for keeping them hydrated and ready to smash every stage they hit!