Brisbane-based songwriter, Aspy Jones has shifted from the more alt-country/roots tones, and embraced the hustle and bustle of the city with his new release, ‘Mind Arrest’ - a poignant and lyrically-driven track that explores themes of escapism and dives into raw emotion.
‘Mind Arrest’ sees Aspy, an advocate for mental health and sharing his personal journey living with autism, fire up and combine vulnerability with rock, making for an unforgettable release for the songwriter.
Read MoreIt’s been a week now, since Big Pineapple Music Festival returned and blew our collective minds.
Wasn’t 2020 that absolute worst for live music events? Well, thankfully, we’re all still here, and music festivals are coming back.
One of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest live music events is The Big Pineapple Music Festival (now in its 8th year - but technically the 7th generation of the festival) persevered and went full steam ahead on May 22. We sent photographer Chris Clow to take it aaaallll in.
Read MoreComing in hot from Brisbane, former Sunny Coaster Jazz Brodie-Griffin (aka Jazz) has dropped his new single, ‘Music is the Calling’.
Now working with Bentley Records, and teaming up with Brisbane producer Bolt Action (who primarily focuses on electronic music) the two teamed up something fresh, but with an old school vibe.
Read MoreFrom the prolific guitarist and singer/songwriter of Tijuana Cartel comes a fully self-produced musical release, Cassowary Kids.
It’s Paul A. George’s first album under his own name, and while it carries all the musical heft of Tijuana Cartel, this solo debut sets out to soothe and transport you into a songwriter's secret places.
Read MoreMay 22nd 2021 will see Forrest Run playing triple j’s BIG PINEAPPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL - just one day after releasing the lead single ‘NEVER GO BACK’ from their sophomore EP.
In this EP, the Sunshine Coast indie-electronic trio retained the catchy pop-hooks they became known for in their debut release, while expanding to a much larger, more developed sound. ‘NEVER GO BACK’ exemplifies this, as well as embodying an uplifting energy that’s guaranteed to fill you with hope and good vibes.
Read MoreBig Blue Eyes hits out with single number three, ‘Shoelaces’ which gives further insight into the artist’s full length debut album due out mid-2021.
The solo recording project of Ryan Smart, Big Blue Eyes floored us with previous single, ‘Japan’, and the latest offering shows off a tender song that explores the feeling associated with a lover leaving you for someone else.
Read MoreChristians latest EP ‘Faces’ tells a story and an insight into a friend's passing, mental health, a surreal Covid new world, IVF worries, social media addiction, validation and trying to reach goals and following your dreams while keeping a positive outlook and vibe.
Read MoreSunshine Coast duo, Little Mountain have released their debut EP, ‘When It All Changed’, encompassing rich indie-folk tones, with hints of rock sneaking in, all driven by subtle-yet significant drumming patterns and fills, spacey synths, memorable hooks, easy-listening vocals, all over a foundation of acoustic guitar.
Read MoreWith a world of music experience under her belt and returning from 3 years in the U.K, Queensland songstress Layla Kay is set to make waves amongst her beloved Australian music scene once again. From her debut performance amongst crowds at Woodford Folk Festival to landing Caloundra Music Festival, Layla's captivating essence continues to blossom within her new sound that is set to soar.
Read MoreSunshine Coast electronic synth-hop group, Fringe Mellow bring a deep cut, with new release ‘You Don’t Need to Listen’.
The single sees Fringe Mellow collaborate with River Suite Orchestra, bringing sweeping orchestral strings together with old school hip hop flavours, and a catchy auto-tuned chorus.
Read MoreLagerstein, Australia’s Party Pirates are celebrating 10 years of beers, pirating and making heavy music together. After announcing the release of their first full-production DVD/CD experience filmed in their hometown ‘Lagerstein: Live in Brisbane’ is hitting shores on April 16, 2021. The boys are back and ready as ever to show The Banana Bender Pub/Shed Venue on Saturday 1 May 2021 what they’ve got!
Read MoreBrisbane-based singer-songwriter, Tayiha sets the bar high for the rest of us with the release of her latest single, ‘Hollywood Dreamer’.
A 15 years of age, Tayiha’s ability to craft melodies and lyrics that go beyond her years has earned her comparisons to a young Taylor Swift, and you can see that in ‘Hollywood Dreamer’ - a highly-produced pop track with big beats and slight country flavours.
Read MoreWhilst plugging away at their second heavy album VALHALORE are ready to strip it back NATIONALLY for the first time, bringing you their unique musical tapestry that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring in its most authentic and raw form.
Carving their way through the Australian metal scene like a Viking longship through tempestuous seas is Brisbane’s Epic Folk Metal powerhouse, VALHALORE. Incorporating elements of Melodic Death, Power and Symphonic Metal, as well as folk music and cinematic scores the band offers haunting melodic passages, crushing riffs and heartfelt lyrical journey sure to awaken a sense of majesty within all who hear them.
Read More‘Table’ is the latest offering by Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Rachel Koster; an initially unplanned single, released in response to the current pandemic.
A song about longing, loyalty and gratitude, Rachel says that it’s a track which she felt was timely and relevant, and ‘it kind of tugged at the sleeve over the past year to be put out in to the world prior to any of the other tracks I have in mind.’
Read MoreSunshine Coast based Indie Punk legends Swimsuit Issue have just released their new single ‘The Feeling’.
The extremely catchy single is taken from their forthcoming debut album, which is set for release later in 2021.
Read More"We Shall Overcome" is a song off Andrea Kirwin's new album 'BLOOM' featuring her big band the Yama-Nui Social Club. The song was written in March 2020 after the covid shutdown in Australia that saw Andrea and the entire music and entertainment industry closed.
Read MoreAustralia’s leading busking festival has packed up its tip hat and relocated from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast for the inaugural Buskers by the Lake 2021 at Lake Kawana in October 2021.
Formerly Buskers by the Creek, the free, multi-award-winning festival has an international reputation as one of the world’s premier busking events since its debut in 2014. The 2019 event attracted more than 700 applications and showcased 300-plus performers to a record crowd of 20,000 festival-goers who flocked to enjoy the festival’s unique showcase of music, comedy and dance talent, street theatre, magic acts, circus stunts and sideshow performances.
Read More'The Way You Think' is a hefty slab of fuzz bass-driven dance punk, tackling the inner thoughts we all have in relationships; the actions we do, and the words left unsaid.
It’s a musical slap to the face, with a little touch of synths to soften the blow. Featuring guest vocals from Jess Lean (The Brains Trust), Muules deliver ‘The Way You Think’ with a no-go-slow approach.
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