Ian McFarlane
| Ian McFarlane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 Australia |
| Occupation | Journalist, editor, author |
| Subjects | Rock music |
| Notable work(s) | The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop |
Ian McFarlane (born 1959)[1] is an Australian music journalist and author of The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop.[1]
[edit] Biography
McFarlane started as a freelance music journalist in 1984 writing for Juke, The Edge and From the Vault.[2] During the late 1980s - early 1990s he was a writer with Sydney music magazine Hot Metal and from 1992–1994 worked for Roadrunner Records (Australia). During 1993–1996, McFarlane wrote and edited the fanzines Freedom Train, on Australian progressive rock in the 1970s, and Prehistoric Sounds, on Australian indie rock from the 1970s and 1980s.[2]
McFarlane wrote The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop in December 1999,[1][2] it is described in Australian Music Guide as "The most exhaustive and wide-ranging encyclopedia of Australian music from the 1950s onwards".[3] At the time he was also a writer for The Australian,[2] he works for Raven Records, a reissue specialist label, and writes liner notes for Aztec music releases.[4]
[edit] Bibliography
- McFarlane, Ian (1993). The Australian New Music Record Guide Volume 1: 1976–1980. Golden Square, Vic.: Moonlight Publishing. ISBN 9780646132679.[1][5]
- McFarlane, Ian (1994). "Vol. 1 Issue 1". Freedom Train - Aussie Progressive Rock 1970–1976 (Third Stone Press). ISSN 1327-6387
- McFarlane, Ian (1994). "Vol. 1 Issue 1". Prehistoric Sounds - Aussie Indie Music 1976–1989 (Dark City Press).
- McFarlane, Ian (1995). "Vol. 1 Issue 2". Freedom Train - Aussie Progressive Rock 1970–1976 (Third Stone Press). ISSN 1327-6387
- McFarlane, Ian (1995). "Vol. 1 Issue 2". Prehistoric Sounds - Aussie Indie Music 1976–1990 (Dark City Press).
- McFarlane, Ian (1996). "Vol. 1 Issue 3: The Australian Progressive, Hard Rock and Blues Record Guide". Freedom Train - Aussie Progressive Rock 1970–1976 (Third Stone Press). ISSN 1327-6387
- McFarlane, Ian (1996). "Vol. 1 Issue 3". Prehistoric Sounds - Aussie Indie Music 1976–1990 (Dark City Press).
- McFarlane, Ian (1996). "Vol. 1 Issue 4". Prehistoric Sounds - Aussie Indie Music 1976–1990 (Dark City Press).
- McFarlane, Ian (1999). The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1864487682.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "McFarlane, Ian, 1959–". National Library of Australia. http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Search/Home?lookfor=author:%22McFarlane,%20Ian,%201959-%22&iknowwhatimean=1. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ a b c d "The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop". Allen & Unwin. December 1999. http://www.allenandunwin.com/default.aspx?page=94&book=9781864487688. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ "Australian Music Books" (PDF). Australian Music Guide. March 2004. p. 4. http://www.themusic.com.au/sxsw/pdf/amg/2004/amg_books.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ Blackman, Guy (2008-08-08). "National treasures". The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/08/07/1217702196167.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ "The Australian New Music Record Guide Volume 1 : 1976–1980". Abe Books. http://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9780646132679/McFarlane-Ian/The-Australian-New-Music-Record-Guide-Volume-1-1976-1980/. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
