The Sunshine Coast Music Awards returns in 2026 with nominations officially open today, Monday, February 9. Following the success of the inaugural awards last year, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is excited to announce the return of the region’s night-of-nights for live music, celebrating outstanding artists and music industry excellence.
Read MoreTwo of the most accomplished and ferocious voices in Australian music, Dallas Frasca and Sarah McLeod join forces for the stomping new single, ’Til It’s Gone’ (out now via Spank Betty Records & Community Records), ahead of their massive Green Electric Tour, which kicks off in mid-February.
Read MoreSunshine Coast-based Prog-Dub pioneers DUB ZOO return with another hypnotic, genre-twisting take on their soulful new single, ‘Pocketful’ which features guest vocals from Arrested Development’s 1Love.
Read MoreNEAV follows up on previous powerful (and hooky) single, ‘Full of Yourself’ with the empowering new track, ‘Me’ - bursting with vibrance, and catchy melodies, while loaded with sharp production and an uplifting sense of self-determination.
Read MoreAnother year passes, and another 50 favourite songs counted down in The Pointies Top 50, with the 2025 #1’s announced as Sydney/Eora’s punks, FANGZ and their single, ‘Anne Marie’.
Read MoreBrisbane’s Quarter Short, following on from her first single, ‘It Keeps’, and sophomore release, ‘Dreams Have Meaning’, goes all in on the release of her debut EP, ‘No Sense’, focusing on the third single ‘Feel The Answer’, which explores tense and quiet moments of a deteriorating relationship. ‘No Sense’ drops on Friday, December 12, but you can hear it first, premiering on The Point.
Read MoreBrisbane’s rising force in alt rock, CINTRA have pulled together 5 meaty chunks of punky, alternative rock into their newest EP, ‘Steady Habit’, which is out now.
Read MoreMelbourne’s Annabelle Grace returns with her third single, ‘Fingers Crossed’ which sees the singer/songwriter shift from the melancholic throws of her previous releases, into an upbeat, guitar-driven indie-pop anthem that captures the sting of broken promises ,wrapped in a shimmering summer sound.
Read MoreReturning from a brief hiatus earlier in 2025, Melbourne’s alt-pop and quirky soundscape artist Sydney Miller re-enters the music scene in full swing with brand new single, ‘I (Don’t) Wanna Know’. The new track leads into the release of Sydney’s EP, ‘The Storm’, which will release in early 2026.
Read MoreIt’s been a fast, wild few months for Maple’s Pet Dinosaur - only 14 weeks ago she was a 14 year-old singer from Newcastle with one simple goal: to release her debut single, ‘lego’ independently and convince local promoters to give her band a shot at playing live.
Read MoreAdelaide’s My Chérie breaks boundaries with her beautifully left of centre alt-pop stylings, unveiled in her most vulnerable and sonically immersive work yet in her new EP, ‘Life is Short & Life is Long’.
Read MoreMeanjin/Brisbane duo, STAHR push a hypnotic kind of ache that pulses through their latest single, ‘Loving Friend’, which is out now. The new track fuses grit with confident swagger, with the dream pop and desert rock duo walking a line between tenderness and defiance.
Read MoreSunshine Coast-based songwriter and producer, Christian Patey finishes off 2025 with the release of ‘Fluorescent’ - an album that pulls together eight tracks that shift away from the past decade’s electronic alt/pop sounds, showcasing a more organic, stripped back feel and meaning.
Read MoreNaarm/Melbourne post-punks, Great Australian Bank return with their new single (and music video), ‘Leaving’ - an upbeat energetic and optimistic track, hearkening to the past while feeling fresh.
Read MoreBrisbane’s Quarter Short quickly follows up her debut ‘It Keeps’ with her sophomore single, ‘Dreams Have Meaning’, which The Point is premiering ahead of its November 7th release.
Read MoreHeavy alt/emo rock queens, The Beautiful Monument make a strong return with a searing and deeply personal new single, ‘Dancing with the Buried’, which is out now via Greyscale Records.
Read MoreOne of Australia’s best alt rock/emo heavyweights, Perth’s beloved Sly Withers have returned with a powerful new single in ‘Make My Mind Up’ - a stirring reflection on indecision, growth, and the push to keep moving forward when life feels stuck.
Read MoreFace To Face Touring and Live Nation are excited to announce that SummerSalt presents a new series of events with Ocean Alley on their new AUS Coastal 2026 tour. The five-date run will take place in March at spectacular locations around the country, with a huge line-up of special guests.
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