Sunshine Coast's Nong gets all proggy-tinged in new track, 'Stomper'.
Sunshine Coast's Nong gets all proggy-tinged in new track, 'Stomper'.

Nong is a solo project by Keegan Roche which began in 2012, occasionally featuring guest musicians. The music for Nong is recorded in Keegan's bedroom home-studio on the Sunshine Coast. 

Influenced by artists such as Yes, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd and more, Nong's prog-tinged track, 'Stomper' gives sly nods to these influences, with even a subtle Police reference.

Featuring Conor Roche on lead guitar, 'Stomper' is the first track to be released from the ‘Rainbow & Arrows’ E.P, which is set for release in December 2018. This is a follow -up to 2015’s ‘Onward Till The Sun’ E.P. 

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Beware the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, for they bring 'Social Candy' - playing Solbar October 6
Beware the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, for they bring 'Social Candy' - playing Solbar October 6

PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS continue to dominate with UK radio success, Wildlife Entertainment signing, UK + European + Australian tours and new single, ‘SOCIAL CANDY’!

Don't miss this tripped-out four-piece as they make their way around the country, stopping at Solbar on October 6th with guests Southern River Band and Fight Ibis.

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Zac Gunthorpe brings the 'Ghost of the Town' to you
Zac Gunthorpe brings the 'Ghost of the Town' to you

“All I’ve ever wanted to do is write songs and be true to them,” says Zac Gunthorpe. 

It might sound like an obvious approach, but some musicians take years to discover it. For Gunthorpe there was never any other way, which tells you much about the young songwriter and his music. As a youngster, he plunged into music so intensely he would have exploded if he didn’t have a crack at making it himself. Combining enthusiasm (bordering on obsession) with natural talent and an intimate familiarity with Beatles/Byrds/Band songcraft, he was off and running. 

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Dear Willow releases new single, 'I Was Young' - leading in to new EP in September
Dear Willow releases new single, 'I Was Young' - leading in to new EP in September

Following on from the cautionary lament of HOLD, Dear Willow is pleased to announce the arrival of new single I Was Young, taken from her forthcoming EP Hold Yourself Down (out September 14). 

Beckoning tales from the past, I Was Young explores feelings of being trapped within situations similar to that of a somewhat manic pixie dream girl character. It bares the raw truth of consequences when breaking down that bubble.

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Black Rabbit George adds a little 'Japanese Vintage' to the Folk n Hell tour - playing Solbar August 16
Black Rabbit George adds a little 'Japanese Vintage' to the Folk n Hell tour - playing Solbar August 16

Five-time finalist at the recent Gold Coast Music Awards, singer/songwriter Black Rabbit George is loved for his brilliant but somewhat dark-tinged and melancholic songwriting style. But a recent experience of unrequited love has inspired an uncharacteristically upbeat, folk-driven ballad that is at once reflective and joyful. Japanese Vintage—released 29 June 2018—is a standout track that is poised to be his most accessible work to date.
Playing Solbar August 16th

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Witness remarkable stories from 3 songwriters at Solbar - August 15
Witness remarkable stories from 3 songwriters at Solbar - August 15

Solbar and David Dean Events are hosting a unique musical event - A Night Of Music And Conversation with three remarkable musical talents each with inspiring and life changing stories to share.

Be fascinated by the true-life journeys of MC Wheels, Brooke Schubert and Mason Hope,
interviewed by radio talk show host, Matt Collins. This once only event is from 6:30 pm on Wednesday 15 August 2018 at The Playhouse (within the Solbar), a sit down venue with a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

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AlfanAnt are feelin' 'Lucky' with new release
AlfanAnt are feelin' 'Lucky' with new release

Alt- folk-country duo, AlfanAnt (Ant McKenna and Alf)  are rounding out their EP with the release of title track Lucky. Pretty appropriate as 2018 has thrown so many wonderful surprises the duo’s way. Including a #1 spot on the Triple J Unearthed blues and roots chart, finalists at the Queensland Music Awards, a headline spot at the upcoming Neurum Creek Folk Festival (with several other festival spots yet to be announced!) and an East Coast tour already locked in for early 2019 with Tasmanian alt/country rockers Cotton Pony!

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CLOWNS aren't foolin' around with new single and tour - playing Solbar in September
CLOWNS aren't foolin' around with new single and tour - playing Solbar in September

'Freezing In The Sun’ is a taste of what is yet to come from Clowns. The new single sees bright and jangly guitars juxtaposed with politicised lyrics of discontent. The lyrics demanding ‘tell me what the fuck I am supposed to do, when I know my taxes are paying for kids to be held in Nauru’, coupled with the dreamy and mesmerising chorus sung by bassist Hanny J.

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Something Something Explosion let it all out on 'Motor Mouth' - playing Solbar July 21st
Something Something Explosion let it all out on 'Motor Mouth' - playing Solbar July 21st

Caught in a generation of young adults who can't afford to buy houses because they'd prefer to eat avocado on toast, punk-rock trio Something Something Explosion refuse to blend into the background of the Australian music scene. Heavily influenced by bands such as Bodyjar, NOFX and Frenzal Rhomb, Something Something Explosion have brought to life an unprecedented and rare sound that makes you long for the 1990s - combined with live shows that hit you like a bat to the face.

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Alt-rock trio Muules explore timing and complex relationships with new single, ‘It Just Happens’
Alt-rock trio Muules explore timing and complex relationships with new single, ‘It Just Happens’

Sunshine Coast three-piece, the grungy, guitar-less Muules are following up their frenetic debut single ‘Butch Teeth’ with the more emotional new track, ‘It Just Happens’ - a song that delves into the complexities and odd-timings of relationships that are destined to happen.

‘It Just Happens’ will lead in to the release of the band’s debut EP, ‘In The Lines Between’, which will be releasing in early August on all digital platforms.

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