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Some of Australia’s hottest new acts - including Ziggy Alberts, Betty Taylor and High Tropics - will be celebrated at the first-ever Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) on June 1.
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.
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In a historic world first, Yugambeh/Kombumerri/Gold Coast-based six-piece SELVE - led by Jabirr Jabirr man Loki Liddle - today announce their forthcoming debut album ‘Breaking Into Heaven’ (12 September), the first full-length album to be recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios by an Aboriginal artist. SELVE celebrate this incredible fete with the release of the title track.
Indie electronic artist, St South has unveiled the latest single, ‘getting bad again’; a raw, soul-stirring new single that threads together soft, lo-fi textures with honest, vulnerable storytelling.
Canberra-based metal empress, Machine on a Break returns with a soaring new single in ‘How I Say Goodnight’, coming fresh off the back of a support show with industry heavyweights, Patient Sixty-Seven.
Sydney bass and drum punk duo, smallways. are all about challenging mindsets and pushing boundaries with their experimental alt punk, and they’ve just come out swinging with their debut EP, ‘MIND YOUR HEAD’.
Newcastle’s fuzzed-out alt rock champions, The Cheaks have returned with an absolute belter of a single in the swaggy ‘Wildfire’ (via Mandatory Music). The fiery new track blends energy & chaos, capturing the turmoil of a toxic & inescapable relationship.
Australian singer, songwriter, and producer EMEREE has released her bold and cathartic new single, ‘Spring Cleaning’, marking a powerful new chapter in her musical journey.
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.
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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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