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August River Band release long-awaited debut studio EP, 'Media' - dual launch show with The Urban Sea at The Zoo, August 18

Brisbane’s eclectic collective, August River Band have delivered their long-awaited debut studio EP, ‘Media’, which is a body of work that pierces the veil of our social disconnect with an invitation to grasp disconnection as an opportunity to reconnect in deeper ways that we’ve done before.

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Brisbane/Meanjin duo, Upsetter dive headfirst into epic new single, 'Tell Your Friends You Love Them' - release debut 'Doomgaze' EP

One of the more unique outfits in the heavier/alt scene in Brisbane/Meanjin, Upsetter have practically come out of nowhere this year to introduce their insane hybrid of emo/shoegaze and doom, and continue that with their latest offering, ‘Tell Your Friends You Love Them’, which features on their just announced new EP, ‘Doomgaze’.

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KickAss Music Festival adds The Choirboys to line-up, and announces Camplify competition

With a legendary lineup of Australian talent, featuring James Reyne, The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Dragon, Ash Grunwald, Sunny Coast Rude Boys & more, KickAss Festival have today announced the addition of another Australian mainstay, with iconic rock band The Choirboys joining the lineup. With 3 x ARIA Top 30 charting albums between 1983-1991, The Choirboys amassed a cult-like following of adoring fans, with 1987’s single ‘Run To Paradise’ a track reminisced by audiences of all ages, even today.

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Tom Harrison marks his debut solo release with catchy folk country single, 'How Long'

Moreton Bay Region’s Tom Harrison marks his debut solo single today with the release of ‘How Long’. Since bursting onto the music scene in 2018 with his band Hugo Stranger and the Rattlers, Tom Harrison has been making all kinds of noise ever since. After releasing their debut album Against the Tide in 2021, and a newest single ‘Leaders’ in 2023, Harrison has found the time to release his debut single as a solo artist.

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Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes celebrate 30 years of landmark album, 'Night of the Wolverine' - playing Imperial Hotel Eumundi

Put Friday 4 August in your diary for what will be a special night when Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes take to the stage in The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi to perform as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour of 'Night Of The Wolverine'.

Dave Graney and the original members of The Coral Snakes will reform to perform the landmark album ‘Night Of The Wolverine’ in full. In a two set program, they will also perform classics and deep cuts from their mid 90’s heyday.

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Space Girls ILUMINATE: Glow with Pride Festival announces first nations artist and headliner GLVES straight from DARK MOFO performance to Gympie

Space Girls Festival presents ILLUMINATE: Glow with PRIDE in celebration of Pride Month 2023 on Saturday, June 24 at the historic Australian Institute of Country Music, Channon Street Gympie, Queensland. This spectacular event promises a day filled with dance, creative workshops, music, fashion, and an evening of laughter, with a program that runs from 10am to 10pm.

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Bearfoot seek truth and embrace growth on latest dark roots/dub single, ‘Fall’

Sunshine Coast roots, reggae and dub gurus, Bearfoot mark their return with their introspective new single ‘Fall’, which releases today.

Originally forged from soundcheck jams, ‘Fall’ emerged a dark, strong, dub-by groove, driven by a steady, solid shuffle, strong, fat bass, spacey synths, and a horn line that floats into the ether. 

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