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Aspy Jones cruises in to the 'Fast Lane' with new single.
Aspy Jones cruises in to the 'Fast Lane' with new single.

Spring is upon us and in these times of despair Aspy Jones has delivered exactly what is needed to welcome the spring sunshine. ‘Fast Lane’ is an infectious and super-hooky feel good song which will have you tapping your steering wheel as you head to wherever you are heading.

Where previous single, ‘Mind Arrest’ was an alt/bluesy belter, ‘Fast Lane’ takes the foot off the accelerator a touch, and slides in to cruise control with a pop/roots track, complete with a catchy post-chorus hook that is a complete earworm.

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Muules bring out horn-laden alt-punk ode to self-doubt in new single, ‘Drain’
Muules bring out horn-laden alt-punk ode to self-doubt in new single, ‘Drain’

Queensland alt-rock nerds, Muules have dug deeper into their collective conscious and brought up a punked-up ode to self-doubt in brand new single, ‘Drain’.

Full of raw emotion and questioning life’s decisions, ‘Drain’ packs a punch with fuzzed-out bass, ballistic beats, and a bonus one-man horn section to blast out a classic hooky line, courtesy of Sullivan Heywood (from dub/roots legends, Bearfoot).

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Multi-instrumentalist Julian Homewood delivers big debut single in form of protest song, 'The Devil In Your Eye'
Multi-instrumentalist Julian Homewood delivers big debut single in form of protest song, 'The Devil In Your Eye'

Julian Homewood (Dear Doonan) delivers his debut single in the form of political, thought-provoking protest song, ‘Devil In Your Eye’ - a nostalgic-sounding blues/folk song which takes aim at “The Man”; that is, the system which we are controlled by, as well as our reliance on the system through the use of money.

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Singer/Songwriter Darcy Kate tells the tale of two lovers in latest single, 'Run Away'
Singer/Songwriter Darcy Kate tells the tale of two lovers in latest single, 'Run Away'

Sunshine Coast-based singer/songwriter Darcy Kate provides a panoramic soundtrack for a classic tale of love, lust, freedom and escaping with that special someone for adventure with the new single, ‘Run Away’, which is out now.

The second single from Darcy’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Run Away’ brings massive alt-pop country vibes, bringing a heavily lusty vibe with Darcy’s soft but sensual vocals, backed by solid instrumentation, and dark tremolo guitar highlights.

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Mufassa brings big organic coastal roots vibes on new single, 'Rain On Me'
Mufassa brings big organic coastal roots vibes on new single, 'Rain On Me'

Fresh off a run of Pilbara (WA) shows and a quick stint in North & South-East QLD, Western Australian-based (and former Sunny Coast) artist MUFASSA is gaining momentum with his latest new-soul release 'Rain On Me.’

Written during the ‘Black Summer Fires’ of 2019/20 & the 2nd single from MUFASSA's 'Life in the Left Hand Lane' EP, 'Rain On Me' is a smoky, heartfelt song calling for the rain to pour down and wash away our darkest hours.

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The Sunny Coast Rude Boys bring the bounce back to Imperial Hotel on August 14
The Sunny Coast Rude Boys bring the bounce back to Imperial Hotel on August 14

The Rudies are back! Put Saturday 14 August in your diary for a night of beefy horn lines, jumping grooves and classic ska with The Sunny Coast Rude Boys.

The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are a 10 piece soundwave sensation, playing uplifting ska and reggae, and drawing on musical influences that have shaped this genre from the Jamaican movement through to UK Two Tone.

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Wetlands deliver all the spit and bile with grungy, cathartic debut self-titled EP
Wetlands deliver all the spit and bile with grungy, cathartic debut self-titled EP

Bursting on to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane alt music scene at the end of 2019, Wetlands have been threatening to deliver, and after a few ripper singles, the alt/grunge four-piece have released their debut self-titled EP.

Channelling all the raw emotion and angst straight from the 90s, and blending songwriter stylings with a fiery guitar attack, Wetlands lean in hard on the nu-grunge sound with unforced vocals and uncompressed storytelling.

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Jazz and Lex bring laid back old school hip hop vibes on 'Ground Hog Day' EP
Jazz and Lex bring laid back old school hip hop vibes on 'Ground Hog Day' EP

Following up on the earlier release, ‘Music Is The Calling’, Bris/Sunshine Coast hip hop artist Jazz has dropped a killer new EP ‘Ground Hog Day’ with fellow collaborator Lex.

Bringing in fusion-based drum loops, vinyl-warped jazz guitar, samples and fat bass to provide the undercurrent to allow the raps to flow over the top, Jazz and Lex bring in old-school flourishes for flavour.

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Friends of Folk tour series comes to Solbar Sunday July 4 with Hello Jane, Anna & Jordan, Freight Train Foxes
Friends of Folk tour series comes to Solbar Sunday July 4 with Hello Jane, Anna & Jordan, Freight Train Foxes

The curator of Friends of Folk, a new tour series is a Brisbane-based Singer/Songwriter Hello Jane. After great success from her previous tour series ‘A Songwriter’s Summer’ where she gathered with local songwriters and new communities across Southern Queensland, Hello Jane is back to bring to life the beauty of raw and uncomplicated folk music.

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Dub Zoo release first post-COVID music in new single, 'Confusion'
Dub Zoo release first post-COVID music in new single, 'Confusion'

Sunshine Coast Dub Journayists, Dub Zoo have finally released their latest single, ‘Confusion’ - their first music since 2019, with a whole stack load of material to come.

2020 took a wrecking ball to the plans of most artists, particularly touring bands, and DUB ZOO were not immune. Early last year the band was on a high after releasing their second live album and launching it with a huge run of festival appearances. The buzz at those shows suggested that 2020 was going to be DZ’s best year yet and in some ways, maybe it was, just not in the way they expected. With shows and tours cancelled the band decided it was time to hit the studio.

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Von Hazeler turn the amps to 11 and bring the cheese with new music video, ‘Rolling Stoner’
Von Hazeler turn the amps to 11 and bring the cheese with new music video, ‘Rolling Stoner’

Sunshine Coast’s Von Hazeler bring an over-the-top nod to live televised performances with new music video for ‘Rolling Stoner’.

The brave and geeky trio that is Sunshine Coast’s Von Hazeler are unashamedly nostalgic for classic live music performances, and this shows on their new music video for their latest single.

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Massive indie-pop sounds from Violet Daze's debut single, 'Across The Bay'
Massive indie-pop sounds from Violet Daze's debut single, 'Across The Bay'

In 2021, Australia will be introduced to the incredible indie pop sound of Violet Daze, who unveils her debut single ‘Across The Bay’ today on all major platforms.

Originating from the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the blossoming singer-songwriter has become increasingly known in music circles for her beautiful soundscapes, evoking comparisons to the likes of Maggie Rogers, Daughter and CHVRCHES.

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