For decades Shure has been known and respected for their microphones. The SM58 for vocal applications and SM57 for instruments – which over the years have become an industry standard, to be found all over the world, in both live and recording situations.

More recently, however, after developing their reputation further with their incredible in-ear-monitors they have started becoming more prominent in the pro and consumer headphones, earning them another industry standard accolade in the process with the SRH840.

The Shure SRH840 are one rung down from the top tier SRH940 closed back headphones. Although the SRH840 are regarded as professional-grade headphones, and will do a fantastic job in the studio, they would well suit a music fan who wants to get the most out of their tunes!

• You'll hear something new every time with the SRH840's extra clarity
• Added “warmth” to the overall tone will make your music sound that much “fuller”
• The closed back design ensures that exterior noise will be reduced to a minimum, allowing for maximum immersion and enhancing critical listening.

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Check this out! Bandai have produced two of the coolest Figures in their famous Figuarts series ever – Guy Manuel de Homem and Thomas Bangalter AKA Daft Punk!

Appropriately timed with the group's new album announcement and supervised by the artists themselves, high-end action figures of Daft Punk have been confirmed for release under the S.H.Figuarts advanced action figure series from Bandai. The total figure height is approximately 15cm, and as with all S.H.Figuarts figures, these Daft Punk figures feature precise articulation for recreation of a variety of poses. The helmet areas will feature a shiny metallic finish for enhanced realism.

Both of these truly original collectibles are due at the end of the year, so lock in your pre-order now!

There actually is no question mark after Bon Jovi's new album title What About Now however we thought it was appropriate to add one in the blog title :P It may have been the artwork that made us do that?

Yes, American hard rock band Bon Jovi are back with a full New Jersey melodic rock style sound. They're already touring this album and are all over the globe until November with strong rumours of heading down under on the “Because We Can Tour”.

What About Now is the band's 12th album and is available in both standard and Deluxe editions.

The second installment of NZ’s own Ministry of Sound compilation, SessioNZ 2013, is in stock now. The first volume sold over 5,000 units in New Zealand!

Disc One is mixed by General Lee while disc two takes things to a whole new level, thanks to the otherworldly mixing of Daniel Farley and Sam Hill. SessioNZ 2013 features 44 of the latest club music over two discs. This album is perfect for long drives or for the dancefloor at home!

Order Ministry of Sound: SessioNZ 2013 and save 20% off the full price!

Punk rock pioneer and icon Iggy Pop has reunited with his '60s Michigan band The Stooges to bring you a brand new recording! Warner Music and Fat Possum Records are proud to release the all new Iggy and the Stooges studio album, Ready To Die, at the end of April.

“Ready To Die finds Iggy Pop, guitarist James Williamson and drummer Scott “Rock Action” Asheton reunited for a full album of all-new material for the first time since the legendary RAW POWER sessions, with Mike Watt filling in for the late Ron Asheton on bass.”

Iggy Pop and The Stooges' Ready To Die is due to release on April 26th, pre-order now to receive your copy on release day!

The upcoming self-titled album by Device featuring Disturbed's David Draiman is being released next month.

“It's not metal”, Draiman says. “It's influenced by early Industrial rock and has a dark electronic vibe. At the same time, these are big, anthemic, and intensely melodic songs. It's futuristic roc­k.”

If you haven't yet heard about Device then check out their brand new video Vilify below which is directed by P.R. Brown.

The new album is releasing on April 5th, pre-order now and save 20% off the full price!

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You may recall that we recently had a competition for fans of Bullet For My Valentine to see the band live in Sydney. To enter you simply had to purchase their new album Temper Temper.

We're happy to announce that the winner of the competition was J. Marsters from Picton. Congratulations! The lucky winner and a friend will be seeing Bullet For My Valentine perform today in Sydney!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition by ordering Temper Temper from Mighty Ape!

The Next Day, the first album from David Bowie in 10 years is releasing next month! The album is his 30th studio recording and features his new single “Where Are We Now?”

“‘The moment you know, you know you know’ resonates from the new single's lyric. Now we all know… David Bowie has been in the recording studio… just when we least expected it!!”

It's no better time to get a wriggle on and pre-order David Bowie's upcoming album – why? Not only will you save up to 20% off full price, you also will receive release day delivery on the new album!

If you have enjoyed some of the biggest metal or rock albums to have ever come out of America – chances are there's going to be a connection with the great Los Angeles recording studio, Sound City.

Whether you have heard of Sound City Studios or not, this is the perfect watch for you! Directed by Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl, this documentary takes an epic look into the studio that recorded some of the world's biggest albums the shaped the world of rock music. From Fleetwood Mac to Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers – this studio has had ‘em all since the late ’60s!

Sound City, the film, was conceived by Grohl after purchasing the legendary custom-built Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios last year. The board, built in 1972, is considered by many to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Guns and Roses, Metallica, NIN, Rage Against The Machine and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years.

Pre-order your copy of Sound City on Blu-ray, DVD or CD today and save up to 22% off the full price!

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Songs For Christchurch is a unique music-driven fundraising effort responding to the devastating earthquake that occurred in Christchurch in February 2011, which killed 185 people and has caused the demolition of 80% of the central city.

The CD is a compilation with tracks donated by twenty-one local and global artists including Grammy-award winners Imogen Heap and Flight of the Conchords.

Order Songs for Christchurch today for the great price of just $21.99. All of the proceeds go to community projects to rebuild Christchurch.