February 28, 2025By yelomag
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
February 21, 2025By yelomag
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
October 6, 2024By yelomag
Main picture via Facebook: Mr Drifter’s open mic night was shut down following noise complaints from neighbours. The Sunshine Coast live music community is standing firm against residents raising concerns about noise, with a “peaceful public protest” planned for Noosa Junction on October 13. The protest follows action taken against two Noosa venues after complaints
September 23, 2024By yelomag
Noosa Junction live music debate reignites as venues pause entertainment Photo: Business owner Antony Crowther has paused live music at his Noosa Junction venue. Supplied. A long-running debate over noise complaints in Noosa Junction has reignited with two venues pausing their live music programs following increased scrutiny from authorities. Restaurants New York Minute and Mr
September 22, 2024By yelomag
Bailey Walker AKA baileydrummer is the Sunshine Coast’s podcast king. He recently wrapped up his fourth season of Ask A Muso, a podcast which tells the stories of musicians globally. In a world where artists are taking their promotion into their own hands to diversify their incomes, Bailey wants to help. If you’ve ever thought
September 4, 2024By yelomag
Listen up goth heads. Fans of Linkin Park, Evanescence, Paramore and Muse will love the debut single from Sunshine Coast nu-metal band VERATIE. “Ashes” unveils an otherworldly beauty from frontwoman Sarah, whose dark and dreamy vocals dissect the fragility of the human experience. With every soul-splitting riff, the track’s resurrection metaphor asks the listener to
August 28, 2024By Penny Brand
Queensland music festivals go hand hand-in-hand with icy-cold bevvies, finger-licking soul foods, open-air spaces, fabulous new friends, and of course, the best live music. Here’s 21 Queensland music festivals we think you need to see: 1. BIGSOUND Music Festival, September 3-5, 2024 Where: Various venues, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Price: Age 25+ $49 (one night) or
August 26, 2024By yelomag
Tasmanian space-rock outfit Golden Sunbird are touring the pineapple state, stopping at Brisbane and the Gold Coast. As part of their mainland tour, they are performing at Greaser, in Fortitude Valley, on August 29, and Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, on September 1. Get ready for interstellar jams, hypnotic guitar solos, whaling theremins, and synth-soaked walls
July 31, 2024By yelomag
You might not have heard from him in a while but Rick Price is showing no signs of slowing down. And with almost a million monthly Spotify listeners it seems Rick’s audience isn’t going anywhere either. The Aussie singer/songwriter has just released his 12th studio album and has a national tour, which includes a pit
June 4, 2024By Penny Brand
Most musicians are drawn to the allure of the stage. They dream of bathing in the spotlight, their fans fawning for just a glimmer of their attention. Jay Bishoff prefers to sit with them on the grass. Pictured with friend and event supporter Anita Sweeney, Jay is the founder of Peregian Originals. A much-loved and
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