Toxic Fox have been busy. Their debut single ‘Bond Street’ was released in April, and hit over 30K streams on Spotify in its first two months. The band completed a successful East Coast tour and festival appearance in response, with their live shows pulling a notable crowd. The reception has been warm to the young Sunshine Coast band, with a promising start to their efforts at taking on the Australian music scene, with fans and critics alike celebrating the new sound.
Read MoreAge shall not weary The Beasts, although the years may condemn. After the emotional and frankly devastating loss of their fellow footsoldiers and Australian musical icons Brian Hooper and Spencer P Jones in 2018, Tex Perkins and compadres Kim Salmon, Tony Pola, Boris Sujdovic and Charlie Owen resolved to continue carrying the torch of the unstoppable life force that is the Beasts of Bourbon. Gathering all remaining members past and present to record a set of jams and covers that became the new album Still Here, and here was proof that there was life in the old dogs yet.
The Beasts set forth, claiming monster territory on their ‘Still Here’ National tour in November/December, stopping by the Sunshine Coast to play Solbar on December 14.
Read MoreThe Imperial Hotel Eumundi will host the inaugural OFFBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL on Saturday 2 November 2019, with a limited number of EARLY BIRD TICKETS now on sale at just $65 pp.
The festival will take place from 12noon - late, boasting five stages across five rooms. Festival Organiser Alice Jones says OFFBEAT will bring together a vibrant community of musicians, artists and performers.
Read MoreBrisbane’s Port Royal's latest video for their brand new single 'Ain't Got You' is now out, and they’re well through their ‘Ain’t Got You’ tour right now, but don’t worry, they’ve making a stop on the Coast very soon.
No strangers to Solbar, Port Royal will be hitting the back stage to celebrate the single and it’s brand new clip on Friday night, joined by local groove kings, The Fins, and The Buzzing Towers.
Read MoreIt’s damn cold at the moment, so we’re going to use cliche’s to warm us up. Sunny Coast kids, Palm Valley bring a dreamy alt/indie tune in ‘Summer Lover’.
Winding in and out of fuzz and reverb-drenched guitar, there’s a bit of Pixies showing through in this, their debut track.
Read MoreJimmy Davis is an electric, emotive and free-spirited Australian singer-songwriter who has already hit some amazing benchmarks in his career. Davis is now turning things up with the release of his passionate and explosive new alt-rock single 'Hold You Down' - out today.
Read More“Dolly”, the bands newest offering is another step into alternative territory. A punchy alt rock intro instantly pulls you into the contrast between bold instrumentation and soft sireneqsue vocals. The song is a raw glimpse into frontwoman EmJ Dau's personal experience of suffering mental health issues whilst being in a long term relationship.
Read MoreSahara Beck will be returning home to Noosa and taking to the stage at The J for an all-ages gig on Wednesday 24 July as part of NOOSA alive! 2019. After taking off with her soaring single ‘Here We Go Again’, Sahara is set to shine even brighter with her new red-hot release, ‘I Haven’t Done A Thing Today’. She will be supported by delicate songstress Angharad Drake.
Read MoreAfter a staggering 50 year career, Russell Morris returns to The Imperial Hotel on Saturday 27 July with his new album, Black And Blue Heart.
Produced by the legendary Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam) alongside Bernard Fanning, and backed by a dream studio band (Declan Kelly on drums, Wolfmother’s Ian Peres on keyboards, Matt Englebrecht on bass, and Dan Kelly on guitar), Black And Blue Heart is a testament to Russell's commitment to find unique ways to challenge himself creatively.
Read MoreAn emporium of beer discovery is set to open soon at Stockland Birtinya. The Malt Shovel Taphouse will be the first venue of its kind in Queensland featuring a range of 16 thirst-quenching, cracking and flavour-packing craft beers on tap.
Read MorePatient Lounge (formerly known as Therapist) deliver a compelling blend of musical styles, masterfully crafting a combination of innovative instrumentation, dominant vocals and zealous energy to offer a fresh spin on Aussie Progressive Rock/Prog Pop-Rock music.
After the release of their self-produced EP ‘Therapist’ in 2018, Patient Lounge will be releasing their debut single ‘All You Want’ on 19 April 2019. With lyrics such as “I love the way you stare, it keeps me begging and oppressed of air” and “there’s nothing I can say, all you want is nothing to change”, ‘All You Want’ is a song of desire for more.
Playing Peregian Originals on July 14.
Read MoreAfter the release of her first single ‘Away’ earning her the Triple J Unearthed slot at Big Pineapple Music Festival, Dorah Jacson is back with her soaring newsingle paradoxicallytitled ‘Sinking’, which is set to release July 12.
Read MoreThey have chosen one of the best live music venues on the coast The Shared in Yandina to release their Tele-Twanging Country Romp, Gimme No Lips, the first single from their upcoming album due out later this year.
July 13th at The Shared promises to deliver raucous, upbeat, cow-punk rhythms, as well as delving into the whiskey drowned sounds of Grind Waltz, with a side of early traditional delta blues in all its varying shades.
2019 sees Alt-Folk/Country duo (and former Sunny Coasters) AlfanAnt release their 11 track debut album Aurora Australis; once again raising questions of exactly where does this duo, comprising a couple of Australia’s finest little-known singer/songwriters, fit exactly?
Read MoreBeer lovers are in for a fine time at the HINTERLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 29 June from 12noon til 8pm. The event is FREE ENTRY and family friendly.
If you love making beer, learning about beer, talking beer, and, of course, tasting beer, then this is sure to be your kind of event.
The festival will bring together top brewers from across the Sunshine Coast – Heads of Noosa, Copperhead Brewery, Moffat Beach Brewery, Sunshine Brewery, Sunshine Coast Brewery, Brouhaha Brewery, Your Mates Brewing, and of course, Eumundi Brewery.
Live music all day.
Sunshine Coast Alt/Electro/Pop trio, Forrest Run are on a hot streak, with the release of their third single, ‘Summer’.
This bass-and-beat driven beauty was put together in Judah’s home studio, and brought to life when the three-piece teamed up with Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music) for some tasty production. Finished off with a mix from producer Tim Carr (Matt Corby/LePie/Urthboy etc) - who also produced the other tracks on the upcoming Forrest Run EP - this track was guaranteed to be a banger.
Read MoreHere’s a little dose of some local heavy, with Absolem finally unleashing their debut EP.
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Vinnie Moncada, Absolem blend early 00’s nu-metal tones (think KoRn, Soulfly etc) with powerhouse vocalist Leah Russ switching between massive rock vocals to absolute throat-tearing screams.
Read MoreDubarray’s new single ‘Rise and Fall’ delicately weaves idyllic soundscapes with a sense of resolve. A tribute to the band’s love for Queensland’s Heron Island, Dubarray’s latest offering carries the listener into clear blue oceans and melting sunsets. A testament to the band’s evolving electronic sound, ‘Rise and Fall’ is driven by a dub-groove baseline, and is characteristically lifted and complimented by high vibrations, layers of atmospheric vocals, and mesmerising melody.
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