Archive for February, 2025
Sunshine Coast all-female indie-punk band Love Thrills have a new song, and it’s a “bloody good” one. “Magic” is an ambitious and mature addition to the repertoire of the dynamic queer group, best known for their emotive and powerful soundscapes. Early reviews have praised it as simply: “a bloody good song”. The song starts with an ethereal keytar
Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Shanleigh Rose has released a new song about heartache. “We’re Not Friends” will resonate with anyone who has experienced the fallout of a tumultuous relationship. The song explores the emotional landscape of post-breakup hostility, blending elements of country and pop with a raw and intense edge. This powerful anthem reminds us that
It was a punk-rock double-header for the ages when Pennywise (USA) and Millencolin (Sweden) took over The Station on Tuesday night. They were supported by Sunshine Coast rockstars Fake News, who will join them for the rest of their Australian tour. Well done lads! This photo gallery is by Yelo photographer Matt Warren. Photo: Check
Nominations are now open for musicians, venues, producers, and creative artists for the first-ever Sunshine Coast Music Awards. The awards will be held on Sunday, June 1, at Your Mates Brewing, in Warana. Driving the awards is the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC). They are an independent, not-for-profit music body established in 2022, and are committed
The Sunshine Coast’s famous entertainment strip at Ocean Street, Maroochydore, is now shining brighter than ever. Home of live music institution Solbar, Maroochydore’s Ocean Street will receive a streetscape “refresh” by Sunshine Coast Council. Council has kicked off the improvements with a dazzling new display of decorative lights. Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag is thrilled
We chatted to Ryan Savitski from US hardcore band One Step Closer ahead of their show with Drain at Kings Beach Tavern on March 6. The bands are here for New Bloom Fest in Brisbane on March 8. The Sunshine Coast continues to kick goals in the heavy music scene with another massive international band
Brother Hollow may not be brothers by blood but they are united by their passion for lyrics and music. The boys from Tamworth capture the essence of a hardworking life on the well-worn road of music. And now they are making waves across Australia and New Zealand with their first Australasian radio single and digital track. Representing
Out 2 Lunch Festival (with DJ Fisher) tickets: Sign up for pre-sale here: https://arep.co. After a hugely successful first edition Out 2 Lunch Festival is heading back to the Gold Coast on May 3-4. Curated by Australian EDM artist DJ Fisher, the festival brought 35,000 to Coolangatta last year. It also reportedly injected $50 million
The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is calling on local leaders to help judge the Sunshine Coast Music Awards. The inaugural awards will be on June 1 at Your Mates Brewing in Warana, supported by Sunshine Coast Council. Community representatives are asked to nominate themselves or others via social media or the SCMIC website.
Gympie global superstars The Amity Affliction have announced a beloved member will no longer be a part of their group. The announcement to fans on social media confirmed Ahren Stringer (main picture) will be leaving. “The band have had to cancel tours and pass on many opportunities in hopes of supporting Ahren,” the statement reads.
