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Melbourne's The Ugly Kings to hit Solbar on April 22 in support of latest album, 'Strange, Strange Times'

Melbourne alt-rockers The Ugly Kings are making their way through Australia on a hectic nine-date tour in support of their latest album, ‘Strange, Strange Times’. The tour, their first since 2019, and also now under European label Napalm Records, will have the four-piece make their way through Victoria, New South Wales, and in to Queensland, with a stop at Solbar on April 22.

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Sunshine Coast artist LUUNG releases stunning, atmospheric electro-pop EP in 'Coast to Coast + Sky's Still Here'

Following up the success of ‘How Does It Feel?’, Sunshine Coast songwriter LUUNG doubles up and brings a two-single release in ‘Coast to Coast’ + ‘Sky’s Still Here’.

The artist’s DIY prowess shines through his songwriting, production, mixing, mastering and more, which has earned praise and attention from local collaborators and international interest.

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Zero Theory continues sonic journey with explorative EP, 'Duality'

Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist and producer, Zero Theory follows up on 2020’s ‘Arrival’ album with the brand new EP, ‘Duality’, which explores sectors of Psydub, Downtempo, and heavy Bass.

‘Duality’ is heavily immersive. As with this style of music, it’s heavily textured which often scratches that audio itch.

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Interism offer up tasty new fried Australian Alt grunge punk EP, '3 Piece Feed'

Caboolture’s merry men of alt rock, Interism have offered up their latest EP, ‘3 Piece Feed’ - three killer tracks of tasty, fried Australian alternative grunge punk, ready for consumption.

Interism have been purveyors of nostalgic alternative rock, particularly that with a 90s Australian alt tone, for some time, and ‘3 Piece Feed’ is an extension of their previous offerings (the single, ‘Honestly’, and the full length album, ‘Avondale St’). There’s nothing over-cooked in this sonic meal, stripping it back to guitar(s), drums, bass and vocals. It’s pure volume, sweat and good ol’ mosh-ready grunge-y punk rock in the vein of Bodyjar, NOFX, and Gyroscope.

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Shen Panthers shun the rules and deliver 6 minute epic single, 'Psychedelic Alleyway'

Sunshine Coast’s Shen Panthers have had enough of 2022 already, and have opened a can of whoop-ass in the guise of their new single, ‘Psychedelic Alleyway’ - a 6 minute and 18 second mammoth journey that is free for the taking.

In an age of heavy music consumption and two-minute tracks, it’s not often a single hits the 6 minute plus bracket, but Shen Panthers shun the trend and have delivered their own epic in ‘Psychedelic Alleyway’.

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PREMIERE - Brisbane's Lunchtime hit hard with epic brand new grunge single, 'Wait'

Brisbane’s heavy alt-rock kids, Lunchtime are now all grown up, celebrating six years together with their first single of 2022, the hard-hitting grunge epic, ‘Wait’, which we are premiering here on The Point ahead of its March 5th release.

‘Wait’ hits hard, with a wall of guitars that closes in on you faster than a trash compactor on the Death Star.

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Brisbane's Lucid Safari have entered the chat with killer indie reggae debut EP, 'Delirium'

Australia is a hot-bed of indie reggae acts that have a distinctive sound, much like So-Cal, or NZ reggae have their own, and you can add Brisbane’s Lucid Safari to the list of talent, coming out swinging with their debut EP, ‘Delirum’.

Already attracting the ears of radio, both nationally and in the US with singles ‘Lady’ and ‘Liquid Dreams’, Lucid Safari - the project for songwriter Daniel J Lewis and his roster of local musicians - display a level of musical maturity that generally takes a few years on the live circuit to solidify.

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Brisbane's Honeychurch shows us what 'Normal Problems' are all about with epic new nerdy power pop anthem.

Brisbane-via-Townsville singer/songwriter, Honeychurch packs up his punk influences, and shoves them in to one huge-sounding new power-pop single, ‘Normal Problems’, which is out now.

‘Normal Problems’ comes across like Tim Freedman from The Whitlams deciding to randomly jam with the guys from Airbourne. As ridiculous as a description this is, it bloody well works.

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Fight Ibis return with new Americana-Indie jam, 'Amercian Android' and new string of dates.

The last year and a half has been tumultuous for most live acts to say the least. Fight Ibis is no exception, with a full lineup change, personal breakups, tour cancellations, lost recording sessions and more.

The band sees themselves back on track, with a brand new single, ‘American Android’ and an accompanying set of dates in support of the release.

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Brace for beautiful heartbreak in the new single 'Gone' from Brisbane indie-pop artist Lucy Korts

Brisbane indie-pop songstress, Lucy Korts is fast becoming known for her intense vulnerability, enchanting vocals and empowering aura, and with her latest single, ‘Gone’ shows a fearless approach to songwriting paired with powerful, emotionally-ripe deliveries.

Moody, dark, and synth-drenched pop, ‘Gone’ puts the musical weight on your chest, with a deep heartbeat kick, and reversing synth strings, but over the low rumble of bass, there is a breath, with Lucy’s vocals shifting from heartbreak, to resolution and light. It’s powerful, and releasing, and hits right in the feels.

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