In the world of modern music AYLA is a refreshing force. At once humble and unassuming, yet as an artist she is daringly bold. Her brand of decadent pop, effortlessly combines otherworldly vocals with sharp-pop blows and multi- faceted production, all the while never underplaying deep lyrical sentiments. New single, ‘Go Slow’ is out NOW.
Read MoreFollowing up from her recent single "Lurking", Sunshine Coast's Dorah Jacson (a.k.a Kayla Smart) is set to show off her talented songwriting skills again with the release of "Lie Awake". Kayla explains that the song "is about an experience I had meeting someone, and both of us instantly feeling as if we’d known each other forever. I didn’t have much time with this person, and it was a while ago now, so for me the song has a nostalgic, fleeting feeling to it. The whole experience was pretty surreal, like an old-school romantic film. It’s an extra special one because I usually find it hard to write nice songs – I often write when I am hurt or angry as a way of dealing with the pain. This song is for the lovers".
Read MoreEstablishing herself in the Australian folk festival scene, Sunshine Coast songstress, Innessa, has found her niche infusing alternative folk with Eastern-European influences.
Publishing her first poem in her native Russia at 12 years old, Innessa's whimsical way with words has more recently earned her a finalist spot in the 2017 Queensland Music Awards, seen her release three studio albums, and perform at some of Australia's biggest folk festivals including Woodford.
Read More‘Find A Way’ is the new single by Irish-born, Sunshine Coaster Joe Man Murphy.
The song is the tale of adaptation and evolution. Change is not a foreign beast to Joe who has only been on the Sunshine Coast for two years after living in Adelaide and growing up in Europe.
The idea for ‘Find A Way’ has become so relevant in today’s world as we all try to navigate through these very difficult times.
Read MoreFollowing up on the release of the new single, ‘We Could Do Better’, Sunshine Coast alt-rock/prog trio Muules have joined forces with the Sugarcane Skateboards team to bring together a sweaty mess of messed-up landings and epic manoeuvres in a three minute film clip.
Read MoreSoulful, engaging and enigmatic are words used to describe Sunshine Coast artist Toby Robinson aka TOBiAS. Two decades performing on the international stage has cemented his reputation as one of Australia's leading indie/ folk pop artists, playing alongside Missy Higgins, Jen Cloher, Archie Roach, Fanny Lumsden and Neko Case. Often described as "Beck meets Paul Kelly meets War On Drugs" - TOBiAS's music brings the room to life with his craftsmanship, songwriting ability and live performances. In 2020, TOBiAS returns with "Only Want To Be Serene", a deep reflection on his life journey to date which has just premiered over at Rhythms.
Read MoreEmulating warmth and soul, Brisbane based singer-songwriter, The Letter Elle makes a bold return with a self-produced track, 'Sunrise', premiered via triple j's Roots 'n All.
Showcasing her skill for production, Elle Emery has created a new track ladened with smooth electric guitar riffs, crisp percussion elements, and raspy R&B and Jazz tinged vocals. 'Sunrise' is a retrospective and picturesque song inspired by living in the moment and finding solace. “Sunrise is, at first glance, a love song about enjoying just being in the moment and not putting pressure on what it ‘should be’ or where the future is going,” explains Elle.
Read More‘Road to Exmouth’ is the debut single for ‘Organic Blues & Roots’ artist ‘MUFASSA SOLO’. Described as having a calm and infectious nature, MUFASSA gets his inspiration from artists like Archie Roach & Paul Kelly, some of Australia’s greatest story tellers through music.
Read MorePunk-ass garage rock duo, Haters have killed their iso boredom by bringing out a new track, ‘Haters’.
Whether it’s a sly jibe at non-believers, or they’ve bravely named a song after themselves, we’re not entirely sure, but it’s a love song - well, kinda.
Read MoreIt’s a damn strange world we’ve found ourselves living in, and while the live music has been put on hold, bands are still finding a way to keep the music flowing. Sunshine Coast alt-rock/prog trio, Muules have joined the cause, dug deep and released one of their rockiest tracks in ‘We Could Do Better’.
One of their oldest songs (written back in 2017), the lyrics are somewhat prophetic in bringing to light how the majority of us are feeling while in lockdown/isolation, particularly with the opening lines, ‘Four walls closing in, tightness grips across your chest, irrational feelings, can’t quite put my finger on, not quite doom, but something’s impending’.
Read MoreLittle confession to make… we dropped the ball with this one. We knew Jesswah had a new track, but was waiting for the official release, then, we got caught up with everything that’s happening, that we missed it.
But, that aside, Jesswah has brought some epic funk and glitch with the new track, ‘Azure Ray’, with big beats, layers of synths, and featuring silky smooth guitar lines from Mr Brodie Graham.
Read MoreSunshine Coast Metal/Hardcore outfit, OceanShores have ramped ups your Friday with a brand new track, ‘Severed’.
As you’d expect with this style, the drums are slamming hard, the guitars and bass are full, and the vocals guttural. There’s a nice surprise with a melodic bridge 2/3’s of the way through the track, before the build up back into a throat-tearing, chugged-out chunky breakdown.
Read More18-year-old Sunshine Coast new music sensation Mayah has had a busy 12 months, finishing grade 12 in high school and recording and releasing her successful official debut single, ‘Endless Mistakes’ which was produced by Peter Koppes from renowned Australian band ‘The Church’, and recorded at Sleepwalk Studio.
Read MoreIn the rich tradition of a sound, influenced by Halsey, 6lack, Jamie xx and Lana Del Ray, Ella and Christian again join creative forces. 'About You' is the latest musical fusion delivering inspired performances from Ella and Christian.
'About You' was a co-write between the two on the Sunshine Coast it’s the latest in a series of collaborations that’s previously included the releases 'Aeroplane Mode' and 'Waterside'. 'About You' sonically explores hip hop rhythm's, elastic beats and grooves all darkly sensual, atmospheric and hypnotic.
Quizmical, known for being the bassist/producer in Sunny Coast funk/hip-hop outfit, In2nation, has done a sneaky at brought out a solo single, ‘Tough Times’ - being about our current state of disorder in a time of uncertainty for all.
Quiz has a positive message mixed within the truth and despair, though.
Read MoreIf there’s ever an album to have a self-iso party with, it’s Butterfinger’s new one, ‘Bad News’ - loaded with one-liners, pisstakes, and big fat grooves, stick this in your placelist, crank it loud, and stuff the neighbours, they can like it too.
Australia’s favourite musical misfits and legends of noughties Aussie hip-hop, Butterfingers are back with their outrageous and fittingly titled new album Bad News, out today, April 8. Confident and with more rapturous energy and piercing lyrical wit than ever before, the band’s first album in 14 years is bold and adventurous, while still retaining that classic, clever, inimitable Butterfingers sound. To celebrate the album’s release today, they have very kindly delivered another gold nugget of true blue entertainment in the form of a video for their new single – the album title track - Bad News, directed, filmed and edited entirely by lead singer and songwriter, Evil Eddie.
Read MoreDubarray have returned with another high vibing groove based funk/soul track which combines the atmospheric ethereal synths and vocals which Dubarray are well known for with a powerful rolling groove based undertow.
'Feels like Heaven' brings elements and influences like 'Massive Attack', 'Faithless' and other 90s inspired bands into a unique modern Dubarray flavour.
Read More2020 Queensland Music Award winners for Best Country Oh Harlow follow up their Top 3 Music Network Country Hot 50 smash Give It A Miss, with ‘Don't Open That Door’, the second single to be lifted from their self titled debut ep.
‘Don't Open That Door’ is about someone who is hella flakey and feels they can enter and exit your life whenever they please without consideration of your feelings. It's a strong statement of don't mess around here, “until you're sure Don't Open Up That Door”.
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