The Fins have built up a solid reputation for their unapologetically theatrical and dynamic live shows in a short time. Playing with names such as Death by Denim, First Beige, The Kava Kings and Vaudeville Smash, just to name a few. New single, ‘Nothing’s Gonna Bring Me Down’ out now. Headlining Solbar on Feb 29.
Read MoreCool, calm and collected, chill-master Bobby Alu wades deeper into the current today with the announce of an all ages 2020 headline tour in support of his third studio album 'Flow'. Armed with nothing but beats, rhythms and good vibes, the 'hammock music aficionado' and his band cover 14 dates across Australia at venues and festivals fit for young and old. And you’ll be able to catch him locally when he plays The Malt Shovel Taphouse this Sunday (February 23).
Read MoreThose purveyors of eclectic tones, Dear Doonan, have been quietly mixing a whole heap of tasty ingredients to bring you their next serving, ‘Sweet Quiche’ - another golden brown track cooked up in the Yama Nui Studios kitchen.
Read More2019 saw electro-pop trio, Forrest Run hit the ground, well, running with a killer lead single, followed by the debut EP and festival slots and major supports, and they don’t show any sign of slowing down as we head into the new decade with a brand new single, ‘Leave The Lights’.
Read MoreSinger songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Dan Horne has taken out the ‘Eumundi's Pretty Good Song Competition’ and a whopping $10,000 from Eumundi Brewery at a live 92.7 Mix FM broadcast which saw the Top 5 finalists perform at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
Read MoreBrisbane singer/songwriter, Hello Jane released her debut single “Everything’s Alright” to online streaming platforms across Australia on the 31st January 2020. “Everything's Alright” is an upbeat and playful track that embraces the sheer uncertainty and messiness of loving. Both conversational and candid; the debut single is a showcase of Hello Jane's honed songwriting finesse.
Playing Foxys on Coolum on Feb 21.
Read MoreThere's a famous quote from American boxer, Jake Lamotta ie "The Raging Bull" - "So gimme a stage, where this bull here can rage. And though I can fight, I'd much rather recite; That's entertainment!"
Brace yourself as Hip Hop Horn Heavyweights BULLHORN hit the road in the first quarter of 2020 for their "Raging Bull Tour"! They'll be bringing their high octane show across 3 Australian States (Vic, NSW & QLD), and crossing The Tasman Sea to Aotearoa.
As part of their QLD leg, they'll be stopping by Solbar on Saturday February 8th with the one and only Bearfoot.
Read MoreByron Bay’s Tora have released a deluxe album edition of the the richly-textured second album, ‘Can’t But The Mood’ - which contains two added B-sides as well as a raft of carefully-curated remixes from producers around the world (including Sydney’s Two Another).
The deluxe edition release is being supported by a national tour starting next week with Sydney and the band’s hometown Byron Bay. These will be the last shows at home in Australia for some time, as the band have also announced plans to take the album over to South America, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe, for extensive touring in 2020, with plenty more live dates to announce.
You can catch them locally at Solbar on February 15, with supports Christian Patey, and Keelan Mac.
Read MoreSaturday 8 February sees mesmerizing singer-songwriter Karl S. Williams perform in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel - kicking off a national tour to promote his new album 'Lifeblood', supported by Sweet Formidables.
Read MoreBrisbane besties WALKEN have sprinted into 2020, dropping their brand new banger "Regular Human Person" today and backing it up with an Australian tour - their first in nearly two years!
“Regular Human Person” is the first piece of new music from the trio since the release of their 2017 EP, What’s Your Environment?. An instantly familiar bop, “Regular Human Person” dabbles in the kind of alternative/pop-punk hybrid fuelled by layers of frenzied pop and soaked in nostalgia.
Playing Solbar on Jan 31st.
Read MoreThe Sunshine Coast is doing its part to contribute to the nation-wide fundraising due to the devastation the recent massive bushfire crisis has caused, in particular to our native wildlife.
While there are several events happening, the alternative scene has put together a diverse line-up of acts at the Glasshouse Tavern on Sunday January 26 with the aim of Rocking Out the Fires.
Read MoreIt has been an absolutely huge 12 months for THE VANNS. With the release of their debut album Through The Walls, the South Coast band firmly cemented their identity as one of Australia’s most formidable names on the indie rock circuit.
Now, with a new decade already kicking into gear, The VANNS announce they’re getting back out on the road this Autumn and to boot, they’re releasing a special new version of album track, ‘Jules Said’ - and you’ll be able to catch them locally when they hit Solbar on March 27.
Read More5 x ARIA Winning singer songwriter Katie Noonan has today announced her upcoming mini-album release ‘Late Night Tunes with Noons’, sharing her interpretation of iconic Australian songs as well as featuring a new original song ‘I Found You’, along with an accompanying tour, including a stop at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre on March 14.
Read MoreWell, this is a good way to head in to the new decade…
Stoner/Prog Rock dudes, Psycho Honeymoon have been relatively quiet over the last 12 months, raising their collective heads every now and then, blowing minds, then disappearing.
They’ve just bucked that trend though, with a few shows announced (including an epic support in Bris for touring act, Yawning Man on Jan 24, as well as joining the first Scrapyard line-up on Jan 25 in Nambour), and this ripper of a track.
Read MoreWith the November release of their debut single, Brisbane/Sunshine Coast's newest punk rock band Haters crashed onto the scene with 'Feel Better', an important anthem dedicated to mental health trials and solutions. Today, they usher in the new decade evoking smiles (and other reactions) as they present their first music video.
Read MoreHead along to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 11 January for a special night with The Barleyshakes - as they kick off their East Coast tour on the back of live shows at Woodford Folk Festival.
This evening of Irish celebration will see The Barleyshakes joined by world famous flute player Alan Doherty aka ‘ALDOC’ direct from Ireland.
Read MoreAs his summer Australian tour dates near ever closer, Jackson Carroll celebrates the beginning of a brand new chapter with the release of his debut EP, Name It After Me. The EP, featuring recent single ‘Happyman’ and previous releases ‘Holy Hell’ and ‘How Does It Feel?’, is a bright and rich invitation into the creative world of an exciting young songwriter, raring to go. Jackson Carroll is about to embark on a string of dates supporting The Beautiful Girls, but you'll also get to catch him at Sunday's Peregian Originals.
Read MoreMelbourne's Vaudeville Smash return to the Sunny Coast's iconic Solbar for one massive show Saturday January 18.
Vaudeville Smash have built their reputation on their explosive live shows and have garnered a following of diehard fans, both here and overseas.
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