Sunny Coasters, Big Whoops get down and dirty with the frenetic new single, ‘Criminal’. The usually-alt-rock trio looks to have gone down the rabbit hole of post-hardcore with this new track, with the shouty vocals, full-on guitars, and thrashy drums all bringing to mind the likes of Sparta, At The Drive In and Thrice.
Read MoreToxic Fox are four young lads on a mission. Meeting in 2017 and made up of Zephyr Jenkins (Vocals), Matt Buchanan (Guitar) Richard Hall (Bass) and Jack Bradburn (Drums) they possess an obvious passion for the music. With a get-rocking-or-die-trying attitude to their career aspirations, they’re set for a killer year in 2019.
The band spent a week this March 2019 recording and producing a set of new tracks at Rocking Horse Studios near Byron Bay with producer Elliot Hendich and engineer Nick Wilson. Their debut EP is shortly to be released, with the first single ‘Bond Street’ now available.
Read MoreThe only real solution for an Australian Psych Rock act who's achieved all they can nationally, in an environment not conducive to Rock'n'Roll, is to move to Europe... and this is just what underground riff lords Hobo Magic are doing after years of playing festivals, capacity tour shows and supporting pretty much every Psych/Stoner band of note who've to this country in the last five years.
Read MoreSunshine Coast world-music/afrobeat collective, Highlife have delivered the dancing vibes once again with new single, ‘Sing My Soul’.
Based on vocalist/guitarist Hayden Hack’s guided experience with the South American medicine, ayahuasca, the new track dips, dives and glides all over tasty percussion provided by special guest (and master of the Djembe), Bassidi Koné.
Read MoreCapturing hearts and commanding attention, Brisbane's indie-pop darling Hannah Rosa is back and better than ever with dreamy new single, 'Fire' premiered yesterday via Blank GC.
Following up highly praised release 'Hollow', 'Fire' turns up the heat, combining heavenly melodies with a string of soaring synth and guitar lines. With production from Tristan Hoogland (Golden Vessel, Woodes) and additional production flourishes by Jarryd Shuker (Art of Sleeping, Wyatt), Hannah Rosa's latest is more refined than ever, and nothing short of indie bliss.
Playing Solbar May 10th with Fieu
Phil Emmanuel album launch with star-studded line up pay tribute to his life’s work and last recording
"The finest work that Phil, The Wiz, has ever done" -Tommy Emmanuel
For ONE night only, a magnificent collection of Australian musical talent celebrates the music,and the life, of guitarist Phil Emmanuel, and the posthumous release of his final recording, Thunderbird Legacy.
Read More‘Horizons’ is the fresh, new EP from local singer-songwriter Stu White. Featuring 5 never before released tracks, the EP has been recorded over the summer by veteran on the punk-rock scene, Carl W Jackson.
Read MoreMaster of the big beats and squelches, Jesswah is back with a brand new tune!
Hanging out with some of the Coast’s best in Roots music with the project, Jesswah & Friends has rubbed off on the producer, with the latest track showcasing heavy dub reggae vibes.
Read MoreLegendary 80s band EUROGLIDERS – starring Grace Knight and Bernie Lynch and a full band - will take to the stage in The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 10 May.
The EUROGLIDERS story begins in 1981, in Perth … the most isolated city in the world. Within a decade of forming, EUROGLIDERS had recorded four albums, enjoyed a multitude of chart topping singles and been awarded a swag of awards from around the globe, for both music and video.
Read MoreHigh energy duo THIS WAY NORTH will be taking to the stage in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 20 April, supported by songbird Andrea Kirwin.
Recently taking out Best Regional / Outer Suburban Act 2018 at The Age Music Victoria Awards, This Way North are on a steady incline.
Read MoreFollowing on from the witty and self-deprecating release of ‘Head In The Clouds’, Sunny Coast via Tassie duo, AlfanAnt are now aiming fire at consumerist culture, and coastal developers with their next single ‘Southerly’.
Read MoreBrisbane based soul-ska explosion, Fat Picnic are poised to release their newest single Make Me Wait on 1st March. An upbeat reggae track that showcases the catchy, fun-loving sound they’re known for—it reflects on the awkwardness and vulnerability of being in a new relationship.
At Solbar on April 12 with All Strings Attached.
Time to chase the clouds away for a bit, and the best folks to do it are the legendary Band of Frequencies, with their latest track finally getting a visual version.
The ‘Sunray’ film clip, produced by Wild Honey Production, perfectly represents the surfer/coastal vibes, and the never-ending chase for the stoke.
Read MoreWe love seeing Sunshine Coaster’s mixing it up with musicians from all over Australia - case in point, Tetsuians with a mix of Coast and Melbournian musicians.
Pushing forward with their self-titled debut album, Tetsuians bring their indie rock/surf vibe mix to the front.
Read MoreAfter over a decade of living on the road, playing upwards of 200 shows a year, South Australian/Sunshine Coaster Matt Stillert took a hiatus from his hectic touring lifestyle to journey into the depths of the creative wellspring he felt bubbling up.
After an introspective journey of two years experimentation, the first taste of Stillert’s new sound has been released as a three track EP, “Volume Weirdo”.
Read MoreSituated in Wexford, 20 year old twins Brandon and Ashley combine to create The Ocelots. They have crafted their songwriting and musical experience together to produce a forceful blend of rich harmonies and bare, raw acoustic folk. Their music perfectly embodies the breezy effortlessness of early Bob Dylan, and Simon & Garfunkel.
Read MoreToday, Sunshine Coast's dream pop purveyors Fragile Animals are thrilled to release their new, second EP 'Only Shallow//Only More'. The EP has already been preceded by two warmly embraced singles in 'Landing' and 'Come Down' and will follow with a tour to support.
Read MoreGet ready, Sunshine Coast, for a new wave of funk/rock has sprung up and will be blasting off at Solbar’s front bar on Friday night.
Meet The Fins - a four piece rock and funk band, made up of Mitchell Burt, Joe McMaster, Keegan Roche and Henry Gachette. The Sunshine Coast/Brisbane quarter have been busy sneakily building up a rep, and are now ready to share the goods.
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