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Hello Sunshine Festival turns up the heat and announces stacked line-up for Melbourne and Gold Coast - featuring the return of Stone Temple Pilots

Hello Sunshine Festival turns up the heat and announces stacked line-up for Melbourne and Gold Coast - featuring the return of Stone Temple Pilots

Say hello to 2025 and get set to soak up some summer vibes; Melbourne’s biggest family-friendly music and food event Hello Sunshine will return next March for an unforgettable celebration of music, tasty treats and endless entertainment. An all-ages event that caters to diehard music fans, parents, kids, foodies and everyone in between, Hello Sunshine’s 2025 edition features a bumper lineup for the ages, including performances from Stone Temple Pilots, Smash Mouth, Wolfmother, Kasey Chambers, Rogue Traders, Drapht, an extra special Bluey live show and meet & greet, Lenny Pearce and Whistle & Trick.

Touring, NationalRhys Fox3 September 2024hello sunshine festival, stone temple pilots, wolfmother, melbourne, gold coast

Brisbane's Germinator take you on a fuzz-loaded psychedelic journey on debut self-titled album

Brisbane's Germinator take you on a fuzz-loaded psychedelic journey on debut self-titled album

Brisbane’s emerging fuzzlords, Germinator have released their debut self-titled album - a collection of 10 songs drenched in fuzz, and one that vividly captures the band’s sonic essence in this moment.

LocalRhys Fox2 September 2024germinator, fuzz rock, psychedelic rock, brisbane

Brisbane's Planisphere up the intensity on the epic synth-tinged heavy alt single, 'Blackout'

Brisbane's Planisphere up the intensity on the epic synth-tinged heavy alt single, 'Blackout'

Brisbane’s Planisphere are back with a heavy synth-toned heavy alt track in ‘Blackout’. The new single breaks new ground thematically and sonically for Planisphere, and is the first taste of the band’s ‘Liminal Pt II’ EP.

LocalRhys Fox26 August 2024planisphere, heavy alt, brisbane

Naarm/Melbourne indie trio Left At The Avenue unleash broody new single, 'Wailing'

Naarm/Melbourne indie trio Left At The Avenue unleash broody new single, 'Wailing'

Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-rock outfit, Left At The Avenue let go bottled-up frustration on the gritty new single, ‘Wailing’, which is out now. Recorded at JMC Recording Studios, the track features an intense, raw blend of indie rock with grungy undertones, expertly mixed by Dan Molad, and mastered by Joe Carra.

NationalRhys Fox15 August 2024left at the avenue, indie rock, melbourne

Sophian shine on passionate indie rock single, 'Wait For You'

Sophian shine on passionate indie rock single, 'Wait For You'

Boorloo/Perth-based indie-rocker, Sophian share their third single for 2024 in the expansive new track, ‘Wait For You’, which is out now.

NationalRhys Fox14 August 2024sophian, indie rock, perth

AYLA unveils eclectic, beautifully multi-faceted debut album, 'DOPAMINE'

AYLA unveils eclectic, beautifully multi-faceted debut album, 'DOPAMINE'

Always a sparkling gem on the Australian music scene, the multi-faceted Sunshine Coast pop sensation, AYLA has unveiled her long-awaited debut album, ‘DOPAMINE’.

LocalRhys Fox12 August 2024ayla, sunshine coast, synth pop, alt pop

Melbourne's Bel Kil drops playful, introspective new alt-pop single, 'Kinda Funny'

Melbourne's Bel Kil drops playful, introspective new alt-pop single, 'Kinda Funny'

Melbourne-based producer/singer/songwriter, Bel Kil delivers a playful yet introspective indie/alt-pop single in ‘Kinda Funny’, which emerged from the mixed reactions to Bel’s decision to chase her creative dreams.

NationalRhys Fox8 August 2024bel kil, alt pop, melbourne

Newcastle's Grub return with emotionally-charged explosive alt rock single, 'Mights & Maybes'

Newcastle's Grub return with emotionally-charged explosive alt rock single, 'Mights & Maybes'

Newcastle’s Grub return with another blast of emo-charged alt rock with the explosive new single, ‘Mights & Maybes’, which is out now.

NationalRhys Fox6 August 2024grub, alt rock, newcastle

Be drawn in by PAXY's latest massive, haunting single, 'Magnetic Field'

Be drawn in by PAXY's latest massive, haunting single, 'Magnetic Field'

Naarm/Melbourne’s singer/songwriter, PAXY returns with her second single in ‘Magnetic Field’.

The moniker of Bridget Leila, PAXY brings tense and brewing indie-pop in this new track, which also hints at her blues/soul and rock influences, accentuated by introspective lyricism and an inimitable timbre.

NationalRhys Fox2 August 2024paxy, alt pop, indie, soul, blues, melbourne

Melbourne's All Regards share heartfelt emo/alt-punk new single 'Let Me Down (Gently)'

Melbourne's All Regards share heartfelt emo/alt-punk new single 'Let Me Down (Gently)'

Melbourne’s All Regards have their toes deeply dipped in the realms of emo, pop-punk and alt rock on their heartfelt new single, ‘Let Me Down (Gently)’, which is out now.

NationalRhys Fox30 July 2024all regards, pop punk, emo, melbourne

It's a 'RudeBoy Takeover' from The Sunny Coast Rude Boys and Asher Chapman collab

It's a 'RudeBoy Takeover' from The Sunny Coast Rude Boys and Asher Chapman collab

Sunshine Coast ska kings, The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are back, line-up and musical repertoire expanded with another thumping festival banger in ‘RudeBoy Takeover’ which is out now.

LocalRhys Fox26 July 2024the sunny coast rude boys, ska, dub, sunshine coast

Acclaimed new wave/post-punks Radio Free Alice drop new single, 'Johnny', announce EP and National Tour

Acclaimed new wave/post-punks Radio Free Alice drop new single, 'Johnny', announce EP and National Tour

Naarm/Melbourne’s new wave/post-punk outfit, Radio Free Alice, fresh from a 24-date tour of the UK and Europe, have dropped their latest single in ‘Johnny’, which also leads into the reveal of their second EP, ‘Polyester’ which is due out on August 21.

NationalRhys Fox25 July 2024radio free alice, post punk, new wave, melbourne

BIGSOUND 2024 Full Conference and Showcase Schedule Released (WITH 50+ NEW SPEAKERS ADDED TO THE BILL)

BIGSOUND 2024 Full Conference and Showcase Schedule Released (WITH 50+ NEW SPEAKERS ADDED TO THE BILL)

Every September, Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley precinct is overrun with energetic music performances and informative industry panels, all in the name of BIGSOUND. Today, the southern hemisphere’s largest music industry event unveils its abundant conference and festival schedules, set to take place from 3 to 6 September.

NationalRhys Fox24 July 2024bigsound, brisbane, music conference

Hotter Than Hell Festival returns to turn up the heat this October and November

Hotter Than Hell Festival returns to turn up the heat this October and November

Grab a pair of Vans and your best mates, and get set for some classic summer festival vibes like the good old days; this October and November, the hottest ticket in town will be Hotter Than Hell, with the Aussie festival celebrating all things rock returning later this year for a monster 2024 edition with one stage, no clashes and affordable prices with tickets from $85.

TouringRhys Fox22 July 2024hotter than hell, music festival, regurgitator, jebediah

Brisbane/Meanjin's Mid Drift give taste of debut EP with latest mesmerising single, 'Play Pretend'

Brisbane/Meanjin's Mid Drift give taste of debut EP with latest mesmerising single, 'Play Pretend'

Bursting with sun-soaked melodies and wavy guitar licks, Brisbane/Meanjin’s indie-rock sweethearts Mid Drift return with their newest single ‘Play Pretend’ - a taste of their debut EP to come later in the year.

LocalRhys Fox18 July 2024mid drift, indie rock, brisbane

Sunshine Coast's Happy Valley unleash on anthemic, emotional new single, 'Tell Me When to Break'

Sunshine Coast's Happy Valley unleash on anthemic, emotional new single, 'Tell Me When to Break'

Sunshine Coast-based indie rock outfit, Happy Valley crank the intensity and energy on their latest single, ‘Tell Me When to Break’, which is out today.

LocalRhys Fox17 July 2024happy valley, indie rock, sunshine coast

Meanjin/Brisbane's Serendipiti goes the 'Distance' with new folk-pop single

Meanjin/Brisbane's Serendipiti goes the 'Distance' with new folk-pop single

Meanjin/Brisbane folk-pop faery, Serendipiti releases her debut single, ‘Distance’, the first chapter leading up to her EP, ‘Idealist’ - a diary-like body of work that steps through each stage of long-distance love and loss.

LocalRhys Fox15 July 2024serendipiti, folk pop, brisbane

PREMIERE - The Justus Trio take off with authentic rock n roll self-titled EP

PREMIERE - The Justus Trio take off with authentic rock n roll self-titled EP

Sunshine Coast’s The Justus Trio take flight on their latest self-titled EP, which takes off today.

The Tasmanian-born (and US raised) John Justus explores heartbreak, self-doubt, existentialism and grit on this collection of tracks, with the new band, consisting of Bailey Walker on drums, and Caleb Reno on bass, delivering a solid foundation.

LocalRhys Fox12 July 2024the justus trio, self titled ep, sunshine coast