It’s that time of year where we can be spoilt for choice for live music on the Sunshine Coast, and Sunday December 16th is no exception to the rule, with a massive reggae/roots party exploding over two venues for one ultimate Sunday session.
Read MoreHigh-energy duo Hat Fitz and Cara are one of Australia’s most enduring, popular and talented roots artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up 10 years of touring, festivals and album releases from their base of operations in hinterland Sunshine Coast, QLD and show no signs of slowing down.
Read MoreHold on to yer hats, Tijuana Cartel and Kallidad have teamed up and are bringing one monster show our way on December 15th at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi, in support of Tijuana Cartel’s ‘Live at Hotel Brunswick’ album tour.
Read MoreThe folk rocking traveler Tennyson King releases his “Alive” music video to celebrate the release of the COAST album. “Alive” is the second song off of the much awaited 6 song EP.
Written and recorded in Toronto by Tennyson King, produced by Dan Hosh (The Arkells, City and Colour) COAST is an album written by the Hong Kong born musician as a reflection of life’s journey during his earthly travels. It has vibes heavily inspired by The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Read MoreFollow the rabbit’s track with Bearfoot, as the Sunshine Coast roots gurus "Luminate" your life with their new single, reminiscing of the time spent in their own wonderland. The song sets the scene early, describing the journey the band took in February 2017 as they were invited to be a part of famous New Zealand biennial music festival, "Luminate."
Read MoreBack in 2006 Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil) founded The Family Dog to promote his first solo album ‘Alas Folkloric’. They went on to perform and tour together. In November and December 2018, The Family Dog is hitting the road after a long hiatus and showcasing songs and tunes from the new album ‘Bark Overtures’, recorded live at Oceanic Studios. It was released on November 5 by Sony Music Australia on CD and vinyl and Orchard digitally in worldwide.
Read MoreMark your diaries for Saturday 8 December as Nambour puts on a Christmas event to rival and hopefully surpass all others.
Nambour Christmas Tramfest is Nambour’s Christmas Street Party at the popular location on the tracks in Howard Street.
‘To the Sea’ is the second single to be released from popular Qld based multi-instrumentalist, Dan Horne, since the 2017 album ‘From the Roots’.
The high energy rock/roots track is a whole new direction for the English-born singer/songwriter. With a heavy bass line, catchy lyrics, even a mandolin solo, ’To the Sea’ is hard not to enjoy.
Read MoreSaddle up, we’re going on an adventure. Sedona, The Steele Syndicate’s spicy new EP is a 5-track compilation that reflects the dynamic emotional range and energy of their music. Steele McMahon’s Brisbane-based octet is raucous, punchy and fun, with a genre-bending sound that reimagines elements of old school funk, reggae, ska and indie rock.
Read MoreQueensland songstress Ayla reveals emotionally charged new track ‘Small Talk’..
Ayla’s storytelling prowess takes pride of place on ‘Small Talk’s rumination of sad goodbyes. Highlighted by minimal production featuring solemn drums and guitar; her yearning voice showcases her incredible vocal capabilities.
At its core, the Pete Allan Collective shares the same heart and soul as Pete's trademark solo sound of coastal roots rock. But the addition of Daniel Seese (drums) and Josiah Chapman (keys) has allowed for new and exciting sonic elements that have taken the talented songwriter's music to the next level. Moody and smooth, Summer Holiday is the first taste of the new band, and a perfect introduction – displaying all of the sophistication and nuance that can be produced by the Pete Allan Collective.
Read More4 years on and 4 records down, South West fluid groovers Blue Child Collective are set to take their newest offering, Wake Up To The Sound, around the country as a 5-piece on an 11 date national tour this summer. Out November 23, the album's current single Eye Of The Needle (featuring Sol from Band of Frequencies) is the finest example to date of the Collective's feel-good roots with a touch of reggae.
Read MoreThe Omnific are taking you into the outer atmosphere today with their gorgeous, galactic video for single 'Erin'.
November 2018 will see The Omnific and Osaka Punch touring together in what is a preview of what to expect on the might COG's Drawn Together tour in 2019. Both acts are touring with COG in February and March 2019 around Australia. November sees the two creative and complex prog artists in Melbourne at The Evelyn on the 10th, Brisbane at The Zoo on the 16th and the Sunshine Coast's SolBar on the 17th
Read MoreAfter a massive 2018, which has already seen Aussie hiphop royalty Butterfingers release new music, head out on tour and play a string of killer showcases at BIGSOUND, the legendary group have today announced the 15 Years of Fatboys Australian tour. The epic run kicks off on March 1, 2019 at The Villa in Noosa, before moving through to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Wollongong, Newcastle, Sydney, Adelaide, Frankston, Geelong, Belgrave, Dunsborough, Perth, Hillarys, Melbourne, Hobart, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Toowoomba, Ipswich, and wrapping up at The Northern in Byron Bay on April 26, supported nationally by Melbourne MC, Fresh Violet.
Read MoreSunshine Coast studio, Yama Nui is on a ROLL right now, with a slew of talented Coast artists releasing material recorded there (including Band of Frequencies, Dosed, and upcoming releases from Pete Allan Collective, & Bearfoot). The Lots are the next lot of roots dudes that have dug up gold while recording at Yama Nui.
Read MorePut Friday 16 November in your diary for what will be a serious night of fine grooves in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, with FAT PICNIC and their soul ska and swingin' reggae beats + OGOPOGO jazz disco funk pop surf rock + GRAHAM MOES and his vocal looping soul sounds. Yes, The Bunker will be pumping!
Read MoreAspy Jones today releases his second single ‘Madhouse’ from his debut EP, due for release early next year. ‘Madhouse’ went straight to No. 4 in the Triple J Unearthed Overall Chart and No.1 on the Pop Chart.
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