The Sunny Coast’s agents of groove and funk, In2nationN have risen from a musical slumber, emerging with a full-pelt fun ska/funk track in ‘Life’.
Not ones to shy away from their tried-and -true funk formula, ‘Life’ sees vocalist Michael Wallace utilising his rhythmic flows to full extent, backed by guitar skanks, a full, fat bass line, infectious and intricate beats from the percussive duo of Brett Lanes and Sean Keenan, and a soulful-yet-blasting horn line.
Read MoreBrisbane punks, PhD kick in to 2022 with a brand new single in ‘Tie Dye’, which sees the four-piece dip their toes in to alt-rock territory, with the focus on releasing the negative energy within.
While their previous release, the EP ‘Keep Dreaming, Weirdo’ presented a more lo-fi punk approach, ‘Tie Dye’ sees a more refined, yet still abrasive sound from PhD.
Read MoreIn a world saturated with throwaway, cookie-cutter pop, it’s a breath of fresh air to discover an artist who chooses to write from the heart and express from the depths of within. Brisbane-based songwriter, Hannah Cheetham has brought out a powerful, stunning debut single in the pop ballad, ‘Unlikely Two’.
Read MoreSunshine Coast roots/dub gurus have finally, after a two-year wait, delivered their latest single - the sunny good-times vibe, ‘Nice Up’.
You can practically smell the beach through the sounds emulating from the band, with Bearfoot flaunting their coastal roots/reggae/dub soundtrack with ease.
Read MoreSunshine Coast alt-pop maverick, AYLA has unleashed another dose of vibrant, shape-shifting music with the new single, ‘Ride Along’ - a slamming pop track, filled with 80s synths and one massive hook.
Produced by Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music) and Sam Thomlison (Oh My My, Bad Pony), mixed by Peter Holz (Peking Duk, Gang Of Youths) ‘Ride Along’ sees the young singer step into her own, delivering a commanding anthem of self-empowerment.The release follows a strong bout of releases through 2020, including the Reuben Styles (Peking Duk) co-written and produced ‘Go Slow’, which promptly reminded audiences and industry alike of Ayla’s striking blend of delicate yet potent pop.
Read MoreSunshine Coast’s own Dorah Jacson (aka Kayla Smart) has delivered her first new single since the release of her debut EP last year, and ‘You’ll See’ is a lush single, ready for the hot summer months.
While still maintaining Dorah’s signature sound of wistful vocals and plenty of dreamy atmospherics , ‘You’ll See’ sees an evolutionary step, with Dorah stepping away from earlier songwriting methods, and showing a more fun, matured style inspired by the likes of Benee, Mallrat and Laurel.
Read MoreHead boppin’, booty shaking & full of smiles, Queensland’s LAURA MAC has burst into the limelight with their debut single ‘Garage Full of Dreams’. A brazen, shameless and unrivalled energy carries this bop from their garage in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, all the way to Lush Studios (The Butterfly Effect, Semantics, Katie Noonan) in Brisbane, harnessing the energy and desire of LAURA MAC. Let ‘Garage Full of Dreams’ grab your hand, spin you around and leave you breathless for more.
Read MoreSunshine Coast alt-rock drum and bass nerds, Muules offer up their latest and last single before the release of their debut full length album next year. The new single, ‘Divide The Divided’, it seems, has been released with a twist.
A change of pace from previous releases, ‘Divide The Divided’ points out the contradictions in musical tastes and trends in the industry - the struggle of trying to stand out when you're supposed to be fitting in. With strings and synths a-plenty, and an Aussie chorus in the background before the switch is flipped and the track takes a monolithic full alternative rock/grunge turn, ‘Divide The Divided’ will please the musical palette of any fan of 90s and 00s alternative music.
Read MoreRussian-born Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Innessa has delivered a tender folk-based pop single in ‘Sweet Love’, and though it sounds as if it was a conventional love song, the song goes a little deeper than that.
Known for her quirky alternative-pop takes, while blending in elements of traditional Slavic music (Innessa has previously released an album comprised of Russian folk songs), ‘Sweet Love’ showcases Innessa’s vocal control and knack for clever, smooth harmonies, and utilising deep RnB/Pop instrumentation, while driven by soft piano lines.
Read MoreSunshine Coast singer-songwriter, Mayah is a captivating emerging artist that has produced her newest track, ‘Loved & Lost’ which is out now.
A strong advocate for mental, emotional and social wellbeing, her music speaks of our humanness, our innate ability to make mistakes, navigate challenges and the power of humankind’s irrepressible spirit.
Read MoreDarcy Kate whisks listeners away to a quaint little book store with the smells of fresh coffee and autumn spices in her new single, ‘Songbird’; a soothing folk story about launching free
‘Songbird’ is the third single from the forthcoming debut album by Darcy Kate. Following on from the success Runaway which received airplay on Double J with Henry Wagons and Sarah Howells as well as KIX FM and across community radio Australia wide.
Read MoreThe Sunshine Coast’s purveyors of deep dub and groove, Dub Zoo present their latest offering, ‘Strange Times’; an epic cinematic journey through one of the darkest subplots of the human experience.
‘Strange Times’ is the latest offering from a new era of music for Dub Zoo and the third single from their upcoming first studio album. ‘Strange Times’ (re)introduces Lord MD a.k.a Mitch Davis, a talented vocalist and lyricist who makes his return after an extended break from the music industry. MD’s powerful and emotive performance sets the tone from the first bars of the song. Also featured is Dub Zoo’s own Queen Lizzie who delivers a haunting chorus inspired by the poetry of Hafiz, a mystic Sufi poet who lived during the 14th century in Persia (Iran).
Read MoreFollowing on from the catchy single ‘Be Your Lady’, The Letter Elle has now released the smooth, soulful track, ‘Don’t Have The Time x’, boasting plenty of confidence, charm and loads of bounce.
With pristine pop hooks, lo-fi synths and blissful vocal layers, Don't Have The Time x demands to be listened on repeat. Lyrically, The Letter Elle (real name Gabrielle Emery) shares a message of unapologetic confidence.
Read MoreSunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee is no stranger to the Australian music scene, and now he has brand new material to share, starting with the sleek pop soul track, ‘It’s About Time’.
Slick crooning and Motown-ish progressions, ‘It’s About Time’ kicks in with a playful beat and Ah Gee’s rapping, before shifting it up a gear for super grooves and harmonies, squelchy bass and synths, and jazzy riffs.
Read MoreThe Sunshine Coast’s The Fins have grown from strength to strength, and have finally delivered their debut EP, ‘Peacock’ which is out now.
Bringing together a fusion of influences including Prince, Frank Ocean, and Omar Apollo, ‘Peacock’ showcases the soul & slow funk fusion The Fins have been honing.
Read MoreThe Caloundra Music Festival program has been released with a new line up of artists and schedule allowing you to plan your weekend so you don’t miss a beat.
While some interstate acts have been replaced due to COVID restrictions we have outstanding performers on the bill, including Ball Park Music, Ian Moss, John Butler, San Cisco, Sneaky Sound System, Thelma Plum, The Superjesus, The Whitlams, WAAX and Xavier Rudd.
Read MoreJaZZella - the Sunshine Coast soul/pop songstress - has knocked it out of the park again with a new single (her second), ‘You Ma Dude’, which has been featured by Caloundra Music Festival, as well as premiering on Double J.
‘You Ma Dude’ is a flirtatious love song that introduces a dynamic and tasteful blend of funk and jazz into the RnB/Pop world. Written by JaZZella and co-produced alongside ARIA winning producer Paulie B at Yama-Nui Recording Studio - the surfy essence of the Sunshine Coast is all over this track.
Read MoreFollowing on the release of their latest single, the alt-punk, horn-laden track ‘Drain’, Muules have delivered their accompanying film clip.
With ‘Drain’s running theme of self-doubt and trying to express your thoughts and feelings in a relationship that has dulled, the music video expresses being physically ‘drained’ by having the band all as silhouettes, and giving an overall cartoon-ish vibe to express the ridiculousness of the situations we find ourselves in.
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