Brisbane's Cedarsmoke keep it real with new single, 'Sadly Ever After'; announce debut album
Brisbane's Cedarsmoke keep it real with new single, 'Sadly Ever After'; announce debut album

Combining their sauntering, red apple charm with a brutal bite of stinging honesty, Brisbane-based alt-rock band Cedarsmoke are up to their old tricks, keeping it real with new single ‘Sadly Ever After’ and are announcing their debut album 'Into The Wild World', coming out on October 22.

‘Sadly Ever After’ blends 50’s Doo Wop sounds with 90s overdriven alternative rock, with frontman Jon Cloumassis’ distinctive Aussie rasp over the layers. Guest vocalist Maddie Keinonen (Dumb Things) adds balance and smooths out the choruses, with the track having an overall slacker fairytale feel.

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Darcy Kate delivers wistful new folk single, 'Songbird'
Darcy Kate delivers wistful new folk single, 'Songbird'

Darcy Kate whisks listeners away to a quaint little book store with the smells of fresh coffee and autumn spices in her new single, ‘Songbird’; a soothing folk story about launching free

‘Songbird’ is the third single from the forthcoming debut album by Darcy Kate. Following on from the success Runaway which received airplay on Double J with Henry Wagons and Sarah Howells as well as KIX FM and across community radio Australia wide.

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Call the doctor, RedHook have scheduled some 'Sentimental Surgery' with fun new emo party anthem
Call the doctor, RedHook have scheduled some 'Sentimental Surgery' with fun new emo party anthem

Sydney’s RedHook have unleashed their new single ‘Sentimental Surgery’ – a loving tribute to the emo sounds that shaped the band’s teen years - produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, Trophy Eyes), and mixed by James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath).

‘Sentimental Surgery’ is a slight flip on the sounds RedHook have forged with the acclaimed EP, ‘Bad Decisions’, with a more-lighthearted touch and pop-flourishes to their alternative rock tones. Vocalist Emmy Mack playfully bounces around the melody, and the drums, though having that full modern heavy rock tone, has a cheeky 80s gated-reverb snare to add some slight, fun cheesy touches.

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Dub Zoo help lead us through 'Strange Times' with new single, with guest vocals from Mitch Davis
Dub Zoo help lead us through 'Strange Times' with new single, with guest vocals from Mitch Davis

The Sunshine Coast’s purveyors of deep dub and groove, Dub Zoo present their latest offering, ‘Strange Times’; an epic cinematic journey through one of the darkest subplots of the human experience.

‘Strange Times’ is the latest offering from a new era of music for Dub Zoo and the third single from their upcoming first studio album. ‘Strange Times’ (re)introduces Lord MD a.k.a Mitch Davis, a talented vocalist and lyricist who makes his return after an extended break from the music industry. MD’s powerful and emotive performance sets the tone from the first bars of the song. Also featured is Dub Zoo’s own Queen Lizzie who delivers a haunting chorus inspired by the poetry of Hafiz, a mystic Sufi poet who lived during the 14th century in Persia (Iran).

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The Letter Elle shows off confidence in sassy new single, 'Don't Have The Time x'
The Letter Elle shows off confidence in sassy new single, 'Don't Have The Time x'

Following on from the catchy single ‘Be Your Lady’, The Letter Elle has now released the smooth, soulful track, ‘Don’t Have The Time x’, boasting plenty of confidence, charm and loads of bounce.

With pristine pop hooks, lo-fi synths and blissful vocal layers, Don't Have The Time x demands to be listened on repeat. Lyrically, The Letter Elle (real name Gabrielle Emery) shares a message of unapologetic confidence.

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PREMIERE - 'It's About Time' for a new single from Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee
PREMIERE - 'It's About Time' for a new single from Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee

Sunshine Coast multi-instrumentalist, Chris Ah Gee is no stranger to the Australian music scene, and now he has brand new material to share, starting with the sleek pop soul track, ‘It’s About Time’.

Slick crooning and Motown-ish progressions, ‘It’s About Time’ kicks in with a playful beat and Ah Gee’s rapping, before shifting it up a gear for super grooves and harmonies, squelchy bass and synths, and jazzy riffs.

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Newcastle's Science Rockets bring epic, heartbreaking prog single in 'Eyes Closed'
Newcastle's Science Rockets bring epic, heartbreaking prog single in 'Eyes Closed'

Newcastle’s Science Rockets have released their latest single, the emotive, ‘Eyes Closed’; a heavily-layered guitar-trip with a heartbreaking narrative.

Formed in 2020, Science Rockets formed from the remnants of The Girl Folder, and a chance meeting of like-minded musicians chatting online, the band bonded over a love of Ride, Secret Machine, Foals and The Cure.

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Hope D teams up with G Flip to deliver a 'Happy Hangover' in latest single, and announce tour dates
Hope D teams up with G Flip to deliver a 'Happy Hangover' in latest single, and announce tour dates

Brisbane’s Hope D has teamed up with close friend G Flip to bring together the intoxicating new track, ‘Happy Hangover’. The single follows on from the success of Hope D’s debut EP, ‘Cash Only’ (which features the singles, ‘Second’ and ‘Addict’).

A catchy, bouncy indie-pop track with an instantly hooky chorus, ‘Happy Hangover’ beams musical sun rays, with softly fuzzied guitars, gated-pop rock drums and wistful, dreamy pre-chorus.

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Curate your Caloundra Music Festival experience today with the new app.
Curate your Caloundra Music Festival experience today with the new app.

The Caloundra Music Festival program has been released with a new line up of artists and schedule allowing you to plan your weekend so you don’t miss a beat.

While some interstate acts have been replaced due to COVID restrictions we have outstanding performers on the bill, including Ball Park Music, Ian Moss, John Butler, San Cisco, Sneaky Sound System, Thelma Plum, The Superjesus, The Whitlams, WAAX and Xavier Rudd.

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Twelve Foot Ninja team up with Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk for batsh*t crazy new music video 'Over and Out'
Twelve Foot Ninja team up with Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk for batsh*t crazy new music video 'Over and Out'

Heavy fusion rockers Twelve Foot Ninja release an extended video for their new single Over and Out with a guest appearance by the enigmatic Tatiana Shmayluk, frontwoman of metal band Jinjer. It’s Twelve Foot Ninja’s third single from their upcoming album VENGEANCE (out 15th October 2021 through Volkanik Music).

In true Twelve Foot Ninja style, the music video is completely batsh*t crazy, hilarious and twisted, reflecting much of the musical content. Full of djent guitars and bass, and Kin’s vocal flexing, complemented by Jinjer’s Tatiana, ‘Over and Out’ is a heavy and haunting blast of prog-alt-rock, building to a chunky crescendo.

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JaZZella funks with our hearts with flirtatious new single, 'You Ma Dude'
JaZZella funks with our hearts with flirtatious new single, 'You Ma Dude'

JaZZella - the Sunshine Coast soul/pop songstress - has knocked it out of the park again with a new single (her second), ‘You Ma Dude’, which has been featured by Caloundra Music Festival, as well as premiering on Double J.

‘You Ma Dude’ is a flirtatious love song that introduces a dynamic and tasteful blend of funk and jazz into the RnB/Pop world. Written by JaZZella and co-produced alongside ARIA winning producer Paulie B at Yama-Nui Recording Studio - the surfy essence of the Sunshine Coast is all over this track.

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Brisbane's new indie-pop wunderkinds, JUNO zing in to your ears with new single, 'Zero'
Brisbane's new indie-pop wunderkinds, JUNO zing in to your ears with new single, 'Zero'

Brisbane’s latest indie-pop wunderkinds, JUNO are putting the bounce into your Thursday with their latest sparkling dance-pop single, ‘Zero’.

Fresh-faced but certainly no strangers to the stage, JUNO is the irresistible musical match-up of Kahlia Ferguson and Sam Woods, who first met as members of indie-rock band Sunflower and decided to meld their complementary talents to create scintillating hook-filled soundscapes in the pop-a-sphere.

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Adelaide's Agapanther encourage you to drop the dead weight in new alt-punk single, 'Pseudo'
Adelaide's Agapanther encourage you to drop the dead weight in new alt-punk single, 'Pseudo'

Adelaide alt-punk rockers Agapanther stick the middle firmly up to anyone ingenuine in new single, ‘Pseudo’; a savage punk anthem dedicated to those sick of being surrounded by fake friends.

Off the back of the latest rousing alt-rock release ‘Last Legs’, AGAPANTHER remain in full gear, delivering unabashed hardcore vigour doused in emotional exuberance for their new track.

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Muules deliver cartoony film clip for latest alt-punk, horn-laden single, ‘Drain’
Muules deliver cartoony film clip for latest alt-punk, horn-laden single, ‘Drain’

Following on the release of their latest single, the alt-punk, horn-laden track ‘Drain’, Muules have delivered their accompanying film clip.

With ‘Drain’s running theme of self-doubt and trying to express your thoughts and feelings in a relationship that has dulled, the music video expresses being physically ‘drained’ by having the band all as silhouettes, and giving an overall cartoon-ish vibe to express the ridiculousness of the situations we find ourselves in.

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Brisbane's Paulina let's her new groove pop single, 'Parasite' creep in to your ears
Brisbane's Paulina let's her new groove pop single, 'Parasite' creep in to your ears

Brisbane’s Paulina follows up on her critically-praised single, ‘Lonely Drives’ with her new cut, ‘Parasite’’ a super slick, morphing groove pop single produced by Toby Hobart

‘Parasite’ suckers you in with sweet vocals of Paulina, soft acoustic guitar, and slight haunting synths, and then flips sideways, transforming in to fat bass-driven groove pop number, with creepy crawly pads sliding in and out to sonically represent the metaphorical, titular bug.

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Wishful Thinking go long with epic new punk single, 'Destiny Pt.1'
Wishful Thinking go long with epic new punk single, 'Destiny Pt.1'

Multi-state punks, Wishful Thinking have done the brave and unexpected by releasing a brand new track, a six minute epic in ‘Destiny Pt. 1’ - a song that came about as a response to the band’s own struggles with anxiety and depression.

Released to coincide with R U OK? Day, ‘Destiny Pt. 1’ whether intentionally or not, borrows heavily from the legendary ‘American Idiot’ album by Green Day, with its form of storytelling, and pop elements blended into punk riffing and anthemic choral sections, interspersed news grabs, and multiple hooks.

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Sunshine Coast's Isabel Wood breezes into new single, 'Allergy Season'
Sunshine Coast's Isabel Wood breezes into new single, 'Allergy Season'

Rising Queensland pop artist Isabel Wood has today released her dazzling new single ‘Allergy Season’ – available now on all streaming platforms. The track was produced by industry leader Konstantin Kersting (Tones & I, Mallrat, Eves Karydas) and arrives in time for the artist’s appearance at Caloundra Music Festival on October 1st .

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