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Brisbane’s indie rock outfit, Big Blue Eyes returns with a brand new offering in ‘I Know’; a gripping and emotionally-charged single that marked a new direction for the project.
Sunshine Coast have a new band rising from the ashes of previous projects in Modern Ivy, who have just released their debut single, ‘Complacent’. Consisting of long-term friends and band mates, James Ward and Jamie Clive take the knowhow from earlier bands (Trillions, Mouse, Sourpuss, Tired Lion collectively), and cook up something fresh, yet familiar.
Fresh from her own Australian Idol journey, Sunshine Coast’s own Princess of Pop, JaZZella has dropped her latest unabashedly slick pop single, ‘My Idol’
Sunshine Coast music lovers, get ready for a night of gritty alt-country, evocative indie folk and raw, heartfelt storytelling as three of Queensland’s finest acts come together for a one-night-only event.
Nominations are now open for local musicians, venues, producers, and creative artists to nominate for the first ever Sunshine Coast Music Awards.
Singer/Songwriter/producer Christian Patey returns with his latest single that ticks all the boxes for lovers of Bon Iver or The National. ‘Don’t Follow The Internet’ is a song written for the over-thinkers, becoming a reminder not to rely on the internet for self-worth.
Brisbane’s Mid Drift bring super sun-soaked melodies and woozy guitar licks galore on their debut EP, ‘Lemon Lime and Tan Lines’; the indie rock sweethearts have offered up the perfect soundtrack for those long summer days.
Frontman for legendary Canadian band, The Tea Party, Jeff Martin will be hitting Nambour’s The Presynct on February 8 for an intimate performance before he leaves to Canada to perform his solo set across the country, opening up for Canadian band Theory of a Deadman.
Sunshine Coast breakout indie BFFs, Betty Taylor have toured, conquered festival stages, and now have dropped their debut EP, ‘Young Dumb Immature’ - a collection of personal stories wrapped in catching indie hooks, dreamy guitar riffs and raw emotion.
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Adelaide's LUMENS balance intensity and barbed beauty on progressive metal-core self-titled debut EP
Adelaide progressive metal-core outfit, LUMENS dive deep into the raw complexities of existence on their now-release debut self-titled EP. Navigating inner battles, defiance, identity, and the search for freedom, the EP delivers a sonic experience that is both punishing and breathtaking with every riff, breakdown and melody.
Sydney-based artist, producer and now author, Locian redefines the boundaries of musical and literary artistry with the release of his debut album, ‘Fears, Reflections & Shades of Time’, which is complemented by an immersive companion book.
Gold Coast genre-bender, Satellite Mile gives another taste of their to-be-released full length album in latest cyber-tinged dreamscape, ‘The Water’s Edge’, which is premiering on The Point Music News ahead of its April 11 release.
Premiering ahead of its April 4 release right here on The Point Music News, Townsville’s indie/punk rockers Poison Oak are offering a sneak of their new single, ‘Replay’, a song that delves into the (what feels like) never-ending loop of daily life monotony.
Sydney based Alt Metal outfit Dirt City have just released their heart wrenching new single ‘Barely Human’, which premiered exclusively via The Point Music News.
Newcastle’s Atlas Franklin Alexander offers an ethereal exploration into atmospheric psych pop on his latest EP, ‘Flexible New Replica’, which is out now
Central Coast singer/songwriter NEAV, unveils a magical team-up with fellow songwriter, John Vella on ‘Think It Over’. The introspective debut collaboration thrives on emotion and stripped-back intimacy, with the duo having crafted a deeply introspective soundscape which invites listeners to reflect on love, loss, and the echoes of the past that shape who we become.
Gold Coast’s enigmatic songwriter and performer, Tomi Gray, pours a tonne of sharp storytelling and theatrical know-how into his latest album, ‘ORPHANS’, out now. Across nine tracks—including the previously released ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Busted Broken Bones’—Gray takes listeners on a sonic journey through his ever-evolving artistry.
Newcastle-based pop-punker Warwick Smith is dropping his latest single (and accompanying music video), ‘Dreaming Consequences’, which we here at The Point Music News, get to premiere ahead of it’s March 7 release.
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Celebrating a decade of his multi-platinum hit, Firestone, Conrad Sewell has today announced his biggest regional tour of Australia yet, set to take his iconic voice and sweeping hits to all pockets of Australia in an intimate, acoustic setting throughout April and May, with national support from René Le Feuvre.
Following the prolific release of their self-titled album and their biggest headline shows to date in 2024, MAKE THEM SUFFER have announced a massive 2025 regional Australian tour, set to bring their insatiable live show on an 18-date run this June and July, joined by special guests JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED and THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER.
Fresh off the back of nabbing an ARIA #1 Australian Album and ARIA #4 Album placement for their third studio album TOY, Sydney’s Dear Seattle now announces national tour dates to celebrate the record with fans this May.
Following an entirely sold out recent headline run and the acclaimed release of their new album Half Living Things, 2025 is already shaping up to be another monster for ALPHA WOLF, with the band today announcing the Terrible Days Across Australia 2025 regional tour, joined this May and early June by special guests MALEVOLENCE (UK) and ZUKO.
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