Back in 2006 Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil) founded The Family Dog to promote his first solo album ‘Alas Folkloric’. They went on to perform and tour together. In November and December 2018, The Family Dog is hitting the road after a long hiatus and showcasing songs and tunes from the new album ‘Bark Overtures’, recorded live at Oceanic Studios. It was released on November 5 by Sony Music Australia on CD and vinyl and Orchard digitally in worldwide.
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‘To the Sea’ is the second single to be released from popular Qld based multi-instrumentalist, Dan Horne, since the 2017 album ‘From the Roots’.
The high energy rock/roots track is a whole new direction for the English-born singer/songwriter. With a heavy bass line, catchy lyrics, even a mandolin solo, ’To the Sea’ is hard not to enjoy.
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Saddle up, we’re going on an adventure. Sedona, The Steele Syndicate’s spicy new EP is a 5-track compilation that reflects the dynamic emotional range and energy of their music. Steele McMahon’s Brisbane-based octet is raucous, punchy and fun, with a genre-bending sound that reimagines elements of old school funk, reggae, ska and indie rock.
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Queensland songstress Ayla reveals emotionally charged new track ‘Small Talk’..
Ayla’s storytelling prowess takes pride of place on ‘Small Talk’s rumination of sad goodbyes. Highlighted by minimal production featuring solemn drums and guitar; her yearning voice showcases her incredible vocal capabilities.
At its core, the Pete Allan Collective shares the same heart and soul as Pete's trademark solo sound of coastal roots rock. But the addition of Daniel Seese (drums) and Josiah Chapman (keys) has allowed for new and exciting sonic elements that have taken the talented songwriter's music to the next level. Moody and smooth, Summer Holiday is the first taste of the new band, and a perfect introduction – displaying all of the sophistication and nuance that can be produced by the Pete Allan Collective.
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4 years on and 4 records down, South West fluid groovers Blue Child Collective are set to take their newest offering, Wake Up To The Sound, around the country as a 5-piece on an 11 date national tour this summer. Out November 23, the album's current single Eye Of The Needle (featuring Sol from Band of Frequencies) is the finest example to date of the Collective's feel-good roots with a touch of reggae.
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The Omnific are taking you into the outer atmosphere today with their gorgeous, galactic video for single 'Erin'.
November 2018 will see The Omnific and Osaka Punch touring together in what is a preview of what to expect on the might COG's Drawn Together tour in 2019. Both acts are touring with COG in February and March 2019 around Australia. November sees the two creative and complex prog artists in Melbourne at The Evelyn on the 10th, Brisbane at The Zoo on the 16th and the Sunshine Coast's SolBar on the 17th
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Sunshine Coast studio, Yama Nui is on a ROLL right now, with a slew of talented Coast artists releasing material recorded there (including Band of Frequencies, Dosed, and upcoming releases from Pete Allan Collective, & Bearfoot). The Lots are the next lot of roots dudes that have dug up gold while recording at Yama Nui.
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Put Friday 16 November in your diary for what will be a serious night of fine grooves in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, with FAT PICNIC and their soul ska and swingin' reggae beats + OGOPOGO jazz disco funk pop surf rock + GRAHAM MOES and his vocal looping soul sounds. Yes, The Bunker will be pumping!
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Aspy Jones today releases his second single ‘Madhouse’ from his debut EP, due for release early next year. ‘Madhouse’ went straight to No. 4 in the Triple J Unearthed Overall Chart and No.1 on the Pop Chart.
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The frequency of VanderAa is the frequency of brothers, sunshine and connection. Their latest record ‘Light Of Love’ written and recorded in Melbourne, evokes a sense of playfulness, dance and love.
VanderAa will be appearing at a super special Secret Garden Show in Tinbeerwah on Friday, November 2nd. Tickets are $25, with kids under 12 free.
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With a string of local venues under their belts, local trio Town have made their mark on the Sunshine Coast music scene. Recently having headlined the local music industry conference Turnup at Solbar last week, this blend of alt/folk music, combining traditional instruments with a punk attitude is on the rise.
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Over the last 3 years, local Sunshine Coast web designer to the music industry music. simply. has moved from strength to strength, starting off by winning at Queensland Music Design Awards for Best Website 2016 for his very own site www.musicsimply.com.au Jerome has helped over 25 local and interstate musicians, bands and small businesses since.
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Brisbane metal punks, Dreamkillers were set to proceed with a show at Currumundi Hotel on November 10th, but due to overwhelming response, the band have had to move the event to the much larger capacity venue - The Shed at Aussie World.
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Award-winning Sunshine Coast act Band of Frequencies have released their latest single Sunray, and it’s a funk-laden, reggae-soaked stunner that is poised to become a favourite summer soundtrack for roots lovers.
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Saturday 3 November sees the phenomenal MOJO JUJU take to the stage at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi as part of her Native Tongue Album Tour.
NATIVE TONGUE is a fitting title for the third studio album from Mojo Juju and it is her very essence laid bare. It is raw, honest, emotional and intrinsically political. It is also brutal and relentlessly real.
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Sunshine Coast three-piece Fragile Animals return with new single ‘Landing’, the first cut of their forthcoming second EP, and announce east coast tour dates.
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